The Garden City News (12/29/17) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, December 29, 2017

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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

As Garden City’s Village Board of Trustees completed its due diligence on an eight million-dollar water tower project, residents and elected officials are still discussing an inexpensive item first proposed in early 2017 - a plaque to honor former village mayors. At the Thursday, December 7 meeting of the Garden City Village Board of Trustees, WPOA Treasurer Arnold Finamore listened to Trustee Mark Hyer describe a street sign dedication planned for December 9. He was enthused to learn about the new “Chief Vincent E. Cashman Way” and suggested the Board of Trustees consider dedications that a mayors’ plaque would recognize for the village’s past leaders. “It seems to me if it is appropriate to have a street named for someone, then it would diffuse any argument against having a plaque commemorating the past mayors of the village. I would just like to point that out to you and suggest that it would be appropriate for you to vote for such a plaque,” Finamore said. The Board did not respond to his comment. When the Western Property Owners’ Association (WPOA) held its monthly meeting on November 14, the audience listened to memories of Garden City’s past leaders. The WPOA directors listened to Steve Duff, son of Mayor Daniel V. Duff, (Central, 1979- 81); Melinda Alfred, daughter of Mayor Raymond L. Regan, (West, 1973-74, 1974- 75); See page 32

Garden City 2017 Year in Review BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

In 2017 the Village of Garden City recognized several priorities, accomplishments and projects around the municipality, none of greater historical significance than the shared public celebration of the centennial year of the United States’ entry into World War I and the base point for American troops, the Rainbow Division which was stationed at Camp Mills in the eastern portion of the village.

WWI and an American history lesson

The Chamber of Commerce held its 3rd Annual Adopt-a-Lamppost Competition during December. Thanks to an agreement with the Village, 100% of the proceeds from the Chamber run competition are given to a local charity of choice. The judging of the lampposts took place on Friday morning December 15th and was announced that same night at the Holiday Spectacular. The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2017 winner for best decorated lamppost is: Garden City Friends of STEM!

On August 12 members of the Board of Trustees welcomed dignitaries from the U.S. National Guard and the Deputy Consul General of France, Eric Bayer, as the village hosted speeches and ceremonies that resonated with the community and left a lasting impression on visitors. Garden City invested into the restoration of the Rainbow Division monument near Clinton Road and Commercial Avenue. On June 1, the Board of Trustees approved $10,500 towards the restoration of the monument, with power washing and chemically cleaning the monument, re-caulking and color highlights totaling $9,625 plus an $875 contingency amount as Sprung Monuments of West Babylon was the contractor. “The beautiful restoration of the Rainbow Division Memorial for its Centennial Celebration is a respectful tribute to the history of Camp Mills, the Rainbow Division formation and to all of the men and women in our military families who have and continue to preserve our nation’s path of freedom,” said Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi. Major General Joseph J. Taluto, director of the Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation, spoke at the August 12 ceremony. Taluto started his comments with ‘thank-you’s’ acknowledging the many contributions of village personnel. “The mayor is going to thank so many people here in the village that I cannot begin to recognize who have made this place (the memorial) as it was in 1941. We See page 32

At year's end, school district projects near completion PAGE 10 Rotary celebrates at annual Holiday Luncheon PAGES 34-35

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Tax pre-payment not accepted

As we approached our deadline this week, several residents asked whether the Village would be able to accept tax pre-payments for 2018 property taxes. Across the country, in high tax states, homeowners have been trying to prepay their taxes before they lose that federal tax deduction next year. Unfortunately for Garden City taxpayers, the answer is no. In the Garden City Update column, the Village explains, “Although Governor Cuomo has issued an Executive Order temporarily allowing the pre-payment of certain property taxes, this Executive Order does not authorize the Village of Garden City to accept prepayment of taxes for the 2018/19 fiscal year. “This Executive Order only affects

Villages that have a tax year that begins on January 1, 2018. Garden City’s tax year begins on June 1 of the year and tax warrants are not effective until June 1. “If you paid your Village December 1, you have already paid your taxes through May 31, 2018. You may still deduct the amount of the Village taxes from your 2017 income for Federal Tax purposes, as you have been able to do in years past. General taxes and School taxes are collected by the Town. For further information on the payment of General and School taxes, contact the Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes at (516) 538-1500.”

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The disabled need to be heard

To the Editor: The Mobility Impaired Committee (MIC) has requested a new hearing in front of the Traffic Commission for Thursday, January 11 to establish three handicapped spaces on 7th Street. As a disabled person and representative of a handicapped committee, I park on 7th Street when there is a space. I like to shop on 7th Street going from store to store choosing what I need for a special birthday or upcoming event. I may meet friends for lunch at Leos or just shop at Culinary Heights or see who I meet walking up the street. For over a year the MIC worked in good faith with the Village, lowering our initial request from five spaces on seventh street to three. Delays were a part of the process with the Village as the Administration requested Traffic studies and a map of the usage of the current allotment of disabled spaces in the rear parking lots. Then a new Traffic Commissioner was appointed and time again was requested because “the decision” needed more research. At our first hearing, a decision was not rendered because of the difficulty of judging what would be required. The Traffic Commission then decided to spend $20,000 on an engineering study for our request. The MIC’s request for the spaces was ONLY for blue paint and a disabled space sign. The majority of disabled drivers can decide if they are able to use a particular space. (In the rear of 7th Street, many of the spaces have no access aisles or accommodations for user of wheelchairs). The important point to note here is that there are on-street handicapped spaces all over our village from parks , churches to office buildings. I use them often as do other disabled residents and guests in our village. Many of these spaces are premium spaces close to the main entrance and provide true accessibility to the facility. Our MIC Committee only requested the Village place some blue paint and a disabled sign on a few premium spaces in front

of the stores on seventh street in our village. For the often-delayed hearing in September, 2017, I had written a very fine letter addressing our issue but was prevented from reading it. The Chair of the Traffic Commission moved our agenda item from the 1st issue on the Agenda to the final issue (and unbeknownst to us the clock would stop at 8 for the Board of Trustee Meeting). The move by the traffic commissioner provided the floor to the engineer where he spent 20 minutes surveying Seventh Street for “best practices handicapped parking”. His comments were not based on law and his failure to address a key part of disabled parking: “configuration” left the village trustees without a crucial piece of information, the perspective of the disabled community! Configuration is a key part of disabled parking and requires the spaces be spread out to provide the most direct access to stores. Is it fair that all the “premium spaces” on seventh street are reserved for all the residents and visitors who have no disabilities? Because of the lopsided presentation and the refusal of the Chair to recognize the MIC for time on the floor the votes were counted and the MIC lost three to zero. The question for our village is, what’s next? The village is now in for $20,000 and has much risk going forward. Garden City is using significant expense and purported need to repair the pitch of 7th Street as pretext meant to conceal ongoing discrimination. Residents of our village only need to go around the block to the Post office to see a handicapped space that allows disabled residents to properly use on street handicapped parking or one more street south to St . Joseph’s Church. The disabled and their caregivers know what it is like to have a rolling walker, a cane or a wheelchair and have to lift the device over packages in the rear of many a store on 7th Street. Some stores do not provide accessible rear entrances or are too narSee page 9

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Correction

In the December 22nd issue of the Garden City News, the headline for an article “Students present research on leaf blowers at EPOA meeting” was

incorrect. The students actually made their presentation at the village’s EAB (Environmental Advisory Board) meeting. We apologize for the error.

posite glass/infused steel tank. Among the concerns with the tank styles that were rejected was the porous nature of concrete in the Northeastern climate and the aesthetics of a composite tank and the larger shadow it would cast. Statewide Aquastore, Inc.’s bid for a composite/glass-infused steel tank was ultimately rejected because the vendor did not meet bid specifications, leaving the Board to decide between an all steel tank and a composite steel tank. The Board ultimately chose the all steel column style tank because of its aesthetics and to minimize any shadow in the surrounding residential neighborhood. Back in September, trustees engaged the professional services of H2M to provide engineering services (sampling and analysis plan, field observation, soil investigation, lab testing and soil characterization letter report) associated with the soil quality investigation at the elevated water storage tank facility. Soil remediation in the area is part of the requirements stated in the bid specifications and will be addressed during the construction process. Originally constructed in 1933, the 84-year-old tank, which is located at Maria Lane and Old Country Road, was last rehabilitated in 1992. Emergency repairs were made to the tank’s roof due to leaks and holes in 2015.

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Garden City Village board chooses water tank style, awards bid

After debating the merits of three water tank styles that were publicly bid upon, trustees at the Tuesday, December 19, 2017 meeting voted unanimously to accept a $6,738,000 bid from Caldwell Tanks for an all steel water tank, with an enhanced paint option. The enhanced paint option should provide significant cost savings over the life of the tank as it will enable the Village to only have to paint the tank four instead of five times, according to Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco. Caldwell Tanks is the largest builder of elevated tanks in the world and the only bidder for that style tank. Additional funding will be needed for construction oversight to be provided by the Village’s water consultants, H2M Architects & Engineers, parking lot paving work in the area of the water tower, financing costs and contingency, bringing the total cost of the project to approximately $8 million. A total of $8.7 million was budgeted for the tank’s replacement. The Board is weighing different financing options including bonding the entire project, paying cash for the entire project or some combination of the two. A trio of tank styles were originally discussed: a single pedestal tank, a composite steel tank (which was recently accepted in West Hempstead) and com-

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GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net We are continuing our efforts to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants in different ways in order to enhance outreach. This weekly column is intended to advise our residents and community of matters that our Board of Trustees and Departments are working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating and making changes to the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. See the schedule of meetings on our website.

Pre-payment of Village taxes

Although Governor Cuomo has issued an Executive Order temporarily allowing the pre-payment of certain property taxes, this Executive Order does not authorize the Village of Garden City to accept prepayment of taxes for the 2018/19 fiscal year. This Executive Order only affects Villages that have a tax year that begins on January 1, 2018. Garden City’s tax year begins on June 1 of the

year and tax warrants are not effective until June 1. If you paid your Village December 1, you have already paid your taxes through May 31, 2018. You may still deduct the amount of the Village taxes from your 2017 income for Federal Tax purposes, as you have been able to do in years past. General taxes and School taxes are collected by the Town. For further information on the payment of General and School taxes, contact the Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes at (516) 538-1500.

Water tank replacement

After debating the merits of three water tank styles that were publicly bid upon, Trustees at the Tuesday, December 19, 2017 meeting voted unanimously to accept a $6,738,000 bid from Caldwell Tanks for an all steel water tank, with an enhanced paint option. The enhanced paint option should provide significant cost savings over the life of the tank as it will enable the Village to only have to paint the tank four instead of five times over the lifespan of the tank, according to Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco. Caldwell Tanks is the largest builder of elevated tanks in the world and the

only bidder for that style tank. Additional funding will be needed for construction oversight to be provided by the Village’s water consultants, H2M Architects & Engineers, parking lot paving work in the area of the water tower, financing costs and contingency bringing the total cost of the project to approximately $8 million. A total of $8.7 million was budgeted for the tank’s replacement. The Board is weighing different financing options including bonding the entire project, paying cash for the entire project or some combination of the two. A trio of tank styles were originally discussed: a single pedestal tank, a composite steel tank (which was recently accepted in West Hempstead) and composite glass/infused steel tank. Among the concerns with the tank styles that were rejected was the porous nature of concrete in the Northeastern climate and the aesthetics of a composite tank and the larger shadow it would cast. Statewide Aquastore, Inc.’s bid for a composite/ glass-infused steel tank was ultimately rejected because the vendor did not meet bid specifications, leaving the Board to decide between an all steel tank and a composite steel tank. The Board ultimately chose the all steel column style tank because of its aesthetics and to minimize any shadow in the surrounding residential neighborhood.

2018/19 Budget Calendar

At their last meeting, Trustees adopted the following 2018/19 Budget Calendar in which all work sessions will take place between the hours of 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: • Work Session 1: Tuesday, March 6 • Work Session 2: Thursday, March 15 • Work Session 3: Tuesday, March 20 • Work Session 4: Thursday, March 29 (if needed)

Toys for Tots Success

Thanks to the generosity of the residents of Garden City, Village employees and the commercial establishments, the Garden City Police Department collected a total of 21 boxes of toys and delivered them to the Marine Base on Stewart Avenue. The Police Department has been collecting toys for the program for approximately 12 years.

Treasurer’s Report

Village Treasurer Irene Woo provided the Treasurer’s Report. As of November 30, 2017, General Fund expenses are 4 percent favorable to the budget, mainly from salary and benefit saves from open positions and the timing of tax certiorari settle-

ments. Looking at expenses, year over year, there is an increase mostly due to the timing of when the Village allocated Library and insurance reserves, as well as increases in capital projects ($1.2 million), health insurance ($300,000), judgements and claims ($700,000) and debt service ($300,000). General Fund revenues are also favorable to budget, year to date, by 2 percent or $1 million. This is mostly due to revenues received from permit and building fees related to OTO Development’s Marriott Residence Inn. These revenues were anticipated to be received in May of the prior fiscal year but due to some delays in that project, revenues were received in this fiscal year. Enterprise Funds are all favorable to budget in expenses and revenues, except for Water Enterprise revenues which are 9 percent unfavorable to budget. This is due to a decrease in water consumption as a result of the rainy weather. However, the Village is projecting to still be profitable by year end, according to Ms. Woo. As of November 30, 2017, cash accounts totaled $45,233,000 and investments in money market accounts totaled $9,856,000.

