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To wind down 2023, the Village of Garden City’s Recreation Commission took a look into upcoming budgeting for capital projects and maintenance expenses anticipated over both the short-term and long-term. But before the heavy equipment, management and planning for the upkeep of turf fields and natural grass fields and planting new trees was laid on the table, the people doing the work of the department were a topic of discussion. Commission members heard from Superintendent of Recreation & Parks Paul Blake as he detailed the status of staff vacancies and operations within the department.

Members of the Garden City community and a few guests from neighboring municipalities gathered at the Senior Center on Tuesday evening, December 12, to discuss the proposed Sands Casino at the Nassau Hub site, and its potentially detrimental effects. The meeting, organized as a joint session of the four Garden City property owners’ associations (East, Central, Estates and West) was led by the Say NO to the Casino Civic Association. Village Trustee Ed Finneran was among the presenters. Village Trustee Michele Harrington and several outspoken local residents and volunteers also participated in the discussion as many issues were explored. The Say NO to the Casino group has 1,100 members on Facebook and over 4,200 residents have signed the Change. org petition opposing the development of the Sands Casino and hotel/retail complex at the Nassau Hub.

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The retirement of longtime village Recreation Director Sandy Young in early fall created a shift in responsibilities, as candidates to take over the role were interviewed but no one has been hired yet. One candidate was forwarded to Civil Service but they were not approved. “We’re starting to get a little strapped in terms of personnel; we have not been able to fill Sandy’s position and it looks like it will be a while before we can do that since Civil Service See page 36

The Garden City High School Swimming and Diving Team took home their first two wins of the season against Oceanside and BellmoreMerrick. See page 58.

Financial impacts of the Sands Casino were elaborated on by village resident Rich Catalano, who said the annual losses by those who gamble at the Sands will exceed $2 billion, or $5.5 million lost every day. He noted that there may be increased demands on social services for gambling addictions, emergency services for police, fire and medical assistance and prosecution costs due to an increase in criminal activity. This amount, given Sands’ projections for attracting guests/patrons, would be more than eight times the amount gamblers lose at Jake’s 58 casino in Islandia. None of the $2 billion spent and lost by consumers at the Casino would be subject to sales tax, hurting Nassau County’s revenues if the project goes ahead, the Say NO to the Casino group noted. The group also said that the local and small businesses in central Nassau would not see an increase in customers, as “the casino will monopolize consumer spending.” Organizers pointed out that the restaurant space inside the Sands casino at the Nassau Hub will be equivalent of 18 See page 24

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Tough choices ahead

In this week’s issue we have two letters regarding St. Paul’s. Although there has been a slowdown in the number of letters on this particular topic since the opinion poll in October, the question of what to do with the property is still very much an open one. Ultimately, the decision is up to the eight members of the Board of Trustees. Hopefully they will use the results of the poll to inform their decision. Since the results indicated that demolition was not favored, that choice should be off the table (barring, of course, some totally unexpected turn of events). The Board’s attention now must necessarily turn to considering the potential uses of the building. As with everything, there will be a cost-benefit

analysis that will need to be made for all different uses. Maybe a particular use would be really cool, but if it costs too much or wouldn’t be useful to many residents, it might not be a good fit. Perhaps instead of trying to create spaces for specific uses, a more generic approach might be better -- create spaces that can be easily modified as time goes by. For example, there might be a trend in five years that no one expects now. (Did anyone see pickleball being so popular five years ago?) Ultimately, though, whatever choices are made, it’s up to the Board of Trustees, which has a fiduciary duty to the residents, to choose what makes the most sense for the property and the Village.

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To the Editor: The recent launch of the St. Paul’s Alliance has certainly created a stir in our Village, and widespread debate over the pros and cons of preserving St. Paul’s has arguably become our hottest topic. And well it should bethis is a very important issue and of grave consequences to our community. However, when the purported structural instability of the building is touted as a reason not to consider its preservation and reuse, this mistaken notion must be soundly corrected. I have toured the building over the last two years and can attest this is not a reason to give it a “no.” I am a licensed architect with a significant knowledge of structural engineering but as such am admittedly only qualified to review the architectural attributes of the building. There are certainly many, but I will not go into them now. However, I was joined on the St Paul’s tours by Joseph Jabour, a fellow Garden City resident who happens to be a qualified and fully licensed structural engineer. Joe has been in the building industry for over 40 years and has been involved with many types of structures throughout his career. He is often called upon to inspect all types of structures, old and new as a professional. He was also a builder for over 35 years of his career. And he has given me full support to write this letter. Joe assessed that the structural system for the entire building is consistent and was built in a typical design of the time using the shear mass of the structural elements put together. The areas of the building which have structural damage (limited to two small floor areas) are limited to a small percentage of the building and are a result of the water intrusion into the building due to neglect. That being said, the structure has withstood these damaged areas because of the way it was built and in keeping with most structures of the era which did not utilize the design efficien-

cies used in modern buildings. In effect, St. Paul’s has been “over-designed” by today’s engineering standards. Joe has summarized the following facts: • St. Paul’s was built of masonry wall and wood beam construction. The masonry walls are between 18 and 30 inches thick and have full size wood beams as a flooring structure. • These wood beams have become petrified over time and are very hard which increases their overall strength. • The primary structural systems of this building are intact, and the building is stable. • The building has been subjected to long term repeated cycles of water infiltration primarily from the roof which has since been repaired. The primary cause for the damages to the building is a result of prolonged exposure to water and moisture rot. The water issues have been addressed with the roof repairs made last year. • The masonry walls are between 4 and 5 bricks thick and were built with tight/narrow mortar joints which has preserved the integrity of the wall systems by minimizing water infiltration into the cavity. • The shear mass of the walls and overall structure have provided for the life span of the building and as a result, with the proper façade restoration, the exterior walls will continue to provide the structural service for the building well into the future. • The stair system constructed of cast iron, was generally noted to be in fair condition with a few areas rusting due to water being present which was flowing down from the roof level and the main skylight above. Notwithstanding, the stair system is stable though it may require some restoration. • In consideration of these conditions noted herein the primary structural systems are intact and stable and can be reused for a future use once repaired as suggested above. In addition, the structure can accommodate modifications where needed to create enlargeSee page 47

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Cathedral of the Incarnation Choristers. “A Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas” continues to be the highlight of the Cathedral of the Incarnation’s choral season and an annual favorite for Garden City. A free event and open to all, the service

will take place on Sunday, December 17, at 4 p.m. The full Cathedral Choirs will perform favorite and familiar carols in addition to some lesser-known works from around the world. Lessons & Carols is modeled on

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the service as developed at King’s College, Cambridge, UK. It traditionally begins with the carol “Once in Royal David’s City” sung by a solo boy or girl chorister, then joined by all. The Cathedral Choristers, a group of twenty boys and girls, will feature prominently at Lessons & Carols. The choristers, at their strongest in many years, will perform a new carol sung last year at King’s College, Cambridge, by the Belize-born UK composer Errolyn Wallen. This hauntingly beautiful piece, Peace on Earth, was written specially for boy and girl choristers. The choristers also join in singing all the descants (the high voice above a tune) and most of the other carol settings. The carols performed by the choirs include the Ukrainian carol “Scherdyk”, known here as “Carol of the Bells,” by Mykola Leontovych. Popular in America since its premiere in Carnegie Hall 101 years ago, the choirs will sing this piece in its original language as a tribute to the people of Ukraine during this time of war. Also included will be arrangements of traditional carols from England, Germany and the United States. New this year will be the carol Now may

we singen, by the award-winning composer Cecilia McDowall, a rhythmic setting of a text in Middle English. Larry Tremsky, director of music at the cathedral, explains “we put a lot of energy and effort into our music program, and especially at Christmas. We sing carols this year in English, Latin, Middle English, and Ukrainian; past years have also included German, French and Spanish. Our boy and girl choristers are up to the challenge, since we work extensively with them both on music-reading skills as well as vocal training. Last year we had a contest for the choristers to learn the Ukrainian text of Carol of the Bells by memory; several of the kids still remember it, perfectly! Hearing a tenyear old boy who’s not of Slavic origin say a text in nearly perfect Ukrainian, from memory, is quite amazing. It’s the ability to do cool things like this that make our work together so satisfying.” The service usually fills the cathedral to its 400-seat capacity, with standing room only. It is suggested to arrive at least 30 minutes before the service begins. For questions on the program, contact the Cathedral office at 516-746-2955 or email Cathedral@ IncarnationGC.org.

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Flynn 75 group names scholarship winner Merry Christmas HOLIDAY MENU 2023 APPETIZERS

James Vinciguerra, valedictorian of the Garden City Class of 2023. The Flynn 75 Group – classmates of the late James Errol Flynn who passed away much too young at age 52 in 2009 - announces the award of the third annual Flynn 75 Scholarship to James Vinciguerra, the Garden City High School Class of 2023 valedictorian.

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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 envi-

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information

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120 Cherry Valley Ave

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

Date: 12/11/2023 Sold price: $1,950,000 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths Architectural Style: Tudor Annual taxes: $44,063 Lot size: .48 acre MLS number: 3410382 The Seller’s Team: Denise Donlon Howard Hanna Coach The Buyer’s Team: Elise Ronzetti, Howard Hanna Coach

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 6.778% 6.000% 7.119%

APR 6.867% 6.151% 8.001%

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 Dec - 2022 Nov - 2022

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 $650,000 $665,000

$675,000 $699,000 $700,000 $720,000 $716,000 $685,000 $668,500 $650,000 $650,000 $650,000 $645,000 $651,500

% Change

7.4 5.2% 4.1 0.7 -3.6 -2.9 -2.0 -0.1 -1.5% 1.5 0.8 2.1

184 Brompton Road

Magnificent 1920s Tudor with five bedrooms and office , four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms is nestled on nearly an 1/2 acre of lushly landscaped property bordering the Golf Club. Offering 4,555 sq ft of living space that is ideal for entertaining and features exquisite trim and crown molding, hardwood floors, and distinctive architectural elements. An impressive open foyer with elegant wood paneling invites you inside to a spacious living room with an wood-burning fireplace. Two sets of French doors open to a sunroom with all-around views of the grounds. The banquet-sized formal dining room flows to a comfortable den or office. A gourmet kitchen with granite counters, high-end appliances including a Viking range, custom cabinetry and center island. First floor boasts wash room, butler’s pantry and sun filled breakfast area. As if that isn’t enough, this exceptional home includes a detached two-car garage w/ loft , covered patio and all with amazing views of the Golf Club.*Homeowners are presently grieving the taxes*

Date: 12/08/2023 Sold price: $1,620,000 4 bedrooms, 3 full bath, 2 half baths Lot size:.16 Architectural style: Center Hall Colonial Annual Taxes: $ 19,962 MLS number: 3501781 The Seller’s Team: Jennifer Sullivan, Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Jennifer Sullivan and Ryan Mullins, Compass Greater NY This classic Brick Center Hall Colonial located in the highly sought-after Estates section boasts 2800 interior square feet with a spacious layout including 4 bedrooms, 3.55 baths and an attached 2-car garage. This home is the perfect blend of timeless and fresh design. A charming vestibule welcomes you into the spacious entry foyer. The traditional floor plan includes a sun-lit formal living room with wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room, large kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz countertops, Wolf appliances, 2 dishwashers & 2 sinks, powder room and gorgeous sunroom/ family room with 2 sets of sliding glass doors and wall of Marvin windows that overlook the private backyard. Upstairs, discover the beautiful master bedroom suite, complete with 2 closets and bathroom with tub & shower. Additional accommodation includes a second guest suite and two large bedrooms sharing a well-appointed bath. Other highlights: walk up 3rd level bonus space with new flooring, partially finished basement with walk out egress, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, double wide driveway and a PRIME Estates location close to school, park and LIRR.

61 Pell Terrace

Date: 12/11/2023 Sold price: $950,000 3 beds, 2 full baths, Architectural Style: Split Annual taxes: $ 16,153 Lot size: .15 acre MLS number: 3500282 The Seller’s Team: Jell Dellunto and Christine Ferramosca, Douglas Elliman Real Estate The Buyer’s Team: Lisa Fedor, Howard Hanna Coach

Welcome to this charming split-level home in highly sought-after Garden City, boasting 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a host of desirable features. Nestled on a serene tree-lined street, this residence offers the perfect blend of comfort and style. Step inside and discover an inviting eat-in kitchen, perfect for enjoying meals with company. The spacious living room provides ample space for relaxation and entertainment, making it an ideal gathering spot. Stay organized with plenty of storage throughout the home, ensuring a clutter-free environment. Additional highlights include a mudroom, attached garage, and a den that add versatile spaces to suit your lifestyle. Don’t miss the opportunity to relax in the private yard or retreat to the primary suite for a tranquil escape. This home truly captures the essence of comfortable living in a desirable location.

This informational page is sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate Houses featured on this page were sold by various real estate agencies

If you’re ready to make your next move, call or stop by the Garden City office today.

#1 on Long Island In Sold Units & Sales Volume*

$42.9 Billion Closed Sales Volume in 2022

6,900+

Approximate Agents

120

Approximate Offices

Garden City Office | 130 7th Street 516.307.9406 | elliman.com 110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746. 631.549.7401. © 2023 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. *ALL COMPANY BRANCHES INCLUDED, SOLD UNITS CLOSED IN NASSAU, SUFFOLK AND QUEENS WITH A TITLE DATE OF JANUARY 1, 2023 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2023 IN A COMPARISON OF INDEPENDENTLY-OWNED AND OPERATED REAL ESTATE COMPANIES. BASED ON RESIDENTIAL, CONDO/COOP, LAND AND COMMERCIAL SALES. SOURCE: MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF LI. ©2023

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Happy Holidays From

Our Home To Yours

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

Under Contract | Garden City | $440,000 2 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3508810

Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134 Helen Montane-Achury: M 516.850.7076

Brian Pryke: M 516.286.8536 Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

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

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

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

Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106 Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771

Lara Munoz-Corredor: M 917.846.2808

Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885

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

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $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

Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106 Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771

Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

Guy Seneque: M 516.341.2573

Garden City Office | 130 7th Street | 516.307.9406

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110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746. 631.549.7401. © 2023 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

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Celebrate the holidays with Broadway stars Women’s Health Care of Garden City committed to personalized care By John L. Gomes, MD ohn L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained J an independent private practice, providing personalized

obstetrical and gynecological services. He employs the technical advances of conventional medicine with an integrative approach to navigate women through difficult pregnancies into the menopausal years. He treats a wide variety of OB/GYN conditions and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. All tests are conveniently done on the premises, and a dedicated, compassionate staff is on call 24/7. He is committed to excellence in patient communication, education and support, as many patients come with anxiety associated with past experiences and future concerns. Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University. He is both Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Women’s Health Care of Garden City is located at 1000 Franklin Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City.

