The Garden City News (11/25/22)

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE Board approves off peak permits

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Garden City Board of Trustees has approved a program to offer “off-peak” hours Long Island Rail Road station parking passes, at the lots adjacent to the Nassau Boulevard, Stewart Manor and Garden City stations. Off-peak parking hours will begin at 10 a.m. daily.

Creating a system for the Village to issue these permits will be an administrative task over the next few weeks. The board approved the off-peak parking permits subject to implementation of the program by Village Treasurer Irene Woo and the village clerk’s office. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi noted that once the process is fully out lined, the need for a cost allocation by the board of around $3,000 may be requested.

Suozzi said ever since this idea was brought up, the village staff looked at ways to achieve the parking fee structure and offpeak permitting process. The pro cess evolved to bringing it back to discuss at the Board of Trustees’ meeting this month. The computer system (Keystone) which issues the current LIRR parking permits for the village, as well as the Finance department processing and the parking enforcement by GCPD were noted as items to review.

The off-peak permit program

help carry a tree. See page 37

Village hires architects for firehouse work

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its November 17 meeting the Garden City Village Board of Trustees approved the hire of firm BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C. at a cost of $36,560 for renovations to Fire Station No. 2 at the corner of Edgemere Road and Stewart Avenue.

The funding for engaging the firm comes from the village’s capital budget, and it covers the work involved for outfitting and reconfiguring portions of the existing Edgemere Road fire station – not new construction.

Trustee Bruce Torino, the liaison to the fire depart ment, explained to his colleagues that the bids for the Fire Station No. 2 project involved two unique aspects – one being the work involving the GCFD’s continuation of oper ations in the existing building, which as been standing for

Contracts signed for tree, leaf removals

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its November 17 meeting, the Garden City Board of Trustees approved contracts for tree plantings, tree prun ing and removal as well as the disposal of excess leaves and brush in the village.

First, the board approved low bidder Northport Tree Corp. for the fall tree planting in Garden City – for a $41,104 contract, with the expense allocated from the village’s capital budget. Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake announced that this contract represents the planting of 122 new trees.

On the other end of the spectrum – and due to both

The Garden City Community Church will be holding its annual Christmas Tree sale on Saturday, December 3rd from 8 am to noon. Proceeds from the sale will support the church’s youth mission trip to South Carolina in summer 2023. In addition to trees, holiday decor, wreaths, garland and home baked goods will be available for sale. The church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue (corner of Stewart Ave. and Whitehall Blvd.). Above, Morgan Noody and Faith Short

Shop locally for holidays

We hope all our readers are having a lovely holiday weekend, and aren’t yet sick of turkey.

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays - it is a time to gather with friends and family and feel gratitude for our blessings. For many of us it is easy - we have nice homes, warm clothes and good food. But for some on Long Island who don’t have these benefits, the hol idays can be tough. Please remember to help the needy, not only during the holiday season, but also throughout the year.

The Thanksgiving weekend tradi tionally also marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. No mat ter whether you are buying gifts for

Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, the best places to shop are right here at home.

Garden City is home to dozens of great restaurants and other eateries as well as lots of spas, boutiques and retail stores. There is truly something for everyone right here in town.

When you shop at small businesses in the community you are helping to keep the vibrant business community alive. These are the businesses which support local teams and charities. They also pay real estate taxes that help keep the village and schools running.

Remember that when you are shop ping for your holiday gifts!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Dismayed

The last Board meeting certainly resulted in some revelations and leaves a number of questions to be solved. First, we had Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan remark that she had very recently uncovered some important information concerning prior evalua tions of potential options for the future of St Pauls school. That information was a lengthy analysis and report given by Erwin & Bielinski PLLC in 2012. The study related to the review of a report from a St. Paul’s committee that existed at that time. The Erwin report was paid for by the Village and can be found on the Village website but not on the stpaulsreport website. I attended all of the St. Paul’s Committee Town Halls and to my knowledge at no time was this report even mentioned. In response to Trustee Carter Flanagan at last week’s Board meeting a member of the Committee use group commented that this was a six page report. Au con traire. As pointed out by Trustee Carter Flanagan it is a sixty page report.

This document is chock full of anal ysis including diagrams, photos and drawings , all pertaining to discussing various renovation, facade, demolition and partial demolition options. The report also discusses potential costs of the several options!

Ok, what did this report cover? Examples-- Page 4 discusses total proj ect cost range $40,000,000-$50,000,000; p. 5 environmental abatement of entire building needed before partial renova tion; p.10 cost estimates and notes floors not compliant with codes and not fire resistant, fire concerns over wood roof ing; p. 11 corridor walls are load bearing and can not be removed to make larg er blocks of space, when non loading walls are separated the flooring will not match; p. 19-20, 27-28, 35-36, 39-40, 47-48, 50-51 advantages and disadvantages of 6 different non demolition options: p. 52-60 cost comparison demolition, vari ous renovation options.

Query: why was this valuable, com

prehensive report never provided to the Trustees? Were Trustees denied access to any meetings?

Query: why was it not discussed at Town Halls??

Query: Why the large dispari ty between the low $69,000 bid by Westerman Construction Co. and the higher cost bids by Acheson, Doyle ($172,000) and the even higher bid by Ayon Architects ($189,800).

Inquiring minds should want to know. AGREED?

The Committee on St Pauls is an advisory and informational organiza tion, not a decision making one. But the Erwin & Bielinski report was not dis cussed with residents, its existence not made known to the Board. The Board granted the Committee $23,500 to fund efforts of the Committee to inform the public. While the Committee certainly did commendable work during several of the Town Halls, (for example relating to featuring a park during the demoli tion presentation) are there deficiencies in informing Villagers and the Board? So an existential question may now arise about the nature of Committee’s role moving forward.

Perhaps the good news is that the Board now seems to be requiring a direct nexus with the project and poten tial companies looking to provide pro fessional services during the St Paul’s process to achieve the best solution for the Village. That makes sense because it is the Board decides who gets select ed and awarded payment for any such services.

So stay tuned and stay involved involved.

S. G. Gorray

Question on spending

To the Editor:

I attended the Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday and I’m very concerned with how the Village is authorizing spending for things that are not on the agenda. At the end of the meeting, when it was time for citizen

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Meet and Greet with Village Trustees

The Village Governance Committee will be hosting a Meet and Greet with several of the Village Board of Trustees on Tuesday, November 29, from 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. at the Village Senior Center on Golf Club Lane.

The monthly Meet and Greets are a great opportunity for Village residents to engage directly with the BOT mem bers, without going thru any third par ties or having to wait until the end of a Village Board of Trustee meeting.

There are a maximum of three to four Trustees at each meeting to avoid any violations of the Open Meetings Law, although all eight are invited to each Meet and Greet. The monthly meetings do not have an agenda and the trustees are available to discuss multiple issues and concerns.

And if you have a specific question, please feel free to come, ask your ques tion, and leave. It is part of the struc ture of the Meet and Greets.

Roosevelt Street house fire

City Firefighters extinguished a house fire on Roosevelt Street on November 16th. The fire in the unoccupied house caused extensive damage, but there were no injuries. Firefighters were on the scene for over two hours; EMS was also present.

Photo courtesy George Reichenbach

The Number One

Property size 60 x 100

Living room with wood burning fireplace, parquet wood floors, beamed ceiling

Formal dining room with original portrait molding

Oversized eat in kitchen with skylights

Hardwood floors throughout the home

Walk up 3rd floor with attic storage and bonus room with heat

Roof 2 years old

Located close to shops, dining and LIRR Great opportunity to make this home your own. Offered at $779,000

Open House Saturday, November 26th 12-2pm, 148 Bromleigh Rd., Stewart Manor Sun-drenched, total "down to the studs" renovated 3/4 bdrm, 2 bath mid-block chic Colonial $879,000 Elmont Possible Mother/Daughter with proper permits.

Cape with flexible floor plan.

Stewart Manor Detached 3 br, 2 bath charming move-in ready colonial on a quiet block & entertainers backyard! $829,000

Fully furnished, 3 BR, 3.5 bath complete gut-renovation Maisonette. Open floor plan, coiffered ceilings, luxurious finishes, private patio in East Building $1,599,000

Mary Weille

Working as business partners to ensure that their clients have 24/7 coverage, Cheryl and Mary believe that two heads are always better than one in navigating the challenging, competitive and fast-paced Garden City real estate market. Known as “The Real Estate Ladies”, with over 40 years of experience between them, this seasoned dynamic duo will help you make an informed buying or selling decision.

Whether you are contemplating a move, a renovation or just want a “market snapshot” we encourage you to reach out to us. We are always happy to help with your real estate planning!

OPEN HOUSE Saturday November 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

148 Bromleigh Road, Stewart Manor

Having been in the same family for over 60 years, this sun-drenched Stewart Manor colonial completed a total “down to the studs” interior renovation in 2020 and the results are simply fabulous. Prepare to be impressed and delighted by all new walls, doors and moldings, two sets of double sliding barn doors, hardwood floors, wiring and electric, plumbing, 2 zone CAC and gas heat, a kitchen with stainless steel LG appliances and granite countertops and two new full baths- one on the first floor and one on the second. The roof, abundant windows and siding were also recently updated. This home is located mid-block on beautiful 50 x 100 property with an attached one car garage and lovely, fenced backyard. The residence is perfectly convenient to and within walking distance to the Stewart Manor LIRR station, Stewart Manor Country Club and all the wonderful shopping, services and eateries on Covert Avenue. You are going to love coming home to this house and isn’t that the point? Asking $879,000

“We used Cheryl McAuliffe and Mary Weille to sell our home and buy a new home, a process that is normally very stressful. Working with Cheryl and Mary made this process seamless and stress free! They are extremely knowledgeable about the market and they guided us through every step of the of buying and selling. They are professional and trustworthy and they always had our best interests at heart. We continue to recommend Cheryl and Mary to all our friends and family looking to buy or sell” — Home Seller & Home Buyer

“Cheryl is extremely responsive and level headed and made great suggestions for selling our house as quickly as possible. She has extensive knowledge and history of the area, and was wonderful personally to work with.” — Home Seller

“We worked with Mary Weille - who partners with Cheryl. Mary was amazing! I’m an experienced attorney and negotiator - thus, I entered the home buying process thinking I was likely to be very self-sufficient. Mary proved that even sophisticated buyers can benefit from realtor expertise. We hit a number of bumps on our path to contract and closing - Mary helped us manage the process and ensured we got the home if our dreams on fair terms. I recommend her services without reservation!” — Home Buyer

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Celebrate the holidays at Adelphi PAC

Grammy-winning fiddler Eileen Ivers and her band return to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) for a special holi day show, “ Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas, ” on Sunday, December 18.

Ivers captures her Irish and American roots in a show that mixes traditional, story-filled, age-old Wren Day songs, poems and foot stomping and hollerin' roots music. Ivers and the ensemble combine their numer ous instruments and voices for a show that is sure to be a soulful cele bration capturing the true spirit and

joy of the season.

“ Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas ” takes place at Adelphi ’ s PAC Concert Hall at 4 p.m.

Tickets start at $50, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Wednesday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

CPOA seeks trustee, BOE candidates

The Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) of Garden City is seeking candidates for the posi tions of Village Trustee and School Board Trustee. The term of office for Village Trustee will be for two years beginning in April 2023. Any resident from the Central Section of the Village who is interested in being considered for either position is requested to email the CPOA at gccpoa.ny@gmail.com with a written statement of interest in the position

sought by November 30.

All applicants will participate in a meet and greet at the CPOA meet ing scheduled to be held on Tuesday December 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Garden City Senior Center, followed by a primary election to be held at 8pm that same night. If there is not more than one candidate, then a pri mary election will not be held and the candidate will be endorsed at the Resident Electors Meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Eileen Ivers and her band return to Adelphi University on December 18.

Dora Sislian Themelis will present “Art in Lockdown: An Odyssey,” her second one-person art show at Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City, for the month of December. An open ing reception will be held on Saturday, December 3, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy some wine and appetizers, live music, view and purchase the artwork.

Lockdown during mid-March of 2020 was difficult for everyone. However, for

artist Dora Sislian Themelis, it was the perfect time to paint in her art studio. Painting became an odyssey of travel through art around the world and back. Color-drenched seascapes and land scapes, still lifes, portraits and florals, using oils, gouache and watercolor, took Dora on her painting journey right from the art studio easel!

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Dora Sislian Themelis will have her art exhibited at the Barnes Gallery during December.

Oct - 2022 $675,000 $650,000 3.8

114 Lee Road

Date: 11/17/2022

Sold Price: $1,499,000

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath

Style: Tudor Lot size .17 acre

Total taxes: $27,982

MLS number: 3417488

The Seller’s Team: Nancy Giannone, Coach Reatlors Fennessy Associates

The Buyer’s Team: William Ortiz, Redfin Real Estate

BEST VALUE IN GARDEN CITY with new improved price! Beautifully updated and maintained charming Tudor style home on picture perfect block in the heart of the estates section. An Entertainers delight!! 4 generously sized bedrooms, 3.5 baths, with updated kitchen - granite counters, large center island, high-end appliances & separate breakfast nook, new marble powder room and mudroom w/ radiant heated floors, new primary Carrera marble bath with large stall shower and stand alone claw-foot tub. Full recently finished basement with full bath, recreation space, laundry, lots of storage and walk out exit. Beautiful outdoor oasis with built-in BBQ, covered pergola with retractable awning and patio area. Walking distance to schools, parks and LIRR. Charm, character and the luxury of modern amenities.

100 Hilton Ave., Unit M26

33 Kenwood Road

Date: 11/22/2022

Sold price: $1,100,000

2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath

Style: Condominium

Total taxes: $7,892

Common charges: $1,591 MLS number: 3334082

The Seller’s Team: Fortune Heaney and Lisa Heaney, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty

The Buyer’s Team: Diane Curd, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty

Sept - 2022 $700,000 $660,500 6.0 Aug-2022 $700,000 $670,000 4.5 July-2022 $720,000 $670,000 7.5 June-2022 $719,500 $644,000 11.7 May-2022 $685,000 $635,000 7.9 Apr-2022 $668,000 $630,000 6.0 Houses featured

Completely renovated, Manhattan chic duplex unit with spectacular pond and garden views from large, private patio. Sleek, high end kitchen and appliances. Spa-like primary bath with radiant heat and rainfall shower. Custom lighted built-ins throughout. Beautiful, modern chandeliers, sconc es, and fixtures. State of the art LED ceiling lights. Full-size washer and dryer in laundry room area. Other amenities include new HVAC, hardwood floors, intercom system, sprinkler heads. The unit comes with a large storage cage in the basement and one valet parking space. Membership to the Wyndham Club with new gym and salt water pool is included in the maintenance.

Date: 11/22/2022

Sold price: $880,000

3 bedrooms, 1 full bath

Architectural Style: Tudor Lot size: .14 acre

Total taxes: $14,899 MLS number: 3430458

The Seller’s Team: Barbara Chmil, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

The Buyers Team: Erin Fleischmann, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Endless possibilities!! Just the perfect opportunity to make this fieldstone and brick Mott Tudor your new home! This charming three bedroom, one bath house is situated mid-block on a 60x100 property on one of the most desired streets in the Mott Section. SUPER LOW TAXES $14,355.44! Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping and LIRR. Award-winning Garden City School District! **Developerowned, this house is also available as a custom built four bedroom, three bath with open-concept kitchen and family room with approximately 2500SF.

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PhotograPhy history John Ellis Kordes

That’s the Roosevelt Field Inn located at Roosevelt Airfield. This photo was taken around 1940. The restaurant was located at the entrance to the airfield which was right at the SE corner of Clinton Road and Old Country Road coming into the airfield diagonally. The inn and Roosevelt Airfield closed in the early 1950s.

Recently someone gave me a copy of a menu from this place probably from the 1930s. The most expensive thing on the menu was like 35 cents. Can you imagine?! An entire meal for less than a dollar. Boy have things changed - talk about inflation! Ah, the good old days.

