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St. Paul’s stained glass windows to be removed, restored

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BY RIKKI MASSAND The Garden City Village Board of Trustees has engaged stained glass restoration expert Ettore Christopher Botti, the president of Botti Studio of Architectural Arts, to help preserve stained glass windows and a skylight in the historic St. Paul’s main building. The Board approved a contract with Botti Studio for $99,500 at its meeting on Thursday, November 16. Botti Studio is a nationally recognized company headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. The stained glass windows from inside St. Paul’s, once removed, will be examined and treated and will remain in storage in La Porte, Indiana until a decision has been made on the future use of the building. The contract scope covers services of “Documentation, Removal, Crating and Delivery” of eight (8) nave stained glass windows, three (3) sanctuary stained glass windows and one (1) skylight. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi explained that the cost

The GCHS Varsity Football team won its third consecutive Long Island Championship, beating North Babylon 38-7. The win extended the Trojans’ streak to 42 games. See pages 58-59.

Food delivery services discouraged at GC High School, security risks cited BY KASSARA MCELROY The Board of Education met during Thanksgiving week to discuss the latest happenings of the school district, including a recent threat incident at the high school. On November 15th the Garden City Police received a phone threat in which the caller claimed he was outside the See page 47

high school and had a weapon. The school was locked down, searched and cleared when no threat was found. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha thanked Commissioner Jackson and the Garden City Police Department for their swift response to the threat. “We want to discour-

age meal deliveries, particularly from UberEats and things of that nature. It’s important for us to keep non-essential personnel off of our campus,” she said.

Student Achievements

Charles Hager, regents and honors chemistry teacher in the Garden City schools, was See page 47

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Traffic Comm looks at safety on village roads BY RIKKI MASSAND The Garden City Traffic Commission met immediately prior to the Village Board of Trustees on Thursday, November 16, to discuss traffic safety issues. The Commission reviewed a proposal for a Stop sign at Wetherill Road and Kenwood Road in the Mott section (two signs, for traffic going east and west at Kenwood) with the help of data from a GCPD traffic survey conducted on September 21. There are already Stop signs in that area one block north at Transverse Road and Wetherill, and another two blocks south at Wyatt Road. The Commission evaluated the need to approve the proposal as well as the impacts of creating a four-way stop. See page 46

Christmas Tree Sale at Comm Church PAGE 20 Cathedral Neighbors being Neighbors PAGE 26

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Saving the Stained Glass

We were glad to hear that the Board of Trustees will be moving ahead with preserving the stained glass windows at St. Paul’s. As many are aware, one of the windows in the chapel area is a very valuable original Tiffany window, and it would be a shame if it were left to gradually decay. Other windows in the building are also beautiful, and will someday be focal points of the building when it is renovated. We’ve heard that some folks are concerned that the windows are to be removed while being restored, but evidently that’s what professional preservationists do. The expert hired by the village appears to have extensive

experience and gold-plated credentials. The future of the building is now in the hands of the Board of Trustees. With the vote in October, they have learned that residents want at least some of the building preserved. Ultimately, the Board of Trustees has the fiduciary responsibility to the residents to evaluate possible plans versus costs, and make decisions. While residents and groups are certainly free to pitch ideas to the Trustees, the final decisions will lie with them. We think the decision to preserve the stained glass was a good one, and hopefully will be one of many good choices.

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To the Editor: As a long-term resident of Garden City and preservationist, it has always been my hope that all or parts of St Paul’s could be saved. It is good to see that the BOT is taking a different approach than the St Paul’s Committee and is going to focus on uses, with a professional firm to ascertain what our village is lacking in facilities and spaces around St Paul’s. A data driven process with documentation, with residents interviewed, focus groups, etc, will allow the BOT to figure the best uses for St Paul’s. This will be necessary to build the community support necessary to pass the inevitable bond referendum before any large-scale work can be done on the building. All this can be done while the Tiffany and Clayton and Bell stain-glass windows are saved and abatement takes place. (Westermann Construction was

very clear in his presentation, despite President GC Historical President Bill Garry emails to the contrary, that all abatement can be done with no “shutting down” of the athletic fields.) It has been frustrating that the original charge of the St Paul’s Committee was to only look at Adaptive Re-use and Demolition. Eventually, and as Trustee Finneran mentioned at the last BOT meeting, façadism was introduced late and to quote Trustee Finneran, “Facadism was kind of like a stepchild as a concept because no one in the village or on the Committee had decided to create an idea of Facadism.” Despite Trustee Torino’s nonsensical suggestion at the last BOT meeting to just having two separate groups look at “Adaptive Re-use vs Facadism”, all options for the building, now that demolition is off the table, should be conSee page 33

School district plans bond vote for February 13 SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

At its December 5th business meeting, the Garden City School District Board of Education anticipates adopting a resolution to proceed with a community vote on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 on the financing of various capital improvement work through a bond referendum and authorization to use capital reserve funds. It is important to note that should voters approve the referendum, it would not have any additional tax impact on residents. “The main goal of the proposed bond project is to plan for the district’s future and provide improvements that support and enhance students’ experience inside and outside of the classroom,”

said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “The projects included in this proposal will further position students for success into the future in areas such as business, the sciences, health, wellness and fitness, to name a few.” The projects are centered on three main areas: education, student and staff well-being and athletics. In the area of education, highlights include the construction of a Bloomberg Business Center at the high school, where students can immerse themselves in financial literacy and business courses with the latest technology at their fingertips; the renovation of two physics classrooms to enhance and support the district’s science curriculum; and the conSee page 20

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With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, the holidays are fast approaching and you’ll have to find the perfect gifts for everyone; 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 1 and 2, 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 1, with a Benefit Preview Cocktail Party fundraiser generously underwritten by MaryJane and Tom Poole, with an open bar and lavish nibbles catered by Prime. Tickets are $75 per person and attendees will have 1st dibs at the curated group of women-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. Tickets can be purchased at the door, starting at 7 p.m. One of the best reasons to attend the Holiday Market is to see and bid on the best raffles in Garden City: “It’s a wonderful life” (brunch for two at the GC Hotel), “Sophisticated and stylish” (J. McLaughlin large leather tote, a $500 value), “Christmas for the kiddies” (selection of games + Matty’s

and Raindew gift cards), “Six bottles of merry” (6 bottles of wine), “Scentsational”(a huge Jo Malone 4-wick wild fig and cassis candle)… The Holiday Village opens on Saturday, December 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street, right next door to the Holiday Market. Admission is free. Santa (a 19th century personality) will be in a 19th century Victorian parlor to hear wish lists from children of all ages and pose for pictures. A twinkling forest of faux trees, decorated by Garden City’s talented schoolchildren, will surround 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 cocoa, generously donated by For Five Coffee Roasters on 7th Street, 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

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Broadway Bound dancers perform at the West End Tree Lighting. The Garden City Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will sponsor the West End Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 8, 6 to 7:00 p.m. in the small park on Plattsdale Road adjacent to the New Hyde Park Road Business District. This festive annual event will feature holiday music by Marc Viola of “Ready in 10”, who will perform many familiar holiday tunes. The WPOA is delighted to partner with Broadway Bound, under the outstanding direction of owner Debbie Tavernese, for lively entertainment.

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Friday, December 1, is your last chance to enter the Holiday House Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Property Owner’s Associations. The contest is free to join and open to all Garden City residents. Show off your holiday spirit, sharing your exterior holiday decorations with friends and neighbors alike! It’s easy to enter – simply send an email to GCPOAEvents@gmail.com and you will receive all the information. Voting (open to all GC residents) will be held between Saturday, December 2–Sunday, December 17. Winners will be announced on the evening of December 17. Enter now for some holiday fun!

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57 Nassau Boulevard

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

Date: 11/13/2023 Sold price: $1,200,000 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths Lot size:.34 Architectural style: Tudor Annual Taxes: $ 19,906 MLS number: 3494137 The Seller’s Team: Suzanne Eigl, Signature Premier Properties The Buyer’s Team: Suzanne Eigl, Signature Premier Properties

The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM

Interest Rate 6.958% 6.095% 7.190%

APR 7.041% 6.234% 7.968%

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Month

Oct - 2023 Sept - 2023 Aug - 2023 July-2023 June-2023 May-2023 Apr -2023 Mar - 2023 Feb - 2023 Jan - 2023

Nassau County Median Sale Price Current Year Prior Year

$725,000 $735,000 $728,500 $725,000 $690,000 $665,000 $655,000 $649,500 $640,000 $660,000

$675,000 $699,000 $700,000 $720,000 $716,000 $685,000 $668,500 $650,000 $650,000 $650,000

% Change

7.4 5.2% 4.1 0.7 -3.6 -2.9 -2.0 -0.1 -1.5% 1.5

Designed by Famed Architect Olive Tjaden this Gracious and Beyond Spacious Center Hall Tudor has it All! Many Original Details Exist, Diamond Leaded Window, Wide Wood Moldings, Shapely Arches in Entries, Hardwood Floors Throughout Located in the Heart of the Estate Section of the Village of Garden City and situated on 100’ x 150’ property you have Room to Roam inside and outside of this home! Entertainers rejoice Host All Your Get Togethers Here You now have a Huge Chef’s Eat-In Kitchen with Custom Wood Cabinets, Granite Countertops, State-of-the-Art Stainless Kitchen Aid Appliances, Viking Dual Fuel Commercial Stove, Viking Warming Drawer, and Microwave in your Island Home has a Gracious Double Doored Entryway with Sweeping Bridal Staircase and Beyond Banquet Size, Formal Dining Room, Entertainment Sized Living Room with Wood-Burning Fireplace Adorned with Sand Carved Mantle, Very Large Family Room with Sliders to the Deck in the Backyard On the second floor you have a King Sized Primary Bedroom with En-Suite, which includes Separate Stall Shower and Tub-Cedar Closet & Linen Closet, Walk-In Closet, and Seating Area ,2 Additional King Size Bedrooms, 1 Average Size Bedroom, and Full Bath, the 3rd Floor has a Sitting Area, 2 Full Size Bedrooms, and another Full Bath the Basement is finished and has a laundry area, furnace room with OSE to Yard, and Storage Galore outside Well Sized Backyard with Deck & Patio Double Driveway with T-turn Around, 2 Car Garage with Loft, Storage Area Best value in the Estates, come and see it for yourself. In Ground Sprinklers, 2 Zone Central Air Conditioning, Alarm System, Recent Vermont Slate Roof on House & Garage Low Taxes for this Size Home

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10 Boylston Street Date: 11/09/2023 Sold price: $840,000 3 beds, 2 full baths Architectural Style: Colonial Annual taxes: $ 13,348 Lot size: .14 acre MLS number: 3502652 The Seller’s Team: Lisa Heaney, Daniel Gale Sothebys Realty The Buyer’s Team: Shufen Hung, Winzone Realty

Date: 11/08/2023 Sold price: $1,150,000 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths Architectural Style: Colonial Annual taxes: $20,080 Lot size: .15 acre MLS number: 3490041 The Seller’s Team: Laura Carroll and Adrienne McDougal, Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Not listed

Newly renovated and open concept home in the Southeastern section of Garden City with Award Winning Garden City Schools. Nearby to Grove Park, Locust Elementary, as well as transportation, highways and shopping amenities. Gleaming white kitchen with quartz counter tops, hardwood floors throughout, central ac, renovated baths, and full basement with egress window and full bath. First level opens to living room and den, center hall stairs, and open combination eat-in kitchen/dining room. Oversized second level bedrooms including primary with en-suite full bathroom and walk-in closet space. Fully fenced in yard with French door and privacy side yard. Fully Paid and transferable solar power! Ready to close for the beginning of the new school year!

Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this charming, move-in condition Colonial home, provides all the amenities of Garden City and LOW TAXES. The first floor includes a cozy living room that gets wonderful natural sunlight, dining room, and updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The second floor includes a primary bedroom plus 2 additional bedrooms, and a new full bath. Two, double wide storage closets are also on this floor. The finished basement features a beautiful, new full bath, recreation area, laundry, utilities, and storage. Other amenities include central air conditioning, private, landscaped yard, and new roof over the garage. Great location near all transportation, shops, and dining, and just blocks away from school and park.

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Open House By Appt. Sat. 12/2 from 12 - 1:30pm Westbury | 531 Pacing Way | $959,000 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA Condo | Web# 3516497

Garden City South | 336 Brompton Road | $899,999 3 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3487050

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Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,925,000 4 BR, 3 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3481917

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,275,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3494202

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $925,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 1421406

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Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $875,000 4BR, 3 BA | Web# 3489693

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $360,000 1 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3500092

Rented | Garden City South | Rented Price: $4,000/month 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3497901

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Laura Baymack Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.537.3050

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Laura Carroll Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 917.370.5354

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172 Kildare Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 BA | $2,499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

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All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. *Source: 2022 Closed Sales Volume, U.S., RealTrends 500.

