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BY RIKKI MASSAND
The Garden City Trojans took to Warren King Field for the last time on November 3rd, when the team beat Mepham 42-0. The team faces New Hyde Park in the semifinals on Saturday, November 11th at 1:30 p.m. at Hofstra.
Upgrades for village athletic fields BY RIKKI MASSAND
At the Garden City Village Board of Trustees’ meeting held on November 2, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake shared updates on the work that has been done to improve surface conditions at several municipal sports fields, including those at St. Paul’s. The topic came up during a Board of Recreational and Cultural Affairs (Rec. Commission) meeting in the
spring, when three residents stated their displeasure with the field conditions during games. Since then the Village of Garden City has taken several measures to improve the fields, as Blake detailed. “Field conditions are improving week-by-week as we’ve been out working on all of the village-owned and operated fields and we’ve tried going through them in a logical order. At St. Paul’s as you’ve all seen the fencing
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up, we closed approximately one-third of the playing fields. We’ve utilized one of the pieces of equipment purchased last year; the ballfield conditioner machine has a thatching attachment and we were able to thatch the field for the first time in recent memory – many dump trucks full of thatch were loaded and all of it was removed,” Blake reported. He continued, “That area See page 28
At its meeting on Thursday, November 2, the Garden City Board of Trustees’ approved a settlement of a longstanding lawsuit against DuPont and 3M for contamination of village groundwater and drinking water with PFAS, a group of chemicals which do not easily break down in the environment. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi said, “PFAS are sometimes referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ and the village’s potable water supply wells have been contaminated by certain PFAS chemicals.” He added that the PFAS chemicals (PFOA and PFOS) are used in industrial applica-
tions and in consumer products, including on cookware such as non-stick frying pans. The chemicals’ scientific names are Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website notes “PFAS are widely used, long-lasting chemicals, components of which break down very slowly over time. There are thousands of PFAS chemicals, and they are found in many different consumer, commercial, and industrial products. This makes it challenging to study and assess the potential human health and environmental risks.” Suozzi’s update on November 2nd highlighted the possible outSee page 27
“Meet a Veteran” at the Library this weekend The Garden City Public Library is hosting a “Meet A Veteran” event on Saturday, November 11, between 9:45 and 10:45 a.m., prior to the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the 7th Street Gazebo hosted by William Bradford Turner Post No. 265. The cards and letters teen volunteers created for the Great Give Back event will be presented to
the veterans. The program is for patrons of all ages and seating is on a first come, first served basis. (Teens who volunteer to attend will receive community service. Sign up on Eventkeeper is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.) For more information visit the Garden City Library website, www.gardencitypl.org.
Field hockey wins 4th LI Championship PAGE 70 Magnolia tree rededicated at GC Library PAGE 34
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Honoring our veterans
On Saturday, the nation comes together to observe Veterans Day, a time-honored tradition of paying tribute to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is a day of reflection, gratitude, and solemn remembrance for the sacrifices made by our veterans. It is a day of reflection, gratitude, and solemn remembrance for the sacrifices made by our veterans. Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, was established to commemorate the end of World War I. Over time, it evolved to recognize all veterans, both living and deceased, who have selflessly defended our nation. This Veterans Day, let us remember that honoring our veterans is not limited to a single day of the year. Their sac-
rifices continue to shape our lives every day, and the support we provide them should be constant. We can express our gratitude through acts of kindness, by donating to organizations that assist veterans, and by engaging in meaningful conversations with those who have served. Our commitment to veterans extends beyond parades and flag-waving. We must actively work to ensure they have access to the support, resources, and opportunities they need. In their sacrifice and service, our veterans have shown us the true meaning of selflessness, courage, and dedication. Let us remember and honor them not only on this day but every day, as we strive to build a world worthy of their sacrifices.
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To the Editor: What happened on Oct. 21 was nothing more than an example of ballot tampering, sometimes referred to as election manipulation. This action is defined as voter or ballot rigging, which involves an interference with the voting process by either increasing the vote share of the favored proposal, while suppressing the vote share of a rival or competing one. This term is sometimes used to describe the acts which are considered morally unacceptable and outside the spirit of an unbiased ballot or election. To add insult to injury the Board voted to spend $12,552.18 on this poll and mailings that resulted in no clear winner. The only reason the poll was held was to accumulate as many votes as possible for any type of preservation and to subvert demolition. While these mailings or fact sheets were arriving in residents’ mailboxes a day before the poll and several days after early mail in ballots had already been returned. A total waste of time and money. Bob Orosz
Facadism facts not fiction
To the Editor: FABGC’s most recent published remarks in the November 3, 2023 GC News bemoans that facadism in general, and FABGC’s vision for a facadism project as a solution for the future of St. Paul’s has never been provided a proper public forum for debate and discussion. The available public record suggests the contrary. Facadism has been evaluated and discussed at great length publicly and privately from an engineering, demolition and preservation perspective at least since July 2018 when then Mayor Daughney proposed a hockey rink and soccer field behind St. Paul’s main building south facing front façade. Here are the facts: • The initial meeting of the St. Paul’s sub-committee in January / February 2022 began with a discussion
of facadism, especially facadism’s demolition aspects. Since facadism by any architectural definition is substantially a demolition project, that Task Force worked for 8 months with various demolition experts to evaluate both total and partial/façade demolition alternatives. • The engineering aspects of facadism were investigated and evaluated for several months in early 2022 by the Engineering sub-committee to determine the feasibility of various forms of facadism i.e., the various configurations of demolishing all or some of the main building’s wings and chapel. • The preservation aspects of facadism were evaluated from January 2022 until August 2022 simultaneously with the preservation aspects of adaptive reuse. In August 2022 the St. Paul’s Legal Committee presented its findings of what were the permitted uses of the Main Building at St. Paul’s. Both facadism and adaptive reuse alternatives were deemed in August 2022 to be legally permitted options for the future of St Paul’s. • A town hall dedicated exclusively to facadism was publicly advertised and held at the GCHS on October 26, 2022. The Board of Trustees and all residents were invited to speak and comment on their vision for facadism at that October town hall. Only a single resident offered a specific vision for facadism that evening. No representative from FABGC offered their vision for facadism. • Public meetings were held weekly for a year from the Spring of 2022 until the Spring of 2023 by the St. Paul’s Committee to solicit opinions of the Board of Trustees and residents. A founding member of FABGC attended approximately 6 of those public meetings. Several Trustees also attended multiple public meetings. The FABGC and Trustee comments about facadism were incorporated into the Committee’s report to the Mayor. • The St. Paul’s Committee in July 2022 provided FABGC leadership with See page 45
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St. Anne’s students host veterans at special ceremony BY GARY SIMEONE
The Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) will welcome Ryan Ehrhart, Adelphi University associate teaching orofessor of environmental studies and sciences, to its meeting on Wednesday, November 15. Professor Ehrhart will speak broadly on the environmental impact of significant project developments. The Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall and via Zoom. Residents are welcome to attend.
GCPD collects Toys for Tots
With the holiday season upon us, it is a time to reflect upon how fortunate we are to have the opportunity to share these times with family and friends. As you may be aware, many children are not so fortunate. To bring some happiness to families who do not have the resources to provide a gift for their child this year, the Garden City Police Department has a
gift depository for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Toys for Tots Program. Police Headquarters is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the spirit of giving, please drop off any new, unused, and unwrapped toys into collection boxes located in the lobby of the Garden City Police Department by December 18.
Students at St. Anne’s School commemorated Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 7th when students in 4th-8th grade took part in a Veterans Day assembly with local veterans from across the parish and within the school community. Before the event, Lindsay Tortorella, Cop-resident of the HSA (Home School Association) at St Anne’s parish, said this is the first time the school is holding this type of celebration. “Our students In the fourth through eighth grade levels, have been preparing for the celebration by researching topics pertaining to the military,” said Tortorella. “They are looking forward to honoring our veterans within our parish family by interacting and putting together this assembly for them. This will be a great day of learning and celebrating their service.” She said this was the first time the
parish will hold a ceremony where students and vets were able to mingle with one another. “The students have been working diligently to craft decorations to place in our auditorium to honor all of the veterans service to our country. They have been putting together things like American flag colored banners and creating posters and cutouts to share with them on their special day.” She said she is expected over 150 people were expected to be in attendance at the ceremony in the school’s auditorium. “We’ve held smaller ceremonies in the past to celebrate Veterans Day, but this will be the first time we’re holding a big celebration, bringing the students and veterans together on one building.” St Anne’s recently hired a new school principal, Dr. Thomas Fasano, who is in the process of fostering new events and celebrations within the school community.
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RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY
Date: 10/26/2023 Sold price: $1,102,000 4 beds, 2 full baths Architectural Style: Cape Annual taxes: $19,456 Lot size: .15 acre MLS number: 3493981 The Seller’s Team: Elise L. Ronzetti, Howard Hanna Coach The Buyer’s Team: Carol Yuan, SCY Realty Team
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Welcome to This Updated, Well Maintained 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Cape Style Home Situated Midblock on a Quiet Street in the Western Section. The First Floor Features a Sunny Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen with Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances, A Spacious Primary Bedroom, Additional Bedroom/Den, and an Updated Full Bath. The Second Level Boasts 2 Additional Well Sized Bedrooms and an Updated Hall Bath. The Home Features Hardwood Floors, and a Full Basement With a Recreation Area With New Vinyl Flooring, Laundry, Storage and Utilities. Other Amenities Include New CAC, Gas Heating, IGS, and a 1 Car Attached Garage. You Will Enjoy the Private Yard with a Patio and Mature Landscape. Convenient to LIRR, Schools and Parks. This House Must be Seen!
Date: 11/2/2023 Sold price: $1,275,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths Lot size:.16 Architectural style: Tudor Annual Taxes: $15,169 MLS number: 3494202 The Seller’s Team: Lara MunozCorredor, Douglas Elliman Real Estate The Buyer’s Team: Barbara Coglianese and Izzy Franco, Coldwell Banker American
Beautiful Garden City Tudor perfectly located in the highly sought after Mott section. Freshly painted and polished oak hardwood floors throughout. New Gourmet Eat in Kitchen, quartz & stainless appliances. Nicely updated baths. Generous sized Living room with accent wall & fireplace. Move-in ready, just unpack! Newly Finished basement. The private & deep lot will give you space for plenty of entertaining and more!
111 Nassau Boulevard
Date: 11/3/2023 Sold price: $1,200,000 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath Architectural Style: Colonial Annual taxes: $22,594 Lot size: .34 acre MLS number: 3499602 The Seller’s Team: Sharon Redmond, Howard Hanna Coach The Buyer’s Team: Monica Kiely, Howard Hanna Coach
Elegant 6 bedroom 3,5 bath in the heart of the Estates section. Large entry foyer opens into large sun filled living room, formal dining room with lots of natural light, Den with wood burning fireplace. Kitchen with walk in panty and mudroom, breakfast room and 1/2 bath complete the first floor. The second floor has a primary bedroom with fireplace, 3 additional large bedrooms and 2 full baths. Up to the third floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath, office and lots of storage. Full unfinished basement with walk out entrance. 100 x 150 property with IGS, private yard and 2 car garage with walk up second floor. Dining room Chandelier is an exclusion.
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Garden City South | 336 Brompton Road | $899,999 3 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3487050
Under Contract | Garden City | $440,000 2 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3508810
Under Contract | Garden City | $359,000 1 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3500092
Brian Pryke: M 516.286.8536 Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977
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Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,925,000 4 BR, 3 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3481917
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,275,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3494202
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $925,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 1421406
Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106 Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771
Lara Munoz-Corredor: M 917.846.2808
Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $875,000 4BR, 3 BA | Web# 3489693
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $715,000 4 BR, 1 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3487032
Rented | Garden City South | Rented Price: $4,000/month 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3497901
Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106 Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771
Joseph Nicoletti: M 516.413.0084
Guy Seneque: M 516.341.2573
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The Garden City Association of Girl Scouts hosted their first Square Dance of the season on Friday, October 27, at the Garden City Middle School. The Square Dance is an annual favorite for all the Scouts, always selling out. Eighty three Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts danced the night away, practicing their do-si-dos and promenades with their partners while donning their best boots and hats.
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Thanksgiving 2023 eAPPETIZERSf The Garden City High School Italian Club took a Care Walk to raise funds for Cooley’s anemia / thalassemia research. The Garden City High School Italian Club recently helped to spread awareness of Cooley’s anemia by taking a “Care Walk”! After school on October 23rd, the student members and their faculty sponsor, Giovanni D’Ambrosio, met at the school track and walked laps to support the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, Long Island Chapter which has been raising funds for Cooley’s anemia/thalassemia research and patient care for the last 70 years. The mission of the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation is to increase life expectan-
cy and enhance the quality of life for those impacted by thalassemia, a class of genetic blood disorders, most of which require regular blood transfusions and aggressive management of chronic iron overload, the predominant cause of early death. The Foundation provides funding medical research to advance treatment and curative approaches, supports and advises patients and their families and advocates on their behalf and by educating medical professionals and the general public.
New date for Estates POA meeting on Nov. 15 The Estates Property Owners’ Association (Estates POA) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, November 15, at 7:45 p.m. at the Garden City Senior Center located at 6 Golf Club Lane. All members of the Estates POA are encouraged to attend the meeting as well as any resident of the Estates section who is interested in becoming a member. Topics to be discussed will include an update on the recent St. Paul’s opinion poll, developments regarding the proposed casino at the Nassau Coliseum,
and information about the next year’s trustee elections for village board (4 positions) and the school board of education (2 positions). Village Trustee Ed Finneran will be present to provide a village update and to answer your questions. Ed will also share his experience running for village trustee earlier this year. To learn more about the Estates POA, visit www.gcestates.org You can renew your annual membership with a couple of clicks.
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Garden City real estate, reimagined.
Laura Baymack Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.537.3050
Stephen Baymack Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Principal Agent M: 516.216.0244
Laura Carroll Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 917.370.5354
Lauren Grima Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 917.642.5036
Karen Guendjoian Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.578.8395
Maureen Lagarde Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.850.7812
Patrick M. McCooey Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Founding Agent M: 516.236.4287
Athena Menoudakos Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.316.4955
Alexander G. Olivieri Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.306.7738
Alexandra Parisi Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Founding Agent M: 516.427.6878
Salvatore Sica Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Principal Agent M: 347.922.8947
Jennifer Sullivan Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.361.7190
Kathy Thornton Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.987.4886
Catherine Anatra Lic. RE Salesperson Athena Menoudakos Team M: 516.476.7825
Lauren Canner Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.650.7474
Chelsea Costello Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.509.7961
Kerry Flynn Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 914.772.6169
Mairéad Garry Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.375.8434
Denice Giacometti Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.398.7468
Susan Gillin Lic. RE Salesperson The Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.655.5662
Christina Hirschfield Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.805.0703
Adrienne McDougal Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.662.3872
Frank Morabito Lic. RE Salesperson The Pete Diaz Team M: 917.207.7782
Ryan Mullins Lic. RE Salesperson The Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.359.6.339
Julie Whicher Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.698.3975
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All professionals above are real estate licensees affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
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List this fall with the #1 brokerage in the United States.* Reach out to connect to a Garden City agent. UNDER CONTRACT
172 Kildare Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 BA | $2,499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354
142 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HB | $2,499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872 UNDER CONTRACT
18 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City 6 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,799,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354
UNDER CONTRACT
184 Brompton Road, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HB | $1,595,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190
143 Kensington Road, Garden City 5 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,739,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Danielle Nero | M: 516.205.6501 UNDER CONTRACT
44 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City 6 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,589,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244
UNDER CONTRACT
57 Roxbury Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 BA | $1,429,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354
95 Amherst Street, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,198,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244
113 Whitehall Boulevard, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,849,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244
UNDER CONTRACT
105 Monroe Street, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,650,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872 UNDER CONTRACT
111 Cherry Valley Ave, M31, Garden City 3 BD | 3BA | 1 HB | $1,585,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244
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6 Russell Road, Garden City 3 BD | 1 BA | 2 HB | $1,098,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955
All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. *Source: 2022 Closed Sales Volume, U.S., RealTrends 500.
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Garden City’s Senior Center is now open and all activities have resumed. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information on activities and events!
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Wednesday, November 15: Alice will be on site to review the new federal guidelines regarding the Real ID or Enhanced License, and how you can upgrade from a standard license (10:30 am to 12 noon) Monday, December 4: Alice will be on site to answer all your travel questions. From cruising to motorcoach, to independent tours, AAA does it all. (10:30 am to 12 noon) Monday, December 11: Alice will be on site to review the different levels of membership that AAA offers, what perks you receive and what would be best for your needs. (10:30 am to 12 noon)
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Scan for more info. Laura Carroll is a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
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Chi Kung Exercise and Meditation
Please join Andrea Albergo for Chi Kung, which is considered a beautiful, peaceful path for body, mind and spirit. Andrea will show how to create a peaceful body by combining movement, breathing and meditation. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. This six week session will begin Thursday, November 9 and will be held at 1 pm at Garden City’s Senior Center. The price for the session is $ 40. To register this class, please visit the
Senior Center front desk with payment.
Senior Dance/Performance Group
Calling all dancers, beginning November 1….Wednesdays at 11:1512:00 at the Senior Center, our Senior Performance group will begin. $84 for 15 weeks. Register at the Senior Center, make checks payable to “Inc Village of Garden City”.
Exercise Schedule at the Senior Center
Our Senior Center is back to a “regular” schedule with many classes to tone, strengthen, and stretch your bodies. These classes are open to Garden City residents ages 60 or older. Here are the classes we offer:
Mondays
Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.
Tuesdays
Chair Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Line or Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.
Thursdays
Mat Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Chi Kung with Andrea at 1:15 p.m. nominal charge
Fridays
Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.; Resistance Bands at 11 a.m. Chair Yoga with Maggie at 12:15 p.m. For further information, please contact the Senior Center at 385-8006.
Seniors Duplicate Bridge Results The winners of the Monday, November 6, 2023 games:
North/South:
1st Place: Pat Fontaine and Ellen Moynahan 2nd Place: Maria Buffa and Mary Gallagher
East/West:
1st Place: Carrie Flapan and Dian Kendrick 2nd Place (Tie): Grace Basile and Joan Cowie; and Rudy Kaiser and George Salem The Annual Christmas Party is on Monday, December 4, at the Senior Center at 5:30 p.m. Please give your check to Dian Kendrick by November 20, 2023. Members are $5. Guests are $10.
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113 Whitehall Boulevard, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,849,000
Stephen Baymack The Baymack Team Licensed Associate RE Broker stephen.baymack@compass.com M: 516.216.0244
Laura Baymack The Baymack Team Licensed RE Salesperson laura.baymack@compass.com M: 516.537.3050
Perfectly situated on a 100 x 133-foot lot in the heart of the Estates Section of Garden City, this classic brick center hall colonial exudes charm and sophistication with many recent updates and amenities. The home boasts an abundant amount of living and entertaining space including the generously sized lot with the mature plantings that provides a private tranquil retreat that is perfect for entertaining. Recent major updates include new Andersen windows, central air conditioning, the kitchen and bathroom. There are detailed moldings, exquisite trim work, and hardwood floors throughout the entire house. The home is proximate to schools, parks, and two Long Island Railroad stations. The charm and elegance of a brick colonial combined with the location and overall condition make this the perfect place to call home! The Baymack Team is a team of real estate licensees affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Garden City Office. 516.408.2231
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The 2023 Elections BY BOB MORGAN, JR. As this is written, it is Election Day, 2023, and votes have been counted in a number of races. While this is the least significant election year in the four year cycle, there are a few races worth discussing. Not everything has been decided definitively at this writing, and this analysis will continue in next week’s column. The backdrop of this election was a Siena poll conducted just a few days earlier for The New York Times indicating that President Biden was running behind Donald Trump in five of six battleground states amid strong dissatisfaction about Mr. Biden, his age and his policies. Many interviewed respondents indicated that they were worse off under Mr. Biden than they had been under Mr. Trump. While there have been other polls indicating problems for Mr. Biden, the appearance of this poll in the Times brought home Mr. Biden’s problems to many people on the political left. Nevertheless, despite the negative poll, it would be difficult to find much indication of an anti-Democratic wave in the results of the 2023 elections. In summary, both parties can find some things to like (and dislike) in this election, but at least at this writing, you can’t point to anything that seems decisive. Assuming the Siena poll is accurate, maybe the unhappiness is more directed at President Biden than his party. We’ll start with the two governor’s races. Democrats held onto the executive mansion in Kentucky, a decidedly red state, but that may be more a testament to the personal popularity of their incumbent, Andy Beshear, than to any wave toward the Democrats. Republicans won all the remaining statewide offices by decisive majorities. Republicans prevailed fairly easily in another red state, holding on to the governorship of Mississippi despite an anticipated strong challenge by a distant relative of Elvis Presley. Of course, this is a state the GOP should hold. In another nationally significant election, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin apparently fell short of his bid to flip both houses of his state’s
legislature to Republican control. Indeed, the Democrats seemingly were able to wrest narrow control of the state’s lower house from the Republicans. There was speculation that Mr. Youngkin might launch a presidential bid had he been successful, but this seems less likely now. If there was a red flag for Republicans this year, it was on the abortion issue. In Ohio, which has generally been a Republican state in recent elections, the state’s voters approved a broad right to abortion in the state’s constitution by a double digit margin, extending the winning streak of similar measures in state elections around the country. And the abortion issue touched some other races as well. Pennsylvania elected a Democrat to its state supreme court and the issue played some role in the Virginia legislative races. In the post-Roe world, Republicans, without sacrificing all their principles (and losing their prolife base supporters), are going to have to find a politically palatable way to address this issue or they will continue to be hammered by Democrats. Oddly, however, for all the other drawbacks that Donald Trump brings to the presidential race, he may be the one GOP candidate hardest for Democrats to attack on this issue. One election result this cycle that Republicans will like was in Suffolk County, where the party was able to win the county executive office for the first time in 20 years, electing Ed Romaine in a landslide. In addition, the GOP scored well in races for countywide offices and in the county legislature. This Suffolk result was similar to recent strong Republican successes in Nassau County. While some of these results on Long Island can be attributed to well organized political leadership, it also does show that Republicans can hone their message to win over suburban voters. This may well be the key demographic in 2024. So we move on to the 2024 election, just 12 months away.