Roof replacement at Municipal Yard, Fire Headquarters

• At their December 19, 2017 Board meeting, Trustees awarded the bid to Tailored Roofing, low bidder, for a total cost of $129,720 to remove and replace the roofing system at the Municipal Yard. Six vendors were invited to bid; three vendors responded. •Further, Trustees awarded the bid to Polaris Electrical Construction, low bidder, for a total cost of $83,610 to furnish, deliver and install a new emergency standby generator and auto transfer switch at the Municipal Yard. For this project, 10 vendors were invited to bid and eight responded. Trustees awarded the bid to Long Island Roofing and Repairs Service Corp., low bidder, for a total cost of $57,800 to remove and replace the roofing system at Fire Department Headquarters. Six vendors were invited to bid; three vendors responded.

Fire lieutenant oaths of office

Garden City Fire Department Engine Company lieutenants took their oaths of office during a brief ceremony at Village Hall Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Trustee Robert Bolebruch, Fire Commissioner, did the honors. Jonathan Parrella joined the Department in November 2015. Before joining Garden City, Lieutenant See page 9

9 Arrest for leaving the scene: On December 19th Garden City Police arrested a 21 year old South Hempstead woman for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident At Adelphi University. The accident occurred on December 18th. Suspended license: On December 19th Garden City Police, with assistance from Nassau County Probation officers, stopped a 45 year old Rockville Centre woman for allegedly driving on 11th Street while her license was suspended. The woman was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. Check fraud: On December 20th Garden City Police officers investigated a report of a fraudulent check in the amount of $10,000 being cashed against a resident’s bank account. Scam alert: On December 20th a resident told Garden City Police that she received a phone call from a male caller who stated his computer had a virus and could be fixed by purchasing $500 in gift cards and forwarding the numbers to the caller. After the victim complied, it was determined to be a scam. Carbon dioxide alert: Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Brixton Road home on December 21st for a carbon monoxide alarm activation. Upon investigation, the area was deemed safe and the alarm appeared to have malfunctioned. Cars entered: A vehicle parked in a Kensington Road driveway was reportedly rummaged through on December 21st. No items were taken. Two more incidents were reported on December 22nd. A vehicle parked in a Salisbury Avenue driveway was reportedly rummaged through; no items were taken. A gift card was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a Poplar Street driveway. Worker injured: On December 21st officers and firefighters rendered aid to a construction worker who fell from a third floor roof onto a second floor roof on Merillon Avenue.

The victim suffered an apparent leg fracture and was transported to a local hospital. Vehicle entered: A gift card was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Poplar Street residence on December 23rd. Money was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Garden Street residence. Car damaged: On December 24th Garden City Police investigated a criminal mischief in Parking Field #6E; a window to a parked vehicle was found damaged. DWI arrest: On December 24th police responded to a three-vehicle accident on Washington Avenue and Stewart Avenue. Upon investigation, the driver of one of the vehicles, 47 year old Maryland man, was arrested for DWI. An operator from one of the other vehicles was transported to a local hospital for head lacerations. Lewd act: An adult female victim told police that she was walking on Newmarket Road when a blue minivan traveling westbound stopped. The driver then waved her over asking for directions to the mall while performing a lewd act. The vehicle left the scene northbound on Nassau Boulevard. The driver is described as a male in his 30’s wearing a tan hat. Anyone with information is requested to notify Garden City Detectives at 465-4108. Stove fire: On Christmas Eve, Garden City Police responded to a Washington Avenue residence for a stovetop fire. Officers used fire extinguishers to put out the fire. Firefighters responded to investigate the scene. Wallet taken: A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Brook Street residence. A computer tablet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Boylston Street.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 row or too dangerous for the disabled to get to. Crossing traffic behind the stores is risky and cumbersome for both the disabled person and the caregiver. The Village of Garden City’s Traffic Commission decision of on street parking for the handicapped on 7th Street denies the disabled utilization of the

main pedestrian walkway in the village and the ability to shop conveniently at the stores along 7th Street. The Mobility Impaired Committee requests a new hearing on January 11, 2018 where our voice can be heard clearly and our experiences can be shared with the members of the committee. Thank you for your consideration. Gerard Wood Kelly

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From page 8 Parrella was a member of the Hempstead Fire Department for parts of 15 years and completed multiple in-house training sessions while there. When he came to Garden City, he made certain to get certified on the County level as well. He currently works at JP Coins on Franklin Avenue in Garden City and is committed to making sure he is available to cover daytime shifts since he works so close by.  Thomas Fasano joined the Department in June 2013. Prior to his membership in the Department, he was a member of the Junior Firefighter Program for four years while in high school. When he joined, he enjoyed having an edge over other people that joined alongside him regarding skills and training learned while in the Juniors. He currently works as a local Police Aide alongside 3rd Assistant Chief Devyn Moody. Tom looks forward to joining

the Officers ranks through his experience as an Assistant Adviser with the Junior Firefighter Program, a position he still holds today. Also during the December 19, 2017 Board meeting, Trustees approved another volunteer firefighter. Bobby Papadopoulos decided to join the Department as a way to give back to his local community and to also set an example for his two young children. He had attended many events the Department put on in the past which triggered his interest in being a part of the brotherhood. He currently works as a Business Associate at Quik Fund Inc. located on Stewart Avenue.

Board of Trustees meeting

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At year end, school district’s projects near completion BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

At the December Board of Education meeting held at Hemlock School, the district learned of the latest progress on school infrastructure investments from prior budget and referendum projects. The school board heard from Gary Gonzalez, senior project manager from Park East Construction Corporation, the district’s construction management consultants as two long-anticipated upgrades were brought up. First he spoke about the 2016 referendum plan calling for a new Garden City Middle School breezeway set of windows and trimming. Gonzalez last presented an update at the board’s August 8 meeting, and he said in the last month of the year there were only punchlist items being worked on for renovations of GCMS’ breezeway, with the contractor on site to go over all the work a few days of the week prior to holiday break. The Spring 2016 referendum included the GCMS breezeway windows plus

the Garden City High School turf field, which was 12 years old when it was replaced this year, and the high school auditorium’s HVAC to include air conditioning and related abatement. Voters in Garden City approved the use of $10 million from the district’s Capital Reserve fund for these projects in May 2016, but the GCMS breezeway was partially funded in the 2016-2017 school year budget for capital projects. Other projects approved with that budget allocation 18 months ago were the Middle School health office (nurse’s office), security enhancements and technology infrastructure. School Board President Angela Heineman asked Gonzalez about progress on the nurse’s office and he said there was only one exterior vent as the main item left to be replaced and installed. The nurse’s office renovation at the Middle School begun at the end of June, and demolition and abatement were the first steps. Light steel framing and sheetrock installations were next, and all electrical and plumbing are now

100% complete. Heineman asked about the ventilation system, checking on individual units to ensure that air is circulated. He told her this was addressed in October. Gonzalez said a final project planned for completion during the 2017-2018 year was for the new generator at the Administration Building on Cathedral Avenue. The unit was installed but there were two prior attempts to get the power switched over, through a “shut down and reboot” -- PSEG Long Island had cancelled two prior Saturday appointments to make the transition. “They are scheduled to shut down this weekend (December 16) and tie the transfer switch into the main lever switch,” he explained. Another priority Gonzalez identified in mid-December was seeking fire marshal approval and stamp certification for new propane tanks. The wait was expected to be over by New Year’s Eve. He has called the contractor for the project to follow up but it is a time of year when the fire marshal’s office

appears “backlogged.” School Board Trustee Robert Martin was pleased that Gonzalez and Park East’s latest report included photographs of each project as they stand. Then he asked about a delay for the Middle School breezeway project due to materials not being available. “Your 30-day look ahead shows expected completion but there wasn’t a date specified on it,” Martin asked. His question got the best response possible as Gonzalez informed the board the breezeway would be all done by Monday, December 18. “There is minor caulking and vector covers that need to be adjusted but installation of doors and windows for the breezeway is 100% complete,” he said. Heineman added that she’s seen the upgrade and the windows look terrific, saying they have changed and enhanced the entire look of those corridors at GCMS.

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BY BOB MORGAN, JR. 2017 will likely be remembered as a tumultuous year in which one man, President Donald J. Trump, very much dominated the headlines. It was the best of times, and the worst of times, for President Trump. From the day he was sworn in on January 20, and even before, Mr. Trump was a lightning rod. Mr. Trump was frequently condemned by protesters in the streets, including a massive women’s march the day after the inauguration. Anti-Trump sentiment dominates campuses, the media and the entertainment industries. For example, late night television and Saturday Night Live were all filled with heavy anti-Trump satire. Indeed, Mr. Trump’s opponents seemed intent on politicizing areas of life previously thought of as nonpolitical. A case in point is the National Football League controversy involving players standing for the national anthem. Of course, Mr. Trump gave as good as he got. He was on Twitter at least 2400 times as President, often vigorously lambasting his opponents in the world of politics, media and even entertainment, not hesitating to weigh in about the NFL. He also held numerous campaign style rallies. There was much criticism, even from generally sympathetic quarters, of Mr. Trump’s temperament when he sent out his Tweets, but he soldiered on. Mr. Trump was the subject of an investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller which at least initially focused on alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian interests. Despite unrelated indictments, evidence of such collusion seems thin so far, and Mr. Mueller has seemed to be turning his focus to other subjects like alleged obstruction of justice. Complaints by Mr. Trump and Republicans about the fairness of this investigation may be gaining traction and it is not clear that Mr. Mueller will inflict much more serious damage on Mr. Trump. At year end, Mr. Trump could claim a number of significant accomplishments, even if his opponents believe he is taking the wrong path. A major tax bill was passed, reducing the taxes of businesses and high earning individuals, but also of most middle class taxpayers. The survival of the slim conservative majority in the Supreme Court was

assured when the Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch, Mr. Trump’s nominee. A coalition backed by the United States drove ISIS out Iraq and Syria. Mr. Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. As strong effort was made to undo some economic regulation that the Trump Administration believed was overreaching. The Keystone Pipeline and drilling in the Alaskan reserve were approved and the Obama net neutrality rules overturned. Of course, Mr. Trump and his opponents disagree about how much credit he can take for a booming economy with over 3 percent economic growth and a sharply rising stock market. At year end, Mr. Trump still needed to shore up his standing with the public. According to the Real Clear Politics average at this writing, he had a favorable rating of 38.6 percent and an unfavorable rating of 56.4 percent. These numbers are lower than the ratings of his predecessors at this point in their tenure, something Democrats believe is a good omen for the 2018 midterm elections. On the other hand, the lower ratings simply could be the result of an unprecedented opposition blitz at the beginning of his term, and Mr. Trump and the Republicans will have time to recover. Were there major news stories as 2017 that did not involve Donald Trump? Of course, but... After Mr. Trump, the next biggest story of 2017 was the numerous serious and sometimes disturbing allegations by women against numerous major figures in the entertainment, media and political worlds and the resulting Me Too movement. While Mr. Trump was not the focus of credible new claims, the Me Too campaign gave his opponents the opportunity to revisit charges from the 2016 campaign. And Mr. Trump did not help himself with his embrace of credibly accused Senate candidate Roy Moore. Even the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas got tangled in the divisive politics of gun control. And so it went. For better or worse, and whether you love him, hate him, or are somewhere in the middle, President Trump seemed to overshadow events all year.

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On December 11, at the Garden City Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, Chairman J. Randolph Colahan and Vice Chair Gloria Weinrich were unanimously re-elected to their positions as Trustees for the 2018 calendar year. All Library Board of Trustees members will continue as Chair(s) of their committees for the 2018 calendar year: Budget Committee – Trustees J. Randolph Colahan and Peter D’Antonio Audit Committee – Trustee

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Mark your calendars and make your plans now to be at the Garden City Community Church Saturday night, January 13 at 8pm for the 7th Annual WILL SING FOR FOOD charity concert. As in years past, the show is hosted by the Board of Outreach and performed by dedicated and talented local musicians and vocalists. The WSFF team is gearing up for another fun and interactive night of live music spanning genres from pop to rock, folk to Broadway, and nearly everything in between. Co-creative directors Andrew Morreale and Melissa Ryan are confident this year’s show will be the best WSFF yet. “We’re rehearsing hard and adding new instruments and performers, and we’re excited about the set list,” Morreale said. “We’re just doing our part for Long Island’s hungry with what we have to offer; live music. There are so many hungry people on Long Island and the food pantries need support year-round.” Ryan is optimistic that WSFF can continue its great work, stating, “Our goal is to break the $100,000 threshold, maybe even this year! Each year, we gain more traction and bring in larger crowds, and donations increase over the previous year’s. So we hope to continue the trend. We know it’s going to be a great night.” Going into 2018 WSFF has raised $75,000 for Long Island’s hungry. You can help make a difference. Donate at the door. 100% of all donations made before, during, and after the show will go directly to Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Food Bank. “We do not sell advanced tickets,” Morreale noted, “But

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Open casting call for Garden City Community Theatre

Actors — adults and children — mark your calendars for an open casting call for the pring 2018 musical production of The Garden City Community Theatre. Auditions will take place on Friday, January 12th at 8:00pm and on Sunday, January 14th at 2:00pm at the Garden City Community Church, 245 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. Please use the Church entrance that can be accessed from the doors on Whitehall Boulevard. All interested in participating in the play should bring a ‘head-shot’ photo of themselves. The show will take place over the weekend of April 13th, 14th and 15th. Any questions concerning auditions can be directed to Brad or Ruby Gustavson at 516-398-3431. The Garden City Community

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library *NEW* Teen Advisory Board

Applications due Friday, Jan. 26 The Tweens and Teens Department is restructuring its volunteer program for 2018. Volunteer hours will still be available monthly through the VolunTeens program while the Library’s Teen Advisory Board will require an application process to join. The Library is looking for tweens and teens who would like to take on an active leadership role to help advise Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta on what they want to see at the Library. Applications to serve as an advisor or junior advisor on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (February-June 2018) are available in the Young Adult Room. Applications are due by Friday, January 26. This program is for grades 6-12 only.