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Sophia Brivio, Matt Griffith and staff members at the new Well Seasoned Chef Cafe. BY RIKKI MASSAND Two of Garden City’s most prominent entrepreneurs, Sophia Benito Brivio of The Well Seasoned Chef on New Hyde Park Road and Matt Griffith of Town Meats on Seventh Street, have collaborated to open a hip and cozy new coffee, breakfast, brunch and light lunch venue at 45 New Hyde Park Road, The Well Seasoned Chef Cafe. Since opening in late October, the cafe has operated Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., but the owners say that if demand continues to grow hours will be expanded. Brivio and Griffith said their primary goal is to add a friendly atmosphere to the quieter but active west end of the village. Brivio, a graduate of The Institute of Culinary Education in NYC, has operated her state-of-the-art kitchen and culinary arts studio over the past decade. She is a mom of three daughters, all of whom attended Garden City schools and have continued into exciting college programs. Brivio moved to Garden City in the late 1990s. She is the daughter of a Cuban father who had a restaurant in Manhattan and a Peruvian/Jordanian mother. Her culinary education began in her grandmother’s kitchen, taking her all the way from handling basics and kneading dough to cooking huge feasts for the family and friends. With her own business endeavor, the Well Seasoned Chef has ‘set the table’ for many of Garden City’s youth as Chef Sophia has led classes and summer camps for children. Brivio hosted a graduation party for one of her daughters this past summer,

and Town Meats was her caterer. As a empty-nesters now Chef Sophia and her husband have enjoyed traveling, and she considered retirement. Enter Matt Griffith, a native of Kansas City, who became a village resident in 2013 and invested here as the new owner of Town Meat Market in 2016. He has a daughter, Marie, currently at GCHS. Matt has lived on Cambridge Avenue for years, and he scoped the idea of a coffee shop in Garden City’s western end business district. “I’ve always had an idea that during the middle of the day, there’s an opportunity since it was a location with no coffee shop. My thought was we could renovate the space and present a cafe during the earlier part of the day with brunch to light lunch and really good coffee, all while Sophia is still utilizing all of the time for classes in the studio. She knows the classes and how to work with moms, dads, kids and everyone coming in. I felt like I could bring in the passion for coffee and infuse that into the amazing space of The Well Seasoned Chef’s kitchen,” Griffith said. Starting with Town Meats and now the cafe, Griffith has welcomed the Garden City customer base. He arrived here with experience in restaurant and bar management from years working in Manhattan plus his studies in both culinary arts and hospitality management. Matt became a staple on Seventh Street a few years before taking ownership of Town Meats and building on its brand to boost the classic, friendly customer service of the neighborhood butcher’s counter and delicatessen. Inside Town Meats he keeps a 1908 See page 47

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Morgan Noody and Faith Short BY MELVA VICTORINO The Garden City Community Church (GCCC) will be holding its annual Christmas Tree sale on Saturday, December 2, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 (Noon), to support its youth mission trip to Knoxville, Tennessee. 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 wreaths, garland, and home baked goods for sale. All profits will go toward offsetting the cost of 2024 youth mission trip. Each year, the GCCC youth take a week away from their summer

Matthew Tusiani-Eng and Megan McQuaid. vacations to travel to another part of the country and serve a community in need. For over 23 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 opportunity to work on construction projects, doing mostly home construction on individual houses in an impoverished neighborhood, and experience 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 decorate 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 services, events, and programs for all ages. Our Sunday Worship Service is in-person and live-streamed. For information on how to attend our services virtually or in person, please contact the church office churchoffice@thegccc.org. To get information regarding our virtual and in-person worship services and pro-

grams, visit our website at www. theGCCC.org. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ. It is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community. We are located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc. org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website, www.theGCCC.org.

School district plans bond vote for February 13 From page 2 struction of an innovative art classroom at the high school. To enhance student and staff well-being, the proposal includes the installation of air conditioning in several areas throughout the district, including cafeterias at the high school, middle school and elementary buildings, as well as the main high school gymnasium. Air conditioning would also be installed in all primary K-1 classrooms. Additionally,

the proposal calls for the creation of 28 new parking spots at Stewart for parents and staff. In the area of athletics, the project includes the construction of a new state-of-the-art fitness center at Garden City High School, including a concession stand and new outdoor restrooms. Additionally, a new turf field at the high school would be constructed and turf would be installed on the high school baseball and softball infields. The total cost of the proposed plan is

approximately $23 million. The district is recommending that $5.34 million be allocated from two capital reserve funds and $17.66 million come from bonding. If approved by voters, the project would not result in any additional cost to residents, as the projects would be funded through the two existing capital reserve funds, and the bond that is tax neutral. “I thank those residents who offered their input during our three community forums earlier this fall,” said Dr. Sinha. “We will continue to keep residents

updated regarding this project and look forward to continued participation from the community.” All information related to capital projects can be found on the district’s website, www.gardencity.k12.ny.us. Should the board adopt the resolution to proceed with a community vote, all information regarding the vote will be shared in the coming weeks.

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Happy Holidays, Garden City! We are thrilled to present the St. Paul's Alliance's Concept of the Future of St. Paul's as our Holiday Gift to Garden City Residents. This vision is based on identiﬁed needs and aims to enhance the quality of life for all Garden City residents. In the upcoming weeks, we will be unveiling new features and concepts for the community's use of St. Paul's. We value your thoughts and ideas as we reﬁne these concepts. Your continued support is most appreciated and critical to ensure this comes to fruition. We welcome feedback by emailing us at stpaulsalliance@yahoo.com or visiting our website at www.stpaulsalliance.org. Stay tuned for more exciting features and updates in the coming weeks! Thank you for your continued support and for being an integral part of this incredible project.

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Wreaths Across America on December 16 Each December, THE nation celebrates Wreaths Across America Day. On Saturday, December 16, from 11:00–11:45 a.m., Jim Michalak, of the William Bradford Turner Post 265, will lead the wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Plaza outside the GC Library. All ages are invited to attend this brief ceremony. The purpose of this day is to Remember, Honor and Teach. We Remember our fallen U.S. veterans, we Honor those who serve and we Teach our students/ scouts the value of freedom. This mission is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. This tradition began thanks to Morrill Worcester, a 12-year-old paper boy from Maine who won a trip to Washington, D.C. His visit to Arlington National Cemetery made an indelible impression on him. As he grew to become a successful businessman, this experience reminded him that his good fortune was due to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In 1992, Worcester Wreath Co. began to donate wreaths to honor our country’s veterans. Arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed in one of the older sections of Arlington Cemetery that hadn’t received visitors with each passing year. In 2005, a photo of all the wreaths at Arlington circulated the internet and the project received national attention. Requests came in from all over the country to help with Arlington and to place wreaths at National and State cemeteries. Wreaths Across America in Garden City is organized by the William Bradford Turner Post 265 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265.

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Betty Erdos, Suzanne Dowlling, Jo Keller, Gail McLaughlin and President Jacqueline Eltringham. The American Legion Auxiliary is collecting NEW navy blue or gray sweatshirts and sweatpants as well as monetary donations for the purchase of sweatsuits for veterans in the Northport VA Hospital. These sweatsuits are presented each year to the VA hospital to bring Christmas cheer to residents. If you would like to contribute to the purchase of sweats, please send a check written to “American Legion Auxiliary No. 265” to the American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 8, Garden

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CPOA to hold meeting on December 12 The Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) invites all residents of the Central section to attend its monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 12, at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. The meeting will be from 7:00–7:30 and will precede the joint POA meeting on the Sands Casino proposal at 7:30. The CPOA meeting will be held in the conference room adjacent to the lounge. The CPOA will hear monthly com-

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Unlicensed operation A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and passing a red traffic light on November 22nd.

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Vandalism Garden City Police investigated a report of youths damaging a railroad gate at the Franklin Avenue train crossing on November 23rd. Excessive speed On November 23rd a Clinton Road motorist was charged with excessive speed and unsafe lane use. Turkey Trot detail Garden City Police were assigned to traffic and safety details for the Turkey Trot races on November 23rd. Gas leak Garden City Police detected a gas leak while investigating a burglary alarm at the Middle School on November 23rd. Upon notification, GCFD and National Grid responded to the scene and corrected the condition. Turkey trouble? Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence on November 23rd for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be burnt food. Custom Homes, Renovations,

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The Cathedral’s Outreach Ministries address the needs of neighbors on a weekly basis in various capacities. We serve meals twice per week and on special occasions. We offer healing prayers on the street for our friends. We partner with various organizations in Nassau County to offer support, collaboration and assistance. Many ministry opportunities exist throughout the year: one time, weekly, monthly and seasonally. We are in need of contributions to this effort. To support this ministry with food or monetary donations, please contact our Outreach Director, Denise Galloway at dgalloway@incarnationgc.org.

Showtime is 8 p.m. The Cathedral of the Incarnation is located at 50 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City. $25. Tickets are available online at ligmc.org/concerts & at the door.

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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop BY MELISSA JAEGER The holidays have officially kicked into high gear! It’s Dec. 1st and there are less than 24 days to get your shopping done. Don’t panic, though. We have the solution. Starting this Saturday, The Garden City Historical Society is having its annual Holiday Market at the Senior Center with over 20 vendors! There will be all kinds of fun and different merchandise – notecards, jewelry, shawls, toddler sweaters, and baked goods. Our very own Pat Schweitzer will be there with her special hand painted items AND, the Exchange will also be a featured vendor at this event. After you finish at the Senior Center, walk on over to the Museum and check out the Exchange Shop for much more. We have a wide array of gift items to make the people in your life feel pampered and special, including: For Him -- fun socks with designs for the sports or grilling enthusiast; stocking stuffers for the golfer For Her -- pamper her with Inis of Ireland products (soaps, scrubs, perfume, etc.); fun & funky leather wallets and credit card cases; organic soaps & soy candles. Jewelry! Jewelry! Jewelry! There’s a reason it’s our bestseller!

For the Home -- LED candles and trees; glitter, lighted lanterns; Santas of all kinds; candles, cocktail (& dinner) napkins & coasters; and, felt ornaments. The Exchange also has a wonderful selection of consigned Christmas merchandise, such as Spode tableware, crystal goblets and bowls, vintage ornaments, and much more. And yes, we are consigning – and selling – fur coats! We accept fur coats on Thursday afternoons ONLY, as that is when we have our volunteers with furrier expertise. Typically, we take mink, lynx, and fox -- coats, jackets, and stoles. Please call to make an appointment. Or come in to pick up a great fur at an excellent price!

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• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (at the rear of the building). • All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS. • Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. • Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages.

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• Our best sellers – jewelry (costume & fine), lamps, mirrors, and fine crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) • We also take/accept silver, purses/wallets, fine china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition. • Sorry – no clothing or shoes. And no appliances. • Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday 11:00am – 2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce 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 generally receive a response the same day. Can I donate? YES! We love donations! PLEASE don’t leave donated items

outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email me at store@ atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed. Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality has almost completed work on the outside of the house! Thank you for your patience throughout this process. Remember: all the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside façade of the Museum is almost complete. The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesday until 6 p.m.) Saturday 12 noon–4 pm. For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY Still Time to Reserve for Rotary Holiday Luncheon — Mineola High School A Capella Singers to Perform

With Mineola-Garden City’s Rotary’s annual Holiday luncheon set for Monday, December 11, there’s still time to reserve (reservations due next Wednesday, December 6). Join Rotary for a fabulous luncheon, plus an afternoon filled with holiday cheer, great fellowship and networking. Once again, Rotary is thrilled to feature a performance by the renowned Mineola High School’s A Cappella Singers, a group of the school’s finest singers which perform a wide variety of unaccompanied vocal music from ancient to modern. Historically, the group has performed alternately with Garden City High School’s choral and instrumental groups for nearly 50 years. Ringing out the sounds of the season, these renowned groups have been a highlight of Rotary’s Holiday Luncheon,

Mineola High School’s renowned A Capella Singers to perform at Rotary’s Holiday Luncheon on December 11. continually receiving standing ovations from Rotary members and its many guests. The Holiday Luncheon will also feature an impressive array of raffle prizes plus a 50/50 cash prize for a lucky winner. Proceeds from the event will benefit RotaCare (free medical care for those in need), Rotary’s Gift of Life Program (free cardiac surgery for children from

other parts of the world) along with Rotary’s numerous service projects. Please join us by taking a table, bringing a friend or coming solo. Reservations are required by next Wednesday, December 6 at $90 per person; table of 10, $850. Please make checks payable to Joanne Meyer-Jendras, 102 Huntington Rd., Garden City, NY 11530. Hope to see you there!

Rotary to Ring Bell for Salvation Army this Saturday

Please stop by Kings Supermarket this Saturday, December 2, when Rotarians and volunteer Boy Scouts from the Church of St. Joseph’s Troop 243 will ring the bell to support the good work of The Salvation Army — a Rotary tradition for nearly 50 years.