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“Dune Shadows” by Jane McGraw Jane McGraw’s oil painting “Breaking Surf” was juried into the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club’s 126th Annual Open Exhibition to be held in the main galleries of the Salmagundi Club in New York City. Her painting “Dune Shadows” was also juried into the Small Works Exhibition. This show will exhibit in Salmagundi’s Moran Gallery. Ms McGraw, a long time resident of Garden City, was also honored earlier in the year by receiving the juried lifetime membership status to CLWAC. Both exhibitions take place at the Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY. They are open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Salmagundi Club can be reached at 212 255-7740 and is located between 11th and 12th Street on Fifth Avenue. The
exhibitions will run from November 27 to December 8, 2023. Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, a national organization of professional women artists, was founded in 1896 to promote and advance the work of professional artists. The Preview Reception for the Annual Exhibit benefits a travel fund to help support curators of The Metropolitan Museum of Art as they research art collections across the country. A Museum curator also serves on the Jury of Awards for the Annual Exhibit and gives a talk at both the Preview Reception and the Awards CLIPPER_TEMPLATE_LEGAL_CC2022.indd 1 Dinner. Other works by Jane McGraw can be CLIPPER_TEMPLATE_LEGAL_CC2022.indd 1 viewed on her website, janemcgraw.com and in the Barnes Gallery on Nassau Boulevard in Garden City.
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GC Community Church bids farewell to Chris Dieguez BY MELVA VICTORINO “Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes, because for those who love with heart and soul there in no such thing as separation.” - Rumi “Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again.” - William Shakespeare Last July marked nine years since Chris Dieguez came to Garden City Community Church (GCCC). He recalled how uncertain he felt when he graduated at Duke Divinity School, where he earned his Master in Divinity, and returned to New York, having no spiritual home to go back to. He was so grateful that he found GCCC where he was able to put down roots, found companionship for the hard journeys of life, and laid foundation of his ministry. Chris affirmed that God set path before him and the GCCC that led to life. That path holds two blessing and a sadness. The blessings are that Sarina, his wife, is expecting twins. Girls! Anticipating one child, they are thrilled to have their blessings doubled. This presents an opportunity to clarify and narrow his calling to ministry. To give due care and attention to being a parent, a husband, an employee in the secular world, and as part-time licensed minister, all while living in New Jersey, Chris announced his plan to depart from the
congregation on November 12. Chris has been working with the middle and high school students, leading confirmation class and heading up the church’s mission trips every summer. Chris is one of the licensed ministers of GCCC serving as youth coordinator. Chris also led workshops, Bible/ book studies, working with parents and youth leaders in preparation for summer youth mission trips. He led a workshop both for young children and adults to be church liturgists. Chris’ messages when he preached were profound and spiritually uplifting that GCCC will miss his soft way of delivering the gospel to the congregation. Although Chris is stepping down from his role as a minister, this does not mean he is stepping away from ministry. After taking time to support his family through the transition from a family of three to a family of five, Chris intends to narrow the scope of his ministry to the area that has been the most fruitful and fulfilling for him: Christian education. GCCC will miss Chris, Sarina, and Stella. Chris made the difference in the lives of the youth, parents, and GCCC. He is the piece that made that difference. Chris will deliver his final preaching on Sunday, November 12th at the 10:30
a.m. worship service. GCCC invites all to this meaningful worship service and the fellowship hour to bid Chris, Sarina, and Stella a fond farewell. As a blessing of farewell, GCCC prayerfully bid them farewell from the Hebrew Scripture: Number 6:24-26, “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” So long dear friends, until we meet again, God be with you! GCCC continues to support and collect non-perishable food donations for the Long Island Council of Churches (LICC) Emergency Food Center. LICC has the following from their general list: Dry Cereal (Cold); Hot Cereal (Grits; oatmeal); Vegetables (Canned corn; carrots; spinach, collard and green beans, etc.); Jelly (plastic bottles preferred); Soup (any kind); Pasta (any kind); Pasta Sauce; Rice (1- or 2-pound bags); Shelf stable milk; Canned meats (Chicken; spam; Vienna sausage), Toiletries (Toothpaste; Toothbrushes; soap; deodorant; feminine products; razors; shampoo; conditioner); Baby diapers (All sizes). Our next collection of non-perishable food donations is scheduled this Wednesday, November 15th. Please drop off your donations on the Whitehall Blvd. Porch before noon. For The annual Americana Fair will be on Saturday, November 11th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There is always something for everyone to choose from. Clothing for adults and children’s items in the Shabby/chic. Pots, pans, and household items at the Attic Treasures. Don’t miss visiting the Holiday and Gift Boutiques, and rooms for toys, jewelry, linens, lamps, China, crystal and glass wares, silver, pictures and frames. The Gourmet shop offers home baked goods, pies, breads, cookies, soup, and preserves. Take a break from shopping in the Bistro for sumptuous meals and beverages. There is always the hotdog tent for a quick juicy hotdogs, sausages, and cold soda. Our Purpose: Building a community where all are enriched through Christian Love, Service, and Spiritual
Chris Dieguez Renewal. Our Vision: Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at GCCC. We have services, events, and programs for all ages. Our Sunday Worship Service is in-person and livestreamed. For information on how to attend our services virtually or in person, please contact the church office churchoffice@ thegccc.org. To get information regarding our virtual and in-person worship services and programs, visit our website at www.theGCCC.org. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ. It is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community. We are located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website, www.theGCCC.org.
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Women’s Health Care of Garden City committed to personalized care By John L. Gomes, MD ohn L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained J 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.
This photograph was taken by me at the Garden City Street Fair in October 1994. That is Bob Bleistein, owner of Hoffmann’s Deli on Seventh Street near Franklin Avenue. Bob was a very familiar face to Garden City residents for decades. Oscar Hoffmann had moved his deli from Hempstead to Garden City in 1932. Over time it became a fixture in Garden City with generations growing up with this deli. It changed hands over the decades with Bob Bleistein being the last owner. Hoffmann’s closed about ten years or so ago. I bumped into Bob around 2015 at a Tri-County Insurance Agents dinner I was photographing. The deli owner had become an insurance agent! (There’s probably a bologna and/or baloney joke here somewhere but I’ll refrain!) He told me he was getting married again and he introduced me to his fiancée. She and Bob got married in the summer of 2016 and I ended up photographing the wedding! They currently reside on the North Shore.
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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY
Rotarians and guests ring in the season at the Holiday Luncheon on December 11.
Ring in the Season at Rotary’s Holiday Luncheon Dec. 11
Everyone is invited to ring in the holiday season at the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club’s Holiday Luncheon on Monday, December 11, at the Garden City Hotel. As has been Rotary’s tradition for some 50 years, members and guests will gather to enjoy another fabulous luncheon, plus an afternoon filled with holiday cheer, good fellowship and networking. Rotary is thrilled to announce that an event feature will be a performance by the Mineola High School’s choral group under the direction of Megan Messina. The group has performed alternately with Garden City High School’s choral and instrumental groups for nearly 50 years. Ringing out the sounds of the season, these renowned groups have been an event highlight continually receiving standing ovations from
Rotary members and its many guests. The Holiday Luncheon will also feature an impressive array of raffle prizes plus a 50/50 cash prize for a lucky winner. Proceeds from the event will benefit RotaCare (free medical care for those in need); the Gift of Life Program (free cardiac surgery for children from other parts of the world) along with Rotary’s numerous service projects. Stay tuned for further information or email Meg Norris, Club co-president, at editor@gcnews.com.
Rotary to Ring the Bell for The Salvation Army
Please stop by Kings Supermarket on Saturday, December 2 when Rotarians and volunteer Boy Scouts from the Church of St. Joseph’s Troop 243 will ring the bell to support the good works of The Salvation Army — a tradition for nearly 50 years!
Rotarians and Scouts ring the bell to benefit the Salvation Army.
Pulitzer Prize winning author to speak at Adelphi Adelphi University will welcome Caroline Elkins, PhD, a Harvard University professor and the Pulitzer Prize winning author of “Imperial Reckoning: The Untold Story of Britain’s Gulag in Kenya,” for a discussion on colonialism on Tuesday, November 14. The lecture, “A Global Reckoning: Colonialism and the Quest for Justice,”is the first event in Adelphi's recently announced Bhise Global Understanding Project Speaker Series. The conversation with Elkins, moderated by Joanna Corbin, dean of Adelphi’s School of Social Work, will explore colonialism, social justice, capitalism, decolonization, reparations, the end of the British Empire and the push away from globalization. A question-and-answer session will be held after the lecture. Elkins was a expert witness in a London High Court case, which resulted in an apology and a 20 million pound settlement from the British government in 2013 — an illuminating example of when academic work collides with the real world. She will also discuss her doctoral research on the 1950s Mau Mau Emergency in Kenya to the Pulitzer prize winning book and the recently
Author Caroline Elkins Photo by Tony Rinaldo published “Legacy of Violence,” chosen by the BBC and History Today as the 2022 Book of the Year. A complimentary light lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. for all registered attendees. This event is open to the public and will be offered in a hybrid format.
WHAT’S NEW AT THE GC LIBRARY
LEGO Club at the Library
Teen volunteers work with children to build with LEGO during the Children’s Department’s monthly LEGO Club meeting. The September meeting was held on Tuesday, September 19, at the Library. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17.
GCSF current and past Board Directors and their spouses at the 2022 Night at Novita: Karen Pogozelski, Phil Blum, Christine Blum, Kim Pino, Paul Pogozelski, and Stacey Pedone. It’s a rite of passage for GC children to attend the annual Harlem Wizards basketball event each spring. It’s a fun, lively activity with enthusiastic teacher participation and great entertainment for the entire family! Did you know that it’s run by the Garden City Scholarship Fund? It’s the best kept secret in town! The Garden City Scholarship Fund (GCSF) is an independent, not-for-profit organization formed in 1998 to offer scholarships and help bridge financial gaps for exceptional Garden City High School seniors. GCSF took over these efforts from the PTA Student Loan Fund and the Garden City Student Aid
and Scholarship Fund, which had granted loans and scholarships for several decades. GCSF is not funded by the school district or PTA and relies exclusively on community fundraising and endowments. Last year the GCSF gave scholarships worth more than $35,000 to GC students! To kick off the holiday season, GSCF will be hosting its next fundraiser on Tuesday, November 14, from 7 p.m.–10 p.m. at Novita, 860 Franklin Avenue, Garden City. All (over 21) are invited to join in the festivities and enjoy Novita’s fine Italian fare and full open bar. Come meet the GCSF Board members and
Celebrating at the 2022 Night at Novita: Greg Kramer (former GCSF President) and Mary Clare Bohn (NJ Jets tickets raffle prize winner). learn more about how GCSF is dedicated to the students of Garden City. A 50/50 raffle will be held and each guest will be entered into a raffle for 4 New York Islanders tickets. GCSF’s Night at Novita tickets are $100 per person, with all profits going directly to senior scholarships. To purchase tickets or make a general donation, click on the QR code or visit www. gcscholarship.org. Please tell GCHS seniors and their parents to watch for GCSF scholarship applications in ParentSquare in January.
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The Garden City Scholarship Fund is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the students of Garden City High School. GCSF is not funded by the Garden City School District and relies exclusively on community fundraising and endowments. www.gcscholarship.org
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Unauthorized account On November 1st a victim reported that their identity was used to open an unauthorized bank account. Unlicensed operation A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, unregistered vehicle, and defective brake lights on November 1st. Truck leaves scene Garden City Police investigated a report of a truck leaving the scene after striking a vehicle on New Hyde Park Road on November 1st. Excessive speed On Novemter 1st a Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, excessive speed, passing a red traffic light, and making an illegal left turn. Permit missing A handicapped parking permit was reported lost or stolen at an unknown location on November 1st. Scam alert On November 2nd a victim called a repair service number displayed on her computer to report an issue with another computer and, per directions,
submitted a credit card to pay for services. The victim was also advised to write a check to cover a mistake by the company she called. The victim’s bank determined it was a possible scam and stopped the transaction.
charged with driving with an unsecured load and driving out of class on November 3rd. Truck tickets Four Clinton Road truck drivers were charged with disregarding no commercial vehicle 9 PM to 6 AM signs on November 3rd.
Suspended registration A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and using a cell phone while driving on November 2nd. Medical alert On November 2nd Garden City Police responded to a commercial building for a medical alert activation. The building was searched with negative results. Domestic incident On November 3rd Garden City Police assisted the Nassau County Police with a domestic incident investigation which originated in the 2nd Precinct. Unsecured load A Clinton Road truck driver was
Suspended license On November 3rd a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and operating a cell phone while driving. Debris report Garden City Police responded to Edgemere Road for a report of debris hanging from the railroad overpass on November 4th. The MTA was notified to respond. DWI crash Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Franklin Avenue where one of the drivers and his passenger were unconscious. The Officers administered NARCAN to both subjects. They became alert and were transported
to a local hospital for treatment. The driver was subsequently arrested for DWI (Alcohol and Drugs) and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine). Passwords changed On November 4th a victim realized the passwords to her online accounts were changed after receiving an extortion note demanding payment. Suspended license A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on November 4th. Empty package A package delivered to a residence was found empty on November 4th. It is unknown when and where the contents of the package were stolen. Carbon monoxide alarm Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a CO alarm on November 5th. Firefighters determined the cause to be a faulty detector. Excessive speed On November 5th a Washington See page 26
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From page 24 walk permits in the amount of $190,000 and higher CHIPS aid the Village received ($419,000). On the expenditure side, the General Fund has favorable variances within departments mostly due to lower salaries, benefits and taxes as a result of open or unfilled positions, less part-timers hired, unused contingency ($159,000) and unused snow removal funds ($273,000). Further, overall expenditures and revenues are in line with the budget and prior year.
overdose, and abuse. The Garden City Police Department also advises they accept unused, expired, and unwanted medications every day if someone could not turn in their medications on October 28. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson states, “The Garden City Police Department and DEA’s Drug Take Back Program 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.”
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Chief Matthew Pearn reported that during October the Department responded to 96 total calls: • 85 “Signal 8” calls or non-emergency automatic alarms • 11 general alarms, four of which were reported building fires that turned out to be false alarms • 1 extrication • 4 mutual aid calls to assist neighboring Fire Departments
National Drug Takeback Day
The GCPD, DEA and Adelphi University Public Safety collected more than 100 pounds of unused, unwanted, and expired medications during National Drug Take Back Day held at Garden City Police Headquarters and Adelphi University on Saturday, October 28. This event provides an opportunity for everyone to discard unwanted, unused, and expired medications safely. According to the DEA, pharmaceutical drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning,
The Village is applying for a 2023 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant, with help from Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP, which will provide funding application support in preparing one or more applications for the funding of pedestrian access and safety projects. The application development and any cost associated with the preparation of the application document(s), gathering field data and identifying the appropriate pedestrian treatments by the selected firm will be completed at no cost to the Village. If funding is received to implement the project(s), the selected firm may be utilized to perform preliminary design, final design, right of way and construction support and inspection services. Any cost associated with the firm’s assistance in preparing the application is at no cost to the Village.
Fall Leaf Collection Schedule
Fall leaf collection began on Monday, November 6, in the Western Section and will run into the month of December. Please note that the exact date will be announced closer to the end of the leaf collection season. After that, leaves should be bagged and placed out on
your Rubbish Day or brought down to the Village Dump Area. Please check the Village website for the location of the crews. The schedule may vary depending on weather conditions. Note, the Central Section, Village Parks and grass areas are collected by the Parks and Recreation Department. • ONLY leaves are picked up during leaf collection. • Grass, branches, plants and dirt will NOT be collected. • If any of these items are mixed in with the leaves, the pile will not be picked up. • Anything other than leaves can clog and damage the machinery slowing down the leaf collection schedule. • Please inform your landscaper so they follow these instructions. • NO leaves are to be placed in plastic bags. • Please try not to park on piles of leaves. • Workers will do their best to have vehicles moved if leaves are underneath them.
Toys for Tots
With the holiday season upon us, it is a time to reflect upon how fortunate we are to have the opportunity to share these times with family and friends. As you may be aware, many children are not so fortunate. To bring some happiness to families who do not have the resources to provide a gift for their child this year, the Garden City Police Department has a gift depository for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Toys for Tots Program. Police Headquarters is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your generous gifts could make a difference to a child, no mat-
ter how small. In the spirit of giving, please drop off any new, unused and unwrapped toys into collection boxes located in the lobby of the Garden City Police Department by December 18. Last year, the Department collected several boxes of toys, which the Marines distributed to many children. Thank you in advance for your support of this worthwhile program.
Happening in Garden City
Saturday, November 11th 10:45 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at the Library on 7th Street Monday, November 13th 1:30 p.m. Monday Movie Matinée: Arsenic & Old Lace at the Library 7:00 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Meeting at the Library. The meeting will move immediately into Executive Session. At approximately 7:30 the meeting will move out of Executive Session to discuss the Agenda. 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball at the Field House Tuesday, November 14th 4:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board meeting at the Library. Must register on Eventkeeper. Wednesday, November 15th 7:30 p.m. EAB meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom Thursday, November 16th 6:30 p.m. Traffic Commission meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom 7:30 p.m. Adult Volleyball at the Field House Friday, November 17th 3:30 p.m. Teen Gamers program at the Library. Must register on Eventkeeper.
THE OFFICE CAT From page 25 Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed. Vehicle entered Garden City Police investigated a report that a vehicle parked on Westminster Road was rummaged through on November 5th. There is no reported loss. Excessive speed On November 5th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed. Domestic incident arrest After investigating a domestic incident, on November 6th Garden City Police arrested a 43-year-old male for allegedly choking a family member. He was charged with strangulation, criminal obstruction of breathing, and endan-
gering the welfare of minors.
was reportedly damaged by unknown means on November 6th.
monitored and patrolled numerous election districts within the Village.
Excessive speed On November 6th a Cherry Valley Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed in a school zone.
Suspended license A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, a suspended registration, and an unregistered auto on November 7th.
Suspended license A Newmarket Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and defective brake lights on November 6th.
Overweight truck On November 7th an 11th Street truck driver was charged with driving out of class and operating an overweight vehicle.
Excessive speed A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on November 6th.
Water line break On November 7th Garden City Police safeguarded the vicinity of New Hyde Park Road and Harvard Street due to a fire hydrant water line break.
Alarm malfunction Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a system malfunction on November 7th.
Vehicle damaged A vehicle parked in Parking Field 7N
Election detail On Election Day Garden City Police
School zone speeding A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with speeding in a school zone and passing a stop sign at Merillon Avenue on November 6th. Door malfunction Garden City Police responded to a residence on November 6th for a report of an automatic garage door opening without cause. Upon investigation of the premises, it appears the door had malfunctioned.
From page 1 come of the class action lawsuit. “There is initial court approval of settlements that could yield reimbursement payments to the village of approximately $5 million or more. This proposed settlement goes back to early 2019, when the village retained law firm Scher Edling LLP to represent it for class action litigation and seek reimbursement of water treatment expenses, against Dupont and 3M corporations – the manufacturers responsible for the chemical contaminants,” he noted. According to Administrator Suozzi, Scher Edling represents many water supply agencies/departments in New York State and Garden City was not the first to enter into the class action lawsuit. He said “I’m glad we did” since there appears to be good news on the result. He explained that both Scher Edling LLP and Garden City’s municipally-appointed environmental counsel, Sive, Paget & Riesel P.C. have coordinated with village administration about the pending settlement, and from the latter, attorney David S. Yudelson was live on Zoom for the meeting. The two firms provided the Village of Garden City with memorandums “analyzing the proposed settlements and identifying the pros and cons of the same,” Suozzi said. He told the board both firms recommended that Garden City should accept the settlements if they’re finally approved in court, and they advised the village against opting out of the class actions litigation Meadow Street resident Steve Ilardi asked about the $5 million in the potential settlement, and if the entire sum would be for the village or a portion of it would go to Scher Edling LLP. Administrator Suozzi replied that the $5 million would be the net amount with the actual settlement figure at over $7 million, and he commented that approximately 23% of the $7 million would go to the law firm. “The intention of getting the funds would be so it can go towards our village Water Department, and we could use a portion of that to pay off some of the BANs (bond anticipation notes) on our AOP [water treatment] equipment installed. That way we wouldn’t have as much bond debt,” Suozzi said. Later during the November 2 meeting, Trustee Bruce Torino explained that with the class action litigation the legal fees Ilardi referred to would be determined by submission to the federal judge presiding over the case, and they would have to sign off on that aspect. “It is actually coming off the top of the complete (possibly over $7 million) settlement. As Mr. Suozzi mentioned, it would be a net sum awarded to the village pursuant to the district judge’s order,” Torino noted.
Roads, Curbs and Streets
Also at the November 2 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a contract of $74,500 for professional services from D & B Engineers and Architects of Woodbury, for the village’s 2024 Curb, Sidewalk and Road Improvement design. The amount represents the base bid for the professional services. D & B’s work proposal includes designs and specs of 14 local roads, which will be presented to the Board by DPW for the 2024-2025 fiscal year’s municipal road resurfacing program. Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni explained other parts of the project scope: “the design includes upgrades to ADA ramps, correction of ponding locations, drainage where required and sidewalk surveys.” Trustee Ed Finneran asked if the contract for road design work was bid out, and Borroni stated that while eight to 10 vendors responded to the RFP for services, prices offered began at the $74,500 from D & B but went as high as half-a-million dollars. Finneran also asked about familiarity in working with D & B and Borroni said the firm has performed work on village projects. Last Thursday the Board also approved the engagement of water consulting form H2M Architects+ Engineers to conduct required semi-annual inspections of the village’s five municipal water storage tanks in fall 2023. The agreement comes with a cost of $5,500 and funding comes from the Operating Budget. The Nassau County Department of Health requires the inspections of the tanks twice per year. “H2M has been conducting these inspections on behalf of the village for many years and has the comparative history of all village tanks,” Borroni noted. Also during the meeting, the trustees approved a resolution formalizing acceptance of the $687,705.92 Maintenance bond, from contractor MDB Construction Corp. of Commack, for its project completion of the roof replacement work at the Garden City Municipal Yard Central Garage and Parks Garage. Superintendent Borroni told the board, “The bond guarantees the work for 18 months from the date of acceptance (November 2, 2023). The bond has been reviewed and approved to-form by village bond counsel.” For a bid award, the trustees confirmed the award of a contract to Long Island Precast, Inc. of Brookhaven to furnish precast catch basins, specifically items No. 3 through 14, on an as-needed basis. Long Island Precast was the sole bidder for supplying these utilities to the village. The board also ratified the extension of the bid (contract) for disposal of mixed broken asphalt from road repairs, provided to Garden City by
Rason Materials of Old Bethpage with service ordered on an as-needed basis.