DWI enforcement increased

This holiday season, the Garden City Police Department, along with various other Police Departments throughout New York State, will be participating in the STOP DWI Enforcement Initiative targeting Intoxicated and Drugged Drivers. This initiative will be enhanced by funds provided by the Nassau County Traffic Safety STOP DWI Program and the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.

Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson stated, “During this initiative,

the Department will be deploying extra patrols on Village roadways, strictly enforcing all DWI and impaired driving laws. These patrols play an important part in preventing holiday tragedies that seem far too common.” In addition, Commissioner Jackson urges everyone to be responsible when attending hol iday parties. If you choose to drink, make arrangements to have a sober person, taxi, or ride share program take you home.

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Society

The holidays are upon us and you’ll have to find the perfect gifts for every one; the wee ones will want face time with Santa. Most of all, you’d like to enjoy the magic of the holiday season.

On December 2 and 3, you and your family can experience a Holiday Village & Market that makes wishes come true.

The Holiday Market, at the Senior/ Community Center on Golf Club Lane, opens Friday, December 2, with a Benefit Preview Cocktail Party fund raiser generously underwritten by MaryJane and Tom Poole, with an open bar and catered by Prime. Tickets are $75 per person and attendees will hav e1st dibs at the curated group of wom en-owned local and small businesses and artisans — offering the perfect gifts for everyone — and no worries about packages being lost at the post office, or undelivered from Amazon. To purchase tickets for the Cocktail Party, please scan the QR code in this story, or go to https://BenefitPreviewCocktailParty. eventbrite.com, or purchase in per son at The A.T. Stewart Exchange, 109 Eleventh Street.

One of the best reasons to attend on Friday evening is to be the first to see and purchase one (or more!) of the absolutely extraordinary holiday wreaths - more than 40 in all! You hav en’t seen wreaths like this since perhaps

your last holiday shopping excursion to Harrods. Each one is an heirloom-qual ity work of art.

There are sumptuous classical wreaths, charming wreaths for a child’s room, wreaths chic enough to take cen ter stage in the most elegant rooms, or on the most imposing doors. There are wreaths small and wreaths large, each one from the hands of an exceptionally gifted artisan, Historical Society Board member Diane Geyer.

The Festival of Trees will return again this year, all charmingly and lav ishly decorated by the most creative individuals, organizations and busi nesses.

Each tree has a unique theme, so no two are alike. The Traci Conway Clinton Team at Compass is creating “Candy Land”, Coach Realtors is creat ing “Jingle All The Way”. The Property Owners Associations is creating “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”, and the Historical Society is creating “A Blue & White Christmas”.

The Festival of Trees will be on dis play for both days of the Holiday Market and auctioned to the highest bidders.

Valuable raffles - the best in Garden City - are curated and created by the Historical Society and will be accom panied this year by extraordinary, oneof-a-kind handmade Holiday Wreaths

for sale.

The Holiday Village opens on Saturday, December 3rd, from 11 am to 4 p.m. at The Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street, right next door to the Holiday Market.

Santa will be in a 19th century Victorian parlor to hear wish lists from children of all ages and pose for pic tures. A twinkling forest of faux trees, decorated by Garden City’s talented schoolchildren and Brownies, will sur round Santa and be donated to needy families.

An antique train village, the beloved toys from another century, will be running merrily around the tracks and through the miniature buildings

in another parlor. All on loan from Suzanne Coyle Weis - and run by the “engineers” and “motormen” from The West Island Model Railroad Club, who will answer questions from awestruck children and their parents.

Hot chocolate and candy canes, served in a third parlor by volunteers from the Garden City chapter of The National Charity League, complete the delightful experience - all for free and without having to leave Garden City!

Open to the public on Saturday from 11 a.m. — 4 p.m., the Holiday Market will offer shoppers fine, faux and vin tage jewelry, fashions, food and sump tuous sweets for gifting and entertain ing, house and garden and personal accessories, baby and children’s gifts from Baubles, Bangles & Bags, Bonnie Jennifer Jewelry, Grace Connell Unique Papers Designs, Paddy Bunks Children’s Clothing & Accessories, Hawk Girl Photography, M&F Antique Prints and Custom Framing, Kasel Krafts, Special Sweets, Tastefully Simple, Francine’s

The Golden Memories Wreath. The Crystal Snowflake Wreath.

Canine Companions Award

Colonel E. David Woycik, Jr. Esq., USA (Ret), of Canine Companions presented the Salute Independence Service Award to James Brady for outstanding & exemplary service to his country while serving in Vietnam.Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. Canine Companions provides service dogs to veterans, children, and adults with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings, The dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost. For further information contact canine .org.

Holiday wishes come true at GCHS Holiday Market

From page 16

Outrageous Kitchen, Worldly & Wise Vintage, Christine Rossidis Decorative Accessories, Linda Silver Designs, Sophia Grillo Photography & Stationery, Pat Schweitzer Decorative Painter, the A.T. Stewart Exchange and Historical Society pop-up shops.

The A.T. Stewart Exchange, merry and bright in the ground floor of the Historical Society, will offer unique antiques, collectibles gifts and holiday decor on Saturday, from 11—4.

Sponsorships are available. Please contact Francine Ryan, francine.ryan@

tgchs.org.

The Historical Society Holiday Village & Market will support local busi nesses and artisans, showcase the artis tic talents of Garden City’s children, designers, businesses and will contrib ute to the ongoing restoration of the society’s 1872 Apostle House Museum, made possible through the magnani mous support of Vinny Muldoon, of Old World Quality Corp.

Please visit gardencityhistorical society.org and follow The Historical Society on Instagram and Facebook for details: @gardencityhistoricalsociety

AT ROTARY

The Garden City High School’s Chamber Orchestra will perform at Rotary’s Holiday Fellowship Luncheon on December 13.

Ring in the Season at Rotary’s Holiday Luncheon!

Everyone is invited to ring in the 2022 holiday season at MineolaGarden City’s annual Holiday Luncheon set for Tuesday, December 13, 12 noon to 2 p.m., at the Garden

City Hotel.

A tradition for many years, mem bers and guests will gather to enjoy another fabulous luncheon plus an afternoon filled with holiday cheer, good fellowship and networking.

There will be raffle prizes and wine baskets plus a 50/50 cash prize

Rotary’s Holiday Lunch will once again be held at the Garden City Hotel in the Societe Suite on December 13.

for a lucky winner. Proceeds will benefit RotaCare (free health care for those in most need) and the Gift of Life (lifesaving cardiac surgery for children world-wide), along with Rotary’s other good works.

Featured will be a special per formance by the renowned Garden City High School 22-piece Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Andrew Albani. The Chamber Orchestra is a select ensemble that consists of students working to reach the highest level of performance on their instruments. Students in this group perform at a multitude of school functions, including concerts, assemblies and other Garden City School District events.

The Garden City Music Department continues to earn the distinct honor of being named one of the NAMM Best Communities for Music Education in

the Nation. Rotary is privileged to have these remarkable students per form at our Holiday Luncheon.

Please join Rotary by taking a table, bringing a friend or coming solo! Advance reservations are required by Thursday, December 8, to Past President Jennifer Puupis at 516-599-3359 or Jennifer.poupis@ wella.com. Fee is $80 pp or table of 10, $750. Payment may be sent to Jennifer Poupis, 131 Oerbach Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565.

Rotary and Scouts

Assist the Salvation Army

Please stop by Kings Market (rear entrance) on Saturday, December 3 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. when Rotarians and Scouts from St. Joseph’s Church Troop 243, will be manning the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle project.

THE VIEW FROM HERE

Thanksgiving blessings

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

Just about every year since this column began in 1995, I have written a piece before Thanksgiving about how much we have to give thanks for. This week's column will be no exception.

Before I go on, let me add a dis claimer. There obviously are people, including readers of this newspaper, who have had recent illnesses or a death in their family, or have suf fered economic reverses or strife in their personal life. Nothing here is intended to minimize or ignore this suffering. May God bless you as you cope with these struggles.

But on balance the vast majority of us are very lucky to live in the United States in 2022.

For one thing, despite the recent wave of inflation, we still have the strongest and most vibrant econo my in the world, with the highest gross domestic product. There is great opportunity here, a primary reason that so many people around the world desire to immigrate to our country.We have now become the leader in technology, as many of the most important and innovative companies are headquartered in the United States.

And the benefits of a strong economy do filter down to ordinary Americans. We have a very high standard of living, The opportunity for eventual home ownership exists for almost everyone as does the opportunity for most people to get a good education, including college.

Our country, and indeed our busi ness community, have also made many effort to insure that benefits flow to groups and communities that may have suffered discrimination in the past. Almost everyone enjoys plentiful food and affordable cloth ing, and the size and quality of hous ing is vastly improved.

Comforts that even now are still not available to many people around the world -- for example, heat and air conditioning, affordable cars (or at least Uber) — are routinely available here. Of course, just about every body in the United States has access to modern mass communication that both entertains and informs. This certainly includes the internet, which provides information and con

venience on a scale unimaginable 35 years ago.

On the medical front, Americans generally enjoy a high quality of health care, with numerous new medications and therapies substan tially increasing the length and qual ity of life. For example, hip and knee replacement surgery has greatly improve the life of many people who otherwise would be crippled for life, or at least have very limited mobil ity.

And our blessings are not just material. Our civil liberties remain intact. We enjoy freedom of speech and of the press, the right to worship as we choose and the right to assem ble peaceably to express our griev ances. We also have the right to due process of law and to a great number of protections, including trial by jury if we are charged with a crime. And the rule of law is real here; for exam ple, we can enforce contracts and expect an impartial judiciary.

While in my view some procedur al changes need to be made (particu larly to get the count out faster), our elections, including the recently con cluded elections, are free and fair. Indeed, despite worries about elec tion denialism, almost every defeat ed candidate this year conceded his or her race.

In a politically divided country, not everyone is going to give thanks for the leaders of the party they oppose. Nevertheless it is fair to say that President Joe Biden brings with him a lifetime of important experi ence in government and has, to a degree, lowered the rhetorical level in Washington. Mr. Biden's Republican opponents, who have now won the House of Representatives, offer important perspective on the sub jects of fiscal responsibility, immi gration and law enforcement.

Finally, on a purely personal level, I have much to be thankful for. While I can't say that I am pleased to be 70, I enjoy good health, good friends and a good personal life. My son, Robert, continues to thrive. Our family's newspaper business, run by my sister Meg, remains strong. So, as for so many others, there will be much to celebrate on Thanksgiving.

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BY MELVA VICTORINO

As we enter the season of Advent, the world around us seems to be speed ing up. It can be hard to make the time to pause, find silence, and reflect on the nativity of our Lord, who came to meet us in our humility and brokenness. Family and friends are coming to visit, we are traveling for family gatherings: there are so many things to do and places to be. It’s all too easy to miss the beau ty and the truth within these liturgical seasons. At Garden City Community Church (GCCC), we invite all to join us in an Advent time to reflect on the mean ing of the seasons as we explore the dif ferent biblical characters who took part in the story of Jesus.

The Rev. Lynn Sullivan, Senior Pastor of GCCC will lead an Advent study on the book, “When God Comes Down: An Advent Study for Adults” by James A. Harnish, on Sundays: November 27, December 4, 11, and 18 at 11:45 a.m.

“When God Comes Down” is an Advent study where each lesson includes a key Scripture, a brief reflection, discus sion/reflection questions, a brief prayer, and a focus for the coming week. In this study, we will explore the meaning of the incarnation... God with us in human flesh.

Often our Advent/Christmas journey is focused on us – our memories, feelings, relationships, and experiences. This study puts the focus on God’s action in Jesus Christ. It encourages participants to think more deeply in terms of the bib lical, theological, and spiritual meaning of the Nativity and to apply it to their own life experiences.

The study looks at the stories of the primary biblical characters in the birth stories through whose lives the mira cle of incarnation happened: Zechariah, Elizabeth, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. Harnish also looks at a traditional char acter in nativity plays, one who is not mentioned in the Bible, the innkeeper. Through all these characters, helps us claim for ourselves the reality of God's presence with us.

Our study will focus on the following:

• November 27 – Zechariah and Elizabeth: Waiting for the Sunrise.

• December 4 – Joseph: Faithful

Obedience to the Undressed God

• December 11 - Mary: “Le Point Vierge” The virgin point – where conver sion begins in the human heart

• December 18 – The Innkeeper: The Place Where Jesus is Born

There will be limited copies of the book in the church office to purchase ($10.85) if you wish to participate in this Advent Study. For more information call 516-746-170

This season of Advent, GCCC has worship, programs and events such as the following:

• An Advent Book Study: Sundays at 11:45 a.m. on November 27, December 4, 11, and 18 on the book, “When God Comes Down” by James A. Harnish.

• December 3 – Christmas Tree Sale (Saturday,) from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• December 4 – Communion Worship with Guest Preacher, the Rev. Candace Whitman

• December 11 – New Member Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

• December 11 – Vesper Service at 4:00 p.m.

• December ???? – Children’s Christmas Pageant at the 10:30 a.m. ser vice

At GCCC, there is a place for every one!

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. We have many ways you can participate in our church life. Our Sunday Worship Service is in-person and live-streamed. To get information regarding our other 2022 worship services and programs, visit our website at www.theGCCC.org.

The GCCC is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identi ties, and sexual orientations to partici pate in the life of our community. We are located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchof fice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. nd as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website www.theGCCC. org.

The Rev. Lynn Sullivan.

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Finance Department Tax Payments

In an effort to assist residents requesting to pay their taxes in cash during the Village Hall first floor reno vation, the Finance Department Tax Office will be accepting cash tax payments at the second floor DPW office window at Village Hall by appointment only, commencing December 1, 2022. Please call Angella Ciolino at 465-4156 at least 24 hours prior to your requested time to confirm amount due. Payment must be made in full and exact change is required. Tax payments made via check may be placed in the secure Finance Department lockbox located in the second floor by the Building Department during office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday), or anytime in the lockbox located by the Police Department. Please indicate if a receipt is request ed by email (indicate email address on payment envelope). A more for mal receipt will be mailed once the check has cleared. Online payments are available through the Village website Bill Payment Center. It can be accessed at www.gardencityny. net via the homepage. Additional fees may apply. Tax payments may also be mailed to Angella Ciolino at Inc. Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York, 11530 or by using the tax bill stub with envelope provided.

Special Board Work Session on St. Paul’s

A Special Board of Trustees Meeting which will be a Work Session on St. Paul’s will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom. Please email Village Clerk Karen Altman at kalt man@gardencityny.net before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 if you’d like the meeting link.

Rehabilitation of Monuments in the Village

The rehabilitation of monuments in the Village first started in 2019 with the rehabilitation of the A.T. Stewart Bust at the Garden City Train Station, undertaken in honor of the Village’s Centennial cele bration, and the Fire Department Memorial on Stewart Avenue, which includes a new brick plaza, the addi tion of flagpoles, lights, benches and six Cherry Blossom trees. The proj

ect was then extended to include the WWII Monument and flagpole at Osborne Road and Washington Avenue and the replacement of the brick walkway from the Village Hall Parking Field to the Gazebo on the Village Green. The new brick walkway to the Gazebo will rise to form a ramp making the Gazebo accessible to those with physical disabilities.

Off-Peak Parking Passes for

Railroad Parking Fields

The Board has amended the fee schedule in order to establish a $50 off-peak parking pass for use only at the Nassau Boulevard, Garden City and Stewart Manor LIRR rail road stations with the restriction “No Parking between 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. weekdays.” The annual fee for this Parking Pass will be $50 per year and the parking passes will be the same as all other passes from October 1 of the year until September 30 the following year. This approv al is contingent upon the Finance Department obtaining information from the software system developers regarding the cost and timing needed to implement this change. It was also advised by the Treasurer that there may be an additional fee required to update the software program for this change. Ample time is needed for the Finance and Clerk’s Office to effect this change.