VolunTeens: January Volunteer Hours

Volunteers Grades 6-12 can stop by to work on various Library projects on the following days/times in January: • Mondays, January 8 and 22, 6-8 PM • Wednesdays, January 3, 17, and 31, 4 -6 PM • Saturday, January 13, 2 -4 PM • Sunday, January 14, 2-4PM Registration is required and begins Sunday, December 31 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Space is limited, so check

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Earn volunteer hours by helping out with the Children’s Department’s LEGO Club. The LEGO Club is an hour program for children in Grades K-5 and meets monthly. Registration to volunteer begins Monday, January 29 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 and will be asked to help with set-up and clean-up before and after the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Volunteers can sign-up for the following Thursdays, 3:30PM-5:30PM: • February 22 • March 15 • April 19 • May 10

Teen Book Club Leaders for Yak and Snack Book Club

Earn volunteer hours by being a teen book discussion leader during one of our Yak and Snack Book Club meetings on either Thursday, February 1 or Thursday, April 19, 6:00PM-7:00PM. There is a maximum of two volunteers per meeting. Volunteers may only volunteer for one book club meeting per season. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for one of our book club

meetings, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.

Yak and Snack Book Club – Maze Runner by James Dashner

Join us at the Yak and Snack Book Club meeting on Thursday, February 1, 6:00PM-7:00PM as we discuss the book The Maze Runner by James Dashner. This program is for Grades 6-12. Registration begins Monday, January 8 online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Tweens and Teens Room.

ACT/SAT/PSAT Practice Exam

C2 Education will be conducting a practice exam on Saturday, January 13th from 10 AM – 2PM. Registrants may choose the ACT, PSAT, or SAT. Registration begins Tuesday, January 2 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Blind Date with a Book Library Display for Community Service

Earn community service by helping to make the Tweens and Teens Blind Date with a Book Valentine’s Day Display. This program will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2 - 3 PM and is for Grades 6-12 only. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 8 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper. When registering, tweens and teens must choose 3-5 of their favorite books that the Library currently owns in the Young Adult Department in order to be included in the display.

Coffee & Tea by the Book: The Library at the Edge of the World Garden City Public Library Tuesday, January 30th at 9:30AM In Person Registration Tuesday, January 9th at 9:30AM In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Tuesday, January 9th at the Reference Desk of the Library for the next Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion. The program will be held on Tuesday, January 30th on the Lower Level at 9:30AM sharp. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate a discussion of The Library at the Edge of the World by Felicity Hayes-McCoy. In the bestselling tradition of Fannie Flagg and Maeve Binchy comes Felicity Hayes-McCoy’s U.S. debut about a

local librarian who must find a way to rebuild her community and her own life in this touching, enchanting novel set on Ireland’s stunning West Coast. Told with heart and abundant charm, The Library at the Edge of the World is a joyous story about the meaning of home and the importance of finding a place where you truly belong. You can pick up a copy of the book when you register at the Reference Desk. You are welcome to bring your own coffee or tea. In person registration on January 9th is limited to Garden City Public Library cardholders. NonGarden City Library cardholders may register in person beginning January 23rd if space is available.

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There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, January 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the Library’s Board Room.

Eddie & Jean Costello’s Trash or Treasurex Antiques Roadshow Garden City Public Library Sunday, January 28th, 2018 at 2PM Registration Begins Monday, January 15th @ 9:30AM Do you have something that is old, unusual, and perhaps even bizarre? How many times have you thought that maybe your object has some value, or might even be very valuable? Come find out on Sunday, January 28th, at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. Learn how to identify today’s hottest antiques and collectibles. Eddie Costello will be guest appraiser and host. The first 40 people who register will have the opportunity to bring an item they would like to have appraised (no coins, currency, or stamps) and Eddie will provide an appraisal and rationale for the valuation. In addition, Eddie will hold the crowd spellbound with his knowledge

of antiques and collectibles. Eddie is a veteran appraiser with over 40 years of experience. His crowd-pleasing appraisal events and entertaining demeanor always make for an informative and entertaining show. Registration begins January 15th at 9:30AM for Garden City Library cardholders. You may register in person or register by calling the Reference Department at 516-742-8405 ext 222. To be guaranteed an appraisal, you must sign-up for this program ahead of time. On the day of the program walk-ins are welcome; however, walk-ins will receive an appraisal after those who have signed up, if time permits. NonGarden City Library cardholders may call to register on Wednesday, January 24th if space is available.

Young adults enjoyed cookies they baked for the program during the Tweens and Teens Cookie Swap and Interactive Movie holiday program. Tweens and teens also played Christmas Carol Pictionary before watching the movie Elf. The program was held on Saturday, December 16 at the Garden City Library.

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Library holds holiday program Savvy Sightseer: Great Britain with a taste treat from Outlander for special needs adults Garden City Public Library Thursday, January 25th at 2PM Registration Begins Wednesday, January 10th Join Jean Schnupp on a Savvy Sightseer travelogue to enjoy scenes and stories from Great Britain on Thursday, January 25th at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. You’ll explore the Scottish Highlands and sample a taste treat from the popular Outlander book and TV series. You’ll also peek inside the Royal Britannia, the very posh 410foot floating palace of British royals. You’ll visit northern Wales, from its highest peak in Snowdonia National Park to the rugged coastal regions. And

in England, you’ll go to Chester and take a walk on the largest remaining Roman wall. See why the poet Wordsworth was so inspired by the Lake District and what drew queens and emperors to elegant Bath. You’ll also stroll through London and learn the back stories of its famous, and not-so-famous, landmarks. This program is limited to 35 participants. Registration begins on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 for Garden City Library cardholders. Please call 516-742-8405 x 221. Nonresidents may register on January 19th. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Blood drive to be held at GC Library Adults with special needs and their aides created beautiful ornaments during a Holiday Ornament program held on Friday, December 8 at the Garden City Public Library. The Library will be holding additional programming for adults with special needs in 2018 on February 16, March 13, and April 27. Please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta (laurag@gardencitypl.org or 516-742-8405 x242) or Children’s Librarian Barbara Grace (bgrace@gardencitypl.org or 516-742-8405 x242) for more information on these programs.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Long Island Blood Services will hold a blood drive at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, January 16, from 2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level of the Library. Area hospitals are in need of local residents’ help. Each donation can help to save up to three lives. Eligible donors must be between 16 and 75 years of age, with a minimum

weight of 110 lbs., and no tattoos within the past 12 months. Sixteen year olds must have parental permission and donors age 76 and over must present a doctor’s note. All donors must have valid ID with signature or photo. Donors are encouraged to eat well (low fat) and drink fluids. For medical questions concerning blood donations, call 1-800-688-0900. Call the Library at 7428405 x210 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.

IN MEMORIAM Joseph Trocchia

Joseph Trocchia of Garden City passed away on December 21, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Patricia, Joseph Jr., James and wife Kary; caring grandfather to Emily and Jimmy.

Joseph was a proud Army WWII Veteran. He was a Systems Engineer with UNISYS for many years. Cremation was private. Memorials to The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) 211 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550 would be most appreciated.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING

Happy New Year With ATHENA Well, I think most folks had a very Merry Christmas and we now face another New Year. Most children and many grown-ups were disappointed that we did not get snow, although it did make for a much better travel time. We just cannot have everything no matter how much we ask for it. We all need to take things as they come, because there is nothing we can usually do about it. And we will all face a New Year let us hope it will be a good one and do our best to make that wish come true. Did you know that there is a Giving Tuesday, and the Friends of the Hempstead Plains are sharing in it. They were inspired to seek more volunteers, larger donations and more interest in restoring the little bit that is left of prairie habitat (home to rare and endangered species) left on Long Island. You can contact Nassau Community College - Department of Biology by calling 516-572-7575 ext. 26531. It is a part of our Long Island that we should help to secure. I do hope that Santa was good to you and made sure you got just what you wanted on December 25th. There is nothing like a gift that was just the thing you wanted for a long time and then finding that it was finally there under the Christmas tree this year. Christmas is also a time for family and friends to get together and enjoy the spirit of this holiday above many others. May I take this opportunity to wish all of our readers the very best of health and happiness and possibly some of the gifts you wanted this year.

May I take this opportunity to wish you received all that you wanted for Christmas and since the New Year is very close - that you have a wonderful, healthy and happy New Year. There are many folks who list the changes they want to do to make the world a better place as well as to make everyone’s life better We all know that this means a good deal of work, but it is going to be worth it. Remember that each day is a new page in our lives, an opportunity to do more good in your life and in that of others and at the very least - may you all have a happy and healthy New Year. Also, may some of your wishes come true. January 1st is the start of another year in which to make many of your dreams come true - but don’t wish for too much as one has to leave room for other folks dreams come true also. January 1st is the beginning of a new year so make all your resolutions. You still have some days to think and plan for what you hope will be a very fruitful year for yourself, your family and friends. You still have time to get your things in order. So get your thinking caps on and get your thoughts together. A new and fresh start will help put things into a good perspective for you. I’ll talk to you again after the New Year!

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EPOA seeks Junior Ambassador candidates The Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) is seeking applications for candidates to be considered for Junior Ambassador positions for the years 2017 -2019. This program is designed to introduce high school juniors to Village government through participation in EPOA meetings, attendance at government meetings, and promoting civic participation in our community. This is an exciting opportunity for students to become involved in local affairs and to learn about our unique form of local government. The Junior Ambassador program is designed as a two year commitment encompassing junior and senior years. Preference will be given to students who reside in the Eastern section of Garden City and whose families are dues paying members of the EPOA. The current ambassadors are Tommy Flanagan (516 967-8737 tommyflanagan4@gmail.com) and Nick Bambino (516 316-9917 njbambino@

yahoo.com) Interested candidates can call or email either Tommy or Nick to learn more about their experience. Tommy and Nick contributed their time, talent and unique perspective to further the mission of the EPOA. The application itself details the responsibilities of the position. Students who attend Garden City High School may obtain an application from the social studies department office or on the EPOA website at www. gcepoa.org. Other high school juniors who attend schools other than Garden City High School, may download an application from the EPOA website. Completed applications can be mailed to EPOA, P.O. Box 7525, Garden City, N.Y. or submitted electronically to contactus@gcepoa.org All interested juniors are encouraged to apply. The deadline is December 30. A brief interview will be conducted as part of the application process.

WPOA announces winter meeting schedule This week the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) announced the winter schedule for 2018. The WPOA includes all homes west of Tanners Pond and Edgemere Roads. All meetings are open to the public and the WPOA encourages new members and especially new neighbors to attend. 2017 was a record-breaking year for membership and the WPOA intends to build on our momentum with new activities and outreach. Last year, it introduced the Meet and Greet concept around our western area holding events at local restaurants and parks. The social calendar will be released at our General Meeting on January 16 with some new events for 2018. January 10, 7:30 PM New Senior Center, Officer and Director Meeting January 16, 7:30 PM, Homestead School, General Meeting, election of Trustee, and formation of nominating committee for Officers and Directors

February 7, 7:30 PM, New Senior Center, Officer and Director Meeting March 14, 7:30 Pm, New Senior Center, Officer and Director Meeting April 11, 7:30 PM, New Senior Center, Officer and Director Meeting April 17, 7:30 PM, Homestead School, General Meeting, and election of Officers and Directors. Please visit the WPOA web site at gcwpoa.com (rebuilt by the technology team in 2017) to keep informed on events on the Westside. The WPOA also encourages residents who want their high school graduates 2018 and older to apply for summer positions at the Garden City Pool and Parks to stop by and picking up an application at the Recreation office at St. Paul’s (516-4654075) before heading back to school. For more information please review the web site or call President Gerry Kelly at 302547-0800 or gerry7th@gmail.com

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FOR SENIORS

Beginner Mah Jongg

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mah Jongg lessons to our seniors. This eight week course (extended from 6 weeks) will cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Monday from 10 am to noon beginning Monday, January 8. The cost of this eight week class will be $64 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. To register for this class, please fill out the form below and return it to the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until all 16 spots are filled. PLEASE NOTE – an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.

Special Events for January

Thursday, January 11 – Computer Class, All about Facebook at 10 am – In this class you will learn everything about Facebook the popular social networking site. Bring your questions to this informative class! Wednesday, January 17 at 1 pm – The Four Garden City Hotels – Historian John Ellis Kordes will visit to tell us the stories behind each of the four Garden City Hotels dating back to 1874.

Tuesday, January 23 – Pizza Social at noon – The cost of this luncheon will be $6.00 and will include pizza, soft drinks, and dessert. Registration is necessary by visiting the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registration.