A trio of Broadway stars will put a fresh spin on holiday classics along with Broadway hits during A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday, December 17. One of the biggest events of Adelphi PAC’s fall season, “A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show” will delight the entire family during this special time of year. Join the talented Alli Mauzey (“Kimberly Akimbo,” “Wicked,” “Cry-Baby,” “Hairspray,” and “Hello, Dolly!”), Jackie Burns (“Wicked,” “If/Then,” “Hair”), and Sam Gravitte (“Wicked”) in a festive and entertaining afternoon of live music. The audience is sure to be singing along to their favorites while enjoying the

music of the season and much more. This event is generously sponsored by Mary Jane and Thomas Poole as part of the The Poole Family Broadway Series at the Adelphi PAC. “A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show” will take place at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

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Wishing you and your families a blessed Holiday Season. Thanks to all our clients and customers who entrusted us with their real estate transactions this year. We are always available to have a conversation about your next move. May 2024 bring you all good things! Matthew Minardi & Claudia Galvin Associate Real Estate Broker’s Gold Circle of Excellence 102 7th Street, Garden City, NY matthewminardi@danielgale.com claudiagalvin@danielgale.com Office: 516.248.6655 Claudia’s Cell: 516.972.8389 Matt’s Cell: 516.456.3091

Call 516-222-8883 or visit online at DrGomes.com

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Garden City real estate, reimagined.

Laura Baymack Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.537.3050

Stephen Baymack Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Principal Agent M: 516.216.0244

Laura Carroll Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 917.370.5354

Lauren Grima Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 917.642.5036

Karen Guendjoian Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.578.8395

Maureen Lagarde Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.850.7812

Patrick M. McCooey Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Founding Agent M: 516.236.4287

Athena Menoudakos Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.316.4955

Alexander G. Olivieri Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.306.7738

Alexandra Parisi Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Founding Agent M: 516.427.6878

Salvatore Sica Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Principal Agent M: 347.922.8947

Jennifer Sullivan Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.361.7190

Kathy Thornton Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.987.4886

Catherine Anatra Lic. RE Salesperson Athena Menoudakos Team M: 516.476.7825

Lauren Canner Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.650.7474

Chelsea Costello Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.509.7961

Kerry Flynn Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 914.772.6169

Mairéad Garry Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.375.8434

Denice Giacometti Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.398.7468

Susan Gillin Lic. RE Salesperson The Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.655.5662

Christina Hirschfield Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.805.0703

Adrienne McDougal Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.662.3872

Frank Morabito Lic. RE Salesperson The Pete Diaz Team M: 917.207.7782

Ryan Mullins Lic. RE Salesperson The Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.359.6.339

Julie Whicher Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.698.3975

182 Seventh Street Garden City, NY 11530

All professionals above are real estate licensees affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

CLOSED

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

UNDER CONTRACT

18 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City 6 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,799,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

UNDER CONTRACT

44 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City 6 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,589,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

CLOSED

6 Russell Road, Garden City 3 BD | 1 BA | 2 HB | $1,098,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955

105 Monroe Street, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,650,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872 UNDER CONTRACT

57 Roxbury Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 BA | $1,429,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

UNDER CONTRACT

111 Seventh Street, 204, Garden City 2 BD | 2 BA | $849,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

UNDER CONTRACT

113 Whitehall Boulevard, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,849,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

UNDER CONTRACT

184 Brompton Road, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HB | $1,595,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190

UNDER CONTRACT

95 Amherst Street, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,198,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

OUT OF TOWN

33 Park Avenue, New Hyde Park 4 BD | 1 BA | $799,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812

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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Consistently Garden City’s top team. Reach out for a complimentary and conﬁdential home analysis of the local market.

Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com M: 917.370.5354 | O: 516.408.2231

Scan for more info. Laura Carroll is a licensed real estate salesperson afﬁliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

The holidays are a special time at Adelphi! We welcome our neighbors to attend a show, see our athletes in action, take a stroll on campus to enjoy the holiday lights, join our gym…or even audit or enroll in a course in the new year.

Celebrate the Holiday Season at The Adelphi Performing Arts Center “A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show”

Sunday, December 17, at 3 p.m. A family-friendly performance with Broadway stars from “Wicked,” “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Hello Dolly!” and more.

New Year’s LAUGHIN’ Eve ’23

Sunday, December 31, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. “Laugh in” the new year at early shows featuring six nationally known comedians. Get tickets: adelphi.edu/PAC

Center for Recreation and Sports

Local residents are eligible for reasonably priced memberships at our state-of-the-art recreational facilities, featuring a fitness center, 25-yard

swimming pool, indoor track, and racketball, basketball, volleyball and badminton courts. We also offer adult swimming and exercise classes. Learn more: adelphi.edu/campusrecreation/memberships Adelphi is ranked as a top university on Long Island We are proud to share that Adelphi was recognized by US News & World Report, Forbes and Wall Street Journal/College Pulse as the highest-ranked private university on Long Island. Interested in attending Adelphi classes? Check out our undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs at adelphi.edu

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Wishing You Happiness In Your Home This Holiday Season

SUZANNE WEIS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M 516.784.7020 | O 516.517.4751

SUZANNE WEIS IS A LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON AFFILIATED WITH COMPASS, A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER AND ABIDES BY EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY LAWS.

Congratulations to The Sullivan Group for being named to the Forbes “America’s Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth” 2023 list, published on November 7, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023. The Sullivan Group Thomas E. Sullivan Managing Director Wealth Management Advisor 516.877.8342 • thomas_sullivan@ml.com Charles M. Carson Managing Director Wealth Management Advisor 516.877.8229 • charles_m_carson@ml.com Thomas P. Sullivan, CFP® Senior Vice President Wealth Management Advisor 516.877.8335 • thomas.sullivan2@ml.com

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Christopher M. Walters Vice President Senior Financial Advisor 516.877.8249 • chris.m.walters@ml.com Matthew R. Sullivan, CIMA® Vice President Senior Financial Advisor 516.877.8263 • matthew.r.sullivan@ml.com

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

The Political Betting Markets BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

Lorraine Anlyan, Emily Bowden, Ann Marie Carr, Sheila Clark, Deirdre Deignan, Joanne Doherty, Carol Efthimiou, Virginia Gambardella, Diane Geyer, Vildan Ghilaga, Penny Hinderstein, Melissa Jaeger, Michelle Kerrigan, Maggie Li, Julie Lopez, Susan Malise, Barbara Moore, Emily Murphy, Rita Nash, Pat Rice, Diane Rick, Christine Rossidis, Arnold Sabino, Pat Schweitzer, Marilyn Seamon, Julie Sequeria, Daphne Spirakis, Kathleen Stimmler, Jody Treanor, Anna Turchiano and Yanping Wang

While the musings of political analysts and pundits are often interesting, and sometimes illuminating, one other source of information on the current standing of the candidates, the political betting markets, can supply considerable insight on what may happen. There is something compelling about checking out the aggregate opinion of people who are backing their political selections with cold, hard cash. Now, although betting markets are pretty competitive in accuracy with pundit forecasts (some years better, some worse), I don't want to claim that the bettors are infallible. Because it is generally illegal to offer wagers on United States elections in this country (such bets are not available, for example, in Las Vegas), most of the betting sites are located offshore or in other countries, like Britain. It is thus possible that some folks wagering on these exchanges may be from abroad and not process all of the relevant American political information. And of course, some bettors no doubt put money on their ideological favorites rather than the likely winners. Also, while betting handles in these markets are increasing in size, in a few cases the markets can be distorted by large wagers placed by a single "whale" bettor. The Real Clear Politics (RCP) website aggregates every day commentary from across the spectrum and also publishes poll results as they come out. But in addition, RCP publishes betting odds from seven different betting markets and computes a daily average. It should be noted that there is considerable variance between some of the markets. For December 11, the aggregate betting market average for the presidential election give former President Donald Trump a 36.9 percent chance to be elected and President Joe Biden a 29.6 percent. Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden are followed by Nikki Haley and Gavin Newsom each at 8.9 percent, Robert Kennedy, Jr. at 3.9 percent, Michelle Obama at 3.8 percent, Ron DeSantis at 3.1 percent, Kamala Harris at 2.6 percent and Vivek Ramaswamy at

1.7 percent. As to the party nomination races, the two frontrunners hold substantial leads. Mr. Trump leads with 74.5 percent compared to Nikki Haley at 13.2 and Ron DeSantis at 6.0 percent. President Biden is at 63.8 percent compared to Gavin Newsom at 16.5 percent and (surprisingly) Michelle Obama at 8.5 percent. While these betting odds are broadly reflective of current opinion polls, they do reflect one important, and I think somewhat underappreciated, point. While Donald Trump and Joe Biden are seen as the two most likely candidates to win the 2024 election and each (particularly Mr. Trump) is a well above even money shot to win his party's nomination, the bettors believe that neither of these men are anything like a lock to win the election. Indeed, neither is even approaching a 50 percent chance of victory. Put in another way, there is believed to be a onethird chance that the next President will be neither Mr. Trump nor Mr. Biden. There are numerous likely reasons for the lack of confidence by the betting markets in the frontrunners. Both men have strongly negative approval ratings, with a significant portion of the electorate not liking either one. Mr. Biden has been in pretty much freefall in both the polls and the betting markets since April, amid dissatisfaction with the economy and a perception throughout the electorate that he is too old and not up to the job. Mr. Trump, of course, has been charged with 91 felony charges across four indictments. Just this week, special prosecutor Jack Smith is attempting to avoid postponement of the March trial date for one of these indictments. The result of these legal maneuvers and proceedings is very uncertain, as will be the reaction of the electorate to the possible conviction of Mr. Trump. As reflected in both the polls and the betting markets, anyone who is certain about who will take the oath of office on January 20, 2025 is invited to think again.

Do you have grandchildren?

BY MELVA VICTORINO “Be curious, not judgmental.” Ted Lasso Halloween’s creepy, chilling, eerie decorations that look like real goblins and monster were gone, and with them so were the curved pumpkins. As we moved on to Advent season, Christmas decorations popped up in most houses. The tress and bushes are lit with flickering lights, inflatable Santa Clauses, snowmen, reindeer, sleighs, and all the colors of Christmas adorned the yards. What I’m wondering is why the inflatables are all flat at daytime? Is it because Christmas is only to be celebrated at night? What about those who work night shifts, and they are out during the day? Are they not supposed to enjoy the inflatables on their way home or during their daily errands? It may not be an important question, but it raises my curiosity. Sounds mysterious. While we remain curious, we will never grow old. To quench our curiosity, we explore outer space, we send men to the moon, robotic spacecraft to planets, and we are probing the dark side of the moon. Lately we have been reading about deeper sea and ocean exploration. Deeper, farther, darker! That seems to be the theme to satisfy

(hush up) our curiosity. Intrusiveness, concern, interest, or just plain oddity. Humanity will always ask the why and wherefore of things, but the simple answer to all our curiosity is our creation. We believe that we were created to know the one true God, as manifested by the beauty surrounding us. Beautiful but mysterious! Is there anything more mysterious than the beautiful birth of Jesus Christ? The oddities of Jesus’ birth baffled non-believers. We believe that the birth in the manger is the gift from God for His/Her love for humanity. Those who paid homage to the baby Jesus brought their own gifts: the Innkeeper, the animals, the shepherds, from Joseph and Mary. Even the star gave Jesus its’ gift of guiding the way for the 3 Magi to find Jesus. God didn’t only give us Jesus, but God gave Jesus a family in Mary and Joseph. It’s not a mystery if it won’t quench our curiosity. To learn more of the story of the Gifts of Christmas, join GCCC on Sunday, December 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the worship service for the Christmas Pageant performance of the church school children. It is not only during Advent and Christmas that GCCC collects and gives gifts of food to the Long

It’s no mystery when the children and parents drink hot cocoa after caroling. Island Council of Churches (LICC,) but throughout the year. We have been collecting non-perishable food items to support the LICC Emergency Food Center. Everyone’s generosity has been a testament to what GCCC can accomplish, even under the most trying of times. If you can donate, they are especially in need of soup (NOT vegetarian and NOT low sodi-

um), pasta, peanut butter, and jelly. Our next scheduled donation day is December 27. Donations should be left on the Whitehall porch before noon on the dates mentioned above. Any donations you can make will be greatly appreciated —especially before the upcoming holidays. Continued on page 26

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the entire staff at the Stewart Manor Country Club!

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Casino concerns aired at joint POA meeting

From page 1 regular-sized restaurants, and will draw diners from existing local restaurants. The presentation made by the Say NO group at the Garden City Senior Center on Tuesday night challenged rhetoric from proponents of the Casino and County Executive Bruce Blakeman. The discussion centered on how residents’ taxes may increase, not decrease, “due to demand for social services for gambling addictions, emergency services for police, fire and medical assistance and prosecution costs due to an increase in criminal activity.” The Say NO to the Casino members said that 80% of gambling taxes would go to the State of New York and the minor percentage they project Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead would receive will not be enough to cover the social costs of the casino. The group noted that Sands is also seeking millions of dollars in a tax breaks and incentives. The Say NO to the Casino group believes Las Vegas Sands’ senior executives and shareholders will become even richer while Long Islanders become poorer. The Say NO to the Casino presenters said they believe there are better alternatives for the “valuable piece of real estate” that the Nassau Hub and Coliseum site is in Uniondale. They

mentioned a prior proposal for an “Innovation District” that was made by by RXR Realty. Catalano noted “that plan called for a combination of mixed-use development with housing and high-value life sciences jobs.” He described the NYU-Langone facilities on Franklin Avenue and the quality of life those high-paying jobs affords, and how the more well-paid workforce can positively impact local businesses. A slide shown during the presentation asked Garden City residents to consider, “Will the massive casino be creating jobs presenting salaries sufficient to live on Long Island? Where will these employees come from if Nassau County remains at the historic current low level of unemployment, under 3%?” The group said that communities accept a casino proposal due to their existing concerns over economic development and job creation, especially when there are limited viable options and when local unemployment is high. The Say NO to the Casino group assets, “that is absolutely NOT Nassau County!” Another key economic consideration was Sands’ proposal to employ roughly 5,000 people once the casino is operating. The Say NO group also challenged the potential of a training program Sands described involving Nassau

County Community College. The Say NO group created a slide bearing the headline “Claims of Job Creation are Misleading!”, The Say NO group wants to examine what percentage of casino employees could have a career ladder within the positions at Sands, and what college education might offer for its employees. “I do not begrudge any job and some of the casino’s jobs might be good, but we already have historically low unemployment here. Some jobs at Sands will require a college education, including the restaurant manager and hotel manager. It’s not like we are an economy facing 10% unemployment and thinking of restaurant and casino jobs, it will not represent a significant amount of their proposed 5,000 jobs that involve higher education. But in the very short-term there will be construction and trades jobs brought to the site, and that impact would be in step with the other casinos being built at Aqueduct Racetrack, one in Yonkers and possibly another by Citi Field in Corona, or maybe more in Bronx or Manhattan,” Rich Catalano said. Catalano said the focus should be an innovation center for laboratories and life sciences buildings and facilities to serve sectors of healthcare, biomedical and chemical sciences and renewable

energy, “that will provide high-paying jobs.” Catalano noted that a recent poll conducted by Newsday and Siena College “demonstrates that we (Say NO to the Casino) represent the view of the majority of Nassau County residents with respect to the casino. The group urged those gathered for the joint POAs meeting on Tuesday to get out the word to oppose the casino. Ideas were shared on how to write to, attend meetings and address elected representatives including Town of Hempstead officials and Garden City resident, Town Supervisor Donald Clavin; the New York State Senate and local State Sen. Kevin Thomas, State Assembly member Ed Ra, as well as Governor Kathy Hochul and Sen. Chuck Schumer. The Say NO to the Casino group finished by encouraging people to write one letter opposing the proposal and the negative impacts it could have, and forward it to elected officials and publications including The Garden City News, the Long Island Press and more. A public information meeting on the Sands proposal is scheduled with sessions in both the morning and evening on Thursday January 18, 2024. More information will be forthcoming on NoCasinoNassau.org

“Happy Holidays”

From “Goggles”, Garden City Recreation and Parks, and the entire staff at the Garden City Pool!