Veterans Day Ceremonies

I’d like to thank Bert Cunningham, who organized the Long Island chap ter of the 42nd Infantry Division Association Veterans Day obser vance and wreath placement, held November 5 at the Rainbow Monument. I’d also like to thank former Mayor Frank Tauches and Jackie Eltringham who, on behalf of William Bradford Turner Post No. 265 American Legion and Auxiliary, organized the Veterans Day cere mony held Friday, November 11 in the Library due to inclement weath er. These ceremonies were very moving. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Village residents, I’d like to give a special thanks to all our veterans. I’d also like to thank our Village staff who made these ceremo nies possible.

GCFD October Activity

Chief Matthew Pearn reported that during October the Department

THE MAYOR’S UPDATE

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale

GC fifth graders attend Board of Ed meeting

On November 9, eight fifth graders from Stewart and Stratford Schools attend ed the Garden City Board of Education work session. Not only did they answer ques tions about their school expe rience, but they also gave their opinions and input on how to improve their schools.

The students answered thoughtfully and honestly when asked questions like, “How are you feeling about entering middle school next year?”, “Is there anything you wish the schools have that they don’t right now?” and “If you could run a school, what would you do?” Then the floor was opened to the students so they could ask questions and share their thoughts.

The Garden City Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha, Ed. D., were greatly appre ciative of the students’ com ments. With a continued emphasis on the importance of student feedback, last month, the board also hosted students from Garden City High School.

Stewart and Stratford Schools’ students attended the Garden City Board of Education meeting led by Board President Joseph Sileo, Superintendent Dr. Kusum Sinha, Vice President Tom Pinou, and board trustees Arthur Gnecco and William O’Donohue.

Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

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Adult Programs at the Garden City Public Library

Fall Programs

News about fall programs are listed below. Check out our website (www. gardencitypl.org) in the coming weeks for more information about additional fall programs.

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library (No registration required)

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.: Nov 28, 2022: “Ocean’s 8” (2018) 110 Mins.

Thursday, December 1st

Holiday Cookies with Mary Maguire

Thursday, December 1

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Christmas and cookies — what a magical combination! The mere men tion of baking holiday cookies con jures up memories of tantalizing aro mas, great tastes, and warm kitchens with family and friends. Schooled at the Culinary Institute at Hyde Park, Mary will provide you with recipes, tips and samples of five holiday treats — all personally approved by no less than Santa, himself. (There are just

so many chocolate chip cookies that anyone can consume.)

Registration is required and began on Monday, November 14, at 10 a.m. on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) or in person.

CONTACT: Reference, 516-742-8405 speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

LOCATION: Meeting Room B (Large)

Get Ready for Winter: Your Home’s Insulation

Saturday, December 3 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Join us with KL Home Inspection Services expert Brian Schnee as we pre pare for the colder weather. Brian will discuss the importance and comfort of a home that is properly insulated to one that is not. Topics include types of insu lation, proper installation techniques, attic & basement insulation and vapor barriers.

Registration is required and began on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. on Eventkeeper (www.gardencity pl.org) or in person.

CONTACT: Reference, 516-742-8405 x5236 speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.

org

LOCATION: Meeting Room A(Small)

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

Electric Vehicles 101 Presentation

Sunday, December 4 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Thinking of buying or leasing an electric vehicle? Join Drive Electric LI to learn the basics about electric vehi cles, with the opportunity to ask current EV owners why they chose to go electric and what it’s really like to drive an EV. Online registration with a Library card on Eventkeeper(www.gardencitypl.org) as well as in-person is required and begins on Monday. November 21, at 10 a.m..

CONTACT: Reference, 516-742-8405 x5236 speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org

LOCATION: Meeting Room A (Small)

Managing Utility Costs

Tuesday, December 6 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

With winter around the corner and the rising cost of fuel, gas and electric ity, join us for a program featuring the Office of Consumer Services to discuss Managing utility bills, Consumer pro grams and ways to be energy efficient. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person at the library. Registration began on Monday, November 14, at 10 a.m.

CONTACT: Reference, 516-742-8405 or speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

LOCATION: Meeting Room A (Small)

Your Home’s Heating and Hot Water Systems

Tuesday, December 13 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Join us with KL Home Inspection Services expert Brian Schnee as we pre pare for the colder weather. Recognize

the importance of understanding the mechanics behind your home’s heating and hot water systems to keep them func tioning in an efficient manner. Brian will discuss types of heating and hot water systems and the importance of yearly maintenance.

Registration is required and begins on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person.

CONTACT: Reference, 516-742-8405 x5236 speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

LOCATION: Meeting Room A (Small)

Defensive Driving Course with Empire Safety Council

Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council. Receive 10% reduction on automobile/ liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library begins on Monday, November 28. Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability. The first two weeks of registration are limited to Garden City Public Library cardhold ers only. Those without a Garden City Public Library card can begin register ing on Tuesday, December 6.. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check made payable to Empire Safety Council and current Library card with you to reg ister. Bring your valid New York State driver’s license and a pen to class.

Please visit the Library for more information on additional upcoming events and programs. You can also visit our website (www.gardencitypl.org), follow us on Facebook (https://www. facebook.com/GardenCityPubLib), or call us (516-742-8405) to learn more. There’s more great programs to come, so stay tuned!

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

Teen Holiday Party

Celebrate the holidays and the New Year with friends during the holiday break by joining us at the Library's Teen Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 28, at 7 p.m.! Play games, sing karaoke, watch a short holiday film, and do other holi day-themed activities. Snacks and drinks will be served. Teens can bake for the pro gram and earn community service credit! Volunteers who bake must bake at least 2 dozen items, must individually wrap items, and must include a list of ingredients. Please note registrants will be eating baked goods, which will be baked by other tweens and teens. All registrants should indicate if they have any food allergies. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so make sure to register early to reserve your spot at the party! Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community ser vice for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon:

Fleece Winter-Tied Pillow

Join us on Saturday, December 3, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Fleece Winter-Tied Pillow! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration began Tuesday, November 22, online via Eventkeeper (www.gar dencitypl.org). Participants will make a cozy winter-themed pillow with no sewing involved for the holidays. Teens who com plete an online survey after the program can receive community service for partic ipating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, December 6, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, November 29, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, vol unteer 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-ad visory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Volunteers Needed: LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children Grades K–5 during the monthly Children’s program LEGO Club! The December session will be held on Wednesday, December 7. 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 pro gram 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 29, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Mini Canvas Painting

Join us on Thursday, December 8 at 4 p.m. for Tween Thursdays: Mini Canvas Painting. Tweens will receive paint and a mini canvas to paint on. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. Registration begins Tuesday, November 29, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenci typl.org). Tweens in Grades 6–7 who com plete an online survey after the program can receive community service for partic ipating in this program. 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 December session will be held on Tuesday, December 13. 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, December 6, 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: Snowflake Ornaments

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

For the month of December ornaments will be snowflakes, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in January. Registration begins Tuesday, December 13, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Completed ornaments must be returned by December 22 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 ser vice. 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.

Teen Gamers

Kick off the weekend with our new Teen Gamers program on Friday, December 16, at 3:30 p.m. We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use as well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play with. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration begins Tuesday, December 6, 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 com munity service for participating in this program. 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 on Thursday, December 22, 4 p.m.–-5:30 p.m. Learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons MeetUps! 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 reg ister via Eventkeeper (www.gardenci typl.org) to participate in this program. Registration begins Tuesday, December 13, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limit ed, so check Eventkeeper for availabili ty. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books

2022 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 2022 Committee! Eligible books are those published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.

Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning this month and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between November 1, 2021, and December 6, 2022, and the Library owns a physi cal copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community ser

vice credit for both reading and writing reviews on new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used throughout the year will help the Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2022. There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read. However many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings and can still partici pate by reading and providing feedback on recent young adult books.

If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https://www. gardencitypl.org/tweens-teens-bestbooks-2022-committee/ or for more infor mation, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming Library programs and commu nity service opportunities.

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when events will be happen ing for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-de partment/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications

Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online appli cations are available at https://www.gar dencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-appli cation/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.

Construction and the Children’s Room

Construction continues! The Children’s Room has relocated temporarily near the Periodical Room with materials on the first floor and the second floor. Come by to say hello and scope out the new location!

November Programming

Please check Eventkeeper (www.gar dencitypl.org) for registration information.

Monday Storytimes

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

MOTHER GOOSE

(Ages 6 Months–29 Months Old)

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

TODDLERS (Ages 2½–3½)

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

PRESCHOOL (Ages 3–5, Not Yet in Kindergarten)

1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Monday, November 28 - Registration began Tuesday, November 22 @ 10:00 a.m.

Upcoming Programs

Each program requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gar dencitypl.org) (except where noted)

Saturday, December 3

Gingerbread House 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Family Program. One person per family registers. Registration began November 15. See Eventkeeper for details.

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

Monday, December 5

Tot’s Night Out with a Time For Kids 7:00–7:45 p.m.

This fun program is for children ages 2-5 (not in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Enjoy movement, music, a book, and then do a fun Snowman craft together. Online reg istration with a Library Card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required and began Nov. 22. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Wednesday, December 7

Monthly Lego Club 4:00–4:45 p.m.

This fun STEM program is for children in Grades K–5 only. Come with old friends, meet new friends and have fun while building whatev er your imagination dreams up! No registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thursday, December 8

Craft Time for 3 & 4-Year-Olds 10:30–11:00 a.m.

This fun program is for children ages 3 and 4 and an adult care giver. Online registration with a Library Card on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) is required and begins Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this this program.

Tuesday, December 13

Reading Pals 4:00–4:45 p.m.

Ages 4–second grade. Registration begins December 6.

Wednesday, December 14

Crafty Wednesday 4:00–4:45 p.m.

Grades K–5. Registration begins December 6.

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Craft Time at the Library

Holiday Cookies with Mary Maguire

Christmas and cookies — what a magical combination! The mere men tion of baking holiday cookies conjures up memories of tantalizing aromas, great tastes, and warm kitchens with family and friends. Schooled at the Culinary Institute at Hyde Park, Mary will provide you with recipes, tips and samples of five holiday treats — all

personally approved by — no less than Santa, himself. (There are just so many chocolate chip cookies that anyone can consume.)

So, register at Eventkeeper for the event on December 1 at 2 p.m, and you too will be leaving the presentation singing, “Ho! Ho! Ho!”

Moms, daughters volunteer together

Members of the National Charity League, an organization that encourages com munity service for mothers and daughters in grades 7–12, work hard making handmade cards for hospitalized kids the NCL Volunteering session, which was held on Sunday, November 20, at the Library.

Crafty Wednesdays for Grades K–5

Children make a fall-themed craft during Crafty Wednesday for Grades K–5, which was held Wednesday, November 16, at the Library. The next Crafty Wednesday will be held on Wednesday, December 14.

Learn to make holiday treats with Mary Maguire at the Library.

Children’s Librarian Barbara Grace leads parents and children in music and movement with scarves during Craft Time for Three and Four-Year-Olds, which was held Thursday, November 17, at the Library. The next Craft Time will be held on Thursday, December 8.

Reading Pals at the Library

Teen Crafternoon: Decoupage Leaf Bowls at Library

Teens create leaf bowls by using the technique of decoupage during the program Teen Crafternoon: Decoupage Leaf Bowl, which was held Saturday, November 12 at the Library. The next Teen Crafternoon will be a Fleece Winter Tied Pillow pro gram, and will be held on Saturday, December 3.

Cards for Veterans

Children work on an apron craft with the help of teen volunteers during Reading Pals, which was held Tuesday, November 15, at the Library and was a joint pro gram between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The next Reading Pals will be held Tuesday, December 13.

Teen Gamers at the Library

Teens enjoy playing games like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch during the program Teen Gamers, which was held Friday, November 18, in the Tweens and Teens Room at the Library. Teen Gamers will be held again on Friday, December 16, at the Library.

Teens volunteer to make cards and letters for veterans at the program Cards and Letters for Veterans. This community service program was held on Tuesday, November 8 at the Library and the cards were distributed at an event at the Library the morning of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11.

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St. Joseph’s Middle School soars to new heights

After their Blazer Ceremony, the sixth grade recreated the photo taken on their Communion day back in second grade in front of the statue of the Blessed Mother.

The St. Joseph School sixth, seventh, and eighth graders have accomplished so much this school year–and they are still only in Trimester 1! To start, the fall semes ter of the Pathways Program went off with out a hitch. This ten-week elective program for the SJS middle school students pro vides their sixth, seventh, and eighth grad ers with opportunities to be introduced to various skill sets and career paths that they may not otherwise have access to during the school day. This fall, students had the choice of The Stock Market Game, Young Engineers, Public Speaking, SJS Press: Student Edition (student journalists creat ing the November school newsletter from start to finish), and Introduction to Fashion Sales and Merchandising. The spring semester of Pathways will offer another five course options, and will run for 10 weeks from January to May.

As new members of the middle school level, the St. Joseph School 6th grade is not only experiencing the Pathways program for the first time, but on Friday, November 4, they also participated in St. Joseph School’s annual Blazer Ceremony. This long-standing tradition is when the cur rent eighth grade presents their sixth grade peers with their navy blue uniform blazers for the first time. This ceremony signifies a rite of passage at SJS. After the ceremony, the sixth grade students are able to wear

their blazers with pride each day, and offi cially join the ranks as important members of the Middle School community. After the ceremony, the sixth grade students joined together with families, teachers, and the school administration team to commemo rate the important moment with a beautiful breakfast, organized by the sixth grade class parents. It certainly was a day to remember!

Equally as exciting is the SJS Middle School sports program, which is rolling full steam ahead with Athletic Coordinator and soccer, basketball and volleyball coach Chris Chiarelli, and soccer, basketball, and baseball coach Patrick Morgan at the helm. The girls and boys’ soccer teams just wrapped their fall season in early November after an exciting and fun fall playing against other middle school competitors, including St. Agnes, Kellenberg, and St. Martin de Porres. Coach Chiarelli and Coach Morgan motivated all of their soccer players to play their best and make the most out of the sea son, and they did just that! Boys and girls winter basketball tryouts will be scheduled in the coming weeks. The St. Joseph School community can’t wait for the next season of cheering on their middle school student athletes!

For more information or for an inside look at the St. Joseph School Middle School, call (516) 747-2730 and set up your tour today!

St. Joseph School girls soccer team come together to celebrate an awesome fall sea son.

The St. Joseph School boys soccer team show their pride and enthusiasm on the field after a great game.

SJS sixth graders pose on the altar after receiving their uniform blazers during November 4th’s Blazer Ceremony.

The PATHWAYS program’s Young Engineers collaborate on their STEM projects.

The middle school writers work together on their feature articles for SJS Press Student Edition during the SJS PATHWAYS elective program.

Garden City students proudly salute veteran heroes

On Veterans Day, Garden City schools celebrated veteran heroes in their own ways. To highlight a few, Hemlock and Stewart schools held assemblies with veterans in attendance. At Stewart, close to 20 veterans visited from various branches.

One notable guest was Mr. Ed Muller, a 95-year-old World War II veteran and former Stewart physical education teacher of 35 years. Upon entering the building, he surveyed the gymnasium, noting how it transported him back in time. All veterans in attendance had a tie to the school in one way or another. While some were grandparents to stu dents, others were parents of teachers or friends of the staff.

During the assembly, a handful of students read hand-written letters on stage, thanking the veterans, and Stewart teacher Brenda McCarthy recited the details of each veteran’s service as they stood one-by-one. Their assembly was followed by classroom question and answer sessions and a luncheon with the veterans.

Similarly, Hemlock held a school

wide assembly where students learned what it means to be a veteran. Former Navy officer Jim Muller stood beside his grandson, a Hemlock student, show casing pictures of the Navy ship he once worked on. Edward Washa, a veteran

and the school’s security aide, present ed photos of himself in uniform.