Winter and Spring Trips for GC Seniors

Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Monday, February 5 - Join us for Chinese New Year! We will travel by coach bus into NYC where we will enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and entertainment to celebrate the Year of the Dog! New Year is the grandest traditional festival with many legends, traditions and taboos. Learn the customs and traditions of the world’s oldest culture. Space is very limited. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Tuesday, March 6 – Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. We will travel by coach bus to Philadelphia

for the famous Flower Show! This year’s exhibits will feature “Wonders of Water”, with exotic flowers, a beautiful rain forest, fanciful fountains, and more. The cost of this trip will be $70, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Lunch will be on your own. Space is limited. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Tuesday, April 17 – Brooklyn Brownstones - We will travel by coach bus to Brooklyn where we will explore historic Brooklyn neighborhoods with their tree lined streets and 19th century row houses while we learn about the “brownstone revolution” and the joys of living in Brooklyn. Lunch will be included at Juniors. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only, made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Thursday, June 14 – Trip to New York Botanical Garden “Visions of Hawaii”. We will travel by coach bus to NY Botanical Garden. The NYBG will present Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii, a major exhibition exploring the artist’s immersion in the Hawaiian Islands. Highlights include a stunning display of more than 15 of O’Keefe’s paintings, not seen together since their debut in 1940. Discover a lush flower show evoking the gardens and landscapes that inspired O’Keeffe. We will then have lunch at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. The cost of this trip will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel.

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. For the next few months the classes will be free in order to for you to try each class, after which they will be offered at a nominal charge. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be canceled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm Meditation with Connie at 2 pm TUESDAYS Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30 pm Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 am THURSDAY Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Meditation with Allie at 12:15 pm FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm

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Happy Holidays to All from the Members of GCPTA! Remember: Schools are in session on Tuesday, 1/3/18

Attention High School Parents

Wednesday, 1/4 - Senior Assembly “GCHS Alumni Return Day” (students only) Friday, 12/15 - Late deadline for placing Senior ads at yearbookforever.com by 11:59 p.m.

GC PTA High School Evening PTA Meeting: H.O.P.E. Skills

Bob Wolf offered simple tips to help students with “human contact skills” so needed in today’s digital world. Such skills teach how to build self-confidence and self-esteem to better engage with peers and adults. Visit www.hopeskills. com for more information.

GC PTA Photo Use Policy

The Garden City PTA will be photographing and/or filming students, staff, and PTA members as they go about the business of learning, succeeding and participating in PTA events and activities. This media may be published on the Garden City PTA website, monthly e-newsletters, social media sites (Facebook, Instagram,Twitter), and in the Garden City News. Student names will never be published. If you do not wish to have your child or yourself photographed and/or videotaped, submit your request to communications@gardencitypta.org in writing. Full-class or group photographs and

PTA at the BOE

1/9, Wednesday - Board of Education Work Session: Financial Planning Update at GCHS Library at 8:15 p.m.

Attention Middle School Parents

Thursday, 1/5 - “GCHS Open House” for incoming Class of 2022 (current 8th graders) for Students and Parents in GCHS Auditorium at 6:30 pm Friday, 1/6 - Green Forms due to the

videotapes should not be included in your request.

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Who We Are

Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators, and community members devoted to the educational, social, and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the

school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together, we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families, and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors, and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become longstanding traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can achieve great things!

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P h o to g r a p h y H is to r y

This photograph taken in the mid 1950’s is of the construction of the Garden City Pool. In the foreground is the main pool with the deep end (12 feet) in the lower half of the photo. This deep end was where the original pool had five diving boards. In the distance is the large stone wall by the entrance which is still there today. The three pool complex opened in 1957 and was hailed as a success from day one. Over the years, the Garden City Pool complex has seen several renovations and not too much is left from 1957. However, it remains one of Garden City’s great success stories.

Garden City Retired Men’s Club Upcoming Events

Jan.1 - No meeting Monday, January 8 - Sandwiches Monday, January 15 No meeting Monday, January 22 Sandwiches Monday, January 29 Regular Mtg. Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage and billiards. Also you may come for just con-

versation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are on Mondays, and a less busy meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4:00pm. Check with the GCNews RMC schedule re upcoming meetings. The Club also offers a large screen TV. In good weather we offer BBQ, bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoes.

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News from the Children’s Room Happy New Year

The Staff of the Children’s Room of the Garden City Public Library would like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy, healthy 2018 and to thank you for your patronage and support of the library during this past year! We have put together an exciting season of programs starting in February. Our schedule is now finalized and listed below. There are also flyers available in the Children’s Room. Don’t forget program registration will begin online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 9:30AM. Priority for registration and participation for programs is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

Storytime and Book Discussion Registration

Registration for winter storytimes and book discussions will begin Tuesday, January 16, at 9:30AM. Registration for storytimes can be done online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registration for book discussions must be done in person in the Children’s Room. For more information about Children’s storytimes, book discussions, and special programs, check online on Eventkeeper or in the Children’s Room for our winter flyers. Rhyme Time Storytime, for children ages 6 months – 29 months (born September 2015 - August 2017) with a parent or caregiver. Program is thirty minutes. Thurdays at 10AM February 8 – March 29 (No February 22) You and Your Toddler Storytime, ages 2 ½ – 3 ½ (born August 2014 – August 2015) with a parent or caregiver. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Monday at 11:30AM February 5March 26 (no February 19 and March 5) Tuesday at 11:30AM February 6March 26 (No February 20 and March 13) Little Listeners Storytime, ages 3 – 5 (born February 2013 – February 2015, not yet in Kindergarten), without an

and snack will be provided.

Winter Spring 2018 Programs

adult. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Tuesday at 1:30PM February 6 – March 27 (no February 20 and March 13) Wednesday* at 1:30PM February 7 – March 28 (no February 21 and March 7) (*Please note that the day has changed from Thursday to WEDNESDAY.) Kindergarten and First Grade Combined Storytime, for children presently enrolled in Kindergarten and First Grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Tuesday at 3:45PM February 6 – March 27 (no February 20 and March 13)

Book Discussions

Registration is in the Children’s Room only, beginning on Tuesday, January 16, at 9:30 AM. Non-residents can register beginning Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM. Please arrive promptly for programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. Chapter Chat, for children presently enrolled in second grade. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more! Program is two hours. Monday, March 19, 4-6 PM. Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald. Book discussion will be followed by a one-hour fun science program with science teacher Chris Buchman. A beverage and snack will be provided. The Book Ends, for children presently enrolled in grades 3, 4 and 5. Join us for games and activities! Program is two hours. Monday, March 26, 4 - 6PM. Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate will be discussed. A fun science program will follow the book discussion. A beverage and snack will be provided. Tween Book Discussion, for children in Grades 4-7 Monday, March 8, from 6-7PM. Join us to discuss the original A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle or the graphic novel format adapted and illustrated by Hope Larson. Pick up a copy to check out either in the Children’s or Young Adult Department. A beverage

Wednesday, February 18th *Play Hooray Babies and Kids These fun interactive programs are for children 6-17 months and an adult caregiver, from 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, and for children ages 18-29 months and an adult caregiver from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, February 5, 2018 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Thursdays, February 22, March 15, April 19 and May 10 *Drop-In Lego Club Come with your old friends and make new friends at our LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on four Thursday afternoons from 4:00PM to 5:00PM and is for children in grades K-5. No registration is required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. The Library will provide LEGO bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In LEGO Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through LEGO donations from Library patrons. Saturday, March 3rd *Fun Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman This program is for children in grades K-2 at 1:00PM and grades 3-5 at 2:30PM. Registration is required online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a library card. Registration begins Monday, February 12, 2018 9:30AM. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Wednesday, April 18th *A Time for Kids These fun, interactive programs are for children ages 6-17 months and an adult caregiver from 10:00AM-10:30AM and for children ages 18-29 months and an adult caregiver from 10:45 AM-11:45 AM. Registration is required and begins on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 9:30 AM online at Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). You must do a separate registration for each child you wish

to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Saturday, April 28th *Frog Fun with Miss Donna and Science Teacher Chris Buchman This fun, interactive STEM program is for children ages 2 ½ through 5 (not yet in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver, and runs from 11:00AM-11:45 AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, April 16, 2018 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a library card. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22 *Introduction to Robotics for 4th and 5th grade only From 3:45 – 4:45 PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, April 23 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a library card. Sign up once for all four sessions. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. For Tweens in Grades 4 -7 Saturday, May 5th Tween Quidditch Tournament Sign up for your team and compete in our Quidditch Tournament! Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-7. Registration is required. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a library card beginning Monday, April 23 at 9:30AM. There are limited spots on each team and to play as the Snitch. Registrants are asked to wear the color of the team they are signed up for (Green – Slytherin, Blue – Ravenclaw, Red – Gryffindor, Yellow – Hufflepuff) and Snitches are asked to wear black. ***All programs are subject to change*** *Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

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Times Square and Beyond: Best Places to Ring in the New Year in New York City

BY KAREN RUBIN, TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE, GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM New Year’s Eve in Times Square is one of the experiences you must have at least once in your life. That’s the way it was for me when I did it a few years ago. But New York offers

many other experiences. I followed my Times Square experience with joining in the New York Road Runners’ festival in Central Park, complete with live band, midnight fireworks and yes, a midnight Fun Run, and these past couple of years reveled in the divine New Year’s Eve concert at St. John the Divine.

With festive events in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, including the annual ball drop in Times Square, New York City holds onto the tradition of being the New Year’s Eve capital of the world. “From the iconic ball drop in Times Square to the simulated ball drop in

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Coney Island, New York City has no shortage of events and activities that make it a quintessential New Year’s Eve destination,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company. “We will once again host visitors from around the globe for a multitude of unique celebrations.” See page D2

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Continued from page D1 Times Square has been the center of worldwide attention on New Year’s Eve ever since 1904 when the owners of One Times Square started holding rooftop celebrations to greet the New Year. The first Ball Lowering celebration took place in 1907, and this tradition is now a universal symbol of welcoming the New Year. The estimated 1 million revelers in Times Square are expected to be joined by more than 100 million television viewers in the United States and more than 1 billion people worldwide collectively watching a 109-year-old tradition: the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. At 11:59 pm, the ball begins its descent atop One Times Square as millions of people count down the final seconds of the year and celebrate the beginning of a new year. Here are some tips: You have to get to Times Square in the early afternoon, well before 3 pm, to even get inside the “zone” that is otherwise cordoned off by New York’s Finest and have a hope for a spot that gives you a view of the ball drop (Broadway curves). And the most significant thing to remember about this is that you can’t leave and return and there did not seem to be any bathroom facilities within the zone. Bring your own bottle of water and snacks but don’t drink much before you come. Each year security becomes even more intensified. Keep the weather forecast in mind, but come with layers of clothes, particularly warm socks and hats and a waterproof cover, and possible feet and

hand warmers. You might also bring a small collapsible seat or something to sit on like a cushion. You can’t bring much in because of security (no backpacks allowed). Definitely bring your camera (check battery) because the images are fabulous with all the neon lights and the confetti. It is a marathon that tests endurance - literally standing in one place for eight or more hours. It is this physical challenge that becomes part of the fun (and part of your own legend which you will be able to tell over and over). The assembled minions are a cross section of humanity - not too many fat cats among the hoi polloi in these crowds. But that is the most fun - this sense of community that forms and being part of this amazing celebration. Gathering from early afternoon, the dazzling lights, neon colors, massive dynamic photos from gigantic billboards add to the energy and the people around you become your new best friends. This year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve Live celebration will formally open with a performance by the Tongliang Athletics Dragon Dance thanks to a partnership with Chongqing, China. Multi-Platinum Pop Singer and Songwriter Andy Grammer will headline the musical lineup. Country music singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina will perform a selection of her number one hits and dance crew Kinjaz will also present numbers. The star attraction, of course, is the gargantuan ball atop One Times Square, that slides down the pole to announce the new year, a tradition that

A couple celebrates the ball drop New Years Eve in Times Square © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

goes back to 1907. The ball is a 12-foot-diameter geodesic sphere covered in 2,688 Waterford crystals, weighing 11,875 pounds and powered by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LED lights, Each LED module contains 48 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs - 12 red, 12 blue, 12 green, and 12 white for a total of 8,064 of each color. The Ball is capable of displaying a palette of more than 16 million vibrant colors and billions of patterns that creates a spectacular kaleidoscope effect atop One Times Square. For Times Square 2018, 288 Waterford Crystal triangles introduce the new Gift of Serenity design which is a pattern of cuts resembling butterflies flying peacefully above a meadow capturing the spirit of serenity; 288 are the Gift of Kindness design consisting of a circle of rosettes symbolizing unity with the fronds reaching out in an expression of kindness; 288 are the Gift Of Wonder design composed by a faceted starburst inspiring our sense of wonder; 288 are the Gift of Fortitude design of diamond cuts on either side of a crystal pillar to represent the inner attributes of resolve, courage and spirit necessary to triumph over adversity. The remaining 1,536 triangles are the Gift of Imagination design with a series of intricate wedge cuts that are mirrored reflections of each other inspiring our imagination. The first Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration was held in 1904’ the first New Year’s Eve Ball lowering celebration from One Times Square was in 1907 (the event is now the property of whoever owns One Times Square

building). Seven versions of the Ball have been designed to signal the New Year. The first Ball was made of iron and wood, weighed 700 pounds, and was covered with 100 light bulbs. In 1920, a 400-pound iron Ball replaced the iron and wood Ball. In 1955, a 150pound aluminum Ball with 180 light bulbs replaced the iron Ball. In 1995, the aluminum Ball was upgraded with aluminum skin, rhinestones, and computer controls. In 1999, the crystal New Year’s Eve Ball was created to welcome the new millennium. In 2007, modern LED technology replaced the light bulbs of the past for the 100th Anniversary of the New Year’s Eve Ball. In 2008, the permanent Big Ball was unveiled atop One Times Square where it sparkles above Times Square throughout the year. Various establishments in Times Square present New Year’s Eve parties with a pre-purchased multi-venue pass (though participants are warned they need to get inside the security perimeter before police close it off). Among them: Applebee’s, Planet Hollywood, Copacobana Times Square, Olive Garden and “Supernova Ball Drop in Times Square with guaranteed view of the Ball Drop.” (For more details, visit timessquarenyc. org, our main source for Times Square dos and don’ts.) More activities related to the Times Square Ball Drop start even before New Year’s Eve: On December 28 from noon to 1pm, locals and visitors will gather in the Broadway Plaza on Times Square