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We are another day closer to Summer! Let the countdown begin!

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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.

From Your Friends at Please Feel Free to Reach Out to Us With Your Thoughts, Wishes and Ideas. Email: stpaulsalliance@yahoo.com or Visit www.stpaulsalliance.org.

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A Gift to Garden City

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“Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In. Building a community where all are Enriched through Christian Love, Service, and Spiritual Renewal.”

Garden City Community Church www.theGCCC.org 245 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530 516-746-1700

Reverend Arlen G. Vernava Intentional Interim Senior Pastor

GC Community Church is filled with mysteries Continued from page 19 “Because of You, Our Church Changes Lives.” Feel free to give to help change lives in and out of the walls of GCCC. As a gift to all, here are the holiday schedules of worship services: • Sunday, December 24, at 10:30 a.m. – Advent Week 4 Worship Service (In person & livestream) • Sunday, December 24, at 4:30 p.m. – Christmas Eve Family Service (In person) • Sunday, December 24, at 10:00 p.m. – Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service (In person & livestream) • Sunday, December 31, at 10:30 a.m. – Sanctuary Worship Service (In person & livestream) At GCCC, we have worship services, programs, special events, biblical and book studies, mission trips, mission involvement, raising awareness about justice witness and upholding human rights for all ages. All of these are to help answer one’s curiosity and solve the mysteries.

Visit GCCC and find out for yourself what God is doing in our midst. There’s room and a place for Everyone. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at GCCC. 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) 7461700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website, www. theGCCC.org.

The Season of Christmas on Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (In person and Livestream)

December 17th - Candle of Love Christmas Pageant: The Gifts of Christmas Advent/Christmas Quiz Time with Pastor Arlen After Worship Refreshment Time – Parlor December 24th - Candle of Joy Christmas Eve Morning (In person and Livestream) 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service (In person only) 10:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service (In person and Livestream) December 31st - Carol Singing and more New Year’s Eve Morning (In person and Livestream) January 7th – 10:30 a.m. Epiphany & Baptism Sunday (In person and Livestream)

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GARDEN CITY 91 Chester Avenue, Garden City (516) 354-1848

Christmas Celebration Services Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Sunday, December 17th - 10:30am Advent Worship Service The Candle of Peace Christmas Eve Service 10:30am - Sunday, December 24th Like Us On Facebook www.presbyterianchurchgardencityny.com E-mail gardencitypresby@gmail.com

130 Fifth Street, Garden City, NY 11530 Our Warm and Personal Greetings for a Holy and Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year Reverend Msgr. James P. Swiader, Pastor • Reverend Prasanna Costa, Associate Pastor Reverend Hilary Nwajagu, Associate Pastor • Deacon John J. McKenna

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2023 CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS Saturday, December 16 9:00-10:00 a.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m., and 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 23 1:00-2:00 p.m.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Saturday, December 23rd, 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday morning, December 24th - Church 7:30, 9:00 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Auditorium CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES Sunday afternoon & evening December 24 4:00 p.m. - Church 4:00 p.m. - Auditorium 4:00 p.m. - Gymnasium 6:00 p.m. - Church 8:00 p.m. - Church 11:00 p.m. - Church (Carols begin at 10:30 p.m.) CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES Monday, December 25 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., & 12:30 p.m. All Masses are in the Church PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO AUDITORIUM MASS AND NO EVENING MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Monday, January 1, 2024 (Not a day of obligation this year) 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. All Masses are in the Church PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO AUDITORIUM MASS, AND NO EVENING MASS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024

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The Church of Saint Joseph

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THE OFFICE CAT Unlocked door Officers responded to a school for an alarm and found an unsecured door on December 6th. Upon inspection, all appeared to be in order. Overweight truck A Washington Avenue truck driver was charged with operating a vehicle that was 30,000 pounds overweight on December 6th. Suspended registration On December 6th a Cherry Valley Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unsafe lane usage. Fake plates A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with fraudulent license plates and unsafe lane usage on December 6th. Open door Officers responded to a residence for an open-door report on December 6th. They inspected the premises, and all appeared to be in order. Criminal impersonation On December 7th a 28-year-old male was arrested for Criminal Impersonation after allegedly presenting himself as another person when he was arrested for a larceny from a 7th Street restaurant. He was also charged with Petit Larceny. Suspended license A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration on December 7th. Another overweight truck On December 7th a Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving a vehicle while 34,000 pounds overweight. LIRR memorial Officers were assigned to traffic and safety details at the Merillon Avenue LIRR station for a memorial commemorating the 30th anniversary of the LIRR shootings in 1993. Trespassing charge A youth was charged with trespassing on the Garden City Country Club golf course on December 7th. St. Paul’s trespassing On December 8th Garden City Police arrested five males and four females, ages 18-21, for allegedly trespassing inside the St. Paul’s build-

ing. They were all charged with Criminal Trespass. Truck tickets A Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving with a suspended license and multiple equipment violations on December 8th . Unsafe U-turn A 7th Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and making an unsafe U-turn on December 8th. Special details Garden City Police were assigned to traffic and safety details for a large rally on Franklin Avenue on December 8th. Also on the same day, officers were assigned to traffic and safety details for the New Hyde Park Road tree lighting ceremony. Multiple tickets A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, speeding in a school zone, passing a Stop sign, and using a cell phone while driving on December 8th. DWI arrest Garden City Police arrested a 44-year-old male on 11th Street for DWI and unsafe lane usage on December 9th. Stuck in elevator On December 9th the Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to the Merillon Avenue Train Station where Firefighters rescued a person stuck in the elevator. Unlicensed operation A Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on December 9th. Grinchy vandal Holiday lights were found cut and damaged on a Homestead Avenue property on December 9th. Excessive speed On December 9th a Washington Avenue motorist was charged with excessive speed and unsafe lane usage. Error alarm The GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm on See page 55

A Festival of Lessons & Carols for Christmas Sunday, December 17 at 4pm Mass for Advent IV Sunday, December 24 at 10am Cathedral for Kids Christmas Service & Pageant December 24 at 4pm (preceded by carols) Christmas Eve Mass – 7:30pm in person and online via livestream, 10:30pm in person only (both preceded by carols) Christmas Day Mass December 25 at 10AM New Years Day Mass January 1 at 10AM Choral Evensong for Twelfth Night Sunday, January 7 at 4pm Choral Evensong for Candlemas Sunday, February 4 at 4pm Visit www.incarnationgc.org for more information

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Garden City’s Senior Center is open. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information on activities and events!

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Garden City Recreation and Parks will be hosting a guided tour of the Nassau County Museum of Art and lunch at Davenport Press in Mineola on Tuesday, January 16. Time: 10:45 (The recreation bus departs from the lot across from the Senior Center) Museum tour: 11:30 – 12:30 (bus departs museum for lunch at 12:45) Lunch at Davenport Press: 1:15–2:45 (bus departs Davenport to head back at 3:00) Cost for museum: $20.00 check payable to “Nassau County Museum of Art” Cost for lunch: $44.00 CASH (includes tax and tip). Bring the day of the trip. Lunch consists of: salad, a choice of four entrees, dessert, tea and coffee. Please register at the front desk of the Senior Center with the $20.00 check made payable to “Nassau County Museum of Art” by January 5. Bring the cash for lunch the day of the trip. Alice Corkery of AAA Garden City Alice from AAA will be at the Senior Center at 10:30 on Monday 12/18 to answer questions. How to reduce the high cost of pre-

scriptions Joy from SSNA will be at the Senior Center once again on December 20th at 11:15. Register at the Senior Center front desk.

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We now have chair yoga on Tuesday 11:15, Friday at 12:15 and mat yoga Thursday at 11:15. We will again be offering our adult evening yoga classes on Monday nights. Our 8-week session costs $80 beginning Dec 4. Register at the Recreation office or at the Senior Center (see Felicia) Classes are as follows: 6:15–7:15 p.m.: Chair Yoga - For anyone who has ever hesitated to try yoga because of the challenge of getting down or rising up off the floor as required for a traditional yoga class. Now a chair becomes your mat. This unique yoga style adapts yoga positions through creative use of a chair. 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Open Level - An alignment-based open-level yoga class that is well suited for all students seeking stability and awareness on their yoga mat. The class is designed to create sequences that include both sweat and submission, while building toward a peak pose, anatomical or philosophical idea.The sequences are carefully curated to ensure that each student can explore their limits safely, while still experiencing a challenging and rewarding practice.

Seniors Duplicate Bridge Results The winners of the Monday, December 11, games:

North/South:

1st Place: Maria Buffa and Mary Gallagher

East/West:

1st Place: Grace Basile and Joan Cowie

GCPD collects Toys for Tots

With the holiday season upon us, it is a time to reflect upon how fortunate we are to have the opportunity to share these times with family and friends. As you may be aware, many children are not so fortunate. To bring some happiness to families who do not have the resources to provide a gift for their child this year, the Garden City Police Department has a gift depository for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Toys for Tots Program. Police Headquarters

is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your generous gifts could make a difference to a child, no matter how small. In the spirit of giving, please drop off any new, unused, and unwrapped toys into collection boxes located in the lobby of the Garden City Police Department by December 18. Last year, the Department collected several boxes of toys, which the Marines distributed to many children.

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Thank you to a truly extraordinary team and the extraordinary residents we serve.

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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment & Gift Shop BY MELISSA JAEGER “The stockings were all hung by the chimney with care … in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there …” Ever wonder where the idea of hanging your stocking by the fire for Santa came from? The idea hearkens back to St. Nicholas, a 3rd century Greek bishop. He would sell off his property and give the money to the poor and dedicated his life to serving people who were sick and suffering, which is how he gained his saint status. According to one story, a local farmer had three daughters but no money for their dowry. The bishop left gold coins in the farmer’s daughters’ shoes, which were left by the fire to dry out, to pay for their dowry. Over time, the tradition evolved and grew into celebrations with feasts and gift-giving. In Europe, children would leave their shoes or stockings (or special St. Nicholas boot) in front of the fireplace (or front door) at night and find presents in them in the morning. Thus started the tradition of leaving gifts and treats in stockings for good boys and girls — and charcoal for naughty ones. St. Nicholas Day or the Feast of St. Nicholas, is Dec.6th and celebrates his death. While St. Nicholas and his actions were not associated

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop has candles and soaps for sale. They make great gifts with Christmas, he was nonetheless the inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus and Father Christmas. We do have Christmas stockings – for humans, and kitties. And we have a variety of vintage and new ornaments to decorate with, and all kinds of gift items to make the people in your life feel pampered and special, including: For Him -- fun socks with

Spread Love, Kindness & Generosity this Holiday Season Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Joyful Kwanzaa.

designs for the sports or grilling enthusiast; stocking stuffers for the golfer. Just in! Hand-carved wood cheeseboards in a variety of finishes. For Her -- pamper her with Inis of Ireland products (soaps, scrubs, perfume, etc.); fun & funky leather wallets and credit card cases; locally-made organic soaps & soy candles. Jewelry! Jewelry! Jewelry! There’s a reason it’s our bestseller! For Babies/Toddlers –one-of-akind handknitted sweaters, dresses, hats and blankets. 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. We sure do get around!

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Recreation Department seeks to fill key jobs

From page 1 administered its Recreation title tests back in October. They will not allow us to appoint someone provisionally with the test results coming out in the near future; we will have to wait until those test results are final and then we’d get the Civil Service list. I anticipate that we’ll be down by one person for at least a few more months,” Blake said. Compounding the shortage in staff, Recreation Supervisor Andrea Genna will remain out into the new year. Superintendent Blake said that he has the privilege of working alongside “really great people.” He praised the extraordinary efforts and dedication displayed by current Garden City Recreation staff members including Pool Director/Recreation Supervisor Steve Espey, Rec. Attendant Camryn Casey and Recreation Leader Jaclyn Flynn. “Everybody’s picked up some of Sandy’s workload and our Maintenance Foreman Sam Simone has picked up a lot of the work too as he does timekeeping and payroll… between a few of us we have managed to keep everything running pretty well. Cam (Casey) has taken over managing all the field rental agreements and field assignments with youth groups, and she’s doing a really outstanding job. Cam has already developed great working relationships with the GCAA, the Centennials and Garden City

Lacrosse. She has also helped in boosting our social media, ConstantContact and our publicity,” Blake explained. Trustee Michael Sullivan asked about outside groups that approach the Rec. Department for field rentals, and Blake commented on how that is managed. “We are starting to get requests and inquiries if the department will be going back to offering summer time field rentals for some of the tournaments – the one or two-day lacrosse and soccer tournaments. We do not have rentals of Community Park’s fields right now as we were asked to turn the use back to our community’s youth groups, and we took it back to Centennials and GC Lacrosse,” Blake noted. Inside the St. Paul’s Field House, the village’s Rec. Department is managing 83 hours a week of usage for programming with the GCAA and GC Basketball. Unstructured Open Family time at the Field House began last week. There is one rental of the Field House to an outside group, Island Garden Basketball of West Hempstead, starting in January and only for Sunday mornings. Superintendent Blake explained that youth tennis lessons for the winter session, inside the tennis bubble facility, began a few weeks ago. Swim lessons at the Adelphi University Pool, for which the Board of Trustees ratified an agreement in November, started at the begin-

ning of December. An update on the Senior Center programs at the facility on Golf Club Lane included a report that 42 village seniors went on the trip to Old Westbury Gardens for High Tea. “The seniors’ exercise classes there are nice and full, and attendance seems to be fully back to where we were before the leak that closed the building last December. The floor is about 90% good and there’s been continuing work down to the pool (billiards) room,” Blake explained. If problems persist with the senior center’s flooring there may be a decision ahead to change the lining to vinyl. Blake says he’s comfortable with the most recent work and installations which have appeared to remain “flat and solid.”