Stratford School played a video for all students, showing interviews with real veterans currently deployed and retired. Then, second and fifth graders

wrote letters to deployed veterans. No doubt it was a memorable day for stu dents as they experienced and honored the brave people who served and sacri ficed for the country.

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Ed Muller, a WWII veteran and former Stewart physical education teacher, answered student questions about his time in the military.

Veterans posed with students, many of whom were their children or grandchildren, at Stewart School.

Hemlock School security aide and veteran Edward Washa showed students photo graphs of his time in the service.

Veterans assembled on the Stewart School auditorium stage as they awaited the start of an assembly honoring them for their service.

Garden City Schools Director of Facilities and veteran Robert Foley answered stu dents’ questions about his time in the service.

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BY MELISSA JAEGER

As a kid growing up, I loved watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with all the cool floats and inflatables, as we worked to prepare the early din ner. I always went for the dark turkey meat (still do) since there was plenty of it because no one else liked it! After the clean-up, the day culminated in the traditional watching of “March of the Wooden Soldiers” with Laurel and Hardy on TV (for those of us who could stay awake). But my favorite part was and is the left-over turkey sandwich with all the trimmings later that night!

We are OPEN on Black Friday! Super Saturday AND Cyber Monday. While there aren’t any Black Friday specials at the Exchange, we will have you see ing red and green! So come on in and get a jump on your Christmas decorations and gifts!

Fabulous Finds for Women

• Jolly Gems – Everyone loves a little bling! And our fine and costume consigned jewelry are our best sellers! Additionally, we will have an assort ment of sterling necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, from The Jewelry Garden. They are guaranteed to put a smile on any woman’s face.

• Inis Fragrance of Ireland -Ladies feel and smell special with this line of cologne, hand & body lotion, Shower gel and soaps

• Chanel soaps –These hand bag-shaped soaps make great stocking stuffers!

• Holly Jolly pins – What’s more festive than a Santa, snowman, candy cane, trees, and poinsettia pin?!

• Thumbelinas - (finger less gloves), hats and scarves are all hand-knitted and will make anyone feel special

Remember: we have expanded hol iday shopping hours on Wednesdays until 6:00 p.m. Please stop by to browse & buy.

Save the Date

• 3rd Holiday Village at the

Senior Community Center -18 excep tional vendors selling great Holiday merchandise! You will find items for home and garden, baby & children’s gifts, jewelry, fashions, and sumptuous sweets. The Exchange will be there too! We will have a special collection of Bearington bears, glycerin soaps, felted ornaments made by Asian female artisans, faux enamel hinged boxes, fanciful resin trees, merry and campy flour sac towels, cocktail, and dinner napkins too pretty to use, and gifts for the men in your life. Not to worry, if you don’t make it to this spe cial event, we will have additional sup plies of all these great items in the Shop!

Ongoing - we have begun accepting and selling high-end furs – minks, lynx, and fox. Fur consign ments are done by appointment ONLY Thursday afternoons, when we have our ladies with furrier expertise.

Consigning:

Our best sellers – jewelry (cos tume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)

We take/accept silver, pocket books, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.

Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduces waittimes to consign.

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

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

About Us

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

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

• Shop 24/7 online at atstewar

texchange.org and pick up your pur chases 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!

Remember: all the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Check out our new paint job! Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum. We remain open through

out this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop. Thanks for your generous support!

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.  Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.) Sat: Noon–4 p.m.

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

Get ready for winter with some new hats for everyone in the family.

Christmas Tree Sale at Garden City Community Church

BY MELVA VICTORINO

The Garden City Community Church (GCCC) will be holding its annual Christmas Tree sale on Saturday, December 3rd from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 (noon), to support its youth mission trip to South Carolina on July 16 – 22, 2023. GCCC is at 245 Stewart Avenue on the corner of Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. There will be Christmas trees from 6–9 feet, beautiful centerpieces, wreaths, garland, and home baked goods for sale. All profits will go toward offsetting the cost of 2023 youth mission trip.

Each year, the GCCC youth take a week away from their summer vacations to travel to another part of the country and serve a community in need. For over 20 years the youth have ventured off on mission trips to help those less fortunate and show God's love. This summer will be no different: they will have the oppor tunity to work on construction proj ects, doing mostly home construction on individual houses in an impov

erished neighborhood, and experi ence some relational ministries by helping to rebuild the life of those in poverty.

GCCC is extremely proud of its youth, youth leaders, and parents for their dedication in putting their faith into action. Please, come and support the GCCC youth’s cause, and gain beautiful items to help deco rate your home, and enjoy delicious baked goods for the holidays!

Visit GCCC and join a community of God’s people!

Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at GCCC. We have ser vices, events, and programs for all ages. We have many ways you can participate in our church life. Our Sunday Worship Service is in-person and live-streamed. To get informa tion regarding our other 2022 wor ship services and programs, visit our website at www.theGCCC.org.

The GCCC is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races,

gender identities, and sexual orienta tions 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 churchof fice@thegccc.org or call (516) 7461700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website www. theGCCC.org.

2023 youth mission trip.

Matthew Tusiani-Eng and Megan McQuaid. Morgan Noody and Faith Short.

Board approves off peak LIRR parking permits

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carries a restriction for peak hours: “No Parking between 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. week days.” Regular, full-time parking passes for Village of Garden City residents cost $150 for a whole year.

At a prior Board of Trustees’ meet ing resident Lynn Krug said that the LIRR stations’ parking regulations were prohibitive for locals, especially any seniors who want to go into New York City on the train on times other than the regular morning commutes. The reduced LIRR ridership since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the inter ests people have to return to in-person events in the city was mentioned as a potential “enhancement” for Garden City residents’ quality of life.

“I am certainly not driving into

Manhattan but if you want to attend a Broadway play, a matinee, even on the weekends the parking restrictions at the village’s LIRR lots do not allow it. That’s what the signs say and I follow the rules – I do not want to get a ticket. I am hopeful it would not be much of a burden to the village to institute this. We’ve talked about opening the LIRR parking lots up as Nassau Boulevard is deserted. Overall this would be a good enhancement for village residents,” Lynn Krug said.

Village Attorney Gary Fishberg advised the board that the planned fee for the off-peak parking passes be sepa rate from the approval granted through its vote to establish the pass program.

He noted that the board has a general authority to amend fee schedules from time to time. In a separate resolution

the trustees approved $50 per year as the fee for parking passes. In addition, the board authorized an amendment to the village fee schedule in order to add a fee of $5 for landscapers operating in Garden City who request replacement decals for their vehicles.

Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan asked if the village could order parking stick ers in a different color to note the “offpeak parking” pass. Treasurer Woo told the board the current parking pass system does not allow for additional modifications to record permit types and different payment structures other than the $150 annual fee. In addition the potential for modifications and making the off-peak passes available for senior residents at a discounted rate would require a public hearing process before the board.

Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said there could be a few concerns for enforcement because of medical appointments that people may have earlier than 10 a.m. as well as those who come in just after peak hours but would not find a spot in their desired lot. He noted that the specific lots will matter the most, because the LIRR’s Merillon Avenue and Country Life Press stations have very limited available parking. Trustee Charles Kelly then suggested the off-peak passes be relegated to the Nassau Boulevard, Garden City and Stewart Manor sta tions.

The period of off-peak parking per mits will be be valid from October 1 of the year until September 30 the fol lowing year, as are regular parking permits.

Contracts signed for tree, leaf removals

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storm damage and invasive species –the Village of Garden City must act to remove trees at the end of this year. Dom’s Lawnmaker of Port Washington was the low bidder for the removal and pruning of Village of Garden City trees, though even their low bid – a cost of $191,020 – was substantially higher than the Recreation and Parks depart ment anticipated. The Board voted to approve this contract at its November meeting after Blake explained that this is unfortunately the first batch removal of large ash trees that need to come down because of the invasive species Emerald Ash Borers attacking Long Island greenery.

Blake described the program ahead for the contractor, as Dom’s will be going after “the largest, most dangerous trees” along main thoroughfares of the village.

“I believe 114 ash trees will be com ing down within this contract….In the fall of the upcoming year we go out to bid for remaining trees, for probably a similar contract,” he said.

Disposal of yard waste

For the village’s disposal of grass, leaves, brush and yard waste the Village Board authorized a con tract with Vigliotti Recycling Corp. of Westbury, which was the only bid der, for items to be collected on an “as-needed basis” based upon unit cost.

Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi spoke about the planning because these leaves and grass have traditionally been stored, as mulch, at the Department of Public Works (Village Yard) and they have been there over the long term, “slowly deteriorating as mulch was not

picked up by commercial landscaping people or village residents.”

He noted that a few years ago the village decided to remove the mulch as well as dry leaves, which cost less to move because they weigh much less dry, and the bid was presented to clear this year’s compiled leaves.

Garden City Mayor Cosmo Veneziale asked about the potential cost of the leaves/grass and brush collection con tract and Administrator Suozzi said a year ago there was more stock to man age, with the “old and wet stuff” kept in the Village Yard, so the budgeting from the village came to over $300,000. He said this year with less to pick up the maximum may be around $225,000. Suozzi also said that two budget years ago (2020-2021) the budgeting for this removal was around $450,000.

Free mulch available

A resident tuning into the meeting on Zoom commented that the contract for mulch, leaves, grass and brush pick up was questionable. He believed yard materials available for free to any vil lage resident or commercial landscap ers needing product should be clear ing the Village Yard without the costs involved.

Administrator Suozzi explained that mulch is available for residents who wish to go to the Village Yard and col lect it, but costs to Garden City exist with the land the mulch and debris occupies is monitored by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the village must deploy staff to turn it over constantly.

“Then it sits there and takes up space, but we need to make room for next year’s leaves. What we’ve done is clear up as much as we could to keep up

with the current year’s stock of leaves. Since the trees are pretty consistent each year after this year we will have a good idea of what it would cost on a regular basis,” Suozzi noted.

Deputy Mayor Tom O’Brien shared a resident’s concern about Garden Street, where leaves were abundant on the median island. Suozzi said leaf removal crews have been working “west to east” in Garden City and will continue to do so before the snow season. O’Brien said all the leaves from the gutters of homes and from the island have blown into the street and there’s a narrow path created down Garden Street.

Former EPOA president Steve Ilardi commented that the village’s contractor Con-Kel Landscaping, which is covering cleanups on the passive green spaces, should be blowing the leaves onto the residential side of the street on Garden. That way they can be picked up with the other leaves in the neighborhood.

“If they just pushed the leaves 10 feet over they’d join piles of the residents’ leaves,” he said.

Another issue, raised by Trustee Charles Kelly, came up from complaints about the collection of leaves on Fourth Street in the Central Section. Kelly requested that the removal of leaves on Fourth Street between Franklin Avenue and Hilton Avenue be coor dinated with the schedule of morning drop offs or afternoon pickups at the St. Joseph’s School, with the huge collec tion of leaves making parents’ parking dangerous. Administrator Suozzi then noted that collection of leaves and sim ilar crews’ work should not be taking place at the time children are entering and exiting the schools in the village, including nearby all Garden City Public Schools buildings.

Superintendent Blake spoke about the village’s contractor ConKel Landscaping, responsible for vil lage green spaces, and the continued coordination with Parks Department Supervisor Tom Gordon, who is assigned by Garden City Recreation and Parks to shadow Con-Kel crews.

“Our team coordinates when they blow the leaves in the street and we get the crews there as quickly as we can to go pick them up. The issue this year is we are a little short on licensed CDL drivers and we normally have three vehicles out all the time or four on weekends. This year we have only two out; we’re running a little behind but we will get all the leaves picked up. We try to ensure there are no dangerous situations but it is a big village with a lot of leaves coming down,” Blake said.

Don’t park on leaves

Fire Chief Matthew Pearn followed the discussions on leaves and advised that everyone in Garden City should be cautious to not park their car atop a pile of leaves as it represents a serious fire safety hazard.

Pearn noted that several car fires occurred in the village where the engine’s heat over a pile of leaves caused combustion and it wound up being dan gerous for the community and for fire fighters. He shared the ongoing concern with excess leaves in the village “fall ing” into the board’s discussion.

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The Welcoming Club of Garden City

What’s New?

Ladies’ Night!

Members of the Welcoming Club had a blast at Ladies’ Night! Hosted at Revel, members enjoyed delicious food, live ly drinks, and a plethora of raffles — all while benefiting the Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center! It was a fantastic night of mingling, catching up with friends, and supporting a great cause.

Seeking Sponsors

The Welcoming Club is active ly seeking local businesses and mer chants to sponsor the 2022–2023 season. Sponsorships start at just $250 for the year and are a great way to promote your busi ness across Welcoming Club social media channels and at our events throughout the year. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible and 100% of the sponsor ship fee goes directly to this year’s cho sen charity, Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center. For more information, please email Philanthropic Chair Lindsay Weber at GCPhilanthropic@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

The annual Santa Brunch is back! This family-fun event will take place on Saturday, December 3, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Stewart Manor Country Club. This festive holiday celebration includes breakfast, music, and a visit from the big man himself, Santa! A merry time will be had by all, big and small! Tickets are currently sold out, but you can request to be placed on the wait list.

Mark Your Calendar Book Club

The Book Club’s December book will be “Verity” by Colleen Hoover. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6. If you are interested in attending, please email Welcomingclubbookclub@gmail.com for meeting time and place.

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Join A Group Book Club

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.

Bowling Club

No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday league. Occasional pacers are welcome. If interested, please con tact Ellen (Diller05@aol.com), Carol (santa060@yahoo.com), or Liz (mcdea@ aol.com).

Bunco

This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interested, please con tact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail.com.

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little

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ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up play groups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivi ties@gmail.com for more information.

Come join the fun and make a dif ference! 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.thegardencitywel comingclub.org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great infor mation about the club.

We’re looking for writers in our community to compose ar ticles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even pieces of fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section.

Email submissions: editor@gcnews.com

• Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info.

• Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words. • Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

Members of the Garden City Welcoming Club enjoyed Ladies Night at Revel.

Garden City Kiwanis installation College Notes

Kyle R. Stevenson of Garden City was named to the Dean’s List at St. John’s University Peter J. Tobin School of Business for the 2021-22 school year. He is studying accounting and finance.

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Riley and Brynn Madigan were both named to the Dean’s List at their respective colleges for the Spring 2022 semester. Riley attends Elon University and Brynn attends the University of Richmond. They are both members of the Class of 2024.

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The College of Engineering at Villanova University is pleased to announce Molly Grace Van Dyke has been named to the Dean’s List for Exceptional Academic Performance for the Spring 2022 Semester. The criteria for College of Engineering Dean’s List is a student who has earned a semester GPA of 3.50 or above.

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The following Garden City students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester at Washington University in St. Louis:

Zoe Heath is enrolled in the univer sity’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

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n Emily Mink, of Garden City, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies during the 2022 Commencement Ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held on Sunday, May 22. Mink, the child of Alexandra Mink & Gregory Mink, grad uated Magna Cum Laude.

n Connor Cowie, of Garden City, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry during the 2022 Commencement Ceremonies of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, held on Sunday, May 22. Cowie, the child of Stephen & Ellin Cowie, graduated Cum Laude.

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John O’Neill of Garden City has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University Teachers College. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.

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Alexander Campbell of Garden City, graduated after majoring in econom ics and minoring in history at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. Campbell, the son of Nicholas Y. Campbell and Effie Neofitos, is a 2018 graduate of Friends Academy.

Village hires architects for firehouse work

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over 90 years, and the other being “in the event an ancillary structure” would be constructed to accommodate a GCFD ladder truck.

As a result of both pieces being reflected in the bids, the village posted the total costs for both on the board’s agenda and not the individual costs of each aspect. The total stated for BBS Architects was $92,832 but the approval granted is for a scope of work minus any ancillary structures. The total for BBS’ proposed work related to the existing building will be $36,560.

