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HAPPY SENIOR DAY

Girls Varsity Soccer Team celebrated Senior Day as well as a win against Calhoun High school on October 9th. See pages 60-61.

Arrest made in overdose death of teen

A West Babylon man has been indicted on charges of criminal possession and sale of a controlled substance in connection with the fatal overdose of a 17-year-old Garden City High School student in July 2023. The Nassau County District Attorney’s office announced that Daquan Booker, 34, allegedly sold oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl to the teenager, resulting in her death.

According to District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, the victim was approached by Booker while walking home from school. Booker allegedly sold her pills that appeared to be oxycodone on at least two occasions, the DA said. Four days after their last encounter on June 30, 2023, the victim died of an apparent overdose.

The District Attorney said

that Garden City Police responded to a 911 call but found the victim unresponsive in her bedroom. Two blue pills, marked MH 30, were recovered from her purse. Subsequent testing revealed the pills contained fentanyl. The Nassau County Medical Examiner confirmed that the cause of death was acute fentanyl intoxication.

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GC Recreation Supt. resigns after long tenure

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Garden City Board of Commissioners of Recreation and Cultural Affairs held its monthly meeting on October 10th, at St. Paul’s cottages, without Superintendent Paul Blake, who is highly regarded for his decades of service. Blake, who had served as superintendent since before 2004 and again from 2019, officially resigned, with his last day on Friday, October 11th.

Blake submitted his resignation to the Board of Trustees and village HR on September 27th, shortly after a special session that reviewed survey results and the Recreation Department’s Master Plan.

Assistant Superintendent Andy Hill led the meeting in Blake’s absence, assuring the Recreation Commission that

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Arborist, RecComm discuss tree canopy

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the October 10th meeting of the Garden City Board of Commissioners of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Trustee Vinny Muldoon addressed residents’ questions about expanding the village’s tree canopy. Village Arborist Joe Umana provided updates on his efforts to improve the village’s trees, focusing on concerns along Stewart Avenue, known as “Stewart Mall.”

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Photo by Ed Rotondo

Now that fall is finally in the air, we are working on our annual Guide to Garden City, which will be published on November 15th. For that issue, we mail copies to every home in the zip code, so it’s a great opportunity for community groups to get the word out about their activities

If you are new to Garden City, our Guide to Garden City is a directory of public officials, municipal services, community groups and information about the community. It is published in a handy booklet size and printed on durable paper so that it will last all year. For those groups who have been included in the booklet in the recent past, we will contact you for updates to your listing.

If you represent a group that is new or hasn’t been included in the past, please email editor@gcnews.com and we will be happy to get your information to include you too. There is no charge for listings because we have a wonderful group of advertisers who underwrite the whole project. (Interested in advertising? We can put you in touch with our sales representatives if you email the above address.)

We are also putting out the call for other material to be used such as photos of the community, articles with general community interest such as historical features.

We welcome all submissions!

Thanksgiving volunteers needed To the Editor:

As we shared last year, our family moved to St. James but we are continuing our Thanksgiving project of delivering fully prepared hot dinners to homebound seniors in Nassau County, as well as Suffolk County.

We need contributions of individual drinks, desserts, homemade breads, and cash as well as drivers who are available on Thanksgiving Day to help us deliver the meals.

Meals will be picked up from the parking lot of St. Joseph Church, Garden City at 12:30pm on Thanksgiving Day. If you are interested in contributing or helping us deliver, please reach out to us! Please let us know if you need us to pick up your contribution.

This is the 29th year we have coordinated this project. We are very proud that almost 7,500 meals have been provided since we started this project... each accompanied by a visit when welcomed by the recipient! It is a very special part of our family tradition, and we invite you to make it part of yours, as well.

Your generous donations of food, money, and time have made the deliveries a tremendous success each year. With your help, we can continue to bring a meal and a smile to those who are alone on the holiday. Feel free to reach out to us regarding any part of this program.

We thank you for your continued support each year!

Please contact us at: Melinda and John Alford, 5 David Lane, St. James, NY 11780; Phone 516-238-4284; email 7alfords@optonline.net

Melinda and John Alford

Why I am voting for Laura Gillen

To the Editor: Your Health

Republican Congressman Anthony D’Esposito co-sponsored and voted in favor of the Freedom for Health Care Workers Act. He said, “This bill would

prevent the burdensome COVID-19 vaccine mandates from being placed on healthcare industry workers”. Under this bill, hospitals and nursing homes could not mandate COVID-19 vaccines for doctors, nurses, LPNs aides or any healthcare employee who cares for patients or residents. This bill would have endangered our lives and the lives of our loved ones. 4,391 Nassau County residents died from Covid-19. Thousands of others were hospitalized. D’Esposito’s bill was a reckless disregard for the health of our residents. The bill passed the Republican House but died in the Democratic Senate. Don’t give Republican Congressman Anthony D’Esposito a second chance to endanger your lives and the lives of your love ones.

Your Pocket Book

The Trump Tax Cut and Jobs Act (2017) capped your deductions for real estate taxes, New York State income and sales taxes at $10,000. (Called SALT). For example, if your real estate taxes are $20,000, you can deduct $10,000, the remaining $10,000 is income on which you pay taxes. If you are in the 22% Fed Tax Bracket ($94,300 to $201,050), multiply $10,000 by 22% = $2,200, that’s the amount of taxes you will pay this year. Over the last eight years that amount equaled $17, 600. My example does not include your deduction for New York State income and sales taxes which you cannot take because of the $10,000 cap. This Act will expire on December 31, 2025. On January 1, 2026, you will be able to take the full deductions for your real estate taxes, New York State income and sales taxes. Your tax savings will substantially increase your income.

Trump and the Republican Party want to extend this Act and keep these deductions capped at $10,000. No matter what Congressman Anthony D’Esposito says, he will do what his party tells him to do. Laura Gillen, as your Congresswomen, will restore See page 45

Environmental Advisory Board discusses aircraft noise issues

BY RIKKI MASSAND

If you’ve ever wondered whether the loud noise from planes overhead affects your hearing, there is research and data to support these concerns. Local volunteers are closely monitoring and sharing this data with aviation authorities, municipal governments, and Town of Hempstead officials.

Dr. Laurence “Larry” Quinn, a longtime resident of western Garden City and a member of the village’s Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) and former village trustee, recently presented findings on aircraft noise and its impact on quality of life. His analysis focused on noise from planes approaching JFK International Airport, particularly those using one specific runway. His presentation offers insights that could lead to advocacy for reforms from the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Quinn’s first slides at the EAB meeting explained the technical definitions of aircraft noise, both from planes and helicopters, and the problems caused by excessive noise.

“Noise is just unwanted sound and what I call FAA noise for Garden City is recorded as noise over 55 decibels. It is either emitted over the main line of the LIRR (between the New Hyde

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Park and Mineola stations) and that covers helicopter traffic, or noise over 55 decibels this is for planes en route to JFK airport – specifically destined to land on runway 22L. Several runways are used in the same direction but that is the only one impacting with noise overhead. Flights landing at LaGuardia do not go over our area,” he explained.

In suburban settings, background noise typically ranges from 45 to 50 decibels. Quinn explained that anything above 55 decibels can be harmful to hearing.

Mapping Flight Patterns and Noise

Quinn highlighted data showing that residents in western Garden City are more likely to report excessive plane noise than those in the eastern part. He explained that planes flying at 3,000 feet or higher do not produce significant noise for those on the ground, but when planes descend below 3,000 feet, the noise becomes much more noticeable.

“Initially you pay attention to the noise levels over 55 decibels. The planes’ pattern of flight overhead in the village takes about 45 seconds. When we have planes arriving every 90 seconds half the time you are hearing the noise,” Quinn added. “I have lived with this plane noise my entire life as I grew up in New Hyde Park, then I taught science at Sewanhaka High School and Elmont

High School – the planes have ALWAYS gone over my head,” he said.

Quinn often hears similar concerns at monthly Town of Hempstead TVASNAC (Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee) meetings. One of the graphics he shared showed flight paths leading to Belmont Park and the impact of planes using several routes over Garden City, mostly following the Long Island Expressway before switching to final approaches to JFK.

“When this approach is used it will have quite the effect on Garden City, but the angle differs – when planes come into town (overhead) they are using several routes and they mostly follow the Long Island Expressway. They then switch to other visuals to go to JFK,”

What Impacts Garden City most?

Quinn explained the “step pattern” and “glide path” that JFK-bound planes follow. Planes should be flying 2,400 feet over Nassau Haven Park but often fly lower, creating more noise. Planes using a step pattern increase engine power as they descend, contributing to the problem.

“They are instead doing the step pattern and going down and across, to hit the glide path. From one area to the next you can go all the way down to the lowest glide point for the intercept line. In the area over Roslyn, if an airplane

bound for JFK takes the ‘simple glide path’ and should be 3,000 feet above.

“A 3-degree glide slope gives you a 300-foot drop per nautical mile, so the minimum safe altitude the plane can glide over Nassau Haven Park is 1,400 to 1,500 feet. If they go below that over Nassau Haven, they would not be in position for landing at JFK. They are close to that lower altitude on so many occasions,” he explained.

If the stepped approach is used then the plane’s engine power is used, and the 1,500 foot becomes the “acquisition point” which is when the plane hits the glide slope.

The planes, once at the 3,000 feet altitude, are allowed to drop down (vertically) to 1,800 feet or lower for the acquisition point, and that creates more sound for the community.

“It’s not the plane’s altitude over Roslyn that we need to worry about but the 1,800 feet level, as for using a stepped approach into JFK they can be flat at the lower level on their way in. That 3,000 feet altitude is an important number because at that level and higher, air pollutants disseminate over a large area and it doesn’t affect people. And for altitude, 3,000 is also the limit of a commercial plane being audible to those on the ground in this area.

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Home Happens Here

Experience unparalleled elegance in this Central Section Colonial with 7 bedrooms and 5.5 baths on a meticulously manicured three-quarter-acre lot. A two-story foyer with a curved staircase welcomes you into a sunlit living room with an elegant fireplace. The new gourmet kitchen boasts high-end appliances, an oversized island, a casual dining area and an adjoining family room with gas fireplace. Outdoor amenities feature a large patio, built-in pool, spa, and a pool house with a living room, kitchen, full bath, gym, laundry, and heated threecar garage. Located in historic Central Section of Garden City, close to shopping, restaurants, and LIRR. $4,299,000

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Il Gufo continues legacy at 7th Street location

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOHN ELLIS KORDES

The recent opening of “Il Gufo” at 176 Seventh Street is the latest in a long line of restaurants at that location. Well over half a century ago, “Hamburger Express” was located there. In 1977, it was bought by brothers Jim and Phillip Falk who made it the “Hunt Room” (a name from the recently demolished Garden City Hotel). In the 1980s, it was sold and became the “The Newport Grill” and in the late 1990s it became “Walk Street”, which closed a few years ago.

The Falks have a long history with bars and restaurants. In the 1960s, they both worked at the “Chop House” on Nassau Boulevard by the Garden City border. In 1972, Phillip Falk bought “Leo’s” on Seventh Street and soon

Jim was a partner there. In the early 1980s, they expanded “Leo’s” to the corner which used to be the “Garden City Music Center” and later “Hazel Smyth’s Travel Agency and Realty”. “Leo’s” by the way, was founded in 1942 by GreekAmerican Leo Landis.

In 2019, after an extensive renovation, “Leo’s” reopened as “Leo’s Tavern.” The new owner is Tommy Ryan (with partners) who is Jim Falk’s son-in-law. Tommy is also the owner of “Il Gufo” with partner Rich Volpe. It’s taken several years to completely reconstruct the location. Jeremy Cotty of Home Craft Construction and Red Wagon Design together transformed it into one of the most unique spaces in the village. This

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An evening photo captures “Il Gufo” on a crowded Friday night. The entire front is on a hydrolic lift and can be opened in nice weather and is one of the most unique features of this new restaurant.

From left to right: Tommy Ryan, Kathryn (Falk) Ryan, Jim Falk, Richard Volpe, Sr., Ali Volpe and Rich Volpe. All are Garden City residents.

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Adelphi University and has earned numer ous certifications, including New York State Permanent School District Administrator Certification. Nelson’s distinguished career includes serving as director of pupil ser vices for the Islip Public School District and director of special education in the Levittown Public Schools. Her responsibilities have spanned special education coordination, staff development, budget oversight, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Barbara A. Nelson

“We are thrilled to welcome Barbara Nelson to our leadership team,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “Her vast experience, deep understanding of special education, and commitment to students make her the ideal fit for this role. We look forward to her leadership and support in advancing the district’s mission to provide inclusive and exceptional educational opportunities for all students.”

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Old Fashioned Fun at the Fall Festival

Over five hundred residents stopped by for some family fun and games at the Second Annual POA Family Fall Festival, held last week at the GC Bird Sanctuary. It was a beautiful fall day, allowing residents and friends to gather and have some old-fashioned fun.

There was something for everyone to do. Children enjoyed Halloween arts and crafts, making their own masks and other Halloween decorations. Pumpkin painting was a big hit, providing everyone the chance to showcase their artistic talents and bring home a beautiful pumpkin. A “pumpkin on a spoon” race provided great competition, while the potato sack race led to some intense competition. Everyone was invited on a tour of the beautiful Bird Sanctuary, enjoying their trails and learning more about this hidden Garden City

treasure. Simple, fun games were the spirit of the day, and everyone had something to enjoy.

A highlight of the day, back by popular demand, was the “Best Pie in GC” contest. With over twenty entries, the judges had a difficult time deciding on the winners. This year’s categories were Fruit Pie (won by Abby Jessberger), Pumpkin Pie (won by Alicia), Custard Pie (won by Sophia Espana), Walnut Pie (won by Amanda McDacis and Berry Pie (won by Rebecca Ludico). Each homemade pie was delicious, and recipes were shared among the winners. The four Property Owner’s Associations (East, Central, Estates and West) we happy to be able to share this terrific day and continue to build engagement with all our residents. Be sure to come next year and don’t miss out on the fun!

Enjoying the Halloween decorations at the Fall Festival.

Everyone loves pie contests!

The sack races were exciting.

Northern lights above GC

Residents of Garden City were treated to the incredible sight of the Northern Lights this past week. Neighbors headed outside to witness the amazing views as the sky danced with brilliant colors. Being able to witness this phenomenon this far south was an amazing surprise that will stay with us forever.

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information

24 Bayberry Avenue

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Date: 09/27/2024

Sold price: $999,000

3 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Colonial

Property size: .09 acres

Annual taxes: $14,281

MLS number: 3568684

The Seller’s Team: Cheryl Trimboli, Daniel Gale Sothebys

The Buyer’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater NY

This is the home you have been looking for, as we welcome you to this charming 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Colonial in the Inc. Village of Garden City. As you enter the home you are greeted by a very bright and airy foyer with French door and closet, moving us into the spacious living room, sun filled den/office and continues to the formal dining room with access to the yard through French glass door. The eat-in kitchen is flanked by lots of kitchen cabinets, new stainless steel appliances and adorable breakfast nook, a half bath along with access to the driveway complete the first floor. Leading us to the second floor is a beautifully crafted staircase, once we are on the second level it features 2 bedrooms with ample closets, along with an oversized primary bedroom and walk in closet, a new full bathroom, and access to the attic make this level complete. The lower level can be utilized as a recreation room, den, or office, this level also includes storage room, laundry & utility areas. With its proximity to the LIRR, Garden City Schools, parks, and shops, this home should not be missed. Other amenities include upgraded gas heat, 1 car detached garage, new 200 amp electric/panel, hook up for electric car, In ground Sprinklers, and a beautifully manicured property.

165 Pine Street

Date: 10/09/2024 Sold price: $915,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths Architectural Style: Cape Property size: .18 acres

Annual taxes: $14,545. MLS number: 3565040

The Seller’s Team: Dana Eaton, Howard Hanna Coach

The Buyer’s Team: Mehdi M Hozhabrian, Blackstone Realty

Surprisingly Spacious Cape Style Home Set on Extra Deep 60x130 Lot! Charming 4-Bedroom Expanded Cape nestled close to the park on a serene, tree-lined street. This home offers a delightful blend of comfort, space, and privacy-ideal for family living and entertaining. Open layout living room seamlessly flows into the dining room, providing a direct view of the expansive, private, fenced yard. Bright & Airy extended kitchen with bay window seating area captures garden views. Four comfortable bedrooms, including two on the first floor and two generously sized bedrooms on the second floor with plenty of additional storage. The first floor also features a newly renovated bathroom, while the second floor has an additional full bathroom. Step outside to the rear patio and extra deep yard with fence. There is a full, unfinished basement, a 1-car garage and lawn sprinklers.

Date: 10/09/2024

Sold price: $1,330,000 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Architectural Style: Ranch

Property size: .23

Annual taxes: $21,558

MLS number: 3554787

The Seller’s Team: Laura Carroll, Compass Greater NY

The Buyer’s Team: Janet Marron, Coldwell Banker American Homes

The ranch you’ve been eagerly anticipating! Situated on an expansive 100x100 oversized lot, this fully renovated property boasts meticulous landscaping. A freshly paved driveway guides you to a 2-car attached garage with convenient interior access. Upon entry, be greeted by gleaming, newly finished hardwood floors leading to a formal living area featuring a gas fireplace, a formal dining room, and a one-year-old eat-in kitchen. Adjacent, discover an oversized great room den with newly laid carpeting. This inviting home offers 3 generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with an updated full bath, along with 2 additional bedrooms and a hallway full bath. The basement spans the entire length of the home and features modern utilities, laundry facilities, ample storage, and bonus space. Relax and entertain on the rear patio overlooking lush green surroundings. Complete with central vacuum, portable home generator, updated appliances, and more, this home is ready to welcome you! Nearby to Stewart Manor or New Hyde Park train station, shopping, parks and schools

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78 Wilson Street

Officials welcome new business

Congratulations to the team at Four Ever Smile on their grand opening.

Pictured: Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray, Town Councilman Tom Muscarella , and Garden City Chamber of Commerce President John Wilton present a cerficate to Dr. Keith Vibert of Four Ever Smile.

Centenarian collects food for needy on her birthday

Dougherty celebrated her 100th birthday by hosting a food drive to support food pantries.

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On Sunday, September 15, Margherita C. Dougherty, a resident of Garden City for 55 years from 1958 until 2013, celebrated her 100th birthday at the Kellenberg High School Millennium Room. Over 100 family members and friends were in attendance. The price of admission was a bag of non-perishable food items for donation to Kellenberg’s food drive. About $4000 in food was brought to the party. At her birthday party, Margherita also auctioned off some of her artwork and raised an additional $12,000 to purchase food for

the pantries at St. Martha’s Church in Uniondale and St. Brigid's Church in Westbury. Margherita concluded the festivities by giving everyone a Rosary. Margherita’s care for those in need started about 90 years ago during the Depression. Each week, she would go for a ride in the family Buick with her mom Ethel and anonymously leave a basket of food and clothing at the front door of a Hempstead family in need. Throughout her life, Margherita and her family have continued this tradition of helping the poor.

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Dentists collecting “Treats for Troops” this Halloween

Drs. Michelle and Paul Callahan will be collecting Halloween treats for troops.

Callahan Family Dentistry, a long time Garden City dental practice, is excited to announce that for the third Halloween in a row, they are serving as an official candy drop off site for Soldiers’ Angels’ Treats for Troops program! The initiative collects extra Halloween candy and ships it to deployed service members around the world for a sweet treat from home. “Angel” volunteers from the organization will also distribute candy to veteran patients in VA Hospitals across the country. The last two Halloweens, Callahan Family Dentistry collected over 200 lb of candy and they are looking forward to similar success this year!

Candy collection will take place from Friday November 1, through Thursday November 7. Your extra candy can be dropped off at the Callahan Family Dentistry office, located at 61 Hilton Ave, Suite 1, Garden City, NY 11530, during the times listed below. They will make sure the candy gets to Soldiers’ Angels to help support their vision:

May No Soldier Go Unloved. Collection hours are Mon/Wed: 12:30 p.m.–7 p.m. or Tu/Fri/Sat: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

As a Captain in the Army Reserves, the Treats for Troops initiative is particularly special for Dr. Michelle Callahan. Through serving as a dentist in the Reserves, Dr. Callahan helps our soldiers maintain their readiness to deploy and serve our country. Although the candy collection gesture may seem small, it is a wonderful way to remind men and women in the Armed Forces, as well as veterans of all eras, that we are all thankful for the service and sacrifices they have provided for our country and our families.

In 2019, Dr. Michelle Callahan joined her father, Dr. Paul Callahan’s dental practice. Dr. Paul Callahan has been practicing dentistry in Garden City for 40+ years. While it has been an honor to serve the greater Garden City community for many years, the Drs. Callahan are looking forward to giving back to the members of the armed services.

Senior Center Open House

On Saturday, October 19,

Women’s Health Care

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Garden City committed to personalized care

By John L. Gomes, MD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Garden City Recreation and Parks will hold an open house at the Garden City Senior Center, 6 Golf Club Lane, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by and check out the fun activities, clubs and groups. Light refreshments will be served.

This bright and beautiful 1 Bedroom Condo is located in the heart of Garden City’s Central Section. The apartment features a spacious living room that opens into a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a dining area. The generously sized bedroom provides plenty of closet space and is paired with a full bathroom. The building features an elevator, along with laundry & storage space in the basement. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and the Long Island Railroad station. This condo offers relaxed living in a private setting, with access to all of Garden City’s amenities.

Please call me for a private showing at 516.316.4955.

5 John Street, Garden City

6 BD | 6 BA | $2,995,000

This exquisite Grand Tudor on Garden City’s prestigious John Street boasts a spacious 4,300 square feet, featuring 6 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 half bathrooms, all set on a stunning 100x200 manicured lot with a detached two-car garage. The home welcomes you with a breathtaking foyer and bridal staircase, complemented by an elegant dining room, a magnificent living room with a custom fireplace, and a sun-soaked sunroom leading to a stone patio. Its timeless charm is highlighted by stained glass windows and wide plank hardwood floors, making it a truly awe-inspiring residence.

Sollin-Wilson engagement

The Sollin and Wilson families of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Victoria Smollin and Michael Wilson. Victoria is a member of Garden City High School's Class of 2012 and Michael is a member of the Class of 2010.

Victoria is a nurse practitioner at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Michael is a senior account executive at DirectTV.

A July wedding is planned. The reception will be at The Heritage Club in Bethpage.

Send news of your engagement or wedding and your contact information to editor@gcnews.com

EPOA meeting: Strong opposition to casino

The Eastern Property Owner’s Association meeting held this week included a notable emphasis on the community's opposition to the proposed Sands Casino. The “Say No to the Casino” group took center stage with a comprehensive discussion that outlined their concerns and rallied support against the casino project.