Miniature Golf Course renovation

At the December 5 meeting Superintendent Blake shared a welcome update as he spoke about the soft opening of the village’s 18-hole miniature golf course at Community Park, with the facility open for play during three weekends in late November and early December. All patrons played mini golf for free during this period, and Blake noted that on the first day there were over 100 people ready to play. “It was crowded again the second day,

and overall the reactions and comments were very positive. Some suggestions were made by guests about moving some equipment and we followed that as we worked within the new landscaping and amenities,” he said. Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan has asked for updates on the mini golf course several times throughout the year, and a setback occurred after the capital project funding of $178,000 was allocated to renovations to the mini golf course. A smaller vendor worked on the project and electrical work was completed during summer, prior to delivery of materials. As preparations were underway in August, the village’s Public Works personnel ordered and installed the stone blend used underneath its fairways and green areas. Cantwell asked about the landscaping for the mini golf course which remains a work in progress. Blake advised that the appearance is only going to improve once the sod “knits and pops up green” and there will be some small trees and planter boxes with flowers installed on its obstacles at different holes. Some small shrubs will be planted but Blake was very sure to tell the Commission it will not be overboard with ferns, shrubbery, trees and plantings that would create debris all over.

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IN MEMORIAM Suzanne Mary Brennan

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Jean Wrobleski passed away on November 16th. She was born on October 7, 1931, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Stanley. A resident of Elmont for over 40 years and North Valley Stream for over 20 years. Jean worked as a part time bookkeeper and tax preparer into her mid-eighties. She also served as treasurer of her co-op board for over 10 years. Jean loved spending time with family. Her happiest days were Sunday dinners with her extended family. Known for her outgoing personality, she made friends wherever she went, doctors’ offices, in line at the grocery store. She loved playing Mahjong and cards with her friends in her housing community. Jean volunteered at St. Anne’s respite program on Friday nights, working in the kitchen serving pizza and chicken nuggets to special needs children. She was preceded in death by two of

Jean Wrobleski her sons, Paul and Carl. She is survived by son Raymond, his wife Vanessa, their two sons Raymond Jr. and Peter and granddaughter in law Jennifer, daughter in law Marta and granddaughters Victoria and Veronica. A funeral Mass was said at St. Annes RC Church in Garden City on November 20th, followed by her burial at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury.

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Suzanne Mary Brennan (aka ‘Beans’), age 74, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and an extraordinary friend. Suz was born on October 26, 1949, in New Rochelle, New York, the daughter of Ruth and Donal Mahoney. She grew up in Westbury, New York with her parents and three siblings, Ruthanne, Donal, and Dolores. Suz graduated from St. John’s University in 1973 and went on to earn her master’s in education and professional diploma in school psychology in 1975. Around this time, she met the love of her life, Lawrence J. Brennan. They were married in 1976, moved to Garden City, New York, and never left each other’s side. Suzanne Mary Brennan Suz was a teacher for nearly 20 years at Westbury Middle School and joys was spending time with her dearwent on to become chair of the read- est Freddie, and she was so excited to ing department. Suzanne and Larry’s welcome Erin and Erik’s first child son Gavin was born in 1987 and their this coming March (a daughter). daughter Erin in 1990. They immediShe is also survived by her sister ately became the center of their world. Dolores McDonnell (Joe), and children There is not a single person who Kaila, Conor, Kelly, and Liana; sister met Suzanne who was not touched by Ruthanne Boehmcke (Bruce), and son her genuineness and overall zest for Greg (Amy), and their children Brody life. Her heart was pure, and she was and Shea; brother Donal Mahoney unapologetically herself. She would (Patty), and son Donal; niece Colleen do anything to help not only her close Brennan (John), and her son Connor. family and friends, but also perfect Suz’s unforgettable spirit and genstrangers. Suz was everyone’s number erosity will live on through her loved one fan and a lover of all sports, espe- ones forever. cially Garden City athletics, UPenn Visitation was held at Fairchild lacrosse, and the Philadelphia Eagles. & Sons on Wednesday, December 13, She loved going to the beach, singing 2023, . A funeral mass will be held at and dancing, and watching Turner Saint Anne’s Church (35 Dartmouth Classic Movies with her Larry. St., Garden City, New York) on Friday She is lovingly remembered by her December 15, 2023, at 11:15 am. In lieu beloved husband of 47 years, Larry; of flowers, SA please consider a gift in her Garden son Gavin, his wife Lizzie, and grand- honor to the HunterSeven Foundation son Freddie; daughter Erin Stump and (hunterseven.org) or For All Who P A her husband Erik. One of her greatest Fight (forallwhofight.org). P ene A

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FABGC supporters gather to celebrate BOT candidates SUBMITTED BY FOR A BETTER GARDEN CITY On Monday night, December 11, For A Better Garden City (FABGC) Village Board of Trustee candidates and their supporters gathered at Uptown Grille to celebrate the candidates’ announcements for the 2024 BOT election. Three of the four candidates are sitting trustees who have decided to once again volunteer their time and efforts to represent and serve the residents of Garden City. The current trustees seeking a second term are Charles Kelly, Lawrence Marciano, and Michael Sullivan. Joining them on the FABGC ticket is Richard Williams who is currently serving the Village as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and is a founding member of the Say No to the Casino civic organization. The FABGC candidates and supporters had a fun

evening enjoying one another’s company amid the festive holiday setting. The 2024 Village of Garden City Board of Trustee election in March will mark the fourth consecutive year where residents will be given a choice of candidates. The dedicated FABGC trustees continue to work hard on the issues facing our Village. Among the FABGC candidate’s top priorities are: continuing the progress on St. Paul’s, expanding on the improvements the Traffic Commission has made to road and pedestrian safety, increasing efforts relating to the Village’s water system, fighting the Sands Casino at the Nassau Hub and continuing efforts to improve the business district. To learn more please visit the FABGC website at https://www.fabgc.org

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A happy family enjoying potato latkes. On Friday, December 8, congregation families, guests, and visitors gathered at the Garden City Jewish Center to celebrate the 2nd night of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights! Chanukah commemorates the time in 165 BCE, when the Hasmoneans restored the defiled Temple in Jerusalem. There wasn’t enough oil to keep the symbolic 7 branched menorah lit for more than one day, but miraculously, it lasted for eight days and nights! Two thousand years later, a special nine branch menorah called a “Chanukiah”, is used for Chanukah. As in past years, attendees brought their own menorahs to kindle the lights that mark the holiday, and

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Children listening to Rabbi Goodman read a Chanukah story. came to eat plenty of latkes (fried potato pancakes) and jelly donuts! It is a mitzvah, or good deed, to consume foods fried in oil. After the latkes, enthusiastic adults and children made their own ice cream sundaes (no symbolism here -- just delicious fun). Everyone then went into the sanctuary to attend a Chanukah service, sing some songs, and listen to Rabbi Stephen Goodman read a Chanukah story by candlelight. The story was called “Meet the Latkes” and was especially appreciated by the many children in the audience. The Garden City Jewish Center would like to thank honored guests Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, Deputy

Great fun for the grandchildren.

Mayor Bruce Chester, and Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson for stopping by to visit at this year’s Chanukah celebration. Thank you to all the police officers who have provided extra security protection for our faith community over the past year, and to the Garden City Fire Department, who are always looking out for us. The Garden City Jewish Center is a Reform congregation where everyone is welcome – Jews of all denominations, dual-faith families, singles, and students. Please go to www.gardencityjewishcenter.org for more information.

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan addressing the congregation.

Families brought their own menorahs to light.

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Friday, December 15, 2023 The Garden City News

WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Teen Holiday Party

Celebrate the holidays and the New Year with friends during the holiday break by joining us at the Library's Teen Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 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.

Tweens and Teens Holiday Recipe Cards for Community Service: Due December 18

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 winter 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.

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.

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.

Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The December session will be held on Tuesday, December 19. The Reading Pals program runs from 4 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 5 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, December 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 Crafternoon: DIY Ceramic Mugs

Design your own ceramic mug using acrylic paint and permanent markers during Teen Crafternoon: DIY Ceramic Mugs on Saturday, January 6, at 3 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, December 26 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.

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, January 4, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, December 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, January 18. 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 Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, January 9, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, January 2, 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 Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Bookmarks for Community Service

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be available to patrons to take at the Library. To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Volunteers can register once each week for six weeks for the Winter season as follows: • Registration Week One: Monday, January 8, at 10 a.m. to Friday, January 12 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Two: Monday, January 15, at 10 a.m. to Friday, January 19 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Three: Monday, January 22, at 10 a.m. to Friday, January 26 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Four: Monday, January 29, at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 2 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Five: Monday, February 5, at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 9 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Six: Monday, February 12, at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 16 at 4 p.m. Bookmarks should be returned no later than Tuesday, February 29. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Heart 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

It’s What’s Happening for Library Board meeting Young Adults Through the Library be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month! For the month of January ornaments are hearts, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in February. Registration begins Tuesday, January 16, 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, January 25 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.

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!

News from the Children’s Room Fall 2023 Programming 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 is ongoing.

Reading Pals

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

This fun program is for children ages

rescheduled

The Regular and Organization Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees scheduled for Monday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library, has been rescheduled to Monday, December 18. The meeting will

take place 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, including 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 has no impact on Library hours and services. Signs are posted on Library entrances.

Building gingerbread houses

4–Grade 2. Under librarian supervision, teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration began Dec. 12. 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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Children ages 2 1/2 – Grade 5 and their families enjoyed building a gingerbread house together. This program was held at the library on December 2 and sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Library.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Friday, December 15, 2023 The Garden City News

WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

News from the Garden City Public Library Monday Movies

Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library: Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

December

• 12/18 - “White Christmas” 1954, 120 Mins

NEW! Friends of the Garden City Public Library-Sponsored Museum Pass Now Available!

The Friends of the Garden City Public Library and the Garden City Public Library are pleased to add the 9/11 Memorial & Museum pass to our collection - located in New York City at the World Trade Center. Library member benefits include: • Free admission at the Museum for 2 adults & 2 children (17 and under) • Complimentary audio guides • 20% discount in the Museum Store • Invitations to Education programming The 9/11 website (https:// www.911memorial.org/) states the following: “The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring 9/11, documenting its impact, and examining its continuing significance. Honoring those who were killed in the 2001 and 1993 attacks is at the heart of our mission. Located at the World Trade Center in New York City, the 9/11 Memorial Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is committed to providing ongoing resources for students, teachers, families, and the general public. Each day we remember the victims, the families, and survivors dealing with loss, recognizing the lasting consequences of 9/11 on individual lives.” Check with the Adult Services Reference Desk for further information

and to reserve the pass!

Programs

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 - 516-742-8405 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

January 2024 Programs

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving

Saturday, January 6, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library. Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check made payable to ‘Empire Safety Council’ and current Library

card with you to register. Bring your valid New York State driver's license and a pen to class. Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236. Email: Speakingofbooks@ gardencitypl.org

Dennis Raverty - Chagall

Thursday, January 11, from 1– 2 p.m. Dr. Dennis Raverty — speaker, author and art historian — will explain how Marc Chagall created an enchanted world of fairy tales from his Russian background and the avant-garde art world of Paris. Less well-known are his more tragic themes, such as the crucifixions he painted in response to the rise of antisemitism and Nazism between the wars. No registration is required.

Organize Me - - What Stays and What Goes?

Monday, January 15, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Professional organizers and co-authors of the self-help book “Beyond Tidy” Marie Limpert and Annmarie Brogan will teach you techniques on how to make well thought-out decisions on what to keep in your spaces and what to let go. They will answer questions and provide solutions to common challenges that get people stuck. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning December 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@ gardencitypl.org This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Your Home’s Electric - Hands-On Workshop

Sunday, January 21, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room A hands-on workshop following Brian Schnee of KL Home Inspection Services LLC lecture about your home’s electrical system. Put to use some of

The classic film “White Christmas” will be screened at the Garden City Public Library on December 18. the practical tips learned about how the electrical system in your house provides appropriate power to satisfy your electric needs safely. Topics to be discussed include: Learn: • how to wire a basic outlet (where the power enters the outlet) • how to connect wires to a light switch • how to connect wires to a light • about stripping wire • and understand the importance of different color wires Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning December 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@ gardencitypl.org This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR From page 2 ments by bridging and or eliminating masonry walls with intermediate steel supports thereby allowing flexibility to any future designs. I would like to clarify that the interior structural system is primarily along the corridor walls. Any proposed demolition of these structural walls would require the routine structural reinforcement suggested above. To mitigate this, I have drawn up some plans that fully work with the existing corridor walls and only involve some minimal alterations of interior perpendicular partitioning to generate zero structural effects. To sum up, whatever reasons that are being suggested for not preserving St. Paul’s, we cannot consider structural instability to be one of them. The building structure remains sound. William E. Alisse, RA, AIA and retired Managing Director / Partner of TPG Architecture Joseph Jabour, PE at JAJ Engineering PLLC / Licensed Professional Engineer in NY, NJ, FL & NYC Inspection Agency

What is Alliance’s role?