New Trucks Approved for DPW, Parks
The Board approved the purchase of municipal equipment, with a corresponding transfer, for two recycling trucks for Public Works. The authorized a transfer of $525,362 from the village’s Business District Paving budget account into DPW Equipment, to fund the purchase of a brand new recycling truck for $437,962.89 as pricing comes from a Sourcewell Contract. The vendor/dealer of the truck is Vasso Systems Inc. of Brooklyn. The second recycling truck being purchased is a refurbished truck from Fab-Tec of St. James, at a cost of $87,400 with pricing per Islip Town contract. With the lead time anticipated until the brand new truck arrives in Garden City, the refurbished truck will be used in the interim. Superintendent Borroni shared that the long-term plans, including for the refurbished truck being purchased from Fab-Tec to be kept as a backup. He reported that the cost of repairing one of the two current village recycling trucks, which was damaged by fire, has been quoted at between $50,000 and $100,000 “with no certainty.” “This purchase is in response to recycling truck #208 catching fire and being placed out of service. The refurbished truck will be utilized so that we have two recycling trucks in operation as we await the new truck’s delivery date. Under normal operations we have two recycling trucks being used daily but we currently only have two in our fleet, including the one out of service,” he said. Due to the fire damage to that truck the village expects reimbursement from its insurance company to help offset the cost of the new recycling truck. During public comments on November 2, resident Steve Ilardi asked about the cause of the fire for the recycling truck. Superintendent Borroni said there wasn’t any formal investigation performed but after he spoke with mechanics they identified that the turbo was overheated and when the truck was shut off its engine combusted. The Board also raised a couple of questions, starting with examining the heavy cost for the new truck. Trustee Finneran said it must be an impressive piece of equipment for $437,962 and asked if there are any technical details
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to share. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi said the two recycling trucks heavily in-use, including the one recently damaged, are about eight and a half years old. “At that time (2015) they came to us at a cost of approximately $250,000 each, and they arrived via grant funds at that time. But a lot of things have gone up in price substantially including steel, which is probably driving the new price,” he said. Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester asked Superintendent Borroni if there was a new type of truck being ordered but Borroni noted it will remain the same model in-use in the village which is “our standard recycling truck.” In another truck purchase approval the Board granted the purchase of a 2024 Ford F-350 by the Recreation and Parks Department. The vehicle being purchased from Hempstead Ford/ Lincoln will be equipped with a lighting package and comes at a cost of $49,668, as the purchase is being made through a Westchester County contract. Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake told the trustees that the F-350 pickup represents the final purchase of all equipment budgeted in Recreation’s capital equipment line for FY 2023-2024. “Upon this purchase, we will be running about $28,000 and more below our budget on purchases. Kudos to our village’s Purchasing Division for finding these terrific contracts and working with us in Recreation and Parks to use the Sourcewell contract, and some of the other bidding cooperatives. We have been doing really well to get our equipment ordered and then delivered in a timely manner, and at good prices!” Blake said. Administrator Suozzi reflected on the aggressive plans to secure the right pieces of equipment and supplies for municipal departments this year (fiscal year 2023-2024). He too thanked the Finance Department, Purchasing Division and village staff. “I just want to thank our Purchasing Division and all the department heads – Superintendent Blake noted the F-350 pickup as Recreation’s last piece and DPW has all their purchasing done. We put a lot of money invested towards equipment. It’s nice to get the orders in early, because it takes a while to get many items in,” Suozzi said.
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Superintendent discusses upgrades for village athletic fields
From page 1 at St. Paul’s has been overseeded, seeded, aerated and treated and the grass is really starting to come in very nicely. One can see how well it’s all filling in, and with the cooler weather here a lot of crabgrass that grew in the late summer has started dying off while the new grasses we planted started to choke them and hold the area. Eventually new grass will overspread the crabgrass and we’ll have good turf there.” Following a question by Trustee Michael Sullivan, who is the Board’s liaison with the Recreation Department, Blake said that post-thatching, one tree had to be removed by the fields at St. Paul’s. There was some maneuvering needed with the truck working within the fenced-off area but the grass will be restored fully once the tree removal is complete. Blake advised the trustees that the area currently closed-off will remain that way until fields are fully prepared in time for the Fall 2024 sports season. The fields at St. Paul’s that are not
presently fenced off have been addressed too. Recreation & Parks staff performed deep tining on two lacrosse fields. Slit seeding was done, both north/south and east/west. Blake noted that his staff continues to overseed on a regular basis on every one of the most heavily-used areas of fields including by the goalmounts. Sprinklers are used on the fields five days a week. Blake explained that once this fall’s soccer season ends liming will be performed on all those fields. “The pH for all the fields is still not correct so we will perform heavy liming. We will also use several field covers over the goal mounts this winter and that will help to grow the grass in the heavier-use areas, though we continue to have the problem of how much these fields are used. Problems in front of goal areas in particular is not just due to the high use during games – on any given weekday there are ten or twelve teams practicing on the fields but they’re all practicing by the goal area. It’s normal and understandable but that is making it harder for the grass to rejuvenate
those areas,” he said. The heavily-used “front field” at Stewart Field, adjacent to the parking lot and closest to Stewart Avenue, has been renovated. The Rec. and Parks staff also renovated the baseball field at Edgemere Park. Blake reports that they each received all new sod and new clay to improve their infields. “They look terrific, and this means every field in our neighborhood parks have been renovated as well as Stewart Field have been renovated within the last three years. All are in good condition,” Blake said. He added a note on the grass growing “exceptionally well” on fields at Garden City Community Park. Blake believes the much-maligned right field area of Community Park Field No. 3, a spot where grass had substantial trouble growing, is now going to fill in well. There have also been repairs made to the synthetic turf fields with a new home plate put on Field No. 4 at Community Park, as the grass continues to improve as well. Superintendent Blake told the
Village Board that regardless of use, Garden City’s fields are in better shape than they were a year ago. He expects conditions to keep improving as treatments and care continue. “We are on the right track, we are seeing good results now. It is hard to do but we must be patient – grass does not grow overnight but we are getting the results we’re hoping to see,” Blake said. Throughout the ongoing process for field upgrades, Blake has been consistent to include updates on the viability and progress of the organic turf and grounds management program which went into effect in the village about five years ago and was initiated through efforts of the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) to ban pesticide and herbicide use on the fields where children play, breathe and exercise. In November of 2018 the EAB and Rec. Commission held a joint meeting, covered extensively in The Garden City News in December 2018, and the procedures for organic fertilizer use and pesticide-free playing fields were outlined with the initial program.
The Welcoming Club of Garden City
What’s New
Fall Fun at Sommerset Brewery
The Fall Fest at Sommerset Brewery was a fun-filled success! Welcoming Club members, along with friends and spouses, enjoyed a night of craft beers and ciders, small bites, and great company. It was a perfect way to get into the fall spirit! Thank you to all those who attended!
Calling All Sponsors!
The Welcoming Club of Garden City is actively seeking local businesses, merchants, and individuals to sponsor the 2023–2024 season. Sponsorships start at $550 for the year and are a great way to promote your business across the Welcoming Club of Garden City social media channels and at our exciting events planned throughout the year. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible and 100% of the sponsorship fee goes directly to this year’s chosen charity, P.E.A.C.E Afterschool Program. For more information, please email Philanthropic Chair Lindsay Weber at GCPhilanthropic@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events Ladies’ Night Bingo!
Calling all Bingo players! The Welcoming Club is hosting a Ladies’ Night Bingo Night on November 16 at Prost Grill & Garten. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our website at gardencitywelcomingclub.org.
November Book Club
The Book Club’s November selection is “The Marsh King’s Daughter” by Karen Dionne. The club will be meeting on Tuesday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to attend and engage in lively discussions about this book, please RSVP to welcomingclubbookclub@gmail.com for meeting location. We hope to see you there! Happy reading!
Santa Is Coming to Town!
The Garden City Welcoming Club is hosting their annual Brunch with Santa at Stewart Manor Country Club on December 2, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come join us for a fun-filled morning the whole family will enjoy! Guests can enjoy a DJ, photo booth, pictures with Santa, raffles, and a personalized favor to take home. Guests who bring an unwrapped gift to be donated to the P.E.A.C.E. program will receive a special raffle ticket to win an exclusive prize. For more information please visit: https://www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org/ Adult: $60/each and Children: $35/ each.
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Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The book club meets every 6 weeks
to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@ gmail.com.
Craft Club
The Craft Club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.
Supper Club
Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.
Bunco
This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way
to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail.com.
Toddler Activities
A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail. com for more information. Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $50 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.
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The St. Paul’s Conservancy Board of Advisors Robert Hussey Susan Lucci Neil & Amy McGoldrick Michael Munnelly Mary Jane Poole Andrew Tarmin Al Vanesco
Jack & Maggie Biggane Robert Catell Maura Clancy Blyth Daylong Nelson DeMille Richard & Deborah DeVerna Richard Ferrucci Kevin Haggerty
And Committee Chairs Athletics: Scott Gehnrich Erin Elbe Davidson
Finance: Ryan Mulrooney
Communication: Danette Ceriano Brunelli Richard Rutigliano
Legal: Peter Coll, Esq.
Engineering, Construction & Architecture: Joseph Jabour William Alisse
Philanthropy: Joanne Adams Kate Schmidt Andrew Tarmin
Education / STEAM: Eileen Read Special Ed: Al Vanasco & Kathie Wysocki
Are grateful to the Residents of Garden City for their resounding support for the restoration of the Nationally Recognized, Historic, and Beautiful Main Building on the St. Paul’s Campus. The Conservancy promises to devote its talents to secure a lower cost multi-purpose Community Center for All residents at St. Pauls
Quicker Project Completion & Use | Lower Resident Annual Cost The Conservancy is proud to WELCOME its Architectural Team lead by Carlos J. Cardoso, AIA Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP
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Choral Society to debut season at GCCC The Long Island Choral Society, under the direction of Music Director Michael C. Hagler, will open its 95th season with a performance of Sacred Music from the Eastern Orthodox tradition and the Western Sacred music, including American Spirituals, to be held on Sunday, November 12, at 4 p.m. at the Garden City Community Church.
The concert will feature music by Gretchaninoff and Kopylow as well as American spirituals, including “Every time I Feel the Spirit” and “Obey the Spirit of the Lord.” Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for youths. Please call 516-652-6878 or go to www.lics.org for more information.
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Holiday Pop-up Shop Open Through 11/12
Did you miss the fall sportswear fundraiser sale? We have you covered for all your Garden City gear with a quick holiday pop-up shop – and all orders will be delivered before Christmas! Check out the holiday collection now before the sale ends on Sunday, Nov. 12. Visit gardencitypta.org/sportswear for the shop link!
Get Informed on District Bond Proposals
The Garden City school district will hold additional community informational sessions about the tax-neutral bond proposals — and the PTA encourages everyone to participate and be informed. The remaining sessions will take place online on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. You can find out more information on the proposal and
how to register for the sessions online on the Garden City PTA and District websites.
Missed a Meeting? Get Caught Up
The GC PTA works hard to make meetings as accessible as possible to parents, with sessions happening during the day as well as at night; in-person, as well as online whenever possible. If you missed a meeting and want to get caught up, check out our website for meeting minutes and select recordings — g a r d e n c i t y p t a . o r g / m e e t i n g - i n f o rmation. The Oct. 18 “All Schools” meeting with a presentation on the dangers of underage gambling was especially great — watch the entire recording online at our site!
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these important upcoming dates & deadlines from across the school district. You can keep an eye on the PTA website and the GCUFSD website “Events” page for even more detail on what’s happening across all seven schools. • November 10 – Veterans’ Day Observed, School Closed • November 13 – Elementary Literacy & Math Family Fun Night, 5 pm • November 14 – High School PTA Meeting, 9:15 a.m. (Virtual) • November 14 – Joint Primary PTA Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at Homestead • November 14 – GCUFSD Bond Community Forum, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. (Virtual) • November 15 – Middle School PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m. (Virtual) • November 22-24 – Thanksgiving Break, School Closed
Your Membership Matters!
Please take a minute today to visit www.gardencitypta.org to rejoin for the new 2023–24 school year. While there, click the “Get Involved” tab to see the many volunteer opportunities with the PTA overall, and with your child’s specific schools. We can’t wait to work with you this year!
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DAR vice regent honored as Woman of Distinction
Louise Rider with her daughter Melody Mink Polisi and grandson Michael Polisi. M. Louise Rider was honored on September 9th when she was named a 2023 Woman of Distinction by NY State Assemblyman Edward Ra. The ceremony took place at Adelphi University. She was among a select group of special people, including doctors, teachers and volunteers, who were recognized for their exceptional service to others. Louise is vice regent of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She serves as the Chapter’s National Defense Chair, as the group’s State Veterans Affairs Service VAVS Representative and chapter liaison to the St. Albans Community Living Center. Born in Louisiana, she came to NY in 1967. After retiring from a career in Construction Management she found a need to engage in Community Service. She has been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, with ACT ( Animals Can’t Talk), and for the “Shed the Meds” program. From 2004 to 2010 she held various positions with the Whitestone Volunteer Ambulance Service. Louise , who comes from a military family, has a long history of service to veterans. Starting in 2006, Louise became a volunteer for the Dept of Veterans Affairs, at the Extended Care Center in St. Albans. She participates in food drives for the VET pantry and participates in monthly meetings of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, arranging for volunteers to assist at events. NSDAR also has had a strong interest in supporting our veterans since it’s founding in 1890. Louise became a DAR member in 2019 and found her interest in veterans issues dovetailed nicely with DAR interests in the same area, where her efforts continue.
She serves as her DAR Chapter National Defense Chair, presenting a yearly ROTC Medal to a qualified Hofstra Cadet. A woman of many talents and great generosity, Louise has found her special niche in service to veterans, where she continues to make a tremendous impact. Louise was nominated for the Woman of Distinction Award by a 101-year-old World War II Army Veteran she has assisted on many occasions, Mr. Rosario Terry Trovato. She was introduced to Mr. Trovato by a neighbor while she was working at the 2020 election. Louise offered her phone number to him, and suggested he call if he needed a hand. Mr. Travato took her up on the suggestion. Since then, she has provided invaluable assistance to him, driving him to doctor visits, grocery stores, on personal errands, and to many veterans’ events sponsored by Nassau County. She once arranged to have a number of Boy Scouts and her son-in-law Antonio dig him out from a significant snow fall. Louise even drove him to the party his family had arranged for his 100th birthday at the Olive Garden on Old Country Road. Once he contacted her to drive him to the emergency room after he had sustained a fall, and Louise graciously came to the rescue. It was for this type of selfless effort that Mr. Trovato nominated Louise for the award. Louise’s daughter Melody and grandson Michael Polisi , as well as members of the DAR and friends from her golf club were present to witness Louise receive her award from Assemblyman Ra. She was presented with a Proclamation from the Assembly which lauded her dedication to others and service to her community; a Citation from the office of County Executive
Louise Rider with Rosario Terry Trovato, WWII veteran.
Louise Rider with Assemblyman Ed Ra, Rosario Terry Trovato, and his daughter Rosemary Trovato. Bruce Blakeman; a Citation from the Nassau County Legislature; a Certificate of Recognition from the Town of Hempstead, a Proclamation from the Village of East Williston, and a Certificate of Recognition signed by Donald X. Clavin Jr.
The women of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter NSDAR, and Chapter Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra, are extremely proud to count Louise Rider as one of its number. Congratulations on your well-earned recognition!
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Friends, family rededicate tree in memory of Donna Varvaro
Resident Bill Lucano, co-chair of the Class of ’77 Committee that organized the ceremony, remembers Donna Varvaro’s love for the Library. Under a bright sun, friends, family and Garden City classmates gathered on the Library lawn Saturday afternoon to rededicate a Magnolia tree in memory of Donna Varvaro, who passed away unexpectedly at age 14. Donna grew up on St. James Street South, and was the oldest of Shirley and Larry Varvaro’s two children. Her brother, Paul, was two years younger. She loved reading and writing poetry. Donna also loved to write captivating stories. Not surprisingly, the Garden City Public Library
The newly planted magnolia tree in Donna Varvaro’s honor, flanked by autumnal mums and a plaque in her name.
was one of her three favorite stops on the walk home after the school day had ended from what was then the Garden City Junior High School (now Garden City Middle School). When Donna passed away, her classmates lobbied Then-Mayor Dan Duff and staff at the Garden City Public Library for a memorial plaque and Magnolia tree planting. It was such a fitting tribute at the place Donna loved. The tree was planted
The plaque in memory of Donna Ellen Varvaro.
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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop BY MELISSA JAEGER And now we’re focusing on Thanksgiving! First and foremost is our annual Fall Food Drive. This year, we are supporting The INN with our Drive. Most of us in this community are blessed – not to worry about their next meal, or to worry about being able to afford to shop for a meal. Think about items that might be helpful to a family isn’t so fortunate. PLEASE, check your pantries – or go to the store – and bring in your non-perishables. This will go on NOW through Nov. 18th. And when you drop off food items, receive 10% off your purchase. When you drop off your items, you can shop for items to decorate your home and table for Thanksgiving. We have Tom Turkeys which will look great on your table, pilgrims (male & female), festive-colored candles, and cocktail napkins. If you’re going to someone’s home for the holiday, consider our embroidered turkey and gourd towels, imported from Italy! Gorgeous! JUST ARRIVED but they won’t last. Please join us for our first semi-private Pre-Holiday Shopping Event on Wednesday, Nov. 15th, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.! We will have • BeautyCounter - Kim Pawlowski will be showcasing cleaner, safer personal care products, and she will have useful gift ideas too • Bohemian Chic NY – Becky Iudica will have one-of-a-kind coverups, cardigans and dried flower jewelry • Scout & Cellar with Kerry Menger will be selling clean crafted wines & grinds • The Exchange — us! In addition to our usual great holiday items, we will have good gift ideas for hostesses, office and stocking stuffers. This is (hopefully) the first of several mini events we hope to have in the Shop, so be sure to check in the Shop, read these articles and/or check our social media for news of other events… Consignors are already bringing in some great holiday items. And we have some new, exciting Christmas items for the season. Yes! We are consigning — and selling — fur coats! Some of you have been calling and asking since the middle of the summer,
though that is beyond me. We accept fur coats on Thursday afternoons ONLY, as that is when we have our volunteers with furrier expertise. Typically, we take mink, lynx and fox — coats, jackets and stoles. Please call to make an appointment. Or come in to pick up a great fur at an excellent price!
About Us:
• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (at the rear of the building). • All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS. • Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. • Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!
Consigning:
• Our best sellers – jewelry (costume & fine), lamps, mirrors, and fine crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) • We also take/accept silver, purses/wallets, fine china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition. • Sorry – no clothing or shoes. And no appliances. • Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday 11:00am – 2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce wait-times to consign. • Please call (516)746-8900 to set up an appointment. • Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@ atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same day. Can I donate? YES! We love donations! PLEASE don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email me at store@atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even
Get ready for the holidays with decor from the A.T. Stewart Consignment and Gift Shop. when we’re closed. Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality has almost completed work on the outside of the house! Thank you for your patience throughout this process. Remember: all the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on
the outside façade of the Museum is almost complete. The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesday until 6 p.m.) Saturday 12 noon–4 pm. For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.
Friends, family rededicate tree in memory of Donna Varvaro Continued on page 34 that the original tree sat in that same spot, Donna's classmates started a fund for a new Magnolia tree. In less than three weeks, it became a continuation of what was started so many years ago - a memorial tree in Donna's name. “Today we celebrate the next phase, ‘The Second Life’ as it were, as we rededicate another beautiful young Magnolia tree to the Village of Garden City at the Garden City Public Library,” resident Bill Lucano, co-chair of the Class of ’77 Committee that helped organize the ceremony, said. Co-Chair Deirdre Orr, who did
not attend the ceremony due to a previous engagement, was instrumental in fundraising efforts to purchase the new tree. Musician John Schoch acoustically performed soft rock tunes on his guitar as people gathered for the ceremony, including Donna’s family, friends and classmates, including Rob Reid, Mike Kollman (GCHS ’77), Thomas Brosnan and Steven Rudolph (GCHS ’77), who spoke at the ceremony. Village Trustee Bruce Torino, liaison to the Library, said, “As Donna wrote, the sun was high and so was the heart. It is so fitting that today, late in the season, it is warm enough for us to be out here, and the sun is shining on her. The Library is a special
place to plant a tree so that all can see and all can remember just like the books in the Library that teach us about history and keep memories alive, it’s a fitting tribute for her to be here with us forever.” Library Director Marianne Malagon thanked Donna’s classmates for the gift. “Donna’s friends and classmates rallied around her and her memory and brought it back to life. It will live on in the community for years to come and help people to remember Donna,” she said. Ms. Malagon further acknowledged the gratitude of the Library Trustees, including Library Board Chair Randy Colahan, unable to attend due to a family obliga-
tion, Library Trustee Mary Maguire, in attendance, as well as the members of the Village Board of Trustees for their support, and personnel from the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments for their assistance in beautifying the Library grounds in preparation for the event. Others in attendance included Library Assistant Director Ralph Guiteau and Garden City Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester, who personally thanked Mr. Lucano, noting his steadfast commitment to any given project, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake and his staff, as well as Public Works Superintendent John Borroni and his staff for their assistance.
Garden City Middle School’s sixth grade Field Day is a new event intended to bring students together who have recently come to the middle school from Stewart or Stratford elementary schools. “Garden City Middle School is where two of our Garden City communities come together, really for the first time, in a supportive learning environment,” Principal Matthew Samuelson said. “We understand that our sixth grade cohort will be made up of the same students that will graduate together in six short years and we want to make sure that we make bonds that last, connections that students can use to rely upon each other and friendships that make our school feel like a home.” Students enjoyed a series of outdoor team building events that got them up on their feet. The variety of games offered aimed at building camaraderie, plus, at the same time, pushed their minds through an Academic Bowl – trivia, spelling and geography bees and a round of Name that Tune that pushed that same sense of community and togetherness. Of course, what field day would be complete without snacks and pizza provided generously by the Garden City PTA.
Sixth graders at Garden City Middle School enjoyed their first Field Day.