The excitement builds to crescendo as the famous crystal ball drops at One times Square, a tradition that goes back to 1907, updated and high-tech to greet 2018 © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

for Good Riddance Day, as bad memories from 2017 are torn apart to make room for the new year, with help from Shred-It. In the lead up to the big night, through December 29, visitors can visit the Wishing Wall at www. timessquarenyc.org/whats-happening/ nye-wishing-wall to note their hopes, dreams and goals for 2018 on the confetti that will be released at midnight to float over Midtown and the approximately one million visitors who congregate in Times Square for the ball drop. Viewers around the world can also visit TimesSquareNYC.org, NewYearsEve.nyc and TimesSquareBall. net to watch the annual event. Beyond Midtown Manhattan, countless other celebrations will take place. 33rd Annual Concert for Peace One of my favorite ways to bid adieu to the year and begin anew is the annual Concert for Peace at the magnificent Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, which takes place on Sunday, December 31, 7-9 pm. This is a signature New Year’s Eve event that was founded by Leonard Bernstein in 1984 with the idea of bringing together New Yorkers and visitors from around the world for an evening filled with See page D5

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Concert for Peace at Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine is an inspiring way to welcome the new year © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

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Celebrating this New Year’s in marvelous style! BY CLAIRE LYNCH New Year’s Eve is the perfect time for parties, for family get-togethers and for making some resolutions. Yet setting some resolutions that are attainable is often easier said than done. When talking with my friend, Bill, recently about making New Year’s resolutions, I said that there are so many different possibilities to think about. I was confused about what to choose, however, and what I could realistically stick with. Bill said that he also had different ones over the years – losing weight, eating better, thinking more positively, etc., but he had chosen a good one for 2018. Curious, I asked what resolution Bill had decided on. He said that for 2018 he wants to be more flexible. “That’s different,” I said, then wondered what exactly he meant. At first I thought he meant being more flexible mentally – meaning not be too rigid, not too by-the-book – but he said, “No, I mean physically. I want to do more stretching and yoga, to be more flexible in my body. “Now that I’m in my 40s and I’ve been working a sedentary job for sev-

eral years I need to stretch and stay as limber as I can.” That resolution made me stop and think. It also makes me want to follow up with Bill in a few months when the optimism of the New Year has worn off and reality has set in. I want to see if he is sticking to his resolution and doing his various exercises. I like Bill’s idea. Sometimes I will exercise for a short period of time then either forget about doing it regularly or get tired of doing it. But Bill is serious about his commitment to being more flexible and I respect him for that. My friend, Lauren, and I talked about New Year’s resolutions, too. Lauren said that she’s committed to playing her guitar every night after dinner so that she can improve. An added bonus when she plays guitar is that her two cats, Mittens and Cleo, seem to like it. I was surprised at that resolution and told her so, but Lauren responded, “I try to stay in the routine of playing my acoustic guitar every night and we all know how cats like their routines. When I started playing the guitar a couple of years ago I noticed a couple of things. “At first their cute little cat ears perked up at the sound of the music but

after a few minutes they laid down and relaxed. My impression then and now is that Mittens and Cleo feel very relaxed by my guitar playing. “Occasionally I’ve forgotten to do it, so now I am committed to doing it in 2018 – when I’m home. Sometimes I go out to dinner! It’s good for me to stick to a practice regimen, however, and it seems good for Mittens and Cleo. So I will keep on doing that in the New Year.” I applauded Lauren! Her resolution helps her and will help other members of her home. Some historians feel that our New Year’s Eve celebrations can be traced back to an ancient Roman observance around the time of the winter solstice in December called “Saturnalia.” This pagan holiday was known for totally letting go of all discipline and rules for behavior. For those who prefer to have a very quiet New Year, many stay home and watch the “dropping ball” or fireworks shown on TV stations both locally and/ or nationally or worldwide simultaneously. Using noise to welcome in the New Year goes back to ancient times when it was felt that noise scared off evil spirits. Very few of us link New Year’s with

evil spirits but many of us still feel that noisemakers are a must for New Year’s parties. In Denmark, they “smash in the New Year” by banging on the doors of their friends’ homes and throwing pieces of broken pottery against the sides of the houses. In Japan, dancers go from house to house at “Oshogatsu” rattling and pounding bamboo sticks and banging on drums. In Spain, people eat 12 white grapes as the clock strikes midnight, one for each month of the New Year. In Chile, people often eat lentils when the clock strikes midnight. It is supposed to usher in a prosperous New Year. In Ireland, folks bang bread against the walls and doors of the house to chase out the bad luck and bad spirits away in the New Year and invite the good spirits in. In the 1990s, people in the Johannesburg neighborhood of South Africa began tossing old furniture out their windows and off their balconies on New Year’s Eve. But a few years ago police cracked down on the dangerous tradition (a small refrigerator once hit someone in the head) and the flying See page D6

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My Christmas Wish List for Social Security BY TOM MARGENAU

Dear Santa, I’ve been a good kid this year. Well, I’ve occasionally been naughty. For example, I was a bit of an impish bad boy when I penned last week’s open letter to President Trump. But if the emails I get from readers telling me that they appreciate the information and advice I dispense in this column are any indication, I think I should be pretty high up on your list of good little boys and girls. So that’s why I am sending you this last-minute wish list of what I’d like to see changed about Social Security next year. I’m not talking about big reforms to the program. Instead, I’m talking about changing people’s misperceptions. Here’s an example. Could you please get people to stop confusing Social Security with the Supplemental Security Income program? I’d guess that about half the emails I get from readers start with something like this: “My wife and I are getting SSI,” or “I have a question about my SSI benefits.” But what they really mean is that they are getting, or have a question about, Social Security benefits. Many people think that SSI stands for Social Security income. Rather, SSI is short for Supplemental Security Income. SSI is a federal welfare program managed by the Social Security Administration. But it is not a Social Security benefit, and the money used to make SSI payments comes out of the general government coffers, not the Social Security trust funds. Here is another way to think of it. You can get Social Security if you are rich or poor. For example, Warren Buffet qualifies for Social Security. But Warren Buffet will never qualify for SSI. For that matter, neither will most of the readers of this column. You would have to be really down on your luck to get SSI. You must be over 65 or disabled, have less than $2,000 in liquid assets, and less than about $750 in monthly income before you will be eligible for an SSI check. Here is another wish. Please help women understand that they do not necessarily qualify for half of their husband’s (or ex-husband’s) Social Security. I probably get a dozen letters per week from women complaining that they are not getting what they think they are due. A woman qualifies for up to half of her spouse’s Social Security only if she waits until age 66 to claim such benefits. If she takes benefits before age 66, the amount is reduced -- down to about 30 percent at age 62. (Information for widows is coming up in the fourth wish.) This is wish number three. Please tell people that they can NOT file for reduced benefits on one Social Security record and then later switch to higher benefits on another account. For example, millions of seniors think they can take benefits on a spouse’s record at

age 62, and then at age 66 or 70, switch to higher benefits on their own work records. They can’t do that. The law says if you file for any Social Security benefits before age 66, you must file for any and all benefits you are due at the same time. The flip side to that coin is the fact that a person who turns 66 before January 2020 can file for spousal benefits at full retirement age and then at 70, switch to 132 percent of her own benefit. (That so-called “maximizing strategy” is being phased out. That’s why there is the January 2020 deadline.) As I mentioned above, my fourth wish has to do with widows. You can tell them to ignore what I just wrote in the last paragraph. And that’s because widows have always had the option of playing the benefit-switching game. For example, assuming she is not working, a woman could file for reduced widow’s benefits at 60 and then, at age 66, switch to full benefits on her own work record. Or she can wait until age 70 and get 132 percent of her full retirement benefit. My fifth wish is asking a lot. Please help people understand that Social Security and Medicare are two entirely separate government programs. I know most people on Social Security eventually end up on Medicare -- and their Part B medical insurance premiums come out of their Social Security checks. And that latter point causes almost everyone to complain when any Social Security cost-of-living increase they get is swallowed up by increases in their Part B premiums. Folks need to understand that Social Security benefits go up using a national inflation index. But Medicare premiums go up because of a law that says those premiums must be set at a point that pays for 25 percent of the cost of running the Part B program. And speaking of that, please tell seniors to be grateful that working taxpayers are picking up 75 percent of the tab for their Medicare medical insurance. And if that last wish was asking a lot, this final one is asking for the moon. Please get Congress to start talking about some serious long-range reforms to Social Security. That’s going to be tough for two reasons. 1) No member of Congress likes messing around with grandma’s Social Security check. 2) Each political party must be willing to compromise. Republicans normally would never vote for any Social Security reform package that includes a tax increase. And Democrats normally would never vote for a plan that includes cuts in benefits. But here is the deal: Social Security can be made financially secure for generations to come with some relatively modest changes that include both. For example, if the Social Security payroll tax was raised by one half of 1 percent (the rate hasn’t changed in 30 years) and if Social Security cost-of-living increases were cut by one half of 1 percent (basic ben-

efits haven’t been cut in 80 years), then the program would be solvent until the year 2100. Thanks for listening, Santa. Your good little boy, Tommy Margenau

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Best Places to Ring in the New Year in New York City C ontinued from page D3 uplifting music. This year’s concert, the 33rd Annual Concert for Peace, honors the centennial of Leonard Bernstein. begins with Joseph Haydn’s glorious Te Deum. The program continues with the U.S. premiere of See the Wretched Strangers by composer Lucas Wiegerink; the text, written by Shakespeare, is an impassioned commentary on immigration and refugees. A series of choral songs about our shared Earth continues the theme of neighborly compassion, inspiring a renewal of hope for the coming year. In addition to performances by Jason Robert Brown and Judy Collins, joined by host Harry Smith, with soloists Jamet Pittman and Arthur Fiacco. A limited number of general admission seats are free and open to the public, on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticketed seating is also available, at $40 (general admission), $100 (preferred seating), and $150 (premium seating). For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit: http:// www.stjohndivine.org/visit/calendar/ events/music/4035/new-years-eveconcert-for-peace-5 The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY 10025, (212) 316-7540, info@stjohndivine.org. NYRR Midnight Run This year’s event New York Road Runners Midnight Run is being organized differently than in the past. You need to be registered in order to attend the pre- and post-race festival, which is being held at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park (10 pm to 1 am) but you can bring two guests. Fireworks will kick off the start to 2018 and the 39th annual NYRR Midnight Run, a four-mile race held each year in Central Park on New Year’s Eve. An expected 5,000 runners (many wearing

costumes) will race into 2018 together. All participants will be able to toast with family and friends at the sparkling cider fluid station halfway into the fourmile course. #ResolveToRun back bibs will be distributed to runners prior to the race to those interested in sharing the reason they are running. In compliance with NYPD security plans, the start area and Pre-Race Festival, located at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, will be open to registered runners and their guests only; these areas will not be open to the general public. Each runner will be permitted one guest and receive a wristband at number pickup to give to their guest. Guests must display a wristband and runners must display a bib for entry into the park at 72nd Street and into the Pre-Race Festival and start area. The general public may still view fireworks from south of 72nd Street inside the park, and will be subject to security screening at any park entrance south of 72nd Street. To register, visit nyrr.org). For more information, visit: http:// www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2017/ nyrr-midnight-run Other events around the Five Boroughs: New York Philharmonic’s New Year’s Eve concert also celebrates its Laureat Conductor’s centennial with a “Bernstein on Broadway Toast the New Year with West Side Story’s starcrossed lovers, On the Town’s funloving sailors, and Wonderful Town’s bright-eyed New Yorkers as portrayed by Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford, Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson, Cinderella’s Laura Osnes, and Next to Normal’s Aaron Tveit. Audience favorite Bramwell Tovey conducts. For more information, visit nyphil.org. See page D6

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Celebrating this New Year’s in marvelous style! C ontinued from page D3 furniture ceased. Folks jump into 42-degree Fahrenheit water in Lake Constance in Konstanz, Germany. They’ve been doing it for 42 years. And they even carry torches. (boston.com, 2014) In Scotland, the tradition of singing “Auld Lang Syne” is a must. Singing this song on New Year’s Eve goes back to the British Isles from the 18th century when guests ended a party standing in a circle and singing this song. The custom started in Scotland because the lyrics were written in 1788 by Robert Burns who was their favorite folk poet of the time. Another version of this song was used in the 1783 opera “Rosina” by William Shield. But most music experts feel that “Auld Lang Syne” came from a traditional Scottish folk melody. What does this song mean? In the Scottish dialect, auld lang syne is “old long since” -- aka “the good old days.” The traditional lyrics begin with, “Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind ...” And the entire song’s message merely means to just forget about the past and look ahead to the New Year with hope. Father Time is the symbol of the year that is coming to a close and a baby often is the symbol for the New Year ahead. January 1st is considered New Year’s Day in today’s society. Up until the time of Julius Caesar, however, the Romans celebrated the New Year in March because it was the first month in the Roman calendar.