After a question from Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, Fire Chief Matthew Pearn spoke about the two phases with the rehabilitation of the current station first, and the possibility of adding a new structure to the building’s side “later on.” Trustee Charles Kelly wanted to clarify that the amended price for board approval ($36,560) would limit the proj ect BBS Architects is hired for to the existing building and not have any com ponents “in preparation for any expan sion.” Torino said that’s his understand ing of the work planned.

The board unanimously approved the resolution.

Ryan Padala is enrolled in the uni versity’s Olin Business School. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the Olin Business School, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

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Ryan Addeo of Garden City has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2022 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum gradepoint average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s

n Matthew Donohue of Garden City graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from James Madison University during com mencement exercises in August 2022.

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) welcomed its newest medical students, including Demetra Menoudakos from Garden City, during ceremonies where members of the Class of 2026 received their first white coats.

The white coat ceremony is a med ical school rite of passage that marks the official start of a student’s medical education.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin congratulated Roger Eltringham as he was named president of the Kiwanis Club of Garden City on November 3, at the Seventh Street Café. Also attending was Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer.

NYC Celebrates Holiday Season

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

The arrival of Santa on his sleigh to close out the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the beginning of or the holiday season throughout New York City and the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center on November 30 means festivities are well underway.

As one of the most iconic holiday destinations, NYC once again plays host to festive experiences and events across dining, shopping, culture and entertainment throughout the city.

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES

• DREAM BIG: Big Apple Circus Returns to Lincoln Center for 45th Anniversary, Nov. 9–Jan. 1. For eight weeks, Big Top at Lincoln Center will be home to astonish ing wonders and daring acrobat ics, setting imaginations soaring to the most astounding, awe-in spiring heights.

• Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, Nov. 18–Jan. 2 has dazzled audiences of all ages for nearly a century with incredible costumes, festive songs, synchronized high kicks, new acts and several shows daily.

• A Christmas Carol,  a one-man show on Broadway, Nov. 21–Jan. 1. In this astonishing Broadway adaptation, Tony Award–winning actor Jefferson Mays tackles more than 50 roles in this season’s limit ed run of  A Christmas Carol at the Nederlander Theatre. The beloved Dickens story featuring notable characters—Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the four ghosts—is making its return for the first time since 2019 and will enchant theater goers with its redemptive story.

• George Balanchine’s The

Nutcracker  Presented by New York City Ballet, Nov. 25–Dec. 31 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center returns for its annual performance featuring exquisite costumes, magnificent sets and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score that transports audiences to a land of twirling snowflakes, leaping candy canes, waltzing flowers and more. On November 27, TDF Autism Friendly Performances will present the first-ever Autism-Friendly Performance of New York City Ballet’s production of  The Nutcracker

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center, Nov. 30–Dec. 24, returns to New York City Center for a season that has become a joyous winter tradition. Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world and compa ny premieres by Kyle Abraham, Jamar Roberts, Paul Taylor, and Twyla Tharp. In addition to rep ertory favorites, founder Alvin Ailey’s choreography is spot lighted with a new production of

The arrival of Santa on his sleigh to close out the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the beginning of or the holiday season and festive hap penings through out New York City © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarand near.com

Survivors and the staging of over a half dozen classic works, includ ing the must-see American mas terpiece Revelations.

• The Magic Flute Holiday Presentation at The Met Opera, Dec. 16–Jan. 6. The Met Opera’s abridged, English-language ver sion of Mozart’s magical fairy tale is a classic holiday treat for audiences of all ages, bringing the charming story and enchanting music to life. This year’s series features Maestro Duncan Ward, making his company debut con ducting Julie Taymor’s irresist ible production.

CULTURAL EVENTS

• The Seaport’s NYC Celebrations, throughout the holidays, Lower Manhattan. The historic cobblestone streets of The Seaport and Pier 17 turn into a fes tive holiday destination, with dec orations throughout the district. Hanukkah Menorah Lighting on Dec. 18.

• SPECTACULAR FACTORY:

The Holiday Multiverse at ARTECHOUSE, Nov. 19–Jan. 8, Chelsea, Manhattan.

ARTECHOUSE, a pioneer in innovation digital and experien tial art, presents an immersive and enchanting holiday art expe rience. Guests are immersed into a multiverse of holiday villages, float among giant swinging jingle bells, crash the party of a thou sand nutcrackers, join a thrilling train ride through wreaths, take a spin in the candy cane carousel.

• Holiday Train Show at New York Botanical Garden, Nov. 19–Jan.16, Bedford Park, Bronx, a favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years. See model trains zip through an enchanting dis play of more than 190 replicas of New York City landmarks, each delightfully re-created from natu ral materials such as birch bark, lotus pods and cinnamon sticks.

• Fifth Avenue Presents: The Fifth Season and Brand-New Open Streets, Dec. 4 throughout the holidays, Midtown Manhattan. Fifth Avenue’s holiday celebra tion, Returning for its second year, enjoy the iconic holiday windows and breathtaking deco rations. New this season is Open Streets, when Fifth Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic, and open the sidewalks to a vari ety of food vendors and musical performers from local choirs and instrumental ensembles.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

• Shine Bright Only at Hudson Yards, throughout the holi days, Hudson Yards, Manhattan. Featuring over 2 million twin kling lights, Shine Bright Only at Hudson Yards, presented by Wells Fargo, adorns the neigh borhood with 115-miles of string lights, 725 evergreen trees dressed

and 16-foot-tall illuminated set piec es in the shape of hot air balloons arranged through the Public Square and Gardens with a 32-foot hot air balloon centerpiece suspended in The Great Room of The Shops and Restaurants.

• Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Nov. 16–Jan. 8, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Explore the gar den after dark at the illuminated Lightscape, celebrating the beauty of nature with an enchanting onemile trail through BBG’s 52-acre landscape. Sold out in its first sea son, this year’s after-dark, illuminat ed spectacular features new works of art alongside returning favorites. Enjoy the Winter Cathedral tunnel, Fire Garden and Sea of Light, as well as new site-specific light works by local artists, accompanied by a curated soundtrack.

• Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights, Nov. 18–Jan. 8, Bronx Park, The Bronx. With more than 360 lanterns repre senting nearly 90 animal and plant species, Bronx Zoo’s family-centric holiday lights festival will connect visitors with real wildlife and wild places. During the evenings, the park comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, cus tom-designed animal lanterns (with some life-size, some larger-than-lifesize) and animated light shows spar kle across the zoo. The celebration is complete with seasonal treats, clas sic holiday music and other festive entertainment. The beloved tradi tion is sure to enchant visitors of all ages, making it the perfect way to kick off the holidays this year.

• NYBG GLOW, Select dates from November 18–January 14, Bedford Park, The Bronx. Discover the beau ty of New York Botanical Garden through NYBG GLOW, which will illuminate the garden’s landmark landscape and historic buildings after dark with a newly expanded 1.5mile colorful experience. Building upon sold-out evenings the past two years, the event is expanded across

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• Amaze Light Festival at Citi Field, Select dates from Nov. 20–Jan. 8, Flushing, Queens. Guests are greeted by the lovable characters Zing and Sparky from the Amaze storybook, who bring the stage danc ers, singers and light show to life with their magic powers. Visit the holiday market and grab a treat at Sparky’s Sweet Spot. Enjoy culinary treats, specialty drinks and cock tails. Zip down Zing’s icy Thrill Hill, take in the wonder on a train ride, and write a letter to Santa.

• NYC Winter Lantern Festival: Illuminate the Farm at Queens County Farm Museum, Nov. 11–Jan. 8, Glen Oaks, Queens. Back for its second year, the NYC Winter Lantern Festival transforms Queens County Farm into an immersive and radiant oasis with festive lights and handmade lanterns in the shape of flowers, tractors, farm animals.

• Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights from A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours, Dec. 1–31 (except 24 & 25), Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Experience the extravagant Christmas light displays in Dyker Heights, also known as “Dyker Lights.” This guided bus tour, departing from Manhattan, offers visitors a special experience to view the uniquely decorated homes, learn about the history and stories of the neighborhood tradition.

ICE-SKATING, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:

• The Rink at Rockefeller Center, Nov. 5 throughout the holidays. Skate under the iconic Christmas tree, a quintessential NYC experience on the world-famous rink. In collabora tion with Coach, Rockefeller Center will unveil this year’s activations, including a bespoke holiday gift shop, custom hospitality cart serv ing special treats, and live onsite patch customization for a curated line of Coach products. Santa will join visitors on the ice in December.

• The Rink at Bryant Park, Oct. 28 throughout the holidays, Midtown Manhattan. Enjoy NYC’s free 17,000-square-foot outdoor ice-skat ing rink at Bryant Park’s Winter Village. Visitors can also enjoy the Holiday Shops, free shows, events, activities, and eats and drinks at The Lodge.

• Wollman Rink in Central Park, Oct. 23–throughout the holidays, Midtown Manhattan. Enjoy skating in Central Park with the picturesque Manhattan skyline in the back ground. This year, Wollman Rink is partnering with Culture Pass.

• Classic Harbor Line HolidayThemed Cruises, throughout the holidays, Manhattan. Enjoy fourcourse holiday brunch cruises, a Cocoa and Carols cruise and more holiday themes, while sailing across the East and Hudson Rivers with views of the NYC skyline and Lady Liberty.

• City Cruises Holiday-Themed Cruises, throughout the holidays, Manhattan. Enjoy a NYC dining cruise (available Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s) fea turing festive decor, meals and stun ning views of the City while sailing across the East and Hudson Rivers from the glass-enclosed deck.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY SHOPPING

• Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, Oct. 28 throughout the holiday season, Bryant Park, Manhattan.

• Shop at Grand Central Terminal, Nov. 14–Dec. 24, Midtown Manhattan. Grand Central Terminal welcomes back its famous indoor Holiday Fair to the splendor of Vanderbilt Hall after a two-year hiatus. The Grand Central Holiday Fair is one of New York City’s most coveted attractions, welcoming thousands of locals, com muters and visitors for a curated holiday shopping and gifting expe rience. This year’s event features 36

vendors, including Ekologic, Garden of Silver and Rebel Designs.

• Union Square Holiday Market, Nov. 17–Dec. 24, Union Square, Manhattan. Urbanspace’s longest running holiday market returns with over 160 vendors featuring unique gifts created by local crafts men, artists and entrepreneurs.

• Brooklyn Flea Holiday Market, Sundays, Nov. 24–Dec. 24, Dumbo, Brooklyn. Come to Pearl Street for Dumbo’s iconic Brooklyn Flea Holiday Market. One of the bor ough’s most popular attractions, shoppers support local vendors and cross off holiday shopping with vin tage and antique items, crafts and gourmet food stands.

• Grand Holiday Bazaar, Sundays, Nov. 27–Dec. 18, Upper West Side, Manhattan. Find one-of-a-kind handmade holiday decoration and giftable items: candles, skincare, fashion, handbags, vintage acces sories and collectibles, handmade jewelry and furniture, rare antique silver and glassware, and of course delicious artisanal treats and foods. Annually, the market provides 1,000 independent local merchants with much-needed affordable retail space.

• Columbus Circle Holiday Market, Nov. 28–Dec. 24, Upper West Side, Manhattan. Internationally known as one of the most elegant places for holiday shopping, visi tors will lose themselves in aisles of art, jewelry, home goods and delicious eats from local artisans and designers, with the backdrop of NYC’s iconic Central Park.

For additional holiday celebrations and itineraries, visit nycgo.com/holidays. For the official source on all there is to see and do in New York City, go to nycgo.com

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BY MARY HUNT

I love Thanksgiving so much it vies for first place in my favorite holiday line up. I love and adore a classic Turkey din ner with all the trimmings. I love the fall weather that always accompanies the day. I love that Thanksgiving ushers in the winter holidays, offering me a frontrow seat at the best time of the year.

I love all of those things. In fact, I kind of wish that every day were Thanks

giving! Gratitude is too important in our lives to be considered briefly on the fourth Thursday of November.

This has been another challenging year. The coronavirus, while waning, has turned our lives upside down. The political climate and global unrest have turned our world upside down. My heart breaks for those of you who have lost a loved one, a friend, a colleague. I know that many of you are struggling under unbearable financial stress due to infla

tion, a layoff, reduced hours or lost cli ents.

Even in the face of such heartache, challenge and uncertainty, I am more convinced than ever that giving thanks and counting our blessings is good for us. It reminds us of the positive things in life. Gratitude turns bad things into good things, takes our eyes off ourselves and reminds us to thank others.

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BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Many people think that being newly retired means someone goes from working a very busy 40 hour a week job to doing nothing but as someone who has made the transition from being a work-a-bee to a retiree, this isn’t the case at all. Sure, retirees don’t have the demands of a daily work schedule and there is an overall loosening of respon sibilities, but when people ask me if I sit around all day relaxing and watching soap operas on TV I laugh and tell them no, that’s not a typical day for me.

I’ve got a busy schedule because my time is filled with volunteer activities, some days I hike for exercise and work ing part-time is good after working full-time for 41 years. The days seem to fly by and at dinnertime, as we gather around the table, I catch a breath and ask my relatives where the time went.

In my retirement years I’ve taken up tennis again, which is a sport I always enjoyed playing until I got too busy with work and other hobbies. This time I don’t have to wear “tennis whites” - it seems the rules for tennis attire have relaxed and now I can wear any color clothes.

My friend, Renee, introduced me to pickleball - something I’d heard about but had never played on Long Island. People think that it is a relatively new sport but according to published reports, pickleball has been around since 1965 when someone combined badminton, tennis and Ping-Pong. The racket or pickleball paddle itself is smaller than a tennis racquet but larger than a ping-pong paddle. The paddles are lightweight and they have an oblong shape so if you scan a court from several yards away, you can usu

ally distinguish a tennis game from a pickleball game. The plastic ball that is bobbed all around has holes in it mak ing it similar to a wiffleball.

You play on a court that looks like a miniature-sized tennis court. Many retirees take umbrage to the fact that all over the country there are “Pickleball Senior Games” because while most pickleball players are older people, the sport has caught on with younger play ers. I’m glad to see that there is no age limit on pickleball players. I’ve played it in the warmer months with my nieces and nephews and they have enjoyed it as much as the over 55 set.

We had a recent family get together and in the back of my mind I was plan ning to tell my relatives about cornhole. Before I knew it several of my nieces and nephews had set up the cornhole equipment and were going around ask ing if anyone wanted to join in. I rose to the occasion because along with sev eral other retiree friends of mine, I’ve had plenty of time to practice tossing those cornhole bags or beanbags into the holes of the cornhole platforms. It’s a great way to get some sunshine, get some exercise and have some laughsor camaraderie - with the other players.

In my opinion, playing cornhole is better than playing horseshoes or cro quet. It’s much more interesting and while a game of ring toss is fine when the little kids are around, for adults cornhole is just right. No rackets are involved and whether two people or eight people are playing, it all works out. Naturally some people are more adept than others at tossing the corn hole bag into the six-inch in diameter hole of the platform and sometimes it is just a matter of luck. My nephew, Tyler,

likes to keep score when teams of play ers are playing cornhole and of course it is uppermost in his mind to be on the winning side. He’s got a competitive streak going.

My six-year-old niece, Keira, closed her eyes and concentrated really hard before tossing her cornhole bag and she danced all around when it got in. Tyler applauded politely as he kept score and it was apparent that he wanted to win because while he was being a good sport, he wasn’t Keira’s teammate, he was on the opposing team.

My niece, Shannon, who’s all grown up now, heard Keira and Tyler banter ing back and forth and got in on the act. She said, “That’s great, Keira, but we have to win this game!”

Keira was talking about the best way to toss a cornhole bag and she was telling Tyler that his way wasn’t the best way. He didn’t want to hear that at all so he was about to make a joke but stopped himself. Overall their banter ing back and forth was good natured bantering so we got back to playing the game.