MYO members kick off performance season at AUPAC

Members of the Nassau Concert Orchestra performed at Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center. On Sunday, November 5, at 3 p.m, Patrick Corrigan and Alexander Mingoia Murphy performed at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center under the direction of Dr. Peggy Ho with the Nassau Concert Orchestra of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of NY (MYO). The orchestra’s repertoire included: Hopak, from Sorochinsky Fair, adapted by Modest Mussorgsky; English Folk Songs Suite I. March “Seventeen come Sunday” Ralph Vaughan Williams; and New England Holiday, Robert Washburn. Both Patrick and Alexander play the trumpet and also participated in

the All-County Music Festival 2023 as members of the All-County Division 3 Band. Their musical trajectory has been similar beginning in 2018 at Stratford School as Ms. Bader’s band students and continuing at the Middle School under Ms. Iovino. Patrick and Alexander were members of the Middle School Late Night Jazz Band for two years where they challenged themselves and honed their skills in a new genre. Alexander joined MYO in eighth grade and is excited to be a member of the Concert Orchestra again for a second year. He is also a mem-

Patrick Corrigan and Alexander Mingoia Murphy. ber of the Garden City High School Symphonic Band and the High School Jazz Ensemble. Patrick is attending Regis High School and joined MYO this year to stay involved in music and continue his music journey. As MYO members, they are enjoying the experience of rehearsing and performing standard

and arranged symphonic repertoire at the highest level with talented musicians from all over Long Island. Alexander and Patrick are looking forward to returning to AUPAC on March 24 and their Carnegie Hall performance on May 19.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of ACE ADR, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-11-11. 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 SSNY: 4 Westbury Road Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a license , number pending, for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at a retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 157 Baldwin Road, Hempstead, New York, 11550 for on premises consumption. Shawnakaye Baker Jamaican Dutch Pot Restaurant Inc. NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY.

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maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. MICHAEL EHRENREICH, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100943

Historical Society’s Holiday Market From page 3 Garden City! Open to the public on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Holiday Market will offer shoppers fine, faux and vintage jewelry, fashions, food and sumptuous sweets for gifting and entertaining, house and garden and personal accessories, baby and children’s gifts from Baubles, Bangles & Bags, Bonnie Jennifer Jewelry, Paddy Bunks Children’s Clothing & Accessories, Stonelight Candles, Ellie’s

Bake Shoppe, Francine’s Outrageous Kitchen, Hawk Girl Photography, Special Sweets, Rita Broughton Decorative/Fine Painting, Scout & Cellar Clean Wines, Olive Oils and Coffee, Sophia Grillo Photography & Stationery, Pat Schweitzer Decorative Painter, Take Note Stationery & Entertaining Accessories, Bumble B Boutique, Equestrian Gardens, Coquette, Dee’s Nursery, IndoChic luxe women’s fashions, Strands by Stacey fashion

jewelry, Bohemian Chic handmade ponchos and fashions, 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. The Historical Society Holiday Village & Market will support local businesses and artisans, showcase the artistic talents of Garden City’s chil-

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dren, designers, businesses and will contribute to the ongoing restoration of the society’s 1872 Apostle House Museum, made possible through the magnanimous support of Vinny Muldoon, of Old World Quality Corp. Please visit gardencityhistoricalsociety.org and follow The Historical Society on Instagram and Facebook for details: @gardencityhistoricalsociety

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 sidered with the thoroughness and professionalism that any $100,000,000 program should entail. There are many combinations that should be explored. For instance, maybe saving the South Façade with a modern structure for a Community Center/Athletic Complex (CCAC) behind it is what the Village needs. Maybe we save the South Façade and the East Façade along Rockaway so the St Paul’s Building looks as it has been for the last 150 years as one drives by, again with a modern CCAC behind it. Or maybe the South Façade and just the Clock Tower. Maybe there is a need for more rooms, esp. if “the cottages” are demo’ed and the Main Building with its 40 plus rooms should be saved with the three wings torn down and a modern CCAC of new construction that can be built soon enough for residents alive today to enjoy the facility. And maybe, the right answer is saving 33,000 SF of the building (8-9 rooms) with the other 90,000 SF mothballed and to be assigned to future generations to complete. The point is simple, this is the largest project this Village has ever undertaken. There are many options that should have been analyzed with an open-mind. The fact that the St Paul’s Committee never look at any structure with an indoor turf field is mind-boggling. The recent poll demonstrated there is an appetite for saving some or all of the St Paul’s Building. Let’s professionally analyze uses that the Village needs today and the options that will satisfy those needs. And each

of the potential options should be priced by the BOT so that there is no manipulation of the costs to achieve a pre-desired result by any particular group. And please ignore the “how much are we spending on consultants?” Whatever monies are necessary to achieve the optimum result will be money well spent if the BOT executes. A poor process to date does not mean this BOT should not roll up its sleeves and properly explore all the different needs of the residents and structural combinations that such a spectacular building deserves. Donald MacLeod

Sponsor a Family for Christmas

To the Editor: We invite you to join us in our Sponsor a Family initiative for Christmas. Thanks to you, our sponsors, we were able to lend a helping hand to over 225 families for Thanksgiving! And now, we are asking for your assistance for Christmas. The goal remains the same: to aid our neighbors at Our Lady of Loretto in Hempstead and Queen of the Most Holy Rosary in Roosevelt who are especially challenged by today’s high cost of living, particularly food. • Contact stjosephsponsorafamily@gmail.com and choose to sponsor a family of 4, 6, or 8 • Purchase Stop and Shop gift cards; please attach purchase receipt to reflect card value • Mail or deliver the cards to either the Rectory or Parish Social Ministry in an envelope labeled with your

name and the size of the family you sponsored by December 11 We recommend the following dollar amounts for gift cards based on family size; of course, all contributions are gratefully accepted. The committee is happy to combine donations to fulfill the family goal. Family of 4: $125 Family of 6: $150 Family of 8: $200 With sincere appreciation, Anna Sirianni, Director, Parish Social Ministry Pat DiMattia & Eileen Hoey, SAF Co-Chairs

Thanks for support

To the Editor: Thank you to all those who donated gifts of food, money, or time to make our Thanksgiving deliveries such a success! Through the help of so many, we were able to provide fully prepared Thanksgiving dinners, desserts, and drinks in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Thanksgiving Day -- a total of 180 people benefited from your kindness. Each meal was delivered along with a visit! None of this would have been possible without the generous support from the following groups: Mineola - Garden City Rotary Club, Boy Scout

Pack 243, St. Joseph’s Church, Parkway Community Church, and all the students in Mrs. Pashayan’s art classes at Stewart School who decorated bags and made beautiful cards for each meal. Thank you to all those who gave their time on Thanksgiving Day to help us deliver meals throughout Nassau County. This year presented different challenges as it was the first year we were coordinating deliveries in both Nassau County and Suffolk County, where our new home is located. We are immensely grateful to Msgr. James Swiader and Anna Sirianni from St. Joseph’s Church for generously allowing us to use their parking lot! There are no words to express how grateful we are for helping to make the little idea we had 28 years ago grow into this! This years’ deliveries bring us to over 7,500 meals that have been provided over the years! We couldn’t have done it without the support of all of you!! Have a wonderful holiday season! The Alford Family: John, Melinda, Amelie, Courtney, Meghan, Peter, and Tim

ATTENTION STUDENTS! We invite you to send details of your academic achievements, along with your name and contact info, to editor@gcnews.com for a chance to be featured in our paper! Submissions from students of all ages are welcome!

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News from the Garden City Public Library • 12/11 - “Rear Window” - 1962, 115 Mins • 12/18 - “White Christmas” 1954, 120 Mins

Programs Chef Rob

Tuesday, December 5, from 12 noon–1:30 p.m. in the Large meeting room Join Chef Rob for a taste of the holiday as he gives a demonstration and tasting of his delicious holiday dishes. The tasty menu includes rustic chicken meatballs, and a provolone artichoke dip for holiday entertaining. Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@ gardencitypl.org Registration is required, and began on Monday, November 6, at 10 a.m. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

The 1955 film “To Catch a Thief” will be screened at the Garden City Public LIbrary on Monday, December 4.

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Wednesday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Small Meeting Room Join us for a book discussion on the book “A Wish for Winter” by Viola Shipman. A holiday story that is sure to tug on heartstrings and delight readers who love books about books, missed connections and the magic of Christmas. Books to take out are available in

the Adult Services area. Contact Adult Services - 516-7428405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@gardencitypl.org Registration is required and began on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 10 a.m.

How to Make your Own Natural Aromatherapy Scrubs, Bath Salts & Sprays for Wintertime

Tuesday, December 12, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room How to make your own natural aromatherapy scrubs, bath salts and sprays for wintertime, complete with a craft — making Peppermint Candy Cane Bath Scrub. Contact Adult Services - 516-7428405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@gardencitypl.org Registration is required, and began on Tuesday, November 21, at 10 a.m. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Holiday Lights & Sounds of the City

Thursday, December 14, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Join Art & Susan Zuckerman, seasoned lecturers, as they take us on a virtual tour of the holiday sights & sounds of the city! No registration is required.

Contact Adult Services - 516-7428405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@gardencitypl.org.

John Kenrick Presents “A White Christmas”

Tuesday, December 19, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Join John Kenrick as he gives us the behind the scenes history of both the song and the film, and takes us on a trip down Christmas Memory Lane for a delightful evening of song and dance. Entertainment historian John Kenrick has worked in the theatre at every level from amateur to Broadway, eventually serving as personal assistant to 6 Tony Award winning producers, including the team behind the original production of Rent. He has taught musical theatre history courses at NYU, The New School, and Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. John’s books include “Musical Theatre: A History,” and he is featured in “The Cambridge Companion to Operetta.” He is the creator of the educational website Musicals101.com. Contact Adult Services - 516-7428405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@gardencitypl.org Registration is required, and began on Tuesday, November 21, at 10 a.m. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Library Board to meet How has the Library December 11 enriched your life? There will be a regular and organizational meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the large meeting room on

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

Roof replacement project continues The Garden City Public Library is undergoing a major roof replacement project. This includes restoration of the masonry and removal of the previous roof, which includes asbestos abatement. There are two large containers in the parking lot marked off with cones, west of the building, to store tools and collect properly discarded debris. The

abatement work is being done outside of the building and outside of time staff and patrons are on premise. This ongoing work will have no impact on Library hours and services. Signs are posted on Library entrances. Abatement is expected to take about 15 nights of work, over several weeks, allowing for weather conditions.

If you’re thankful for your Library this season, please help us tell the governor and our state officials why! We’d love to share with them all the ways your local library has enriched your life. You know first-hand how important having high-quality services are. We

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News from the Children’s Room Fall 2023 Programming Family Bingo

Monday, Dec. 4, at 7:00 p.m.

Have some family fun playing BINGO and maybe win a small prize! This program is for children ages 4– fifth grade and their families. Up to 3 members (one must be an adult) can participate. Registration is ongoing.

Tween Yarn

Thursday, Dec. 7 at 4:00 p.m.

Tweens and teens Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet. Registration is ongoing

Monthly LEGO Club

Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 4:00 p.m.

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

Crafts

Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregiver will come and do a simple craft with a librarian. This is a 30-minute program. Registration begins Dec. 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Tween Thursday

Thursday, Dec. 14, at 4:00 p.m.

Decorate a mason jar using Mod Podge and tissue paper. This program is for Grades 4–7. Registration begins Dec. 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Spanish Language Storytime Friday Dec. 15, at 9:30 a.m.

In this new Spanish language storytime for children ages 3 and 4 with their adult caregivers, instructors Mary Anne Williams and Gissela Preciado will read books in Spanish and incorporate music and movement in this 60-minute program designed to teach our youngest patrons how to speak Spanish. Online registration

LEGO Club at the Library

with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is needed for each session, and a separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. Registration begins Dec. 5 at 10:00 a.m. on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org)

Crafting With Friends

Saturday, Dec. 16, at 10:00 a.m.

Children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver, can come to the Library and make a craft. Presented by Mary Maguire. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library. (Directors include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others.) Registration begins Dec. 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Crafting With Friends

Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11:15 a.m.

Children in grades K–5 can come to the Library and make a craft. Presented by Mary Maguire. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library. (Directors include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others.) Registration begins Dec. 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Reading Pals

Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 4:00 p.m.

This fun program is for children ages 4–Grade 2. Under librarian supervision, teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration begins Dec. 12 at 10:00 a.m.

Children enjoy building with LEGO as teen volunteers help during the Children’s Department’s monthly LEGO Club meeting. The November meeting was held on Tuesday, November 21, at the Library. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12.

Thanking our veterans

Each program requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend these programs. Please do not register additional children in the comment box as they are not counted by Eventkeeper. See Eventkeeper for additional fall programming.

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Volunteers from the Garden City Chapter of the National Charity League made cards and letters for veterans as part of the Great Give Back during the program Cards and Letters for Veterans. The cards were presented at a special Library Veterans Day event on Saturday, November 11, and will be distributed to veterans across Long Island throughout the next year. The National Charity League is a mother-daughter charity and volunteer organization.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Help Decorate Our Tree for the Holidays!

Stop by the Tweens and Teens Room at the Garden City Public Library in December and help decorate our tree. We will have supplies to make ornaments available in the Tweens and Teens Room for tweens and teens. Participants can hang the ornament they decorate on our tree or take the ornament home with them. Ornaments will be available to make while supplies last. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Bored? Play a Board Game at the Library!

The Tweens and Teens Department has board games patrons can play in the Library. Board games cannot circulate and can only be used in the Library. Patrons are asked to please return all items to their box and return the box back to the shelf in which they found it in the Tweens and Teens Room when they are done playing. Games include Scrabble, Monopoly, Scattergories, Chess, Pictionary, Boggle, Sorry, Jenga, Uno, and more, so stop by the Library and play!