To the Editor: At the last Board meeting held November 16, there was discussion among several board members concerning the what’s next to move forward on the St. Paul’s journey to a solution. Based upon statements made within Mayor Updates in the GCN, Nov. 24, p. 22 and then on Dec. 01, p. 24 it appears that formation of an independent market study group to investigate and determine potential residents’ uses within the purview of some form of preservation is in the offing. If the Board chooses to engage with or involve members of the defunct Committee or its successor in interest, the Alliance, with some members now part of the Conservancy, in the process going forward there is a threshold question because in a letter by Alliance folks to the GCN, Oct. 12, stating the Mayor and a Trustee as having an Executive committee relationship with the Conservancy. Really? This must .be clarified- is it deception, a reality or a bad error? Mayor and Trustee, please answer. Regarding last week’s letter (GCN, p. 2) “Why not the Alliance” I take an opposing view. Here is why: The defunct Committee was appointed by the prior Mayor not the current Mayor and the BOT as incorrectly stated by the letter. In fact, many of the problems of the Committee can be traced to the acts of the previous mayor who did not allow the Board to attend meetings and exercise their fiduciary responsibility for many months). When he ran last year for a Trustee position (with the vocal support of many members of the Alliance and the Historical Society) the now former mayor got the least votes

of any candidate. Many Committee members are now part of the Alliance. There are familiar names who have over many months signed off on truly nasty and unjustified characterizations of the Mayor in coordinated attacks including such as “obstructionist”, “stupid” and including in the Francine Ryan read letter referring to our present Mayor (then Trustee) at a BOT meeting as “immoral” for requesting a timeline. Their letter entitled “Mayor Misleads Residents” says it all, (GNC, Jun. 23, p. 2) and the Alliance ad, see GCN, Aug. 10 accusing the Mayor of limiting resident participation is quite illustrative of these attacks. So enough already for the Alliance! Good, bad or indifferent the Committee’s work resulted in getting to a point where a non-binding poll was taken favoring some kind of preservation. The Mayor has been more than fair to those preaching preservation. Nothing more could/ should the Alliance ask from the Mayor who was “comfortable” with the ballot for the polI “stacked against demolition” and who did not chide unsupported Alliance positions that were “inconsistent” with legitimate experts presented by the Board regarding the impact of demolition and conduit financing without the need for Alienation. Is there a conflict for these groups to engage in such meetings because these groups have offered the St Paul’s Conservancy as a solution (to operate and manage the building and purportedly provide low cost 30 year financing)? Clearly, such inform their (Committee/ Alliance members) opinions on creating multiple uses to simply fill the building lacking rational justification. The Alliance and Committee have provided longer timelines for project completion of facade and demolition than for reuse in a veiled threat that they will sue if every brick of the building is not preserved. Much more of a real legal threat would be a lawsuit if the 8 acres of Parkland are turned over to a Conservancy group of predominately unemployed residents possibly looking for compensated work. The Committee never reported any hard data concerning the uses they asserted would be beneficial to the residents. Only anecdotal statements were provided. And where are the Village work product sketches and drawings done by defunct Committee members now? Are such being held hostage? Members of the Board, please comment about use data and drawings and renderings. The Committee’s professional architect and and engineer certainly want respect for their finding concerning their structural analysis of the building. (see GCN, Jun. 16, letter by Mr. Alessi & Mr. Jabour about structural integrity). Yet, at an event on 10/08/23 at the GCCC, Mr. McDonough, their colleague, smeared our Village Counsel, Gary Fishberg, Esq. when he said that Mr. Fishberg, a partner of Cullen & Dykman, was a dentist

attempting brain surgery in reference to Mr. Fishberg’s stated opinion that 30 year debt financing via a conduit such as the Conservancy would require Alienation of the building by obtaining NYS legislation. In fact, Mr McDonough added that many of the deals he has done involved Cullen & Dykman. What deals has Mr. McDonough or his firm, “Hightower” participated in with Cullen & Dykman?. Will Mr McDonough provide needed clarity as he seems to be point man for the “conservancy”. Having been engaged in St. Paul’s preservation advocacy for many years, can/ will Mr. McDonough name any/all these of the well-known “nationally and internationally law firms and bankers” that have “vetted” the conservancy concept as applied to St Paul’s. Have potential benefactors, such as Nelson DeMille or Susan Lucci, vetted these names? Are well known persons listed as part of the Conservancy really confident that it can provide cheaper labor because the Conservancy does not need to pay “prevailing wage” even though required by NY State law on all public buildings? Couldn’t Alienation require a land swap creating alternative parkland to accomplish this objective, I remember Trustee B. A. Torino commenting to this effect at a Town Hall. Finally, what is the track record of Conservancy members and what credentials do they have? Will they they be relying on funds from donations to sustain themselves economically or from their own employment or outside endeavors? The Board of Trustees labors without any compensation whatsoever, will Conservancy members do likewise? Are Conservancy members all publicly agreeing to work for free like our BOTs? Many Conservancy associates appear to be retired or not employed. How much are they contributing and names of actual donors with pledged donation amounts? Such necessary to provide credibility about claims about “philanthropic efforts.” The Conservancy is a not for profit. By definition it must be APOLITICAL but is it? It is dependent on contributions from members of the organization and/or donations to perform whatever tasks it undertakes. The Alliance/ Conservancy surely has money for self-serving ads in the GCN, but does the Conservancy have the funds to commence operating and managing a repurposed, large 140 year old St. Paul’s having a usable 100,000 square ft. ? Can it obtain funding and donations to insulate the Village from being on the hook for every dollar of cost to repurpose the building and for ongoing operating and maintenance costs and expenses? The claim that a conservancy can get cheaper financing (but not able to avail itself of the Village’s triple A rating to achieve this) is dubious at best, and at worst a misrepresentation. Prominent philosopher, John Locke, defined, in cautionary words, that a madman is someone “rea-

soning correctly from erroneous premises” ( see p. 283, The Black Swan, N. N. Taleb). We should heed those words. Whatever projects are explored it is time for the Board to invest serious money into procuring independent experts to consult on various aspects of the myriad iterations of projects presented as solutions to the St. Paul’s existential question. This to ensure an optimum result is obtained from the initiative now in progress. The stakes are too high to do anything less. If you have gotten this far, thanks for reading and Happy Holidays to all! S. G, Gorray

Keep Christ in Christmas

To the Editor: We would like to bring to the attention of your Garden City News readers that in today’s issue we have placed a beautiful, double-page, centerfold message “Keep Christ in Christmas”. This is the fifth year that we have placed this message, and as in the past, our purpose is to share the true meaning of Christmas with the residents of Garden City. We recognize that the true meaning of Christmas is mostly ignored in society. We see endless news stories about “Black Friday” sales and “Christmasthemed” movies that rarely display a nativity scene. The birth of Christ is almost completely overlooked as the secular world strips the religious significance from the celebration of Christmas, while egregiously exploiting its commercial benefit. Unfortunately, the commercial supplanting of Christmas has become the norm. The words, “Merry Christmas” have been banned at schools, colleges, businesses, department stores, etc. Instead, we repeatedly hear, “Happy Holidays”, intended to encompass all the politically correct bromides of the season. It seems that we do not want to offend any one’s feelings, with the exception, of course, of those of Jesus Christ and His Blessed Mother. In response to the secularization of Christmas, we Knights have pledged to proclaim publicly and joyfully our belief in the true meaning of Christmas – the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, the Light of the World. This special Christmas message was made possible by the generous support of the members of the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council No.15809, and parishioners and friends of the Church of St. Joseph who wish to remember in this beautiful season of gift-giving, that the greatest gift of all is God’s gift of His Son to the world! We wish all a very Happy and Holy Christmas as we remember to Keep Christ in Christmas. The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council No.15809

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L E G A L NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005CF1, V.

N O T I C E S

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

COLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 19, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005CF1 is the Plaintiff and COLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 162 MEADOW ST, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530: Section 34, Block 546, Lot 32 & 39: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000801/2015. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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NASSAU COUNTY BIDS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: PURCHASING DIVISION Inc. Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, UNTIL 11:00 AM EST TUESDAY, JAN 9, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON CLINTON ROAD - COMMERCIAL AVENUE TO MEADOW STREET Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of: Inc. Village of Garden City Catherine Reynolds Purchasing Agent Dated:12/15/23

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I took this photo in March 1999 in the lobby of the Garden City Hotel. These men are two Garden City High School graduates. On the left is Patrick Smalley (GCHS ‘75) who worked at the hotel at the time and on the right is John Tesh (GCHS ‘70). Tesh was staying at the hotel because he was doing a PBS Channel 21 fundraiser on Long Island. John Tesh, who married actress Connie Sellica, has had a long career in show biz. After his long run as host on T.V.’s “Entertainment Tonight” he has been a successful music performer. Interestingly, John Tesh grew up on Seabury Road near Surrey Lane in the northeast part of Garden City during the 1960s. Across the street at that time on the corner of Surrey Lane and Avalon Road was Don McCauley who went on to play football in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts. Also, in the 1960s, about 200 feet to the east on East Drive lived Susan Lucci who went on to become a renowned actress. Then, decades later, Kash Patel grew up on the north end of Seabury Road. He would go on to become National Security Advisor to President Trump. Not bad for a little neighborhood in the northeast pocket of Garden City. Oh yeah... I grew up there too!

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Topping List for Long Island Holiday Attractions: Beyond Van Gogh, Beyond Monet Immersive Experiences BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM What the leading edge technology of Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience does is to turn a static, albeit emotional, experience of appreciating a painting, into an active, dynamic, cinematic one. On view at Samanea New York Mall, Westbury, Long Island only until January 2, in the course of 40-minutes, you see some 300 of Van Gogh’s paintings surrounding you, projected on all four walls and the floor in a 30,000 sq. ft. space the size of a basketball court. The paintings fill the entire wall, large enough to walk into, become animated, turning stills into images that grow, change, emerge, ripple, wave, flow and blossom over you – in essence, animating the movement that Van Gogh so powerfully created with his paint strokes. It is as if you see the painting develop from Van Gogh’s perspective and hand. And I have to say, it is more stirring to see his works this way, than when I have seen “Starry Night Over the Rhone” which attracted the biggest crowds in a room in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, or “Sunflowers” at the Museum of Modern Art, or his famous self-portrait at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Is it blasphemous to say that these manifestations are more emotionally captivating than the original? Or is it enough to say, the paintings presented this way are as emotionally captivating but in a different way

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a multi-media, performance art showpiece that inspires new ways to appreciate Vincent Van Gogh’s genius © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com that adds cinematic drama. The other benefit is that you see in this incredible 40-minute presentation some 300 of Van Gogh’s paintings – and not just zipping in front of your eyes, but well paced, magnificently and respectfully presented, each scene staying long enough to absorb what you are seeing all around you, to music perfectly curated to convey mood and emotion, before changing again. It begs for active engagement in the sense of walking around, changing your visual perspective, even as the scene changes. There is a sense of immediacy as well as immersion. Timed tickets, the vast openness of the space and enormous scale of the paintings almost insure you will have enough space to feel yourself a part of the paintings, large enough

as if you could walk into any scene. The music that provides the backdrop for the different scenes and themes of the works presented are equally well curated. You are in tune with Vincent, as well, because the paintings seem to originate as if from his own hand – the basis are these sensitive quotes that mostly come from the letters between Vincent and his loving brother Theo, which document how he came to his artistic expression. “the heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths, it has its pearls too,” he wrote Theo from Isleworth in 1876. “...in all of nature, in trees for instance, I see expression and a soul, as it were,” Vincent writes Theo in 1882.

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“I don’t know if you’ll understand that one can speak poetry just by arranging colours well, just as one can say comforting things in music,” he writes his sister Willemien from Arles, in 1888 Van Gogh’s biography is very much abbreviated – the focus is on his art and creativity. But there are these important nuggets that provide a context for better appreciating the paintings, that come from revealing quotes from the letters between Vincent and his loving, supportive brother Theo, which document how he came to his artistic expression and what art, color, light, nature meant to him. I had no idea he came so late to being an artist, beginning when he was 27, in fact, the vast majority of his 1000 canvases, painted in only a decade, were painted in the last three years of his life, or that he became an art dealer like his brother, Theo, then, briefly studied to become a preacher, before devoting himself to his art. But it is intensely personal – throughout the exhibit, you see and hear snippets of Van Gogh’s letters to his brother, Theo, that provide such insights into Van Gogh’s essence, and burst the monotone myth of a man in a constant state of anguish: “the heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths, it has its pearls too,” he wrote Theo from Isleworth in 1876. “In life and in painting too,” he writes Theo in 1888 from Arles, “I can easily do without the dear Lord, but I can’t, suffering as I do, do without something greater than myself, Continued on next page

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which is my life, the power to create.” Paintings emerge like brush strokes, or like ripples of hot air, or like waves that wash over the canvas, splashing across the floor. Sometimes the paintings themselves are made to animate, like the smoke that rises from the pipe he smokes in a self-portrait; and a windmill’s fans actually turn (a game for the viewer, a device to engage). The scenes unfold, linger long enough to be appreciated, then another scene emerges. It is stunning to see his famous “Starry Night Over the Rhone” (1888) take over the walls and splash over the floor, the reflections of light in the water not at all static but shimmering, glittering and rippling. “..the sight of the stars always makes me dream...” Vincent writes Theo from Arles in 1888. In another scene, trees grow up with springtime blossoms multiply, blow in the wind, gathering more and more, becoming a storm of petals. You hear the wind. Another display imagines a score of canvases stacked up against the wall – then transmute to stilllifes. A roomful of the portraits he painted is profound – going beyond their surface image to create these characters. When a whole roomful of his self-portraits unfold, you are struck by the honesty. “It is difficult to know oneself, but it isn’t easy to paint oneself either,” he writes from Saint-Remy in 1889 Van Gogh didn’t sell any of his

art during his lifetime. He suffered from clinical depression that in those days, had no medical treatment. But he seemed to have a desperate desire and even an inclination that his works would survive him, as when he refers to his subjects as becoming “ghosts” visiting future viewers. An artist who today is considered one of the greatest of all time was considered a failure (as an artist). In this, Van Gogh gives hope and inspiration to every other failed, un- and under-appreciated artist. The show, brilliantly, sensitively, imaginatively done, is itself a work of art – multi-media, performance art – because it takes all of these works and creates something new, a new way to experience the paintings, that will engage young people being introduced to art as well as devotees, artists and academics. The end of the loop is a series of Vincent’s famous signature that emerge from scores of his paintings – we learn that he only signed “Vincent” because he feared his surname would be too difficult to pronounce. “yours very truly, Vincent.” This scene is like Van Gogh’s final word as if to say, “This is me. This is what I created. This is what I have left to the world.” Vincent Van Gogh left this world in 1890, 37 years old, just as his work was gaining critical recognition. “to succeed, to have lasting prosperity, one must have temperament different from mine,” he writes Theo in 1889. “I make a point of telling myself, yes I am something, I can do something.”

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Long Islanders are lucky because Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience which was brought back after a hugely successful run through the holidays, alternates days with Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience. Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience gives guests a glimpse into the emotions and perspectives of the leading figure of Impressionism: Claude Monet, with some 400 of his works. Taking inspiration from Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, the designated home of Monet’s masterpieces, guests can freely roam the Infinity Room to absorb the artist’s bright and colorful paintings. Monet’s stunning imagery encompasses every surface of the room, transporting guests inside the paintings themselves. It is a haven for awakening the senses as the ebb and flow of the artwork is accompanied by the rhythm of an original score. Ideal for enjoying through the holidays, see schedule and purchase timed tickets to Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in advance at www.vangoghlongisland.com (on Wednesdays and Fridays) alternating with alternating with Beyond Monet The Immersive Experience at www. monetlongisland.com (on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays), at Samanea New York, 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY.