Monica Kiely, a founding member of the “Say No to the Casino” group, highlighted potential issues such as increased traffic congestion, the risk of elevated crime rates, and the possible negative impact on local businesses. Rich Catalano, another founding member, shared important details on the size and scope of the project. For example, the casino floor will be approximately 400,00 square feet (the size of seven football fields); the two hotel towers will be 26 sto -

ries tall, twice the size of the current Marriott Hotel; the site is projected to use 875,000 gallons of water per day; there will be three nine-story parking garages with parking for 12,450 cars. Both Kiely and Catalano told the audience that the most important thing each can do is to get involved by writing to our local legislators, attending meetings and being vocal about your opposition.

In a surprising turn of events, congressional candidate Laura Gillen, made an unexpected appearance at the meeting. Gillen, who has been vocal about her stance on various community issues, took the opportunity to express her strong opposition to the Sands Casino. Her speech was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Gillen argued that the introduction of a casino would not only disrupt the local community but also divert resources and attention away from more pressing needs. In addition, Gillen spoke about her previous attempts to develop the Coliseum property, with a vison of additional parkland, science and research facilities or other forward-thinking uses. She called for sustainable and community-focused development projects that would enhance the quality of life for all residents without the associated risks of a casino.

The meeting concluded with updates from Village Trustees Ed Finneran and Judy Courtney, as well as information from Library Trustee Mary MacGuire. All in all, it was another informative and engaging EPOA meeting. For more information on the Say No to the Casino group, visit their website at www. nocasinonassau.org.

Senior Center Book Club

Starting on October 24, Garden City Recreation and Parks will host a Senior Book Club at the Garden City Senior Center, 6 Golf Club Lane, on Thursdays at 1 p.m.

To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call 516-385-8006.

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Congressional candidate Laura Gillen spoke at the EPOA meeting.

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This historical and beautiful Victorian with charming wrap around porch features 3000 interior square feet, five bedrooms, three and a half baths and is situated mid-block on a large 100 x 201 property in the prestigious and sought after Central section of Garden City. Upon entry you are greeted by a lovely entry foyer, hallway and staircase. The elegant living room with fireplace is open to the formal dining room with rich crown moldings, builtins and high ceilings. A renovated kitchen with center island, granite countertops, stainless appliances including a Bertazzoni gas range and hood leads to a large family room, private home office or possible 5th bedroom with full bath and an enclosed back porch. Upstairs you will find four spacious bedrooms including the master bedroom with ensuite black & white bathroom with large glass shower, a renovated hallway bath and an enclosed porch/ office. Other highlights include: basement with large rec room plus two bonus rooms, utility room with 3 year old gas burner and hot water heater, 10 year old roof, detached 2 car garage, multiple fireplaces, large windows and exceptional ceiling height throughout this beauty. Truly, a rare opportunity to own a piece of Garden City history. Close proximity to shopping, restaurants, LIRR and Award Winning Schools. The prime location, large property size and low taxes make this an incredible opportunity.

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THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

Rotary District Governor

Beverly James to Report

Next Tuesday, October 22, 12:15 at Mineola’s Davenport Press Restaurant, Mineola-Garden City Rotary will host Rotary 7255 District Governor Beverly James. DG James was elected to this high office in July 2024.

Each year, governors visit every Rotary Club in the district to draw attention to important Rotary issues. And we expect DG James to focus on such issues. The role of district governors is to provide leadership, motivation and guidance to Rotary clubs under the general supervision of the Rotary International (RI) Board of Directors. Governors act as officers of RI, fostering achievement in their district at the club level.

The world’s oldest and largest service organization, Rotary consists of 4 million clubs in more than 200 countries. Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious and are open to all cultures, races and creeds. With its moto, Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service – in the community, the workplace and throughout the world.

Acknowledged as a pathfinder and trendsetter, District Governor Beverly Janes was first introduced to Rotary by her parish priest, soon joining the Hempstead-Uniondale Club where she has been a member for more than 15 years. DG Beverly has served in all the Club’ officer’s roles, then becoming an assistant governor for 3 years encouraging clubs assigned to her to increase Rotary’s impact in their communities.

DG Beverly had become the chair for Rotary Peace Fellow Scholarship; served as chair for the District Conference 2022-23, and was then elected to become District Governor of District 7255 for 2024-25, the first black person to hold the title.

Beyond DG Bev’s service to Rotary is her remarkable professional background. Known to always put others before herself led to Beverly’s profession as a professional nurse. Having received her BSN at Adelphi University, she became certified as an RN specializing in psychiatry. She then became a nurse practitioner – foundational steps to her then becoming a community health nurse. Beverly co-founded her own healthcare agency where her philosophy and approach to healthcare could more easily be implemented.

Her strong advocacy for quality education led her to becoming active in PTA and eventually being elected as the first black female to the Uniondale Bard of Education to which she served for 12 years, including two terms as president.

After retirement from the Board of Education, Beverly was asked to

chair the NY State-mandated Audit Committee, a role in which she continued for more than 12 years.

While serving as president, CEO & director of her home care agency, Beverly still found time to become a member of the Board of Pulse, Center for Patient Education, Safety and Advocacy. She, along with another board member, launched the “Ask for Your Life” centering on promoting patient advocacy.

Widowed, Beverly is the proud parent to Alisha, who fondly (and deservedly) calls her “daughter of the world,” and Eric, along with her granddaughters Arianna and Anaiya.

Beverly James is a life-long Episcopalian and is active member of The Cathedral of the Incarnation. She has served in several parishes as chair of the Altar Guild, been a Eucharistic minister, lector, vestry member and warden and has also been a delegate to convention numerous times.

Non-club members wishing to learn more about Rotary through District Governor Beverly James’ report, or to join Rotary, are entitled to a complimentary lunch. You, along with all others who wish to attend, may reserve by emailing mineolagardencityrotaryclub.com. Fee of $40 is payable at the door.

Help Rotary Support the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network)

While you’re shopping at Kings, please support Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club’s food drive to benefit the INN on Tuesday, November 5 (Senior Day), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rotary volunteers will be at the rear entrance to pass out flyers listing particular food needs to be collected as you leave the store with food donations.

The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

After World War II, Nassau County was the fastest growing suburb in America. Nassau defined suburban living then. The county dates back to 1899 when Queens County split in half. The western half became part of New York City and the eastern half became Nassau County. The County Seat is located south of Old Country Road and is part of the Incorporated Village of Garden City. It was always referred to as Mineola as the Mineola train station serviced it. It also gets its mail from a Mineola address. However, it is part of Garden City, it does not pay taxes and we provide services.

So I took this photograph recently of the County Seal on the New York Supreme Court building opposite Transverse Road. It was built there in 1966 at a cost of over 11 million dollars. The condition of this seal is symbolic of the condition of the County Seat in our village. In a word “shabby”! The county buildings and parking lots have been allowed to deteriorate in recent decadesnot to mention the endless construction on the former social services building opposite this building.

Nassau County is one of the most over taxed counties in America. Why can’t they maintain their properties? Also, since we are “hosting” them all these years, why can’t Garden City lean on them to “clean up their act.” There’s no reason in the world for it to look like this.

Rotary 7255 District Governor Beverly James.

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You may have noticed some nice press our Village received in Newsday last weekend about our parkland designation initiative. It has been wonderful being part of such a positive action in our Village government as we have been able to add an extra layer of protection to the beautiful parks across the Village. This step will help to ensure that these areas will continue to be enjoyed by future generations.

I want to especially thank Village Historian Bill Bellmer, who spent many hours working on this project. While some parks were fairly straightforward because the park had been deeded to the Village in one action, many were not, which required the studying of maps at Village Hall and at the County office. The designations would not have happened without the work of prior and present Village Trustees who supported this initiative and assistance of Village Counsel. I also would like to thank the passionate residents who contributed their ideas and pressed to see action to protect our parks and open spaces.

I join Lisa Ott, president of the North Shore Land Alliance, in hoping other villages follow this example.

Lead Service Line Inventory

The Water Department has created an inventory of all water service line materials within the Village, as mandated by the Health Department. Residents and businesses were asked to fill out a quick survey, which provided information on where to identify your material as well as material type information. Further, Water Department personnel conducted home inspections for lead service lines for six weeks. Thank you to all the residents who responded to our request for help with the lead service line inventory.

purifying our Village water, and those results are detailed in the annual Village water report [https:// www.gardencityny. net/DocumentCenter/ View/2636/2023Drinking-WaterQuality-Report-PDF], having a lead service line to your home is known to introduce lead to the water supply as it is entering your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there is no level of lead that is considered safe. Lead can enter drinking water from a variety of plumbing materials. The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes and brass or bronze faucets and fixtures. A service line is the pipe that connects the water main to the plumbing in a home or building. When any part of that pipe is made of lead, it is called a lead service line.

Still unsure if you have a lead service line? Check the material of your water service line by clicking the link [https://experience.arcgis.com/ experience/14a59d1ec688413a950cf10950a9a124/]. If your water service material is not indicated or labeled as unknown, please contact the Water District at 516-465-4005.

National Drug Take Back Day

Stanley Carey, superintendent of Water and Sewer Operations, and Andrew Manfredi, PE from H2M, the Village’s water consultant, will both guest speak at the October 23 EAB meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom. There will be a presentation of the final inventory of lead service lines in the Village and the path forward, and discussions on summer water usage, smart irrigation controllers and rebates by other municipal water system suppliers.

While great expense has gone into

The Garden City Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., community members can safely dispose of their unwanted or expired prescription drugs at the collection center located at Garden City Police Department Headquarters, 349 Stewart Avenue. This event is part of a nationwide effort to combat the growing opioid epidemic and promote safe disposal of prescription drugs. According to the DEA, the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. By participating in National Drug Take Back Day, individuals can prevent these drugs from falling into the wrong hands and potentially save lives. We encourage all residents to take advantage of this opportunity and join us in our efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Commissioner Jackson also advises that the Police Department accepts unused, expired, and unwanted med-

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Juvenile arrest

On October 9, a juvenile who was arrested on October 4 for the alleged theft of two bicycles on 7th Street was also charged for stealing another bike on Franklin Avenue on October 3.

Package theft

Surveillance footage from October 9 revealed a man stealing a package from a front porch on 4th Street.

Clinton Road violations

On October 9, two motorists on Clinton Road were charged with driving with suspended licenses and excessive speed.

Credit card fraud

A victim reported on October 9 that several unauthorized charges were made against his credit card account.

Suspended registration

A Clinton Road driver was charged on October 9 with driving an unregistered, uninsured vehicle with a suspended registration.

Mail theft

On October 9, a check placed in the mail was reported stolen, altered, and subsequently cashed. Authorities have opened an investigation into this case of fraud.

Drug take-back program

Forty pounds of medications collected via the Department’s DrugTake-Back program were officially destroyed on October 9.

Speeding on St. James Street

A motorist on St. James Street South was charged with excessive speed and driving with a suspended registration on October 9.

Aggravated unlicensed operation

A motorist on Merillon Avenue was arrested on October 10 for aggravated unlicensed operation (21 license suspensions) and excessive speed.

FedEx fraud

On October 10, a victim reported that a man impersonated her husband at FedEx and fraudulently picked up items she had ordered.

Truck violations

A truck driver was charged on October 10 with overweight operation and driving on Clinton Road during prohibited hours.

DWI-related suspension

Residential alarm

Officers responded to a residential alarm on October 10, found an open door, and inspected the premises. Everything appeared to be in order.

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A County Seat Drive motorist was arrested on October 10 for driving with a license that had been suspended for a previous DWI conviction.

False fire alarm

GCFD and GCPD respond ed to a residence for a fire alarm on October 10. The cause was determined to be steam from a shower.

Truck enforcement

A truck driver on Washington Avenue was charged with overweight operation and unsecured cargo on October 10.

Drug

arrest

On October 11, Garden City Detectives arrested a 34-year-old male following an investigation into a 17-year-old’s overdose death on July 4, 2023. The man was charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of fentanyl with intent to sell, and additional charges for alleged cocaine possession during the arrest.

Package theft

Surveillance cameras captured a male subject stealing a package from a Cedar Place residence on October 11.

Vehicle scratches

Multiple scratches were discovered on a vehicle parked on County Seat Drive on October 11.

Suspended license charge

On October 11, a Cherry Valley Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and unsafe starting.

Credit card fraud

A victim on October 11 reported that their credit card information had been used for multiple unauthorized purchases.

Bitcoin scam

On October 11, a victim received an email claiming spyware had been placed on his phone which required $2,000 in Bitcoin for its removal.

Moped violations

A moped operator on Clinton Road was charged with unlicensed operation, an unregistered vehicle, and uninsured vehicle violations on October 11.

Shoplifting incident

Walgreens reported on October 11 that a female subject entered the store and stole multiple items.

False fire alarm

On October 11, GCFD and GCPD responded to a business for a fire alarm, which was found to be activated in error.

Speeding and suspension

A Clinton Road motorist was charged on October 11 with driving with a suspended license and unsafe speed.

Misplaced vehicle

Officers investigating a missing vehicle report from Parking Field 9E on October 12 found the vehicle misplaced but located nearby.

Threatening texts

A victim reported receiving threatening text messages on October 12.

Suspended registration

A Clinton Road motorist was charged on October 12 with unlicensed operation and a suspended registration.

Fallen tree limb

Officers safeguarded South Avenue on October 12 due to a fallen tree limb. The Tree Department was notified for removal.

Criminal mischief

Officers investigated a possible act of criminal mischief on October 12 after brown stains were found on the siding and front door of a residence.

Suspended registration

On October 12, a Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle and operating with a suspended registration.

Found dog

Officers responded to Salisbury Avenue on October 12 for a found dog. Using the department’s pet scanner, the dog was identified and safely reunited with its family.

Suspicious male

On October 13, surveillance cameras showed an unknown male walking in a rear yard on Kildare Road. No loss or damage was reported.

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GCPD participates in Natl. Drug Takeback Day

The Garden City Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., community members can safely dispose of their unwanted or expired prescription drugs at the collection center located at Garden City Police Department Headquarters, 349 Stewart Avenue, Garden City.

This event is part of a nationwide effort to combat the growing opioid epidemic and promote safe disposal of prescription drugs. According to the DEA, the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. By participating in National Drug Take Back Day, individuals can prevent these drugs from falling into the wrong hands and potentially save lives.

GCPD Commissioner Jackson stated,

“The Garden City Police Department, and Drug Take Back Program helps collect unused, expired, and unwanted medications often associated with drug abuse, accidental poisonings and overdoses. It allows for the safe disposal of drugs instead of flushing, burying or throwing them out in the garbage, which poses significant environmental and health risks”.

All residents can take advantage of this opportunity and join in efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Commissioner Jackson also advises that the Police Department accepts unused, expired, and unwanted medications every day if someone cannot turn them in on October 26.

Don't miss this chance to safely dispose of your unwanted prescription drugs. Join the Garden City Police Department on Saturday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 349 Stewart Avenue.

Melted Ed’s

October Pub-Rock Crawl

Melted Ed and Cousin Dan will be strumming some well-worn wood to do their part to keep winter at bay with their sweet melodies and harmonica play.

The Cousins are back with three sets of songs including some from their soon to be released EP, “10 Dogs”, which is all set for a Christmas time release. Catch them while you can at Repeal Bar & Restaurant, 55 New Hyde Park Rd., Garden City, phone 516 328-8326, Friday, October 18, 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Admission is free.

If you’re in town for the GC Class of ‘84 reunion on Saturday, October 19, at the GC Hotel, make it a long weekend and come to Repeal tonight to hear the alchemy as the Lads weave harmony and melody in the most delightful way What, you can’t catch them the 18th? The Cousins will also be performing at Prost Grill & Garten 652 Franklin Ave, phone 516-427 -5656, on Friday October 25, with three different sets of Melted Ed originals, Irish and Americana folk punk. Admission is free.

Library Board to meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s large meeting room located on the lower level. Further details will be posted when available on the Library’s website, www.gardencitypl.org.

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Knights to host speaker on Proposition 1 vote

SUBMITTED BY JOSEPH LEVANO, GRAND KNIGHT ST. JOSEPH BAL

Rick Hinshaw, former editor of the now-defunct Long Island Catholic diocesan newspaper, will be the featured speaker at a “Respect Life” night on Tuesday, October 29, at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Garden City.

Hinshaw, who has also served as director of the diocesan Family Ministry/Respect Life office, will speak on “Current Challenges to Building a Culture of Life.” His talk will focus, he said, on the negative impact that the “abortion mentality” has had on respect for life at all stages.

“There is a wide range of issues,” he explained, “in which vulnerable populations—those who are poor, or sick, or disabled, elderly, terminally ill— become targets of the abortion mentality”—a mentality, he said, that encourages destroying the victims, rather than the causes, of human suffering.

“We are called as Catholics not only to oppose these attacks on life,” he said, “but to work to develop and implement life-affirming alternatives.” He plans to detail some of those positive alternatives offered by the Church and the pro-life movement.

With proposals to legalize assisted suicide pending in the New York state legislature—and being opposed by the New York State Catholic Conference, where he served for a time as associate director for communications—Hinshaw plans to give particular attention to that issue.

“There is such danger,” he said, “in laws and public attitudes that pressure people—those in the throes of debilitating illness, and their loved ones as well— toward a decision that, often, neither of them really want to make.” He plans to detail life-affirming alternatives in this area as well—palliative treatments and hospice care for patients, support programs for families and caregivers—that the Church has long been involved in advocating for and implementing.

Hinshaw also plans to explain why the Catholic bishops of New

York state are urging a “NO” vote on Proposition 1, a proposed New York State Constitutional amendment on the ballot in this year’s elections.

“This so-called ‘Equal Rights Amendment,’” he contends, “will not advance equality.” Instead, “in the hands of our state’s hard-left, one-party government, it’s sweeping expansion of supposed ‘anti-discrimination’ protections will be used to undermine parental rights, attack religious freedom, and enshrine New York’s nine-month abortion right into the state Constitution.”

Among Prop 1’s dangers, he said, are empowering minors to access gender-altering treatments—including surgeries—without their parents’ knowledge or consent; forcing female student athletes to compete against biological males, and to share restroom, locker room and shower facilities with biological males; and forcing Catholic hospitals to perform gender-altering “surgical mutilations” as well as elective abortions, or else close their doors, depriving communities of the full range of Catholic health care services so vital to vulnerable populations.

The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Hinshaw hopes it will be well-attended, and he looks forward to a lively giveand-take during the question-and-answer period that will follow his talk.

“I hope that even those who might disagree with some or all of the Church’s pro-life teachings and advo-

cacy will attend,” he said, “and will use the Q&A period to engage in a respectful exchange. Only by hearing and responding to specific areas of concern can we persuasively articulate the Church’s consistent commitment to the sanctity of all life.

Rick Hinshaw holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science from the C.W. Post Center of Long Island University and has taught as an adjunct lecturer in Political Science at C.W. Post and Dowling Colleges. He is a member of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists and of the Monsignor Walsh St. Raymond’s Council of the Knights of Columbus.

In addition to his positions with the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the N.Y. State Catholic Conference, Hinshaw served for three years as Public Information Officer for the late Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon, and for seven years as Communications Director for the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights. For several years he also co-produced and co-hosted “The Catholic Forum” program on the diocesan Telecare TV channel.

He currently authors his own blog site, “Rick Hinshaw: Reading the Signs”, where he offers commentary on Catholic and public policy concerns. His blog can be accessed, and his posts received free of charge, by Googling rickhinshaw.com.

Adelphi PAC celebrates musical theatre

Adelphi University's semi-annual Best of Broadway show, where Adelphi's musical theater students put their own spin on classic and modern Broadway songs, will take place on Sunday, October 20, at 4 p.m. at the school's Performing Arts Center.

Adelphi University’s talented students once again take the stage during their semi-annual Best of Broadway show at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday, October 20, at 4 p.m. This year’s program will be a return to the “decades” ending in the number 4.

Jump into the dazzling world of Broadway as Adelphi’s talented students bring to life the magic of Broadway shows that opened 10, 20, 30 or more years ago. Enjoy modern and classic Broadway hits from shows like “Suffs” (2024), “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (2014), “Sunday in the Park with George” (1984), “Anything Goes” (1934) and many, many more.

Adelphi’s Best of Broadway is part of the Poole Family Broadway Series at the Adelphi PAC, which is generously spon-

sored by Mary Jane and Thomas Poole.

The show will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.

Tickets start at $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Livestream access is $20. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516877-4000 or email boxoffice@ adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at adelphi.edu/pac.

Rick Hinshaw

In October 2022, Tamar Lemoine of Valley Stream felt a lump in her right breast and was diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer. She had previously put o a biopsy after a mammogram in 2021 detected a suspicious mass, so she knew that this time she would need to act fast.

Tamar was referred to Dr. Christine Hodyl, Director of Breast Health Services at Mount Sinai South Nassau, who created a comprehensive treatment plan that included chemotherapy and breast-conserving lumpectomy surgery along with the removal of several lymph nodes. Her treatment ended with a month of radiation therapy sessions. Now cancer-free, Tamar urges women to get their annual mammograms.

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s cancer program is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, o ering patients a multidisciplinary approach to ﬁght cancer without having to leave Long Island.

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The State of the Race

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

I remember Presidential races as far back as 1960, but I don’t ever think I’ve seen one so tight with less than three weeks before election day, and with so many variables.

Just to take one example, political analyst Nate Silver, who founded the Five Thirty Eight prediction model of the presidential election, and who has now created a similar model for the 2024 race, publishes a daily estimate of the race in his Silver Bulletin blog. In general terms, Mr. Silver’s model analyzes the election in each state, largely based on a weighted analysis of the polling in each state, and tabulates a winning probability percentage based on feeding these results into the electoral college allocation for the state.

As of the date this is written, Mr. Silver’s model gives Vice President Harris a 50.1 percent chance of being elected and former President Trump a 49.7 percent chance -- an infinitesimally small margin. If you are a Trump fan (or a Harris fan looking for better odds on a bet) you can look to the wagering sites shown on Real Clear Politics, but even there the margins are very slight, with Mr. Trump a very narrow favorite.

It is pretty much the conventional wisdom, but it does seem like there are only seven seriously contested battleground states, with the possible addition of one district in Nebraska, which, under that state’s rules, casts its own electoral vote. (Vice President Harris is the favorite in that district.) These states can be grouped as four Sunbelt states -Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina and Georgia and three Great Lakes states -- Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. While upsets are always possible, one party or the other is a strong favorite in each of the other 43 states. (One district in Mane casts its own vote, most likely for Mr. Trump.)

There are actually significant differences between the Sunbelt states and the Great Lakes states. Of the Sunbelt states, only Nevada has rotated frequently between the parties in the last forty years while the other three have usual-

ly been Republican. It is true that Joe Biden narrowly carried Arizona and Georgia in 2020, and these states remain close, but you would think that Mr. Trump has a strong chance to win these two states back, along with North Carolina.