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 27, at 7 p.m.! Play games, sing karaoke, watch a short holiday film, and do other holiday-themed activities. Snacks and drinks will be served. Teens can bake for the program 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 19, at 10 a.m.online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so make sure to register early to reserve your spot at the party! Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Free Paint and Craft

Paint and craft at a special Teen Crafternoon: Free Paint and Craft on Thursday, December 28, at 4 p.m. We'll have a variety of art supplies you can use to paint and craft, leftover from previous Crafternoon programs. Please

note there's a limited amount of each craft supply, so registrants may not be able to do every craft project. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, December 19, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art

Join us on Saturday, December 2, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art! Make keychains, magnets, pins, ornaments, and more. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and began Tuesday, November 21, 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.

Tween Thursdays: Winter Mason Jars

Join us for Tween Thursdays and get creative during our Winter Mason Jars program! Use Mod Podge and tissue paper to decorate a mason jar. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The program will be held Thursday, December 14, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 5, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens in Grades 6 and 7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: 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 are snowflakes, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in January.

Registration begins Tuesday, December 12, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, December 21 to the Library. Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The December session will be held Thursday, December 21, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, December 12, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Kindness Cards for Community Service

Spread kindness in the community by participating in a special kindness card-making session on Wednesday, December 6, at 6 p.m.! Use art supplies to create cards featuring positive, uplifting messages, and then bring them home to hand out and help brighten someone's day! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration began Tuesday, November 28, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Yarn Group

Tweens and teens in Grades 4-12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our

Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Thursday, December 7, at 4 p.m. Registration began Tuesday, November 28, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, December 22. Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl.org if you are interested in volunteering. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can also receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Paint Night

Join us on Wednesday, December 13, at 7 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, December 5, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

VolunTeen Artists

Are you artistic? Then join us on Wednesday, December 20, at 6 p.m. for our VolunTeen Artists program and work on art projects for the Library! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, December 12, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, December 5, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, November 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Teen Gamers

Kick off the weekend with our Teen Gamers program! We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use as well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play with. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 and will be held Friday, December 15, at 3:30 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, December 5, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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 Tuesday, December 12. The LEGO Club program runs from 4 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to help set up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5:15 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, December 5, 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.

Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The November session will be held on Tuesday, November 28. The Reading Pals program runs from 4 p.m.– 4:30 p.m..Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 5 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, November 21, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Holiday Recipe Cards for Community Service

Earn community service by participating in the Library’s Tweens

& Teens Department Holiday Recipe Card Community Service Project! Each volunteer can submit up to five recipe cards. Recipe cards and volunteer forms can be found at the Library. Volunteers’ recipe cards will be available for other patrons to browse in the Tweens and Teens Room throughout the fall and may also be shared on the Library’s social media pages and website. Volunteers must use the recipe cards provided by the Library to write their recipes on. Volunteers must have previously made the dish they are submitting a recipe for and must include a review of the recipe in the form of coloring in stars on the recipe card (a recipe can receive up to five stars). Recipes should be legible and written as neatly as possible. All volunteers should cite the source in which they found the recipe on their recipe card (a source can be a cookbook or website, but can also be a family member or neighbor). Volunteers must return a volunteer form with their recipe cards; volunteers do not have to submit all 5 recipe cards at once and should do an additional form for recipes they submit at a later date. Recipes will be accepted now through December 18, 2023. Please return completed recipe cards and the volunteer form to the Community Service Drop-Off Box on the metal cabinet in the Tweens & Teens Room. Volunteers will receive one hour for every recipe they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens & Teens Department.

Thank You from the Friends of GCPL The Friends of the Garden City Public Library would like to thank the Garden City community and everyone who supported our book sale, bake sale and silent auction on November 4 and 5. All proceeds from the sale support library programs such as the museum passes, Monday matinée movies, and children’s, teen and adult programs. Thanks also to the Teen Advisory students who baked items for the bake sale and those who attended to bake sale. In addition, we would like to thank the following local businesses who generously donated gift cards to our silent auction baskets: • Anastasia’s Salon

• Garden City Pizza • La Nonna Bella Restaurant • Louie’s Restaurant • Prime Catering • Kiko Ramen • Dunkin’ Donuts 7th Street • Pizzeria G • GC Wines and Liquors • Noblesse Nail Spa • Avellino’s • The French Workshop • Seventh Street Gourmet Deli • Madison’s Niche For more information or to join the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, visit www.gardencitypl.org/ friends.

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

The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! Eligible books are those published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2023, aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, and that the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection If interested, please sign up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweensteens-best-books-2023-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

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Teens volunteer to make cards for veterans during the program Cards and Letters for Veterans, which was held Tuesday, November 7, at the Library. The cards made at the program, along with cards made by teen volunteers during the months of October and November and cards made by the mothers and daughters of the Garden City Chapter of the National Charity League, were presented at a Veterans Day program held at the Library on November 11.

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This is a photograph I took in October 1991 in front of the newly restored Toll Lodge at the east end of Seventh Street during the street fair. The man in the photo is Crawford Robertson. Crawford and his wife lived in Hilton Hall at the time. He and I both had a love of history and became friends toward the end of his life. He shared some great stories with me. You see, Crawford’s father was George Robertson who was the first American to win an international car race. He won the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race on Long Island and became a national celebrity in the early 20th Century. Years later Crawford’s dad was working for the Lincoln Motor Company as a goodwill ambassador. So when Crawford was 14 in 1927 living in a nearby town he became an eyewitness to history. It was in the wee hours of the morning on May 20, 1927 that his father and he arrived at the Garden City Hotel in a large Lincoln. Crawford had brought his best friend from across the street and his father along. The four of them were there to drive a young man, Charles Lindbergh, over to Roosevelt Airfield on Garden City’s eastern border. There they witnessed Lindbergh climb into his plane, the “Spirit of St. Louis,” and take off on the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean to Paris. What a great story! Crawford was a true gentleman the likes of which you don’t see much anymore. It was an honor to know him.

The GOP House: After One Year BY BOB MORGAN, JR. About one year ago, the voters decided, in the 2022 midterm elections, to elect a Republican majority in the House of Representatives. The margin of control was relatively slim, with 222 Republicans elected in the 435-member House, but it was enough to organize the chamber. The Republican cause was buoyed by significant gains in New York State. The decision to vote for the party not holding the Presidency, which is not at all unusual in midterm elections, was occasioned by a desire to place a check on the power of the Democrats. In addition, there were issues specific to 2022, including the perception of a weak economy and out of control inflation. There was also worry about the wave of undocumented migrants, and probably some concern about the war in the Ukraine. Here are some observations about the House under GOP control. Even control of one half of the legislative branch of government is important, since it means that the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats cannot move legislation without support within the House majority. This is particularly significant at a time when the courts are reining in the ability of the executive branch to take major actions without the express authorization of Congress. The result of this control by Republicans of the House has been compromises favorable to the GOP on budgetary issues, with lower levels of discretionary spending. Right now, Democrats may be forced to cut back grants of temporary asylum to migrants as a price for moving President Biden’s foreign policy agenda forward. On the other hand, there needs to be a realistic understanding by Republicans that control of the House in itself is not going to result in a 180 degree turnaround of public policy. While the power of the purse is important, the fundamental problem is that taking this power to the extreme of refusing to fund the government at all is basically a political loser, as well as being irresponsible. Indeed, a refusal to recognize political reality on the part of a few Republicans is related to the

GOP’s biggest blunder of the session -- the protracted leadership fights. It took fifteen ballots, the most in over 150 years, for Republicans to elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker in January. Then, Mr. McCarthy was subsequently deposed by the vote of eight hard-core members, which resulted in a chaotic series of ballots for a replacement speaker who could garner the support of almost all Republicans in the narrowly divided chamber. The little-known Representative Michael Johnson of Louisiana, was finally elected. The alleged sin of Mr. McCarthy was passing legislation with the help of Democrats to keep the government open after all other alternatives seemingly had vanished. Even though very few Republicans actually favored removing the Speaker, this was very much a self-inflicted wound. One other key advantage for Republicans is the ability to investigate. While a lack of enforceable subpoena powers create some issues, Republicans have been able to launch numerous inquiries into important subjects, some of which Democrats would prefer not to discuss, from the Covid response and the possible origin of the disease in China, to the rampant problems on the border, and have had ample opportunities to question Administration personnel. A side benefit is that it ends the ability of House Democrats to end inquiries of their own, such as their extended probe into the January 6 riots. Of course, there is a possibility of an impeachment inquiry in this House against Joe Biden based on alleged involvement with (and profit from) foreign business activities of his son, Hunter. My personal view is that GOP investigations have obtained considerable evidence of suspicious activities, but no smoking guns so far. Absent something really earthshaking, I would think that the investigations should continue, but impeachment, which will certainly result in a Senate acquittal of the President, is not a political winner. As with a number of areas involving this GOP House, sometimes less is more.

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From page 1 of removing the windows and taking them to the Indiana studio/workshop, where they will be stored, will be about $100,000. It will cost the village another $6,000 to insure them in storage. “Mr. Botti gave us a detailed estimate for the work, window by window. While I provided the Board with these details in a spreadsheet, the cost for restoring all of the windows in their current condition is about $447,000. If we were to put them back in the chapel – with decisions for the building ahead, though that’s a question I can’t answer – the cost of doing so would be about $47,416. That comes down to about $150,000 for the removal and putting them back and the $447,000 to restore them, totaling about $595,000 for all of it. However, if we are going to restore that building (St. Paul’s) this will be looked at as more of a drop in the bucket,” he said. With the award of this contract, the Board maintains that regardless of thefuture, the iconic stained glass windows must be addressed first. Administrator Suozzi said that considerations for preserving the stained glass windows have come up “many, many times in past Board of Trustees’ meetings over the last few years,” and individually, he has learned quite a bit about the history and procedures involved for stained glass preservation and restoration. A village resident, the late Arlene Chianese, urged prior Boards of Trustees to take actions and ensure the windows are safely maintained and ultimately preserved. Suozzi commented, “The stained glass was the last part of our initial stabilization effort for St. Paul’s from prior years by previous Village Boards. I had reached out to the Branchburg, New Jersey-based Femenella & Associates (founded by 55-year industry veteran Arthur J. Femenella Sr.) and recently, I consulted with his son Arthur J. Femenella Jr. and one of the principals of their firm was on-site previously, to personally review and document the windows. Mr. Femenella

also gave the village a proposal and then Mayor Carter Flanagan, Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano and myself with (Secretary of the Board) Courtney Rutt Rosenblatt had a meeting where we decided to expand the search and include other entities to make sure we’ve done our due diligence.” Administrator Suozzi had reached out to four or five other firms to discuss the iconic windows. “We shared with them what we wanted to see, and there was a firm in the Midwest we were planning to hear back from but they never provided an estimate. A second firm did not call back, and I also reached out to Mount Vernonbased Rohlf’s Stained & Leaded Glass, plus another firm upstate (D’Ambrosio Ecclesiastical Art Studio of Mt. Kisco) as well as Mr. Botti’s studios,” Suozzi explained.

Long history of stained glass work

He said that Botti’s family history in the business of art and stained glass caretaking runs deep. His father’s ancestral work in stained glass began in Italy, near Naples, in 1648. “His mother’s firm started in Florence between 1724 and 1726 – both sides of the family had ecclesiastical firms dealing with stained glasses and other forms of art, working with churches. The firm Mr. Botti now took root in the United States in 1864,” Suozzi explained. Following the resounding 61% favorable results from the October 21 St. Paul’s Opinion Poll, demolition of the whole building, Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano stated, is no longer a possibility. Despite community interest in preserving some or all of St. Paul’s, the chapel, which houses the windows, might not be saved, so the elaborate windows may not wind up back in their original location. Trustee Michele Harrington asked about a scenario in which the Village might not be able to get restoration grants if the stained glass windows have already been removed. She suggested that Garden City could seek guid-

ance from the New York State Historic Preservation Office. “This building is on the National Register of Historic Places – so are we doing the proper protocol? Have we looked into the SHPO guidance? Have we looked into what’s required for places listed on the National Register? Should we be filing something with the state ahead of time? If we’re eventually going to be working on this building, whether that is by adaptive reuse or some form of facadism, could we be held in non-compliance by taking out these windows without checking on all legal and regulatory work and requirements for the village? If we’re applying for grants and we have not complied with SHPO does that hurt us?” Trustee Harrington asked. Mayor Carter Flanagan tried to quell this issue and explained that work on stained glass windows usually requires their removal from historic structures, for the proper care and attention to detail from an expert such as Mr. Botti. “Even to put the windows back in a restored building this is the procedure that’s recommended. They are being removed to be restored,” the mayor said. Deputy Mayor Marciano commented that because Botti removed historic stained glass windows from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan and took them to Indiana for purposes of restoration work, Botti should be consulted. Both Mayor Carter Flanagan and Deputy Mayor Marciano confirmed that there were windows removed from St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Botti’s restoration project on them. “Every expert we’ve consulted with has suggested that the windows need to be taken out now to be worked on. Even to put them back in a restored building this procedure is what’s recommended. We should be listening to the renowned experts on stained glass windows. This gentleman removed windows from St. Patrick’s Cathedral and brought them to the shop where he’ll be working on our (St. Paul’s) stained glass and he returned those to St. Patrick’s,” Mayor

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St. Paul’s stained glass windows to be removed, restored

Carter Flanagan noted. She added, “we are responsible, as village trustees, and the windows are deteriorating where they should be removed because that’s been the recommendation. What struck me is that Mr. Botti said that we could go back in six months and the windows could be in the same condition but we could also go back to look next week and the windows might have deteriorated.”