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Magic of Lights, family-friendly, 2.5-mil drive-through holiday lights festival at Jones Beach State Park,

Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. (dusk) until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. (dusk) until 11 p.m, $35/weekdays, $40/weekends. Tickets at Ticketmaster. Info at magicoflights.com. LuminoCity Festival at Eisenhower Park, Thursday through Monday from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., through Jan.7, 2024. Ticket sales and festival details at https://www.luminocityfestival.com/. Old Bethpage Village Restoration Candlelight Evenings, Dec. 21-23, 26-29, 2023, 5-9:30 pm. 19 th century buildings lit by candlelight; 1866 decorated Christmas tree; Civil war era Christmas songs; Contra dancing; holiday brass quartet and fiddle music; Traditional bonfire and hot apple cider. (Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, New York, 11804, oldbethpagevillagerestoration@nassaucountyny.gov, 516-572-8409, tickets online and at door, $20/adult, $15 child 5-12, seniors.) Also, Billy Joel- My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey, the first major exhibition of the iconic musician’s life, has just opened at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHoF), Timed entry tickets online or at the door, 97 Main St., Stony Brook, NY, 11790, 631-689-5888, info@limusichalloffame.org, www.limehof.org. ________________________________ © 2023 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com

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Gift Books for Your Gardener BY JEFF RUGG It is that time of year again, time to think about gifts for the gardener in your family who already has all the tools and gadgets. Gardening books are a great way to pass the winter away while learning new things about plants and gardens. Over the past few decades of telling gardeners about new books, the places where books are purchased have changed. The list price of the books has also changed. There used to only be one way to buy the book and only one book version. Now the books can be bought in stores and online and the book may

be available in paper or as an electronic version. In the past, prices didn’t change much but now prices can vary from site to site and day to day. “Hortus Curious” by Michael Perry is a great book for the curious and fun-loving gardener. There are a lot of weird plants in the world and this book covers 41 of the most unusual ones. From plants that can eat fish, catch fire, or look like rocks, this book is a fascinating and fun read. The illustrations are worth the price alone. The newest book by Shelly Cramm is “My Father is the Gardener.” It is part biblical devotional and part botanical devotional. She combines plants found in the bible and the gardener’s work

such as watering and weeding to help the reader find meaning in daily life. There is an unusual combination of original artwork, botanical renderings and macrophotography of botanical plant specimens. Growing herbs has been a trend for several years but it really took off during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Whether you had success or not growing herbs, the latest book by Susan Betz, “Herbal Houseplants” is a good read. Many herbs are great houseplants, they just need the right conditions. Susan lets you know which herbs will grow on your windowsill and which ones are better off in the kitchen. From easy to grow to the Continued on page 5

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Those technological wonders BY CLAIRE LYNCH My relatives gave me a Roomba for my birthday this year and once it was up and running, I’ve been astonished at what it can do. Sure I’ve seen demonstrations on TV about the capabilities of those round shiny metallic robotic machines that seem to do the vacuuming almost effortlessly but seeing a demonstration and using it myself are two very different things. And watching it glide over the rugs and floors while I sit comfortably ensconced on my couch reading a book or watching TV is very different from how my mother, my sisters and I vacuumed in the 1960s when cleaning our house when I was a kid. As a retiree I’ve always been leery of new technology. Some people welcome all that technological advances can do but I run from it as fast as I can. Younger people seem to have a knack for using computers and technological gadgets but some of us who are 50+ are always skeptical. There is an element of fear to trying something new. When those GPS gadgets came out that enable people to enter an address and drive from here to there, I tried using it but in short order went back to my old ways of taking out a paper map, checking the streets and getting to my destination that way. Now a lot of cars including my own have GPS built into the dashboard but I’m still hesitant about using it. The telephone contacts on my smart phone work well but I don’t like fumbling around on my phone looking for contacts then searching for the person I want to call. It’s no big deal but I prefer to memorize friends’ and relatives’ phone numbers. Accessing them is a good test of memory and I like giving those numbers in my memory bank a whirl. When I discovered keyless entry on the door to my car I was taken aback. For decades I had approached the driver’s door, pulled out my keys and inserted the key in the lock. That was how I always got in. The idea of keeping my car keys

in my pocket and getting close to the door seemed magical when I first tried keyless entry - and it still seems pretty magical. My salesman was happy to demonstrate it when I purchased a new car a few years ago and I guess he spotted a baby boomer a mile away. He saw my astonishment whereas someone 30 years my junior just rolls with it. Technology never ceases to amaze me. When my relatives said the Roomba could vacuum my floors I was all for it as long as they set it up. After charging the Roomba for a couple of hours then accessing the wifi in my house and connecting the app on my tablet to Alexa, which is another very handy miniature computer, I was ready to start. Oh, before starting I just had to remove any extra things on the floor such as shoes and kids’ toys that would get in the way of my robotic vacuum. Once it had a clear path it was ready to begin working. With the command, “Alexa, start Roomba,” it took off across the room. The first time I set that robotic vacuum in motion I watched it glide across the floor and that can be mesmerizing or dizzying depending on your point of view. I heard its soft whirring sound which might have prompted a quick nap but I was too excited to see my Roomba at work and to see how clean my floors and carpets would be once it had finished. My robotic vacuum, which measures 13 inches in diameter, zigged and zagged across the living room carpet at a steady pace. I watched as it bounced off the bottom of the couch then proceeded along. Sure enough it knew where to go with its brushes and bristles and when to head in another direction. The first time its charge got low I saw my robotic vacuum come to a halt and make a musical sound alerting me that it needed attention. Another time my robotic vacuum headed back home to the docking station. It was very precise as it worked and I credit the three inventors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who announced its existence two decades ago. MIT roboticists Colin Angle, Helen Greiner and Rodney

Brooks developed the Roomba and the domestic robot went on the market beginning in 2002. They had a brilliant idea when they came up with a robotic vacuum because why do the work when a machine can do it? After completing the first task I checked the app and reading the report, it said it had run for 40 minutes and had found two problem spots so my robotic vacuum went back over those spots until they were clean. I’m impressed it’s a very efficient appliance. Sitting there watching my robotic vacuum I couldn’t help but think back to “The Jetsons.” That show came out in September 1962 when I was seven years old. The idea of having video calls, personal robot assistants that could carry trays from the table to the kitchen and

smartwatches seemed so far away but these things have been developed. On the show, the Jetsons called their personal robot assistant “Rosie” and using voice recognition, Rosie would go here and there. Also, an app can be programmed to change thermostat settings, to lock doors and turn lights on and off in the house. The possibilities seem endless. Technology takes time to perfect but when it’s ready to launch, it’s good. The people I know welcome ways to do things like household chores quickly and efficiently. My feeling is that when technology does what it was designed to do, it is a marvel to behold. Now as far as getting into a driverless car and going to the supermarket? I think I’ll wait on that!

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Proud grandmother Carole Russo shared this photo of her sibling grandchildren, Alexander (age 5) and Victoria (age 4). She said it was taken while they were on the way to school and celebrating Victoria’s ear piercing for her Christmastime birthday.

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Will the Christmas Spirit Rub off on Disability Haters? BY TOM MARGENAU

I was struck by something I heard the other day on a radio show. The host of the program was making the point that he thought people are just getting meaner and nastier. I see examples of that every week when I read emails from people who, for whatever reason, really despise the Social Security disability program. Their meanness and hatred permeate their emails as they describe people getting disability benefits as “deadbeats” and “fakers” and other terms I can’t print in this column. I understand there are folks who have legitimate concerns about the program and how it is run. I’ve addressed those issues in many past columns. But today, I’m talking about people whose concern has been blinded by downright contempt. All this made me think of a column I wrote a couple years ago about this phenomenon. I’m going to reprint it here today. I’m hoping now that we are in the holiday season, a combination of what I write here and maybe some Christmas spirit will open the hearts and minds of these hatemongers. So here is that old column. I was heading into one of our local grocery stores the other day. I noticed a few people gathered around a car that was parked in one of the spots near the entrance reserved for people with disabilities. And I heard someone yelling. As I got closer to the car, I saw an old guy ranting and raving at the driver of the car, a woman maybe in her mid-40s. There was a younger man in the passenger seat. I can’t repeat the “colorful” language the guy was using. But here is a snippet of what I heard: “Why the (expletive) are you parking in a handicapped spot? You don’t have a sticker and there’s obviously nothing wrong with you!” The woman got out of her car. And with a totally unexpected air of quiet dignity, she calmly told this man: “My son has end stage non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He has about 3 months to live. I would think that for the last 90 days of his life, he ought to be able to park a little closer to the front door of this grocery store.” The jerk slumped away muttering something unintelligible. The small crowd of people were booing him and actually started clapping for the driver of the car. It really was an eye-opening moment. I just wish I could show some of this same dignity when I respond to the frequent emailed rants I get from so many people about the Social Security disability program. I’m always puzzled why so many people simply assume that most folks getting disability benefits, just like people parking in a handicapped spot, are pulling a fast one on the rest of us. Getting a handicapped sticker for your car is one thing. Getting Social Security disability benefits is an entirely different matter. Please, dear readers, believe me: As someone who worked with the disability program for many years, I know

you have to be really severely disabled to qualify for benefits. Of course I’m not naive enough to think that out of the millions of Social Security disability beneficiaries, there aren’t a few bad apples in that big barrel who are getting benefits they don’t deserve. But I assure you their numbers are few and far between. The Social Security disability program is universally recognized as one of the most difficult programs to qualify for. You simply don’t get benefits if you have a bad back or a bum knee. You must have a severe physical or mental impairment that is expected to keep you out of work for at least 12 months -- or a condition that is terminal. Having said that, I can tell you from experience that everyone seems to know someone (a brother-in-law, a neighbor, that guy in the handicapped parking space) whom they believe is getting such benefits fraudulently. For example, someone recently complained to me that she knows a woman who is getting disability benefits who takes kickboxing lessons. Someone else saw a neighbor who is on disability cleaning his gutters. Another reader told me about a guy “with a fake disability” who was painting a house. Somehow, those little snippets of daily life proved to them that these folks were cheating the system. Well, just because a woman is taking kickboxing lessons and a guy is cleaning his gutters and another guy is doing some painting does not prove they are healthy and don’t deserve disability benefits. Maybe one has cancer, another has some severe mental issues and the other has kidney disease. I don’t know. And the point is, these accusers don’t know either. You simply cannot make broad assumptions about their eligibility for disability benefits without knowing all the facts. Someone else told me about a guy who was getting disability benefits who “gambles all his money away every month at a local casino.” She went on to say: “This proves he’s a crook and the system is corrupt.” Well, no. It does not prove that. It might prove the guy is a bad money manager. But that’s got nothing to do with the fact that he has a disability that qualifies him for monthly benefits. If there was a little old lady who gambled away half of her Social Security retirement check every month, would you say that “proves the system is corrupt?” No. It just proves there is a woman probably not making the smartest decisions about how to spend her Social Security retirement money. And so too there are people who don’t spend their Social Security disability money very wisely. But now that I’ve made those points, I can tell you this. I’ve been working with the Social Security program long enough (almost 50 years) to know that no matter how much preaching I do, some of you will just not believe me. You are

just absolutely convinced that people are cheating the system. Well, if that’s so, then let me put the burden on you. If you claim to know someone you think is getting Social Security disability benefits he or she is not due, I challenge you to do something. Turn that person in. Call the Social Security fraud hotline at 800269-0271. Or go online at www.socialsecurity.gov and click on “Report Fraud” under the “Contact Us” link. Your report

can be anonymous. But I also know from experience most people won’t do that. Why? My guess is they are really not sure their accusations are right. Like the guy shouting at the poor woman outside the supermarket, they just close their minds and open their yaps and let hate-speak spew out. Well, that was the old column I wrote. Continued on next page

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Water can do much damage to your home BY PHILIP A. RAICES It’s Sunday and I am writing this week’s column. I hear the pounding rain pummeling down on my skylight in my home office. I am thinking, who will have a wet basement or inside wall today? Earlier, I decided to go out this morning a second time to remove the debris in my gutters and leaders to prevent the overflow of water behind my soffits, and then getting behind my interior walls. I also performed my winter lawn fertilization w/a a 32-8-8 material (32% nitrogen, 8% phosphorus, and 8% Potash) to not have to do it until early summer 2024. This will nourish the rhizomes and tillers to build a strong root system and provide a healthier and greener appearance throughout the winter months. Doing this now will provide your landscape with a much nicer curb appeal, especially during the holidays, assuming you have a decent lawn to start with, and will make your home stand out. Winter seeding can also be done now so it will germinate sooner this coming spring. When I think of all the flooding that has occurred this year, I have been looking at homes from a different perspective as to what needs to be done to prevent the intrusion of water inside your basement and other areas. When purchasing a home, buyers should keep in mind that climate change is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Excessive bouts of rainfall will have a major effect and potentially major damage to one’s home if preventative measures aren’t taken. Buyers should

look at the grade of the property, and to determine if it is slanting towards or away from the foundation. The best situation is having the property graded away from the home. Are your gutters and leaders draining into a dry well or does the water flow onto your lawn, patio, or flowerbeds? One must be extremely diligent that whatever water is coming off the leaders does not back up into your foundation, causing either a wet basement or worse mold conditions. Your home inspector will check for these conditions as well as cracks in the foundation that might cause an issue later on. One way to alleviate a water issue in the basement is to add French drains w/a sump pump. In this fashion, any water coming in will drain through the perforated piping and end up being eliminated by the pump pushing it out into the sewer system. As they say, “an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure.” Most critical is the age of the roof and its condition. Going up and inspecting the roof for damage is important and knowing how many layers of roofing tiles there are. The maximum should at most be 3 layers. The entire roof then has to be removed. If there is any damage to the plywood, then it must be removed and new sheets must be put in place. Then a water-resistant

S O C I A L S E C U R I T Y A N D Y O U Continued from previous page Once again, if you are one of these hatemongering tongue-flappers, I hope the holiday spirit rubs off on you. And Merry Christmas! If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

or waterproof thin sheet or layer must be installed before adding the new roofing tiles. Today the preferred material used is called Architectural shingles. Also, if you are planning on purchasing solar panels, this will be an ideal time to consider installing them as a new roof should last 25-40 years depending on the materials used and weather conditions and necessary maintenance. Also, installing an attic fan will minimize the heat that your roof will be subject to as well as eliminate it from the interior of your home, enabling your air conditioning system to function more efficiently. Buying a home entails some very important things to think about. The 3 things I suggest you consider are location, location, and also school district. If you have the 1st and 3rd items somewhat covered, then the 2nd “location” will be critical too. Staying within your budgeted amount in purchasing requires a lot of research, looking, and visiting homes. Many will not look at the property and think about water issues until you pay a home inspector to come and do your inspection and provide you his report. However, you can survey the property upon first visiting to see if some of those items that I had conveyed earlier are in workable order. I do not expect anyone to go up on a roof. However, looking at the property to see if it is graded

away from the foundation can easily be determined. If not, you can ask if there is there a sump pump in the basement to eliminate water damage. As our climate warms over the years and the potential for more serious and dangerous storms occur, purchasing a home that is safe from water invading your interior and knowing what to look for becomes tantamount to making a pragmatic and logical decision.

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Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

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Gift Books for Your Gardener Continued from page 2 finicky she covers all of the care instructions for each herb. There are guidelines for harvesting and preserving herbs and there are dozens of recipes. If you thought herbs were a trend, then watch out for the beekeepers. Many towns are changing ordinances to allow beehives in the suburbs and urban areas that until recently few people thought would allow the bees to thrive. If you have a hive or want to get one, the “Beekeeper’s Diary” by Charlotte Wig-

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gins is a must-read. It covers the equipment needed, where to set up the hive, how to get bees and how to manage pests and diseases. There are checklists that will help you quickly set up a hive and keep the bees healthy. Of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you about my book. Greener View Gardening is a book that covers everything a landscape owner who never took a gardening class needs to know about growing plants. It covers how to buy, prune and maintain your plants indoors or out.