We were playing cornhole in my back yard on a glorious day when the

sun was shining, the sky was a vivid blue and in just a short while we would have a barbecue that had been planned the day before. There were 16 of us who had gathered together for a party, some games and dinner. While some people still live locally, others have gone out of town to college and for full-time jobs. It’s not that often that 16 have the chance to get together because of the out of towners, so we enjoyed our time together.

After a couple of rounds of cornhole we were all happy with the game and ready to sit down for dinner and chat with other relatives. When members of the younger generation asked how I was enjoying retired life I told them how I spend my time and explained when a few of us retirees want to go out socializing, we often take in dinner and a show or dinner and a movie.

Breaking up the routine helps keep things fresh and what really makes it enjoyable, I feel, is having fun while playing games because camaraderie is most important to me. Whether I’m playing cornhole or pickleball or dining with friends and relatives, it’s all about having fun.

Happy Birthday, SSI!

BY TOM MARGENAU

I was playing one of my morning on line word puzzles when up popped a lit tle blurb from a senior citizen advocacy group announcing that the Supplemen tal Security Income program has recent ly turned 50 years old. I’m sure most peo ple who see a reference to SSI would say something like “Supplemental Security what?” And that’s because SSI is not very well known to most people. And as I’ve pointed out umpteen times, a lot of folks probably just figure, given its name, that Supplemental Security Income is some kind of supplemental Social Security benefit. It is not. So, I guess it’s time to dust off and update some of the columns I’ve written in the past that explain the SSI program.

To begin with, here is just a short his tory lesson. Back before the early 1970s, there were hundreds of different welfare programs in the country. Sometimes states administered welfare programs. Other times, counties had their own wel fare programs. And in some places, cities or other jurisdictions had their own wel fare programs. It was a mess.

Some officials in the Nixon admin istration had a good idea. They decided to federalize and standardize this hodge podge of welfare programs into one na tional program. But then they had two bad ideas.

The first bad idea: They gave this new program to the Social Security Ad ministration to run. On the one hand, I suppose it made sense. The SSA had a network of field offices around the coun try, and it had the computer infrastruc ture necessary to manage a big national government benefits program. On the other hand, they messed up a nice, clean government operation used to dealing mostly with grandpas and grandmas and saddled it with the task of running a big, messy welfare system.

And their second bad idea was the name. Some people somewhere in the Nixon administration decided to call the new program Supplemental Security Income. I understand what they were trying to do. They wanted to remove the negative connotations of the word “wel fare” from the minds of potential pro gram beneficiaries. But this act of polit ical correctness has led to problems ever since.

On a related side note, I remember the beginning days of the program when the government was first introducing it to American citizens. Social Security Ad ministration employees (like me) were absolutely forbidden to use the word “welfare” when explaining SSI to people. The closest we could come to being open and honest with them was to say it was a “needs-based program.” I recall many an interview with potential applicants (usu ally older and poor men and women) who would look at me blankly when I used the

term “needs-based.” So, I’d then kind of whisper to them and say, “I’m not sup posed to tell you this, but it’s a welfare program.” Then I’d see some degree of recognition in their face. Despite its con notation, people at least know what “wel fare” is. They don’t know what “needsbased” means.

Anyway, they called the new program Supplemental Security Income, and they gave the program to the Social Security Administration to run. And almost ev eryone back then in the 1970s, and almost everyone still today, thinks that Supple mental Security Income is some kind of supplemental Social Security benefit.

But as I said, it’s not. SSI is a federal welfare program that has absolutely noth ing to do with Social Security other than the fact that it happens to be managed by the Social Security Administration. SSI payments are funded out of general tax revenues -- NOT Social Security taxes.

Gosh, how I wish they would have called SSI something like the Federal Welfare Program. And gosh, how I wish they would have created a new federal agency to run it and called it something like the Federal Welfare Benefits Ad ministration. OK, I got that off my chest! Now, let me explain how SSI works.

In a nutshell, it does just what its name says. It “supplements” someone’s “income” to give that person some de gree of financial “security.”

To qualify for benefits, you must be 65 or older, or you must be disabled. (That latter category includes disabled chil dren.) And most importantly, you must have limited assets and income. These income and asset rules are WAY more complicated than I will be able to explain in a short column. But here they are in a very general sense.

The asset limit is $2,000 for one per son or $3,000 for a couple. Assets include cash, bank accounts, personal proper ty, etc. Essentially, anything you could readily convert to cash and use to pay for food and shelter. (Usually, the value of your home and car don’t count toward these limits.)

The income rules are a little messier. The basic federal SSI payment is $841 per month. Some states add more money to that federal payment, so the SSI benefit could be higher where you live.

So, the SSI program supplements your income up to that federal or com bined federal and state income level. For the following example, I’ll just use the federal payment of $841.

Let’s say 72-year-old Myra gets a So cial Security widow’s benefit of $750 per month, and that is her only income. She owns her home and has a few hundred dollars in the bank. If she applies for SSI, her $750 Social Security check would be supplemented up to $841 -- meaning she would get $91 per month in SSI ben efits. But there is a little twist that says the first $20 per month of income she

has doesn’t count toward the SSI limit. That means they would only apply $730 against the SSI threshold. So, she would actually end up getting $111 per month in SSI benefits.

That was a very simple example of the rules for an extremely messy welfare program. For example, there are differ ent payment levels for people who live in someone else’s household and who don’t pay any rent. And there are also compli cated rules about “deeming” income and resources from other family members.

Anyway, happy birthday to a messy and misunderstood government pro gram!

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

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Our market is nothing like the crash of 2008

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

There is no doubt that the increases in mortgage rates have slowed down the housing market over the last 6 months, but it’s not even close to what occurred in 2008. The inventory accu mulation back then was 10.4 months (MLS stats) whereas currently, it is 3.2 months. So bubbles in inventories gen erally cause prices to go down as sup ply becomes greater than demand (the typical supply/demand economics) and competition among sellers becomes heightened which leads to lower pric es. Currently, we have much higher prices and interest rates so the cost of becoming a homeowner has faded for so many. The lines at open houses are gone and offers at asking and above are gone. However, properties are still selling and although prices are moder ating they are still holding; again due to a lack of inventory and still some competition.

The fact that the current market doesn’t resemble 2008 means that your asking price has to be close to what has sold over the last few months and not go as far back as 6 months when rates were lower and selling prices were higher. You must do your research in advance of considering selling on your own, or list with a reliable and profes sional Realtor who will do the neces sary homework. Banks are being more conservative with their appraisals leading to mortgage approval. Because of the very lax lending that occurred in 2008, leading to the Dodd-Frank leg islation, lending requirements today are more carefully structured to make sure buyers are adequately qualified. However, there are low down pay ment loans to those who meet the FHA

requirements, and rates for a 30-year fixed mort gage as of November 13 were 6.96% and the refi nance rate was 6.93%. It is still a much more expensive undertaking than a year ago.

However, the full doc umentation loans with 7% rates today are the same 7% rates with more flexible requirements in 1996. However, home prices were 1/3 to ½ the cost of today and based on income much more affordable to finance. Salaries and incomes have not necessarily kept up with the current housing costs, so the 7% today costs much more per month. Inventories will take many years to become nor malized, so choices will be limited for many years. However, there are pre dictions of a slight price increase by HPES of 1.2% to lower prices by Zelman Associates of 5%. Mortgage rates gen erally decrease as recessions become stronger. For many buyers, it may pay to wait, but for those who really need or want to buy or sell, there are creative ways to accomplish this. I have a few ideas based on my experiences this year that enabled buyers, who thought they couldn’t buy to become homeown ers. There is a way to attain a mortgage at lower than current rates They say, “where there is a will, there is a way.” Thinking outside the box can create situations that become a win/win for both buyer and seller.

With the escalating prices of rentals over the last few years and the reduc tion in building your wealth and zero

tax deductions, buying can still make sense. Having a beneficial strategy will assist you in your path to homeownership. Gaining equity in becoming an owner to help grow your net worth over the long term will surely be more to your advantage than giv ing it away to a landlord. We can help you in your search if you have an open mind with flexibility.

Sellers would rather consider cash buyers who will have a slight advan tage as their purchase will not be sub ject to an appraisal and may conceiv ably close quicker. However, today, it will be considered normal to have the purchase subject to an inspection. Today, sellers would most likely want a cash purchase to have a smoother sale with the least amount of glitches to occur.

Over the last 30 years, prices have increased an average of 290% nation wide. This isn’t to say the same will occur over the next 30 years, but many times history does repeat itself. Locally the lack of buildable land and housing inventory should keep prices on a more solid ground compared to other areas throughout the U.S.

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

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

Just imagine what might happen if our annual single-day tradition of giving thanks were to become a daily routine. Health professionals suggest we would be rewarded with better health, as medi cal science reveals more about the strong connection between gratitude and good health.

And just as strong is the fact that stress can make us sick. It’s linked to heart disease and cancer. Shockingly, stress is responsible for up to 90% of all doctor visits. Just think about the finan cial costs associated with stress-related maladies. The antidote for stress is grat itude, as it calms our minds and lowers our blood pressure. Then, we are able to see our circumstances in a fresh, new light.

Even in the face of tremendous loss

or tragedy, it’s possible to feel gratitude. Adversity can boost feelings of gratitude, a phenomenon many of us have experi enced the tremendous loss of this year, in light of what we still possess.

You don’t have to wait for a tragedy to grow your feelings of gratitude. You can start today with something as simple as a gratitude journal. Research shows that people who keep gratitude journals ev ery week feel better about their lives as a whole, exercise more regularly, report fewer physical symptoms and maintain greater optimism about the future.

Perhaps you’re wondering what to be grateful for.

Be thankful that you don’t have everything you desire. If you did, you would have nothing to look forward to.

Be thankful for the things you don’t want that you didn’t get that might well have interrupted your life in ways it’s

difficult to comprehend.

Be thankful for the difficult people you have to work with. They are improv ing your patience and understanding.

Be thankful when you don’t know something because it allows you to learn.

Be thankful for difficult times be cause it’s in times of hardship that you grow.

Be thankful when you’re exhausted at the end of a day because you know you’ve accomplished something.

What do I give thanks for privately in my gratitude sessions? It varies every day. I thank my readers for their encour agement in reading this column. I thank my family and friends for all they do for me.

Every day, I thank God for this life he’s given me. I thank people I know for the things they’re doing out of personal sacrifice to improve the world.

Choose to be grateful today -- and ev ery day -- for all that you have. Gratitude will fill your heart with contentment. And best of all? Gratitude is 100% free, in any amount you desire.

Mary invites you to visit her at Every dayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resourc es for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and com ments at https://www.everydaycheap skate.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.”

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What’s Your Sign?

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of November 27December 3, 2022

Anyone frequenting singles bars back in the 1970s or ‘80s has surely heard the question: “What’s your sign?” And while most of us can recite the answer quickly, the truth is that few people know what it means.

It’s really quite simple.

The Earth orbits the sun once a year and causes the sun to travel along a thin band of star groupings that forms what we call the zodiac. If we could see the sun and stars together, we’d find that the sun appears against the stars of certain zodiacal constellations at differ ent times of the year. Thus, we know of such “sun signs” as Aries, Taurus and Sagittarius, each of which corresponds to a star grouping along the zodiac.

What most people don’t realize, how ever, is that since astrology’s origins millennia ago it has failed to keep up with our increasing knowledge of the cosmos. For example, modern scientists know that the Earth undergoes a 25,800year wobble called axial precession. This alters the general positions of all we see in the heavens and, more partic ularly, how solar system bodies appear relative to the much more distant stars and the imaginary forms we call con stellations.

So what, you ask?

Well, this means that the “sign” to which you think you belong is proba bly not the constellation against which the sun lay at the time of your birth -- unless, of course, you were born thou sands of years ago.

Suppose, for example, your birthday occurs on Nov. 16. You’ve lived your entire life believing your “sign” to be Scorpio. What a shock it must be to discover that, when you were born, the sun really lay in front of the stars of the constellation Libra.

Yikes!

You might also be surprised to learn that, despite your horoscope indicating that each sign is of equal duration, it takes only six days for the sun to cross the constellation of Scorpius (Nov. 23-28), but 44 days to cross the constel lation of Virgo (Sept. 17-Oct. 30).

And, if this isn’t disturbing enough, imagine celebrating your birthday on Nov. 29. On that day, the sun lies nowhere near Sagittarius; instead, it appears against the stars of a constel lation that’s not even part of the zodiac: Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer.

Now, lest you think that this is some kind of cosmic fluke, keep in mind that the sun actually spends three times as many days in front of the stars of Ophiuchus (from Nov. 29 through Dec. 17) than it does in front of the constel lation Scorpius, so one might think that

Ophiuchus would be a sign in the horo scope tables. But where is it?

Perhaps it’s just a coincidence -- or perhaps not -- but my mother, young er daughter, nephew and several good friends were born under this “sign.” I still haven’t mustered the courage to tell any of them that they’re Ophiuchans.

I can only imagine the words of Lt. Uhuru announcing to Starship

Enterprise Captain Kirk that some three-eyed, slimy-skinned aliens want to talk with him: “Captain, the Ophiuchans are on the hailing frequen cy.”

No, I think I’ll just keep my mouth shut and hope that the subject never comes up.

Visit Dennis Mammana at dennis mammana.com.

Imagine celebrating your birthday on Nov. 29. On that day, the sun lies nowhere near Sagittarius; instead, it appears against the stars of a constellation that’s not even part of the zodiac: Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer.

IN SUBURBIA

The Mean, Old Turkey of Turkeytown

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

There was a wild turkey in the middle of the road. And this turkey, it seemed, was in no hurry to go anywhere. Had it been the size of a normal tur key, I would have just honked, or gotten out of the car and shooed it away. But this was not a normal turkey. This was a ginormous turkey. This was a turkey on poultry steroids... switched at birth with an ostrich egg and raised to think it was a turkey. It was Turzilla.

And Turzilla was mean. As I inched my car forward, he bobbed his head, gobbled angrily at me and stood in defi ance. Then he ran at my car and pecked at my bumper. When I tried to pull off to the side, he paced me.

Even though my car outweighed him by a couple thousand pounds or so, I didn’t want another roadkill notch on my belt, so I waited. And he waited. It was a car-turkey standoff.

While I idled, cursing the turkey and trying to figure out what to do, the woman who lived in the house next to this scene walked out to the curb. I rolled down my window.

“Is this your turkey?” I yelled to her in jest.

She laughed. “Isn’t that something?” she remarked. I wasn’t sure if she was commenting on the size of the uber-tur key or the fact that he had declared the middle of the street “Turkeytown,” and himself the king.

“He’s been here all day,” she con tinued.

“Well, I guess he has nothing better to do than play in traffic and bully large SUVs,” I said.

Since she was not stuck in a car behind the turkey behemoth, she felt free to stand and admire the giant fowl from afar. I, however, was not as appre ciative. I was late for a doctor appoint ment, and I couldn’t figure out whether

I should contact the ASPCA and have the turkey captured or call AAA and have the turkey towed. All I did know was that I was stuck in my car for 10 minutes behind this bird, and I was the one who was starting to feel like a turkey.

I pulled forward a little more aggres sively and this time, the turkey raised up its wings and actually flew at my car. Honestly, I didn’t even know tur keys could fly. It didn’t fly high, or fast, or even gracefully, but the sight of a giant bird coming at my windshield was enough to have me throw the car into reverse and burn rubber back down the road.

Turzilla settled back into position in the middle of the street and went back to pecking at the blacktop. I picked up my cellphone and called my husband.

“I’m late for an appointment and I can’t get down the street because there is a giant killer turkey in the middle of

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the road,” I whined to him.

“Honey, have you been taking your meds?” he asked me.

“I’m serious,” I complained. “There is a huge wild turkey blocking the street and it won’t let me pass.”

“Aren’t you the one with the 4,000pound SUV?” he inquired.

“Yes, but he has a mean peck,” I said.

“Well, clearly there is only one thing that will get him to move,” he said.

“What?”

“Roll down your window and tell him it’s Thanksgiving.”