The three Great Lake states are probably where the election will ultimately be decided. Democrats regarded Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania as part of a “blue wall” of states that they carried in virtually every recent presidential cycle and frequently prevented the Republicans from making serious inroads in the electoral college. However, President Trump managed to carry each of the three by razor thin majorities in 2016 and this basically gave him the necessary votes to capture a majority in the electoral college. However, President Biden recaptured the three states back in 2020, also by narrow margins.

Unless Ms. Harris does unexpectedly well in the Sunbelt states (particularly by winning North Carolina), she probably needs to win all three Great Lake states to win the election. Each state is very close, but Pennsylvania, where Republican voter registration has been increasing in recent years, is probably the most difficult, and could easily prevent Ms. Harris from running the table.

A few other factors make this a particularly difficult race to handicap, at least without making difficult value judgments about the popularity of the candidates and the messages they espouse. Ms. Harris has a clear financial advantage. She hopes that this will translate into a much better ground game than Mr. Trump has, but this remains to be seen. Ms. Harris seems to have some weaknesses among Black and Hispanic voters, particularly men, but is helped by her overall strength among women. There are also questions about the efficiency (and some would say integrity) of the vote count on election day.

In short, you can easily make the case for either candidate to win -- or lose -- November 5.

Trustee Muldoon rouses residents at WPOA meeting

School Board Trustee Arthur Gnecco addresses residents and answers their questions at the October WPOA general meeting.

At the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) General Meeting on October 2, Trustee Vinny Muldoon, who ran for election in March as the candidate from “The West,” exhibited his signature enthusiasm for Garden City and all our village is about.

Trustee Muldoon spoke about issues from St. Paul’s, the Edgemere Firehouse renovations, and improvements to the New Hyde Park Road business district infrastructure…to the unruly teens who have been showing up on Seventh Street. He also introduced Trustee Ed Finneran, who addressed other significant issues facing the Village. Residents in attendance peppered the Trustees with questions.

Also speaking to residents in attendance was Board of Education Trustee Arthur Gnecco. The trustee addressed

residents about the problems with cell phones in the schools…from their distraction for students to parents’ concerns about being able to contact their children in an emergency. He answered questions from the meeting attendees.

The WPOA is welcoming volunteers to join our Western Section Tree Lighting Committee to help plan this year’s event. The 12th annual Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, 6p.m. at the park on the southern end of the New Hyde Park Road business district. Attendees enjoy holiday entertainment and hot chocolate before the lighting of the Christmas tree and a visit from Santa. To volunteer to help on the Tree Lighting Committee, please contact WPOA President RoseAnn Vernice at ravernice26@gmail.com. Any assistance is gratefully appreciated.

Joining WPOA Vice President Maureen Dellacona (second from left) and President RoseAnn Vernice, are special guests at the WPOA October meeting, from left, Village Trustee Ed Finneran, Village Trustee Vinny Muldoon, and GC Chamber of Commerce President John Wilton.

New school year starts at Garden Manor Nursery School

The 2024–25 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 in early September with an Open House. Parents and students were invited to meet their teacher and see their new classroom. A few days following the successful Open House that every family attended, the Pre-School students were ready for their official first day of school and the Toddler classes began soon after.

As we begin the month of October, the students are fully in their school routine and are excited to come to

school each day. Everyone is happy to be seeing their old friends as well as making 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 school year.

Garden Manor Nursery School at Christ Episcopal Church, a chapel of the the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is located at 33 Jefferson Street in Garden City. There is limited space available in both our Pre-School and Toddler classes at this time. If you are interested in learning more about our school, please visit our website at www.gmns.org.

Amazing book sale November 2–3 at GC Library

“Tea at Downton Abby” silent auction basket. “Pretty in Pink” silent auction basket.

From bestselling novels, to cookbooks, children’s books, non-fiction and everything in between, you’ll find them all at the Garden City Public Library Book Sale November 2–3. Enticing baskets, such as those pictured below, will also be auctioned off in a “silent auction.” Proceeds will support programs at the library sponsored by the Friends of Garden City Library. The sale will be held two days:

Saturday, November 2

• From 9:30–4:00: Book sale, Library lower level

• Bids accepted on “silent auction” baskets

Sunday, November 3

• From 1:00–3:00: Book sale

and “silent auction” bids on baskets

• Silent auction basket bids close 3:00 on Sunday, winners announced shortly afterwards.

All proceeds will be used by the Friends of the Garden City Library to support programs at the Garden City Public Library for children, young adults and adults, as well as the very popular Museum Passes and Monday Movie Matinees. The Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization that welcomes volunteers – please see the Friends tab, Membership, on the library website gardencitypl.org. The library is located at 60 Seventh St, Garden City.

Lots of interesting toys.

Buddies on the slides.

A is for apple.

Learning with play.

Bubble play.

Multigenerational chess tournament at GC Library

Nearly 35 residents participated in the first Chess4Community Multigenerational Chess Tournament at the Garden City Public Library Friday, September 27.

The brainchild of Garden City siblings Mannat Jain, along with his sister Amanat and younger brother, Armaan, Chess4Community is the first volunteer chess program in Garden City created for all ages and skill levels. The siblings all have FIDE/USCF Chess ratings and started playing chess at age 5.

The program started at the Garden City Senior Center in September 2022 and expanded to the Garden City Public Library in January 2023. Friday’s tournament brought residents of all ages and levels of expertise together on the Library lawn for a fun afternoon of strategy board gaming. The event was jointly planned by the Library and the Recreation and Parks Department and drew players for matches, prizes and fun. Two trophies were presented to eighth grader Sheldon Steadman, Jr. (Advanced winner) and sixth grader Luca Delia (Beginner winner).

“The organizers, Mannat and Amanat Jain, were very determined and their enthusiasm was infectious! It was really satisfying to help, with assistance from

Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake, and Library and Recreation Staff, make this plan reality,” Library Director Marianne Malagon said.

The program’s first tournament was held in November 2022. In September 2023, Chess4Community returned with an E-Learning chess course for seniors. Mannat and Amanat led the marketing efforts, creating posters and managing social media, which generated significant community interest. A second tournament was held in October 2023. In February 2024, the Jain siblings launched the “Play & Learn” program at both the Senior Center and Library for interested patrons of all ages.

“Thank you to Mannat, Amanat and Armaan Jain for all the hard work you put into this event and for starting up such a great community program,” Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan said. “And thank you to our Village and Library Staff who have worked closely with these talented young residents to make sure our first outdoor multigenerational chess tournament on the GC Library front lawn was a great success. I look forward to this becoming a new Village tradition!”

Nearly 40 residents participated in the first Chess4Community Multigenerational Chess Tournament at the Garden City Public Library Friday, September 27.

From left: Library Director Marianne Malagon, Village Trustees Vinny Muldoon, Ed Finneran and Bruce Torino, Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, Mannat Jain, his sister, Amanat, their mother, Aarti, father Annat and Library Board Trustees Colleen Foley and Mary Maguire, and Village Trustee Jessica Tai.

Chess tournament organizers Amanat and Mannat Jain, Garden City siblings.

Amanat Jain observes one of the many Chess matches taking place on the Library lawn during the tournament.

Participants of all ages and skill levels enjoyed an afternoon of chess on the Library lawn.

“Fashion Through the Ages” on display at GCHS

Bill Garry, president of the TGCHS with several members of the Garments Committee - Penny Hinderstein, Jody Treanor, Evelyn Fasano, Marty Ross and Melissa Jaeger

BY MELISSA JAEGER

If you joined us for the “Fashion Through the Ages” Special Preview Reception, then you know what a magical evening it was! There was 1940’s music wafting through the Museum, setting the mood for the event. It was such a unique experience to be so close to garments, some of which dated back to the 1870’s — that’s WELL over 100 years old! Marianna Klaiman – our speaker — was terrific! She had such a relaxed way of speaking and really brought to life the garments, and how they reflected the mood of the times.

The Friday reception was very well-attended and included such dignitaries as: Mayor Flanagan, Trustee Muldoon, Councilman Muscarella, and Legislator Giuffre. We had a number of drop-in visitors on Saturday and Sunday, too, when

it was open to the public. The most often asked question? -- where did we get all this beautiful clothing. The garments have been donated to the Society over the years and have been stored upstairs in the Museum. The clothing and accessories date from Victorian days through the 1930’s. Last year was the first time we put on such an exhibit, and I am pleased to report that the garments were not the same as those used in last year’s event.

There were/are quite a variety of garments on display. I learned from Marianna that the mourning dress would have been worn for a full two years! The St. Mary’s school uniform and St. Paul’s varsity jacket, on display in the foyer, were donated by alumni. The exhibit continued in the three main parlors, with gowns perfect for wearing to a wedding in 1905 or for a night on the town in the 1930s -- one more beautiful than

The Red Hat ladies had a great time.

Bill Garry, president of TGCHS with speaker Marianna Klaiman.

Marty Ross (volunteer) and husband Richie get into the spirit.

“Fashion Through the Ages” on display at GCHS

Mayor Mary Flanagan, Jody Treanor (volunteer) and Patricia Siler, co-Village historian.

the other. All of these garments were paired with fashionable accessories – parasols, beaded evening bags, satin boots with satin buttons, and more. The piéce de résistance was the cream silk wedding gown with its long train, circa 1930s posed on the wonderful winding staircase of the Museum with a bouquet of dried hydrangeas. But my personal favorite of the Exhibit was the “day Tea Dress.” Its modern equivalent would have been called a “house dress,” as it was worn with few undergarments (no corset) and would never have been worn outside the home -- a must-see with its hand-painted bee buttons.

The display would not have been possible without the assistance of a number of generous people – generous with their time

and knowledge, so it is fitting that we give special thanks to a few. First, we must thank the ladies from the Garments Committee: Katie Colavito, Sandra Dalmazio, Evelyn Fasano, Lesley Gedell, Peggy Griffin, Penny Hinderstein, Melissa Jaeger, Diane Rick, Marty Ross, Julie Sequeira, and Jody Treanor. Special thanks to the Gardner Foundation and Kate Schmidt for providing Bella Splendori, the wonderful intern. She photographed and catalogued all the garments in the collection and has been instrumental in creating the Garment Bible.

Special thanks to:

• Our Speaker and Advisor: Marianna Klaiman -Textile Historian, NYC, NY;

Marianna Klaiman, an independent textile consultant, gave a talk at the event.

• Sandra Dalmazio for her invaluable assistance in curating the displays

• Pete Egan and his wonderful family for helping with moving the Exhibit into position

• Joseph & Joseph of Garden City for the loan of mannequins

• The Garden City Historical Society Museum Committee for hosting and providing refreshments.

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

This Exhibit was the culmination of

an almost two-year-long project which involved inventorying, photographing and cataloguing the collection. But the work isn’t over. The TGCHS needs much more help to authenticate the age and purpose of each garment. If you have any interest in helping with this project, please contact Penny Hinderstein at TGCHS or the AT Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop. Didn’t make the Preview Reception? the Exhibit IS OPEN to the public at no charge every day (except Mondays) through Saturday, October 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Due to last year’s enthusiastic reviews, we have expanded this year’s Exhibit to two weeks! You can also make special arrangements for a visit by calling (516) 741-8928.

Get spooky for a good cause

Be careful driving down Transverse Road because you just might get scared out of your wits! But that’s okay because it will be for a worthy cause.

Thirteen-year-old Sabatino Leffe (or Sab, as he’s known to his family and friends) has been erecting his Halloween display on his front lawn on Transverse Road, just east of Wetherill Road, for the past several years. And while he started off with just a few knick-knacks he has used his own allowance and gift money to grow the display to include monster animatronics (topped by a 7 foot Frankenstein), a hanging ghost and a mock graveyard and science lab. His display has attracted so many visitors (of all ages) over the years that he has decided to put his display on to benefit a worthy cause. This year Sab will be collecting donations to benefit the TKO Strong Foundation.

Sab’s second cousin, Thomas Kevin Onorato, was diagnosed soon after birth in 2013 with a currently incurable genetic condition called microvillus inclusion disease (MVID). This disease results in intes-

tinal failure and Thomas’ body is unable to absorb nutrition through normal eating habits. Thomas is “fed” intravenously for twelve hours a day, using TPN (Total Prenatal Nutrition), which is currently the only treatment option. Sadly, MVID is fatal if not treated aggressively and Thomas will be on TPN for the rest of his life.

Realizing the rarity of the disease and the lack of research being done to address it, Thomas’ parents, Tom and Melissa Onorato, started a non-profit organization, The TKO Strong Foundation. It is the only national non-profit organization committed to supporting MVID families, promoting MVID awareness and raising funds for cutting edge research to find more effective treatment options and ultimately a cure. In conjunction with a team of physicians at Boston Children’s Hospital, Tom and Melissa are working hard to raise money to fund research for this understudied disease. They have also established a network of families across the country whose children suffer from MVID. Through their TKO Strong Foundation,

they have been able to provide MVID families with financial assistance in their time of need.

After attending St. Anne’s School in Garden City, Thomas is currently in the 5th grade at the Willow Road Elementary School in Franklin Square and Sab is in the 8th grade at the Garden City Middle School where he served as the stage crew manager for last year’s production of “Grease!”

So if you want to get spooky this Halloween season, be sure to visit Sab’s display and donate to the TKO Strong Foundation. It’s spooky for children and adults of all ages!

The TKO Strong Foundation will also be hosting a fundraising event on Sunday, October 27, from 2–6 p.m. at the Plattdeutsche Park on Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square. It will be a great family event with carnival games, raffles, live music, etc.

If you’re unable to visit either event, all donations are welcome at tkostrongfoundation.org.

Thomas and Sab in front of their decorations.

Troop 1414 hosts Halloween costume drive, BOOtique

Troop 1414 plans and executes the costume drive as part of their take action project.

The 14 Cadettes of Girl Scout Troop 1414 took on the aMAZEing Journey this Fall. This journey is all about becoming a better friend, creating healthy and lasting relationships, and preventing and standing up to bullying. Given October is National AntiBullying Awareness Month, and Unity Day was just this past Wednesday, the journey was well-timed.

The girls have organized a fantastic “Take Action” project as the culmination of this journey. The project is twofold with a costume drive and Trunk or Treat & Costume BOOtique event following!

Over the last 2 weeks the girls have collected, sorted, bagged, labeled and hung over 1000 donated costumes!! The drive wrapped Wednesday, 10/16. Thank you to everyone who so gener-

ously donated new and like new costumes! And thank you to the Garden City Schools for hosting donation bins at every single school.

Girl Scouts and community members alike are in for a special treat this Friday, October 18th with part two of the Take Action project! An inclusive community and girl scout kickoff Trunk or Treat & Costume BOOtique party will take place from 6:00–8:30 p.m. in the back parking lot of the Garden City Middle School. All are welcome to attend! Bring your family, friends, neighbors, the more the merrier.

Come on out to enjoy Trunk or Treat, a DJ Dance Party, food truck including Dom’s Chicken Fingers and Kona Ice, shop for a free costume and enjoy a night with friends and family. Not only is this going to be a fun-filled event, the

weather forecast calls for a perfect fall evening to be outdoors.

Guests are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes and bring a treating bag. But don’t worry, if you forget there will be one waiting for you!

Big thank you to all the volunteers who will be decorating their trunk in a theme and handing out treats on Friday!

Huge shout out and thank you to the

girls’ families for all of your support, hard work and love. We couldn’t be Troop 1414 without you.

Special thank you to DJ Katie Hanson who has offered her services on the house and Trilex Construction for lending their generator to power Katie’s beats.

Troop 1414 hopes to see you there for a great night!

The Donovans and Hajarts enjoy a little mother/daughter time they prep for the Costume BOOtique.

Livy Bankewitz and Liv Mastaglio sort, bag and label donated costumes.

Troop 1414 stuffs Girl Scout goody bags for the 10/18 event.

DAR members attend State Conference

Members of the Col. Aaron Ogden Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Carla Hall D’Ambra Regent, attended the group's State Conference Sept 26–29 at the Albany Crowne Plaza–Desmond Hotel. Chapter Corresponding Secretary Janice Derr and Chapter Chaplain Leslie Dimmling represented the Garden City based Chapter. There are approximately 7,000 DAR members in New York State.

Speakers are heard several times each day, allowing those attending to be kept current with the goals and accomplishments of the organization, learn more about American history, and explain where money raised by the group is being donated. In addition, the administrative business of the 190,000 member 501(C)3 organization is conducted.

NY State Regent Pamela Barrack has had as her stated administration goal the renovation of the Battlefield Monument

at Saratoga National Park, in time for the America 250 Celebration. DAR daughters have raised $75,000 for this renovation. The monument was originally funded by the DAR back in the 1930s. A bus tour of the Saratoga Battlefield was arranged for those attending Conference. Renovations of the monument are underway but yet to be completed, but it was exciting to see the progress.

Many luncheon programs at Conference were geared to highlight the battle of Saratoga and its participants. One of those battle participants was Benedict Arnold. Known well for his betrayal of American interests during the Revolution, it is often forgotten that Arnold was in fact an American hero at the Battle of Saratoga.

Programs during the conference included author Jack Kelly, speaking about his book ,“God Save Benedict Arnold: The True Story of America’s Most Hated Man.” in which he talked about less known but

NY State Regent Pamela Barrack with reenactment actors Sean Grady and Gary Petagine.

important naval battles in northern New York which involved Arnold.

In addition, a well received program one evening was “Rendezvous with Treason.”

In this reenactment, Arnold and British spy Major Andre were portrayed by Sean Grady and Gary Petagine, in full 18th-century costume, as each enacted the circumstances which has made them among the most infamous figures in American History.

During business sessions, the State Chairmen made the reports of their

Committees public, and the membership voted to elect those who will replace the current leadership, when sworn into office in Washington DC next June. In addition, a gift of $10,000 was presented to the President General of the National organization, on behalf of NY Daughters, toward the current renovation of the exterior of DAR headquarters in Washington. Another $28,000 donation was approved for the acquisition of a set of antique light fixtures to be placed in the DAR Museum collection, which is open to the public.

GC Schools part of innovative schools group

Garden City Public Schools has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools (The League), a national network of school districts that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in education. The League is organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner by bridging solutions across research, practice and technology.

Garden City was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants based on its educational leadership, demonstrated commitment to equity and excellence, innovative vision for learning, key achievements and collaborative spirit.

Since 2011, the Digital Promise League of

Innovative Schools has spearheaded innovative learning and leadership practices and accepts new members through an open application process once per year.

“As teaching and learning rapidly evolve amidst the advent of new technologies, the League’s mission to connect innovative education leaders is more vital than ever,” said Jillian Doggett, director of network support at Digital Promise. “Through its network of forward-thinking leaders, the League provides school districts with opportunities to leverage research-backed approaches for addressing complex challenges; stay at the forefront of cutting-edge educational practices; and implement innovative solutions that meet the needs of all

students.”

“We are honored to be a part of the League of Innovative Schools,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “We have prioritized integrating technology in innovative and purposeful ways into our curriculum. We look forward to showcasing this work through our involvement in the league and learning from other school districts across the nation, as well.”

Working with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities, the League of Innovative Schools equips superintendents and district leaders to help shape the future of teaching and learning through hands-on opportunities to collab-

orate, connect and learn. League members have access to unique opportunities to co-create, pilot, and scale innovative practices, apply learnings to their own districts, and identify and promote promising practices to other districts across the country.

The League officially welcomed Garden City Public Schools and other new members at its fall convening from Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2024, held in-person in Lindsay, California. The new members’ entrance into the League contributes toward the network’s reach of more than 150 districts across 34 states, and expands its cumulative impact to 4.4 million students served over time.

Leslie Dimmling, Gerrie MacWhinnie, Janice Derr

News from the Children’s Room

News From the Children’s Room

Smokey the Bear turns 80 and children ages 4 through fifth grade can participate in the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge from September 30–October 31. Registrants can submit review cards to be part of a raffle.

Upcoming October Library Programs for Children

These programs are for children ages birth through Grade 5. Registration is required. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for availability. Check our website for updates!

• Monday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime

• Monday, October 21, at 4:00 p.m.: Halloween BINGO

• Tuesday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime

• Tuesday, October 22, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime

• Tuesday, October 22, at 4:00 p.m.: Crafts and Games: Programs for Elementary Grade Children with Developmental Disabilities

• Wednesday, October 23, at 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Halloween Parade and Party

• Wednesday, October 23, at 4:00 p.m.: STEAM Club for First Graders

• Thursday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m.: Pajama Storytime

• Monday, October 28, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime

• Tuesday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime

• Tuesday, October 29, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime

• Wednesday, October 30, at 10:30 a.m.: Duplo Lego

• Wednesday, October 30, at 4:00 p.m.: STEAM Club for First Graders

• Monday, November 4, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime

• Wednesday, November 6, at 4:00 p.m.: STEAM Club for First Graders

• Thursday, November 7, at 4:00 p.m.: Tweens and Teen Yarn Group

• Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m.: Tots Night Out With A Time For Kids

• Tuesday, November 12, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime

• Tuesday November 12, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime

• Tuesday, November 12, at 4:00 p.m.: Tweens Seashell Ornaments With The Whaling Museum

• Wednesday November 13, at 4:00 p.m.: STEAM Club for First Graders

• Thursday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m.: Pajama Storytime

• Saturday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m.: Play Hooray Babies

• Monday, November 18, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime

• Tuesday, November 19, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime

• Tuesday, November 19, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime

• Tuesday, November 19, at 4:00 p.m.: LEGO Club Grades K–5

• Wednesday November 20,

Bingo will be held on October 21 in the Children’s Room.

at 10:30 a.m.: DUPLO LEGO

• Wednesday November 20, at 4:00 p.m.: STEAM Club for First Graders

• Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m.: Pajama Storytime

• Monday, November 25, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime

• Saturday, November 30, at 12:00 p.m.: Tiny Songbirds

• Saturday, December 7, at 12:30 p.m.: Grow Crystals With Science Teacher Chris Buchman

• Tuesday, December 10, at 4:00 p.m.: LEGO Club Grades K–5

• Wednesday, December 11, at 10:30 a.m.: DUPLO LEGO

• Saturday, December 14, at 12:30 p.m.: Baking Coach Polar Bear Cupcakes Preschool

• Saturday, December 14, at 1:45 p.m.: Baking Coach Polar Bear Cupcakes Grades K–5

Celebrate Halloween Monday, October 21, at 4:00 p.m. with your friends (or come and make new friends)! Join the Children’s Librarian by playing Halloween BINGO and maybe win a small prize. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Unattended Child Policy

It is Library policy that all children under age 11 must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program.

Halloween

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

Learn how to be a great babysitter at the Garden City Public Library Safe Babysitting course.