Contracts to be reviewed by counsel

Trustee Ed Finneran commented that it’s absolutely clear that Mr. Botti is the right person for the job. “It is also clear that Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi has done excellent work in getting us to where we are today, however I think the issue that trumps everything that’s been discussed is that the contracts have not been reviewed by Village Attorney Gary Fishberg and out liabilities, if the questions are valid, have not been vetted properly.” He said despite the bad timing of possibly losing four weeks in which work could be done to remove the stained glass between mid-November and mid-December, the item should be deferred until the Board meets on December 14. Trustee Finneran, who worked as a lawyer for many years, shared with his fellow Board members, “I don’t think it is prudent for us to move forward until Cullen & Dykman has reviewed the contracts and made us aware of any and all potential liabilities.” Rather than accept these reasons for a deferral by the Board, Mayor Carter Flanagan helped move the contractual engagement of Botti Studio of Architectural Arts. Village counsel will take appropriate time to comb through details and hopefully hear from the New York State SHPO representatives. The mayor recommended approving the contract “subject to the village attorney’s review and approval” and the Board, with the exception of Trustee Bruce Torino, voted in favor.

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Traffic Comm looks at safety on village roads From page 1

Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson reported results of a September 18 study, following a first study done during summer with school not in session. “There was a big difference and on September 18 we recorded 1,511 vehicles or 126 per hour, compared with August 16 where we counted 699 cars and 58 cars per hour. The average speeds in the 85th percentile was not much different, from 25 mph to 29 in August and between 26 mph and 29 in September. There have been no reportable accidents since 2018, and the school bus stop at that corner has eight students both for mornings and afternoons,” he noted. Jackson told Commission members there are a lot of factors but not any more pressing than managing the large amount of cars that go through. “It’s a very busy area, especially with school in session,” he noted. Trustee Ed Finneran noted that the proposal for a four-way stop made sense but it can be confusing during the transition for drivers to see what was a twoway stop become a four-way, “especially for the first few days or weeks.” The Commission agreed with the proposal and unanimously the installation of four-way stop signs. Trustee Kelly said over time the adjustments will be made for those frequenting the intersection. “We converted Fourth Street and Hilton Avenue to a four-way stop and it works now, though there’s always the staggering at the beginning as people learn about it and figure that out,” he commented. Commissioner Jackson said while there have been times in Garden City when two-way stops were converted to four-ways with the unfortunate results of an increase in the number of accidents initially. He says the Fourth Street and Hilton Avenue example is a success story. “Usually in the East sections the four-way stops have been more advantageous than not. Also probably the same for the West,” he noted.

Truck Traffic Restrictions Evaluated

The Traffic Commission also discussed signage to restrict truck traffic on both Clinton Road and Washington Avenue from Old Country Road to Meadow Street. The restriction was

determined to be active for southbound traffic only; further review is needed for northbound restrictions. The Commission considered impacts for nearby Meadow Street and other residential streets. Trustee Kelly asked about where exactly the restriction would have to stop. Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni said the options discussed included Hempstead Turnpike and Peninsula Boulevard. As noted during prior meetings, back in May Borroni submitted the Villageapproved drawing of sign placement to Nassau County and the Village of Mineola for their approval. Garden City’s plans are subject to what occurs with neighboring jurisdictions, including any next step by the Village of Hempstead’s Traffic Safety Board. This matter had to be deferred until the next Commission meeting (scheduled for January). Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano said one of the concerns Commissioner Jackson raised was about the enforcement of the traffic regulations once signs are placed at the village’s border, “because at that point it is too late and there’s nowhere for them to go.” The Police Commissioner notes that there has to be an outlet provided once a truck enters that part of the village, “onto streets prepared for truck traffic.” “When we spoke with the lieutenant and the Hempstead DPW representative we explained that according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) that if they do it at Hempstead Turnpike, the businesses in the area will be accessible to local traffic; they would still have the ability to send trucks to the stores that require deliveries – truck restrictions do not prohibit local deliveries and UPS is a good example. They could still do that if they wish and it’s their (the county’s call),” he explained. Trustee Kelly said these trucks could still create situations on village roadways if they have a local delivery to make. He added that connecting issues for local roads prompted Garden City officials’ recent meeting with the Village of Hempstead administration, especially considering the truck traffic on the borders. The Commission directed village staff to try to close the loop on this matter before the week of Christmas. The Traffic Commission meeting

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also considered several “Status Updates on Issues Referred to Nassau County for study/action,” as detailed by DPW Superintendent Borroni. Trustee Kelly asked about creating a spreadsheet of information on the various traffic matters referred to Nassau County akin to “Accounts Receivable” with status tracking. Kelly noted that there are issues that appear to be not very complex, but the county is holding the cards. “The Stewart Avenue and Nassau Boulevard matter and why there aren’t Left-hand Turns designated for both directions, is crazy,” he commented. Kelly then learned from Superintendent Borroni and Police Commissioner Jackson that the item was approved by the County’s DPW. The change will be made, and Kelly especially took note of the southbound Nassau Boulevard condition with the addition of a left-turn signal.

Clinton Road issues

With a review for intersection speed humps along Clinton Road (a Nassau County road) design plans have been submitted to the Village of Garden City and they were reviewed by the DPW and GCPD staff, and comments were sent to the county. Borroni explained that construction on the speed humps is expected to start in summer 2024. “The last update was provided on November 3 by the County Public Works superintendent, noting that the County Attorney’s Office will be touching base with us shortly regarding this item,” he said. Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano checked on the timing anticipated for Clinton Road work, and it appears to be ahead of schedule. He also asked if there was a plan to alter the design of Clinton Road in any significant way, including the potential to widen it. Village Public Works Superintendent Borroni reported that no widening is planned but there would be curb replacements and sidewalk-cuts addressed. “They will be lowering the crack by about six inches,” he said. Deputy Mayor Marciano commented that it is good to hear the widening will not be taking place. A separate Commission agenda item covers the traffic study suggested to Nassau County for Clinton Road, including from the residential areas of the East by Sixth Street, up to Commercial Avenue. Trustee Kelly said construction has been organized for the IMA project. Superintendent Borroni said the traffic volume data has been collected, and upon initial reviews it warrants analysis by Nassau County including evaluating a potential traffic signal at Garden Street. “The County will share the results when that study is completed. We are

assuming that as they complete the analysis prior to the construction they might modify plans to include a traffic signal. That depends on the outcome of the County’s analysis,” he noted. The traffic signal at the busy intersection of Franklin Avenue and Stewart Avenue was investigated, and Superintendent Borroni shared the update: “Nassau County has added additional time to the southbound, left-turn movement. They have also prepared a work order to repair the defective traffic signal detector there which was affecting the overall operation of the signal. That work has been completed, and there is nothing further planned for that intersection,” he told the Commission members. After a quick comment from GCPD Commissioner Jackson about monitoring the intersection, Deputy Mayor Marciano asked to have a future update to consider what impact the change in the left-turn arrow timing would be making. Trustee Kelly noted that this item will continue on future Traffic Commission agendas as “Completed – item to be monitored.”

Merillon and Rockaway Avenues

For the potential redesign of the Merillon Avenue and Rockaway Avenue traffic signal, Superintendent Borroni received a draft plan from Nassau County for the village to weigh in on. “The current design includes some modifications from what was drafted and that will be shared once the County receives the plan from their consultants,” he said. Trustee Kelly commented that this represents good progress and the Commission hopes the process moves along for the area in front of Garden City High School. One more item the Traffic Commission had referred to Nassau County officials was potential for the left-turn signal at Washington Avenue and Eleventh Street “to be activated for afternoon traffic.” It is currently only active for morning hours. Borroni shared the November 2023 update with the Commission. “That request has been denied by Nassau County,” he reported. The Village has asked the county about this signal multiple times but the request continues to be denied. Deputy Mayor Marciano was alarmed to hear this as he notes Garden City presented facts about accidents on Eleventh to the county. Police Commissioner Jackson noted that there was no reason indicated for the denial but he assumes this was a concern about backing up the right lane of southbound traffic on Washington. “They seem to be hesitant about the afternoons with that,” Jackson said.

From page 1 recognized by the Science Teachers Association of New York State as winner of the Nicholas Romano Chemistry Award. The award celebrates the outstanding achievements of chemistry teachers within their second through fifth year of teaching. The marching band performed at US Bands Division Championships and earned their highest score in eight years. Our football team won the Nassau County and Long Island championships, and the fall school production of “Steel Magnolias” was a “big hit.” “Our students are so, so talented,” said Dr. Sinha. The District also hosted ten educators from Iceland, who spent the day at the schools following an international educator conference in Manhattan. Sinha shared, “They learned from us, we learned from them. They were really impressed by our spaces, like our innovation labs, and learning how we approach education.”

Other Key Updates

Educators, administrators and all building principals recently spent a day working on curriculum. A total of fifteen design teams began work on projects that ranged from primary K1 and special area writing up through high school English and social studies. They have a dual focus this year on stronger cross-disciplinary connections and quality assessment design across all disciplines and grade levels. Day two takes place in early December. Dr. Sinha said, “There has been a tremendous amount of planning done.” The team gave an overview of the elementary math and literacy fun night that took place mid-November at Stratford. Many parents, teachers and administrators worked together with students. Joseph Sileo, president of the board, encouraged participation in future sessions. During the prior meeting, one parent asked for improved communication about community events beyond the

District’s online calendar. Dr. Sinha followed up. “We’re now posting weekly events on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you for the great idea.” She also discussed the three recent bond community forums that were held both online and in-person. “There were some great questions, which you can find addressed online in our Q&A. We have a dedicated section on the front page of our website where you can find all related resources. We encourage you to take a look.” A related newsletter will go out next month. The Superintendent gave an update on the hiring process for the vacant assistant superintendent of curriculum position. Screening has started for about 70 applicants. Once completed, a committee composed of parents, teachers and administrators select finalists. “We’ll be making site visits to the current districts of those finalists. Expect a decision by February.”

Community Questions

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cerns following the last board meeting on integrated co-teaching classrooms. “When the board was asking questions, it came off as parents were overreacting and had a fear of change. Let’s move forward as a team. I’m not concerned about my son’s class today. I’m soon leaving Stratford, I’m going to be someone else’s problem. I want to make sure we know the exact numbers and prevent problems in the future.” She added, “My son had a test. He has two teachers and typically takes tests outside of the room in a special testing condition where he can ask questions or questions can be read to him. Only one teacher was there this time, so they took it all together. I’m not trying to beat a dead horse but I want to make sure people aren’t leaving too often or spreading themselves too thin. Thank you for what you do and I’m hoping to be on the ICT panel in the Spring.” The next Board of Education work session will take place on Tuesday, December 5th beginning at 8:15 p.m. at the Garden City High School.

Entrepreneurs collaborate on new west end cafe From page 16 receipt from the original Garden City store hung on the wall. He was drawn to collaborate with Brivio with her innovative and professional kitchen space on New Hyde Park Road. Matt spoke highly of the Viking stove and other equipment already existing and Brivio complimented his vision to change her granite countertops to wood for the softer and natural coffeehouse feel, evident with the layout of hi-tops, seating, a large work table and the counter’s stools plus a two-top in front of the shop. The cafe boasts what Brivio describes as “the Maserati of espresso machines” with the new Samremo. Their coffee comes from Matt’s careful selection of a New York City roastery as he lived in the East Village and developed a liking for a city-based MUD New York Coffee brand. He even visited the MUD facility and plant and sampled every type of coffee. “They are making custom beans for us, all slow-roasted and small batch, and the gentleman handling their roasting travels to Colombia, Peru and Ethiopia for visits to the farmers who source all their coffee beans. They come out here to work with our baristas and dial in on what the espresso shots should taste like – this is essentially our coffee consultant/supplier,” Griffith explained. Brivio noted that the coffee is unique and not the run-of-the-mill cup you can buy in a national brand’s store or at a bagel shop. Barista Amanda Frascati

from Oceanside and chef Kyria Simpson of Queens are staff at The Well Seasoned Chef Cafe. Food options to pair with the fantastic coffee, cappuccino, and other drinks (hot or iced) include scones, muffins and other baked goods. The cafe’s avocado toast has become quite popular. Soups by Chef Sophia are seasonal, with chicken and rice and vegan black bean on the menu during November. Brivio noted the gluten-free, organic and vegan options that her place makes fresh each day (most soups are gluten-free). “Nothing is being opened from a box, nothing arrived packaged or frozen. All the foods are made fresh – lemon is being zested in the kitchen and scones are being folded and baked. We will always keep the integrity of good clean food,” she said. Griffith knows Garden City residents love walking their dog around the beautiful blocks and into the areas of shops and businesses. He noted a bowl filled with water they put in front of The Well Seasoned Chef, and the staff also has treats for pups. “Since opening the cafe on October 30 we’ve had many people walking their dog stop by us and say hi and grab a coffee. This strip with businesses, Repeal and boutiques, is a hidden pocket of the village,” he said. Brivio notes the parking lot behind the cafe and shops along New Hyde Park Road as well as church visitors who can stop by on weekday mornings. At 3 p.m. the cafe transitions back

to The Well Seasoned Chef culinary arts studio, with chefs and students arriving for classes after a cleanup from the lunch and post-lunch service and patrons. “Everything gets moved off the counter for the cooking and demonstrations,” Brivio noted. Matt Griffith says the venue creates the balance of hosting and serving more local residents and the studio is coming into its own as a novel community space. “This will bring more people into a local coffee shop to interact with us. People will come in and feel at home because this is our home too,” he said. Chef Sophia explained the enthusi-

asm to share the atmosphere and spirit of their local coffee shop, created by two locals, with the community. “We’re investing in our own neighborhood! It’s lovely to see what Garden City can be in revisiting its traditions; the bakeries, delis and places you want to visit all the time. With the larger commercial influx nobody knows the customer’s name and what their order is when they see them. This is a walking town and we’re seeing everyone out. We offer Garden City a local place where you’ll come in, the food will be fresh, warm and real – and our prices are much better too!” she noted.