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“Fashion Through the Ages” at GC Historical Society
Victorian family greeting visitors. BY MELISSA JAEGER If you joined us for the “Fashion Through the Ages” Reception or for the Exhibit, then you know what a magical evening it was! There was 1940’s music wafting through the Museum and the place was beautifully candle-lit, setting the mood for the event. It was such a wonderful experience to be so close to garments, some of which dated back to the 1870s — that’s WELL over 100 years old! When you first walked into the front parlor, you were greeted by a Victorian family in their “going-out” finery. The “Nite on the Town” vignette focused on outfits from the 1920s/1930s, positioned around the piano. In the St. Paul’s Room were some of the St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s school uniforms, various undergarments tossed over a dressing screen, a beautiful Takashimaya silk embroidered kimono from Kyoto. The fashion accessories were fabulous! The piéce de résistance was the cream silk
A Night on the Town
Bella Splendori (our Student Intern) with Katie Colavito, Sandra Dalmazio (proud mother of Bella), Penny Hinderstein, Bill Garry,(president of the TGCHS), Bella and Marth Ross.
wedding gown with its long train, circa 1930s posed on the wonderful winding staircase of the Museum. The Friday reception was very well-attended, including Councilman Tom Muscarella and former Mayor Theresa Trouve. We had many visitors on Saturday and Sunday, too, when it was open to the public. The most often question that was asked was where we got all this beautiful clothing. The display of garments had been donated to the Society over the years and they were stored upstairs in the Museum. The clothing and accessories date from Victorian days through the 1930s. 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, Penny
Hinderstein, Melissa Jaeger, Barbara Rocco, Martha 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 Advisors: Hilary Davidson Chair/MA Fashion & Textile Studies, FIT, NY; Gregory Hunter, Ph.D. - Palmer School of Library & Information Science, LIU Post, NY; Marianna Klaiman -Textile Historian, NYC, NY; and, Emily Werner - Curator/Collections Manager, Huntington Historical Society, NY • Sandra Dalmazio for her invaluable assistance in curating the displays • Pete Egan and his wonderful family for helping with moving the Exhibit into position
Garment Committee members: Sandra Dalmazio, Martha Ross, Katie Colavito, Melissa Jaeger, Jody Treanor (behind Melissa), Penny Hinderstein and Julie Sequeira.
Walt Winchurch, Katie Colavito and Councilman Tom Muscarella.
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• Joseph & Joseph of Garden City for the loan of a number of the 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 a 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 this project, please contact Penny Hinderstein at TGCHS or the AT Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop.
Pete Egan's grandchildren -- proves it DOES take a village.
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WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
News from the Children’s Room Fall 2023 Programming
Little HeART of The Scientist Monday, Nov. 13, at 2:00 p.m.
This program is for children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. Children along with programmer Elizabeth Carnaval, will engage in sensory exploration and STEAM fun as they examine scientific principles, experiment with materials and create an (OFTEN MESSY) art project. Registration is ongoing.
Mother Goose Storytime
Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m.
This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration is ongoing.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m.
This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages 2½–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration is ongoing.
Crafts
Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregiver will come and do a simple craft with a Librarian. This is a 30-minute program. Registration is ongoing.
Tween Thursday Scratch Art
Thursday, Nov. 16, at 4:00 p.m.
Join us for Tween Thursday and make colorful scratch art during our Scratch Art Program! This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7. Registration is ongoing.
Family Night Craft
Monday, Nov. 20, at 7:00 p.m.
This fun program is for children ages 3–fifth grade and their families. Join the librarians and make a 3-D tree as a centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table. Up to 3 members per family can participate (one must be an adult) and only one family member registers. Registration is ongoing.
Mother Goose Storytime
Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m.
This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 11:30 a.m.
This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages 2½–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Monthly LEGO Club
Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 4:00 p.m.
This fun STEM program is for children in Grades K–5 only. No registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Mother Goose Storytime
Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 10:30 a.m.
This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 11:30 a.m.
This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages 2½–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Reading Pals
Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 4:00 p.m.
This fun program is for children ages 4–Grade 2. Under librarian supervision, Teen Volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration begins Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m.
dren ages 2½–Grade 5 and their families. A maximum of 4 persons per family can participate. Each family will decorate and take home one Gingerbread House. Registration begins Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Family Bingo
Monday, Dec. 4, at 7:00 p.m.
Have some family fun playing BINGO and maybe win a small prize! This program is for children ages 4–fifth grade and their families. Up to 3 members (one must be an adult) can participate. Registration begins Nov. 21, at 10:00 a.m.
Monthly LEGO Club
Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 4:00 p.m.
This fun STEM program is for children in Grades K–5 only. No registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Crafts
Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregiver will come and do a simple craft with a librarian. This is a 30-minute program. Registration begins Dec. 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Crafting With Friends
Saturday, Dec. 16, at 10:00 a.m.
Children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver, can come to the Library and make a craft. Presented
by Mary Maguire. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library. (Directors include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others.) Registration begins Dec. 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Crafting With Friends
Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11:15 a.m.
Children in grades K–5 can come to the Library and make a craft. Presented by Mary Maguire. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library. (Directors include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others.) Registration begins Dec. 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Reading Pals
Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 4:00 p.m.
This fun program is for children ages 4–Grade 2. Under librarian supervision, teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration begins Dec. 12 at 10:00 a.m. Each program requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend these programs. Please do not register additional children in the comment box as they are not counted by Eventkeeper. See Eventkeeper for additional fall programming.
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Gingerbread House
Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11:00 a.m.
This fun, festive program is for chil-
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Children and parents build with LEGO bricks at the Children’s Department’s monthly LEGO Club meeting. The October meeting was held on Tuesday, October 17, at the Library. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21.
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News from the Learn about veterans with GCPL museum passes Garden City Public Library Monday Movies
Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library: Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
November
11/13 - “Arsenic & Old Lace” - 1944, 118 mins 11/20 - “Gigi” - 1959, 116 mins 11/27 - “Gunga Din” - 1939, 117 mins
Veteran’s Day
Veterans Day is the perfect time to learn more about and to honor our veterans. The Friends of the Garden City Public Library provide museum passes to many museums, including these two: • The Intrepid Sea and Air Space Museum in Manhattan
• The Navy Seal Museum in West Sayville Please contact the Garden City Public Library’s Reference Desk for details and to reserve your passes today (516-742-8405). Visit the Library's website at www.gardencitypl.org for more information.
Library Board of Trustees meeting There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level. The meeting will move immediately into Executive Session. At approx-
imately 7:30 the meeting will move out of Executive Session to discuss the Agenda. Further details will be posted when available on the Library’s website, www.gardencitypl.org.
Library roof work expected to begin this week The Garden City Public Library is undergoing a major roof replacement project, which also includes restoration of the masonry around the building. Removing the previous roof, which includes asbestos abatement, is expected to begin this week. The work will be done outside of the building and outside of time staff and patrons are on premise. This ongoing work
will have no impact on Library hours and services. Signs will be posted on Library entrances. An extra container will be placed in the parking lot on the west side of building for materials removal. Abatement is expected to take about 15 nights of work, over several weeks, allowing for weather conditions.
Veteran’s Day is officially on Saturday, November 11, and is celebrated as a Federal holiday on Friday, November 10, 2023. The library is open. There is a display celebrating this important holiday. We thank the Veterans for their service.
November Programs
Return of Mom’s Yoga Night Out with Kimberly Mercadante
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room • Wednesday, November 15 Registration is ongoing. The popular Mom’s Yoga Night Out returns with Kimberly Mercadante! You don’t have to be a mom to join us for these one-hour beginner’s yoga classes!. Please bring your own yoga mat to each class. Each class requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (gardencitypl. org) This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Your Home’s Electric - NEW DATE
Saturday, November 19, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room Brian Schnee of KL Home Inspection Services LLC will speak about your home’s electrical system. Learn how the electrical system in your house provides appropriate power to satisfy your electric needs safely. Topics to be discussed include: • Your home’s incoming service • The main electrical panel board • Wiring materials • Outlets • Smoke detectors • Safety measure suggestions Space is limited and registration is on-going via Eventkeeper (www.gardenc-
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itypl.org). This program has a hands-on workshop which will be rescheduled and a separate registration is required. Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 speaking of books@gardencitypl.org This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Adult Craft - Quilted Ornaments
Tuesday, November 28, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room Linsay Gendy will lead participants in making Quilted Ornaments. Registration is required and is ongoing on Eventkeeper. Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@ gardencitypl.org Funding is provided by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library
Chef Rob
Tuesday, December 5, from 12 noon–1:30 p.m. in the Large meeting room Join Chef Rob for a taste of the holiday as he gives a demonstration and tasting of his delicious holiday dishes. The tasty menu includes rustic chicken meatballs, and a provolone artichoke dip for holiday entertaining. Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@ gardencitypl.org Registration is required, and began on Monday, November 6, at 10 a.m. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Adult Book Discussion
Wednesday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Small Meeting Room Join us for a book discussion on the book “A Wish for Winter” by Viola Shipman. A holiday story that is sure to tug on heartstrings and delight readers who love books about books, missed connections and the magic of Christmas. Books to take out are available in the Adult Services area. Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@ gardencitypl.org Registration is required and began on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 10 a.m.
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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Winner
Congratulations to this year’s Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt winner, Declan Taggart! Patrons of all ages searched the Library for mini painted pumpkins, painted by teen volunteers. There were 95 pumpkins painted by 67 volunteers and 61 participants in the scavenger hunt. The Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt took place in the Library between October 16-31. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Congratulations again to Declan and thanks to all the volunteers who made the pumpkins and to the patrons who participated in the scavenger hunt!
Holiday Teen Talent Night
Kick-off the holiday season and earn community service by performing in the Library's Holiday Teen Talent Night on Wednesday, November 29, at 7 p.m.! Registration to perform is required andbegan Tuesday, November 7, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Performers should arrive at 6:30 p.m. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Performances do not have to be holiday-themed. If you're performing as a group, only one person from the group has to register. Each performance should be no longer than five minutes. Performers must be in Grades 6–12 only. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Veterans Day Program Teen Community Service Program
Volunteer to attend a special Veterans Day program on Saturday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. Letters/cards made by teen volunteers in October and November will be presented at this program. Volunteers can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning Tuesday, October 31, at 10 a.m. This sign-up is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Teens must sign-up on Eventkeeper in order to earn community service. If you are not looking to earn community service credit, you do not need to sign-up to attend this program. Rather, there is no registration and seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Please note this program is open to patrons of all ages. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Teen Crafternoon: Friendship Bracelets for Community Service
Join us on Saturday, November 11, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Friendship Bracelets for Community Service! Inspired by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, create friendship bracelets to trade and give to friends and for the
Library to give to patrons. At least one bracelet you make must be used for the Library to give out to patrons in order to earn community service. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and began Tuesday, October 31, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons
Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The November session will be held Thursday, November 30, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, November 21 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Kindness Cards for Community Service
Spread kindness in the community by participating in a special kindness card-making session on Wednesday, December 6, at 6 p.m.! Use art supplies to create cards featuring positive, uplifting messages, and then bring them home to hand out and help brighten someone's day! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, November 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Yarn Group
Tweens and Teens in Grades 4-12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Thursday, December 7, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, November 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or
crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, December 22. Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl.org if you are interested in volunteering. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can also receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Teen Paint Night
Join us on Wednesday, December 13, at 7 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 5, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tween Thursdays: Scratch Art
Join us for Tween Thursdays and get creative during our Scratch Art program! This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The program will be held Thursday, November 16, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, November 7, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
VolunTeen Artists
Are you artistic? Then join us on Wednesday, November 15, at 6 p.m. for our VolunTeen Artists program and work on art projects for the Library! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration began Tuesday, November 7, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been
funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, November 14, at 4 p.m. Registration began Tuesday, November 7, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.
Teen Gamers
Kick off the weekend with our Teen Gamers program! We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use as well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play with. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 and will be held Friday, November 17, at 3:30 p.m. Registration began Tuesday, November 7, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteers Needed: LEGO Club
Volunteer to help children Grades K–5 during the monthly children’s program LEGO Club! The November session will be held on Tuesday, November 21. The LEGO Club program runs from 4 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to help set-up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5:15 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, November 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Holiday Bauble Ornaments
Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These orna-
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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library ments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month! For the month of November ornaments are holiday baubles, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in December. Registration begins Tuesday, November 21, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, November 30, to the Library. Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals
Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The November session will be held on Tuesday, November 28. The Reading Pals program runs from 4 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.Volunteers are asked to arrive
at 3:30 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 5 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, November 21, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Holiday Recipe Cards for Community Service
Earn community service by participating in the Library’s Tweens & Teens Department Holiday Recipe Card Community Service Project! Each volunteer can submit up to five recipe cards. Recipe cards and volunteer forms can be found at the Library. Volunteers’ recipe cards will be available for other patrons to browse in the Tweens and Teens Room throughout the fall and may also be shared on the Library’s social media pages and website. Volunteers must use the recipe cards provided by the Library to write their recipes on. Volunteers must have previously made the dish they are submitting a recipe for and must include a review of the recipe in the form of coloring in stars on the recipe card (a recipe can receive up to five stars).
Teen Crafternoon: Slime!
Recipes should be legible and written as neatly as possible. All volunteers should cite the source in which they found the recipe on their recipe card (a source can be a cookbook or website, but can also be a family member or neighbor). Volunteers must return a volunteer form with their recipe cards; volunteers do not have to submit all 5 recipe cards at once and should do an additional form for recipes they submit at a later date. Recipes will be accepted from October 16, 2023–December 18, 2023. Please return completed recipe cards and the volunteer form to the Community Service Drop-Off Box on the metal cabinet in the Tweens & Teens Room. Volunteers will receive one hour for every recipe they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens & Teens Department.
Bookmarks for Community Service
Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be available to patrons to take at the Library. To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. While the first six weeks are full, volunteers can register for the final week of the fall season as follows: • Registration Week Seven: Monday, November 13, at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 17, at 4 p.m.
Bookmarks should be returned no later than Thursday, November 30. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee: Volunteers Needed!
The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! Eligible books are those published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2023, aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, and that the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection If interested, please sign up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2023-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www. gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adult-tweensteens-department/.
Kindness Cards
Science Teacher Chris teaches tweens and teens how to make different kinds of slime during Teen Crafternoon: Slime with Chris Buchman, which was held Saturday, October 21 at the Library.
Teen volunteers make cards with positive messages during the program Kindness Cards for Community Service, which was held Wednesday, November 1, at the Library. The next Kindness Cards program will be held Wednesday, December 6.
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Lutheran Preschool registration opens for 2024–25
The children are learning to take turns and make new friends. Families interested in classes for two-, three-, and four-year-olds, as well as transitional kindergarten, are invited to consider Lutheran Preschool in Garden City. According to Preschool Director Jean Dietterick, “Our certified staff provides a loving, nurturing and Christian program based on language and social skills development. We concentrate on meeting the needs of each child while establishing a close weekly connection with each family.” She adds, “Our teachers provide both individual and small group instruction for our classes which include 12 to 14 students.” Lutheran Preschool has expanded their curriculum to include a variety of educational choices for three- and four-year-olds. Club choices include Creative Building and Games, Book Talks with a craft project, Beginning Chess, Board Games, and Enrichment. The clubs support classroom learning
Someone is enjoying a happy car ride in our spacious playground.
and social skills, following directions, and working cooperatively. Children bring lunch from home and enjoy eating together. Gym and outside play are part of each day while music and chapel are offered weekly. Soccer Shots is also offered several days each week as well and will be available for two-year-olds in the spring. “Our goal is to build an excellent foundation for kindergarten expectations for children in our care,” Mrs. Dietterick states. Resurrection Lutheran Church is a Christian community of faith, located at 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd., in Garden City. All are invited to worship at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday mornings, with Sunday School and Christian Education at 9:45 a.m. For more information, call 516.746.4426, or visit resgc. org.
Creating ghosts is fun when using colorful bits of torn paper and glue.
The teacher shows children how to play a special letter game.
Get rid of your unwanted items by placing an ad for them in our Classifieds! We have reasonable rates, and you’ll have prompt results! Call our Garden City office at 294-8900 for rates and other info.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 detailed drawings/schematics/elevations of a facadism project which incorporated the FABGC initial option for St. Paul’s. Thereafter, in August 2022 two Committee members met privately with FABGC leadership, reviewed the revised schematics/elevation drawings and solicited additional facadism suggestions from the FABGC leader. • The St Paul’s Committee also initiated a private review / discussion of various facadism options on November 3,2022 at the Senior Center for the Board of Trustees. Several then sitting trustees including Messrs. O’Brien, Chester, Kelly and Marciano, attended the meeting. Alternative engineering, construction, demolition and preservation Façade options were reviewed in detail. The trustees’ questions and concerns were addressed. • On Veterans Day 2022 two members of the Committee met with then Trustee now Mayor to address her concerns regarding facadism. The Committee’s architect spent the next two hours describing in detail the various forms of facadism including variations such as the “I” or south façade; the “L” or south façade and Tower wing, demolishing the west wing; the “C” or all wings remain but demolish the Chapel wing etc. Demolition of Cluett Hall and the Field House were also discussed. Additionally, all of the numerous construction projects suggested by various interested parties during the prior 30 years, including the Erwin Bielinski Façade alternative were reviewed with the then trustee now Mayor until she had exhausted her questions concerning facadism. • All of the above referenced work by the St. Paul’s Committee is documented and posted to the VoGC St Paul’s website During 2022-2023, FABGC’s public comments describing its alternatives and options for Facadism evolved from a Moynihan Station sports facility to a more modest “Butler Building”, multi-purpose metal box facility. FABGC has at no time since its 2021 initial election nor since FABGC convened the St. Paul’s Committee in January 2022, has FABGC formally and officially publicly presented or discussed with residents its preferred plans or final vision for the use of St Paul’s main building. Facadism and adaptive reuse are the remaining alternative options for the St. Paul’s main building and campus. Let’s continue to discuss these alternatives openly and honestly. Facadism will continue to have its day in the ensuing debate. FABGC’s claim that Facadism has not been treated fairly or has been denied an impartial public hearing is simply disingenuous and disrespectful of the historical record.
The St. Paul’s Committee Chairs: Will Alisse – Architect Peter Coll – Legal Bill Garry – Historical Brian Gemmel - Construction Joseph Jabour – Engineering Bill Kuhl – Landscaping Frank McDonough – Permitted Uses Ryan Mulrooney - Finance
Four letters
To the Editor: Well just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in. There were several “interesting,” letters in the last Garden City News. Of course all dealt with nearly everyone’s favorite subject, the St. Paul’s property. One letter, “No Clear Direction”, GCN p. 44) makes a salient point, the tepid, 25%, voter response to the poll. The voter turnout maybe because nobody’s money was on the line or because it was a preliminary non-binding directional poll not an exclusionary one, or was it? As the Mayor noted at the last Board meeting there is a lot of work yet to be done. For the near term it is certainly prudent to delve further into forms of preservation be it reuse, presentation of a coherent, complete facade concept or yes, I say it, a park perhaps preserving the archway and the clocktower. Anyway, while demolition is waiting outside in the cool weather sporting Carhartt gloves and vest, it is highly appropriate that, in keeping with the Mayor’s statement at the 1 hour mark of the last Board of Trustees meeting, Nov. 2, that an independent entity evaluate what uses are desired, actually needed and cost appropriate for the space now occupied by the vacant structure in context. Does the Village need redundant, duplicative or unnecessary uses simply to fill up space? NO. Has anyone ever seen any such information if even at all compiled, produced by the defunct Committee setting forth any data supporting the need for any use at all or any comparative studies stating what we have and what is needed? Shouldn’t form follow function? Shouldn’t space match up with necessary uses? So I am compelled to agree with Mr. Donald MacLeod, facade advocate, who, within his p. 43 letter, last paragraph, last week expressed support for independent use evaluation by unbiased professionals, hopefully forming a strong cornerstone of the Mayor’s path forward. As for the “Sore Loser” letter, p.44 the assurance that “once a decision is made projects are started and completed in a timely fashion” conveniently omits a multitude of exceptions, St. Paul’s roof, senior center and more. And any preservation project would far surpass in size, scope and cost any past examples. Please note the tens of millions in overruns and years of delay for the County’s Social Services to Family Court renovation project.
Lastly, the Trustee Bruce A. Torino, “What next?” letter to the Mayor in the GCN. This regurgitation of a previous proposal last month expects the Mayor to possess a superhuman degree of clairvoyance and instantaneous solutions that he himself clearly lacks. His advocacy of a senior exemption for paying for St Paul’s could well end up with younger residents burdened with make up for seniors taxes tempting them to wish seniors to move away or die. Not kool. Putting the fox in the hen house by advocating the injection of the Alliance/defunct Committee/St. Paul’s Conservancy on a new “Committee” appears to be an atrocious idea. Consider their history of wild claims that have been made concerning low ball cost of adaptive reuse, undocumented uses, risks of demolition, framing a super sized, super costly facade concept, and more recently the denial of the requirement for alienation with 30 year if financing is sought via a conduit such as the St. Paul’s Conservancy (contrary to the Cullen & Dykman partner, Gary Fishberg Esq., clear NYS law backed opinion that Alienation would be required.( see 10/19 Board meeting at 1:07-12). Has any “expert” provided an opinion letter supporting the past Committee or the Alliance’s legality claims about conduit financing? And don’t abundant red flags fly when the pitch is “only for the low, low price of..”? You gotta know sooner or later you are gonna pay and pay how much more at the end of the day? Seems like determining real uses is a good start. Fundamentals about finance, Village debt, what Parkland and Alienation mean have already been explained but will require amplification when genuine uses, few or many, are truly revealed. Then real deal costs will appear. Then maybe demolition may come knocking at the door? We already know its cost and refining ideas about a new concrete (pun intended) building idea behind a facade informs that concept after a demolition process as well. Let us see. Steve Gorray
Who won?
To the Editor: To me it was not at all clear. I refer to the October 21st Village-wide opinion poll where voters chose from two proposals: Option One: Preserve All or Part of the historic St. Paul’s structure, or Option Two: demolish the entire 120,000 sq ft building and replace it with a public park -- including grass and trees. Option One received 2,635 votes, a 60% share, and demolition 1,704 or 40%. The 4,339 vote was surprisingly below expectations. One theory could be voter confusion about the wording on the ballot. No one knows for sure. There were no exit polls. Garden City has roughly 7,000 households.