January 1 marked the time when the Romans changed their governmental figures and new representatives were sworn into office. They had games and feasting to help celebrate the new officials. But they still used March 1 as their official mark of the New Year and had a festival to their god, Mars (the God of War). (brownielocks.com) It was Caesar who changed the Roman New Year’s Day to January 1 in honor of Janus, the God of all beginnings and gate keeper of heaven and earth. Janus always looked two ways - toward the old year (the past) and ahead to the New Year (the future). One of the customs in the festival honoring Janus was to exchange gifts and then make resolutions to be friendly and good to one another. That custom has a certain familiar ring. When Constantine ruled the Romans and accepted Christianity as their new faith, they kept the Festival of Janus as the New Year’s Day (not March as before) and turned it into a day of prayer and fasting. It was a day for all good Christians to turn over a new leaf. The Romans may have accepted January 1 and Janus as the New Year, but many did not accept the turning over of a new leaf, prayer and fasting. In 1582, Great Britain and the English colonies in America still kept March as the beginning of the year. It wasn’t until 1752 that Britain adopted the new Gregorian calendar and started their year on January 1. In the 20th century the custom of making New Year’s resolutions really

became popular. Many people knew that they might make some New Year’s resolutions – and try their best to keep them - but if they fail, well there is always next year to try again. I was reading all about people who make New Year’s resolutions recently and these tips and suggestions by freelance journalist Nicola Conville caught my eye. She has got some good ideas for starting the New Year on the right foot: How to make a fresh start - Leave the past where it belongs and take these steps to move forward and start over. Take stock - There’s nothing wrong with lying low for a while; it’s an opportunity to regroup and rethink. Lose gracefully - When you’re hurt, it can be tempting to lash out. But the best strategy is to maintain composure and avoid burning bridges. Allow yourself time to wallow Eat chocolate, watch a sad movie, call your friends. Write a letter and burn it. Get it all out. But put a time limit on how long you’ll do this for because this behavior gets pretty counterproductive after a while. Leave the past behind - It’s only natural to put emphasis on your negative experiences, but reliving the past is only torturing yourself because it’s not where you’re going. That energy is better spent investing in your future. Forgive yourself and others Holding a grudge or beating yourself up will ultimately only weigh you down. Forgiveness isn’t about being weak or allowing anyone to “get away” with anything, it’s about setting yourself free.

Focus on being happy - Regardless of what’s happened, there are plenty of ways to find a little joy. Go for a walk, call a friend or relative, sit in the sunshine or share a meal with a friend. And above all, take life one day at a time. We have the present. Yesterday is history and tomorrow has not arrived yet. I would like to add another resolution - to neither regret the past nor magnify the future. In time the future will be here now, in time, all in good time. I will strive for all of these things in 2018 and beyond. Happy New Year to all! May you have good health, prosperity and happiness in the New Year!

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Times Square and Beyond: Best Places to Ring in the New Year in New York City C ontinued from page D5 World Yacht New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise: Ring in the New Year in style aboard New York’s premier dining yacht. Board at 9 pm for a 10 pm sailing which returns at 1 am. The evening includes a four-course dinner with standard open bar followed by dancing to DJ entertainment and of front-row seats to the world famous fireworks display at the Statue of Liberty with a Champagne toast at midnight. (Priced from $419, https:// www.nycgo.com/tours/world-yacht-atpier-81-new-years-eve-dinner-cruise-innew-york-2017) Circle Line offers a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise sailing New York

Harbor from 9pm to 1am. A DJ and midnight champagne toast add a lively touch to the 21+ to drink, 18+ to enter party. (Manhattan). The Empire State Building will ring in 2018 with a festive multicolored sparkling LED confetti lighting on Dec 31, 2017. Five minutes before midnight, the building will switch to its signature white lights, sparkling again in the New Year through sunrise on January 1, 2018. Lighting schedule here. (Manhattan). Coney Island USA will host their 4th annual NYE celebration in Steeplechase Plaza, with a fireworks display from the historic Parachute Jump. Select boardwalk restaurants and attractions will be open, including B&B Carousell, Deno’s Wonder Wheel

and Thunderbolt roller coaster. A digital burst ball drop rings in 2018, followed by a Circus Sideshow Fire Spectacular at 1am. (Brooklyn). The New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration at Prospect Park’s iconic Grand Army Plaza will celebrate its 38th year. For a truly local, free, familyfriendly experience, visitors can join Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, the Prospect Park Alliance and tens of thousands of revelers for the public event. (Brooklyn). Celebrating its 20th year, the Time’s Up New Year’ Eve Bike Ride & Afterparty will reverse direction, beginning at Manhattan’s Plaza Hotel at 9:30pm and ending in Brooklyn with a party at the Museum of Reclaimed

Urban Space. (Manhattan/Brooklyn). NYE 2018 will bring the French electronic music DJ, producer, and recording artist David Guetta to Depot 52 (7 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232), a converted warehouse space in Sunset Park. The one night only dance music experience ‘Light & Life’ is for visitors 18+ (Brooklyn). Popular 90s band Phish will return to Madison Square Garden from December 28 to 31. New Year’s Eve attendees are invited to rock into 2018. (Manhattan). The 8th Annual New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium takes place prior to New Year’s Eve. Attendees can consider a stay at the historied Opera House Hotel, first built

as a performance venue by Broadway producers and designed by the architect of Harlem’s Apollo Theater. (Bronx). More Ideas for Where to Celebrate From east to west, Midtown hotels will ring in 2018 with grand revelry and guests in lavish attire. Right in the heart of Times Square, the New York Marriott Marquis will host a five-course dinner, unlimited premium open bar and entertainment at The View Restaurant & Lounge, with 360-degree views revolving completely every hour overlooking Times Square. High above the lights of Fifth Avenue, The Peninsula New York’s Salon de Ning will be transformed into a chic sky-lit penthouse with the East Terrace enclosed and heated, a performance by UK rock and pop cover band The Chip Shop Boys plus ball drop projection at midnight. One block west of Times Square, The Sanctuary Hotel New York’s Haven Rooftop will offer group packages for

its heated and tented New Year’s Eve party. Guests will enjoy a DJ from 8pm to 2am, a prix -fixe dinner and top shelf open bar. A NYC & Company guide to New Year’s Eve in Times Square is here; more ideas www.timessquarenyc.org/ times-square-new-years-eve/new-yearseve-parties On Arthur Avenue, Zero Otto Nove, which boasts Salerno-style cooking and is in the 2018 Michelin guide offers a New Year’s Eve dinner in the “Little Italy” of the Bronx. The restaurant will not remain open until midnight. (Bronx). Beginning at 11am on New Year’s Eve day, the Bronx Beer Hall will host “Brunch Brunch Brunch” in the heart of the Arthur Avenue market. (Bronx). The Hilton Garden Inn New York/ Staten Island NYE package offers a two-person overnight stay, entry to the glamorous and romantic New Year’s Eve Gala at Nicotra’s Ballroom (7:30– 1am) with buffet breakfast for two

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Judy Collins will again be part of the Concert for Peace at Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

inclusive. (Staten Island). EVE Ultra Lounge will host an authentic Albanian American fusion music event to ring in 2018. While Staten Island’s Italian influence is well noted, the borough’s Albanian American population is under the radar. (Staten Island). New York City’s only casino, Resorts World Casino invites those 21 and older to celebrate NYE at BAR360 with live performance by TKA K7 (a NYC-born freestyle emcee who rose to fame in the 80s and 90s.) Guests can also enjoy its 4,200 slot machines and 1,300 electronic table games. (Queens). Modernist, industrial chic Z Hotel in Long Island City, Queens, will offer a stay, plus admission to the “Dueling Pianos” rock and roll sing-along in Cellar Bar with open bar and buffet, for under $100 USD on New Year’s Eve. (Queens). Thai Rock in the Rockaways, Queens, will serve up fine Thai dining, dancing, imbibing and live music from band Leaders of the Shift who will perform “Psychedelic Cosmic Rock N Roll” on New Year’s Eve. (Queens). New Year’s Day & Beyond: The Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge is free with registration and begins at 1pm at the Stillwell Avenue boardwalk entrance. Participants get free admission to the New York Aquarium and a post-dip warm up at Coney Island Brewing Company and Steeplechase Beer Garden. (Brooklyn). The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show will be open for visitors until 6pm on New Year’s Eve. Model trains will travel through a miniature landscape of 150+ iconic city structures. This year’s version spotlights Midtown Manhattan, with a new Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, General Electric Building and more on view through January 15. (Bronx).

The 2018 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®—hockey’s highest profile regular-season game—will be held at Citi Field on New Year’s Day. January 1, 2018, will mark the first time the game is held in New York City. (Queens). The NHL Centennial Fan Arena and Stanley Cup at Madison Square Park will be a free fan event December 27–28 in the lead up to the 2018 NHL Winter Classic. It will feature a pop-up rink, a VR Zamboni experience, photo opportunities with the Stanley Cup and more. Additional information at www.nycgo.com/events/nhl-winterclassic-new-york-rangers-vs.-buffalosabres?cid=nhl_display_sports_ winterclassic_20170808 (Manhattan). NYC & Company’s top New Year’s Day activities are available at www. nycgo.com/articles/new-years-day-innew-york-city For more information, visit nycgo. com. See also: Holidays in New York, The Most Enchanting Time of the Year at www. goingplacesfarandnear.com/holidaysin-new-york-the-most-enchanting-timeof-the-year Nighttime Stroll of New York City’s Holiday Lights at www. goingplacesfarandnear.com/nighttimestroll-of-new-york-citys-holiday-lights __________________________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/ karen-rubin, and travelwritersmagazine. com/TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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From page 1 have a beautiful monument and a beautiful memorial to these men. We are so happy to be able to present this check and be here. We thank the Village of Garden City for being so thoughtful in its work,” Taluto said. At the summer event Taluto detailed the history of the Rainbow Division’s formation, its legacy in World Wat I and continuing in 2004 and 2005, when he led the division to battle in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also read aloud from the first literary account of the Division. “The concentration of the 42nd Division was accomplished during the latter part of August and the first half of September, 1917, at Camp Mills New York. On September 13 it was completed, assembled from the four winds, this Division comprised 27 selected units of the National Guard of longstanding and established excellence, drawn from 26 of the United States and the District of Columbia. Even before its authorization and at the very time its formation was announced, the 42nd Division received the alternate name by which it is more commonly and widely known – the Rainbow Division. The name was given by its first chief of staff and its first member, General Douglas MacArthur. To every person the symbol of the rainbow suggests the same idea in

a different way – the many states of the Union, the many crepes of life, the many colors and shades of thought and points of view that were all brought together in the 42nd Division at a new camp in New York in fall 1917,” General Taluto said.

New water tower approved

The village’s next and largest, or most towering highlight of 2017 was the deliberations on the use of between six and eight million dollars into a new water tower to replace the one standing on Old Country Road, next to the Ethical Humanist Society, which is now turning 85 years old. The December 19 Board of Trustees’ meeting brought about a final conclusion as the Board unanimously voted in favor of an all-steel, pedestal spheroid design from vendor Caldwell Tanks. The investment was looked at from all angles, from financial implications to the ability of the product to stand up to harsh New York winters and even from the aesthetics this shape would have on Garden City’s skyline.

Police study and a high profile lawsuit

In July, the Board approved a contract of up to $60,000 for the Center for Public Safety Management, a Washington, D.C. firm, to perform a Police Operations Study; a data-driven forensic analysis of the Garden City Police Department “to identify the actu-

al workload” of the department. Mayor Brian Daughney explained the premise of the contract when it was approved: “Because the rumors will start, this has nothing to do with reducing the number of police officers. We are looking at expanding the number of officers. We want to make sure, legally and between our police union contract and everything else, that we do things the right way. So we brought in some outside help,” Daughney said at the board’s mid-July meeting. The original C.P.S.M. proposal responding to the village’s RFP for services was dated May 31. On June 1 a press conference was held regarding a $55 million, police brutality and racial profiling federal lawsuit brought against the village and the GCPD, specifically naming four of its officers, by retired Army veteran and Nassau County Corrections officer Ronald Lanier. He claims the GCPD violated his Civil Rights on multiple counts inside a Western Beef supermarket in Mineola last November 30, when he was detained as a suspect in a petty larceny involving handbags stolen from Lord & Taylor on Franklin Avenue. “The outside consultant we’re hiring has nothing to do with the view of the village trustees that there is anything wrong. We have taken a look at all

village departments including fire and Public Works. This is just an ongoing step to look at each department to see if anything can be improved or changed, and determine what help the outside consultant can be to the village, and more importantly to give help to our police commissioner (Kenneth Jackson). Perhaps they will find as a result of this study that we need more equipment or more manpower. Rather than trying to take a guess we will have some outside folks look at it,” Daughney said as reported in the News last summer.