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Garden City Community Church changes lives “The tiny seed knew that in order to grow it needed to be dipped in dirt, covered in darkness and struggle to reach the light.” -- Sandra Kring

The Garden City Community Church

EAB plans sustainability discussion on Jan. 10 Please join the Garden City Environmental Advisory Board for a round-table discussion on sustainability! The meeting will take place at the Village Hall Board Room on January 10, at 7:30 p.m. The discussion will explore sustainability at different stages of life. Participants will address how to practice sustainability, as well as the importance of sustainability in career paths. The discussion will aim to align schools, businesses and jobs with

environmental concerns. The roundtable discussion is open to all community members interested. There will be an emphasis on volunteer and career opportunities in the growing field of sustainability. High school and college students, as well as recent graduates, or individuals involved in an environmental initiative or program are invited to lead the discussion. If interested please email: mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net

“Every good thing in this world started with a dream, prepare to be amazed!” This is how Willy Wonka attracted the attention of folks to savor the best chocolate the world has ever tasted. Young, wide-eyed, full of hope, and optimism, Willy Wonka captured the essence of a world that truly is seeking for an inspiration. There is a Willy Wonka in every heart of the members of Garden City Community Church (GCCC.) A heart that is desperately dreaming of a place where “God is Still Speaking.” A dream to amaze the world as the best church that one could ever hope for. A sanctuary, a place of safety, a home, a refuge, a shelter, a harbor where we can cast our anchor. This is the hope of every member of the GCCC. It has been a possible dream for more than 90 years, GCCC has been changing lives. For this matter, the Stewardship theme for 2023–2024 is, “Because of You, Our Church Changes Lives.” On Sunday, December 3, at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, the GCCC Stewardship drive will start a special dedication service. Stewardship is the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. God entrusted the earth to us, and it is our responsibility to care for our environment. In GCCC, it is our duty to generously pledge much time, energy, talents, and financial support to make the ministry of our church move forward. Throughout the year, parents, youth leaders, long-time members, new members, children, friends, staff, and clergy dedicate themselves in the ministry of faith and stewardship. Some of the ways GCCC changes lives are: • The Youth Mission Trips – The lives of the parents, youth leaders, and young people are changed as they participate on mission trips to help and serve others. • On Saturday, December 2, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 (Noon) will be the Annual Christmas Tree Sale. There will be 6 – 9-foot trees, garlands, wreaths as well as baked goods and ornaments to purchase – something for everyone. The proceeds of the sale go toward offsetting the cost of the summer’s youth program. • The Children’s Ministry with Amanda Dias, Youth Ministry and Outreach Coordinator, with the support of parents, young adults, and youth helpers creatively provides biblical and faith formation lessons

for the children. • On Saturday, December 2, at 8:00 a.m., Men’s Breakfast – All men are welcome to join at the Carle Place Diner at 151 Old Country Road in Carle Place for an opportunity to enjoy relaxed fellowship and conversation over a shared meal. At 3:00 p.m., there will be Christmas Caroling to the homebound church members to help GCCC spread Christmas joy. • On Sunday, December 3, at 4:30 p.m., The Candlelight Christmas Concert will start the holidays with music, fellowship, and dinner! The adult, children, and bell choirs will perform to get us into the Christmas spirit. Frank Crosio, Minister of Music will present the musical arrangement and direction of the choirs. • On Sunday, December 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the worship service, there will be Christmas pageant presented by the Sunday school. Rev. Arlen’s Nativity Story Quiz time. Stewardship is an invitation to acknowledge the change we have seen and want to see come about through our GCCC experience. Like Willy Wonka, GCCC dreams of amazing the world with life changing experiences and this could be accomplished with the help of everyone to generously give our time, talents, energy, love, and resources. As GCCC looks to the future, let us be guided by: Our Purpose: Building a community where all are enriched through Christian Love, Service, and Spiritual Renewal. Our Vision: Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at GCCC. We have services, events, and programs for all ages. Our Sunday Worship Service is in-person and live-streamed. For information on how to attend our services virtually or in person, please contact the church office churchoffice@thegccc.org. To get information regarding our virtual and in-person worship services and programs, visit our website at www. theGCCC.org. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ. It is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community. We are located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website, www.theGCCC.org.

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net From page 24 showed up for resident Mike Kenny, raising thousands in funding for brain cancer research and support through the purchase of #KennyStrong hats. To check out scenes from Race Day, visit www.gcturkeytrot.com.

GCFD Operation Santa

The Garden City Volunteer Fire Department will once again be bringing Operation Santa to our Village the week of December 4th. We will attempt to pass every block in town, however due to some space restrictions (dead ends, cul-de-sacs) we may not be able to visit every block. Santa will leave GCFD HQ each evening at approximately 6:30

p.m. and will be out in the neighborhood until approximately 8:30 p.m.. The schedule will be as follows. However, it is subject to change due to weather or emergency response: Monday, December 4th Zone 1 North Estates / Western Section Tuesday, December 5th Zone 2 & 5 Central / Estates Section Wednesday, December 6th Zone 3 North Eastern Section Thursday, December 7th Zone 6 South Eastern Section Friday, December 8th Zone 4 South Western / Estates Section Everyone is able to track Santa’s

route by visiting GCFD Santa Tracking page. Link will be posted each day on the GCFD Facebook Page.

Happening In Garden City

Monday, December 4th 1:30 p.m. Movie Matinée: To Catch A Thief at the Library 7:00 p.m. Family Bingo at the Library. Must register. Tuesday, December 5th 9:30 a.m. Morning Pickleball at the Field House. Nominal fee. Call the Recreation Office at 465-4075 for more info. 4:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board meeting at the Library. Must register. 7:30 p.m. Board of Commissioners of

Cultural & Recreational Affairs meeting at the St. Paul’s Activity Center Wednesday, December 6th 6:00 p.m. Planing Commission meeting at Village Hall 7:30 p.m. Adult Men’s Basketball at the Field House. Nominal fee. Call the Recreation Office at 465-4075 for more info. Thursday, December 7th 7:30 p.m. Adult Volleyball at the Field House. Nominal fee. Call the Recreation Office at 465-4075 for more info. Sunday, December 10th 3:30 p.m. Village Christmas Tree Lighting and Hanukkah Festival of Lights on the Village Green

THE OFFICE CAT From page 25 7N, and when she exited her vehicle, a passenger from another vehicle forcibly took her pocketbook from her and then tried to steal her vehicle. The victim resisted, and the suspect then gave up and fled in the subject vehicle operated by a second suspect. The victim’s cellphone was later located in Floral Park. NCPD reported these subjects apparently committed a similar offense later in the day in Flower Hill. Suspended registration A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on November 25th. Smoke smell On November 25th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for the smell of smoke on November 25th. Upon investigation, Firefighters determined the home was safe. Excessive speed A New Hyde Park motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on November 25th. Arrest for credit card theft Officers arrested a 33-year-old male for allegedly using another person’s stolen credit card information to pay for an order at a 7th Street restaurant on November 26th. He was charged with Identity Theft, Petit Larceny, and Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification. Suspended license A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, suspended registration, and tinted windows.

Carbon monoxide Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a CO alarm on November 26th. Firefighters detected elevated carbon monoxide levels due to a malfunctioning boiler. The boiler was shut down, and the home vented. There were no reported injuries. Unlicensed operation A Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on November 26th. Fallen tree On November 26th Garden City Police safeguarded Hilton Avenue for a large fallen tree limb. Village employees responded and removed the limb. Burnt food alarm On November 26th the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm. They determined the cause to be burnt food. Truck stolen, found On November 27th a landscape truck was reported stolen on Prospect Street. Upon investigation, it was located at the Roosevelt Field Mall. Multiple truck tickets On November 27th a Clinton Road truck driver was charged with out-ofclass operation, unsafe tires, improper plates, and an unregistered vehicle. Dog reunited with people On November 27th the Garden City Police used the Department’s Chip Reader to determine the owner of a found dog, which was returned to family members. Unauthorized account On November 27th a victim reported that their identity had been stolen and used to open an unauthorized bank account.

Excessive speed On November 27th a Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle and excessive speed in a school zone. No permits On November 27th a victim reported that they had paid a contractor to file work permits and later determined the permits were never obtained. Identity theft On November 27th two victims reported that their identities had been stolen and used to open unauthorized bank and credit card accounts. Accidental alarm The GCFD and GCPD responded to a 7th Street restaurant on November 27th for a fire alarm. They determined it was activated by cleaners. Unsecured hazmat On November 27th a Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving with unsecured hazardous materials and having no trailer safety chain.

Smoking boiler The GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a smoke condition on November 27th. Firefighters determined the cause to be a boiler issue and rendered the area safe. Unauthorized charges A victim lost his wallet in Parking Field 9E and later determined there were unauthorized charges against his credit card. Holiday DWI Enforcement Officers were assigned to DWI patrols from November 23rd through November 26th. There were no DWI arrests or DWI-related crashes reported during this time period. The assigned Officers did issue five tickets for unsafe lane use, four tickets for excessive speed, and five tickets for miscellaneous traffic violations. Toys for Tots collection The Police Department continues to collect toys for the Annual U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive. Anyone wishing to participate may deliver new unwrapped toys to the Police Department by December 18th.

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IN MEMORIAM Rosalie Burke Murphy

Rosalie Burke Murphy, 80, of Garden City passed away on November 25, 2023 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Rosalie was born on April 12, 1943, to James and Winifred Burke in Elmhurst, New York. Proud of her Irish heritage, her upbringing molded her character of familial love, devotion, independence, diligence and faith in God. Rosalie graduated from Dominican Commercial High School. She earned a degree in English from St. John’s University, followed by a Master’s in Education from Hunter College. For more than 30 years, Rosalie worked as a New York City Public School teacher. She taught in both Harlem and Jackson Heights. Her longest held position was as an ESL kindergarten in Jackson Heights. Hundreds of New Americans learned English under her tutelage. Many of her students still remember her fondly. Rosalie was an avid reader, proud supporter of the Garden City Public Library, and a long-time parishioner at the Church of St. Joseph. In 2002, Rosalie retired and spent her time with family, traveling with her sister, and reading. She was a daily attendee at the Garden City Pool each summer. In her retirement speech, Rosalie quoted Robert Fulghum’s All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten reminding us all “no matter how old you are, when you go

IN MEMORIAM

out into the world it is best to hold hands and stick together.” Rosalie will be greatly missed, but we take comfort in knowing she is reunited with those who have gone before her and beloved Jesus. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents James Burke and Winfred Melican Burke; her siblings, Winifred Eileen Burke Hensler and Clare Burke Borsic; and her former husband, Edward Murphy. She is survived by her daughter Kathryn Murphy, of Astoria, New York; and her son, Edward Murphy (Katherine) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and their daughter Elizabeth. She is survived by her nephews, James Burke (Angela) and John Borsic; niece, Christina Hensler (Kevin); great nephews James Burke and Dylan Fitzpatrick; great nieces, Alexandra and Olivia Burke; sister-inlaw Frances Murphy, numerous cousins and many great friends. Funeral services for Rosalie will be held on December 2, 2023 at 9:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church Garden City. Interment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens. The family will receive friends at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home on December 1, 2023 from 4 to 7pm. Online condolences can be shared at www. fairchildfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance or the Queens Public Library.