This reminds me of two quotes I often cited in my writing career as a securities analyst: 1) from Mark Twain: “There are three kinds of lies: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics.” 2) Is my own creation: “Never get into a water fight against an opponent whose weapon is a fire department hose, and yours is a water pistol.” The fire hose was used by The St. Paul’s Alliance (SPA) an organization dedicated to preserve St. Paul’s. The group is formed and headed by GC resident Frank McDonough who has advocated to save the building for most of the 30 years of Village ownership. He also headed the “Uses” subcommittee formed by former Mayor Veneziale. After more than a year of existence the subcommittee made very little progress in selecting uses and was disbanded by Mayor Flanagan. SPA’s major recent proposal has been to form a “conservancy,” an organization dedicated to preservation of certain natural resources and wildlife. They are authorized under IRS Code 501(c)(3). They are private, tax exempt, and non-profit. Mr. McDonough presents the Central Park conservancy as analogous to a proposed St. Paul’s organization -- a vehicle many question as ridiculous. Well known conservancies are: the Sierra Club, The Nature Conservancy and the Pew Charitable Trusts. All of them rely on contributions by wealthy people and corporations. A key question: can a St.Paul’s conservancy raise the tens of millions of dollars to finance the preservation of the building? McDonough claims that financing via a conservancy is 20% - 40% cheaper than traditional bond market sales. The bonds would have maturities of 15-30 years and be financed from hikes in GC resident taxation. The Alliance is not part of the GC government! It has no standing or recognition by the Village BOT. The SPA seems to enjoy more exposure to the residents than it deserves. Part of this reality is McDonough’s style. In short, he is a very bright, super-salesman, self-confident, and credible to many. He has a strong resume in Wall Street investment banking. BUT, he often exaggerates, stretches the truth, needs fact-checking, and has a major challenge in explaining the esoteric realities of the conservancy concept. I question whether the typical GC resident will comprehend, and endorse, such a strange, arcane, unfamiliar conservancy plan. Thus the plan could be doomed owing to a lack of public support. Finally, it is NOT a slamdunk that McDonough’s conservancy even qualifies under the Parkland and other State laws. It could even face years of delay if it needs legislative approval from New York State.Or for an An Environmental Impact Study. See page 46
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com
From page 45 (Please see my Letter in the Oct. 27th edition of the GC News.”) The Alliance “Marketing Machine” is the” “fire hose” I referenced above. In addition to its lack of recognition by the GC BOT, Mr. McDonough personally, and strongly, dominated and lectured many town halls, and POA discussions whenever St. Paul’s was on an agenda. Alliance also purchased full-page ads in the GC News advocating their St. Paul’s solutions, and sent large, colorful postcards to every GC household. Limits should be placed on such spending. The FDEM Group, “Favoring Demolition,” of which I am a member-has only a handful of members and has spent ZERO on any publicity - and relied on speaking at BOT meetings and
Letters to the GCNews. Lastly, owing to the dogmatic persuasive views of his presentation, Mr. Mc Donough via some false, implausible claims and propaganda, may have convinced uninformed, gullible residents to vote for preservation -- while not getting the full facts and opposing views. If my thesis is correct, then what was an actual 60%-40% vote in favor of preservation could have been closer to 50:50 and thus represents an inconclusive, non-mandated result. This is especially true because we all now know that the ballot was poorly written and stacked against demolition because option 1 contained approval of a repurposed St. Paul’s and/or a facade. (In fact there never was any formal facade proposal.) Even Mayor Flanagan
admitted the ballot was stacked against demolition. Conclusions: The October 21st vote, in hindsight, produced no true winner-- especially since voters were not given vital specifics by the BOT about uses and costs. In effect, the vote was the “end of the beginning, rather than the beginning of the end” in the exhausting GC Village St. Paul’s debate. Finally, the BOT, ASAP, should clarify the legal status of the St. Paul’s Alliance and its long-shot goal of a conservancy. And sadly, on October 21st, voters were choosing from non-existing factors-similar to ghosts. George M. Salem
Please water new trees
To the Editor: After many, many months of work at the LIRR Merrillion Avenue station, it finally looks like it may be coming to a close, and many beautiful trees have been planted along Main Street, hoping to block the bright lights of the station. In order for the trees to survive, they must be watered. If you remember, many trees were planted along the track a while ago, but due to lack of water, many died and had to be removed. How sad and costly! I don’t know who is responsible for the watering, but please, whoever it is, make sure they do get watered. Claire Basel
LI Children’s Museum celebrates its 30th Birthday November is a busy month at Long Island Children’s Museum as it invites visitors for a 30th birthday celebration, presents ballet and theater premieres and brings back its seasonal “skating” rink. Indoor fun awaits! LICM celebrates its 30th birthday on Tuesday, November 21 by rolling back its admission prices to 1993 prices - $5/ person.
Programming Calendar
Celebratory Crowns Tuesday through Friday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. LICM is turning 30 and we’re celebrating all month long by making fun and festive birthday crowns! All ages. Free with Museum admission. Snowflake Sock Skating Opening Weekend Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Step off the “ice” and warm up with some themed wintry crafts. Let’s Skate New York is one of the best places to enjoy outdoor and pond skating. Come make your own winter wonderland scene complete with a moving skater. Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission. Snowball Popper Come design your very own pom pom tossing snow friend to take home. Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission. Cocoa in a Jar Saturday, November 18 from noon to 2 p.m. As the weather gets chillier, we can all use a nice warm sweet treat. Come by and make some hot cocoa in a jar. Pick your own toppings and decorate your jar. Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum
admission. SPECIAL EVENT: Three Cheers for 30 Years! Saturday, November 19 from noon to 4 p.m. LICM is gearing up to hit another milestone birthday and we’re ready to party! Join in the fun as we create all the fixings for a great time. Make some quintessentially 90s sand art, create a party hat, send a wish with a bubble wand, decorate (and eat) a tasty mini cupcake and leave a special birthday message for your favorite Children’s Museum. All ages. Free with Museum admission. LICM Theater: Eglevsky Ballet performs Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Written by David Ira Rottenberg Illustrated by Lesley Anderson Adapted for the stage and performed by Eglevsky Ballet Gwendolyn and Omar have big dreams that seem impossible to reach. Gwendolyn loves ballet and would like to learn to dance, and Omar would like to play football, but he is too clumsy. And they are both pigs! Will the famous ballet teacher, Natasha Levertov, be able to help make their wishes come true? This story of determination and perseverance, told through dance, will encourage every child to follow their dreams. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $10 with Museum admission ($8 Members), $14 Theater only. STEM Explorers: Festive Fall Science Saturday November 25 from noon to 2 p.m. There are so many things for you and your STEM Explorers to look forward
to during the fall season! Join the Green Teens in diving into some cool weather science as you celebrate the season. Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission. Snowball Popper Sunday November 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Come design your very own pom pom tossing snow friend to take home. Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission. LICM Theater: “Frederick” Wednesday, November 29 and Thursday, November 30 at 10:15 a.m. and noon Based on the book by Leo Lionni Book by Suzanne Maynard Miller Music and Lyrics by Sarah Durkee and Paul Jacobs It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow! Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky…autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon! All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except…where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC of Woodstock, Illinois. Frederick was developed and initially presented at Omaha Theater Company (The Rose), March 2014, Matthew Gutschick, Artistic Director. The world premiere production was at Chicago Children’s Theatre, October 2014, Jacqueline Russell, Artistic Director Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $10 with museum
admission ($8 Members), $14 Theater only All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. For the safety of our visitors, Adults are not permitted in the Museum without children; Museum visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Museum admission: $17 for adults and children over 1 year old, $16 for seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800. Hours: (September-June) Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and most school holidays. About the Long Island Children’s Museum (www.licm.org) The mission of Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is to connect all our communities’ children, and those who care for them, to a life of wonder, imagination and exploration. At LICM, children discover their passions and their relationship to the world we share. The 40,000-square-foot museum serves over 300,000 children and adults annually. The private, not-for-profit institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, offers museum-based educational programs and cultural experiences, as well as an extensive community outreach program offered in schools, libraries and youth centers across Long Island. Additionally, the Children’s Museum operates the historic Nunley’s Carousel in association with Nassau County, one of three intact Stein & Goldstein carousels still in existence.
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Swim Instructors Wanted for Saturday Swim Program!
Our 10-week youth lesson program is held at Adelphi University on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning December 2. If you are interested in teaching or would like more information regarding this employment opportunity, give us a call at 516 465-4075 or email Steve Espey at sespey@aol.com.
Adult Evening Programs at the Field House
The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House begin on Wednesday, October 11 according to the following schedule: • Mondays: Mens’ Basketball 7:30–10 p.m. • Wednesdays: Mens’ Basketball 7:30–10 p.m. • Thursdays: Adult Volleyball 7:30–10 p.m. These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school OR adults who can show proof of graduating Garden City high school (diploma, student ID card). A picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075. A fee schedule will be place for any resident adult interested in participating in Adult Activities in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. The fee schedule is as follows: 10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $50 5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $25 A participant may also “pay as
you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. Passes may be purchased at the fieldhouse when arriving for your sport. PLEASE NOTE - A resident participant may bring in 1 non- resident guest. This rule will be strictly enforced. These guest must arrive and leave with the resident. There are no passes for non- residents. The daily fee for the non-resident guest is $8. To purchase one of the passes, please fill out the attached application and mail to or visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff. All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” or credit card only, no cash will be accepted.
Evening Basketball Membership for Adult Residents
Evening basketball membership applications for unlimited play during Recreation and Parks Adult Basketball season are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning October 11, 2023 to May 23, 2024. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited dates of play during our evening basketball program for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department. The fee for membership will be $185. Proof of residency or proof of graduating Garden City High School
is required. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full payment. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City.” Please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable.
St. Paul’s Fieldhouse Adult Pickleball Program
Pickleball will begin again in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Tuesday, October 10. This program is open to Garden City residents only, Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 to noon. Each session will consist of open play with everyone attending round robining in to play. If you attend the first session you must pay again to stay for the second session. There will be no reserving of courts for individual play. A monitor will be available for any person wishing to learn the game. The fee schedule to attend is as follows: 10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $50 5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $25 A participant may also “pay as you go”. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. To purchase one of the passes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff at the time of attendance. Check or credit card payment is preferred.
Evenings Only Platform Court Membership Application for Residents Platform
Tennis
membership
applications for evening only play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. IT COVERS UNLIMITED PLAY AFTER 5 P.M. for membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department. The fee for membership will be $165. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City.”
Platform Court Membership Application for Residents
Platform Tennis membership applications for unlimited play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department. The fee for membership will be $250.00. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full payment. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.
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Soccer Players of the Week Pre K Girls
Team 1 - Yellow Team The Whole Team Team 2 - Purple Unicorns Sophie Bletsch Leia Curtin Team 3 - Pink Monsters Ella Calma Maggie Fruzzetti Liliana Manginello
The Whole Team
Margot Polcino
Team 5 The Whole Team
Teal Dolphins: Emilia Clark Daisy Gong Emilia Maione
Team 6 Riley Overby Lila Groarke Mia Forlenza Team 7 The Whole Team
Team 4 Audrey Lam Camilla Lione
Team 8 The Whole Team
Team 5 - Blueberries The Whole Team
Tsunamis: Colon Moerler Thomas Coppola Clark Minardi
Team 6 - Mint Chips Olivia Finneran Olivia Santopadre
Pre K Boys
Alesia D’Angelo Patrick Bishop Noah Yehia Ryder Palko Michael Regina Mason Flynn Everett Hampel Francesco Alba Emmett Reyes Robby Philippou Robert Ryan Diego Benitez
Kindergarten Girls
Team 1 Brynn Genova Hannah Gonzalez Isabel Gonzalez Team 2 The Whole Team Team 3 Ellie Reis Evie Walker Hannah Mattice Mae Connors Team 4
Kindergarten Boys
Wolves: Dylan Eppler Xavier Brossard Green Lizards: Vincent Ferraro Marco Messina JACKED-o-lanterns: Christian Fraser, Boaz Kil, Niko Themelis Red Bulls: Declan Tighe, Luke Ruebenacker Green Lightening: Finn Brennan, Grant Casano
1st Grade Girls
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Dr. William “Bill” Francis Dowling
Dr. William F. Dowling
Dr. William “Bill” Francis Dowling of Hampton, NH, formerly of Williamsburg, VA, Gilford, NH, and Garden City, was born April 30, 1931, in Brooklyn, and died surrounded by family on November 6, 2023 after a brief illness. He graduated from Brooklyn Prep, College of the Holy Cross, and Columbia University School of Dentistry. He served as
a Lieutenant in the US Navy, stationed at Lajes Field in the Azores, while completing his dental residency. As a dentist, he worked tirelessly and compassionately for 47 years at dental practices in Garden City and Gilford, NH. He loved his work, but he loved his patients more – always following up with a friendly phone call to check on them. Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather who spent his life caring for others, cultivating his many passions, and channeling his boundless energy into the pursuit of knowledge, faith, family, and a love of the outdoors. He loved people and had a welcoming heart; his laugh was exuberant and it mirrored his largerthan-life persona. He enjoyed a stiff cocktail before a hearty dinner. Bill was a man of conviction in his Catholic faith and politics. His politics were driven by his love and concern for people around the world suffering under oppressive regimes. He ran for US Senate in 1974 on the Courage Party ticket, and was an active voice in politics for many years. As a relentless pursuer of knowledge, craft and truth, he read prolifically, had an extensive knowledge of medicine and history, and a passion for cars, planes, and trains. Bill and his wife Ellen had generous, loving hearts and opened their busy home to refugees from near and far and those needing a soft place to land. His life was guided by his deep faith and strong foundation in the Catholic Church, first nurtured as
a child while attending daily mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Hope in Brooklyn, NY. He leaned on this faith in times of need, especially while caring for his wife as her health declined. Bill’s zest for life and energy was boundless. He loved the outdoors and led some epic annual backpack trips and hikes with family and friends in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, allowing for quality time together and long trail conversations. He also loved captaining his pontoon boat across the waves of Lake Winnipesaukee in the summer and cross country skiing across the frozen lake in the winter. Bill enjoyed bike riding and motorsports too, often loading the station wagon with neighborhood kids and letting them loose at Can Am and Formula One tracks in Watkins Glen, NY and Bridgehampton, NY in the 60’s and 70’s. In later life, he visited Laguna Seca Racetrack and other motorcycle race tracks with his sons. Bill cultivated a large flower garden in NH and shared his many varieties of colorful dahlias; he instilled this wonder and love of the natural world with everyone around him. Bill also loved to travel. In the 1990’s, he spearheaded charity mission trips to Russia to teach modern dental techniques to dentists there. Bill and his wife loved Hawaii and made numerous extended trips there to visit his son. He swam the blue waters, biked down Haleakala, hiked up Diamond Head,
and basked in the pine tree shade of Bellows Beach. Bill once held jobs as a cabana boy at Atlantic Beach Club on Long Island, and as a taxi driver in NYC. During retirement, he worked as a tour guide at Colonial WIlliamsburg and Historic Jamestown and as a transport driver for local car dealerships in the Northeast. But his greatest job was being father to his seven children and “Papa” to his ten grandchildren. Bill is predeceased by his wife, Florence Ellen (Philbin), sister Regina Dowling, and is survived by sisters Noreen Dowling-Moini and Sheila Sargent; he is also survived by his children: Ellen DeLenclos (Thibault), William “Skip” (Jennifer), Denise Mortensen (Scott), Sean (Shari Nakaoka), Patrick (Annie), Linh Le (Jimmy), Maura Haley (James), and his ten grandchildren: Erin Mortensen, Brian Mortensen, Andrew Mortensen, Katie Mortensen, Patrick Mortensen, Olivia Le, Bella Le, Timmy Haley, Megan Haley, Maeve Dowling. Visitation: November 14, 2023 4 pm to 8 pm at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, 1201 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 Funeral service: November 15, 2023 9:45 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church 130 5th Street Garden City, NY 11530 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities.
IN MEMORIAM Matthew Gerard Golden
Matthew Gerard (Jerry) Golden was born on October 5th, 1957 in Yonkers, New York. The Golden family moved to Garden City when Matthew was 3 years old, and he resided there for the rest of his life. As a youngster, Jerry was very active in the neighborhood playing sports with all his friends, building mini-bikes, going on ski trips and engaging in occasional hi-jinx. He held many jobs, including paper boy, cabana boy, barge man hauling oil, and after receiving his MBA from Hofstra University took up a career with the US Department of the Treasury as a Tax Examiner for over 25 years. He loved golf and frequently played until sunset after working a full day. He also loved his days at the beautiful beaches on Long Island. In nineteen eighty-seven Jerry met, through chance and good fortune, his beloved Eleanor. He and Eleanor were life partners for 37
years and shared many treasured moments together with family and friends, taking vacations and in the simple undertakings of daily life. Their shared love will now reside with Eleanor and be felt by all who knew them together. A most notable aspect of Jerry’s life was his caring for others. First, his mother and father (Matthew and Virginia Golden) in their later years, and his sister Virginia and her close friends who had special challenges in life. He also spread his grace in life with many friends, especially at their time of need he could be most relied upon. In short, he was a lovely man who earned his keep and shared whatever he had with anyone he could. He adored and is adored by his nephews Daniel and William Golden, and his nieces Grace Golden, and Lily and Heather Chrobet. He will be so sorrowfully missed by his sister Virginia, brother James and sisterin-law Elizabeth.
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Thunder (Stoller) 11s down the Hawks The Thunder (Stoller) 11s concluded their 2023 regular season with a resounding 20-12 victory over their long-time rival, the Farmingdale Hawks. From the opening drive, the Thunder were a force to be reckoned with. On the Thunder’s second play from scrimmage, Landon Stoller hit Hayes Kelleher for an 18-yard reception. Stoller followed the completion with a 34-yard scamper to the Farmingdale 1-yard. Dylan Vaillant capped off the drive, scoring his 8thtouchdown of the season. Jaxson Pepicelli converted the extra point kick to give the Thunder an early 8-0 lead. The Thunder would add two more touchdowns before the end of the first half, one by Owen Arneson and another by Peter Hamilton, who scored on a 56-yard run. Hamilton led all backs with 111 total rushing yards. The Thunder defense continued its league-wide dominance, holding the Hawks to only 52 rushing yards on the day, and zero points in the second half of the game. Leading the defensive push was Jeffrey Fong, who made his first Thunder start at mid-
The game award winners were all smiles: Jeffrey Fong (War Hammer), Peter Hamilton (Savage Player of the Game), Dylan Vaillant (Thunder Game Belt), and Hayes Kelleher (Game Ball) dle linebacker, James Sardelis, who proved to be the superior “Number 27”, and Will Fruzzetti, who collected a fumble recovery at the end of the first half and an interception late in the fourth quarter that sealed the
The Thunder defense stymied the Hawks.
Peter Hamilton led the team in rushing yards.
victory for the Thunder. Fruzzetti also had 5 tackles on the afternoon. As was their mandate, the Thunder offensive and defensive lines ruled the day, as they asserted their will on their Hawks’ counterparts.
Coach Stoller congratulated the team on its big win. The Thunder begin their playoff push this weekend as they begin their quest for a Class A Division Championship. Go Thunder!
Owen Arneson put in another solid performance for the Thunder.
Landon Stoller gained yards in the air and on the ground.
Will Fruzzetti picking up a first down.
Daylight savings was originally enacted to conserve energy during wartime. Yet, it was on the day the clocks were turned back that Team Wenzel brought unrelenting energy to Farmingdale where they lit up the scoreboard in what was not only a dominating win, but one that was, well, electric. Tristan Leder, Michael Sofia, Justin Wenzel and James Ryan each found the endzone at least once. Patrick Burns, Liam Ryan, Thomas O’Shea, Jack Livingston, Sam Rossi, Michael Dunn, and Charlie McInnis imposed their will on Farmingdale’s defensive line opening space for Aidan Knapp’s jaw-dropping elusive runs. On defense, Brendan Maier, Jack Doyle, and Connor McKay consistently pressured the opposing quarterback allowing time for Joseph Martorana, Jojo Brantuk, Ollie Ferrucci, and Matthew Urban to deliver their trademark earth-rattling hits. Despite all of this, neither the 26-12 win nor the impressive 7-1 overall season record is the story here. The real story is what began in the August heat and unfolded over the following three months. Individuals became a team. A team motivated not by touchdowns or wins, but a team determined to play with pride in honor of Coach Stags and in never-ending support of their friend and
Team Wenzel dons their home jerseys for picture night. teammate Kellan Mastaglio. Every hit, every tackle, every block, every run, every pass, every touchdown, every postgame munchkin was for you, Coach Stags. All of it.
Team Wenzel celebrates a great season after their victory over Farmingdale.
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Trojans begin playoff march with victory over Pirates
Trojans take Warren King Field for the last time. Sporting an 8-0 record, the Trojans of Garden City faced the Mepham Pirates of Bellmore in a Nassau County Conference 2 quarterfinal game held at Warren King Field in Garden City on Friday, November 3. The afternoon contest featured two teams that tangled with each other six days earlier in their regular season finales. The game also marked the last home game for senior players Aidan Considine, Cooper Kraus, Carson Kraus, Matthew Liberopoulos, James Ullrich, Danny Psaki, Andrew Schlipf, Matthew Kephart, Brett Karr, Leo Votruba, Andrew Loughlin, Brady Karol, Tyler Gorman, Matt Reilly, Jack Alkin, Stamati Makrinos, Brendan Bohn, James Nugent, Patrick McCormack, Justin Gisolfi, Joseph Pino, Michael O’Hanlon, Josh Cohen, Owen Holtzman, Jack O’Neill, and John Uhoda. Michael Berkery took the opening kickoff to the house for a 90-yard score. Berkery went untouched up the middle of the field aided by blocks from Gorman and Daniel Medjid. Christopher Desiderio converted the point-after-touchdown attempt to give Garden City a 7-0 lead with 11:44 remaining in the first quarter. On the Pirates first possession, Karol and Considine combined to stop a short pass play for a 5-yard loss before Mepham punted. Garden City then drove down and scored on a 9-yard pass from Carson Kraus to Blake Cascadden, who also entered the endzone untouched by the opponent. GC led 14-0 with 6:33 left in the first. Kephart, Liberopoulos, and Holtzman made stops on defense and Berkery recorded a 7-yard sack before Mepham chose to punt. On offense, Alkin made a key block on a screen pass to Cascadden, who gained 56 yards. Kraus squeezed in between Bohn and Zach Olson to score from the 1-yard line on a quarterback
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Senior Day 2023.
Matthew Kephart catches a Pirate.
#34 Gavin Law makes the tackle with Brady Paskewitz (58).
Michael Berkery’s touchdown run.
Senior captain #77 Owen Holtzman and John Uhoda (#88). keeper. With 9:12 left in the second quarter, GC led 21-0. Later in the quarter, Considine scored on a 5-yard pass from Kraus and GC had a 28-0 lead with 4:48 left before halftime. Daniel Morizio made back-to-back stops on defense. On offense, Carson Kraus threw to Cooper Kraus, who ran 16-yards along the left sideline to score and put Garden City up 35-0. Andrew Schlipf and Gorman stopped Mepham ball carriers before Liberopoulos intercepted a pass.