Learn about Safe Babysitting at the Intro to Safe Babysitting Workshop

Join us for this Babysitting Workshop program, Intro to Safe Babysitting, on Saturday, October 26, at 3 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. We will be using the Intro to Safe Babysitting curriculum from Safe Sitter® as well as a presentation on food allergies a Girl Scout created for her Gold Award. Registrants must bring a doll to practice diapering. Registration is required online at https://www.gardencitypl.org/calendar/. 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.

Upcoming October Library Programs for Tweens and Teens

These programs are for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for these programs. Patrons can register online at https://www.gardencitypl. org/calendar/.

Registration is online at https:// forms.gle/f22DkxhPpbwCHK6WA for the following programs:

• Saturday, October 19, at 3 p.m.: Teen STEAM Workshop: Spooky Slime with Chris Buchman

Registration is online at https:// forms.gle/K5MLkTUVFTaCgPbEA for the following programs:

• Through Thursday, October 24: Ornaments for Community Service

• Thursday, October 24, at 4 p.m.: Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

• Friday, October 25, at

7 p.m.: Tweens and Teens 8th Annual Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party

• Saturday, October 26, at 3 p.m.: Intro to Safe Babysitting Workshop

Registration begins Monday, October 21, at 10 a.m. online at https:// forms.gle/tDyz9pRnnpFECCDB7 for the following program:

• Monday, October 21-Friday, October 25: Bookmarks for Community Service, Week Four. This is a take-home project.

Registration begins Tuesday, October 22 at https://forms.gle/ w3JVe7hRDZFmXEHM7 for the following programs:

• Monday, October 28, at 4 p.m.: Teen Crafternoon: DIY Halloween Canvas Drawstring Bags

• Tuesday, October 29, at 4 p.m.: Tween Tuesdays: Drama Workshop - This program is for tweens in Grades 4-7.

• Monday, November 4, at 3:30 p.m.: Inclusive Storytime Adventure - Teen volunteers needed. Volunteers should be in Grades 9–12.

• Tuesday, November 5, at 10 a.m.: Practice Digital Exam with C2 Education - Register no later than October 30 at 4 p.m.

Registration begins Monday, October 28, at 10 a.m. online at https://forms.gle/gb7Z2STitZJZgWwC8 (www.gardencitypl.org) for the following program:

• Monday, October 28–Friday, November 1: Bookmarks for Community Service, Week Five - This is a take-home project.

Registration begins Tuesday, October 29, at 10 a.m. online at https://

forms.gle/mFQAo55DPjxkTmfa9 for the following programs:

• Tuesday, November 5, at 4 p.m.: Teen Advisory Board - Apply to join the Teen Advisory Board here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/ teen-advisory-board-application/

• Wednesday, November 6, at 7 p.m.: Jump-Start College Admissions in Today’s Challenging Times with Michael Binder

• Thursday, November 7, at 4 p.m.: Tweens and Teens Yarn GroupThis program is for Grades 4–12.

• Thursday, November 7, at 7 p.m.: Friendship Bracelets for Community Service

• Saturday, November 9: Dessert Wars with the Young Engineers

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

Ongoing Take-Home

Community Service Opportunities

Looking to volunteer? Check out some of our ongoing take-home community service opportunities for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Please check at the Library for more information on each of these opportunities; all volunteer projects should be submitted at the Library with a Volunteer Form, which can be found outside the Tweens and Teens Room.

• Ongoing: Kindness Cards for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 10 cards can be submitted per volunteer monthly.

• Now until Thursday, October 31, 2024: Horror Stories

for Community Service - No registration required. Up to five horror stories can be submitted per volunteer.

• Now until Thursday, October 31: The Great Give Back: Cards and Letters for Veterans - No registration required. Up to 10 cards can be submitted per volunteer.

• Now until Monday, December 2: Holiday Recipe Cards for Community Service - No registration required. Up to five recipe cards can be submitted per volunteer.

Ongoing Programs

The following program requires no registration and is open to all ages.

• Now until Thursday, October 31: 3rd Annual Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt - No registration required. All ages are welcome to participate.

Tweens and Teens Knit and Crochet at the Library’s Tweens and Teens Yarn Group!

Tweens and teens practiced their knitting and crocheting during Tweens and Teens Yarn Group, which was held on Thursday, October 10, at the Library. Tweens and teens learn from their peers how to knit and crochet while using the Library’s yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks. This program is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department and is open to tweens and teens in Grades 4–12. The next Tweens and Teens Yarn Group will be held Thursday, November 7, at 4 p.m. This program was funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and teens can learn to knit and crochet at the Library's Tweens and Teens Yarn Group.

News from the Garden City Public Library

The film “A Beautiful Mind” will be screened on Monday, October 21.

Monday Movies

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

10/28/24: “ A Beautiful Mind ” (2001), 135 Mins.

Fall Programs

The Librarians and staff have been very busily planning programs for Fall 2024. We invite you to join us at the programs and we always welcome input and suggestions from our patrons. Below is our schedule so far for Adult Services:

Mah-Jongg (Register for each one separately)

Thursday, October 17 and October 31, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Large Meeting Room Players will be required to bring their own games and registration will be required on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). For additional information contact Adult Services at ( 516) 742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org.

Yoga with Kimberly

In the Large Meeting Room from 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Tuesday, October 22, November 5, November 19, December 3, December 10, December 17

Kimberly Mercadante is back with her popular Yoga Series! Join her for a yoga class for beginners and more. All are welcome! This is a series of eight classes to be held on

The novel “Long Island” will be discussed on Tuesday, November 12.

Tuesday evenings starting October 8, and continuing through December. A separate registration is required for each class. Beginning October 1, you can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or call the Reference desk at (516) 742-8405 x 5236.

Red Hot Mamas

Sunday, October 20, from 2–3 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room

Aged 55–85, the Red Hot Mamas have been kicking up their heels with Rockette-style tap dancing in the NY area. The company’s repertoire includes selections from Broadway shows, old time favorites and current popular tunes.

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

Mary Maguire Presents:

The Smithsonian Institute - Part 1 Thursday, November 7, from 2–3 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room

The Smithsonian Museum, on the Federal Mall in Washington, D.C., is often referred to as the “Attic of America.”Composed of nineteen independent buildings, it is crammed with thousands of treasures that will unlock countless memories for all.In Part 1, we will explore the Smithsonian Museum of American History. Inside, we will come upon Dorothy’s ruby slippers, the mask of the Lone Ranger, the actual

Star-Spangled Banner that was the inspiration for Francis Scott Key. Air Jordan’s sneakers, Jackie’s Inaugural gown, the eyeglass case that saved Teddy Roosevelt’s life –each of them with a wonderful story, just waiting to be told.

Adult Book Discussion:“Long Island”

Tuesday, November 12, from 7-8 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room

Join us as we discuss the book “ Long Island ” by Com Toibin. This book is the story of Ellis Lacey from Ireland who is married to Tony Fiorello, a plumber and one of four Italian American brothers — all whom live in a neighboring houses on a cul-de-sac in Lindenhurst, Long Island with their wives and children as well as Tony’sparents and other extended family who all live, work, eat and play together. Ellis is in her forties with two teenage children and has no one to rely on in this still-new country. One day when Tony is at work and Ellis is working from home on her accounting, there is a knock on the door and an Irishman tells her that his wife is pregnant with Tony’s child and that when the baby is born, he will not raise it, but instead with deposit the child on Ellis’ doorstep. Please register on Eventkeeper. For additional information contact Adult Services at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or r email speakingofbooks@ gardencitypl.org.

Books will be available at the Reference desk to be checked out.

Mary Maguire Presents:

The Smithsonian Institute - Part II Thursday, November 14, from 2-3 pm in the Large Meeting Room

In Part II, we are off to visit the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, its Postal Museum, and its African-American Museum. We will certainly look into the Air and Space Museum to view the Spirit of St. Louis and find out all the drama behind Lucky Lindbergh’s famous trip across the pond. We will catch up on the progress being made on the Smithsonian Museum of Women which is now on the drawing board. And what about all those jewels at the National Museum of Natural History - the Hope Diamond awaits. Museum Pass Information Print From Home for Some Passes! Through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Library offers free passes to select museums and cultural institutions. You can make a reservation to borrow a Museum Pass from one of the member institutions in our Museum Pass Program. Some museum passes are now available to print from home. If you do not have access to a printer, the library will be happy to print the pass for you. These passes will be good for one day only.

Please note that not all museums participate. Passes for the follow -

The Red Hot Mamas will perform at the Library on October 20.

New event calendar, temporary program registration forms

Due to continuing technical issues with Eventkeeper, please visit https://www.gardencitypl.org/calendar to view our Event Calendar. Links are available on this webpage to our new temporary program registration forms as well as a printable calendar for the months of October, November, and December 2024.

You must submit a separate form for each program you are registering for and you must submit a separate form for each individual you are registering for each program.

Using the registration request form does not guarantee a spot in the program you are requesting registration for. You will receive an email confirmation to confirm registration or to let you know if you are on the waiting list for the program.

If you were previously successfully able to register for an upcoming program via Eventkeeper, your registration still counts and you do not need to fill out this form for that program. Please note that not all programs require registration through Eventkeeper and only programs that originally required registration through Eventkeeper are listed on the Google Form.

The links for the temporary registration forms for library programs can also be found below.

Registration is live online using the QR Code or at https://forms.gle/ f22DkxhPpbwCHK6WA for the following programs:

• Through Thursday, October 31: “Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge” (Ages 4–Grade 5)

• Saturday, October 19, at 3:00 p.m.: “Teen STEAM Workshop: Spooky Slime” with Chris Buchman (Grades 6–12)

• Tuesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m.: “Yoga with Kimberly” (Adult)

• Thursday, October 31, at 10:00 a.m.: “Mah-Jongg” (Adult)

• Tuesday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m.: “Yoga with Kimberly” (Adult)

• Tuesday, November 12, at

7:00 p.m.: “Adult Book Discussion – Long Island by Colm Toibin” (Adult)

• Thursday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m.: “Mah-Jongg” (Adult)

• Tuesday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m.: “Yoga with Kimberly” (Adult)

• Tuesday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m.: “Yoga with Kimberly” (Adult)

• Thursday, December 5, at 10:00 a.m.: “Mah-Jongg” (Adult)

• Tuesday, December 10, at 7:00 p.m.: Yoga with Kimberly” (Adult)

• Tuesday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m.: “Yoga with Kimberly” (Adult)

• Thursday, December 19, at 10:00 a.m.: “Mah-Jongg” (Adult)

Registration is live online using the QR code or at https://forms.gle/ K5MLkTUVFTaCgPbEA for the following programs:

• Through Thursday, October 24: “Ornaments for Community Service” (Grades 6–12)

• Monday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m.: “Toddler Storytime” (18 Months – 36 Months)

• Monday, October 21, at 4:00 p.m.: “Halloween Bingo” (Grades K–5)

• Tuesday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m.: “Mother Goose Storytime” (Ages Birth – 17 Months)

• Tuesday, October 22, at 11:30 a.m.: “Preschool Storytime” (Ages 3-5 Years)

• Tuesday, October 22, at 4:00 p.m.: “Crafts and Games: Programs for Elementary-Grade Children with Developmental Disabilities” (Grades K–5)

• Wednesday, October, 23, at 10:30 a.m.: “Preschool Halloween Parade and Party” (Ages Birth–5 Years, Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, October, 23, at 4:00 p.m.: “STEAM Club for First Graders” (Grade 1)

• Thursday, October 24, at 4:00 p.m.: “Tweens and Teens

Dungeons and Dragons” (Grades 6–12)

• Thursday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m.: “Pajama Storytime” (Ages 2– Grade K)

• Friday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m.: “Tweens and Teens 8th Annual Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party” (Grades 6–12)

• Saturday, October 26, at 3:00 p.m.: “Intro to Safe Babysitting Workshop” (Grades 6–12)

Registration begins Monday, October 21, at 10:00 a.m. using the QR Code or online at https://forms. gle/tDyz9pRnnpFECCDB7 for the following program:

• Monday, October 21 –Friday, October 25: “Bookmarks for Community Service,” Week Four (Grades 6–12)

Registration begins Tuesday, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. online using the QR code or at https://forms.gle/ w3JVe7hRDZFmXEHM7 for the following programs:

• Monday, October 28, at 10:30 a.m.: “Toddler Storytime” (18 Months–36 Months)

• Monday, October 28, at 4:00 p.m.: “Teen Crafternoon: DIY Halloween Canvas Drawstring Bags” (Grades 6–12)

• Tuesday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m.: “Mother Goose Storytime” (Ages Birth–17 Months)

• Tuesday, October 29, at 11:30 a.m.: “Preschool Storytime” (Ages 3–5 Years).

• Tuesday, October 29, at 4:00 p.m.: “Tween Tuesdays: Drama Workshop” (Grades 4–7)

• Wednesday, October 30, at 4:00 p.m.: “STEAM Club for First Graders” (Grade 1)

• Monday, November 4, at 3:30 p.m.: “Inclusive Storytime Adventure - Teen Volunteering” (Grades 9–12)

• Monday, November 4, at 4 p.m.: “Inclusive Storytime Adventure” (Grades 2-5)

• Tuesday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m.: “Practice SAT Digital

Exam with C2 Education” (Grades 9–12)

Registration begins Monday, October 28, at 10:00 a.m. online using the QR code or at https://forms.gle/ gb7Z2STitZJZgWwC8 for the following program:

• Monday, October 28 –Friday, November 1: “Bookmarks for Community Service,” Week Five (Grades 6–12)

Registration begins Tuesday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m. online using the QR code or at https://forms.gle/ mFQAo55DPjxkTmfa9 for the following programs:

• Monday, November 4, at 10:30 a.m.: “Toddler Storytime” (18 Months–36 Months)

• Tuesday, November 5, at 4:00 p.m.: “Teen Advisory Board” (Grades 6–12)

• Wednesday, November 6, at 4:00 p.m.: “STEAM Club for First Graders” (Grade 1)

• Wednesday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m.: “Jump-Start College Admissions in Today’s Challenging Times,” with Michael Binder (Grades 9–11 and Their Parents)

• Thursday, November 7, at 4:00 p.m.: “Tweens and Teens Yarn Group” (Grades 4–12)

• Thursday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m.: “Friendship Bracelets for Community Service” (Grades 6–12)

• Thursday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m.: “Tots’ Night Out with a Time for Kids” (Ages 2–5 Years, not in Kindergarten)

• Saturday, November 9, at 3:00 p.m.: “Dessert Wars with the Young Engineers” (Grades 6–12)

If you have trouble registering through the new registration forms, please call the Library at 516-742-8405 and ask for the department for the program you are registering for, or for any librarian to assist you.

We thank you for your understanding on this matter. We look forward to seeing you soon!

News from the Garden City Public Library

ing museums still need to be picked up at the Library: 9/11 Memorial & Museum, NYC (2 adults & 2 children); Empire Pass, Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City (2 adults & 2 children); MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art), NYC (5 visitors) and Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Old Bethpage.

The following Library Museum Pass rules remain in effect.

• Museum passes are available only to Garden City Public Library cardholders in good standing who have signed the Museum Pass User Agreement. Museum passes may be reserved in advance and must be checked out by an adult (18 years and older) family member.

• Reservations will be taken up to one month in advance of the

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

Second graders earn Pajama Day Party

The Stratford School’s constitution is made of Four Pillars: Responsibility, Respect, Citizenship, and Perseverance

One class in particular, the Mendonis’ 2nd grade class, follows a point system to make sure they achieve these pillars.

Ms. Mendonis, a Garden City teacher of 22 years, has the students earn points by providing ‘wow’ answers, following instructions, good listening and helping others. They were so great at it, that they’ve already achieved 500 points and earned a pajama day and movie!

“They've shown what it means to be great classroom citizens and the best versions of themselves. So proud of their hard work and positive attitudes!” says Ms. Mendonis.

GCHS honored by College Board for AP programs

College Board announced that Garden City High School has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll, earning platinum distinction for the second consecutive year.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

Garden City High School earned

platinum distinction on all three metrics used for the designation. Highlights include:

• College Culture: Ninety-one percent of students in the Class of 2024 took at least one AP exam in their career. This percentage remained consistent from 2022–23.

• College Credit: The percentage of students in the Class of 2024 who scored a 3 or higher on any AP exam in their career was 86%, an increase of 6% from 2022–23.

• College Optimization: The percentage of students in the Class of 2024 who took 5 or more AP exams including one prior to 11th grade

increased to 39%, an increase of 2% from 2022–23.

“This award showcases the culmination of the elite level instruction and development our teachers and staff districtwide provide our students as well as the students’ own talent and dedication,” said Garden City Assistant Principal Connor Cohn. “We are thrilled to have earned this distinction for the second year running.”

“AP gives students opportunity to engage with college-level work, to earn college credit and placement, and to potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “The schools that

have earned this distinction are proof that it is possible to expand access to these college-level courses and still drive strong performance – they represent the best of AP.”

College Board’s Advanced Placement Program enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue— skills that prepare them for college and beyond.

A couple of buddies having a good time. Everyone is listening carefully. Getting ready for the movie!

Pajama Day is so much fun!

Ms. Mendonis is very proud of her class.

Arborist, RecComm discuss tree canopy

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expressed his commitment to enhancing Garden City’s arboriculture. He emphasized his goal of maintaining a high quality of trees, often engaging in discussions with residents about trees near their homes or schools.

“I am not here to cut down our trees and make Garden City a barren place –I want to help make the village better than what I found it, and I want to take our tree program into the future,” he commented.

During the meeting, Umana shared a 2009 article by Washington State Department of Agriculture Entomologist Dr. Chris Looney, which highlights issues affecting Garden City’s Sugar and Norway Maples, two species experiencing decline.

Analysis of Tree Issues

While they can be beautiful, early fall changing colors of the trees on the Stewart Mall, the deep reds, oranges and yellows, are indicative of the vascular system of the trees suffering.

“There’s a large issue with those types of trees – it appears to me that the first problem they were hit with was sunscald where in the colder months they have warm temperatures during the day with the sun beaming on the tree trunk, keeping it warm, then freezing temperatures at night cause cells underneath the trunk where the vascular system is (the cambium cell layer or the growing part of the trunk) to die. As they die the bark peels away from the tree trunk. As the bark peels off you can see the spores underneath, and it’s already happening to a large number of trees here and leads to quite a bit of die-back. This issue is very prevalent on Stewart Mall and when I brought this to people’s attention, the pushback came from people asking why the village will be removing trees,” Umana told the Rec. Commission last week.

He noted that his priority of protecting and enhancing the arboriculture found throughout Garden City comes hand-in-hand with his role of educating all residents about the environmental and biological issues local trees are facing.

The Rec. Commission learned about village Rec./Park’s tree crew that covers pruning duties around town. Umana said the pruning is opening a wound done on a branch; with the wounds open, surrounding trees could spread spores that cause vascular issues and ultimately the demise of another tree.

As the sunscald takes place and the bark peels off, according to Arborist Umana cankers can develop - a necrosis of tissue that starts to spread. He explained,

“If it’s in a branch of a tree you can remove the single branch and contain the damage, but if it gets into the trunk

of the tree then the tree is in trouble and has to be removed – if it’s not removed the cankers produce spores and those spread if the tree is left in place.”

Sugar and Norway Maples are especially susceptible, while Red Maples have shown better resistance.

Moving Away from Monocultures

Umana advocates for diversifying Garden City’s tree species to reduce vulnerability to pests and disease. He reported that the village tree crew has begun removing unhealthy trees, particularly decaying Sugar Maples.

“They are trees that are dying slowly and no longer growing vigorously –it’s leading to a bad aesthetic and bad appearance for the village. I’m here to make this village better and to try and make it an even more beautiful place. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result – that’s what the village had been doing in prior years with removals of trees and going back to plant the same exact species, and we need to move away from that,” Arborist Umana said.

When asked about replacements, Umana recommended Red Maples and Linden trees, which are more resistant and provide shade. He emphasized the need to gradually phase out the struggling species in favor of healthier options.

“If we can eliminate the big offenders, unfortunately the Sugar Maples and Norway Maples, as we see them start to break down then we bring more Red Maples and Linden trees, big shade trees that people like, we can build a better and healthier system of plants here and that’s what we are hoping to do,” Umana said.

Addressing Resident Concerns

Trustee Vinny Muldoon echoed concerns from residents about tree removals, noting that a meeting was scheduled with Umana and Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni to address these issues.

“We’ve talked about trying to make our trees’ situation better. There is a 100-year-old tree on Tanners Pond Road which is magnificent but it’s over a foot into the street and two feet into the sidewalk, and there’s a neighbor who has had to change their sewer line because its roots got into it. We are faced with making good and at times tough decisions on tree policies for the village. Joe has been great to work with village staff on updating that, and I have told the residents he’s the one guy to assess each tree situation,” he commented, adding that Superintendent Borroni will be ready to work with the tree crew and help out where needed.

Correcting Misinformation

During the meeting, the commission discussed misinformation circulating

on social media about the removal of “hundreds of trees.” Umana clarified that the village only removes trees that are dead or dying, and stressed the importance of communicating accurate information to residents.

Muldoon reassured residents that healthy trees are not being removed and that the village is focused on preserving the community’s green spaces.

“If there’s dead trees and issues with disease that’s a priority – the ones that are certainly dying or dead need to be removed, and they look terrible staying up. And on Stewart Avenue, I have noticed that some of the trees planted not long ago are only around 2 inches in diameter so they are more like twigs…I would be 147 years old by the time they become six inches wide,” he commented.

Arborist Umana said Stewart Mall offers the village team “the allowance of planting space” so the trees that go in there could be the larger varieties.

“We can add something a little more mature, and it only boils down to our resources. A larger tree does cost more money than a tree of 2.5 or 3-inch diam-

eter. If we have the resources to plant larger trees then I can do it…. When I started the job at the start of the year, the village was paying a contractor for lesser quality trees. Then I moved us along and we got trees twice the size of what we’d been getting and for half the price! We’re now putting in high-quality material and we are doing this labor in house with our men. The team is happy with the work and proud of what we’re accomplishing with trees planted,” he explained.

Trustee Muldoon encouraged residents to gain valuable insights and information about the trees by signing up for village emails, attending the Village Board of Trustees meetings and by contacting the Garden City Recreation Department if they have further questions. Later, Assistant Superintendent for Recreation and Parks Andy Hill, who is now leading the department, said the Rec. staff will start working on social media posts related to the work and attention on village trees.

GCAA Intramural Basketball registration now open

GCAA intramural basketball registration for the 2024-2025 season is now available at https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/11934. This link is also available at www.gc-aa.com (click Basketball and find the registration link on the home page). Please register early to lock in the rates of $115 for the K/1st grade clinics and $150 for intramural games (2nd-8th grades). Late fees of $25 will apply after October 31st. There are also limited spots for each grade and with over 800 participants, we do expect to reach capacity.