Bridget Kaufmann

Bridget Lynch Kaufmann was born February 15, 1935 in Buffalo NY. She had three siblings, Rosemay, Jack and Anne supported by parents John and Bridget Lynch. The family moved to New York City. After years of living in Manhattan, the Lynchs moved to Forest Hills. Bridget attended Bishop McDonnell High School in Brooklyn and Hunter College in Manhattan. Post graduation her first professional job was in Manhattan at New York Life. It was in Forest Hills that Bridget met and married Ernest Kaufmann. They had three daughters; Barbara, Christine, and Eileen. In 1970 the family moved to join other family members on Long Island. They settled in Garden City and became active parishioners in St. Anne’s Parish. Bridget became a Girl Scout leader, a school recess guard and a reluctant driver. Bridget joined gyms and did yoga. She took lessons and played tennis at the town's playgrounds in addition to tennis round robin parties with Ernie. Together, they joined Marriage Encounter where they found lifelong friends. Later in life, Bridget became a Eurcharistic minister at St. Anne's church and a member of the Catholic Daughters. With their girls busy in HS, Bridget worked as a personal assistant in Garden City. Bridget and Ernie remained in Garden City and enjoyed their years of grandparenting. With one daughter in the Midwest, they enjoyed many car adventures to visit two of their grandsons. With the remaining 7 grandkids

Bridget Kaufmann in Garden City, Bridget and Ernie went to basketball games, football games, spring concerts, costume parades, band performances, kickline performances, crew and running meets. Bridget was a trooper! Bridget passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023. Bridget was predeceased by her sister Rose and brother Jack. She is survived by her husband Ernie, her three daughters, her sister Ann, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons.

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Winifred Marie Connolly November 14, 1941 - November 26, 2023

Winnie Connolly passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on a crisp November day in 1941 to Julius and Winifred Reek, Winnie brought warmth and joy into the lives of everyone she met. Winnie's life was an ever-expanding story of love and family. Growing up in Astoria, Queens, alongside her two older brothers, she attended Bishop McDonnell High School, a place where new friendships would grow into lifelong bonds. It was also during this time that she met and fell in love with Jim Connolly from neighboring Jackson Heights, tying the knot with him in 1965. Together, they built a family that would become the center of Winnie's universe. Amidst the lively chaos of raising a spirited quartet of boys and finally welcoming a daughter in 1977, Winnie infused every moment with playfulness. Her parenting style was uniquely her own—she turned mundane moments into games, car rides into adventures, and composed original songs on the fly for learning one’s address or for rocking a child to sleep which will forever echo in our hearts. The reach of her caring and love extended far beyond her immediate family, embracing nieces, nephews, and friends' children. Always ready with an open ear and sage advice, Winnie became a cherished confidante to many. Summers in Hampton Bays were her happy place, where she documented the laughter and milestones in meticulous logbooks, dispensed snacks generously from her beach bag, and engaged in spirited Scrabble battles. As the matriarch of an ever-expanding Connolly clan, Winnie gracefully transitioned into her role as a loving grandmother, keeping her grandchildren entertained, ensuring they were always occupied and, of course, out of trouble. Even after the passing of her beloved Jim, her partner of nearly 50 years, Winnie found solace and friendship in Hilton Hall. There, she seamlessly became a part of a close-knit group, sharing

IN MEMORIAM Dr. Joseph Cumella

Winnifred Connolly stories, laughter, and playing exuberant games of Mahjong and Words with Friends. Winnie is preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Winifred, her brothers Tom and Joe, and her dear husband Jim. Winnie's journey is marked by the love she leaves behind amongst her devoted children - Jimmy (Kathy), Michael (Sheila), Kevin, Tom, and Tricia (Eddie); an impressive array of 15 grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, and cousins who were touched by her boundless love. In celebrating Winnie's life, let us cherish the laughter, the love, and the indomitable spirit that defined her. May her memory be a source of comfort and inspiration for all those who were fortunate enough to be touched by her presence. Friends and family are invited to join the family for a wake to commemorate her life on Thursday, November 30th at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City from 4pm-8pm. The funeral mass will be held on Friday at 10:15am at St Joseph’s Church, also in Garden City. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Lupus Foundation of America or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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A remarkably accomplished yet humble patriarch who leaves an enduring legacy of service, compassion and commitment to his family, Dr. Joseph Cumella passed away on November 23, 2023, at the age of 98. Joseph was born on July 12, 1925, to parents Carmelo and Carmela Cumella in East New York, N.J. Though his parents hailed from Sicily, they wanted Joseph to be an American citizen, so they came to the U.S. for his birth. He returned to Italy after a few months, and his childhood was spent in Porto Empedocle, Sicily. Even as a young boy he felt destined for more, and at the age of 10 Joseph traveled north to attend boarding school. After finishing private school and university he entered medical school in Turin to become a physician and surgeon. Once he completed medical school in November of 1952, Joseph headed back to the U.S. where his parents and sister had already begun their new lives in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Almost immediately after his return he was drafted into the Navy, where he served as a physician and officer on an aircraft carrier during the Korean War. Following his time in the service, Dr. Cumella spent two years as a general surgeon on staff at Polyclinic Hospital in New York City where he met the love of his life, a nurse from Edmonton Alberta, Canada, named Olga. After just six months of dating they married in January of 1961 and spent 61 years together until Olga’s death in 2021. Soon after marrying Olga, Dr. Cumella opened his first private practice in Mineola. Later he joined the staff of Nassau Hospital (which eventually became Winthrop Hospital and is now NYU Langone Hospital). He served as chief of surgery there in the mid 70s and continued on staff for more than three decades, retiring from practice in July 1996. As a physician, the mild-mannered Dr. Cumella was known for his kind bedside manner, attentiveness to those in his care and willingness to engage in even the most difficult of conversations with patients and their families. He and Olga lived in Westbury, for over 50 years where they raised three children: Joseph, James and Jean-Marie (Addeo-Levantini). Dr. Cumella was an exacting yet loving father. Family was incredibly important to him, and dinners and holidays were always spent surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins. Dr. Cumella could often be found puttering around the garden, saving

Dr. Joseph Cumella a wayward insect, or embarking on a home improvement project. Dr. Cumella was also an avid boater and fisherman, upgrading his seafaring vessels several times over the years and was an active member of the Sagamore Yacht Club in Oyster Bay for 20 years. Later, he joined the Garden City Country Club. In 2014 he and his wife relocated to Pompano Beach, Fla., where they reveled in their retirement and spent many happy hours traveling, spending time with their grandchildren, or sitting on their waterfront balcony, watching the boats go by. He is survived by his children Joseph, James (Nancy) and JeanMarie (Ron Levantini); and seven grandchildren: Joseph Jr., Alec, Eliza, Danielle, Evan, CJ, Lia, and three bonus grandchildren Ronnie, Neil and Matthew. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NYU Langone @ give. nyulangone.org. Those who knew Dr. Cumella will remember him as a lifelong man of service who loved his family deeply and cared for countless many in his community without prejudgment or bias. Though his tenure as a physician ended many years ago, to this day the memories of his good works live on through former colleagues and patients. In the words of William Saroyan: “But try to remember that a good man can never die. You will see your brother many times again — in the streets, at home, in all the places of the town. The person of a man may go, but the best part of him stays. It stays forever.”

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IN MEMORIAM

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7,000 runners take to streets for Turkey Trot 2023

The 46th annual Garden City Turkey Trot was one for the record books! On a beautiful sunshine-filled Thanksgiving morning, more than 7,000 runners and walkers participated in the Turkey Trot’s three races: The Challenger Division Race, The Fun Run and the 5 Mile Race. This was the biggest turnout at the Turkey Trot to date. To start the day, the Challenger Division Race had its biggest turnout ever! The smiles on participants’ faces when they crossed the finish line was priceless. No doubt witnessing the courage and enthusiasm of these wonderful Challenger Division athletes is the best way to start off a cherished national holiday. Special thanks to Jane Nobile, the entire GCAA Challenger team and Race Committee member Kevin Cudahy for making this race such a special event. Next up at 9:30 a.m. was the incredibly large, fantastic and continuously growing 1.4-mile Fun Run with 3,288 participants. At this rate the Fun Run might soon surpass its big brother, the 5 Mile Race — but not quite yet. 3,661 ran in the 10:00 a.m. 5 Mile Race. As always that included many college aged and 20 something folks who were out late Wednesday night with their friends and still came out to run 5 miles with little sleep. It’s good to be young! The winner of this year’s 5 Mile Race and the Jim Flynn Memorial Trophy was Matthew McDonald, 30 (Cambridge, MA, whose winning time was 24:55. The first female finisher was Aileen Barry (Manhasset, NY), with a time of 28:16. The Patrick Ryan Award for the first Garden City finisher went to Sean Loggie, 15, with a time of 28:52. Madeline Pohmer, 16 (Columbus, Ohio) was the first Fun Run finisher. The runners and walkers in Long

We love the Turkey Trot!!!

Runners take over Stewart Avenue! Island’s biggest and oldest Turkey Trot all say they love the community feel and giving back spirit of the Race. All net race proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and The INN. Runners also raised significant funds through additional donations to the 3 charities when they registered online for the race at www.gcturkeytrot.com. The runners also brought a tremendous amount of food for the Turkey

Trot Food drive which benefits The INN and helps feed the hungry. A sneaker drive by GC High School senior Connor Escoffery was a great success. Thank you runners! Even the proceeds from thesale of La Bottega’s very popular $5 pasta dishes at Wednesday’s pre-race packet pickup is donated to charity! Thank you La Bottega — Marisa & Giuseppe & Melania Ruta and Serena Normandia and team! Runners love the big race feel of the Garden City Turkey Trot with the

huge Start Line Arch, an Elite Runners corral, the professional Race MC and the all- venue sound system to get the crowd pumped up with good tunes. The Turkey Trot would not be possible without the generous support of the following corporate sponsors: National Land Tenure, Merrill Lynch, Select Sector SPDRs, La Bottega, Caffe Barocco, Howard Hanna/Coach Realtors, New York Spine Institute, Albanese Organization, Inc., Bethpage

#BE KENNY STRONG - Many, many many people came out to show some love and support for not only Mike but also for Deirdre, Charlotte & Ryan. They don’t make a camera lense wide enough to show all that are sending love, thoughts & prayers their way!

Turkeys on the run! Federal Credit Union, Daniel Gale/ Sotheby’s, Doc O'Grady's, Harder Tree and Landscape Service, Compass, The Murph’s Famous Bloody Mary Mix, Recovry PT and Island Foot & Ankle. And how about the professional massage tables for pre-race stretch and postrace massage manned by Race Sponsor Recovrty PT — thank you Kevin Alves, J Singh the Recovry PT team. Lenore Rust and her Banana Bread Baking Co. make so many runners and specta-

tors happy with delicious banana bread. Thank you Lenore! And thanks to Tom Murphy and Barb’s Beer team and The Murph’s Famous Bloody Mary Mix team too! New this year was a food trolley truck by 1st Class Concessions selling funnel cake and other goodies proved to be a big hit. Race Director Ken Aneser knows he has the best Race Committee! “Every one on the team works very hard to put on a fun quality event. The attention

The Challenger Division Start! Thanks Jane Nobile for all the work you do for the Challenger Division! Hey, that’s Al Vanasco & Mr. Turkey getting them ready!

Hey, we’re related to the turkey! Left to right: Christina Lampasi, Jack Aneser, Meredith Aneser, Ken Aneser, James Paisley, Kelly Aneser, Meegan Aneser & Sean Dillmeier.

Race Committee members (left to right) Bob Freeman, Kevin Cudahy and Ray Martinez get ready to start the 5 mile race. If you look close, you can see the U.S. flag that a runner carries high and proud for 5 miles! to detail and level of execution is very evident and impressive with such a large event. Organizing this race with 13 of your friends each year is a blast!” Thank you Race Committee members: Steve Brita , Chris Caporicci, Kevin Coffey, Kevin Cudahy, Bob Freeman, Chris Giarraputo, Adam Karol, Mike Kopcak, Brian Kubler, Ray Martinez, Sergio Nicolosi, Ian Paisley and Phil

Puccio. The race would not be possible without hundreds of volunteers who give their time and energy to help make the race a success. Of the many volunteers, a few stood out for their extra effort. The Race Committee named brothers Dylan and Kyle Galanti as the 2023 Continued on page 54

Race Director Ken Aneser with (left to right) Erika, Marybeth & Barry Giarraputo, Joann & Ed Schwendemann, Olivia & Joe Giarraputo at start of Fun Run! BG, the sun glare got you but not your awesome pilgrim hat!

The Welcome to the Turkey Trot team (left to right) Race Committee members Brian Kubler, Adam Karol and race volunteer Sophia Amiratti.

National Charity League girls are the best!!! Left to right: Daniella Bacich Kiera Bohan, Kaitlin Bohan, Nora Houston, Ella Fabilli, Alex Eschmann & Lila Quinones. Thank you girls!

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7,000 runners take to streets for Turkey Trot 2023

7,000 runners take to streets for Turkey Trot 2023 Continued from page 53 Turkey Trot Volunteers of the Year. Great job and thank you! Thanks to our Race Marshalls Carrie Bambino (Mile 1), Tricia Kubler (Mile 2), Tom Brosnan (Mile 3) and Bill Lucano (Mile 4). Special thanks to Tim & Kelly Worstell who host the Hampton Road water stop and Jimmy & Brenda Blum who host the Whitehall Boulevard water stop. Special thanks to the Garden City Recreation Department, the Garden City Police Department, the Garden City Fire Department, the Garden City

Department of Public Works, NYU Winthrop Ambulance and the Nassau County Law Enforcement Explorers. And last but not least, a very special thanks to “Mr. Turkey” who did a great job at this year’s race. We are all so fortunate to have a terrific community that loves this race and works hard to make it happen each year. Thank you all! The Race Committee wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy holiday season and looks forward to the 47th Garden City Turkey Trot next year!