In the third quarter, the GC defense forced Mepham to turn the ball over twice on downs as Pino, Jimmy Trocchia, Ryan Campbell, Ulrich, Luke LeSueur, Gavin Lawe, Votruba, Karr, and O’Hanlon made tackles. In the fourth quarter, Anthony Asaro took a toss from quarterback Braydon Robertiello and ran 49 yards before Trocchia rushed for a 2-yard touchdown. Center Jake Schlipf connected with holder Cooper Kraus for the sixth
time and Desiderio added his sixth extra point to give the Trojans a 42-0 lead with 8:03 left in the game. Julian Galli intercepted a long Mepham pass late in
the quarter. Final score: Garden City 42, Mepham 0. The Trojans face New Hyde Park in the semifinals on Saturday, November 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Hofstra.
Connor Shieck
Chris Sarkis
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Cooper Kraus
Center Brendan Bohn (54), Owne Holtzman (77) and Luke Lesueur (75) push into the endzone for a touchdown by QB Carson Kraus (12).
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L E G A L
N O T I C E S
NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., to take action on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF TFW GARDEN CITY, LLC. for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-46 and 200-52, of the Village Code, so as to permit the maintenance of twenty (20)- 2.0’ x 4.0’ and two (2)- 1.0’ x 4.0’, or 82.0’ lineal feet of planter box structures, at the existing building known as 191 SEVENTH STREET (Map of Garden City Central, Block 7, Lot E10, C-2 District) the placement of which has: A. reduced the required front setback for accessory structures, at both the Franklin Avenue and Seventh Street plot lines, to no less than (0.0’), where (76.75’) and (100.00’) respectively, are required. Building Department Application ZBA-000024-2022. Note* (Variance previously granted for parking and use, at the May 5, 2017, ZBA meeting. Final site plan approval, granted at the August 13, 2009, Board of Trustees meeting). *Reserved Decision at the September 20, 2022, Meeting. 2. APPEAL OF GREGORY & CLAIRE STANEK for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-46.C of the Village Code, for the maintenance of a previously permitted 318 sq. ft. raised terrace with 31 sq. ft. masonry bar, at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 60 ST JAMES STREET SOUTH (Map of Garden City East, Block 113, Lots 8, R-8 district) the construction of which has: A. reduced the required (22.5’) aggregate side yard to not less than (20.0’). Building Department # ZBA-000193-2023, Laurel Group. *Adjourned at the October 17, 2023, Meeting. 3. APPLICATION OF MATT & ALYSSA SCHRAMM for a variance of provisions in Section 200-46 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits to erect a 122 sq. ft. first floor side addition, at the dwelling known as 93 KINGSBURY ROAD (Map of Country Life Development, Block U Lot 356, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. Cause a horizontal extension of the minimum and aggregate side yards, reducing the required setbacks of (8.0’) and (18.6’), to not less than (7.3’) and (17.5’) respectively. Building Department # ZBA-000209-2023, Thomas D. Reilly, P.E. 4. APPEAL OF JOSEPH & NICOLE BARRESE for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-47.A.(2) of the Village Code, so as to permit the maintenance of landing platform at the side of the corner dwelling known as 3 HUNTINGTON ROAD (Map of Country Life development, Block C, Lot 23, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. Reduce the (5.0’) required setback to not less than (.89’). Building Department # ZBA-000216-2023, Giuseppe R. Adragna, R.A. 5. APPEAL OF ERICA & JASON PURRONE for a variance of provisions in Section 200-15 of the Village Code, allowing for issuance of permits, erecting an 86sq. ft. one story rear addition, at the dwelling known as 27 ROOSEVELT STREET (Map of Stewart Manor, Block 22, Lot 66, R-6 district), the granting of which would: A. exceed the allowable plot cover of (2,500) sq. ft. or 25.0 %, by (20) sq. ft. (2,520 sq. ft. or 25.20 %), on a 10,000 sq. ft. lot ~ B. cause a horizontal extension of the existing (18.9’) rear yard, where (25.0’) is required. Building Department # ZBA-000218-2023, Daniel Fabrizi, R.A. 6. APPEAL OF MICHAEL YANOSIK for a variance of the provisions of section 200-52 of the Village Code, to for the maintenance two previously permitted A/C compressors in the side yard of the premises known as, 71 ADAMS STREET (Map of Stewart Manor, Block 20, Lot 70, R-6 District), the installation of which would: A. reduce the (10.0’) plotline setback for freestanding equipment, to not less than (8.5’). Building Department # ZBA-000217-2023. 7. APPEAL OF DENNIS & JENNIFER WILLIAMS, in accordance with the provisions of section 200-85, for a one year extension of a previously granted (November 15, 2022) variance, from provisions of Sections 200-15, 200-31 and 200-46 of the Village Code, to allowing the issue of permits for the erection of; a 261 sq. ft. one story and 112 sq. ft. second floor side additions (while converting a 352 sq. ft. attached garage portion to habitable space), with a 339 sq. ft. pavilion in the Prospect Avenue front; a 61 sq. ft. portico in the Locust Street front, and a 401 sq. ft. two car detached garage, at the corner dwelling known as 41 LOCUST STREET (Map of Garden City East, Block 115, Lots 13, R-12 district) the granting of which would: A. exceed the allowable building area of 3,100 sq. ft. or 20.0%, by (482) sq. ft. (3,582 sq. ft. or 23.1%) ~ B. cause a horizontal extension of the existing 10.0’ minimum side yard, where (15.0’) is now required ~ C. reduce the 50.0’ Prospect Avenue front setback, to no less than (44.3’)~ D. reduce the (55.0’) Locust Street front setback, to no less than (38.6’) (where (43.0’) exists). Building Department # ZBA-000039-2022, Barbara M. Ruggiero, R.A. *For an extension of time 8. APPEAL OF SUZANNE H. RUECK for a variance of provisions contained in Section 200-45.2 & 200.46 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of a permits erecting a; 328 sq. ft. one story side addition with a 342 sq. ft. rear and 89 sq. ft. front open porches, and the installation of a 24kW generator in the rear yard (demolish 171 sq. ft. side enclosed porch), at the dwelling known as 14 HEATH PLACE (Map of Garden City East, Block 144.A, Lots 4169, R-8 district), the granting of which would: A. reduce the (25.0’) minimum aggregate side yard, to not less than (22.3’) ~ B. cause a generator to not be co-located with proposed A/C equipment ~ C. reduce the (10.0’) plot line setback for freestanding equipment to not less than (6.0’). Building Department # ZBA-000227-2023, Barbara M. Ruggiero, R.A. 9. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. WILLIAM KING for a variance of the provisions of section 200-52 of the Village Code, for issuance of permits to maintain two A/C compressors in the front yards of the corner premises known as, 106 SALISBURY AVENUE (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 71, Lot 2, R-8 District), the installation of which has: A. reduced the (50.0’) Salisbury Avenue setback for freestanding equipment, to not less than (32.6’), B. reduced the (37.5’) Wellington Road setback for freestanding equipment, to not less than (17.6’). Building Department # ZBA-000227-2023. 10. APPLICATION OF 110 JOHN STREET LLC. in accordance with the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, and a variance of the provisions contained in Section 200-15 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits for the installation of an 18' x 36' in-ground swimming pool with automatic safety cover, 6’ Estate and chain link fence and landscape plan, in the rear yard of the premises known as 110 JOHN STREET (Map of Garden City East, Block 142, Lot 11, R-20 District), the granting of which would: A. exceed the allowable building area of 4,000 sq. ft. or 20.0%, by (532) sq. ft. (4,532 sq. ft. or 22.66%) ~ B. reduce the (80.0’) setback for freestanding equipment to not less than (68.0’). Building Department # ZBA-000233-2023, Damen Mark Scott, L.A 11. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF IAN MACK & JOLENE MUSCAT in accordance with the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, and a variance of the provisions contained in Section 200-15 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits for the installation of a 20' x 48' in-ground swimming pool, 8’ x 12’ self-contained spa, 504 sq. ft. cabana, 6’ Estate and chain link fence, with landscape plan, in the rear yard of the premises known as 56 OSBORNE ROAD (Map of Garden City East,
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NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on September 13, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Too much junk A LIMITED LIABILITY in your house? COMPANY Notice of Formation of NSAM1 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of Block 137, Lot 11, R-20 district). NY (SSNY) on 2023-09-18. Building # ZBA-000202-2023, Landscape Associates Inc. Office location: Department Nassau County. End of Cases SSNY designated as agent of The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Limited Liability Company (LLC) DATED: November 8, against 2023, Garden City, New York 11530; Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk upon whom process it Place an ad for on it in our The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, may be served. SSNY should classifieds section! Placeas anDisability ad for it and has designated Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk, Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Kelly Galanek at Call 516-294-8900 mail process to Sigmund in our classifieds section! for more details. least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: Mayers: 77 Wellington Street 516.294.8900 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York Call 11530, (516) 465-4051; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hempstead NY 11550. for more details. Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Purpose: Any lawful purpose
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Legal Notice Annual Financial Report Garden City UFSD Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Garden City Union Free School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023, have been examined by an independent public accountant, and that the management letter prepared in conjunction with the external audit by the independent public accountant has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to §35 of the General Municipal Law, the District’s Board of Education may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit and management letter prepared by the independent public accountant and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than January 20, 2024. Dana DiCapua District Clerk GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK BALANCE SHEET, JUNE 30, 2023 GENERAL FUND ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ Restricted cash Receivables: Property Taxes State and Federal Aid Due from other funds Other receivables
TOTAL ASSETS
28,997,436 28,981,446 2,007,524 781,749 1,712,667 1,143,989
$ 63,624,811
LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY Accounts payable $ 1,139,305 Accrued liabilities 1,926,552 P/R withholdings payable 85,708 Due to other governments 285,397 Other funds 15,361,104 Due to Teachers' Retirement System 5,631,720 Employees’ Retirement System 520,275 Compensated absences 194,984 Overpayments and collections in advance 157 TOTAL LIABILITIES 25,145,197 FUND EQUITY 38,479,614 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY $ 63,624,811
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND EQUITY - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
REVENUES Real property taxes Other real property tax items School tax relief reimb Charges for Services Use of money and property Sale of property and compensation for loss State aid Medicaid reimbursement Federal Aid Miscellaneous TOTAL REVENUES EXPENDITURES General support Instruction Pupil transportation Community services Employee benefits Debt Service : Principal Interest TOTAL EXPENDITURES
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
$ 104,147,713 4,675,399 2,591,511 1,421,985 1,897,928 58,572 8,230,326 62,971 148,704 371,9 58 $ 123,607,067 11,902,618 64,787,796 4,592,750 10,231 31,620,386 2,707,110 838,588 $ 116,459,479 7,147,588
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Proceeds of leases Operating transfers in Operating transfers out TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Change in fund balance
74,9 32 354,926 (13,360,183) (12,930,325) 5,782,737
Fund Balance July 1, 2022 Fund Balance June 30, 2023
44,262,351 $ 38,479,614
FUND BALANCE Fund Balance: Restricted Assigned Unassigned TOTAL FUND BALANCE
28,981,446 4,286,871 5,211,297 $ 38,479,614
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of CC Apparel & Accessories LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-09-27. 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 Cristina Anna Ciaravino: 24 Huntington Road Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of See The World Travel & Tours LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-07-10. 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 Rajendra Mohabir: 19 Forest Avenue Valley Stream NY 11581. Purpose: Any lawful purpose
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NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on October 5, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 10, 2018, AMENDED DECEMBER 12, 2019 AND FURTHER AMENDED DECEMBER 10, 2020 AND OCTOBER 5, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM, CONSISTING OF ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF AN AIR STRIPPER AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANTS AT WELL NOS. 15 AND 16, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $9,500,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,500,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED OR TO BE RECEIVED FOR SAID PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements to the Village water system, consisting of acquisition and installation of an air stripper and improvements for emerging contaminants at Well Nos. 15 and 16, at the estimated maximum cost of $9,500,000. The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is forty (40) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $9,500,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York
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Travel Companies’ Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Travel Tuesday Deals Put Bucket List Destinations, Experiences Within Reach 2023 and Feb 2024.
BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Travel companies – airlines, cruiselines, hotels and resorts, tour companies - are going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, putting bucket list destinations and experiences within reach. We’ve gathered some of the deals to provide a snapshot of what you can expect – it can be a discount on the package price, upgrade, or special features added on. But if you don’t see a travel company you are interested in, search for the website and “Black Friday” or “Cyber Monday” deals to find offers and get any necessary code. Here’s a taste of the goodies to snatch:
Xanterra Travel Collection® “Thankful for Travel Sale” From Nov. 21-Dec. 1, 2023, save up to 30% on national park stays, luxury, yacht-style cruises, a historic train ride to the Grand Canyon, walking and biking tours in Europe, and legendary resorts. Xanterra owns or operates the lodges in Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, Glacier National Park, and Grand Canyon, South Rim; Windstar Cruises, the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, The Oasis at Death Valley, Holiday Vacations, Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Vacations. The affiliated legendary Five-Star, Five-Diamond Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and the longest-running Five-Star award-winning Sea Island resort in Georgia are also participating in the sale. (Visit xanterra.com/ thankful). Highlights include:
• Cedar Creek Lodge, at the
The Grand Prismatic, Yellowstone National Park. Take advantage of Xanterra Travel Collection’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales to put your family in the picture © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com National Parks
• The Oasis at Death Valley –
Save 30% on hotel stays at the beautifully renovated and historic AAA Four-Diamond Inn at Death Valley and the newly revitalized, family-friendly Ranch at Death Valley, including new, cozy cottages, spring fed pools and the lowest elevation golf course. Valid for select overnight stays between Dec 2023 and Feb 2024. • Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel – Save 30% on roundtrip train tickets on an entertaining journey in fully restored historic train cars to the Grand Canyon’s fabled South Rim when booking a two-night Thankful for Travel package for select travel dates January-March 7, 2024. • Grand Canyon South Rim – Save 30% on in-park lodging at
Maswik Lodge, Kachina Lodge, and Bright Angel Lodge and 20% at the historic El Tovar Hotel for stays between December 2, 2023, and March 7, 2024. All lodges are in the Historic Grand Canyon Village within walking distance of the rim of the Grand Canyon, Lookout Studio and Hopi House. Take advantage of the secret season at Grand Canyon, South Rim and enjoy the park without the crowds. • The Grand Hotel – Save 30% at the only AAA Three-Diamond hotel near the Grand Canyon in Tusayan (just one mile from the South Rim entrance) on select dates Dec 2, 2023- March 7, 2024. • Zion National Park – Save 30% on overnight stays inside the park at Zion National Park Lodge on select dates between Dec
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gateway to Glacier National Park – Save 30% on rooms for select dates between Dec 2023 and April 2024. • Yellowstone – Save 30% on select room types at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel from Dec 15 –21, 2023 and Jan 2 – Mar 3, 2024, and at Old Faithful Snow Lodge from Decr 16 –22, 2023, and Jan 2 – Mar 2, 2024. Save this spring at Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel on stays between April 26 - May 9, 2024, and save at Lake Yellowstone Hotel May 10 - 22, 2024. Luxury Hotels
• Sea Island – Book between
November 24-November 28, 2023, to receive: up to 25% off standard rate at the Cloister or The Lodge for stays JanMar, Sept-Dec 21, 2024; 15% off for stays Apr-Aug; 10% off stays at Cottages Jan-Dec 21, 2024; $250 resort credit per stay at The Cloister and The Lodge and $100 resort credit per Cottage stay.
• The Broadmoor – 15% off all
inclusive Wilderness Experience stays for select dates in the 2024 season (April-October); Broadmoor exclusive of $269 nightly rates & suites available at 25% off of published rates valid for select dates in January through April 2024. Book between Nov 14 - Dec 1, 2023. To book, https://www.broadmoor. com/special-packages/black-fri day-2023. Continued on next page
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Travel Companies’ Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Travel Tuesday Deals Continued from previous page Guided Travel/Tours
• Bicycling Tours (VBT) – Book any
2024 departure of a Guided Biking tour to France with an Air Package and save $250.
• Walking Adventures (Country Walkers)– Book any 2024 departure of a Guided Walking tour to Italy with an Air Package and save $250.
• Holiday Vacations – Join a
Hawaii Three Island Holiday tour on either Feb 24 or March 2, 2024 to save $300 pp
Cruising
• Windstar Cruises – Pick Your
Perk! Select one: free pre- or postcruise hotel nights, up to $1,000 onboard credit, OR premium suite guests may select a free upgrade to an All-Inclusive Fare featuring Wi-Fi; unlimited beer, wine & cock tails; and all gratuities. PLUS reduced deposits of just 5%.
Tour Operator Specials EF Go Ahead Tours, a premier provider of education-based group travel experiences, has been offering a month of deals, climaxing with Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Week 4: Nov. 17-22: Save up to $600/$1,200 per couple on Bucket List destinations. Black Friday: major savings on all destinations plus an extra $100 off all tours, special Lightning deals and extras such as free excursions. Cyber Monday: Buy more, save more & get an extra $50 off when booking online. Visit www. goaheadtours.com. Wilderness Voyageurs, which operates fully supported, inn-to-inn bicycle tours across the United States, is offering savings of $75 off 3-day tours, $100 pp off 4-day tours, $125 off 5-day tours and $150 off 6-day tours for any bike tour booked by Dec. 14. (800-272-
4141, https://wilderness-voyageurs. com/) G Adventures’ Cyber Sale, through November 30, provides 30% off per person on guaranteed departures of smallgroup tours, for select dates departing before April 30, 2024. To book: https:// www.gadventures.com/travel-deals/ cyber-sale/
Resorts Around the World Club Med: Book by Jan. 8, 2024 for travel by June 28, 2024 to get an extra 10% off all-inclusive beach and mountain getaways. Get up to 40% off plus: Up to $200 additional instant credit per person; Kids under 4 stay FREE; Bundle with air & save 10% extra. For solo travelers, the Single Supplement is waived on select dates. Visit: https://www. clubmed.us/o/best-all-inclusive-vacation-deals Borgo San Vincenzo, Montepulciano, Italy: Tuscany’s newest luxury boutique hotel, is a reimagined 18th-century borgo offering 21 luxury studios and suites and personalized experiences like tours of the region by foot, horse, e-bike, Vespa, or hot air balloon, cooking classes in a winery, truffle hunting and olive oil tasting, among others. Escape to Tuscany specials booked Nov. 23-27 include 20% off suites (4-night minimum stay), daily breakfast for two, complimentary e-bike rental for two days and €100 euros ($106) food & beverage credit. Direct bookings only, mention Black Friday Specials/Escape to Tuscany. Book at https://borgosanvincenzo.com/contact/. Cayo Espanto, Belize, located three miles off the coast of San Pedro, Belize, is home to seven villas, helipad, private yacht, and endless opportunities to enjoy a barefoot luxury escape in a naturally beautiful setting. The private island resort is offering guests a free airfare credit (up to $750 per person) with the booking of a 4-7 night stay this Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Book online at aprivateisland.com Nov
24 - 27. Use the codes for FREEAIR. Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten, St. Maarten is a duo of stunning oceanfront, all-inclusive resorts in the Dutch Caribbean, comprised of the family-friendly Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa and five-star, adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort. Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino and Spa is a 420-room fun-for-all ages resort, while Sonesta Ocean Point Resort is an adults-only 130 suite “resort within a resort” featuring all-access to the adjacent all-ages Maho Beach Resort. From Nov. 24-27, take 50% off standard room rate for future stays between Dec. 1, 2023-Dec. 21, 2024 (three-night minimum; blackout dates) when booking with code BLACKFRIDAY online at sonestastmaarten.com. Fairmont Mayakoba, nestled in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, is a newly renovated, 401-room AAA Five Diamond resort set on 45 acres within a private luxury community. Surrounded by a lush mangrove forest intersected by water canals, the property offers 46,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space, an energizing Fairmont Spa and El Camaleón Golf Course. Now through March 29, 2024, take 20% off stays through April 30, 2024 booking directly on Fairmont Mayakoba’s website, https://www.fairmont.com/reservations/select-room/. Casa Kimberly, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, once the love nest of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, is a luxurious nine-suite boutique hotel in the heart of Puerto Vallarta with stunning views of Banderas Bay and the red clay rooftops that dot the Sierra Madre Mountains. Originally Burton’s gift to Taylor for her 32nd birthday, the hotel consists of two casitas, connected by the Bridge of Love, where the star-crossed Hollywood icons could escape the paparazzi in the streets below. Today the carefully preserved hotel consists of a fine dining restaurant and tequila bar, original azure-tiled pool and elab-
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Frosted Houseplants BY JEFF RUGG Q: I am so sad, and I hope you can give me a glimmer of hope. I moved my houseplants indoors for the winter, but I missed one whole group of plants that were on the other side of the house. I had moved them there to get them into a sheltered spot while I moved the rest in, but I forgot they were there. The nighttime temperature dropped to about 25 degrees. There are big pots of a jade plant, a Ficus tree, a peace lily, a motherin-law’s tongue, a plumeria and a
few small plants. They are all losing leaves and wilting. What can I do to help them out? A: All of the plants you mention are tropical plants that don’t like temperatures in the 40s, let alone below freezing. One of the ways cold-weather plants defend themselves against the cold is by using sugars as antifreeze. They start doing this in the fall and by the time a freeze comes, they are able to withstand ice crystals building up inside their tissue. Another mechanism is to allow water to escape the cells before they freeze so there is room for the ice to expand in the
orate, individually designed suites with expansive terraces with outdoor private Jacuzzis. Book Nov. 24-27 to save 50% off suites for stays between December 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024 (blackout dates apply). Use code CYBERCK to reserve at the discounted rate. To book, https:// bookings.travelclick.com/100073. The renovated Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort occupies six-acres of beachfront property in the historic capital of Willemstad. Curacao is now more accessible as a result of new and additional nonstop flights from New York, Miami, Charlotte, and Atlanta (coming soon). The resort offers direct beach access, two pools, four dining venues and recently opened an on-site dive shop, Goby Divers, where guests can learn to scuba and earn PADI certification or dive based on their experience level. Deal: Save up to 30% off for 4 nights or 35% off for 7 nights (rates start at $234/night before discount). Book Nov. 24-27, 2023 for travel Jan. 2-Oct. 31, 2024 (blackout dates apply). Book via Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort’s page on Marriott.com, Expedia, or Booking. com during the booking window. Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton, Costa Rica is a newly opened eco-resort offering luxurious accommodations and world-class excursions and wildlife adventures in the rainforests of the Osa, led by certified guides. Deal: four-night getaway for two in one bedroom suite, complimentary breakfast, welcome cocktails and spa credit (rates start at $184/night before the discount), minimum 4-night length of stay; children under 12 stay free; Additional nights can be booked for $199+ tax and fees). Book Nov. 20-27, 2023 for travel Nov. 20, 2023 to May 31, 2024. To book: visit https://botanikaresort.com/ __________________________________ © 2023 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com.
cells. Some cacti do this. Tropical plants are not able to do these things since they come from climates where they don’t have to. On the tree-shaped plants, you are going to see many if not most of the leaves fall off. That is fine if the buds on the branch, at the base of where each leaf was, are not also dead. Since the cold was only for one night there is a chance that not all of the buds were killed. The buds will send out new growth within a few weeks. If the bud at the end of the branch dies, other buds will grow -- kind of like if Continued on page 5
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The golden oldies: taking center stage is key BY CLAIRE LYNCH After the retirement parties are over and the good wishes have been said, the newly retired person heads off to a new way of life - there is no set schedule, there is no boss to greet and other than taking care of everyday responsibilities, how to fill one’s time is up to the retiree. My friend, Kenny, said that he springs out of bed each day and looks forward to meeting his friends for some games of pickleball or tennis or squash. For a couple of weeks at a time they will play pickleball then switch off to tennis for a couple of weeks just to keep it all fresh. My friend, Sally, has told me that she spends her time volunteering in the pediatrics section of a local hospital and it has been so rewarding. She says hi to the patients and staff and chats with them when there is a free minute. Among the creative group, my friend Richard Allen Taylor worked on a book called, “Letters to Karen Carpenter and Other Poems.” It was published this fall and talks about the life and career of singer Karen Carpenter plus his 40 years of marriage with his late wife, Julie. Richard grew up in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, married when he was in his 20s and they raised their four kids together. Life as a widower has been a challenge but one of his outlets has been creative writing. No matter who I talk to it seems that these retirees are happy about their new-found freedom. Some people don’t know what to do with themselves at first but eventually they get into a groove. Each one seems positive about how to start their day and how to spend their days no matter what time of the year it is. Forty years ago when I thought about retirees, I pictured groups of men and women sitting outside in the nice weather playing pinochle, cribbage and backgammon. Indoors I imagined tables of people playing bridge and poker and whiling away the time in a fun and exciting manner. The golden years is a term that describes a certain stage in life, one that comes after working a job or career for decades. Generally speaking, the golden years run from age 65- 80+.