It is only available at GreenerView.com in both softcover and PDF formats. It is over 400 pages long and has almost 1,000 pictures and illustrations. From now until Christmas use the promo code “Gift” to get half-off the price of either version of the book. Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS

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Absolutely the Best Way to Store and Reheat Leftover Pizza BY MARY HUNT By some miracle, you ended up with more pizza than you could eat -- or you intentionally ordered a larger pie just to have leftovers. Read on for the very best way to store and reheat leftover pizza. Don’t let your leftovers sit in the fridge until they dry up, curl up and turn downright disgusting. Enjoy your pizza just as much the second time around. STORE LEFTOVER PIZZA The best way to store leftover pizza is NOT to leave it in the box and shove the whole thing in the refrigerator. The cardboard and air freely circulating around the slices will dehydrate them in a big hurry. The best way is to stack and wrap: Place a single layer of slices on a dinner plate, top with a layer of wax, freezer, foil or parchment paper. Keep stacking, alternating pizza and paper, until all the pizza’s on the plate. Wrap the whole thing tightly up in plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator. That’s it! It’s not as easy as just throwing the box in the fridge, but you’ll end up with tastier leftover pizza to reheat.

Properly stored, leftover pizza will retain its best quality for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer. REHEAT LEFTOVER PIZZA There are a few methods for reheating pizza. I find the oven is too involved for just a couple of slices. The microwave produces a soggy, rubbery mess. Eating the pizza cold is pathetic. The best way to heat up a couple of slices is, hands-down, in a skillet -- ideally my well-seasoned, cast-iron skillet, although any nonstick skillet with a lid will do just fine. This is not difficult as long as you know upfront that your most important ingredient here is patience. Just follow these steps precisely, and I promise you crisp bottom crust; hot, melted cheese; and no sign whatsoever that it was made the day before. STEP 1 Place one or two slices of cold pizza in the cold, dry skillet, crust side down. STEP 2 Place a lid on the skillet STEP 3 Set the skillet on a stovetop burner set to low.

STEP 4 Set a timer for 8 minutes. STEP 5 Wait. Do not peek or remove that lid for any reason. Just don’t. That’s it! No need to add water or oil or flip the slices or any other thing you may be wondering about. It’s all about keeping the temperature at low and not removing the lid for any reason until it’s done. If 8 minutes is too long for your stove’s low heat setting, wait five minutes and then check. NOTE: Because there are several variables here -- type of skillet, your burner’s temperature when set to low -- you may need to adjust these instructions as needed. REHEAT FROZEN PIZZA For frozen leftover pizza, let it thaw on the countertop for at least an hour and then follow the instructions above. Reheating pizza properly is all about starting out cold, keeping the temperature at low to medium (see above) and not removing the lid for any reason until it’s done. Enjoy!

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No Magic Diet BY CHARLYN FARGO This is the season when we turn to that magic diet that will help us drop those unwelcome COVID-19 and holiday pounds. There is no shortage of headlines guaranteeing success to anyone who follows the latest diet. Some, such as the Mediterranean or the DASH diet, are well balanced and sensible. Others, especially those that promise a 10-pound weight loss in a week, lack healthy attributes. Many that scream from the grocery store checkout lines can be downright extreme. At the end of the day, it’s the ratio of calories in to calories out that determines weight loss. If we burn more calories than we consume, we will lose weight. One of the increasingly popular diets these days is intermittent fasting, where you refrain from eating after a certain time of day (after 3 p.m. until 8 a.m. the next day, for example) or a mix of regular eating days and days of fasting or very low calorie intake (such as two 500-calorie days a week). In a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, 141 participants in a randomized clinical trial lost about the same amount of weight and had similar cardiometabolic benefits whether they practiced intermittent fasting or ate three meals a day. Neither group received any nutrition education or behavioral counseling. After 12 weeks, there was no significant

difference in weight change between the groups. But there was a difference in lean muscle mass. The intermittent fasting group lost more lean muscle mass than the three-meals-a-day group. Other studies have found intermittent fasting to be as effective for weight loss as other diets, but there haven’t been long-term studies. And few studies have compared muscle mass. A high-quality diet and plenty of physical activity -- including resistance training -- are critical for our good health, and nothing replaces these recommendations. Intermittent fasting is merely a tool, an approach that can be quite effective for weight loss for some folks. The bottom line is if you want to lose weight, do what works best for you. There is no one-size-fits-all diet plan. It could be low-fat; low-carb; intermittent fasting; or simply eating less, counting calories and exercising. If you choose a diet rather than a healthy eating plan, take a multivitamin to ensure you get all the nutrients you need. The key is still calories in versus calories out -- creating a calorie deficit -- but it’s important to make sure the calories you take in are full of nutrients rather than empty calories. Those 1,500 calories of sweets, fast food and chips don’t give your body the same nutrients as 1,500 calories of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, low-fat dairy and whole grains. If you want to perform at your peak in

2021, you’ll need to focus on putting food packed with nutrients into your body instead of empty calories.

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Q: How do I tell if my loaf of bread is whole-grain? A: If you find this difficult, you’re not alone. Some 47% of people couldn’t tell if a bread was whole-grain or not. That’s because advertising on bread labels can be misleading. In a study, people were given a loaf of bread that was truly wholegrain and other breads that were labeled “whole-grain,” “multigrain” or “made with whole grains.” The key is to look at the list of ingredients rather than the words on the label. What is listed first? If it’s whole-wheat flour or whole oats first on the list, it’s a whole-grain. Another key is to look at the amount of fiber. Whole grains will have 2 to 3 grams of fiber per slice of bread. RECIPE With the new year around the corner, most of us are at least thinking about healthier eating. Start with more fruits and vegetables. Here’s a recipe for Caramelized Broccoli and Cauliflower from Dole. Both the broccoli and cauliflower are good sources of vitamin C, which supports immunity and a good mood. As a bonus, they’re low in calories. CARAMELIZED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER Servings: 4 2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cups cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets 3 cups broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and finely minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika 2 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons water Zest and juice of 1 lemon Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Heat olive oil in large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add cauliflower, and spread in single layer. Cook without stirring until the undersides are lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Flip each floret, and continue cooking, undisturbed, until evenly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add broccoli, onion, red pepper, paprika, honey, water, lemon zest, lemon juice and pepper. Cook an additional 6 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Transfer to serving dish. Per serving: 140 calories; 3 grams protein; 18 grams carbohydrate; 7 grams fat; 0 grams cholesterol; 4 grams fiber; 40 milligrams sodium. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

Follow the Moon BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Dec.17-23, 2023 The moon returns to our evening sky again this week, and you can have some fun watching it cross our sky from west to east. Our nearest cosmic neighbor reached its “new” phase on Dec. 12, when it was located between the Earth and the sun. Of course, it wasn’t directly in line; if it had been, it would have blocked the sun from view and caused a solar eclipse. Most of the time it passes slightly above or below the sun’s disk. From that day on, the moon begins appearing in our evening sky again as it continues orbiting the Earth. First, it appears as a crescent moon at dusk, when it still lies generally in the direction of the sun. Its spherical body is lit mostly from the back side and we see a bright crescent because sunlight spills over onto the lunar side facing Earth. About a week after its new phase, the moon always appears in its “first quarter” position. This means that, from our vantage point, a quarter of the lunar sphere is lit by sunlight. If you can recall where the sun is on that night (below the western horizon where it had set earlier), you’ll understand how the moon is illuminated in this way. After another week passes, the moon will have drifted into the eastern sky; now it lies opposite the sun, and from our viewpoint, its disk appears to be fully illuminated (hence the term “full” moon). And since the full moon always lies directly opposite the sun, it does everything opposite the sun. It rises as the sun sets and sets as the sun rises. In addition, during the winter months when the sun travels quite low in our daytime sky, the full moon appears high in our

sky at night. Every month, the moon makes one complete circuit eastward around our planet. In other words, it travels 360 degrees around the heavens every month (let’s say 30 days, just to keep the arithmetic simple). That means we should see its position change against the starry background by 12 degrees every night (360 degrees divided by 30 days). And, indeed, we can. This week, we’ve got a couple of bright celestial “markers” in the sky to help us measure this motion: Jupiter and Saturn. Keep watch and you’ll notice that the moon passes by the planet Saturn on the night of Dec. 17 and by Jupiter on the nights of Dec. 21 and 22. So how can you measure the moon’s motion? You have all the tools you need right at the end of your

arm! If you hold your fist at arm’s length, it will appear about 10 degrees from thumb to little finger. Now hold out just your thumb at arm’s length; this is approximately two degrees across. And your little finger, also at arm’s length, appears about 1 degree across. By holding up your fist, thumb or little finger to measure 12 degrees east of the moon’s current position, you can predict where it will appear the following night. Then the next night, go out and see if your guess was correct. Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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It’s All in the Bag BY TRACY BECKERMAN Someone once told me that God gave women handbags because he knew, of the two sexes, women would be the ones who would know what to put in the bags in case of an emergency. This probably started with the apples we stole from the Garden of Eden, but we won’t go there. In terms of being a mother, some of your bag expertise is intuitive and some of it comes from experience. When my kids were little, I had the usual first aid items like bandages, antiseptic wipes and anti-itch cream. Then there were the sensible things like tissues, safety pins and stain-remover sticks. There were also food items for the occasional hunger-related meltdown, like gummy candies, cheddar fish and fruit roll-ups. Lastly, I had the atypical things, like jars of slime, dead crickets and smelling salts (for me, when I saw the dead crickets in my bag).

Once your kids are older, your bag typically goes back to being your own. Oddly enough, though, while fewer things go in, more things come out. And when I say more, I mean your money, which is not spent by you but rather taken out of your wallet under the darkness of night by a teenager in desperate need of pizza. At some point your kids move out, and that is when you think you can just carry what you need in your bag. But you’re wrong. “Hey, honey, can you put my wallet and keys in your bag?” asked my husband as we got ready to leave to go to lunch. I happened to be carrying a smaller bag that day because I didn’t have all that much to put into it. It was a nice change from the piano-sized bag I usually carry to lug around all my stuff. “OK, but I don’t really have room for anything else,” I said, not wanting to change bags to accommodate his added things.

“No problem,” he said. As we got to the door, though, he stopped. “Oh, I forgot my sunglasses.” “But it’s not sunny,” I argued. “It may be later,” he said, grabbing his sunglasses. “Can you put these in your bag?” I narrowed my eyes and took his glasses, stuffing them into my already overstuffed bag with my own wallet, my own keys, my own sunglasses and all the other things I brought along in case of such things as a fingernail catastrophe, freak hailstorm or floss crisis. “Also, I’m almost out of juice on my phone,” he added. “Can you stick this charger in your bag?” He handed me a portable charger the size of the phone itself. I found one last side pocket in my bag with just enough room left for his charger, and stuck it in. My small bag was now bulging and weighed double what it had when we started. This wasn’t nec-

essarily a bad thing because the next time my husband asked me to carry something, my bag would pack a greater punch when I hit him with it. “You know what?” he said. “I think I should bring some suntan lotion, too. Can you fit that in your bag?” At this point, I really wasn’t sure what was going to explode first -- my bag or my head. “No,” I said firmly. “The bag is full.” “Can you bring a bigger bag?” he asked. “I certainly can,” I replied, grabbing a larger bag from the closet. “...and you can carry it.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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Members of the Mineola Garden City Rotary Club manned the red kettle on Saturday, December 1st to assist the Salvation Army with its charitable efforts. As one of its community services, for more than 30 years, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club has supported the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive during each holiday season. Rotarians who rang the bell last Saturday included Diana O’Neill, Althea

Robinson, Jim Brady, Joanne MeyerJendras, Meg Norris and Bob Schoelle, project chair, and granddaughter Cayleigh McDonough. Rotary is also grateful for the assistance of Scout Troop 243 sponsored by St. Joseph’s Church, Garden City. Rotary is grateful to Kings Supermarket for allowing Rotary to ring the bell outside their store, and to Rotarian Bob Schoelle, for more than 30 years as organizer.

Young artists shining bright at Drawing Board

In a dazzling display of creativity, Garden City Drawing Board celebrates another extraordinary year, where budding artists transformed blank paper into realism masterpieces. Throughout the year, students honed their skills under the guidance of award-winning hyperrealism artist Kate Haanraadts. GCDB’s commitment to nurturing individuality was demonstrated through the wildly diverse subjects that students chose to draw and paint: desserts, elephants, trees, seashells, zebras, flowers, birds, and robots; bears, portraits, dragons, foxes, horses, dogs, dogs, and more dogs. Noteworthy accomplishments include numerous awards at local and regional art competitions, showcasing the students’ outstanding abilities. The year’s curriculum seamlessly blended traditional techniques of realism with innovative approaches, fostering an environment where students expand their abilities, practice patience,

Drawing by Martina Cantalupo, age 12. and gain the confidence they deserve. As we bid farewell to 2023, the students at GCDB stand as a testament to the transformative power of artistic education. These young artists will carry the torch of creativity into the new year. Additional art work by GCDB artists can be found online at www.gcnews. com

Rotary co-president Meg Norris, Scouts Robert and Thomas Deierlein of Troop 243, and Rotary past president Peter Marshall.

Some of the artists from the Garden City Drawing Board display their work.

Rotarian Althea Robinson with Boy Scouts, who helped collect for the Salvation Army.

Rotarians Diana O’Neill and Bob Schoelle (center and right) with Cayleigh McDonough, (Bob’s granddaughter).

Artwork by Ava Bianco, age 16.

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GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS

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 4. 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.

“New Year’s Eve Revelers”

Join us for the 2nd annual New Year’s Eve Party for kids Sunday, December 31, at 12 noon in Cluett Hall • Featuring an amazing magic show by “The Magic of Amore” • Music, dancing, noisemakers and LOTS OF FUN! • Free Admission

Please sign up ahead of time for this event by calling the Recreation Office at 516 465-4075. Registration begins on Monday, December 18th

Movie Day at Cluett Hall!

Come on over to Cluett Hall on Wednesday, December 27th for an afternoon of fun Holiday movie shorts. • “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” • “Prep and Landing” • “Merry Madagascar” The show starts at 1 p.m. (approximately 90 minutes). Bring the whole family! Free admission.

Children’s Tennis Lessons

The Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the start of the Winter children’s tennis program. Registration is ongoing 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 recreation office is open M – F from 8:30am 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”.

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 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.

Chess Wizards Camp During Winter Break

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 6 through 12 who want to learn the game of chess! Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. Kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions. Instructors (who are called "Wizards") provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class and no additional purchase is required to attend. All students will receive a trophy, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. Come join the fun!!! This program is a 4 day session. Class will be held on Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 5 pm in St. Paul’s Center (108 Rockaway Avenue) beginning January 2nd. To register please visit www.chesswizards.com. The tennis courts at Community Park will be closed Wednesday, December 27, and Thursday, December 28, for maintenance.