Of course they want funnel cake!

Everybody loves their Turkey Trot photos!

The Recovry PT team busy at work stretching out runners — check out the tent — Limitless Longevity sounds like a good plan!

Lenore Rust makes tasty banana bread for hungry runners that will soon crowd her tent! Thanks Lenore!

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Letters to Santa

It’s time to send letters to Santa and the Recreation Department will speed up the process! A special “Santa’s Mailbox” will be set up in the waiting area of the Recreation Department’s Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Avenue beginning December 4th. Children can drop their letters in the mailbox and Santa will send them a personalized reply. Santa’s mailbox will be available through December 20.

Christmas Candy Contest

In addition to sending their letters to Santa, kids can take a chance at guessing the number of candy pieces in the jar next to Santa’s mailbox and the child whose guess is closest to the actual number will win the jar, candy and all! As with Santa’s mailbox, the candy contest will be available from December 4 to December 20.

Christmas Coloring/ Drawing Contest

Show off your creative side by joining our Christmas Coloring/ Drawing Contest! Contestants have the opportunity to color one of 2 Christmas themed pictures or get really creative and draw their own! Submissions will be accepted at the Rec Office via mail or in person during office hours. Don’t miss out on a chance to win a prize! We will be accepting submissions until Friday, December 22nd. The flyer can be found on our website gardencityrecreation.org.

Garden City Recreation Children’s Tennis Lessons Winter 2023–24

The Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the start of the WINTER children’s tennis program. Registration begins on Monday, December 4, and classes begin on Monday, January 8. All classes are held at the Community Park indoor tennis center and are available to Garden City residents’ ages 4 through 16 years old. How to register: • In person at the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Ave). The recre-

ation office is open M – F from 8:30 am. to 4:30pm. You can download a registration form at our website: gardencityrecreation.org • By mail: Mail in your registration form and check to the Recreation Office • Register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net .You need a password to register online. If you do not have a password please go to the Recreation office, with proof of residency, to receive one. If paying by check, please make check payable to Inc. Village of Garden City If paying by credit card please use: Mastercard, Visa or Discover. We do not accept American Express at this time. For more information, call the Recreation Office at 516 465-4075 ***Non-resident children who attend Garden City Public Schools can register for tennis lessons beginning December 11th. Registration must be done by mail or in person at the Recreation Office. Those who would like to register for our tennis program must prove they attend one of the Garden City Public Schools. Proof must accompany registration. An additional $50 fee will pertain to anyone in this category. Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”.

Garden City Pool Job Interviews for the 2024 Season — New Employees Only (Lifeguards and Attendants)

The Garden City Pool is holding interviews for NEW EMPLOYEES for the 2024 summer positions on the following dates: • Thursday, Dec 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Friday, Dec 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Saturday, Dec 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you worked at the Pool last summer, please come to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, on the above dates, to pick up an application

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for rehire for this coming summer. You must be 15 years of age or older to apply. We will accept calls to schedule interviews beginning on Tuesday, December 5. To schedule an interview please call the Recreation Office at 516 465-4075. After scheduling your interview please stop by the Recreation Office to pick up an employment application. When you come to your interview please bring the completed application. Interviews will be held at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue Lifeguards must have their Nassau County Certification and be up to date on their CPR (CPR needs to be renewed yearly) prior to beginning work. Please arrive at your interview on time and dressed appropriately.

Adult Evening Programs at the Field House

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House begin on Wednesday, October 11 according to the following schedule: • Mondays: Mens’ Basketball 7:30–10 p.m. • Wednesdays: Mens’ Basketball 7:30–10 p.m. • Thursdays: Adult Volleyball 7:30–10 p.m. These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school OR adults who can show proof of graduating Garden City high school (diploma, student ID card). A picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075. A fee schedule will be place for any resident adult interested in participating in Adult Activities in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. The fee schedule is as follows: 10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $50 5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $25 A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. Passes may be purchased at the fieldhouse when arriving for your sport. PLEASE NOTE - A resident participant may bring in 1 non- resident guest. This rule will be strictly enforced. These guest must arrive and leave with the resident. There are no passes for non- residents. The daily fee for the non-resident guest is $8. To purchase one of the passes, please fill out the attached application and mail to or visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff. All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” or credit card

only, no cash will be accepted.

St. Paul’s Fieldhouse Adult Pickleball Program

Pickleball will begin again in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Tuesday, October 10. This program is open to Garden City residents only, Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 to noon. Each session will consist of open play with everyone attending round robining in to play. If you attend the first session you must pay again to stay for the second session. There will be no reserving of courts for individual play. A monitor will be available for any person wishing to learn the game. The fee schedule to attend is as follows: 10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $50 5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $25 A participant may also “pay as you go”. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. To purchase one of the passes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff at the time of attendance. Check or credit card payment is preferred.

Evenings Only Platform Court Membership Application for Residents

Platform Tennis membership applications for evening only play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play after 5 p.m. for membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department. The fee for membership will be $165. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City.”

Platform Court Membership Application for Residents

Platform tennis membership applications for unlimited play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department. The fee for membership will be $250.00. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full payment. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.

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GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS

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GC Galaxy complete first travel season

GC Galaxy! The GU9 Garden City Galaxy completed its first travel season together! Starting with their summer training sessions, through the East Meadow summer tournament and CFC Columbus Day weekend tournament, these girls have been focused and determined to improve their skills and come together as a team. Despite multiple rainouts that per-

GC Galaxy are all smiles with their biggest fan. mitted them to only play three games in the first two months of the regular season, these girls trained hard and working together they went 5-1-1 in November to take second place in their division. Starting with rock solid goalkeeping from Kay Pellish and Claire Scuderi along with the strong defensive play from Amelia Bacich, Anna Ringh, Stella Sparacello and Greta Loesch, the

Lena Murray and Amelia Bacich looking for high fives after Addie Bowen's goal.

Galaxy only surrendered 8 goals over 10 games, with 3 shutouts. The Galaxy midfield, led by playmakers Ali Atteritano, Amelia Wunsch, and Lena Murray, controlled the pace of play and not only helped create scoring opportunities for our strikers, Addie Bowen, Hailey Bennett and Taylor Pombar, but also scored a few goals themselves, Truly a full team effort!

Ali Atteritano sending a through ball.

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The girls played hard and had fun both on and off the field with team birthday parties, team dinners, block parties and more. The Galaxy coaches are looking forward to the team's continued development and more fun in the spring. Great job GC Galaxy!

Greta Loesch clearing the ball out of trouble.

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The first grade Centennials players enjoying the last game of the season!

The Pinkie Pies

The Teal Dolphins

The Purple Unicorns

The Mighty Mints

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Varsity Football finishes season as Long Island Champions

11-time Long Island Division II Champions. The Garden City High School varsity football team traveled to Stony Brook University on Saturday, November 25, to face North Babylon in the Long Island Class II Championship (LIC) game. The Trojans entered the contest undefeated (11-0), having claimed the Nassau County Conference 2 title with a 35-7 win against Carey the week prior. North Babylon (10-1) advanced to the LIC with a 26-14 win over West Islip

Champion seniors.

Trojans forever!

in the Suffolk County championship game. Captains Aidan Considine, Owen Holtzman, Matthew Kephart, Carson Kraus, Matthew Liberopoulos, and Jack O’Neill met their counterparts at midfield for the coin toss, which Garden City won. Following the opening kickoff by Christopher Desiderio, the GC defense took the field and the Bulldogs punted after three plays

Captains Aidan Considine, Matthew Liberopoulos, Jack O’Neill, Matthew Kephart, Carson Kraus, and Owen Holtzman. from scrimmage. A defensive battle ensued as neither team was able to put points on the board in the first quarter. However, the Trojans struck first when Desiderio kicked a 27-yard field goal early in the second quarter to break the ice and give GC a 3-0 lead. Anthony Asaro returned the next North Babylon punt 20 yards to the GC 35-yard line. On the ensuing drive, quarterback Carson Kraus scrambled for 30 yards and then threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to safetyturned-slot receiver Liberopoulos, who elevated in front of the post and landed inbounds for the score. Long snapper Jake Schlipf’s snap was on the mark for holder Cooper Kraus, and Desiderio added the extra point to give GC a 10-0 lead. The GC defense stopped North Babylon’s 4th-down play and the offense took over on the GC 47-yard line. Considine carried 11 yards, including 8 after contact, for a tough first down. Blake Cascadden added two more rushing first downs before Carson Kraus ran 18 yards for a touchdown. Garden City led 17-0 at halftime. In the third quarter, Daniel Medjid

pressured the quarterback and Zach Olson tackled the receiver for an 8-yard loss. North Babylon punted from their endzone and the Trojans took over on the Bulldog’s 32-yard line. On first down, Karol, O’Neill, Matt Reilly, Brendan Bohn, and Justin Gisolfi sealed off the defenders as Holtzman and Kephart created a hole on the left side. Cascadden burst through the hole, picked up a block from Liberopoulos, and headed to the left pylon to score. Desiderio’s extra point made it 24-0 before North Babylon scored to cut the lead to 24-7. The Trojans quickly responded. Carson Kraus rushed for 19 yards before Cascadden found the end zone from 45 yards away on a play similar to his touchdown run minutes earlier. With the extra point from Desiderio, Garden City led 31-7. The defense stood firm. Considine and Tyler Gorman combined for a sack. Stamati Makrinos pressured the QB and Liberopoulos intercepted the long pass. Cascadden followed blockers Kephart, Gorman, and Matt Reilly to gain 22 yards. Kephart and Gorman then paved the way for

Blake Cascadden’s touchdown run.

Carson Kraus’ rushing touchdown

Considine to score from two yards out behind Reilly, O’Neill, and Bohn. The Trojans extended their lead to 38-7 following Desiderio’s extra point. The defense forced two more punts before GC ended the game in victory formation. Defensive linemen Makrinos, Gorman, Gisolfi, John Uhoda, Brady Karol, Holtzman, and O’Neill, along with linebackers Kephart, Considine, and Cascadden, held the potent North Babylon running game in check all day. The special teams units, including players Jack Alkin, Andrew Schlipf, Leo Votruba, Daniel Morizio, Owen Wuchte, James Ullrich, Cooper Kraus, Justin Baiker, Gavin Lawe, and Jimmy Trocchia, won their battles against the Bulldogs throughout the game. Final score: Garden City 38, North Babylon 7. The win was the third consecutive Long Island championship for the Trojans and extended the school’s winning streak to 42 consecutive games. Heading into the finale, North Babylon averaged 39.5 points per game

GC Defense shuts down Bulldogs.

and their star running back, who had scored in every game and had led Suffolk County with over 2,500 yards (averaging over 233 yards per game), did not score and rushed for just 49 yards. For the season, GC’s first team defense only allowed 20 points in total (an average of less than two points per game) while the offense averaged 38 points per game. Ending their GCHS football careers as Long Island Class II champions were #10 Aidan Considine, #11 Cooper Kraus, #12 Carson Kraus, #14 Matthew Liberopoulos, #18 James Ullrich, #22 Danny Psaki, #23 Andrew Schlipf, #24 Matthew Kephart, #25 Brett Karr, #28 Leo Votruba, #31 Andrew Loughlin, #33 Brady Karol, #44 Tyler Gorman, #50 Matt Reilly, #52 Jack Alkin, #53 Stamati Makrinos, #54 Brendan Bohn, #56 James Nugent, #57 Patrick McCormack, #64 Justin Gisolfi, #70 Joseph Pino, #73 Michael O’Hanlon, #74 Josh Cohen, #77 Owen Holtzman, #78 Jack O’Neill, and #88 John Uhoda. Congratulations to all the players and coaches! Go Trojans!

Aidan Considine’s scores with Tyler Gorman (44) and Matthew Reilly (50).

Christopher Desiderio’s field goal kick.

Aidan Considine (10) and Cooper Kraus (11) deny the Bulldogs.

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Varsity Football finishes season as Long Island Champions

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2023 Nassau County Boys Volleyball Awards

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Captains Jack Caldara and Preston Longo with their awards.

On Monday, November 20, the NYSPHSAA-Section VIII Boys Volleyball County Awards took place at Nassau Community College. Among the winners were four Garden City seniors:

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Bobcats finish at top of division

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Thunder 9s Diez wrap up successful season

2023 Thunder Diez 9s team and coaches. The Thunder 9’s — Diez season wrapped up last Sunday at Mitchell Field with a 7-0 loss in the championship game to the Bellmore-Merrick Braves. It was a hard-fought defensive battle, with a late score propelling the Braves to the victory. Despite the loss, there were some incredible moments from the Thunder, including a terrific pass break up by Cormac McHugh (25), multiple long hard runs by Grayson Pepicelli (28), and an incredible leaping grab by Xander Eppler (8) on a pass from Nicholas Diez (12). The entire Thunder team showed excellent sportsmanship throughout the game and continued to cheer on their teammates until the very end. The Thunder wrapped up the season

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