The GCAA intramural basketball season starts on Saturday, November 30th and runs thru early March (11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, and 3/1). Playoffs for older grades will be played on March 8 and conclude with Championship Saturday on March 15th. GCAA rosters, schedules, standings, and clinics are easy to follow via the GCAA Basketball website starting in late November.

Games will be played at St. Paul’s and our anticipated schedule for the 2024-2025 season is as follows:

8:00 - 9:00 AM (Kindergarten & 1st Grade Clinics, Boys and Girls)

9:00 - 10:00 AM (2nd Grade Boys)

10:00 - 11:00 AM (2nd/3rd Grade Girls)

11:00 - 12:00 PM (3rd Grade Boys)

12:00 - 1:15 PM (4th Grade Boys)

1:15 - 2:30 PM (5th Grade Boys)

2:30 - 3:45 PM (4th/5th/6th Grade Girls)

3:45 - 5:00 PM (6th Grade Boys)

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

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

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

GC Recreation Supt. resigns after long tenure

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the department remains committed to continuing the work Blake started.

“Nothing will change – we will not take it lightly and we will listen to you guys as Paul always did. Everybody in this room that works on our Recreation and Parks staff buys into Paul’s vision. Him stepping away does not change anything for our work, but for me personally there was so much more I could have learned from him with the amazing career he had. For Paul to reach his personal decision, I am so happy for him, though I do know he leaves with some second thoughts on it being the right time – but Paul would not leave our Department if he did not trust in myself and our team here to continue to offer what he built here,” Hill said.

Hill read a letter from Blake addressed to the Recreation Commission in which Blake thanked those he’s had the pleasure of working with and for in Garden City.

“Commission members – I have told you many times how much I love my job and what it means to me to be able to perform it for the residents of Garden City. But by now, I have to assume you have heard that I tendered my resignation on Friday, September 27th, and tomorrow (October 11th) will be my last day of employment here. This decision was not made lightly nor quickly; I made it for the benefit of my mental, emotional and physical well-being. I believe the Recreation Department is in good shape to continue moving forward in our mission to provide great programs and facilities to our residents and to interact with them in a positive manner. I genuinely appreciate all of you for your willingness to serve on the Commission, and for your honest questions, advice and opinions. It has truly been a privilege to serve with you,” Hill read on Blake’s behalf.

Trustee Vinny Muldoon, liaison to the Rec. and Parks Department, commented, “I’ll be the first to say how Paul

Blake has given us all an enormous amount of his time and dedication to his hometown village, Garden City, starting from the days he was a young man growing up and going to school here and later working in the Recreation and Parks system. Paul is a class act, as a human being first and in all the stuff he’s done for Garden City. He will be missed and our staff will have some big shoes to fill,” Muldoon said.

Hill explained that he believes as assistant director he will be the department head during the interim period, “while the Board of Trustees and village decide which direction they want to go in, whether they want to bring in somebody else or appoint a new position, however they do it, but tonight I can give our Rec. Commission reassurance that things will be continuing to work in the way they are working right now.

“We will all work to continue building his legacy and striving for the same goals, and we all want to offer residents and the whole community the best pro-

grams, fields, facilities and opportunities that we can. And we also know when and if we need Paul he’s always eager if we give him a call, he will be there to answer the phone,” Hill noted.

He also shared his gratitude for volunteers serving at Garden City Rec. Commission as he’s reaching the last months of his first year working in the village. He mentioned prior discussions he’s had with Trustee Muldoon and Rec. Commission members including Ray Meyer, Christian Siragusa and John Cantwell and said he’s grateful for the group’s support and positive steps so far in working together.

The meeting also touched on efforts to improve communication with residents, including through social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.

Muldoon concluded by praising the department’s team, noting their hard work and commitment to serving the village. “This is a great team made up of great people. Let’s keep working together to make things better.”

Environmental Advisory Board discusses aircraft noise issues

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You probably don’t notice planes flying above 3,000 feet high,” Quinn said.

Quinn also discussed the FAA’s Day/ Night Loudness (DNL) metric, which measures “airplane noise annoyance.” He criticized the FAA’s outdated data, noting that the last metrics were calculated in 2016.

“By the measure they use, a single plane which happened to present sound at 114 decibels would give the entire day a 65 decibel rating. In another instance, for a mean at 104 decibels, you would need about 10 planes to do that higher level. We talk about the decibel levels because background noise is just 45 to 50 decibels and we’re not asking planes to be quieter than background noise,” Quinn said.

Members of TVASNAC had asked for a study to be done mapping out the areas of plane noise. In his presentation the 55-decibel contour was highlighted, though it had higher db levels surrounding it.

“We use 65 decibels because of the plane noise, and for planes actually taking off the sound right on a runway reaches 140 db. According to the map, Garden City sits beyond the 55 decibel contour, defined by their posted map. You will find out that their posted map does not reflect reality,” he advised.

Differences between aircraft noises

The two forms of aircraft noise, helicopters and planes, come from different elevations. Because the regulations dictate 1,000 feet of separation between aircraft, over central Nassau County helicopters in the area need to stay

flying under 600 feet. Generally helicopters operating around Garden City stay approximately 1,000 feet north or south of the LIRR lines.

Runway 22L at JFK sees the most arrivals, with about 7,000 landings per month. However, in the summer months, flights crossing Garden City’s skies increase significantly. In July 2023, Runway 22L saw over 14,000 arrivals.

“In June there were 10,085 flights that crossed the Village of Garden City’s skies on their way to JFK. In July, the number of flights rose to 13,286 and in August it dropped to 9,154 flights. That sum in comparison to the other arrivals runways during the same period – the 4R’s and 13L’s – was striking. The 4R runways saw just under 3,000 and 13L’s had over 2,000.

“By far, we get a large number of the JFK-bound flights. In July of 2023 the 22L’s runways had over 14,000 arrivals. The annual average is about 7,000. Compounding the problem, if you use 22L’s data you might simultaneously permit arrivals at 22R runways (another runway just above the line to the village. During peaks for arrivals at JFK, planes are allowed to arrive about 90 seconds apart. If you are running the runways simultaneously you basically can have each one operating in 90-second intervals and never receive a reprieve of sound,” he shared with the EAB.

Call to Action

Quinn discussed the possibility of changes in flight patterns, altitudes, and night curfews to mitigate noise, particu-

larly during late-night flights.

“To make changes to achieve getting under the 65 decibels DNL, it may require changes in flight patterns, altitudes and approaches as well as curfews at night. In California, there had been curfews at several airports over noise complaints. The calculated impacts of night flights – those flights between 10 pm and 7 am – are weighed more heavily….Reducing overnight arrivals makes sense.”

Quinn says TVASNAC and Garden City wish to see that happen, but apparently the FAA is not calculating JFK’s inbound flight plans using the actual number of flights. “They have not updated the actual number of flights over our area for several years,” he advised.

Another solution he brought up was changes in the use of JFK’s runways. Quinn said the criteria for FAA determinations on which runways are used at JFK and any airport begins with efficiency, safety and wind patterns.

“Wind patterns have only minimally been reflected in actual runway use. About 12 years ago, over one weekend TVASNAC had recorded pilot conversations with TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities) – with a 45 MPH crosswind, the plane was designed not to land in anything over a 30 MPH crosswind, and the tower told them ‘continue in.’ That issue resulted in a $1,000 fine for not following that FAA directive – but when you realize there

are 400 passengers per plane and the price of each ticket, no one cares,” he said.

The next TVASNAC meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 28, at Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead. Residents can file noise complaints by calling 1-800-225-1071. More information is available on the Floral Park Village website.

Get Involved in the Village Village Trustee Jessica Tai, co-chair of the EAB, noted that low-flying planes have impacted quality of life in Garden City and nearby communities. The EAB plans to form a subcommittee on plane noise and is inviting volunteers to join.

“We would all like to thank Mr. Quinn for his informative presentation, and we encourage residents to file complaints by phone or online. And if you’re interested in participating with the subcommittee, please submit your resume and a letter of interest by Wednesday, October 30th to Village Clerk Kelly Galanek at KGalanek@gardencityny. net – Your involvement can help make a difference,” Tai shared.

The next EAB meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall and will also be available on Zoom. The meeting will cover water usage and a rebate program for smart sprinkler systems. H2M Architects + Engineers’ Andrew Manfredi will also discuss the village’s inventory of lead service lines.

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Rec. Commission discusses path to better field conditions

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Garden City Recreation Commission’s meeting on Thursday, October 10, focused on concerns about the quality of village-owned athletic fields at the St. Paul’s campus. Efforts to improve maintenance are underway, and suggestions for adding a new synthetic turf field have been proposed. However, these issues have yet to reach budget discussions with the administration and the Board of Trustees.

Assistant Superintendent of Recreation and Parks, Andy Hill, provided an update based on a report from consultants Brandstetter Carroll Inc. (BCI) on the state of Garden City’s recreational facilities. Hill noted that BCI rated the St. Paul’s playing fields as “fair,” bordering on “poor.”

“When we told them what we need to do for maintenance there and what we’re restricted to (use of only organic products) BCI then told us they were actually surprised those fields are as good as they are. There are definitely things that the Rec. Department must improve and that’s the scope of work, on behalf of the village, that BCI is on board to do and report to us on,” Hill shared.

Commission members expressed skepticism regarding recent claims that field conditions had improved significantly after five years of the all-organic treatment program, which only uses a pre-emergent chemical before the spring season. Several commissioners shared concerns from local youth sports organizations.

Commissioner John Sardelis shared thoughts from the GC Centennials’ soccer. The refreshing of sod near the goal mounts was explained as another step the department took to combat exces-

sive wear and tear in specific portions of the fields at St. Paul’s.

Commission member Ray Meyer brought his sentiments to the table, having researched editions of The Garden City News from six to seven years ago covering the “go green” momentum that ultimately led to the village’s decision to not use any chemical products to treat athletic playing fields. All-organic products have been in use since FY 2019-2020.

Meyer attended the Environmental Advisory Board meeting September 18th at Village Hall. He said he was surprised hearing Recreation Superintendent Paul Blake’s comments on the higher quality of village fields, and how the organics have been successful this year. For a long while people have noted the choppy and unsettled fields at St. Paul’s and their poor playability.

“The fields are not thriving and are not in good shape. As a group the EAB may be happy there’s no pesticides being used except for the preemergent. But that can’t be the only factor another village Commission thinks about…Or else, I fear you are going to have a tidal wave of other sentiments from residents, coming from 180 degrees direction. That will eventually happen if the fields’ concerns are not resolved either with new artificial turf or some kind of a new compromise. I’m trying to put this on the table so we can be effective in rectifying the problem,” Meyer explained.

He inquired whether or not the restrictions on field treatments have been brought up to the village counsel, Gary Fishberg, for his expertise, and if the Board will consider the matter a “stakeholder management issue.”

Meyer helped lead the Rec. Commission to take a productive direction on this matter, and said, “I think we

Arrest made in overdose death

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During the investigation, Garden City Police reviewed the victim’s phone and found a “selfie” video that was taken just 12 hours before she overdosed.

The video showed her talking to herself, discussing that she had been buying drugs on the street, and describing how she became addicted to pills containing what she believed was fentanyl.

DA Donnelly expressed frustration that New York State law does not allow for dealers like Booker to be charged directly with causing overdose deaths, despite the lethal consequences of their actions.

“[The victim’s] death is a tragedy that highlights the gaps in our legal system,” said Donnelly. “If our laws remain unchanged, more families will

as a group should agree that a rating of ‘Fair’ is not acceptable.”

Assistant Superintendent Hill, who began working for the village early this year, explained that the context in which Mr. Blake was providing timely updates to the EAB this fall was necessary. He clarified, for the average resident, they need to know that the fields at St. Paul’s are thriving on the current organic program “given the restrictions we have been working within” for the last several years.

Hill mentioned the recommendations of some of the local golf course professionals, who examined the municipality’s fields and said the only clear addition needed was more nitrogen into the grass – given the ‘no pesticide’ mandate.

He also told the Rec. Commission that his understanding was that the ‘outlawing’ of chemical fertilizers and field/grass treatments was driven by a vocal minority of the residents.

“My approach with the administration and Board of Trustees would be to ask them what would be the proper process? There needs to be a review of what we (Rec. and Parks) can work with if we really want to take the next step. I would inquire if we can examine using treatments on fields that our local golf courses use on their grass because then our grass will grow better. Until we change the regulations on the use of chemical treatments I would not know another answer to this,” he said.

Trustee Vinny Muldoon, the Board of Trustees’ liaison to the Rec. Commission punctuated the discussion last Thursday by sharing the belief he holds that Garden City needs to invest in building two more synthetic turf, multipurpose playing fields including at least one at St. Paul’s. He said the problems stem from wear on the fields

and St. Paul’s; being limited to the use of organic products and “not being able to be as aggressive” and either rest entire sections or put down ‘proper fertilizers.’ Muldoon, who grew up on a farm in Ireland, underscored the importance of proper fertilizers.

“The fertilizer is what you need to do and until they are allowed to do it then here’s the program – we examine the right stuff to use to control the crabgrass and control grubs, and everything else. If we do that religiously every year and aerate the ground to get some good perk to it, you’re going to have great fields. It’s no coincidence that when that stopped happening the quality nosedived – then if you have one problem, something else comes up. But as the saying goes the buck stops with the village trustees and mayor,” Trustee Muldoon said.

He told the Commission that doing something different is the obvious need, because another minor tweak or two to field treatments will not deliver the results sports teams and residents are looking for.

“Everybody knows it but nobody wants to say it – in spite of what’s being done, in another three years those fields will still look like they do and they might even look worse if we don’t go a different route. It will be no different unless the village changes course on the applications we are doing and the approach. Until we as a Board of Trustees make some tough decisions that not everybody will be happy with, but they’re in the best interests of our kids who want to play on reasonably good and SAFE turf, nothing can change. I think we need to take the shackles off and change some things, which means those tough decisions by the Board,” he commented.

endure the heartbreak of losing loved ones without holding those responsible fully accountable.”

Booker was arrested on October 11, 2024, by members of the Garden City Police Department.

Booker was arraigned before Judge Helene Gugerty on multiple felony charges, including two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. He pleaded not guilty and was released to pre-trial services with electronic monitoring. Booker was also ordered to surrender his passport and abide by a curfew. If convicted, he could face up to nine years in prison. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 13, 2024.

Il Gufo continues legacy at 7th Street location

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now includes the space next door to the right which was “Culinary Heights” from 1984-2022. Before that it was the “Garden City Cheese Shop”.

The name Il Gufo means “The Owl” in Italian as the restaurant offers a light Italian cuisine. The name “The

Owl” comes from a bar in Flatbush Brooklyn called “The Night Owl” which was owned by Richard Volpe, Sr. and his brother from 1968 until 2008. Tommy Ryan, who grew up in Rockaway Beach, would often go to “The Night Owl” and he and his partner decided to name this new restaurant “Il Gufo” - The Owl.

The front facade of “Il Gufo”. The entrance is on the right where “Culinary Heights” used to be. The restaurant logo on the far right is actually the letters G-U-F-O superimposed over each other.

Recycling Tip of the Week

Recycling Cardboard

To recycle your cardboard, please bring it to the village transfer station and place it in the recycling bay marked “corrugated cardboard,” as seen on the left.

Corrugated cardboard is used in mailing packages and is made of fluted or arched paper in the center, with two flat outer layers.

Other boxes such as boxes used for cereal, cookies, shoes and other household items should be thrown out with rubbish.

A permit is required to make use of the village transfer station. Permit applications can be obtained at the village’s business office or at this link: https://www.gardencityny.net/DocumentCenter/ View/259/Refuse-Disposal-PermitApplication-PDF.

The permit decal should be placed on the left front bumper of the vehicle.

Prepared by the GC EAB. See gardencityny.net for details.

How to exercise for everlasting bone strength

BY AHMED AHMED

It happens way too often…

Someone falls, breaks a bone, and their lives change forever. Many older adults are concerned with this becoming their reality…

And it’s certainly understandable. One in two adults who suffer a hip fracture are unable to regain the ability to walk independently!

But you don’t have to go down that road. A recent meta-analysis published in the Archives of Osteoporosis, found that postmenopausal women who did weight-bearing exercises saw a 1-3% increase, over a 12 month period, in bone mineral density.

Whether or not you are a postmenopausal woman, the data is clear…

Strengthening your muscles, through resistance training, is a surefire way to protect your bones and independence.

Here are three science-backed ways to exercise for strong bones!

When you’re doing resistance training, move slower. The faster you go, the more momentum moves the resistance instead of your muscles. By slowing it down, you give your muscles a chance

to get stronger through the whole exercise! This way, you add more good stress to your bones, which translates into an increase in bone mineral density. Work up to lifting heavier. Emphasis on work up. Here’s the thing, studies suggest lifting 80% and higher to your greatest physical capabilities is the most potent way to improve bone mineral density. But if you’re still starting out at the gym, get comfortable lifting lighter weights before going heavy or do it under the guidance of an exercise professional.

Progress your exercise. If you do the same exercise, every week, without changing any variables to make it more challenging… your muscles will not help your bones get stronger. So for example if you’re using a machine at the gym, one week do 10 pounds and then the week after that do 15 pounds (if it feels comfortable).

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Owners Tommy and Kathryn Ryan and Ali and Rich Volpe. The mural in the background was done by Rich Volpe. The “graffiti” all has symbolic meaning.

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your full deductions for your real estate taxes, New York State income and sales taxes. That tax savings will substantially increase your income which you and your family deserve.

Thomas M. Lamberti

Residents don’t want casino

To the Editor:

Thank you to Monica Kiely and Rich Catalano from the Say No To The Casino civic association for their highly detailed review of the current status of the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino at the October 15 meeting of the EPOA. The negatives are enormous, from decreased home values in communities near a casino to unending gridlock on local roads from the anticipated 23,000 daily gamblers plus employees, most of whom will travel by car or bus, increasing air pollution. The water burden is also huge: the Sands estimates it will need 875,000 gallons of fresh water daily from Long Island’s already stressed aquifers. Throw in increased crime— the FBI estimates 9% of total crime is due to gambling in counties with casinos, including human and drug trafficking, burglary, and gang activity—and the cost to taxpayers for police, fire and EMS calls will increase throughout Nassau County, with expenses for residents exceeding any tax revenue.

Please go to the website www. nocasinonassau.org for additional information and ways to stop this mega casino from coming here. The majority of Nassau residents do not want this casino. Contact info for our local and state politicians is on the website. Garden City residents Don Clavin (Town Supervisor) and Tom Muscarella (Council Member) may be reached at donclavin@hempsteadny.gov and tmuscarella@hempsteadny.gov.

Christine Mullaney Go vote

To the Editor:

In our country, there is a lot at stake! The forthcoming election may be the most important one in our lifetime, and certainly in mine. I don’t think it requires a rocket scientist to figure out who is the most qualified candidate! It is a MUST for all eligible people to cast their vote—preferably ahead of time, since nobody knows what may happen on Election Day. Let’s hope and pray that it will be smooth sailing without interruptions and that final results will become available on Election Day or a few days thereafter, at the latest.

Heinz Mayer

Paul’s made at the 10/2 WPOA meeting. George Salem also wrote a letter thenhis being a more global comment on the evening. All three of us have been known as demolition advocates. I wish to make known my position on why demolition or perhaps facade is a better choice than adaptive reuse. Note that In Dec. 2022 I announced I was no longer part of FDEM.

The joint letter did not address overall issues about Trustees’ views. It was intended to narrow issues, seek common ground on some St. Paul’s issues. But Mr. Salem has made far reaching comments compelling me to respond. I think time will tell how Trustee Muldoon executes his tasks on St Paul’s before evaluating his contributions on St. Paul’s or other matters. But obviously I and Mr. Orosz think he made some worthwhile comments at the meeting about St. Paul’s. I agree that Trustee Muldoon has instilled in the new Board a new energy but, despite the number of Old World trucks, I think canonization is premature.

out the County Social Services renovation to become Family Court project (across from homes on Washington Ave. and 11th St.) started 2014 will not complete until next year and is rife with delays, litigation and $10s of millions in overruns. (See front page Newsday, Aug. 30, 2023). I am not sanguine about potential grants providing much in the way of funds to support a project. After kicking this matter around for over 3 decades one would think some real substance would have attached to the pursuit of sizable grants or for that matter private donations. All Trustee Muldoon said was money will be sought and that is true enough but reliance on Frank McDonough’s ideas would be misplaced.

To be clear

To the Editor

Last week Bob Orosz and I wrote a letter, GCN p. 38 ) commenting on Trustee Muldoon statements about St.

To get off St. Paul’s for a moment, I do not share Mr. Salem’s views in several respects and contrary to Trustee Muldoon I have made it clear I think taxpayers paying for the cost of business owners obligations is wrong. Should I expect that if I have a roof issue I can rely on Trustee Muldoon to pay for it fix it for free or Trustee Chester to provide free insurance advice? And Trustee Chester advertise -”I saved Gorray 20% on his insurance”. Or what if Board members Flanagan, Finneran &/or Torino (has a good ring to it?) provide free legal as part of their Trustee duties, an ad saying got Gorray off no points on a 50 in a 30 zone? I think not a great idea for Board members to engage in this stuff. The fact is that the BOT has no policy on Trustees advertising their business. But one Trustee doing it on his own despite 100 years of never having been done, now sets a precedent. Will residents now run for office advertising their businesses? I disagree with Trustee Muldoon’s position on using taxpayer money to clean up 7th St. and other business areas because legally it is the responsibility of the merchants and appears to have only a transient effect on porous stone pavers. I didn’t like Trustee Muldoon’s position on delaying full funding of re-carpeting the library, a public Village owned building, to make it a 2 year deal. Note: the funding for that project is about 25% of the cost of the freebie power washing. (Disclosure: My late father in-law Blaise J. Opulente was briefly a Library Trustee and my wife is a long time reference librarian at Elmont).

Mr. Salem is entitled to his opinions, he did say he favors demolition but didn’t elaborate. I know of no construction project that would take over 10 years for a St Paul’s building but point

Trustee Muldoon never, as candidate or Trustee, expressed any thoughts about Trustee Torino’s (who was his running mate) proposed senior tax exemption declared illegal by the Mayor this Summer upon advice of Village counsel. Mr. Salem’s letter expressed concern about seniors paying for something they may never benefit from. (Note; As candidate, now Trustee Muldoon never commented on the now established as illegal Torino senior tax exemption which had obviously bolstered the preservation choice. He never campaigned that he wanted to save the building he themed on “I’ll listen to everyone” but since his first BOT meeting he favors “save every brick” despite that the BCI resident surveys have not even been completed.

I am eight years Mr. Salem’s junior, being squarely in the “mid senior” category. I share seniors’ concerns that a costly, protracted project may not provide much benefit to seniors especially those with worries about their fixed incomes. These concerns must be taken in consideration, but it takes a Village doesn’t it? Seniors don’t gripe much about school taxes, residents who don’t use the library don’t insist they shouldn’t pay taxes for it to be worthwhile. It is so unfortunate that some CAP members of this BOT think it is OK to tacitly endorse a fake tax exemption.