Some experts question whether “golden years” is an adequate description because the time span and definition of retirement have changed over the past half-century. Many older Americans live longer now and after working for decades, having their golden years to explore hobbies and interests at their leisure is welcomed. My former co-worker and friend, Debbie, says retirement is aces. She notes, “My time is my own. I do what I want, go where I want, see who I want, stay home when I want especially if the weather is bad or I just don’t feel like going out. And my stress level has dropped a lot since retiring.” Debbie has lots of interests and never runs out of things to do. In addition to her hobbies, she takes adult classes at her local senior center and at a community college and does volunteer work at a non-profit animal shelter. She’s lucky to live in a part of the country where many people vacation. It’s a fun place. It has lots of scenery year ‘round and it is a creative place with many resident artists and musicians. Debbie added that taking a cooking class has been a highlight of her senior years. It’s something she always wanted to do but never had time for when she worked full-time and looked after her older relatives. All of Debbie’s talk about her senior center makes me want to explore some other areas of interest at my senior center. So far I’ve stuck to dancing to the oldies and the book club which meet monthly. The idea of taking a cooking class is piquing my curiosity so I’ll look into that. The beauty of many senior centers is every so often they switch up their various classes so the options never get old. Kenny mentioned to me in a recent conversation that he was driving in his car when he heard the song, “Fast Car” on the radio but it sounded different. Sure enough it was Luke Combs’ version of the Tracy Chapman song that came out in April 1988. That spring I was working full-time in NYC doing my public relations job. I was a Dashing Danielle taking the L.I.R.R. Monday to Friday but on weekends off I did errands and met friends. Hearing “Fast Car” was one of Cleveland, Ohio, native
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Tracy Chapman’s debut singles and I immediately became a fan. When Kenny stopped by one afternoon a few months back and played Luke Combs’ version it was obviously a country version and I liked it. I always like the original versions but Luke Combs did a great job singing “Fast Car.” It’s a bit more up tempo yet when we compared Tracy Chapman’s version and Combs’, I had to say I liked both. The lyrics go:
...
“You got a fast car I want a ticket to anywhere Maybe we make a deal Maybe together we can get somewhere
So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car ...” Some Gen Zers are familiar with Tracy Chapman’s songs and some aren’t
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but I like testing their “song history” when I bring up The Troggs, a British singing group. Their single, “Love Is All Around,” came out in 1967 - in the old days when Pres. Lyndon Johnson was in the White House. The single became a huge hit and those lyrics go:
“I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes Well, love is all around me And so the feeling grows It’s written on the wind, it’s everywhere I go So if you really love me Come on and let it show …” Some people I’ve talked to probably never heard of The Troggs but that song is a timeless hit. In their day The Troggs took center stage and now so many seniors also take center stage.
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Tips on Filing for Social Security Benefits BY TOM MARGENAU There probably is nothing I’m asked more often than some version of this question: “When should I take my Social Security?” So today, I’m going to write yet another column about that topic -and the related issue of how to file for Social Security benefits. But first, let me clarify the “when to file” part. As I’ve said over and over again in this column, I am not a financial planner, so I really can’t advise you about the best time to start your Social Security benefits. That’s a decision only you can make, perhaps after consulting a real financial planner. I’m just an old retired Social Security guy. So all I can do is explain Social Security rules to you to help you make that decision. (In my book, “Social Security: Simple and Smart,” I have a whole chapter devoted to this topic. You might want to check it out. You can order the book online at Amazon.com.) So, whether you make that decision on your own, or with the help of my book or a financial planner, once you decide the month you want your benefits to start, many of you still want to know how far in advance you should file for those benefits. And that is the “when to file” advice I am offering in this column. Let me begin by pointing this out: Your Social Security eligibility date is always a month, not a day. For example, let’s say you were born on Aug. 25, 1957, and you want your benefits to start at your full retirement age. The full retirement age for people born in 1957 is 66 and 6 months, so you will reach full retirement age on Feb. 25, 2024. But the day you reach FRA isn’t really an issue. It’s the month that is key. In other words, your eligibility date isn’t Feb. 25, 2024. It’s just February 2024. The Social Security Administration recommends that you file three months before your eligibility month. So, if you wanted your benefits to start in February 2024, you could start the ball rolling sometime in December 2023. I used to advise people that there really was no need to rush because most Social Security retirement claims are very simple and the SSA would process them in literally a matter of days. In the past, I would have told people whose eligibility date is in February that they could even wait until January if they wanted and there would be a very good chance their first check would show up on time. But I’ve heard from so many readers who report to me about delays in either getting through to the SSA in the first place or delays in getting their benefits started. So, I guess my motto for the time being is this: Better safe than sorry. File your Social Security claim three months before your first eligibility month. But don’t let me scare you. Once you contact the SSA, you’ve established what they call a “protective filing date” and
your rights to benefits are guaranteed from that month forward. For example, let’s say you wanted your benefits to start in January 2024. But for whatever reason, you didn’t get around to filing your claim until January 25, 2024. Even though your claim might not finish processing until sometime in February or possibly even March, you will be paid back to January. That’s the “when to file” message. About three months ahead of time would be ideal. So now let’s tackle the “how to file” issue. Probably 90% of us have rather straightforward Social Security claims. That means you are just filing for your own Social Security benefits. In that case, I strongly recommend you file online at www.socialsecurity.gov. It’s simple and easy. I did so a few years back and it probably took me all of a half hour to finish the process. Check the website yourself and see how easy it is. If you do have a scenario that you think might be complicated (like trying to get a combination of retirement and spousal benefits), then you should probably do that in person. Call the SSA at 800-772-1213 to set up a phone interview. If you are filing for widow’s benefits, that must be done by phone. Claims for widow’s benefits cannot be done online. That’s because there may be filing options a widow has that are more easily explained by talking to someone in person rather than dealing with a computer online. What documents do you need to file for my Social Security benefits? It depends on the kind of benefit you are trying to get. Think of it this way: you usually have to provide some kind of evidence to support your eligibility for such benefits. For example, if it’s a retirement claim, you need to prove you are old enough to qualify. To do that, you need a birth certificate. If you are filing for spousal benefits, you need to prove not only your age, but you also need to show you are married to the person on whose Social Security record you are applying. So that would be a marriage certificate. If you are a divorced spouse, you’d also need to provide your divorce papers. If you are wanting to apply for widow’s benefits, in addition to proving your age and marriage, you also need a death certificate. In all cases, SSA wants to see original copies of these documents, or copies certified by the record issuer. One document you don’t need is your Social Security card. I hear from panicky people all the time who tell me they are about to file for Social Security benefits and they can’t find their SSN card. I tell them to relax. You do not need the card when you sign up for Social Security. And speaking of Social Security numbers, many divorced women tell me they are pretty sure they might be due benefits on an ex-spouse’s Social Security record. But they don’t have the guy’s So-
cial Security number and they are worried they won’t get the benefits without the number. In these cases, the SSA will be able to find the ex’s SSN. They might need some identifying information from you (like his name, date and place of birth, etc.), but you should be able to provide them with that. If you have a Social Security question,
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Will aging, costs of living and debts make you move? BY PHILIP A. RAICES As we grow older, challenges await us that some will prepare for but so many will not. Staying healthy and active should be tantamount to everyone’s mind to be able to stay in place. But as studies and statistics have shown the U.S. is the most unhealthy, obese, and overweight country on the face of the globe. Being the wealthiest and most powerful nation or I say, the “Great Society” that there has ever been, somehow doesn’t match up to our current physical condition compared to other European and Asian nations. It’s similar to looking at an individual who may appear to look healthy from the outside, but inside there are major issues that exist that apparently we know about, but unfortunately do nothing to alleviate those conditions. Many would prefer to be independent and stay in their homes. However, the most crucial and critical factor and influence we have is over our health. So many often overlook it and don’t take it seriously enough, until major problems occur. But slight to moderate changes can make a marked improvement and as they say “no pain, no gain.” So we all hunkered down and stayed sequestered inside the last few years, due to the pandemic. However, it’s time during the fall, to get out and get active and about and begin walking each and every day. This will be the simplest thing to do. If you cannot walk or are somewhat disabled, then just go on Google to see what exercises you can perform. But whatever you do, you will assuredly see a difference after a week or two; but you must be consistent, just like brushing your teeth and taking a shower, lol.
As we age, and your desire is to stay in place; one must think and plan about making accommodations for your living space and retrofit your home, whether it will be to update a bathroom and kitchen and allow for wheelchair access or a chairlift attached to your staircase for easy access to the 2nd floor. However, creating an owner’s suite on the main floor would be a solution to not having to go up and down the stairs. I had the pleasure the last week to meet a lady, who came into our office to ask me a question. We conversed for a while and when she told me that she was 89, I was flabbergasted, as her mind was sharp, she was vibrant and had a zest for life. Most importantly, she appeared healthy compared to the majority of those her age. She expressed that she still loved living in her home and the community, as she built her roots here and was not ready to move; although I think most of her friends might have moved or passed away. I told her to continue to enjoy living in her home and when she was really ready to sell, I would be here to assist her. Here is an individual who seemed to have it all together in mind, spirit, and body. It is quite obvious more and more are leaving NYS due to the cost of living e.g. real estate and state taxes, mortgage rates, daily expenses, food, gas and heating, etc. If you are currently a homeowner, this is an excellent
time to cash out and reap the rewards of all the equity that you have created and built over the years. Although going south or out west can save you a lot of money, one must be diligent to go visiting and surveying various towns to know whether or not you will be comfortable and happy living there. According to CNBC and the Census Bureau, the top 10 locations where New Yorkers are moving to are Miami, Fla, Philadelphia, Pa, Stamford, Ct, Atlanta, Ga, Tampa, Fla, Boston, Mass, Orlando, Fla, Los Angeles, Calif, Washington, D.C., and East Stroudsburg, Pa. (The Poconos). It may not all be about saving money, as some have moved to be near their adult children, some to leave the cold and snow behind, and some due to being able to work remotely enabling very flexible lifestyles. Lastly, having major debt difficulties and complications due to layoffs and loss of a job, business failures, and continued and mounting credit card debt are other reasons that some will need to move. Some will hold out hoping for a miracle, which rarely happens. However, loan modifications, bankruptcy, and any type of workout with your creditors may potentially solve your problem, but for many, it is a short-term band-aid solution. Keeping your credit in a healthy state is crucial. Waiting for the inevitable most of the time is shortsighted and the stress and worry that eventually comes to pass is not worth jeopardizing your health and
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Frosted Houseplants Continued from page 2 you pruned the end of the branch. If the branch tissue was also killed, then even if the buds start to grow, they will not last. The peace lily and mother-in-law’s tongue plants grow from crowns and rhizomes at or below the soil level. An overnight freeze probably didn’t kill the buds at this level, so cut off all the dead leaves and watch for new growth. Plumerias grow outdoors in southern states where they are exposed to cold temperatures during some winters. They lose all their leaves in the winter and grow them back in the spring. Being outdoors, they go through the fall, and they can handle the occasional cold spell. Your plant was exposed to a quick drop in temperature and may not be as ready to handle the cold. I expect it to be fine, but it
may not send out new leaves until spring. Prune out all dead leaves and any branches that are obviously dead. Leave anything that might make it to see what happens. This way you can see if the plant is continuing to die or is starting to recover. Don’t fertilize for a few weeks as we don’t want to burn any roots, and this is not the time of year to promote too much growth. If the plant is dead, you would just waste any fertilizer on that plant. Water as usual except don’t overdo it on plants without very many leaves. Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com.. COPYRIGHT 2023 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS
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A Super Easy Way to Keep Tomatoes Perfectly Fresh for 10 Days BY MARY HUNT A perfectly ripe, fresh, slightly crisp tomato elevates so many things, from salads to BLTs. But here’s the problem: At my house, we frequently cannot consume them in the short window of a couple of days before they turn mushy and slightly spoiled. I have tested so many ways to keep tomatoes fresh long enough to use them -- on the counter, upside down, in a closed container in the fridge, attached to the stem, to name a few. None were super satisfying. W h e n stored in the refrigerator, tomatoes did last longer before starting to rot, but the flavor waned considerably and the texture was mushy. Another method that promised to give excellent results was to store a fresh tomato on the counter but turn it upside down so that it is resting on the
stem area. At first, this seemed foolish to me, but I gave it a trial run anyway. Surprisingly, it did seem to help to extend freshness for a day or two, which at the time was exciting as it was better than other methods I tested. The idea is to shield the tomato’s “opening” spot from heat and light. One method that did work very well required my FoodSaver. Dropping a whole tomato into a mason jar, using the FoodSaver’s jar lid attachment (a separate purchase), and storing the jar in the refrigerator works wonderfully well to suck out all the oxygen, then seal the jar tightly. But it requires a fairly large investment into a countertop food sealer that has the capability to vacuum seal a canning-type jar. But this new method? It is now my absolute favorite and the only way I will ever store tomatoes. Yes, even though I have a FoodSaver, it is much
faster and doesn’t use up any refrigerator space. This method I’m about to tell you about is fast, cheap and overall better than any method I have tried. The theory is that cellophane tape (often referred to as Scotch tape -- the kind we use to wrap packages) applied securely to the tomato to cover the spot where the stem was attached to the vine, creates a barrier to hold moisture in and keep potential bacteria and mold out. Using this method, I can leave an unwashed, “taped” tomato on the counter for 10 days, and find it is as fresh as it was on day 1. I simply remove the tape, wash the tomato, slice and enjoy. That’s it -the best way ever to store fresh tomatoes long enough to actually use them, without any detectable change in texture or flavor. Amazing. If you go to EverydayCheapskate. com/tomato, you can see photos of how to do this (it is quite simple). I have discovered that leaving the green leafy bit on the tomato or removing it before taping doesn’t seem to make any difference at all. This trick still works as described, provided I carefully cover the cut stem and green “blossomy” part completely. And now you know why a tape dispensr has found a permanent spot in one of my kitchen drawers! Mary invites you to visit her at Every-
dayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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Whole Grains for Health BY CHARLYN FARGO Keep the whole grains coming. Not only do they help with diabetes, but new research finds they may improve heart health as well. Earlier research has found that higher consumption of whole grains may help reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal in July 2020. The study looked at oatmeal, popcorn, whole-grain bread and brown rice, as well as other whole-grain foods also rich in fiber, antioxidants and B vitamins. Using data from 158,259 women and 36,525 men who did not have Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer when the study began, researchers evaluated the relationship between whole grain intake and Type 2 diabetes over the course of four years. Researchers found that participants who consumed the most whole grains (one or more servings a day) had a 29% lower rate of Type 2 diabetes compared with those who had less than one serving per month. New research finds that consuming whole grains, such as whole-grain bread, brown rice and quinoa, over re-
fined grains, such as white rice and white bread, may improve your heart health as well. The November study was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Researchers found consuming whole grains improved total cholesterol and decreased triglycerides. For every 16-gram serving of whole grains (which is equal to one slice of whole grain bread or a halfcup of brown rice), cardiovascular related deaths declined by 9%. When 48 grams (three servings) of whole grains were consumed every day, rates of cardiovascular death declined by 25%. So, what is a whole grain? It’s a grain that has the bran, endosperm and germ. In refined grains, the bran and germ -which contribute fiber, magnesium, selenium and other vitamins -- have been removed. The bottom line? Choose brown rice over white; whole-wheat bread and pasta over white; quinoa, wheat germ, oats and stone-ground, whole-grain crackers. Those are choices that can make a huge difference.
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taste, convenience, versatility and health benefits. The health benefits of grapes come from polyphenols. Polyphenols protect the cell function and health, promote antioxidant activity and influence cell communications. All three colors of grapes (red, green and black) contain polyphenols. Eating grapes my help counter the harmful inflammation and oxidative stress that can lead to many chronic diseases. While grapes taste sweet, they have a low glycemic index, which makes them a good choice even for diabetics. They key is portion control -- a serving of grapes is 1 cup, or about 2 handfuls.
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Looking for a healthy appetizer for the holidays? Try this Smoky Pumpkin Hummus, and serve it with whole grain pita bread and fresh vegetables. This recipe is from Today’s Dietitian magazine. SMOKY PUMPKIN HUMMUS 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, with liquid 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup pumpkin, canned or cooked,
pureed 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Optional garnish: additional extra-virgin olive oil, additional smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Put the chickpeas into a blender or food processor. Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini, black pepper, olive oil, pumpkin, cumin seeds and smoked paprika. Blend, gradually adding enough of the reserved chickpea liquid to make a smooth, thick, creamy dip. Pour the dip into a serving dish, and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of smoked paprika and pumpkin seeds, if desired. Serve with whole-grain pita bread, sliced into wedges and fresh vegetables. Serves 8. Per serving: 100 calories; 4 grams protein; 11 grams carbohydrate;5 grams fat; 0 grams cholesterol; 3 grams fiber; 150 milligrams sodium. 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. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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Some Timeless Astronomy Books BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Nov. 12-18, 2023 With holiday gift-giving season right around the corner, one frequent request I get is to recommend some good astronomy books for the relative beginner. Yes, books. You may remember them from way back in the B.I. era (Before the Internet). If you’re like me, you know the joy of wrapping your hands and mind around a good printed book. So allow me to recount a few of those that hold a special place in my heart. Keep in mind that many of these are classics and some may be tough to find, but they’re all worth the effort. My all-time favorite is a short book titled “Starlight Nights: The Adventures of a Stargazer” by Ohio amateur astronomer Leslie C. Peltier. Not strictly an astronomy book, it is instead a delightfully written autobiography that traces the author’s celestial journey from childhood. I still read it from time to time just to remind myself why I fell in love with the night sky. To learn more about stars and star groupings, check out these two classics. The first is “The Stars” by H.A. Rey (yes, the same H.A. Rey from the “Curious George” series). This provides a unique twist on “seeing” constellation figures. Another is “The Friendly Stars”
by Martha Evans Martin and Donald Howard Menzel, which takes readers on a marvelous tour of the stars visible from the backyard. While some astronomical details in these two are now outdated, the charm of these books is not diminished one bit. If you’re fascinated by the names and history of the stars and constellations, “Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning” by Richard Hinckley Allen is for you. Much more in-depth, though, is a three-volume tome titled “Burnham’s Celestial Handbook” by Robert Burnham Jr. You can open either of these to any page and lose yourself in the countless and fascinating historical tidbits. Maybe you’re curious about some of the more unconventional ideas folks have about the universe -- and, believe me, there’s no shortage of these -- you should definitely check out Philip C. Plait’s “Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing ‘Hoax.’” Or perhaps you enjoy exploring our internal human conflict between science and faith -- what we know versus what we believe. In this case, Carl Sagan’s “The Demon Haunted World” is the only choice. Of course, any book by Sagan is near the top of my list, but this is such a well-written and thought-provoking book! As someone who now uses the internet for a lot of my work, I still owe so
much to all the astronomy books on my shelves. But one stands out above the others: the first I ever read as a child was the 1954 book “All About the Stars” by Anne Terry White, part of the “All About” series for children. It’s such a magically written introduction to the night sky! Along with some well-timed school field trips to nearby planetari-
ums, I credit this author for sparking my lifelong fascination with the heavens. Such marvelous books as these have given me joy and inspiration over decades of stargazing. I hope they might do the same for you! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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Can You Bark a Few Bars? BY TRACY BECKERMAN My dog is not a big fan of heavy metal music. He doesn’t mind a few bars of country music, and he seems to appreciate jazz and classical, although he is indifferent to opera. But strangely, oddly, and most un-doglike, he really, really seems to like anything that features... A harmonica. Yes, a harmonica. Not a banjo, or a cello, or even a French horn. The dog knows what he likes and what he likes is the harmonica. When he was a puppy, he liked any song that featured the word, “Hey!” Maybe he thought the singer was calling him. Maybe he thought there was somehow a treat involved. Who knows? But whenever he heard the word “hey” in a song, he would come running into the room and perk his ears up. It didn’t work if I said it. Only if someone sang it.