St. Paul’s: To save or not to save, “Fieldwork”

In 2017 like many prior years, Garden City saw a heavy dose of debate on the topic of one of the pillar structures in the community – St. Paul’s – and the new proposal for a recreation-based facility at the site including three to five synthetic turf playing fields, as the village has had much success and substantial rental fees generated with several new fields at Community Park. The calendar year included the grand opening of a new, football-plus sized 105yard turf field known as the Multi-Sport or Multipurpose field, which opened with much fanfare in the village and among local sports teams on August 17. See page 33

Plaque to honor former mayors still a topic at meetings From page 1 and Carter Anne McGowan, daughter of Mayor John F. McGowan, (West 198991) as they recounted “their fathers’ dedication and love of the village,” as stated in the November 17 edition of the News. Several residents had asked what the actual cost of such a plaque could be, and in February when he was still Garden City mayor, Episcopia said it would be a small plaque for $1,000 or below. In a letter to the editor published back on April 7 and addressed to the Village Board, Marina R. Sullivan, another daughter of former Mayor Regan, said she was “shocked and dismayed” to learn that there is not a plaque in Village Hall. “The long hours and hard work offered in a volunteer capacity are not valued by the current Village of Garden City Board of Trustees. Perhaps you just don’t want to appear self-serving. You yourselves give countless hours of your valuable time and expertise and are drastically underappreciated. Please help the community members undo this wrong. I respectfully request that you establish a fund to permit us to contribute to a plaque honoring our Mayors, as a first step toward recognizing all the fine volunteers in Garden

City. I promise to be the first to contribute,” she wrote. WPOA President Gerry Kelly spoke about the speakers’ event in a late November interview, recalling his younger days growing up in Garden City and while serving on the Wilmington Delaware City Council, with inspiration drawn from former village leaders: “To hear these families speak about their fathers and their parents contributions it was breathtaking – it was one of the most incredible moments I’ve ever had in town as I lived across from former Mayor Duff and he always put the community and the neighborhoods first. It was so wonderful to see him and I modeled a lot of my work down in Wilmington after Mayor Duff’s example. We learn by watching and what these families conveyed was priceless… that is why you have to have a deep and abiding for the people that preceded you,” he said. At the time of the Board of Trustee’s vote on the plaque on February 21, Trustee Robert Bolebruch voted “no” and had the following comments: “I am not in favor of the plaque. I’ve lived in Garden City and volunteered here for 22 years. The first month I was here, I was involved with the POA. Garden City is unique, although it’s mentioned that all other Nassau County villages

have plaques that show the past mayors, treasurers and trustees that served their governments. But Garden City has a different form of government, a volunteer government versus a paid government. I wrote to my fellow trustees and put online my feeling on this,” Bolebruch said. On December 6, Trustee Bolebruch did an about-face due in large part to the sentiments and legacies explained by the now-adult children of former Garden City mayors. “When I listened to the people talk (November 14) I did realize that when we voted it down in February…if we voted on it again I would definitely support the plaque and I know Trustee Makrinos would as well. The bottom line is that in February I was looking at it for myself rather than for the previous people that had been there – you would definitely have the two of us (Bolebruch and Makrinos) vote for it now,” he said to a small audience of WPOA officers and directors. Bolebruch suggested that there could be a split with a second Board of Trustees’ vote, 4 to 4. He believes the best way to go forward is for the West to communicate with all of the three other POAs and see the potential vote, if there is one made clear. “I know people in the East are also

very much in favor of it. If they do the same thing we do, and gauge their trustees’ full support, we can then turn around and bring it forward – I think chances of success are greatly increased if we moved with that process. Even if you had one other POA fully support it you have four of the eight votes – I just know the sense of the Board,” Bolebruch said. Finamore presided over the WPOA’s December 6 meeting and said it may be best if other POAs who support a plaque encouraged their residents to write to the Board and attend meetings to bring the issue forward again. Trustee Stephen Makrinos, also from the West and present at the December 6 meeting, did not offer comments on the plaque proposal that evening. Former Mayor Nick Episcopia (2015 to 2017) spoke with the News on December 21 and reflected on the calendar year’s start at the Board of Trustees’ level with discussions and a vote on the plaque, and “I was very upset about that because people were not making it out to be about the 40 people that preceded me as mayor. There are many people – relatives and family of the deceased mayors or existing former mayors who still live in the village or are retired some place See page 33

From page 32 The largest turf field is paid for with a $2.4 million bond resolution, which was approved back on February 2, 2017. The St. Paul’s topic surfaced after Mayor Brian Daughney and the trustees released their 2017-2018 Board Priorities List, which is on the village website, and chief items included the hire of a deputy village attorney, Kerry Oristano, referred to as the labor counsel member of village executive staff. Once again Garden City saw St. Paul’s arise as a subject and together with the news, voices from all over the village and the United States have chimed in on what should happen to the 1880’s structure, a former private school that closed in 1991. Three Manhattan consultants were hired to work on a concept for St. Paul’s, and a contracted amount that started at $60,000 in September rose to $100,000 by the October 5 Board of Trustees’ meeting. The firms currently at work on a facility and site concept are Beyer, Blinder, Belle (BBB) and Eight, Inc., both of Broadway, and Thornton Tomasetti of Madison Avenue. Those interested in historic preservation as the pinnacle task associated with St. Paul’s future argue that a plan some of the trustees have commented on, saving most of the façade of St. Paul’s facing Stewart and Rockaway Avenues, say the board is wasting more time and potentially taxpayers’ money. “The idea that the front façade can be saved without the rest of it is just nonsense – and far more, much more expensive than retrofitting St. Paul’s building on the inside,” says Professor Jeffrey Kroessler, a Garden City native now at John Jay College. Meanwhile the sentiments from inside the village remain

strong. Mary Mahoney, president of The Garden City Historical Society, said “this chapel with a Tiffany window, remains remarkably intact to this day. St. Paul’s School remains a stately and beautiful reminder of the history of our unique Village and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.” In August Sarah Kautz, preservation director for SPLIA (Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities) offered the following take on St. Paul’s: “It is a fabulous building. It was a school, it’s an architecturally significant building and it is such an important part of the community. Any kind of adaptive re-use and rehabilitation of the structure should be done in such a way that it retains its historic character. There’s lots of options for it. That does not mean it has to become a museum. We’d love to see those options explored, maybe through holding a community design charrette (an intensive planning session with citizens, officials, and designers collaborating on a vision for development). Garden City can come up with ideas for what the building could be used for if they really go to the community and start opening that dialogue up,” Kautz said. After preservationists’ points of view expressed were reported in the News, at the September CPOA meeting Trustee Louis Minuto explained the conditions of St. Paul’s today and why the Board of Trustees is compelled to do something rather that idly wait: “Reactions to the idea and saying ‘we will never let any part of that structure change’ is literally if the doctor tells you that you have cancer and they recommend taking your gall bladder out, See page 37

Festive cocktail party to “Ring INN the New Year”

The party will take place at the holiday decorated See House, at 36 Cathedral Avenue in Garden City On Sunday, January 7th at 5pm, the Cathedral of the Incarnation will host a “Twelfth Night” cocktail party, celebrating the end of the twelve days of Christmas. The party will take place at the beautifully decorated See House, a Victorian-era home on the cathedral grounds. Guests will be treated to cocktails, wine, sushi, and hors d’oeuvres generously donated by Taku Asian Bistro, Go Greek, and Culinary Heights, Inc. Tickets will be $60 a person, with 100% of the proceeds going to The INN. The cathedral’s “INNcarnation” initiative began with a brunch on the Feast of All Saints in November, sponsored by

Walk Street. Over 70 guests were treated to a brunch in the elegant undercroft of the cathedral, and the event raised over $7,000. The events aim to bring members of the community together, promote local businesses, and raise money for The INN. Tickets for the cocktail party can be purchased at www.TwelfthNightSoiree. Eventbrite.com or by mailing a check to the cathedral office. A free concert by the Cathedral Choirs will take place at 4pm, just before the cocktail party. The concert will feature carols and hymns celebrating Christmas and the Epiphany.

Plaque to honor former mayors still a topic at meetings From page 32 – and families seem to think a plaque would be a good thing. I still do, and the Western POA can get moving on it, the East should too and I think the Central POA will too,” he said. Episcopia said Mayor Daughney, who was the deputy mayor at the time of the February vote, opposes ideas he had “because if it’s my idea, he does not like it.” He says the divide is equivalent to municipal plans, and Episcopia challenges the current project three Manhattan consulting planning firms have been hired to envision for St. Paul’s, calling it a “dopey idea for a recreation center that will cost millions and millions of dollars.” The former mayor says funds are not available for a large-scale recreation venue at the site.

Christine Mullaney, the former EPOA president, supports a plaque to honor former village mayors. She was not certain if the subject was part of a POA-level meeting under her watch, but when the Board of Trustees’ voted on February 21 she added a consideration that countered Mayor Daughney’s stated position: “The village has been incorporated for almost 100 years and I think 40-something men and one woman (Barbara Miller) have served as mayors. The mayors are the most visible representatives of the spirit of volunteerism that has sustained the village for the hundred years. It’s entirely appropriate to list them, and I think this is really a celebration of volunteerism,” she said. In a phone interview with the News

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three days before Christmas, Mullaney again advocated for the plaque. “Personally I think it is a good idea. I can’t speak for the EPOA, but I would favor it and at the time (February 2017) I was favor of it with the Board of Trustees’ vote, but I do not think it had come up as a topic at a prior EPOA meeting. The plaque would represent an important statement about Garden City history and our history in this village,” she said. Current EPOA President Tom Hogan said the East has not yet had an opportunity to discuss the plaque and their two trustees, Mark Hyer and John Delany, haven’t had it as part of their monthly updates from the Village Board. When the trustees voted down a proposal for a plaque in February, Trustee Delany was

in the minority of trustees’ voting on it, as was his fellow East trustee at the time Mayor Episcopia. Delany said the following just prior to the vote, reported in The Garden City News on February 24: “On February 2, we voted for any plaques to go up in the village to be approved by the Board of Trustees. I supported the resolution, that law and I feel firmly about it, but I bring it up now because I do think a plaque should be installed in Village Hall – a wooden plaque of some type that would indicate the mayors of this village that have served. I would vote in favor of it and I would ask my fellow trustees to do so. But I certainly understand that many of the trustees feel much differently about it than I do,” he said.

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Rotary celebrates at Annual Holiday Luncheon Party

This past December 11, members and guests of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club gathered at the Garden City Hotel to celebrate the holidays with their annual Holiday Luncheon Party. The afternoon was filled with all the festivities of the season which included good cheer, fellowship, and great networking, along with an array of great raffle prizes and a 50/50 cash win opportunity, plus happy bucks to benefit RotaCare. The Mineola High School A Capella Singers entertained with merry tunes of the season. Featured was the presentation of the Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary’s highest honor, to the renowned Alford family along with a special presentation to the New Ground organization.

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Meg Messina, choral director, and the renowned Mineola High School A Capella Singers ,who performed an eclectic medley of holiday choral music

A Rotary tradition is to collect “happy bucks” to benefit Rotary’s charitable causes. Maureen Clancy offers happy bucks to collector Gary Fishberg.

Club President, Alba Spinelli, with Shannon Boyle, Executive Director of New Ground (an organization with the mission to break the cycle of homelessness), receives a $1,000 check from Rotary presented by Joanne Meyer- Jendras.

Sitting, from left: Lisa Arning, Susan MacDonald, and Althea Robinson Standing, from left: Gil Corrado and Mildred Clinton

(From left) are Rotarians Jennifer Poupis and Ray Sikorski with the Sikorski brothers and sister, Laura Sikorski.

John and Melinda Alford receive The Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary’s highest honor. The Alfords and their family are honored for 22 years of coordinating and providing some 450 hot meals for the homebound throughout Nassau County each Thanksgiving. Presenters are Thomas Gelsdorf and Joanne Meyer-Jendras, along with Alba Spinelli, Club President.

Peter, Amelie, John and Melinda Alford, Alba Spinelli, Joanne Meyer-Jendras and Thomas Gelsdorf.

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Jim Brady and Gary Fishberg collect “happy bucks” from the Very Rev’d Michael T. Sniffen, Dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

The Kiwanis Club of Garden City Standing, from left: Eric Bitetto, David Abraham, Roger Eltringham, Club President; Arthur Anderson, and Adam and Amy Karol. Seated, from left: Don and Angela Romano and Gloria Sena

The Very Rev’d Michael T. Sniffen, Dean, The Cathedral of the Incarnation and guests from the Cathedral.

The Sikorski family and guests Standing, from left: Mary Saramak, Laura and Ray Sikorski, and brothers Seated from left: Gerda Schoffelen, two guests, Eleanor Sikorski, and Irene Goodwin

Immediate Past President, Emily Franchina (standing, center) with business associates and guests

Two of the Alfords’ five children, Amelie and Peter are pictured seated and standing at left. Also seated (from left) are John and Melinda Alford, honorees; Peter Marshall and Joe Frey. Standing (from left) are Heidi Gelsdorf, and Jim and Diane Brady; Thomas Gelsdorf, Gary Fishberg and Peter Gall.