Remember Trustee Muldoon’s statement praising Trustee Torino’s “legal genius”.at a Board Meeting.

There are many important reasons why demolition is the preferred choice. For all residents everything is cost/ benefit analysis, balancing individual needs/wants with costs and benefits to all residents plus considering overall Village financial responsibilities to maintain what we have and evaluate future projects and liabilities. How do we spend our discretionary income in years to come? These subjects and decisions are far beyond the scope of knowl-

edge of one or more Trustees. Certainly residents must use their voices, not cede total control to any Board member. Consider the fact the long time decrepit St Paul’s school is not a necessity, has caused endless bickering and yet the Village and residents have done quite well without it maybe even better without the constant cost and distractions of keeping the building standing. I have persistently advocated demolition ($14.7M) with possibly incorporating historic building elements: using the bricks, front entrance, a bandshell in the design of a park ($15M or less) and/ or right sized community center (at $325-600 per sq. ft.) to follow because it is the quickest, most flexible, easiest to execute and most economically feasible way to proceed. Facade would also be less costly and affording more flexibility than adaptive reuse. That is my story and I am sticking to it.

S. G. Gorray

Walk Off Day

To the Editor:

A statewide demonstration to oppose the intrusion of males into girls’ sports has been scheduled for Thursday, October 24.

On that day, students at New York state high schools intend to conduct a walkout. The event is being referred to as Walk Off for Fairness Day. Walk Off for Fairness Day is organized by The Coalition to Protect Kids, an organization that formed in opposition to Proposal One on our ballot. If Proposal One is approved, boys will be allowed in girls sports, as well as bathrooms, and while that’s horrendous enough, it will also take away parents rights if a child says he wants transgender hormones and surgery. Courts could decide to remove the child from the parents if the parents don’t comply with their child’s wishes!

According to the New York Post, New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerry Kassar commented that “‘[it’s] hard to believe we’re even having the conversation that [girls’] sports would be for anyone other than girls.’” Unfortunately, the conversation is here, and concerned citizens should vote against it. Allowing teenaged boys to compete in girls’ interscholastic sports events is unfair (and sometimes even unsafe) because puberty gives boys undeniable advantages over girls in size, speed and strength. This fact is a major reason why girls’ sports exist in the first place.

For more info on the ramifications of Proposal 1, please visit www. ProtectKidsNY.com.

Patty Knap

ications everyday if someone cannot turn them in on October 26, 2024.

Recycling Cardboard

To recycle your cardboard please bring it to the Village Yard and place it in the recycling bay marked “Corrugated Cardboard.” Corrugated cardboard is used in mailing packages and is made of fluted or arched paper in the center, with two flat outer layers. Other boxes, such as boxes used for cereal, cookies, shoes and other household items, should be thrown out with rubbish.

Waste Collection Tips for Windy Days

Weather conditions can cause issues with collection of rubbish and recyclables. Containers frequently fall over, leading to spillage and materials being strewn throughout the streets. Winds as little as 35 mph can cause bins to tip over and blow debris onto streets or sidewalks. To help prevent these situations, consider the following suggestions:

• If your Recycling pail is less than

residence on October 13 for a carbon monoxide alarm. The issue was traced to a battery issue.

Motorist violations

A motorist on 7th Street was charged on October 13 with driving with a suspended license, improper license plates, and an uninsured vehicle.

Fire alarms

On October 13, GCFD and GCPD responded to two locations for fire alarms caused by burnt food.

Mail theft

A check placed in the mail was reported stolen, altered, and cashed by an unknown individual on October 13.

Truck violation

A truck operator was charged on October 13 with unlicensed operation and driving on Clinton Road during prohibited hours.

False fire alarm

Officers and firefighters responded to a residence on October 13 for a fire alarm triggered in error.

Fallen tree limb

On October 13, officers moved a fallen tree limb to the side of Adams Street and notified the Tree Department for removal.

Suspended registration

A Clinton Road motorist was charged

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half full, wait until your next scheduled pick up to put out your pail. This will prevent loose recyclables from being blown onto the streets.

• Did you know that your sanitation team starts collecting at 7:00 AM? If strong winds are in the forecast, place your rubbish and/or recycling pails at the curb just before 7:00 AM. This tip ensures that your rubbish and/or recycling pail is not facing the elements for too long.

• Cans, bottles and containers that can be crushed should be crushed! Condensing your recyclables makes them more dense and less likely to blow away. *Broken glass should be secured in a container or box and placed safely out with rubbish.

• Place heavier items securely on top of light-weight items. This is the safest way to ensure your light-weight recyclables stay inside the pail.

• Once your bins have been emptied, bring them in to reduce the chances of them being blown over and creating hazardous conditions for pedestrians and drivers.

Happening in Garden City

Friday, October 18th

6:30 p.m. Haunted Hike at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary Saturday, October 19th

10:00 a.m. Senior Center Open House on Golf Club Lane

3:00 p.m. Teen STEAM Workshop: Spooky Slime” with Chris Buchman (Grades 6-12) at the Library. Must register.

Sunday, October 20th

2:00 p.m. Red Hot Mamas performing selections from Broadway shows, old time favorites and current popular tunes at the Library

2:00 p.m, Halloween event featuring Casey Carle’s Bubble Mania. Wear a costume. Must register.

Monday, October 21st

1:30 p.m. Movie Matinée: L.A. Confidential at the Library

4:00 p.m. Halloween BINGO (Grades K-5) at the Library. Must register.

7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Meeting in the Library’s lower level Tuesday, October 22nd

6:30 p.m . Architectural Design Review Board meeting at Village Hall

7:00 p.m. Yoga with Kimberly at the Library. Must register.

Wednesday, October 23rd

10:30 a.m. Preschool Halloween Parade and Party at the Library. Must register.

7:30 p.m. Environmental Advisory Board meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom

Friday, October 25th

7:00 p.m. Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf Halloween Party. Nominal fee. Saturday, October 26th

7:00 p.m. Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf Halloween Party. Nominal fee. Sunday, October 27th

5:00 p.m. Trick-Or-Treat through creepy cottages for a Halloween-themed path into a Haunted Village at 108 Rockaway Avenue

Wednesday, October 30th

11:15 a.m. Senior Dance Performance Group at the Senior Center. Must register.

on October 13 with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed.

Grand larceny arrest

Garden City Detectives arrested a 27-year-old male on October 14 for allegedly stealing a $67,000 watch from Gross Jewelers on July 18. The man was also allegedly found with three forged driver’s licenses and charged with grand larceny and possession of forged instruments.

Motorist charges

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, a suspended registration, and speeding on October 14.

Fire alarm response

GCFD and GCPD responded to a 7th Street restaurant for a fire alarm on October 14. The alarm was caused by steam from the oven.

Speeding and unsafe driving

On October 14, a Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration, speeding, and unsafe lane usage.

Fallen tree limbs

Strong winds on October 14 caused multiple fallen tree limbs in Garden City, prompting police and the Tree Department to respond to three different locations for removal.

Small brush fire

Officers and firefighters responded to the Stewart Manor Train Station on October 14 for a small brush fire.

License suspension

On October 14, a Washington Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and suspended registration.

Arcing power lines

Officers assisted firefighters on October 14 in safeguarding a Cherry Valley Avenue home where strong winds caused arcing power lines.

DWI-related suspension

A Stewart Avenue motorist was arrested on October 15 for allegedly driving with a DWI-related suspended license and four additional suspensions. The driver was also cited for speeding.

Aggravated DWI arrest

Officers responded to a one-vehicle accident on Atlantic Avenue on October 15 and arrested the 43-year-old driver for aggravated DWI after an investigation.

Vandalism report

A vehicle parked in Parking Field 7N was found damaged by unknown means on October 15.

Suspended license charge

On October 15, a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and speeding.

Brush fire

Officers and firefighters responded to the Franklin Avenue train crossing on October 15 to extinguish a small brush fire.

Stewart Avenue violations

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, speeding, and unsafe lane usage on October 15.

False alarm

GCFD and GCPD responded to Adelphi University on October 15 for a fire alarm, which was determined to be a malfunction.

Overweight vehicle

A Clinton Road truck driver was charged on October 15 with operating an overweight vehicle.

Crossing guard positions available

The Garden City Police Department is currently seeking part-time crossing guards. Interested candidates can visit Police Headquarters at 349 Stewart Avenue or apply online.

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Thunder Walker 8s top Bethpage Golden Eagles 12-6

The team celebrates Branson Pepicelli's TD during the first drive of the game.

Garden City’s Community Park was hopping last Friday, October 11, with three back-to-back Thunder games under the lights, one of which saw the Thunder Walker 8s top the Bethpage Golden Eagles 12-6.

The Thunder started the game strong, with their first drive resulting in a touchdown run up the middle by Branson Pepicelli (7). The rest of the game was largely a defensive battle. The Golden Eagles barely snuck in across the line mid-second half to tie the game 6-6, turning the heat up on both teams, knowing the next score would likely win the game.

Ultimately, the Thunder Walker 8s emerged victorious. With 2:30 left in the game, back to back sweeps by Pepicelli and Patrick Hannan (87) resulted in the Thunder’s game-winning TD and tremendous late-game defensive pressure and tackles in the backfield by James Immordino (2) and Danny Eng (16) proved to be too much for the Golden Eagles.

The Thunder Walker 8s move to 4-2 on the season and take on the Valley Stream Green Hornets at Fireman’s Field in Valley Stream this Sunday at 9 a.m. Go Thunder!!!!

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The Bethpage runner is shut down immediately by Patrick Gomoka (6) as Anthony Canner (30) attempts to force a fumble.

Patrick Hannan (87) runs the ball up the field.

Coach Walker walks up for the coin toss with game captains Graham Baebler (24), Branson Pepicelli (7), James Kelly (43) and Braden Connolly (72).

Thunder Walker 8s team and coaches stop for a photo after their 12-6 win over Bethpage.

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Maxcom LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/28/2023. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Incorp Services Inc: One Commerce Plaza - 99 Washington Ave, Suite 805-A, Albany, NY 12210. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of TNT Roadside Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/02/2023. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Northwest Registered Agent LLC: 418 Broadway STE N, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Too much junk in your house?

Photos from the Village Archives

A selection from the extensive Village Archives which was recently relocated from the Library.. Others can be seen at www.NYHeritage.org - click on Organizations, G, and Garden City Public Library.

Comments/questions: email Historian@gardencityny.net

Garden City Estates Auction

The front of a brochure for an auction of 1169 building lots in Garden City Estates in June 1921, a lot being 20 feet wide. This auction, with the possibility of allowing businesses near the railroad stations, led to the adoption of the first zoning code that year. Before a more comprehensive code was adopted in 1924, a minimum of only 40-foot frontage was required to build., which resulted in a number of houses in West, Estates, and East presently being on 40-foot lots. As other parts of the brochure show, the majority of Estates lots had already been sold by 1921, with only areas to extreme southeast, north of Newmarket, and east of Oxford available. The included map shows that 194 parcels are indicated to already have houses on them. The auction resulted in the stated sale of the majority of the lots, with a further auction conducted in September. Archives identifier: fmap14a. Additional images: fmap14b, fmap14c, fmap14d, and fmap14e

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October 18, 2024

Wisconsin’s Elkhart Lake, An Intimate Resort Town with World-Class Motor Sports

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“I didn’t know you were into motor sports,” my Midwest friends said when I told them I was going to Elkhart Lake. I’m not, or at least I wasn’t. Before my visit to this popular Wisconsin vacation spot located an hour by car from Milwaukee and Green Bay and 2.5 hours from Chicago, I hadn’t even realized that the town is well known in the road-racing world for its Road America events, which attract spectators and participants from around the world.

For me, the allure was the promise of a relaxing four-day retreat in a friendly, human-scale setting, and this small village of just under 1,000 residents with no chain hotels, eateries, or mega malls with a top-notch spa seemed perfect. I loved that the town was small enough to be easily walkable and proudly preserved its history. A resort town since the late 19th century, its history as a retreat goes back even further. According to local lore, the indigenous Potawatomi attributed rejuvenating powers to the lake’s spring-fed waters.

The town’s story is told in signs, memorabilia and brochures all around town, and discovering it turned out to be part of the fun of being there. Elkhart Lake hit the map in 1873, when an ambitious, forward-thinking landowner persuaded the Milwaukee and Northern Railroad to set its route through the small village. Soon, city dwellers from Chicago, Milwaukee and Green Bay were discovering the natural beauty of the area.

Gambling establishments and speakeasies along with family-friend-

and Top-rated Spa

track. There are also skill-building driving classes for teens, winter and performance driving.

I signed up for their off-road UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) Driving Experience. After a brief orientation, the group I was assigned to set off on a journey that was terrifying at first, and then exhilarating as our rugged vehicles bounded over deep gulleys and bounced off boulders and logs. As my confidence grew, I began eagerly seeking out the steepest parts of the gulleys to splash through. (roadamerica.com)

ly hotels, attractions and lake sports sprang up as generations of families began making this their summer spot—a tradition that continues to this day. And even when gambling was taken off the table and roads replaced railroads, the town’s popularity continued to grow.

In 1950, an auto road-racing circuit was laid out that twisted through the town and around the surrounding countryside. That original course is now on the National Register of Historic Places and signs mark key locations along the way. As I explored the town, I was surprised at how sharp some of the turns were and found it amazing to imagine these being taken at high speeds with spectators lining the roads. Road racing was a risky sport and in a few years, the federal

government made racing on public highways illegal. The sport, as we know, didn’t die. The races simply moved to a handful of private courses like Road America, which opened in Elkhart Lake in 1955. It still ranks among the world’s fastest permanent road racing tracks.

The self-proclaimed “America’s National Park of Speed, Road America is known for its 14-turn, 4.048 mile road course and its one-mile Motorplex track. You don’t have to be a racing aficionado to enjoy Road America. On the day I visited, there were no official races, but it was thrilling to watch drivers zip around the course. The venue also offers scheduled times when visitors can take their own cars for a spin around the iconic four-mile track, or bicycle, walk or run the

I found myself being increasingly attuned to the car culture of Elkhart Lake, from the menu items like P.A.M.’s “hard left burger” and of the town’s craft brewery, the SwitchGear Brewing Co, to special events like the Concours d’Elegance pre-race parade of exotic race and sports cars through the village streets. With more time, I would have visited the Throttlestop Museum (throttlestopmuseum.com), which displays historic motorcycles and vintage, rare and restored limited edition automobiles.

Car culture especially permeates the Stop-Inn Tavern (siebkens.com/ dine/stop-inn-tavern/) which calls itself “the best bar on the racing circuit.” Its walls are a living museum of road racing, and on the nights I stopped by, the bar was lively with folks talking about their Road America experiences. If you go, be sure to find your way to the “secret bar”. It’s an intimate corner of the more upscale P.A.M.’s restaurant and a wonderful place to immerse yourself in historic road race photos and memorabilia.

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The four-diamond Osthoff Resort is the largest resort on Elkhart Lake and has the most amenities, including Aspira Spa, cooking and cocktail classes, indoor and outdoor pools, and an array of boat and bike rentals and pontoon boat cruises © Geri Bain

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Driving from Milwaukee Airport to the town, I noted the endless pastures and farms. Small wonder that the town’s restaurants feature so many local ingredients in their dishes. Just outside town, Henning’s Wisconsin Cheese (henningscheese.com) sources from local dairies to produce award winning cheddars, Colby and specialty items like mango fire and tomato basil cheddar. It’s also a great place to sample Wisconsin’s famed squeaky cheese, bite size pieces of fresh, unaged cheese that squeak when you bite into them. Visitors can watch a video, explore their museum to see how cheese was traditionally made, and watch its factory in action through viewing windows before sampling in the shop. While I didn’t have a chance to visit in person, I can vouch for their cheeses, which are sold around town. I loved them so much, I bought some to take home.

Local ingredients also make the town’s restaurants stand out. Lake Street Cafe (lakestreetcafe.com), on the Wine Spectator “Best of” Award of Excellence list, adds creative touches to the Midwest’s best. I especially loved their fennel salad, which included arugula, toasted cashews, parmesan, and a lemon dijon vinaigrette. And almost every restaurant offers its version of a local mainstay, the Fish Fry.

Not to be missed, the family owned Gessert’s Ice Cream and Confectionary shop (gessertsicecream.com) has been bringing smiles to the faces of kids of all ages since the mid 1920’s. And while the ice cream flavors and candies it sells have been updated, the ice cream parlor looks much as it did a century ago. It’s a visual as well as a taste treat.

The well-preserved historic buildings

that house the town’s shops and eateries give the town a unique sense of place, while one-of-a-kind jewelry, crafts and clothing by local designers and friendly storekeepers make it a fun place to shop.

Carrying its own line of clothing and hats, including a paint-your-own-cap kit, the STBF (Small Town Big Family) Shop (https://www.facebook.com/STBFShop) was full of tempting things to buy. Vintage Elkhart Lake (vintageelkhartlake. com) owned by an award-winning certified sommelier, has attractive arrays of Wisconsin and international wines as well as artisan foods, cheeses and chocolates. And the Paddock Shop at Road America (shop.roadamerica.com) is a great place to pick up one-of-a-kind racethemed products from dangling earrings in the shape of the Road America track to themed barware and clothing.

One of my favorite shops was Two Fish Gallery (twofishgallery.net). Its outdoor garden is punctuated with quirky ceramics and sculptures. Here, giant pencils pose among the shrubbery and colorful ceramic fish and turtles seem to swim through the flowers and greenery. Inside, fanciful pottery by local artist Patrick Robinson along with paintings, jewelry and other quality crafts make for unique gifts. And if your timing is right, you might be lucky enough to be able to join a pottery workshop, as I did. Working with Patrick was a rare opportunity not only to try my hand at something new, but to get to know a fascinating person and gain insights into the creative process. I’ll never look at pottery the same way again.

Geologically, this region is a Kettle Moraine, formed when retreating glaciers left finger-like lines of debris called moraines. The 1,200 mile Ice Age Trail, a

National Scenic Trail that traverses the state, passes along the edge of town and Kettle Moraine State Forest (dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/kmn) lies about 25 minutes from town. Hiking through the woods on a guided walk, I learned to spot the “kames,” conical hills comprised of compressed glacial debris left behind as the ancient glaciers retreated, and “kettles”, lakes and depressions in the land created in areas where huge chunks of glacial ice melted.

Elkhart Lake, an amazing 119 feet deep, is the fourth deepest of these kettle lakes in the state and its spring-fed waters keep it pristine and clear. Here, fishing is a year-round sport, and in summer the lake comes alive with kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. Happily for those who prize quiet, boats must observe nowake hours from 7:30 p.m. to 10 a.m. and on Sundays during the summer.

On my last day, I spent a wonderful morning at the Aspira Spa, located at the Osthoff Resort (osthoff.com/aspira-spa/). Ranked among the nation’s top 100 by Spas of America, the spa offers a wide range of customizable therapies. Some use fresh sprigs from native cedar trees and pristine water from the lake. I opted for one that combined aromatherapy with CBD oil, which fully unkinked my travel-tense muscles. I also opted for a 45-minute Salt Room session that cleared my allergy-clogged sinuses. A final soak in the whirlpool followed by a cool shower left me feeling relaxed and energized.

Elkhart Lake has three resorts and during my stay, I dined at and explored each of them. All have private lakefront beaches, varied dining options, and both traditional hotel and apartment-style accommodations.

The Osthoff Resort (osthoff.com),

Fall Vegetable Garden Questions

BY JEFF RUGG

Q: Help! I planted my tomato plants late, and then we had a lot of hot, dry weather, so there were no tomatoes. Now there are dozens of green tomatoes, but our average first fall frost is coming soon, so I think that many of the tomatoes are still going to be green when the frost comes. Can I cover the plants? Can I spray water on them like in the orchards to prevent them from freezing? I only know a few recipes for green tomatoes. What can I do?

A: Tomato, pepper and many other summer vegetables ripen more slowly as the days become shorter and the weather cools off. Leaving the fruit on as long as you can will allow the fruit to get closer to

being ripe, which will help when you do pick them. If there are a lot of vegetables to pick, don’t wait until the day of the first frost or you may not get to them all, especially if it gets dark as you rush to pick them.

Tomatoes don’t store for a long time when you pick them green, but they do store for several weeks. Place the bottom layer on cardboard, and place a layer of newspaper between any layers that you have to stack. Store at around 55 degrees. If you pick any with cracks or blemishes, you will need to process them within a few days. Don’t store them with the healthy tomatoes.

You can ripen tomatoes more quickly after picking by placing them in a paper bag. It will trap ethylene gas that the fruit release, which helps them ripen. You

where I stayed, is the largest and has the most amenities. It’s an AAA Four Diamond resort, and home to Aspira Spa, cooking and cocktail classes, indoor and outdoor pools, and an array of boat and bike rentals as well as pontoon boat cruises. There’s also a fitness center, sauna and hot tub that are open 24/7. The resort has three restaurants, the Concourse Restaurant, with a lovely outdoor patio, Otto’s, with a traditional Friday fish fry along with great breakfasts; my favorite was an omelette with mushroom, onions, bacon and Wisconsin cheddar atop a potato pancake. And for lovely sunsets and lively evenings, head to the Elk Room Lounge.

More intimate and casual, The Shore Club Wisconsin (shoreclubwisconsin. com) has indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, health center and campfire area. The Social, an atmospheric speakeasy, has outdoor deck seating overlooking the lake, fun menu with items like fried tempura cheesecake. and live jazz on summer weekends. The Tiki Bar also has live music. And The Theater presents improv comedy, music and other live entertainment.

Siebkens Resort (siebkens.com) is a landmark in its own right with a small, antique-filled lobby. It has an outdoor pool and is home to the Stop-Inn Tavern, an outdoor bandstand with live music in the summer, P.A.M.s Dining Room and Cocktail Bar, and Sissy’s, for to-go treats like locally made gelato and cold-brew coffee.

Elkhart Lake turned out to be just the change of pace and relaxing getaway I was seeking. While it’s just under two hours by plane from New York, I felt I had traveled far from my everyday life. For more information, visit elkhartlake.com

can place an apple or banana in the bag, as they also release a lot of ethylene gas. Only green tomatoes that are mature will ripen further off the vine.

Peppers and many other garden vegetables that are not quite mature can still be harvested and processed or frozen. We eat green peppers all the time, so they can be harvested and stored in the refrigerator for several weeks before needing to be processed or cut up and frozen.

If vegetables are cut up and placed separately on trays in the freezer until frozen, they can be placed into freezer bags without sticking together.

You can cover some vegetable cool-season crops with row covers to prolong the

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BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Just when I thought I’d heard of everything when it comes to the pastimes and games of retirees, another one came down the pike.