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

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Serves 6 to 8

Cooler weather arrives just as prime entertaining season heats up. Those who will be hosting gatherings soon can expand their recipe repertoire to feed guests and keep them satisfied. Borrowing some flavors from the season can make entertaining festive and even

3 to 31⁄2 pounds pumpkin

6 tablespoons olive oil

2 onions, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

Delicious soup perfect for the season

Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Pumpkin Crisps

more flavorful.

Pumpkins and winter squashes are popular in fall, and their versatility undoubtedly contributes to that popularity. However, when chilly days require something to warm you up from the inside out, nothing can beat a soothing soup. And soup recipes can be altered

to easily feed a crowd.

Cooks can step out of their chicken soup comfort zones and try this recipe for “Roasted Pumpkin Soup With Pumpkin Crisps” from “The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook” (Metro Books) by Jane Milton, Jenni Fleetwood and Marina Filippeli.

4 cups vegetable stock

Salt and ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sesame seeds Fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish

1 3-inch piece of fresh ginger root, grated

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric Pinch of cayenne pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Prick the pumpkin around the top several times with a fork. Brush the pumpkin with plenty of the oil and bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Leave until cool enough to handle.

2. Take care when cutting the pumpkin, as there may still be a lot of hot steam inside. When cool enough to handle, scoop out and discard the seeds. Scoop out and chop the flesh.

3. Heat about 4 tablespoons

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For the pumpkin crisps: Wedge of fresh pumpkin, seeded 1⁄2 cup olive oil

of the remaining oil (you may not have to use all of it) in a large pan and add the onions, garlic and ginger, then cook gently for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the coriander, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin flesh and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.

4. Cool the soup slightly, then puree it in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return the soup

to the rinsed out pan and season well.

5. Meanwhile, prepare the pumpkin crisps. Using a swivel-blade potato peeler, pare long thin strips off the wedge of pumpkin. Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the strips in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

6. Reheat the soup and ladle it into bowls. Top with the pumpkin crisps and garnish each portion with sesame seeds and cilantro leaves.

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Toy drive to benefit The INN

FOR SENIORS fyi

Garden City Senior Center has “returned to normal” with the doors open to all Garden City senior residents with most of our regular schedule up and running. Please stop by to pick up a calendar of events!

Let’s Play Bingo

Erin Fleischmann of Douglas Elliman Real Estate will visit the Senior Center on Wednesday, December 7, at 11:15 am to play Bingo! Erin will bring prizes from local businesses as well as fun so come and enjoy!

Musical Merriment for the Holidays

Garden City Recreation and Parks is offering a musical performance: Musical Merriment for the Holidays with Francine and Joel! on Tuesday, December 13, from 1 to 2 p.m. This performance is free and is open to any Garden City senior resident. Preregistration is necessary by calling the Senior Center at 385-8006. Join us for light refreshments as you enjoy the music of the holiday season!

our seniors. This program began on Wednesday, September 21, and will run for ten weeks. The one-hour class will be held at the Senior Center at 3:15 p.m. This program will be run by USCF play ers. For further information please call the Senior Center at 385-8006 or come down and join in!

“Open Studio” for Seniors on Tuesdays

Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together to socialize and share your talents.  The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 p.m.  Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other interested seniors.

Please Note - You are responsible for cleaning up your area when you are finished.

Canasta Lessons at the Senior Center

The Mage family is holding its 12th annual toy drive to benefit the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network). The INN is located in Hempstead and helps to feed and clothe people in need here on Long Island. The items will go to chil dren in need and will help to make the lives of these children a little happier

this holiday season. Last year over 100 toys were collected from the residents of Garden City! A new, unwrapped toy can be dropped off at 57 Nassau Blvd. (back stoop please). Any type of new toy would be great! The deadline for toy donations is December 4. Thank you for your help!!

Sign up at the Senior Center front desk, or by calling (516) 385-8006

Chess Class for Seniors

“Chess4Community” has graciously offered to give free chess lessons to

Recreation and Parks will offer Canasta lessons for seniors on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. beginning Wednesday, 11/16, at the Senior Center. These classes will be taught by one of our seniors, Palma Mega.

Lessons are unlimited and are free and no registration necessary. Please come and learn the game and stay to play!

Professional Services Guide

Grace Mage with the toy donations for the INN from a previous drive.

Notice of Formation of The Uncluttered Cat LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-11-04. 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 The Uncluttered Cat LLC: 275 Lakeview Ave Rockville Centre NY 11570. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Bohemian Chic NY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-08-25. 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 Rebecca Iudica: 20 Bluebell Ct Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NASSAU COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY

VILLA INCORPORADA DE GARDEN CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

AVISO LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 15-104, Subdivision (3) (a) of the Election Law, the following offices and the terms thereof are to be filled at the General Village Election to be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Por medio de este aviso se da de conformidad con la Sección 15-104, Subdivisión (3) (a) de la Ley Electoral, los siguientes puestos y sus términos para ocupar el cargo en las Elecciones Generales de la villa, llevándose a cabo el martes 21 de marzo de 2023.

Title of Office Term

Mayor Two Years Trustee Two Years

Trustee Two Years Trustee Two Years

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Alicia Brooks Meehan LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-11-16. 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 Alicia Meehan: 172 Brixton Rd Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Dreamcatch Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-11-17. 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 Peter Samaan, Esq.: 90 Merrick Avenue Suite 802 East Meadow NY 11554. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Potentiate LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-10-13. 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 Austin Stoner : 187 Robby Lane New Hyde Park NY 11040. Purpose: Any lawful

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GCPD offers holiday safety tips

SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPART MENT

The holiday season is always a special time of year. It is also a time when busy peo ple become preoccupied and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. We can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware. The Garden City Police Department wishes you a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season and offers the following tips:

Driving

• If you must shop at night, park in a well-lit area. Lock your vehicle and close all win dows.

• Avoid parking next to large vehicles, vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with tinted windows.

• Park as close as you can to your destination and take notice of where you parked.

• Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside.

• Avoid leaving packages or valuables inside your vehi cle where they can be seen by potential thieves.

• When approaching or leaving your vehicle, be aware of your surroundings.

• Do not approach your car alone if there are suspicious people in the area.

• Do not roll down your window if approached by a stranger; talk through the glass or drive away.

Home

• Leave a radio or televi sion on so the house looks and sounds occupied.

• Gifts should not be visi ble through the windows and doors of your home.

• Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts.

Leaving Home

• Plan your trip careful ly and avoid getting lost by knowing the routes you will be taking.

• Tell someone when and where you are going, as well as what time you expect to return home.

• When leaving home, leave interior and exteri or lights on and if equipped, activate your alarm system and surveillance systems. Be aware of anyone watching or following you when you leave.

• Ensure your car has a full tank of gas and keep your doors locked and windows closed.

• Do not post that you are going on vacation on social media sites.

• Ensure your surveillance systems are on and notifica tion alerts, if equipped, are activated.

Automated Teller Machine

• When using an ATM at night, choose locations that are well-lit and secure.

• Protect your PIN by shielding the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you.

• Do not throw your ATM receipt away at the ATM loca tion.

card when possible.

• Keep cash in your front pocket.

• Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused.

• Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home.

• Avoid overloading your self with packages and stay alert at all times.

• Be sure to locate your keys prior to going to your car.

• Beware of strangers approaching you for any rea son.

• Beware of persons attempting to distract you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.

• If you have a key chain or fob with a panic button, be prepared to use it if you feel threatened.

• When leaving the shop ping center, ensure that no one is following you.

• Call 911 when being fol lowed and drive directly to a Police Station or area where people are present.

• If possible, leave small children at home with a trust ed babysitter or family mem ber.

• Teach children to stay close to you at all times while shopping.

• Teach your children to go to a store clerk or security offi cer if they become separated from you.

• Ensure your children know their full name, address and telephone number.

Shopping

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Fideicomisario

Años

Dos Años

Fideicomisario Dos Años

Fideicomisario Dos Años

Karen M. Altman,Village Clerk

Secretaria de la Villa

Dated: November 21, 2022

Garden City, New York

Fecha: 21 de noviembre de 2022

Garden City, New York

Notice of Formation of BUSHIDO S.C.K RYU WAY OF THE WARRIOR . Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-10-24. 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 Registered agents inc: 418 Broadway Ate R Albany NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

• Ensure all doors and windows are locked when you leave the house, even for a few minutes.

• Ensure alarm and video surveillance systems are in good working order.

• When leaving home for extended periods, ask a neigh bor or family member to watch your house.

• Have someone pick up your newspapers, mail, and deliveries.

• Indoor and outdoor lights should be on automatic timers

• Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. At night, shop with a friend or family member.

• Dress casually and com fortably; avoid wearing expen sive jewelry.

• Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible. They are easy targets for thieves in crowded areas.

• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash; pay for pur chases with a check or credit

• Never allow children to make unaccompanied trips to the restroom.

• Children should never be allowed to go to the car alone and should never be left alone in the car.

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The winners of the November 21 games:

place - Claire Burns and

Joan Kiernan

place - Maria Buffa and Mary Gallagher

place - Carrie Flapan and Carol Cook

place - Carol Bertalli and Angela Governale

comments on non-agenda items several people showed an interest in speak ing, however Trustee Chester took this opportunity to discuss the Main Ave project, adjacent to the Merillon Ave Station. This conversation went on for 45 minutes. Any resident who already waited through the two and a half hour meeting now had to wait another 45 minutes for their turn to speak.

Trustee Chester wanted the Main Ave reconfiguration project started imme diately. Village Administrator, Ralph Suozzi, explained that he required a funding source for the project. Everyone agreed that the Village should ask the MTA to agree to pay for this project out of the Third Track Community Fund which has $1.636 million remaining in it. How the Community Fund works is the Village goes to the MTA with a project that it wants to do related to the Third Track construction project and gets approval that the MTA will REIMBURSE the Village for the project once it is completed. This did not happen on Thursday. The Village moved $1.636 million from surplus to fund this with NO guarantee the MTA will approve to pay for this project.

I’m not sure why the MTA would agree to pay to close Euston Road on Main Ave as I don’t see how that has anything to do with the Third Track project. Might a better ask be to have the light baffles added to the north side platform lights, which would dramat ically improve the light pollution at night? The MTA’s price to add the baf fles was just under $400,000, which is not part of this project and where will that money come from if the Community Fund is already exhausted? From the Village taxpayers? As any board mem ber can add anything to the agenda, why didn’t Trustee Chester have this as an agenda item that the trustees and the public could have been prepared to discuss properly?

The Board eventually voted to move $1.636 million from surplus. The motion passed 7 -1 (Kelly). After Trustee Kelly explained he voted against it because he did not have all the information and felt this was being rushed through with no guarantee of MTA reimbursement, the Mayor said he was voting against it because there were no hard costs, just estimates for the project. The Mayor had just voted to pass the motion and now was explaining why he was voting no. This is clear on the video of the meeting available at November 17, 2022 Garden City Village Board MeetingYouTube, 3 hr-6 min mark. I’m not sure why after the vote he could then change his vote, so ultimately it passed 6-2 not 7-1. This shows that with proper notice of this item the vote could have been much different. In addition, if Trustee Chester knew he was going to discuss

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

this, why didn’t he go to the MTA and secure their approval before risking Village surplus on this project?

My bet is the taxpayers are going to be left footing a portion of this bill because I don’t see the MTA approv ing the entire project. I understand the frustration around the Merillon Ave. Station, but that’s not a reason to rush this through without doing our due diligence with the MTA to come to an agreement on all aspects of the work that the Village wants and come to an agreement with what the MTA would reimburse. Then the Village could prop erly discuss the remaining items and vote on financing the remaining items to best restore the area. We are flying blind on this, and it will likely be very costly.

Steve Ilardi

present POA officials that we are some how hypocrites for running candidates via committee selection is itself the height of hypocrisy after over 100 years of the POAs doing just that without any FAB-like opposition. Please do not let anyone convince you that the method by which candidates get on the ballot is more important than the candidates themselves or more important than the very fact that residents now have candi dates on a ballot from which to choose!

It’s also helpful to consider that fun damentally unlike the POAs:

FABGC does not aim to be a quasior shadow government entity that stands between residents and their gov ernment.

FABGC continually looks for opportunities to disband and leave reg ular elective politics.

Jurors. Their timing and performances evidenced great preparation and talent. Thanks to them, the production team and all who worked to put on a great play.

Charles Kelly

Support local businesses

To the Editor:

In these difficult economic times, as a result of inflation, it is especial ly important to patronize your neigh borhood businesses. Do it not only on annual Small Business Saturday, November 26th but every day of the year.

Small independent businesses are at the mercy of suppliers, especially third party brokers, who control the price they have to pay for merchandise. .

FABGC vision

To the Editor:

FABGC’s founding principle is good governance for our uniquely beauti ful Village. For too long, the Property Owner Association (POA) system was a monopoly political power in town that made challenging incumbents almost impossible. They didn’t just select can didates for office, but rather selected the actual trustees via what amounted to small POA committee votes followed by sham general elections no one knew about. We aimed to stop that unaccount able madness and make elections and government accessible to everyone, and we did.

We believe:

That anyone unhappy with govern ment should have the ability to change it. That’s why for two years we’ve run candidates opposite the POAs for res idents to vote on themselves. And you did, in record numbers never before seen in our Village history.

That residents should have easy and direct access to government with out having to first navigate any extra layer of fake-government such as a POA or any other similar group, lacking tax ing and management authority. Over the last two years, FABGC-supported trustees have pushed reforms to Village communication that have done just that, helping introduce more open meetings, for instance, monthly trustee Meet and Greets and overseeing implementation of a new interactive Village Website launching in 2023.

That good people should volunteer to run for office and that the process for doing so shouldn’t be a closely-guard ed secret for political “insiders.” This is why, arguably at our own expense and against our supposed self-interest, we’ve offered to assist and included detailed instructions on our Website, fabgc.org, for those seeking to run for office independently without any party or group affiliation.

Recent criticisms from former and

FABGC still hopes for implemen tation of an independent candidacy sys tem whereby entrenched political par ties, including FABGC and CAP/POA, are no longer needed.

Any group of people should be able to run candidates for Village office, unencumbered by existing party crit icism about the “right way” to get on the ballot. Until we are confident that our Village no longer faces a monopoly picking our government, FABGC will continue to find and run quality can didates who voters have the choice of rejecting or selecting on election day...a REAL election day, under New York State election law, with certified poll watchers and a Chairman that takes an oath to enforce the laws evenly.

FABGC Executive Committee: John Cantwell Effie Neofitos Campbell Richard Corrao Jr. Kevin Kiely Donald MacLeod

Wonderful production

To the Editor:

A star was born in the Village last weekend. A high school student. With great poise and presence. In the Inez Spiers Auditorium. Whether she was stage right or stage left or simply sit ting at the juror’s table, she command ed your attention. But the real star was the entire cast of Twelve Angry

I don’t mind occasionally paying a lit tle more to help our local stores survive. The employees go out of their way to help find what I need. Customer service is their motto. As an independent mom and pop store, they don’t have bulk buying purchasing power that Amazon or large national chain stores have. The owners can’t negotiate lower prices from suppliers . This is why they some times charge a little more. It is worth the price to avoid the crowds and long lines at larger stores in exchange for the convenience and friendly service your neighborhood community store offers.

Remember these people are our neighbors. Our local entrepreneurs have continued the good fight to keep their existing staff and suppliers employed without layoffs and cancel ing product or supply orders. They continue to work long hours, pay taxes and keep as many employed as possible. Many maintain the tradition of offering job opportunities to students during the holidays and summer.

Customers also patronize other com mercial establishments on the block. Foot traffic is essential for the survival of any neighborhood commercial dis trict. If we don’t patronize our local community stores and restaurants to shop and eat, they don’t eat either. This helps keep our neighbors employed and the local economy growing.

Show your support by making a pur chase.