I was hoping if we could find someone to sing the phrase, “No, don’t pee on the floor,” it might have helped with the housebreaking. But alas, that phrase did not show up on our Spotify playlist. Many years went by and there didn’t seem to be anything else that caught his ear. But then one day a Bruce Springsteen song came on and Bruce wailed away on the harmonica. My dog Bowie came running in from another room and stopped dead in his tracks. He actually seemed to be listening to the song. I thought maybe it was because he was a Jersey dog and Springsteen is a Jersey guy. But as soon as the harmonica part stopped, Bowie lost interest, laid down and went to sleep. I was flabbergasted at this realization, but I realized I needed to do true scientific study to test my hypothesis. So, I put on “Piano Man.” Billy Joel is not from New Jersey, so I thought this would be a good way to rule out New
Jersey artists. Once again, when the harmonica started up, the dog’s head shot up in the air. Since we had not, to my knowledge, played a lot of songs with harmonicas in them before, it was possible this was just something new that caught his attention -- kind of like how I feel when I see a new pair of shoes. Was it indeed a passing fancy or was the dog suddenly taking an interest in mouth-blown instrumentation? He was a retriever and they like to have things in their mouths, after all. I thought it might be fun to indulge the dog’s interest, so I did what any sane, middle-aged woman with too much time on her hands would do. I bought a harmonica. I thought, how hard could this be? It’s only got 10 holes. That’s nine holes more than a kazoo, which I play very well, so the odds were good I’d be a natural. Confident in my ability to pick
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Thunder Hajart 8s celebrate a fun season with their Old Country Road Bowl trophies.
Luke Haskell, Aiden Charchallis, Ben Finelli, Brogan Hajart, Maddox Minarcik and Jackson Weber.
The season didn’t end the way the boys wanted, but that doesn’t take away from the massive improvement made by all the players. Garden City dropped their last game against Mineola, 26-13, in the Old Country Road Bowl game. The score was not indicative of how close the game was. Garden City jumped out to a quick 13-0 lead behind a pair of touchdown runs by Joey Sileo. But Mineola fought back and made it a 13-12 game at halftime. The second half was a battle to the last second. With Mineola holding a slim 19-13 lead with just 3 minutes left Garden City turned the ball over on downs. Mineola would break one of their patented long runs on the outside to seal the victory. While the year didn’t end the way we wanted, the coaches and parents were very proud with the way the boys fought all season long. Five new players, Maddox Minarcik, Niko Lazos, Jack Joelsen, Johnny Watts and Hudson Melnick all got their first taste
Joey Sileo cuts back between six Mineola defenders enroute to his first of two touchdowns.
of football and each made significant improvements since our first practice in August. Johnny Coelen was arguably one of our most improved players as the season went along. Other players, such as Brendan Reynolds, Luke Haskell, Reid Brunner, Sammie Nakos, Michael Noto, and Teddy Delaney also made significant improvements since last year. Returning players such as Wyatt Acquavito Aiden Charchallis, Carter Dalessio and James Schrubbe were thrust into new roles and excelled. Jackson Weber and Brogan Hajart continued to thrive as the teams top lineman. Our offensive and defensive backfields consisting of Luke Mooney, Joey Sileo, Ben Finelli, and Hudson Overby continued to show their versatility. This season was full of success stories and triumphs that the coaches and parents can be very proud about. This is the type of season that the players will build off as they go into the off-season. Thank you for all the support during the year!
Garden City’s defense (Brogan Hajart, Michael Noto, Jackson Weber, Teddy Delaney, Carter Dalessio, Joey Sileo and Johnny Coelen) comes off the field following a late game stop on fourth down.
Luke Mooney cuts the ball outside to secure the extra point and give Garden City an early 7-0 lead.
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Varsity Boys Soccer team’s fabulous season comes to end
The Trojans celebrate the goal. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat couldn’t have captured the boys varsity soccer season more profoundly. A season filled with numerous highlights but ending with one very difficult defeat. From the undefeated regular season Conference title, 12 shutouts for the GC defense and a goal differential of 79 tallies to only 8 against, to the record setting goal scoring season, and career, for Tommy Poz, as well as the thrilling semi-final win over defending champ Glen Cove, the boys showed great perseverance, work ethic and a dedication to winning. As coach Cutter mentioned, ‘losing is tough but knowing how much work these boys put in makes it even tougher.’ The county final was a match-
Ian Pupke with the diving save.
Justin Woodbine goes up high for the ball. up of two very talented, undefeated teams that surely would provide an exciting match. With the stands at Farmingdale State filled with fans of both teams the energy level was what was to be expected for a final. The match didn’t take long for the teams to settle in and mount attacks on offense. Manhasset used their speed on the ball to put pressure on the GC defense immediately and keeper Pupke had to be active in the first ten minutes of the match. But it was his save on a free kick in the 16th minute that kept the game scoreless. After setting up his wall, Pupke gave himself no margin for error and made a spectacular save diving to his left and pushing the ball off its mark. On the other side of the field
Garden City had several chances, the best opportunity was on a set piece of their own. With Travis Thompson sending a corner kick high into the goal area that Justin Woodbine headed towards the corner, only to have the Manhasset keeper make a diving save. The second half opened up with Manhasset on the attack and their up-tempo game paid off when they scored off of a corner kick in the twelfth minute of the half. The kick was a line drive into the near post that the Manhasset striker was able to split the GC defense and flick past Pupke for the first goal of the match. And a 1-0 lead for Manhasset. Garden City continued to play their game and did not panic when
Tommy Poz splits the defense.
they went down by a goal, and their patience paid off less than ten minutes later. About midway through the half the Trojans were awarded a corner kick that John Gibbons stepped up to take. He sent a perfect ball into the middle of the box that Connor Griffin ran on to and placed a solid header past the Manhasset keeper for the tying goal. With the energy from their tying goal, GC picked up the pace and tried to push a second goal past the keeper but were thwarted with each run they made. The remainder of the game was a battle, with neither team giving up a good scoring opportunity. With the game tied at one after 80 tough minutes, the game went into golden goal overtime. Both teams
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were facing the same outcome — a Nassau title or the first blemish on their undefeated season. In the seventh minute it looked like Garden City was going to end the game when Andrew Fuoco found Myles Watson behind the outside defender. But as Watson controlled the ball the Manhasset keeper came flying out to close down the angle and force the shot wide. Turning the ball quickly up field on a counterattack, Manhasset caught the GC defense and with a burst of speed their striker sent a
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Varsity Boys Soccer team’s fabulous season comes to end ball over a sliding Ian Pupke and into the goal for the OT victory for Manhasset. The loss should not take away anything from the outstanding season that the Trojans had and all their accomplishments. A special congratulations to the graduating seniors who put in a tremendous effort all year long, and especially to senior captains Aidan Molloy, Tommy Poz, Travis Thompson and Kyle Watson for setting the tone and leading the team throughout the year. Photos by Ed Rotondo
Connor Griffin scores off the header.
Defender Kyle Watson down the wing.
Travis Thompson sends the ball deep.
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Thunder Diez 9s battle Levittown, playoffs start Sunday It was a beautiful morning for a football game on Sunday in Levittown, the last game of the regular season for the Thunder - Diez 9s. The Thunder started strong on their first drive, holding the ball for the whole first quarter. Unable to score, they turned the ball over on downs as the quarter came to an end. Levittown scored on their first drive of the second quarter, but the Thunder defense held strong and did not allow the extra point. Nearing the end of the half, the Thunder came back roaring with huge runs by Grayson Pepicelli (28)
and Xander Eppler (8), which put them in position for a 25-yard pass by QB Nicholas Diez (12) to Grayson Pepicelli (28) for the TD. The Thunder converted the extra point to go up 7-6 at the half. The rest of the game was a battle, with the Thunder coming close to scoring on several drives. Ultimately, the Thunder were held to 7 points by the Levittown defense and fell to the Pride 18-7. Next up: Playoffs!!! This Sunday, Thunder Diez - 9s will play in the first round, as they host Farmingdale at home at Community Park! Go Thunder!!
Nicholas Manginello (42), Sean Schoppner (16), Christian Diez (24), and Patrick Miller (5) line up for the coin toss.
Ryan Ormond (89) takes the hand off from QB Nicholas Diez (12)
Grayson Pepicelli (28), after a long pass from QB Nicholas Diez, runs the ball to the endzone for a TD.
As James Virzera (36) and Owen Moylan (10) close in, Alex Manna (26) makes a signature diving tackle.
Xander Eppler (8), with some big runs on the day, takes the ball down the field.
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Keegan Fitzpatrick (17) makes a touchdown-saving tackle to end the game. Also pictured: Eric Melendez (88), Michael Ferrari (1), and Nicholas Manginello (42).
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GC Boys Varsity Volleyball Senior Day 2023
Senior day party after the game. The Varsity Volleyball team celebrated its twelve seniors on Thursday, October 26, at home against New Hyde Park. Coach W gave a touching pregame salute to the seniors with the help of the
Pregame picture with their banners. other teammates as the packed bleachers looked on. As usual, it was a riveting battle going to 5 sets. The boys came out strong winning the first two sets, taking a loss by 2 in the third and finally losing the last two. Garden City came up short
Charles Lindbergh, who took a room at the GC Hotel and began his record-setting transatlantic flight from Roosevelt Field, near the former Source Mall parking garage. A plaque still marks the spot.
and the loss ended the season. Congratulations to the 2023 seniors: Preston Longo (C), Jack Caldara (C), David Digan (C), Joseph Cosenza, David Hernandez-Arroyo, Danny Murphy, Oliver Obeck, Mathew Osipinski,
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Alumni Soccer Game Calling all GC Centennial alumni and seniors from all high schools! Spread the word to all former players! The game will take place on Saturday, November 25, at Community Park Field. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. (arrive early to stretch!) Commemorative shirts will be provided to the first 100 (approx)
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Tom Murphy, author of “Runner in Red,” a Boston Marathon mystery novel, will present the history of women runners who broke the gender barrier at Boston in a presentation to the Sacred Heart Cross Country team, shown here. The event will be held November 14 at Sacred Heart. See full details at RunnerinRed.com. Many women run, yet many don’t know the compelling history of women’s running. The Runner in Red Foundation, which celebrates the history of women’s running while working to create awareness for lung cancer, is doing something about that. With leadership from the women’s cross country team at Sacred Heart Academy and its track coaches, Angela Mongitore and Megan Lavery, Tom Murphy will offer a presentation called “Runner in Red: Women Who Paved the Way, So Women Can Run Today” at Sacred Heart on November 14. Tom Murphy is the Garden City author of the Boston Marathon mystery novel, “Runner in Red.” He is also Founder of the Runner in Red Foundation which raises funds to cure lung cancer in memory of Tom’s wife, Barb, a marathon runner who passed away from non-smoker’s lung cancer in 2013. Tom’s history talk will focus on the courage of women in the 1960s who broke the gender barrier at the Boston Marathon. In 1966, Bobbi Gibb became the first woman to run Boston when she jumped out from behind a tree and slipped into the men’s only field. She created a stir since rules precluded women from competing in marathon races back then. The next year, 1967, Katherine Switzer was chased down the road in the Boston Marathon by Jock Semple, the race director. The photo of Jock reaching in to retrieve the race number he had assigned Switzer by mistake ran on front pages of newspapers across the world, stoking outrage and forcing rule changes which ushered in the era of women’s running. By 1972 women were allowed to compete officially in the Boston Marathon. Over time, the sport caught on with women, and today each year
when 30,000 runners toe the line at the start of the Boston Marathon, half of the field are women. “This is special to me to launch this history project at Sacred Heart, since my niece, Kate Murphy, was a champion runner at the school,” he said. November is National Lung Cancer month. To create awareness for the disease, Tom will integrate information from Northwell Health Cancer Institute’s pioneering work with lung cancer into the presentation. His Boston Marathon novel also has inspired a Runner in Red 5K Race/Walk which is held each March (the next race is March 16, 2024 at Eisenhower Park.) This will be the fourth year of the event which raises funds to cure lung cancer and is sponsored by Hilton Capital Management, a prominent Garden City-based investment management firm, Katten, CIM Group and All Round Foods. The Garden City Turkey Trot provides messaging support to help enlist runners. Northwell Health Cancer Institute has provided a booth at the race to showcase wellness tips, innovative cancer treatment and early detection and screening — all part of contributing to Runner in Red’s effort to create awareness for the need to cure lung cancer, which takes the lives of more women than any other cancer. The goal is to make this women’s running history/lung cancer awareness project a model that can be expanded to runners at other schools, with Sacred Heart stepping to the line first. For more information about the Runner in Red Presentation at Sacred Heart and the story of brave women who “paved the way”— as well as the latest updates on the March, 2024 race and other aspects of Runner in Red Foundation’s work — visit RunnerinRed.com.
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GC Girls Varsity Soccer season ends in overtime in County Finals
The 2023 GC Girls Varsity Soccer team with Coach Mike Heedles and Scott McAuley. Top row: Ava Venezia, Elizabeth Staub, Chloe Benik, Kendal Morris, Tori Ottomanelli, Ellie Andersen, LeeLee Gaffney, Katie Horn, Madsie Patrickakos, Marissa Patrissi, Kennedy Palmer. Middle row: Deanna Prisco, Meaghan Lynch, Abby Wheeler, Kathryn Monaco, Olivia Bailey, Brianna Ciccone, Bella Ciccone, Sadie Gordon, Bella Vona, Lauren Hohenberger. Bottom row: Lizzie Curth, Sophie Rhein, Emily Romeo, Kate Connoly, Brynn Reilly, Sienna Castellano, Nora Donahue, Ciara Hegarty, Sydney Rhein, Riley Donahue. Robbed… both teams got robbed of a true victory! The Nassau County Final was an intense defensive battle from start to finish. The Trojans were incredible all game and gave it 110 percent. The match was scoreless going into overtime. Unfortunately for the GC girls, the Nassau County Championship was decided by a questionable call which resulted in a penalty kick in over time, and handed South Side the game winner. This was the Trojans second appearance in a row in the Nassau County Class AA Championship Game at Cold Spring Harbor HS. This year Garden City, the #1 seed, faced off against South Side HS, the #2 seed. In the regular season the GC girls had tied the Cyclones and had beaten them 2-0. However this match
was a bit different because two of the starters, junior Chloe Benik who led the conference in goals, and senior midfielder Riley Donahue who was another serious offensive threat were both injured and missing from the starting lineup. Despite the setback, the Trojans came ready to play! They played with so much heart, so much hustle, and so much pride. The offense, Briana Ciccone, LeeLee Gaffney and senior captain Emily Romeo put tons of pressure on the South Side defense. The midfielders were all over the field trying to keep possession and set up plays for the Trojans. Senior defensive center mid Bella Vona was everywhere! She played so smart, so composed and so tough. Junior midfielder Kathryn Monaco had
The Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer team with so much to be proud of this season.
Thank you to our seniors Kendal Morris, Ava Venezia, Emily Romeo, Olivia Bailey, Bella Vona, Bella Ciccone, Riley Donahue, Lauren Hohenberger and Lizzie Curth. a great game, she was a constant threat on offense and she played with so much heart. Midfielders Madsie Patrickakos and Sophie Rhein were solid and so tough in the middle of the field. The defenders also had an
unbelievable game. They shut down the Cyclones for the entire game. Lauren Hohenberger was unbeatable by anyone! She did not miss a tackle and she out ran every girl on the field. And her throw ins, you just have to
The GC girls with their back to back Nassau County Final appearance.
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see it to believe it! Senior Kendal Morris who just came back from an injury was a force to be reckoned with and did not allow anyone to get by her. Sophomores Abby Wheeler and Deanna Prisco were also both so tough shutting down all threats from the Cyclones offense. Our sophomore goalie Marissa Patrissi had another great game in goal with 10 saves. All of the Trojans truly had an outstanding game and they should be extremely proud of their performance. The Garden City girls and their coaches Mike Heedles and Scott McAuley had a remarkable season
and they worked so hard to get the number 1 seed and make it to the Nassau County finals. Thank you to our seniors, Bella Vona, Emily Romeo, Lauren Hohenberger, Olivia Bailey, Ava Venezia, Bella Ciccone, Kendal Morris, Lizzie Curth and Riley Donohue for being amazing role models to your teammates. We are sorry that you had to go out this way, but we will do it for you girls next year! A questionable call determining the outcome of a season has been a tough pill to swallow for all of Trojan nation. But as our incredible athletic director Ed Ramirez said, GC shall rise again!
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On November 5, Tianna Biscone of Garden City ran the NYC Marathon as a guide with a blind and hearing impaired athlete from Norway. The pair ran through Achilles International, an organization whose mission is to break down barriers to race start lines and empower the disability community to cross the finish line.
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Field Hockey wins 4th straight LI Championship
The Long Island Champions. “It ain’t over till it's over.” This year’s Garden City Varsity Field Hockey Team found itself on both sides of that famous Yogi Berra quote. Garden City Field Hockey was in an unfamiliar situation last week, they were the underdog going into the Nassau County Championship game. After all, Garden City has won 27 Nassau County Championships, but this year their opponent, Manhasset, defeated Garden City in both regular season games. In its second regular season meeting, Garden City led almost the entire game, but with only three minutes remaining Manhasset tied the game, and went on to win in over time. It was a devastating loss for Garden City. A very confident Manhasset squad came into the Nassau County Championship as the number 1 seed, looking to move on to the Long Island Championship. The Garden City squad was determined to shake off their two losses to Manhasset. The Garden City approach was simple, “Win when it matters.” Garden City’s defense lead by team captain Maureen Arendt and supported by
Lauren Marino, Jenny Roller, and Averie Smith contested every ball and disrupted Manhasset’s potent offensive. Team captains Tara Hollis and Arci Haeffner along with Katherine O’Hanlon and Kitty Clavin continuously pushed the ball up the field. On Garden City’s sixth penalty corner of the first half, a lightning fast shot by Maureen Arendt was deflected to Cat Suau, who redirected the ball to the back of goal giving Garden City a 1-0 lead. A committed Garden City squad wasn’t going to let Manhasset back into this game. Garden City dominated play throughout the second half, Manhasset could not manage a single penalty corner, and could not score. Garden City wins the Nassau County Championship, 1-0. In the Suffolk County Championship game, the number two seed, EastportSouth Manor, ESM, upset the number one seed, Baypoint-Blue Point. ESM successfully defended two consecutive penalty corners with no time remaining on the clock, securing a 1-0 victory, and punching their ticket to face Garden
Team captains embrace the Nassau County Champion trophy.
Team captains hoist the Nassau County Champion trophy. City in the Long Island Championship. The Long Island Championship game between Garden City and ESM resembled a heavy weight prize fight, both teams exchanging blows but neither landing one, no knockdowns, no goals scored. It was a fast paced game and both teams eventually adopted a long ball approach with big hit defenders like Maureen Arendt sending the ball screaming down the field as mid-fielders and forwards chased it down pressuring the opposing defenses. Forwards Anastasia Fowler, Kitty Clavin, Emily Racich, Emerson Goettelman, Katherine O’Hanlon, and Hayden Rogler along with Tara Hollis and Arci Haeffner pushed the ball into ESM territory creating multiple penalty corners. The ESM defenders and goalkeeper kept Garden
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City off the scoreboard, and the Garden City goalkeeper Ellie Rosato made two critical saves frustrating ESM. Just like in the Manhasset regular season loss, 57 minutes had come off the clock, and yes, “It’s déjà vu all over again,” with only three minutes left Katherine O’Hanlon’s shot was deflected by the ESM goalkeeper, but Emily Racich got her stick on the ball and scored giving Garden City a 1-0 lead. Three minutes left in regulation, Garden City up 1-0, the Long Island Championship, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” A desperate ESM pushed into Garden City territory, but all 11 Garden City players were in sync sending balls out of bounds as the clock continued to run. For three long minutes there were no penalty corners, no shots on goal, and no time left, Garden City wins.
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GCAA intramural basketball registration for the 2023–2024 season is now available at https://registration. teamsnap.com/form/1282. This link is also available at www.gc-aa.com (click basketball and find the link on the homepage). Please register early to lock in the rates of $90 for the K/1st grade clinics and $125 for intramural games (2nd–8th grades.) Late fees of $25 will apply after October 31. There are also limited spots for each grade and with over 800 participants, we do expect to reach capacity. The GCAA intramural basketball season starts on Saturday, December 2nd and runs thru early March ((12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, and 2/10. Playoffs for older grades will be played on 2/24 and 3/2). The season concludes with Championship Saturday on March 10, 2024. GCAA rosters, schedules, standings, and clinics are easy to follow via the GCAA website (www.gc-aa.com) starting in late November.
Games will be played at St. Paul’s and our anticipated schedule for the 2023–2024 season is as follows: • 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (Kindergarten & 1st Grade Clinics, Boys and Girls) • 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (2nd Grade Boys Games) • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (2nd/3rd Grade Girls Games) • 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. (3rd Grade Boys Games) • 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (4th Grade Boys Games) • 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (5th Grade Boys Games) • 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Games) • 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (6th Grade Boys Games) • 7th/8th Grade Boys: Games time varies (Saturday afternoons & Friday nights) • 7th/8th Grade Girls: Games time varies (Saturday afternoons & Friday nights)
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On Friday, November 3, nine members of the Garden City Varsity Swim and Dive team competed in the Nassau County Championship preliminaries to try and advance on to Finals: Mia Brita, Caroline Crouchley, Alex DeBlasi, Madelyn Gebhard, Charlotte Kohner, Abby Meyer, Silvana Newcomb, Kathlyn Pomeroy, Abby Tedesco. Seven advanced onto Saturday’s Finals to swim vs. other teams with much deeper rosters. Our GC team proved to be up for the challenge, finishing in a respectable 7th place out of 25 teams. Congratulations to the GCVSD seniors, Mia Brita, Caroline Crouchley, EvelynPaige Feron, Emma Harty and Kathlyn Pomeroy. All led the team with Character, Class, and Commitment this
season. Your families, school and GC swim community are proud of your student-athlete achievements. Thanks to Coach Anne Sullivan for her continued commitment to the GCVSD program, showing these athletes how versatility helps a team achieve success together. Additional thanks to Athletic Director Eduardo Ramirez who attended the meet and shared the team’s success with #GCTrojanNation. • • • • • •
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36 Madelyn Gebhard (Fr) 30 Caroline Crouchley (Sr) 22 Mia Brita (Sr) 22 Charlotte Kohner (7th) 14 Kathlyn Pomeroy (Sr) 7 Abby Meyer (Fr)
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