A neighbor who’s also retired invited my friends and me to play euchre. Ray had started a euchre club in the neighborhood and was encouraging people to join in. My first question for Ray was what’s euchre and even though he pronounced it “yew-ker,” I found myself mispronouncing it in the beginning. I was adding extra letters to the pronunciation, especially putting an extra “r” in the pronunciation but after a while I got it.

Ray very patiently explained that euchre has been around for a long time but maybe I’m just more used to playing poker. Five cards are dealt to each person and it’s usually played with four people in two teams but you could have more tables of people playing euchre at the same time. The more the merrier as they say. That’s what turns a card game into a party. Bring along some snacks and beverages and it’s even more of a party.

Euchre is different in that it is played with a deck of cards that only includes aces, kings, queens, jacks, 10s and nines of each suit. Of the 24 cards in euchre, only 20 are played each hand. Four cards remain face-down in the “kitty.”

In euchre there are five rounds or “tricks” in each game. Each player will place one card down on the table on their turn, and a player takes a trick when the card they placed is the highest out of any other card. The game ends when one team reaches 10 points.

As with most other card games, euchre needs both luck and the skill that comes from playing often. The more advanced your play becomes, the more frequently you’ll come across the advanced euchre terms such as the “left

a party & we’re

bower,” the “right bower” and being “in the barn.”

I won’t get any more complicated than that. Suffice it to say that if you like (or love) playing cards, this euchre card game might appeal to you. Ray, his wife Alice and his friends play for their amusement. They make it clear that no gambling is involved. Something new sounded interesting so one Friday my friend, Tracy, and I met Ray and seven other people to play euchre. I was curious to see what this new club was all about.

Before retiring seven years ago I enjoyed playing all sorts of card games and board games. Poker, hearts, gin rummy and spades are some of my favorites. I enjoy playing Uno with my young nieces and nephews and sometimes I let them win on purpose.

As far as board games go, I’ve always enjoyed playing Loaded Questions, Scattegories, Yahtzee and Scrabble. Rummikub is pretty good, too. My favorite board games are Clue and Monopoly. I switch off depending on if I want to participate in a detective game or “whodunit” vs. being an adventurous real estate investor who rolls the dice and goes around the board collecting properties while avoiding any penalties. I always like snapping up the four utilities then I continue on.

Tucked away in my cabinet I’ve got a fold-up board game that has four games in one. It includes Yahtzee, Clue, Scrabble and Sorry! It includes all of the dice, cards, score cards and directions needed for each game. Measuring 17 inches by 14 inches by 1 inch, it’s a compact set that stores easily.

When company comes and I pull out that “board game,” it’s always fun watching the young kids realize there really are four games in there - and I’m amused as they pore over each choice then decide which one they want to play.

playing euchre

Since retiring I’ve joined some new groups - at my public library, at senior centers and ones that rotate among people’s homes - and I have to say that this new euchre club in my neighborhood is piquing my interest.

It’s an informal one meaning people can participate or not depending on what else they have going on in their schedules. The group meets every other Friday to play euchre.

We have gone twice so far and even though we were newbies to the game, the “old timers” were patient about showing us how to play. Those old timers wore visors and had on their poker faces but we weren’t put off by thatwe’ve played poker hundreds of times before and know that look.

We caught on to playing euchre and it was a fun time. We met some people in the neighborhood we’d never met before plus we had a chance to talk to some people we had seen in passing, to say “hi” to but really hadn’t spoken to at length.

At one point Tracy, Alice and I got talking about a recent movie we had

seen and liked very much, “Reagan,” then Ray and his friends got our attention and brought us back to the card game at hand.

I was comfortable playing various card games but had stretched myself a bit in playing euchre. As we played I couldn’t help but think about how different it is from so many other card games I’ve played before. Euchre is a serious game that takes concentration but it’s a social game, too. My group was a fun group although they do focus on winning.

In conversation it came out that Ray and company call themselves “euchre enthusiasts” and after seeing them play, I’d call that a fair assessment. They get caught up in the game just like I get caught up when playing Clue.

The rules of the game are different with euchre so that takes some getting used to but we jumped right in and played. A good time was had by all and next time maybe we’ll play euchre - or maybe we’ll stick to our tried-and-true poker. Time will tell.

A Widow Doesn’t Have To ‘Live in Sin’ To Get Social Security

BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: My mother told me she remembers a time when women had to “live in sin” (those are her words) to avoid losing Social Security benefits. She couldn’t elaborate, but she thinks some senior women still have to do that today. Do you know what she is talking about?

A: Yes, I know exactly what she is talking about. It has to do with the payment of Social Security widow’s benefits. And it makes a good story about how Social Security and politics can make strange bedfellows!

I have to start out by explaining the thinking behind widow’s benefits. They, along with other payments available to wives (and to a much lesser extent, husbands) and minor children, fall under the broad category of what the law calls “auxiliary and survivor benefits.” These are benefits payable to the dependents of someone getting a Social Security retirement or disability check or to the survivors of a worker who has died.

The concept of “dependency” is a key qualifying factor. In other words, a potential auxiliary or survivor beneficiary must prove that she or he was financially dependent on the primary spouse or parent.

To keep people from having to present all kinds of personal and financial records as part of the application process, the law provides shortcuts to help prove dependency. For example, with only a few exceptions, children are deemed to be dependent on a parent with whom they are living.

And in the case of a spouse, the law assumes the person with the lower Social Security benefit was probably financially dependent on the person with the higher Social Security benefit.

For example, let’s say Tom is 66 and getting $2,800 per month from Social Security. His 62-year-old wife, Becky, is due $700 in her own monthly retirement benefits. Because Becky has the lower Social Security benefit, she is presumed to be financially dependent on Tom and thus qualifies for spousal benefits on his record. On the other hand, Tom, with the much higher Social Security retirement check, could not be considered financially dependent on Becky.

Having established the ground rule of “dependency” as a qualifying factor for spousal benefits, let’s get to the fun part of this column -- the sinning part!

We need to go back in time to about 50 years ago. Millions of women were collecting widow’s benefits on their deceased husband’s Social Security accounts. And some of those women, once a suitable mourning period had elapsed, might eventually start batting their eyes at a handsome bachelor or widower they met at the bingo parlor, or senior center or across the produce aisle at their local supermarket. (This was long before online dating

became a way to find a potential mate.)

And sometimes, sparks would fly and the sweet, lovely elderly couple would decide to get married. All was happiness and bliss until the woman realized this: If she got married, she would lose the widow’s benefits she was collecting on her first husband’s Social Security record!

How could this be? Well, it all has to do with that concept of “dependency” as a qualifying factor for her widow’s benefits. To repeat, she was getting those benefits because she was deemed to be financially dependent on her first husband. But if she married husband number two, then the law would consider her to be this new guy’s dependent spouse. That meant she could no longer be deemed dependent on her first husband. Therefore, she would no longer qualify for widow’s benefits on his Social Security record.

So how did she get around this law? Well, that’s where the “sinning” came in. If the couple merely lived together, as opposed to legally tying the knot, she could keep collecting her widow’s benefits from her first husband.

Eventually, the media picked up on this trend to transgress. And they had a field day with it. Headlines in newspapers around the country went something like this: “Widow must live in sin to avoid losing Social Security check.” Television news reports featured interviews with women in disguise who reported, “I am ashamed to say I am living in sin to avoid losing my government benefits.” Whatever the report, the phase “living in sin” was always the common thread.

It became a national embarrassment that a federal law was requiring these sweet little old grandmas to live outsides the bonds of marriage. Eventually, the pressure just got too much for red-faced members of Congress. They couldn’t act quickly enough to change the law. In 1977, they changed the law to say that a woman who remarried after age 60 could continue to receive widow’s benefits from her first husband’s Social Security account. (The law went into effect a couple years later.)

And that law still stands today. But of course, today, the whole concept of “living in sin” as a social taboo is almost laughable. For example, just in my own neighborhood, there are several couples who have been living together -- unmarried -for years. It’s just no big deal.

On the other hand, there also are many senior citizen lovebirds who want to make everything legal and get married. And if the woman is getting a Social Security widow’s check, she has absolutely no fear of losing those benefits from husband number one if she decides to walk down the aisle with husband number two.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The oth-

er is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon. com or other book outlets. Or you can send

him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Preparing your home for winter will save money and aggravation

It’s that time of the year when there are jobs that you should begin doing. The most significant thing to consider is to turn on and check your heating system. Do you have a contract with a service provider to either change your oil filter or air filter on your forced air gas system? This is crucial to the operating system, so there are no issues during the winter.

The second most important item to consider is cleaning and flushing out your gutters and leaders, especially if you haven’t done this in a while. You will have to do it again after the leaves have fallen. However, waiting may block the drain and overflow your gutters, which can lead to water going behind your soffits and coming inside your walls, causing mold.

The best way to keep your gutters clean permanently is to install leaf filters. I just had this completed last week. I became tired of getting up on my ladder, the danger of falling, getting dirty, and wasting precious time. You can order them online and search for someone to install them. Go to your local online neighborhood community where you will find a handyman to do it. I saved many thousands of dollars by doing it this way. I had an estimate provided by a major installer, material (the same product that I found online), and labor for over $5000!

The next thing to consider is to begin putting away your outdoor furniture, or if no room, cover them for the winter. Did you clean your barbecue grill, and detach your propane tank? If you have a snowblower, have you tried to start it (I did this past weekend, while temperatures were still in the 70s). Waiting until it is colder or worse right

after a snowfall could be more difficult to start. It would be advisable to change the oil with a straight 30W type and change the spark plug.

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garden, but for warm-season plants, you need a plastic greenhouse shelter. That should be planned for back in the spring with the hoops and watering system, etc., all figured out. At this time of year, you are better off just harvesting the fruit.

Q: I have only grown potatoes in my garden for a few years. This year, the potatoes are the normal size and shape, but many of them are cracked. I cooked a couple of them and they appear to be fine, but I don’t think I can give them away like I usually do. What do you think happened so I can prevent it next year?

A: During the growth of the potato tuber, the plant needs even soil moisture. If

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

If you haven’t yet seeded and fertilized your lawn, it’s not too late to accomplish this task. Rainfall has been almost non-existent for weeks. Unless you have an automatic sprinkler system (assuming it is still on) or haven’t done much watering, your lawn may have gone dormant or possible insect damage from chinch bugs or grubs due to not being proactive with any applications. If your lawn can be pulled up and you notice a “C” shaped insect, then you may have grubs. Although a little late, you may notice Chinch bugs by taking an open-ended can pushing it into the ground right near the brown and green areas, and adding water. If you have them, they will be apparent when they float to the top of the water. You can Google photos of Grubs and chinch bugs. If you apply any materials, I suggest hiring a licensed and insured professional or if you are a do-it-yourself homeowner, always read the label instructions before putting down any materials.

A mix of 30-50% tall fescues, hybrid ryes, and 20% blue grass will provide a great lawn next spring. Spread the seed at 1-3 lbs per 1000 sq ft with a rotary-type spreader. You should add some topsoil dressing to minimize the loss of seed by birds and heavy rains. Apply fertilizer at 1 lb of nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft. Again, follow the label instructions.

You might also want to feed your shrubbery with a specific amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potash. A soil test should be considered if you haven’t fertilized in many years. This link will provide excellent information to guide you: www.hgic.clemson.edu. Watering lightly 10-15 minutes every other day as per local watering laws, will promote some germination within 7-14 days depending on the weather and temperatures. Ryzomes and tillers via the root system will continue to expand and grow a thicker lawn up until the ground begins to freeze.

Driveway cracks which will allow water to get in, and freeze during the winter will cause damage. It’s a bit late, but if you can find any type of asphalt driveway sealer at your local or big box stores, to fill in those cracks. I just did an area on my driveway with an asphalt patch 7 days ago and it is now hard. You may want to call a local company to perform this task. You can Google driveway sealing companies and get a few estimates.

If you have sidewalks, I would suggest that you check those slabs that might not be level and cause someone to trip and possibly break a leg, arm, or worse a head injury. Fixing those issues now will save you headaches later on. Check and see if your insurance policy covers you, even though they may be owned by your local village or town. However, you are responsible for repairing them.

Saving time and money and completing these chores will minimize and

eliminate headaches later on and you will be able to enjoy the fall and holidays that will soon be here.

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

He will also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and his Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

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the soil dries out and gets wet and then the cycle repeats, the tubers can be misshapen. If the tuber gets to full size and then the plant gets a lot more water, the tubers can swell and crack (just like tomato fruits). Wide swings in temperature can do the same thing.

Adding more organic matter so the soil holds more moisture will help. Next summer, a drip irrigation watering system could help keep the soil moisture level more steady.

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com.

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Your Slow Cooker Is a Great Holiday Helper

BY MARY HUNT

Got a hunk of meat that feels like it could double as a doorstop? The slow cooker says, “Challenge accepted!” Toss in that tough cut, add a splash of broth and the magical ingredients, and by dinnertime, you’ll have something that’s practically falling apart in deliciousness. Expensive cuts? Who needs ‘em when your slow cooker can turn a $5 roast into a meal fit for royalty?

Ever buy veggies that seemed like a good idea at the time, only to find them wilting away in your crisper drawer? Rescue them with the slow cooker! It turns sad, forgotten produce into soups, stews or the base of just about anything. Not only are you saving money, but you’re also avoiding the guilt of tossing out that bell pepper.

A slow cooker is like having your own personal sous chef. You throw in the ingredients, hit the button, and you’re free to handle life’s other chaos. Plus, it’s an energy miser. No oven heating up the house or making your electric meter spin like a carnival ride. The slow cooker uses about as much electricity as your grandma’s favorite nightlight.

Honestly, if you’re not already best friends with your slow cooker, it’s time to send it a friendship bracelet, especial-

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Who knew our sleep and snack habits were so intertwined? It turns out sleep influences two key hormones that are linked to appetite. Ghrelin makes you feel hungry, and poor sleep increases this hormone. Leptin makes you feel full, and poor sleep decreases this hormone.

So, when you don’t sleep well, you’re ore likely to feel hungry. And according to a few new studies, we tend to skip the salad to feed that hunger and grab unhealthy, processed snack foods instead.

Scientists found that people who got seven hours or more sleep ate significantly less sugar, caffeine and carbohydrate as part of their morning and evening snacks. Conversely, those who slept less than the recommended seven hours tended to make poorer snacking choices the next day, especially in the earlier and later parts of the day. The research was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and presented in a poster session at the group’s Food &

ly with the busy holiday season right around the corner.

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Turn your slow cooker on low, and fill the bottom with grape seed, canola or safflower oil; add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Do not cover, allowing the most wonderful fragrance to fill your home.

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into a slow cooker. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder (optional). Toss to distribute evenly. Cover, then cook on high for four hours. Do not drain the liquid. Mash potatoes with a masher or electric beater, adding the desired amount of warm milk to achieve a creamy consistency. Keep warm on low or until serving. Mashed potatoes will hold for several hours using this method.

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Use your slow cooker to make these hot beverages and keep them hot during a party. Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well. Cover, set slow cooker to low and allow to simmer all day. Don’t boil. Serve hot. An unbelievable fragrance will fill the air while your guests enjoy a wonderful holiday beverage.

CHEX MIX

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NUTRITION NEWS

Sleep More, Snack Less

Nutrition Conference in October.

The researchers found that seven hours of sleep for adults seemed to be the magic number for making better decisions about what to choose for a snack. In the study, more than 20,000 U.S. adults, ages 20 to 60, were put into two groups -- those who slept less than seven hours a night, and those who slept more than seven hours. Those sleeping less than seven hours were more likely to snack on high-calorie foods with little nutritional value. The study was published in the September 2021 issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Similar results for children and adolescents were found in a study published in the April 2020 issue of Food Science & Nutrition. Researchers at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Isfahan, Iran, looked at the relationship between sleep duration and eating snacks in a national sample of children and adolescents, ages 6 to 18. Out of 14,274 students, 50.7% were boys. Some 71.4% of the students were

urban residents. The students’ average sleep duration was 8.57 hours. It turns out children under 10 need 10 hours of sleep and children over 10 need nine hours. Researchers found a significant relationship between sleep duration and age, socioeconomic status, place of residence, physical activity, and duration of watching TV and working with computers.

The less sleep students got, the more salty snacks, soft drinks, fast foods, tea and tea with sugar they consumed. In addition, less sleep resulted in fewer fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, milk, yogurt and fresh juices.

Researchers concluded that lower sleep duration can be associated with unhealthy eating habits and could result in obesity in children and adolescents.

As we enter this busy holiday season, take time to sleep -- both you and your children. Your eating habits will benefit.

Q and A Q: What is maca?

them at EverydayCheapskate.com/autumn-recipes-for-slow-cooker\

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A: Maca is a nutrient-dense root vegetable, indigenous to Peru, that grows in the Andes Mountains. It is rich in iron, calcium, copper, zinc, amino acids and vitamins B, C and E. It can be baked, roasted or added to soups. But it’s also found in powder form, capsules or as a liquid extract. Some people take it to improve sexual function; others believe it can help reduce anxiety and depression. Research on it has been limited -- and the studies have been small. Check with your doctor before trying any new supplement to make sure there isn’t any food/drug interaction -- and that it’s worth trying.

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

STARGAZERS

Comet ATLAS ... A Celestial October Surprise!

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of October 20-26, 2024

As the political season heats up in the U.S., we often hear the term “October surprise” to describe some unexpected event that could completely change the electoral landscape. This year the term also applies to the heavens, since a new comet has been discovered and may become quite beautiful in our sky.

No, I’m not referring to Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (aka C/2023 A3), which I wrote about a couple of weeks ago. This is a completely new comet that was discovered on Sept. 27 and is now making a dash toward the inner solar system.

This new comet is named Comet ATLAS (C/2024 S1) and was found by astronomers at Asteroid Terrestrialimpact Last Alert System in Hawaii. As confusing as it seems, the naming system for comets is rather straightforward -- for astronomers, anyway. The comet discoverer comes first (ATLAS, in this case) and is followed by “C/.” This indicates that it’s a nonperiodic comet and that it may be its first journey through the inner solar system. “2024” indicates the discovery year, and “S1” shows that it’s the first comet found in the latter half of September. Still confused? Take it up with the International Astronomical Union, which is responsible for comet-naming systems.

If the current predictions for Comet ATLAS hold, it could become a real October surprise. Of course, predictions about comets can be somewhat untrustworthy simply because comets seem to have minds of their own, especially those that, like this one, have spent their entire existence in the cold darkness of deep space. Since they’ve never been affected by the sun’s heat, they often behave in unexpected ways. But that’s what’s fascinating about these chunks of primordial ice.

Comet ATLAS will swing past the sun on Oct. 28, when it may reach a brightness of magnitude -8.3. So what does that mean? Well, if you’ve seen brilliant Venus low in the west during dusk this week, keep in mind that it currently shines at magnitude -4.0. This means that the comet could outshine Venus by nearly 53 times!

But since the comet will lie so close to the sun at that time, only those in southerly latitudes may have a chance to spot it. Once it leaves the sun behind and begins its trek outward once again, however, all that could change.

If ATLAS survives its close encounter with our star, we expect it to shine brightly and grow a longer tail, perhaps making it quite amazing to see in the dawn sky for a few days.

Or not.

Yeah, I just had to say this, since comets do have a way of making fools out of astronomers who try to make

predictions!

If you’d like to check it out, you’ll need to rise before the sun and have a low horizon to your east and southern sky. How bright it appears -- and how quickly it fades over next week -- is anyone’s guess, but we think it’ll fade fairly rapidly. It may disappear from view

completely by early November but may still be visible in binoculars. We’ll just have to wait and see!

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Knocks

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“When’s dinner?” my husband asked me when he got home as I stood in the kitchen stirring a sauce.

“Pretty soon,” I replied.

“Do you mind if I close my eyes for a minute?” he requested, putting down his bag and taking off his jacket.

I nodded. When most people say they’re going to close their eyes for a minute, they actually mean more like 20 minutes or half an hour. But my husband, the King of Naps, he actually means a minute.

Most husbands have some special talent that they bring to their marriage. Some are handy around the house. Some are great with the grill. My husband has a unique skill. He can choose to fall asleep anywhere, at any time, and wake up feeling completely refreshed. He loves his naps, even the minute-long

ones, and for this reason we call him Sir Napsalot.

He actually has a whole menu of naps to choose from. When he just needs a quick nap, he does a FiveMinute Facedown. A slightly longer nap gets him a 10-Minute Snoozer. In the car on a long drive -- when he’s not the one driving, of course -- he will often take a Passenger Power Nap. For this nap he has to get the angle of the seat just right or he will alternate between head bobs and snorts, either of which will interfere with the positivity of the nap experience. At home, before dinner, he might have a quick Snores D’oeuvre, whereas a snooze on the couch before bed would be his Nappetizer.

He has excelled at finding unusual places to grab a quick nap. He has napped standing up in an elevator on a ride up to a high floor, and once he stood in full ski gear and napped in a

did not nap skiing on

He naps on his work commute, both ways, whether it be by train or ferry. He seems to know on a subconscious level when it is time to wake up so he doesn’t end up missing his stop, and only once did he end up at the end of the line in an empty train car.

Unlike my husband, I only nap in one of two places: on the couch or on the bed. And I don’t feel rested unless I nap for an hour. He believes you have to keep your nap under an hour or else you wake up more tired than before you went to sleep, and it will also interrupt your sleep at night. Science is actually on his side, but I’m not sure what the scientists would say about the total of a series of short naps and Nappetizers in a given day. Since my husband seems to sleep just fine at night, it would seem he

may be on to something.

Meanwhile, back at nap central, my husband chose to have a post-dinner Five-Minute Facedown rather than a Snores D’oeuvre before we ate.

“So, is there any of that cake left from last night for dessert?” he asked when he emerged from the bedroom to help me clean up.

“No,” I said. “I ate the last piece.”

“You didn’t save me any?” he asked sadly.

“Sorry,” I replied. “You snooze, you lose.”

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

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

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Adult Art Class at Cluett Hall

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

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

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

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

Garden City Recreation

Children’s Tennis Lessons Fall 2024

The Garden City Department of

Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the start of the FALL children’s tennis program. Registration began on Wednesday, September 4, and classes begin the week of September 26. All classes are held at the Community Park indoor tennis center and are available to Garden City residents’ ages 4 through 16 years old.

How to register:

• In person at the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Ave). The recreation office is open M – F from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can download a registration form at our website: gardencityrecreation.org

• By Mail: Mail in your registration form and check to the Recreation Office

• Register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net .You need a password to register online. If you do not have a password please go to the Recreation office, with proof of residency, to receive one.

If paying by check, please make check payable to Inc. Village of Garden City

For more information, call the Recreation Office at 516 465-4075

***School district families can register for tennis lessons beginning September 11. Registration must be done in person at the Recreation Office. An additional $50 fee will pertain to anyone in this category.