Larry Penner

The

responded to 152 total calls:

November 25 , 2022

• 140 “Signal 8” calls or non-emer gency automatic alarms

• 8 general alarms

• 1 extrication calls where volun teers used extrication tools at motor vehicle accidents

• 3 mutual aid calls to assist neigh boring Fire Departments

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Happy Thanksgiving

I want to wish all our Village Executives and Village personnel a Happy Thanksgiving! I also wish all our residents a Happy Thanksgiving and ask that they be mindful of those less fortu nate or who are going through difficult life events. A special Thanksgiving wish to all residents who volunteer their time and expertise to make Garden City a

great place to live. Please drive careful ly and do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Obey our traffic laws during this holiday and be safe.

Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule

Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage pickup on Thursday, November 24, 2022. The Holiday Week Collection Schedule will be as follows:

Garbage

Western Half of Village - Monday and Friday (West of Rockaway Avenue)

Eastern Half of Village - Tuesday and Saturday (East of Rockaway Avenue)

Rubbish

Wednesday,

E-Z Pass thefts

On November 21st a local business reported the theft of multiple E-Z passes, which were subsequently used at var ious toll locations for a loss of $30,000.

Unauthorized account

On November 21st a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized bank account.

Vehicle damaged

A vehicle was reportedly damaged by unknown means while parked at the Wyndham Condos on November 21st.

Defective brakes

A truck driver on Pell Terrace was charged with improper registration and defective brakes on November 21st.

Another bridge strike

On November 21st, upon investi gation of a truck striking the Cherry Valley bridge, the driver was charged with disregarding bridge clearance signs.

Excessive speed

November 23 Recycling

Residents scheduled for recycling on Thursday, November 24, are asked to put their recyclables out on Thursday, December 1.

On November 21st a motorist on Clinton Road was charged with driving with a suspended license, a suspended registration, and excessive speed.

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Hajart 7s honor the vets and give thanks

Thunder Football has always had a strong tradition of giving back to the community, and the Hajart 7s continued to keep it up last Friday after school. The boys kicked off their first annual Thunder (Hajart) Thanksgiving Food Drive while also giving back to our vet erans. The boys collected food items and delivered them to the Veterans Food Pantry (Vet

which is a facility that allows veterans an opportunity to acquire food and sup plies for their families once per week. The director of the Vet Mart was over joyed by the gesture and gave the boys and coaches a tour of the facility. The kids walked away learning valuable lessons about giving back to those who served our country!

The director of the Vet Mart gives the boys a tour of the store where veterans can come in and get supplies and food for their families.

The boys are rewarded for their hard work packing up the cars with a nice cup of hot chocolate!

The boys head in for a tour.

Jackson Weber, Brogan Hajart, Reid Brunner, Luke Haskell, Sammy Nakos, Michael Noto, Aiden Charchalis, Hudson Overby, Ben Finelli, Johnny Coelen and Wyatt Acquavito along with coaches Brad Hajart, Mike Haskell, Rob Weber and Jon Finelli gather outside the Vet Mart with the director.

Mart) in East Meadow,

Takvor’s Thunder 10s end the season as winners

Winning doesn’t always mean being in first. Winning means you are doing better than you have done before. Winning off the field, and winning between the lines is more important than the final score. Sadly our 2022 season fell a few games short of a cham pionship, but Takvor’s entire roster is full of winners on and off the field! Let’s heap some praise on these athletes. Starting with our new additions to the football team. Tommy Faranda #27 –there was no stopping this defensive force. Free to roam on the defensive line, he took matters into his own hands to take down the opposition. He crushed Rockville Centre from snap 1 and never let up all season! Nicholas Diconimakis #89 packed a hell of a punch at the cor nerback position. It was known not to run to his side of the field or you may not get back up. Stopping the run was as easy as snapping your fingers with the athletic defensive talents and sheer brawn of Ishan Rajpal #10 and Matthew Vinograd #24. Rockville Centre and Bellmore learned this the hard way!

Connor Southard #18 was an unstoppa ble force from the defensive end posi tion, highlighted by a 4th down tackle against Bellmore to stop their drive. Put the ball in his hands on offense and we will likely see him dance the “Griddy” again, like he did to Broad Channel to secure our victory. Last but not least of the new additions was Tripp Kenny #2. If a 26 blast was called, Tripp always delivered. No running back hit a hole harder and it took legions to bring him down! As a middle linebacker, he owned the field, sideline to sideline. His coupe de gras was kicking an extra point against Broad Channel. Fans, coaches and teammates went ballistic. They are still talking about this kick at Leo’s.

To the returning stalwarts of the team. Amelia Takvor #4. This trail blazer has already produced fruits for the Thunder Football program. More young girls have signed up to play Football! We can’t imagine a better ambassador for the sport, and those looking to become a run-stopping defen sive end should watch Amelia’s game tapes! It is Miller Time! Eamon Miller #35 had a season full of exclamation points. Starting with his intimidating Red Ultimate Warrior Eye black he made the football field his WWE wres tling ring. A certain Mineola running back is undoubtedly having rib crush ing nightmares thanks to Eamon. Time and time again he pancaked opponents and they laid there as if they were hit by a bus! He even ran past the defense with his blazing speed and took it for 6! Charlie “Chuck” Mather’s #74 proved that the center position is the lifeline of the offense. He starts every play and finishes each one by making a huge hole for the running backs and quarterbacks to glide thru. However, the highlight of

his season was the “Mather’s Special” against Bellmore, a center sneak that he ran for 25 yards! Cash “Money” Coons #3 (a burgeoning Deion Sanders) had a quiet year on the interception department, however, no one-was loud er on getting his job done at the cor nerback position. Teams studied film and had no choice but to run and throw to the opposite side of the field. Chris Kasson #21 finished last year pancak ing everyone for breakfast. He followed that season with an even better sec ond season. The Kid was pancaking for breakfast, lunch and dinner when we had night games! Ryan Zonneveldt #42 was a lockdown cornerback all sea son, cutting down bigger running backs who dared run his way. Highlighted by his fumble recovery vs Wantagh that set the stage for the team’s defen sive shutout. In addition to playing a stellar safety position all season long, James Crowley #80 proved to be a kick holding extraordinaire! His highlight of the year showed his defensive prowess making a game saving tackle down field with less than 30 seconds to go against Levittown. Dylan Ferrucci #12 was a two-way super hero on the field. The team relied on him every snap to deliv er and boy did he ever! The highlight reel would certainly include when he “Mossed” the Mineola defender, and his extraordinary touchdown catch against Broad Channel. He ran the final 5 yards into the end zone dragging 3 defenders with him for the ride.

Who needs an Uber when you have Dylan Ferrucci? Who can forget his cousin Lucas Ferrucci #12 from the cornerback position knocking the Rockville Centre running back to next Tuesday? That kid wished Lucas was

playing hockey that day! Brendan McInnis #16 all around incredible ath letic skills were on full display this season on offense and defense, a twoway stud! Brendan caught our lon gest reception of the season, a 20-yard amazing over the shoulder reception to embarrass Farmingdale. Matthew “Mooch” Scarantino #53 was back this season with a vengeance! Mooch’s penchant for performance & bloodlust for blocking carried the day, game after game! When the ball was in his hands, he raked up more yards for the Thunder 10’s that you can fill a Hefty bag with! Quarterback Reggie Wenk #5 had an incredible season with many Air Mail completions and shifty touchdown runs! He saved his best performance for the final game against Levittown, where he shined on both sides of the ball! The fans went crazy when he recorded a sack and fumble recovery, showcasing his skills on defense. Carter Fecht #32 (“The Flash”) the only player to hum bly state he had too many touchdowns to say which one was his greatest! Colin Ryan #48 when asked how was your season? He responded with a resound ing 10 out of 10. You would say that too, if you recovered a fumble on special teams, forced turnovers on defense and played as tough as nails never missing a snap on the formidable offensive line! Speaking of tough, Luke Johnston #23 earned that moniker every time we inserted him on offense, defense and special teams! Tough may be an under statement!

Our defense was often called the Steel Curtain, since it was anchored with linebackers Alexander Foley #11 and Finn Doherty #14. Alexander was a highlight reel all season, but the Broad

Channel game will be discussed in his hall of fame speech. He had 5 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss and 2 forced fumbles! Don’t forget to thank Mom and Dad with that enshrinement. Finn Doherty would need his own page in the Garden City News to discuss his highlights, but the two that rise to the top are the interception against Bellmore and the two touchdowns against Rockville Centre that secured our win. Danny Hagopian #87, successfully defended his Southeastern New York Bear Crawl Champion title. Staying low with power made Danny unblockable from the nose guard position. You had better have Stickum on the ball, since Danny was always stripping the ball from opposing ball carriers! Jackson Peters #88, never needed stick um when he held the ball at the running back position. Too bad the ball wasn’t made out of coal, since he squeezed it so hard, he could have made diamonds! No fumbles for him, only punishing yards for first downs up the middle and hard-hitting blocks down the field to give his teammates some needed extra yardage! Lastly, Jackson Michalak #33 — his passion for pass rushing and leaving it all on the field landed him on the DL and a clipboard as our de-facto coach for the final two games. With his leadership, we were undefeated in those games. If playing in the NFL isn’t in the cards for Jackson, then coaching certainly is!

Head coach Ed Takvor, and assis tant coaches Justin Coons, Timothy Crowley, Bill Peters, Mark Zonneveldt and Matt Mathers, would like to thank the greatest parents and grandparents for their unrelenting support this sea son. GO THUNDER!

The Takvor Thunder 10s.

GC Thunder are NCYFL Champions

The Fecht Thunder 11s.

The Garden City Thunder 11-yearold team won their final game on Sunday at a fringed Mitchell field. Head coach Peter Fecht ’ s team beat Bellmore 26 - 0 in the Nassau County Youth Football league DIV 2 cham pionship game. It was the culmina tion of a great season finishing with a record of 9 - 1 in the final season.

#4 CB Rhys Anderson, #31 RB/LB Thomas Breheny, #12 TE Donovan Carroll, #45 CB/RB Andy Coelen, #40 C Kelly Crofton, #3 NT Gianluca Davi, #5 DT Nico Davi, #44 LT Billy Donovan, #32 QB Peter Fecht, #27 RB/CB Christian Ferrari, #24 OG Ben Fuschillo, #29 WR Kellen Garvey, #30 LB Connor Hay, #11 TE Drew Hillman, #28 S Christian Huie,

Assistant coaches OC Glenn Carroll, OC Mike Murphy, DC Steve Ring, and DC William Supper worked over time to build a strong defense and a high-powered offense. Special thanks to GC Thunder, parents and friends who braved the weather to watch and support us in this last year! GO Thunder!

#91 RT Kosta Lagonikos, #23 FB Mason Murphy, #10 LB Michael Polizotto, #26 S Kyle Ring, #22 K William Scheier, #87 RT/DE Dean Shaban, #42 DT Jacob Sierra, #2 TE/LB Cormac Smith, #20 WR Sean Soper, #15 DT Luca Sparacello, #7 DT/LG Finn Stewart,

Paul Raymond of Garden City, age 65, and his son Patrick, age 33, completed a full 140.6-mile Ironman race in Florida on November 5. The Ironman consists of three consecutive segments: a 2.4-mile open water swim; a 112-mile bike leg; fol lowed by a full 26.2-mile marathon. It was a huge father-son moment for the pair!

Tradition Lacrosse finishes with three tournaments

Tradition 2025 & 2026.

Tradition Lacrosse finished its fall season playing at three tournaments. The 2025(oldest team) and 2026 teams jumped on a plane and headed to Dallas, TX to play in the IWCLA Presidents Cup and IWCLA Debut. Over 200 teams nationally competed against each other. The 2027, 2028 and 2029 Tradition teams went to Delaware to play in the LIVE LOVE LAX tournament raising aware

ness and funds for the ONELOVE Foundation. Our teams played with passion, heart and continue to improve their skills as a player and more impor tantly as a teammate. The Tradition 2025–2029 teams are nationally ranked by U.S. Club Lacrosse. Feel free to visit www.usclublax.com/rankings to view.

Tradition Lacrosse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, managed and

Tradition 2025.

led by unpaid community volunteers. These volunteers have successfully led and managed teams in athletics, busi ness, our community and/or the mil itary. The program’s motto, “Choose To Win”, teaches the girls life is about

choices. Choose to get the most out of your God-given abilities and to help others maximize their abilities.

For more information about Tradition lacrosse, please visit tradi tionlax.org.

Tradition 2027.

Tradition 2026.

Tradition 2028.

Tradition 2029.

GCHS seniors to play at universities

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Left to right (bottom): Luca Sparacella, Kyle Ring, Rhys Anderson, Michael Polizotto, Christian Huie, Billy Donovan, Kelly Crofton.

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Recreation Swim Lessons at Adelphi Announced

Garden City Recreation and Parks will be conduct ing Children’s swimming lessons for Village residents at the Adelphi University Swimming Pool in Woodruff Hall on Saturday mornings. Your child must be six years of age by the start of the program to participate. The ten-week session will begin Saturday, December 3, 2022. The cost is $150.00. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave on Monday or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

• Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills

• Level 2 – For children who have taken a les son but need to learn fundamental skills

• Level 3 – Will build on fundamental skills by providing guided practices

• Level 4 – Develops confidence in the strokes learned and improve other aquatic skills

• Level 5 – Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes

• Level 6P – Personal Water Safety - Stresses survival floating, treading water, swimming in clothes, etc.

• Level 6F – Water Fitness – sessions will cover learning training techniques, how to use fins, kickboards, pace, clock, etc.

Classes offered are as follows:

10:00 a.m. Level 1 (10 maximum) 10–1

10:00 a.m. Level 6F (12 maximum) 10–6F

12:00 p.m. Level 2 (10 maximum) 12–2

12:00 p.m. Level 5 (10 maximum) 12–5

12:00 p.m. Level 5 (10 maximum) 12–6P

1:00 p.m. Level 2 (10 maximum) 1-2

1:00 p.m. Level 5 (10 maximum) 1-5

Please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable.

Gym Program For Grades K thru 6

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer its after school gym program for elementary grades on in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse beginning the week of Tuesday, December 13, according to the following

schedule:

• Tuesdays – 2nd and 3rd Grades – 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.NOW FILLED

• Wednesdays – Kindergarten and 1st Grades –4 to 5:30 p.m.

• Fridays – 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades – 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.NOW FILLED

Each 10-week program will consist of organized games and activities in a supervised setting. The cost of this program will be $85.

Children must bring their own water bottle clearly labeled with their name. Parents will not be allowed in the gym during the session. Dropoff and pickup will take place on the west side of the Fieldhouse. Space is limited for this program.

Sneakers must be worn for any activity in the field house and only water is allowed in the facility.

Note- Once the children are in our facility, they will not be allowed to leave unless picked up by an adult. Please be prompt. Space is limited. Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. with your registration fee made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City, or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny. net.

Recreation Pickleball News

Beginning Tuesday, November 1st, Recreation and Parks will offer one pickleball session from 9:30 to noon, Tuesdays through Fridays. This session will be open to residents and will allow continuous round robin use during that session. The cost per session will be $6.00 daily or with a pass, $5.00.

The courts will be also open for resident play from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. on the following dates:

• Monday, November 21

• Tuesday, November 22

• Tuesday, November 29

• Thursday, December 1

The same fee to play as above will apply. Did you know that Hemlock and Edgemere Parks

Adult Evening Programs at the Field House

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House are running weekly according to the following sched ule:

• Mondays: Mens’ Basketball, 7:30–10 p.m.

• Wednesdays: Mens’ Basketball, 7:30–10 p.m.

• Thursdays: Adult Volleyball ,7:30–10 p.m.

• Thursdays: Adult Soccer, 8:30–10 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 5 visits - $25

A participant may also “pay as you go” but pay ment 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.

Garden City Summer Softball

both have pickleball courts? Residents are invited to use the courts and nets

Wyndham Resale Office

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