THE MAYOR’S UPDATE mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net From page 28 package. Candidates interested in this position must email their resume to Irene Woo, Village Treasurer at iwoo@ gardencityny.net.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting Rescheduled

The Regular and Organization Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library has been rescheduled to Monday, December 18, 2023. The meeting will take place 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.

Special Traffic Commission Meeting

There will be a special Traffic

Commission meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. Residents are encouraged to review the traffic studies the Village is undertaking: Stewart Ave Road Diet Study Concept Plan FINAL Stewart Ave Road Diet Study Report FINAL Stewart Ave Road Diet Study Appendices Policy and Protocol for Traffic Calming Devices(PDF) Policy and Protocol for Traffic Control Devices (PDF)

Wreath Laying Ceremony

Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester and I attended the wreath laying ceremony at the Merillon station December 7 to remember the victims in this tragedy 30 years ago and their families. The hero-

ism of three Village residents who were passengers on the train and tackled the gunman, saving lives, was recognized, as were the efforts of law enforcement. Commissioner Jackson and Garden City Police were also in attendance. They were the first to respond to the tragedy 30 years ago.

Happening in Garden City

Monday, December 18th 1:30 p.m. Movie Matinée: White Christmas at the Library 7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees meeting at the Library Tuesday, December 19th 9:30 a.m. Morning Pickleball at the Field House. Nominal fee. Call the Recreation Office at 465-4075 for more info. 1:00 p.m. Lecture: White Christmas with John Kenrick at the Library

Wednesday, December 20th 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 21st 7:30 p.m. Adult Volleyball at the Field House. Nominal fee. Call the Recreation Office at 465-4075 for more info. Wednesday, December 27th 1:00 p.m. Movie Day at Cluett Hall: Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Prep and Landing and Merry Madagascar. Free admission. Sunday, December 31st 12:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve party for kids at Cluett Hall. Please sign up ahead of time by calling the Rec Office at 516 465-4075.

Last week, GCHS Football team members Aidan Considine, Cooper Kraus, Carson Kraus, Matthew Liberopoulos, Michael Berkery, Blake Cascadden, Matthew Kephart, Owen Holtzman and Jack O'Neill attended and were honored at the All-County Dinner, with Michael Berkery winning top honors with the

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GCHS Football team honored at All County dinner

Thorp Award. The next evening, the team came together one last time to celebrate an incredible season and honor the seniors. Congratulations to the Division II Long Island Champions! Go Trojans! To see photos of all of the team members, please go to www.gcnews.com

GCHS Football team at the All-County Awards.

Congratulations seniors!

Michael Berkery wins the Thorp Award.

THE OFFICE CAT From page 29 December 9th and determined it was set off in error by construction workers. Motorcycle tickets A South Avenue motorcyclist was charged with driving without a helmet, out-of-class operation, and an unregistered vehicle on December 9th. False alarm Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Nassau Boulevard building for a fire alarm on December 9th and determined it was set in error. More lights vandalized On December 10th holiday lights were found cut and damaged on a Roxbury Road property. Excessive speed A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on December 10th. Burnt food GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be burnt food on December 10th.

Unregistered vehicle On December 10th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle and excessive speed. Steam alarm The GCFD and GCPD responded to Adelphi University for a fire alarm on December 10th, but determined it was activated by shower steam. Pedestrian struck Garden City Police received a report of a vehicle leaving the scene after striking a pedestrian on the Adelphi University campus on December 11th. Truck driver ticketed On December 11th a Clinton Road truck driver was charged with excessive speed, passing a red traffic light, and not producing required commercial documents and certifications. Fur coat stolen A victim’s fur coat was reportedly stolen from her vehicle at an unknown location between December 8th and December 11th. Excessive speed A Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and exces-

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Substance, and multiple counts of Identity theft and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Truck ticketed A Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving with a suspended license and operating in a no commercial vehicle zone between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on December 12th. Erroneous alarm Garden City Police responded to a residence for a medical alert alarm on December 12th, but determined it was a system error. Burnt food Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm on December 12th and determined the cause to be burnt food. Suspended license A 2nd Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and an unregistered vehicle on December 12th. Chimney fire Garden City Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire call on December 12th and extinguished a chimney fire.

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Boys Fencing opens season, beats Jericho The Garden City Boy’s Varsity Fencing team opened its 2023-2024 Season on Friday December 1 at Great Neck North High School under the leadership of Coach Joe Brajdic. Despite suffering a loss, some impressive showings were made by team members. Ronan Comerford, sophomore, earned two wins for épée and Justin Rivera, a freshman on the épée squad, got a win for the team his first time on the competitive strip. Épée captain and senior Connor Davan earned a win as well as fellow épée sophomore Keathon Ho, in only his second appearance for the team. Foil sophomore Henry Conlon also won a bout and foil captain Trey Plastaras, junior, began his season undefeated 3-0. For those unfamiliar with the High School format of fencing, each meet consists of three rounds of nine bouts, three for each weapon: saber, foil, and épée. The winner of each bout is the first to reach 5 touches or who has the most touches at the end of a 5 minute period.

A team point is awarded for every bout won and the team that wins 14 bouts first wins the meet. Fencing continues until all 27 bouts are fenced, culminating in a final score. Next for the boys was a meet against Great Neck South, at home on Monday, December 4. This meet proved even more difficult as GNS finished #2 in the County last season. Still, the boys persevered and the saber co-captains, senior Stephen Cowie and junior Matteo Schettino, each scored a win as well as Connor Davan and Keathan Ho in épée. Trey Plastaras earned two bouts for the foil squad. On Friday, December 8 the boys turned things around with a win at Jericho HS. In a tight competition, Garden City started strong with a three bout lead over Jericho early on, but by the third round Jericho was leading 12-11. Then in an exciting turnaround, Trey Plastaras evened the score 12-12, sweeping his foil bouts for the evening. This was followed by a win by Justin

The boys congratulate Ronan Comerford on the bout that won the meet against Jericho.

Trey Plastaras goes for “the flick.” Marc Tosi scores another win for GC.

Connor Davan in one of his winning bouts at Jericho.

Matteo Schettino on the attack.

Henry Conlon and Trey Plastaras reviewing strategy.

Rivera in épée and then another by Ronan Comerford who not only swept his épée competition but won the 14th bout, clinching the win for the team. After the winning bout Connor Davan continued his own winning streak, scoring his third win which brought the evening’s score to 15-12 for Garden City. Adding to these wins were two from Matteo Schettino for saber and one each from foil sophomores Marc Tosi and Henry Conlon.

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Boys Fencing opens season, beats Jericho The team looks forward to the Brentwood Holiday Invitational on December 16 and will be concluding its December competition schedule with a home meet against Cold Spring Harbor on December 13 and then at Oyster Bay on December 18. Home meets take place @ 5 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria - come find out about this incredible sport and cheer on the team!

Coach Brajdic prepares Justin Rivera as he goes to the strip.

Stephen Cowie controls the strip with a winning bout.

Keathon Ho wins a bout against Great Neck South.

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Boys’ Swimming & Diving team takes home two wins

Leo Straus, John Crouchley, Ethan Lee, Curtis Cheng — 200 Medley Relay winners. The Garden City Varsity Boys’ Swimming & Diving team takes home their first two wins of the 2023 season after two thrilling victories against Oceanside and Bellmore-Merrick. This year’s team has many up-and-coming young and talented swimmers, with only three competing juniors on the team. The young team not only won the Oceanside meet but placed in the top three in all twelve events. The final score against Oceanside was Garden City's 100 points vs. Oceanside, which had a total of 62 points. Highlights included Chris Stanislawki (8th) winning 1st place in the 200 Free, Leo Straus (Soph) placing 1st in the 200 IM, Ethan Lee (FR) winning 1st place in the 50 and 100 Free, John Crouchley (Soph) winning 1st place in the 100 Butterfly, and Liam Harty (Soph) winning 1st place in the 500 Free. The boys also placed

1st in the 200 Medley Relay, started by Leo Straus (Soph) Back, Curtis Cheng (Soph) Breast, John Crouchley (Soph) Butterfly, and Ethan Lee (FR) Free, and 1st in the 200 Free Relay with Ethan Lee (FR), Liam Harty (Soph), Matthew McCoyd (8th), and Curtis Cheng (Soph). The final score against BellmoreMerrick was Garden City's 100 points vs. Bellmore-Merrick, which had a total of 64 points. The meet started off with a gripping 1st place win in the 200 Medley Relay led by Leo Straus (Soph) Back, Curtis Cheng (Soph) Breast, John Crouchley (Soph) Butterfly, and Ethan Lee (FR) Free. Third place in the 200 Medley Relay was won by Dean Polizotto (Soph) Back, Tomas Santucci (Soph) Breast, Matthew McCoyd (8th) Butterfly and Connor McHugh (JR) Free. Following was a 1st place win in the 200 Free event by Liam Harty (Soph), with

Curtis Cheng swimming Breast.

Connor McHugh diving off the block.

Liam Harty, Ethan Lee, Chris Stanislawski, Curtis Cheng — 200 Free Relay winners.

Ethan Lee showing good sportsmanship to the Bellmore-Merrick team. Photos courtesy of Jason McHugh and Danielle Crouchley

Chris Stanislawski ready on the block.

Connor McHugh

Chris Stanislawski (8th) placing 2nd for the team. Matthew McCoyd (8th) took the lead in the 200 IM, placing 1st, with Ethan Wu (FR) taking home the 3rd place win. Ethan Lee (FR) took home the 1st place win in the 50 Free. The excitement continued with a 1st place win in the 100 Butterfly, with John Crouchley (Soph) in 1st place, Liam Harty (Soph) placing 1st in the 100 Free, and Ethan Lee (FR) taking 2nd place. The team also had impressive wins in the 500 Free event, with Matthew McCoyd (8th) placing 1st, Leo Straus (Soph) placing 2nd, and Ian Straus (7th) placing 3rd. Another first and second-place win for the 200 Free Relay was led by Curtis Cheng (Soph), Chris Stanislawski (8th), Liam Harty (Soph), and Ethan Lee (FR), who came in 1st place, and Tomas Santucci (Soph), William Duckfield (JR), Connor McHugh (JR), and Ryan Mancuso (7th) placed 2nd. Leo Straus (Soph) places 1st in 100 Back. We wish the team good luck in the next few meets!

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Wrestlers turn in strong performance at Bobby Menges Duals

Gabe Cohen cruised to a 5-0 mark on the day. Bolstered by a strong early December showing at the Manhasset Invitational, the Garden City wrestling team took that momentum into the annual Bobby Menges "I'm Not Done Yet" Foundation Duals at GCHS this past Saturday. The Trojans squared off against grapplers from Bethpage, Deer Park, Jericho, Sewanhaka West (Elmont/Floral Park), and Suffern. The Garden City boys cruised to victory in four matches and came up on the short end of a 46-27 result against Bethpage, who finished 5-0 on the day to claim the team title. Individually, the Trojans had four wrestlers turn in a perfect 5-0 record to win their respective weight classes -- freshman Vin Lattuca (108 lbs), junior Nick Griffin (131 lbs), sophomore Gabe Cohen (145 lbs), and senior Ryan Winter (215 lbs). Also, freshman Arya Rad (101 lbs) and senior James Imperial (190 lbs) both recorded pins in earning their first varsity wins. Others winning at least one match during the tournament include freshman Eric Chen (116 lbs), junior Bennett Griffin (138 lbs), senior Kevin Young (152 lbs), junior Jack Cicione (170 lbs), and sophomore Zachary Olson (285 lbs).

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In advance of the tournament, the team came together to raise more than $5,500 in raffle ticket sales for the “I’m Not Done Yet” foundation which supports adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors. Both of Bobby Menges’ parents, Liz and Pete, were on hand throughout the day and Pete spoke to all of the wrestlers before the first match. Thanks are in order to several local businesses who donated food for the tournament: 7th St. Gourmet, A & S Bagels, Bileddo’s Key Food, Dominick’s Deli, Garden City Pizza, Garden Gourmet, Grimaldi’s, My Three Sons, Napolini, Pizzeria G, Smok Haus, and Western Beef. And a big shoutout to all of the parents who helped with the concessions. This week, the squad took on Bellmore JFK on Wednesday and wrestles at Glen Cove today at 5 pm. Tomorrow, Saturday, December 16 the Trojans travel to Cold Spring Harbor for the Battle at the Harbor Duals starting at 9 am. Also scheduled to compete are Cold Spring Harbor, East Islip (last year’s champions), Herricks, Hewlett, MacArthur, Northport, North Shore, Port Washington, ShorehamWading River, and Westbury.

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GCAA Basketball Results Week 2

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2023 Nassau County Boys Varsity Soccer Awards

Emmet Duffy, Justin Woodbine, Myles Watson, John Gibbons, Tommy Poz, Tommy Esposito, Holden Herrera, Connor Griffin, Aidan Molloy.

Tommy Poz- All American, Jim Steen Award

John Gibbons & Myles WatsonHonorable Mention All County

Emmet Duffy- All County, Defensive Player of Conference Photo by Ed Rotondo

Aidan Molloy- All County

On Monday, December 4, the following players received awards for their outstanding play this season at the 2023 Nassau County Boys Soccer Coaches Association awards dinner: • All American – Tommy Poz • All Region- Travis Thompson • All County – Emmet Duffy, Aidan Molloy • All County Honorable Mention – John Gibbons, Myles Watson • All Conference – Tommy Esposito, Holden Herrera, Connor Griffin, Justin Woodbine • Jim Steen Award (Top player in Nassau County) – Tommy Poz • Offensive Player of the Conference – Travis Thompson • Defensive Player of the Conference – Emmet Duffy • County Final MVP – Tommy Esposito This season, the Boys soccer team reached the county finals for the seventh consecutive year. While this year’s OT loss was indeed painful, the boys should be very proud of their efforts,

Tommy Esposito- County Final MVP

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which resulted in high rankings in both the state and national coaches’ polls throughout the season. As a silver lining, Tommy Esposito took home the County Final MVP Award at the banquet for his solid play in the game. This also marked the second consecutive year that multiple players on the Boys team were recognized beyond New York State as Tommy Poz and Travis Thompson were named to the All-American and All-Region teams, respectively. The team thanks senior captains Aidan Molloy, Kyle Watson, Thompson and Poz for ensuring team camaraderie was job one. This year’s team was truly a special group of players who put their hearts and souls into the season and left it all out on the field. Coach Cutter announced Connor Griffin and Justin Woodbine will assume the responsibility as next year’s captains, and they will no doubt keep the winning tradition intact. Best of luck to the team and coaches in 2024, and to coach Sclafani whose inspirational talks will be missed.

Travis Thompson- All Region, University of Maryland commit.

Holden Herrera- All Conference

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Matt Kephart, Andrew Schlipf, Tommy Esposito, Carson Kraus, Charlie Meringolo, Cooper and Chase Kraus. On Monday, December 4, poinsettias were donated to Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids by the Garden City High School Varsity lacrosse team. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the annual poinsettia sale. Every year, the team is given the task of selling flowers to raise funds for the Friends of Garden

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