Platform Court

Membership Application

Now Available for 2024-25 Season

Platform Tennis membership applications for unlimited play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning September 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. It covers unlimited play for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department.

The fee for membership will be $200.00. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full payment. Checks should be made payable to the “ Village of Garden City. ”

Adult Evening Programs at the Field House

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House begin on Wednesday, October 16 according to the following schedule:

Mondays - Mens’ Basketbal l 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 picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

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

10 Play Pass – good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits, $50 5 Play Pass – good for any Fieldhouse sport for 5 visits, $ 25

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

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

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

St. Paul’s Fieldhouse Adult Pickleball Program

Pickleball began again in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Tuesday, September 17. This program is open to Garden City residents only, Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 to noon.

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

10 Play Pass – good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits, $50

5 Play Pass – good for any Fieldhouse sport for 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.

Fall Programs with Pioneer Sports!

Join Pioneer Sports for fun filled multi-sport camps at the Community Park Turf on Tuesday, November 5, and Monday, November 11! Programs will run from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and are open to children grades K–5th. The cost will be $60 per child per day, you do not need to register for all 3 dates to attend the camp.

Fall Dek Hockey Clinic: Fridays, October 11 to November 15, 6 p.m.–7 p.m. This program is a learn and play clinic for grades K–5 at The Community Park Hockey Rink. Cost of the program is $149 per child. *Please bring your own stick!*

Volleyball Clinic: Fridays, October 11 to November 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m. This program is a learn and play clinic for grades 3–5 at The St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. Cost of the program is $149 per child.

To register please visit https:// pioneersports.leagueapps.com/ events/

Indoor Track Hours at Cluett Hall

Mondays: 1 p.m.–8 p.m.

Tuesdays: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Wednesdays: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; 1 p.m.–4 p.m. and 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Thursdays: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–8 p.m.

Fridays: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; 2 p.m.–4 p.m. and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Saturdays: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

*Walk at your own risk

**Hours are subject to change*

LI Nets vs Maine Celtics Basketball Trip to Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m.

Travel Provided by The Village of Garden City from Cluett Hall @ 5:30 p.m. This is open to children in Grades 2–8. The cost is $35 which includes a ticket to the game and transportation. Food and drink not included. Please contact Sceballos@ gardencityny.net.

You’ve Been Summoned To Trick-Or-Treat

Trick-or-treat through our creepy Cottages for a Halloween themed path into our Haunted Village! October 27, from 5–7 p.m. at the Cottages @ 108 Rockaway Avenue. GCHS students have designed and created our different themed doors. Free to all GC residents dressed in costumes!

Garden City Recreation Special Event

This Sunday, October 20, at 2 p.m. in Cluett Hall.

We are pleased to welcome Casey Carle, a nationally recognized and award winning performer, to Garden City.

Thunder Reilly 10s persevere after bye-week return

Thunder Reillys ready for battle!

After a scheduled bye week, the Garden City Thunder Reilly 10s returned rejuvenated and ready for action. Farmingdale is known for its physicality, so the Thunder Reillys knew that in order to win, it would be necessary to exhibit some extra grit. Game time temperatures rose to a high 73 degrees at 1:30 p.m. kickoff time, and with first possession Garden City was raring to go. However, Garden City would have to wait to score their first touchdown as Farmingdale came up with a fumble recovery. Yet Thunder remained poised and unscathed. Agile cornerback Caedan Corbett recovered a fumble, granting the Garden City offense the ball at midfield. The Thunder offensive line created a large gap, and thanks to solid positioning and calculated maneuvering by quarterback Ben Goettelmann, they fueled a 50-yard touchdown run using the speed of Caleb Howald to put GC on the board.

Garden City held the momentum going into the second quarter and their defense was poised to make a stop. Despite Farmingdale’s conversion on a crucial fourth-down pass, Garden City’s defense made key adjustments resulting in a deflected pass by Charlie Galli and a big hit

by Brooks Galli, leading to a turnover on downs. This set the stage for Howald to embark on another terrific touchdown run for 65 yards; Garden City ahead 12-0 at halftime.

Famingdale had possession at the half, but could not generate much momentum thanks to critical tackles from Gavin Alper, Jesse Frosch, and Jojo Ordas, forcing Farmingdale to punt. Offensive linemen Victor Lopez, Connor Reilly, and Sofia Khawaja held strong with their blocks while the quick-footed moves of running back Will Capparelli scored a touchdown, allowing Garden City to pull ahead even further to an 18-0 lead.

Connor Reilly, Peter Rosenberg, and Kian Durkan created strong defensive line penetration, and powerful defensive efforts from Henry Crain and Cash Leake resulted in critical tackles. However, Farmingdale generated some steam and with several key runs, they scored a touchdown and gained their 1-point conversion, resulting in a score of 18-7 Garden City. Centers Jason Zonneveldt and Conor Hegarty pushed targeted snaps and blocks while Ben Goettelmann stealthily executed strategic handoffs and tosses leading to 3 touchdown runs. Powerful tackles from Declan Quinn, Marc Sanzeri, and

Ryan Frankenstein thwarted the Farmingdale offense and contributed to an impressive 18-7 win for the Thunder Reilly’s.

We thank the Thunder families

GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS

He will be presenting: The Amazing Casey Carle’s Bubblemania!

Casey is a well-respected performer who has worked with Sesame Street, Cirque Du Soleil, “ Spongebob Squarepants the Musical ” and many more.

This will be a terrific show, so don’t miss it.

Also, we are having a Halloween theme for this event, so have the kids wear their favorite costume and join

in the costume parade. (Costume is not required to join in the fun) All the children will receive a goody bag after the show and parade. Seating is limited; please make reservations through the Recreation Department by calling 516 465-4075

Women’s Tennis League Players

Needed for the 2.5- 3.0 group

When: Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for 24 weeks

If you are interested in joining in the fun, please call Steve Espey at the Recreation Dept office, 516 465-4075, for more details.

It’s Back! Mini Golf Halloween Party Nights!

and the community for their dedication and support to the team and look forward to an exciting game on Sunday, October 20 at 11 a.m. away against Mineola. Go Thunder!

The Recreation Department is hosting Glow in the Dark Mini Golf Halloween Parties at Community Park on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The fee is $5 person and includes:

• “Glow in the Dark” Golf Balls

• Glow Necklaces

• Halloween Music and Decor

• Costume Contest

• Hole in One Contest

• Prizes

• Free Popcorn

• Lots of fun for the whole family

Hope to see you there!

Thunder defense poised for the tackle.

Ben Goettelmann with the handoff to running back Will Capparelli.

Hammers triumph at Columbus Day Weekend Tournament

This past weekend, the U10 Garden City Hammers soccer team showcased their skills and determination at the annual Rocky Hill Columbus Day Classic, clinching the championship title in a thrilling series of matches that captivated fans and competitors alike.

A Path to Glory

The tournament, held in Rocky Hill, Connecticut drew teams from across the region, all vying for the coveted trophy. The Hammers entered the competition as previous year's champions.

In their opening match on Saturday, the Hammers quickly set the tone, defeating Rocky Hill 6-0. The Hammers continued with a second win on Saturday 5-1 against Berlin Youth. Both games featured powerful offense and tenacious defense, and teamwork that allowed the Hammers to control the ball throughout the games.

The Hammers celebrated their early victories as a team spending the afternoon going thru corn mazes and pumpkin picking at the local farm before heading to the pool. The boys spent the evening

having a team dinner and getting ready for the remaining two matches on Sunday morning.

Sunday Showdown

In their opening match on Sunday, the Hammers quickly set the tone once again, defeating Weathersfield 5-0 for their second shutout of the weekend. The Hammers' final game was against the previously undefeated Cromwell Chill. In a thrilling finale the Hammers took home the title by winning 5-3.

Their success at the Rocky Hill tournament has proven that the Hammers' hard work at multiple practices a week is paying off. The Hammers passing has been unapparelled and it really showed. Their strong defense lead by Grant Michalak and Sean O’ Connor is like a wall. The midfield comprised of Oliver Chabot, Ryan McAleavey, Ryder Schwalb, Sebastian Gellar, Cole Clark, and Joseph Baglio has never been stronger making hard precise passes to strikers Nathanial Schwarz and Luca Trapani. Kellan Mastaglio has proven that he is not just one of the fastest

dribblers around but is also a brick wall in net as he played most of the weekend as the Hammers' goalie.

Goal scorers for tournament were Grant Michalak with (2), Ryder Schwalb with (5), Sebastian Geller with (2), Joseph Baglio with (1), Luca Trapani with (11).

The Hammers are undefeated in the regular season, and return to action this Saturday at Lynbrook, where they'll work hard to stretch their win streak to nine straight games.

The coaches and parents could not be prouder of the boys as they continue to work together as a team. The Hammers' victory at the Columbus Day Classic serves as a reminder of their resilience, skill, and passion for the game. As they celebrate this achievement, the team remains focused on their goals, determined to carry this momentum throughout the rest of the season. With a blend of talent, teamwork, and tenacity, the Hammers are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the world of soccer.

Champions once again!

Luckily no Hammers were lost in the corn maze..

The 2024 Garden City Hammers went undefeated in the Rocky Hill Columbus Day Classic.

Fun times at the hotel pool.

Hajart 9s win Friday Night Lights game

The Hajart 9s Thunder football team was looking to get their mojo back after back to back tough losses to top four programs. The team was playing under the lights at Community Park for the first time in their career and the crowd was electric. Standing in their way was a tough and scrappy Franklin Square team who has always played the boys competitively.

Franklin Square ’ s offense started the game by pounding the middle of the Thunder defense. However, Hudson Overby, Brogan Hajart, Johnny Coelen, and Aiden Charchallis made key stops before Luke Mooney sacked the Franklin Square quarterback for a huge loss. On the very first play for the Thunder offense, Wyatt Acquavito took the hand off running around the left end, Joey Sileo and Ben Finelli provided a couple of key blocks to spring Acquavito for a 66 yard touchdown. Ben Finelli added the extra point to make it an early 7-0 lead, one that Garden City would not look back on. On the following Franklin Square possession Garden City’s defense was once again to the task led by Hudson Overby, who had an excellent game. Teddy Delaney, Carter D’Alessio, Ben Finelli and Joey Sileo helped to slow the Warriors offense. However on a Third a 5 Luke Mooney and Jackson Weber broke through the left side of the offenseive line and stopped the Warriors five yards in the backfield leading to another turnover on downs. The Thunder offense then went to work, methodically driving the ball down the field behind strong runs by Joey Sileo, Ben Finelli and Johnny Coelen culminating in a 9 yard touchdown run by Joey Sileo to put Garden City up 13-0. Garden City’s running game was domi-

Hajart 9s ready for battle.

nate all day behind strong line play by Aiden Charchallis, Maddox Minarcik, Reid Brunner, Jackson Weber, Brogan Hajart, Michael Noto, Luke Haskell and James Schrubbe. Joey Sileo and Luke Mooney would both add another touchdown while Grant Kelly would add an extra point to give Thunder a 26-7 win. The defense was also a strength consistently stopping the Warriors before they could break off big plays including big plays by Sammy Nakos and Niko Lazos.

The boys fed off the energy of the home crowd and dominated every aspect of the game. The Hajart 9s look to keep the positive momentum going in another big battle this upcoming Sunday, 9:30 a.m. at Community Park against Lynbrook.

Thunder offense drives down the field.

Thunder defense swarms to make a tackl.

Hudson Overby, Aiden Charchallis, Luke Mooney, Joey Sileo and Jackson Weber.

Rookies lead GCMS Wings to victory

Angelina Balestrieri, Tyle Moody, Nicholas Marchelos and Connor Wade all scored their first goals for the Wings in their win over Rockville Centre last Sunday night at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Center. The final score was 12-3, Steve Toro lead all scoring with 4 goals and 1 assist. Breaker Seidenberg and Nickolas

Marchelos had 3 assists. Lucas Ferrucci and Jake Bedford split time in net and limited any offensive attacks from the Cyclones. The Wings face Rockville Centre again this Saturday night in what is shaping up to be a different matchup as the Wings will only have 8 skaters and a first time goalie.

Jake McDevitt about to make a pass to Breaker Seidenberg.

Bedford and Ferrrucci leading the team in the post game handshake.

Danny Willett leting a shot rip.

Eamon Harrington breaking up a pass.

Angelina Balestrieri about to score from a pass from Seidenberg.

GC Field Hockey raises awareness and donations

Celebrating a team effort goal!

Mikaela, Marguerite and Morgayne Rix are all deeply tied to GC Lacrosse and Field Hockey, and the GC Field Hockey team once again honored them and their cause of raising awareness and charity donations to support For All Who Fight. For All Who Fight is a non-profit organization founded by the Rix sisters to combat cancer in young women.

The Rix family are cancer survivors determined to raise awareness and survival rates among young women.

This year’s effort was spearheaded by goalkeeper Shea McGovern with the support of her mother, Amy, along with the mothers of the GC Field Hockey team. The team proudly wore pink bows in their game against respected rival Carl Place. The team ran two very successful bake sales in support of For All Who Fight. Arci Haffner, Cat Suau, Grace Brantuk and Emerson Goettelman lead the offense while Emily Racich, Lauren Marino and Jenny Roller lead the defense. The 2-0 victory over Carl Place was secondary to the friendly rivals long standing history of cama -

raderie and supporting causes benefiting young female athletes. If you are interested in ways to support For All Who Fight, please go to forallwhofight.org for more information.

Middle School Field Hockey supporting the Varsity.

Emerson and Hayden give GC a 2-0 lead.

Kitty Clavin splits the defense.

Boys Soccer undefeated Conference Champs

The Boys Varsity Soccer team clinched first place in Conference AA3 with a victory over Hewlett on Tuesday at Community Park. The team remained undefeated in Conference play with a 14-0 record, and 16-0 overall, with one regular season match remaining against Manhasset.

This past week saw the boys continue their onslaught in conference play with two more victories, a 5-1 win at Division and a 3-1 win at home against Hewlett. The match against Division was another decisive win that the Trojans captured with a strong first half, scoring three goals. The only downside to the game was giving up their first goal in the last eight games as Division broke through in the second half for their lone goal of the match. Scoring for GC came from some of the usual suspects as Myles

Watson had two goals and an assist, Justin Woodbine, Jack Klein, and Jack Shorr added a goal apiece, while Jack Costa had two assists and Connor Griffin chipped in with one.

On Tuesday the boys played a home match against Hewlett at the seemingly smaller pitch of Community Park. Garden City controlled the match with their keen ability to move the ball around the field and dominate time of possession. However, it took until midway in the half for the boys to get on the scoreboard as the Hewlett keeper was at his best with several good saves. The break came as Myles Watson took the ball through the midfield, attracted two defenders and found Jack Klein streaking down the middle. Klein took the pass and beat his defender, and a sliding keeper, to score his

eighth goal of the season for the 1-0 lead.

GC got on the board again in the first half with a little more than a minute of play remaining. Once again it was Watson pulling the defense to him, this time as he drove to the corner. He made a nice pass back to the top of the box and hit Justin Woodbine in stride and Woody buried the shot behind a defenseless keeper. It was Woodbine’s seventh goal of the season. The assist added to Watson’s league leading 32 points on the year.

The second half was tightly contested and played most of the time in the center of the pitch, with GC still controlling most of the play. Hewlett did mount a couple of counter attacks that were turned aside by the Trojan defense. The Bulldogs were able to come up with a goal midway through the

half as they scored off a scramble to the side of keeper Ian Pupke.

The Trojans didn’t wait long to get back their insurance goal as Woodbine hit Jack Shorr in stride down the left sideline only a minute or so later. Shorr took the ball, cut back to avoid a defender and fired a shot low into the far corner for his third goal of the season and second in two games to secure the 3-1 win.

On Thursday the boys played Manhasset in their final regular season match and look to begin their playoff run next week in the quarterfinals as they earned a first round bye based on their regular season record. Be on the lookout for that match as it will be a home game most likely next Friday afternoon.

Photos by Ed Rotondo

Myles Watson battles to get around the defense

Charlie Koester gets up high for the header. Jack Schorr shoots and scores!

Jack Klein (19) beats the sliding keeper for the goal.

Justin Woodbine looks skyward after his game winning goal

Connor Griffin carries the ball through midfield.

Garden City dominates Southside, rolls to 42-0 shutout

Garden City High School’s football team wasted no time making a statement against their longtime rival Southside High School last Thursday afternoon. The Trojans, led by a suffocating defense and a potent offense, cruised to a 42-0 victory, continuing their years of dominance over the Cyclones.

The game started with a bang as senior Chris Sarkis made a key interception on Southside’s first drive, setting the tone for the defensive clinic that would unfold. From that moment, it was all Garden City, and Southside struggled to gain any momentum.

Linebacker Jimmy Trocchia was a constant presence in Southside’s backfield, pressuring the quarterback and shutting down the run game. Trocchia's relentless pursuit paid off on offense as well, when he caught a touchdown pass, giving Garden City a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter.

The offensive onslaught continued when quarterback Braydon Robertiello hit Anthony Assaro with a perfectly placed

touchdown pass, extending the Trojans’ lead to 14-0. With Southside unable to find an answer, Garden City was relentless. Just before the half, running back Michael Berkery dazzled the crowd with a serpentine run through the heart of the Cyclones’ defense, breaking tackles and weaving his way to the end zone to make it 21-0, GC.

After halftime, Berkery wasted no time getting back to work, powering through for another touchdown on the Trojans’ first possession of the third quarter, pushing the lead to 28-0. The game was already out of reach, but Garden City wasn’t done.

Assaro added to Southside’s misery with a pick-six, reading the quarterback’s eyes and racing down the sideline for the score, bringing it to 35-0. Connor Scheick capped off the Trojans’ offensive clinic

with a touchdown run, making the final score 42-0.

Garden City’s defense deserves all the credit for yet another shutout. Southside’s offense was rendered ineffective, unable to make any headway against the Trojans’ superior play on both sides of the ball. The Trojans’ defensive front was impenetrable, and the secondary was locked in, suffocating any attempt Southside made to move the ball.

With this dominant performance, Garden City continues its run as a powerhouse, leaving Southside again searching for answers. Come down to Warren King Field for a home contest this weekend as GC takes on the Lynbrook Owls at 1 p.m. GO TROJANS!

Connor Schieck pushes in for a Trojan touchdown.

Brady Paskewitz and the Trojan defense stop the Cyclones.

Jimmy Trocchia runs in for the touchdown.

Angelo Cupani gets set to stop a Cyclone.

Matt Morales eyes his target.

A very special day for the GCHS senior class

seniors and their parents (left to right): Ellie Andersen, Chloe Benik, Meaghan Lynch, Kate Connolly, Kathryn Monaco, Brynn Reilly, Tori Ottomanelli, Sophie Rhein, Elizabeth Staub.

On Wednesday, October 9, the Trojans honored their senior class before their game vs Calhoun HS. The Garden City seniors were honored for their accomplishments both on and off the field. The sophomores and juniors presented each senior with a poster, the Boys Varsity Soccer team sent flowers to the girls, and the family of each senior came out to show their support.

The GC Girls Soccer team continued the celebration on the field once that whistle blew, beating Calhoun HS 3-0. Senior captain Chloe Benik had two goals, scoring on a free kick from outside the box 15 minutes into the game and followed it up with a long-range shot 27 minutes into the half. Senior Elizabeth Staub capped off the first-half scoring an exciting goal in the 33rd minute, finishing off a pass from sophomore Sydney Rhein. All nine seniors made tremen -

dous contributions to this game. Ellie Andersen, Meaghan Lynch, Brynn Reilly and Kate Connolly had a great game putting tons of pressure on the Calhoun defense. Senior captains Sophie Rhein and Kathryn Monaco had a terrific game in the midfield and helped to keep possession for the Trojans for a large majority of the game. Senior Tori Ottomanelli played a solid game on defense and helped to shut down any threats from the Calhoun offense. Junior defender Deanna Prisco and junior goalie Marissa Patrissi played the entire game and helped the Trojans to earn another shutout.

The seniors were celebrated after their win with a beautiful party that was organized by the junior class and their families. A special thank you to all of the juniors, sophomores, and their families for all of their hard work on Wednesday. From start to

The senior class (left to right): Manager Gretchen Griffith, manager Makaela Morris, Brynn Reilly, captain Chloe Benik, Elizabeth Staub, Kate Connolly, captain Sophie Rhein, Tori Ottomanelli, captain Kathryn Monaco, Meaghan Lynch, Ellie Andersen and manager Keira Oleary.

Senior captains (left to right) Kathryn Monaco, Chloe Benik, Sophie Rhein.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

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Photo by Ed Rotondo

Senior Elizabeth Staub (center) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal against Calhoun HS.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

The senior class with their posters made by their teammates.

A

special day for the GCHS senior class

finish, Senior Day truly was the perfect day; one that our senior class will never forget!

Wednesday’s victory against Calhoun HS secured the number 1 seed for the Trojans as they head into the postseason. The GC girls are now 8-1-1 in conference play and 10-1-3 overall. Please check out @ gcgirlsvsoccer on Instagram for playoff schedules and the most up to date information. The girls hope to see you all at the first playoff game at home on October 24!

Senior Elizabeth Staub running to celebrate with her teammates after scoring a goal in the 3-0 win vs Calhoun HS.

Captains Sophie Rhein #3 and Chloe Benik #21 celebrating Benik’s second goal in the 3-0 win vs Calhoun HS.

Photo by Ed Rotondo.

Senior Kate Connolly getters past the Calhoun defense. Photo by Ed Rotondo

U-11 Jaguars win Northport Columbus Cup tournament

The Jaguars played four games in two days amidst some beautiful fall Long Island weather over Columbus Day weekend. They matched up against a good mix of town and club teams in the top bracket for their age group and the girls let up no goals all weekend while netting 16!

Strike Force takes first Sports Events

The U9 Boys Strike Force went undefeated over Columbus Day Weekend with 4 wins over CFC North Wolves, Scorpions Soccer Club RI, Sporting CT and CFC North Star Hill. Strike Force returns to LIJSL play this weekend against Huntington.

The Jaguars: Jolie Schneider, Georgia Berbari, Kate Walker, Louise Prager, Ashley Swanson, Delaney Gorman, Abby Eng, Cara Corrigan, Sienna Lattuca, Gemma Kelly, Sage Vendetti, Caroline Lentini, Garrett Hannan, Grace Gough.

Coaches: Ralph Ranieri, Patrick Moylan, Nick Manginello, Mario Lara. Players: Marco Manginello, Nico Ranieri, James Lewis, Alex Vazquez, Anthony Constantino, Quinn Moylan, Edward Galanek, Declan Walker, Luca Lara, Jack Balkema, William Sessa.

U10 Aces win the Columbus Cup

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