Club President Alba Spinelli with business associates and friends.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2007-11 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-11, Pltf. vs. HENRIETTA CALANDRINO, et al, Defts. Index #12-004498. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Dec. 13, 2016, I will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. prem. k/a 4 Main Ave., Garden City, NY 11530 a/k/a Section 33, Block 240, Lot 66 a/k/a being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, known and designated as and by the part of Lots Numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 35 and 36 in Block 1 on a certain map entitled “Map of Garden City Gables”, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on July 29, 1926 as Map No. 610, Case No. 669. Approx. amt. of judgment is $765,147.04 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. STEVEN KEATS, Referee. DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP, PLLC, 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury, NY 11590. File No. 37406. #93437 GC 0711 4X 12/08,15,22,29 PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT BY VIRTUE OF DEFAULT of a PROPRIETARY LEASE AND SHARES OF STOCK caused by accrued unpaid maintenance fees between AMANDA NOBLE debtors/tenants and HAMILTON GARDENS OWNERS, Inc. (Cooperative Corporation and Secured Party), in accordance with

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From page 33 but instead you say ‘no I would rather die, you are not touching me or taking anything out.’ There WILL BE something catastrophic that happens to that structure in the next two years. Without a doubt there is cracking all along it already,” Minuto said. He went on to describe water infiltrating the interior for many years and masses of pigeon droppings on the top floors because they fly in through broken windows. “The time to act is now. The structure of that building needs to be maintained and nothing has been done since we were kids. There was never a goal of bringing it up to code and saving some of the cast iron structures in the basement. It is going to take some time. There is no sequence of events that leads to tearing major parts of the building down. We do obviously want to retain as much as possible, but to do that we will have to restructure and re-plate it. Nothing about the building has been brought up to basic code requirements to date. There is no fire egress and fire stops. To bring the public inside, it needs restructuring to make sure it has much accessibility and safety,” Trustee Minuto said on September 12.

New Mayor, Trustees, and the search for a school district Superintendent

While some topics stayed pretty much the same, a few faces in leadership positions in the village have changed. In April Mayor Brian Daughney took over after former Mayor Nicholas Episcopia’s two-year run, from 2015 to 2017. The two have a contrast in public speaking, presentation and overall meeting organization styles, as thus far under Mayor Daughney the weekly mayor’s column has been replaced by a village press release, “Garden City News and Information.” Also the format at Board of Trustees’ meeting has been altered and there was an outcry over the potential of changing the meetings from twice per month most of the year to once in a month, however that idea was not carried through with a vote in fall. One of the current deputy mayors, Jon DeMaro, is expected to leave the Board of Trustees in April 2018, and a new Estates’ trustee will fill his place on the Board. In early 2017 the Village Board not only lost the service and leadership of Episcopia but Deputy Mayor Richard Silver entered a “second retirement” as he completed a long and productive run as a trustee from the Central section. Silver was replaced by Trustee Louis Minuto, and Episcopia was replaced by former policeman Mark Hyer, who represents the East POA on the Board and is chairman of the village’s Traffic Commission. The Garden City School Board has also seen a change, with moved in 2017 dictating positions expected to be filled in May and summer 2018. First, Laura

Hastings resigned as a school board member at the end of the school fiscal year (June 30) and the board is operating with four trustees for the full 2017-2018 school year. Second and more profound is the sudden retirement of Dr. Robert Feirsen as superintendent of schools for Garden City, effective August 1 as he completed 12 years at the helm in the district. While the interim superintendent, Dr. Alan Groveman, has provided insight, leadership, and expertise in security operations for the district this school year his contract will expire next summer. In late September, the district hosted focus groups and Q & A sessions for faculty, staff and for parents and the community as it embarked on a nine-month long “Superintendent Search” from a top talent pool, as the district invested in using the firm HYA (Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates) and consultants Dr. Robert Roelle and Deborah Raizes. On October 11 at a board work session, Roelle helped the district unveiled its guiding document in the search process, the “Leadership Profile.” On November 16, the district provided the following statement for Garden City families on the outlook to hiring a new leader: “Once the successful candidate has been identified, but before agreeing to a contract, the board will conduct further reference checks and visit the candidate’s current school district to solicit information from various members of the candidate’s school community about the candidate. In addition, an in-depth background check, including exploration of the candidate’s social media presence, will be conducted by an outside agency.”

A stop light to stop accidents

While leadership and various elected positions in the village, and especially around Nassau County, have seen a dramatic change in 2017 the increased efforts for safety in the Village of Garden City should not be overlooked as a calendar-year achievement. The village’s Traffic Commission heard several accounts of dangerous conditions on Cathedral Avenue in the central section, and finally late in 2017 word came in from Nassau County that there will be a traffic light installed at Cathedral and Third Street, as Cathedral is a county road. The CPOA had formed its own traffic safety subcommittee for this matter in June. It was a village “team effort” Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, Mayor Daughney, Traffic Commission Chair Trustee Mark Hyer as well as CPOA Traffic Commission liaison Pat DiMattia and Village Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco remained persistent in following up with Nassau County officials.

Parking and the future of Seventh St.

Immediately preceding the first Board of Trustees’ regular session

on January 11 is the next meeting of Garden City’s Traffic Commission, and members of the village’s Mobility Impaired Committee would like the village to revisit a proposal to designate three handicapped spaces on Seventh Street instead of relegating disabled parking to the lots behind stores, lots 7S and 7N. Trustee and Commission Chair Mark Hyer tells the News that if the exact same proposal is brought forward as was discussed, and voted down at the Commission’s September meeting it would not produce a different result. At that meeting a consultant, Daniel Winkelman, described the work his firm performed to evaluate the situation. As components of the parking areas in downtown Garden City, VHB Engineering looked into municipal lots 7S and 7N “to understand the accessibility along Seventh Street as it exists today,” he said. One large issue related to handicapped space configurations was the sidewalk width for the street, and on Seventh that exceeds 14 feet including the right-of-ways. The Mobility Impaired Committee and its chair Gerry Kelly, who is also the WPOA president, believes case law is on record for space requirements. He contends that configurations were a standard part of the handicapped space allocations, and “you (a municipality) cannot have all the handicapped spaces in the back parking lots.” “Configuration is a key part of legal cases that have been argued for the disabled. You can’t leave the front parking area only for the people who can walk. To not bring up configuration at a hearing in front of the village – I think you’ve left out a void in whole the matter of case law. Equal footing, which dates back to Constitutional law, is another huge factor with how states value the Constitution. The disabled are not being treated correctly as the gentleman (Winkelman) did not bring up configuration and equal footing,” he told the Traffic Commission last September. Meanwhile in November three frus-

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trated Hilton Hall residents approached members of the Central Property Owners’ Association Board of Directors zeroed in a problem of LIRR commuters taking up spots in parking Lot 7N all day. At the November 14 meeting, resident Felicia Lovaglio told the CPOA she has a friend in West Hempstead that informed her the residents of 7th Street buildings who park in Lot 7N “are the laughing stock in her town” because all the New York City commuters from there simply come to Garden City to park in the lot during the day and walk to the LIRR on 7th between Hilton Avenue and Cathedral Avenue. A related move by the village may “pave” a path to continue the dialogues on parking downtown. At its Thursday, October 19 meeting the Village Board of Trustees approved a sum of $38,130 to consultants BFJ Planning of Fifth Avenue for a parking study of downtown Garden City including Seventh Street and its Franklin Avenue T-zone, stretching to the Seventh Street’s intersection with Hilton Avenue, as well as the village’s New Hyde Park Road commercial area. At the Board’s October 19 meeting, EPOA Vice President Steve Ilardi offered a public comment: “it is a big problem that people who work in the stores on Seventh park in the lot. They’re taking up spots all day long that could instead be turned over three to four times per hour. I see the employees might come out and move their car from one spot in Lot 7S and jump to another spot and go right back into their store. I hope that is addressed as part of this $38,000 study.” Also for Seventh Street and Garden City’s downtown, there are several new businesses that opened between 2016 and 2017, and others now targeting February or March grand openings: The Guac Shop at the former Feldis’ florist location and the French Workshop, a bakery with a location in Bayside, are scheduled to bring unprecedented variety to the village’s hub.

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GCHS Boys Varsity Basketball improves to 5-0 with two wins

McNiff with the layup

DeSantis for two The Garden City High School Boys Varsity Boys Basketball improved their record to 5-0 (2-0 in Conference Play) with wins over New Hyde Park 73-55 and Valley Stream South 77-62. In the New Hyde Park contest, Andrew DeSantis lit up the scoreboard with 26 first half points on his way to way to 30 for the game. James Cashwell continued his above the rim play with his first double-double of his varsity career (10 points and 10 rebounds.) The Trojans play an up tempo, fun to watch style of basketball with offense coming from all players and positions. The balance of the scoring in the New Hyde Park game was done Kevin McNiff, Matthew Granville, Billy Duff, Brian Wood, Tyler Soutar, Chris Jordan, and James Basile. In a rare back to back game set up, the Trojans answered the call with a strong 4th quarter to pull away from a tough Valley Stream South team. Once again, Andrew DeSantis led all scorers

with 37 points while Matthew Granville contributed his career varsity high of 18 points in the victory. The balance of the GC scoring was done by Kevin McNiff, James Cashwell, Tyler Soutar and Joe Scattareggia. The GC squad plays an unselfish brand of basketball with the entire team contributing tough nosed defense and precision passing. In almost every game this season, the Trojans have shot better than 50% for 2 point shots with GC shooting 54% in the New Hyde Park game and 54% in the Valley Stream South game. The Trojansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; results and upcoming games are as follows: Tues Dec 12th Garden City 68-Manhasset 45 (W) Fri Dec 15th Garden City 48-Floral Park 47 (W) Mon Dec 18th Garden City 62-Carey 53 (W) (Conference Game) Thurs Dec 21st Garden City 73- New Hyde Park 55 (W) (Conference Game)

Cashwell with the put back Fri Dec 22nd Garden City 77-Valley Stream South 62 (W) Thurs Dec 28th at Garden City vs Valley Stream North at 1:00PM/TMA Alumni Game immediately afterwards. Fri Dec 29th at Calhoun vs Calhoun at 2:00PM Tues Jan 3rd at Southside at 6:30PM (Conference Game) Wed Jan 10th at Garden City vs Elmont at 6:30PM (Conference Game)Home Game The 2017-2018 Trojans roster is

as follows: James Basile, James Cashwell, Luke Connolly, co-captain Andrew DeSantis, Billy Duff, co-captain Matthew Granville, Chris Jordan, Cyrus Lalehzar, Pat Leggett, Co-Captain Kevin McNiff, Gavin Pappas, Thomas Powderly, Joe Scattareggia, Tyler Soutar, and Brian Wood, as well as head coach Jim Hegmann, asst coach Greg Gonzalez, and student manager Pat Reilly. Come out and support the Trojan Hoopsters!

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Duff with the kiss

Basile with rebound

Jordan with the sweet jumper

Pappas running the show

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Scattereggia with the pass

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VILLAGE SPORTS Adult Dance Performance Group

Recreation and Parks’ Dance Company’s Adult Performance Group will begin on Thursday, January 11. Classes are held each Thursday in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall from 8 to 9 pm. Anyone who is interested in learning ballet, jazz, and hip hop can join this group. The group practices each week and learns choreographed routines that will be performed in our annual showcase. This class will be taught by Felicia Lovaglio. The cost of this program will be $260. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Family Fun Time on Sundays

On Sunday afternoons beginning January 7, St. Paul’s Field House will be open for “Family Fun” for Village families. This open time provides the opportunity for families to enjoy various gym activities in an indoor environment. The gym will be available for use from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. each Sunday until March 4. This time is designated for family time only. No organized practices or workouts will be allowed. Although there will be staff to monitor activity, this is not a drop off program. We ask the elementary aged children be accompanied by an adult. For the safety of our users, no lacrosse or baseball equipment, or any other sport involving stick equipment will be allowed

Mad Science for Grades K to 4

Garden City Recreation and Parks is offering an afterschool program geared to children who are interested in science! Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful and fun learning experience while exploring different aspects of science. Each week of this 6 week session will cover a different topic such as “Lab Works”, “Slime Time”, and “Glow Show”. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades K - 4 are invited to attend. Classes will be held on Mondays from 4 to 5 pm beginning January 22. Each class is one hour long and will be held in the St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Ave. The cost for this program will be $130, checks only, made payable to “Mad Science of Long Island”. Space is limited! To register for this program,

please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Gym Program for Grades 2 to 6

The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce that this winter the Recreation Staff will conduct a gym program for children in grades 2 - 6. The registration fee for this program is $40. The program will consist of organized games and activities in a supervised setting. It will run from 3:30 to 5:45 pm in St. Paul’s Field House according to the following schedule: Grades 4-6 Mondays from 3:30 – 5:45 pm beginning January 8 Grades 2-3 Fridays from 3:30 – 5:45 pm beginning January 12 Please Note- Once the children are in our facility, they will not be allowed to leave unless accompanied by an adult. Please come into the building to pick up your child and please be prompt . Space is limited! To register for this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Sneakers must be worn for any activity in the field house and only water is allowed in the facility. This program will end the week of March 5th.

Adult Tennis Lesson Interest Form Now Available

Registration for the winter session of our Adult Tennis Lessons has now started. Classes are played at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our ten week, one hour class will cost $260. Classes will begin the week of January 22. Our Recreation Department offers lessons for adults in all ability levels. In order to create sessions geared to the needs of our residents, we are asking any adult who is a resident in the Inc. Village of Garden City and is interested in our tennis lessons to fill out the form below. Please follow the directions listed. -Choose the days and times you are available to play -Self rate your tennis ability -Either drop off or mail your application with a check for $260 made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

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by January 5. Classes will then be made by grouping people of similar abilities according to the dates they are available. Your check will not be cashed until you are entered in a class.

Adult Ultimate Tennis Workout for Experienced Players

Recreation and Parks offers a nine week tennis workout program that drills experienced tennis players. This 1 ½ hour class is available on Saturday mornings at 10 am at a cost of $260. Class will begin on January 20. To register for this program, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Youth Tennis for Winter 2018 Registration Begins

We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our winter Tennis Program for children at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our class levels are listed below and a schedule of classes is available on our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org or at the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. You may visit our office to register or register online if you have a password at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. Classes will begin on Monday, January 8. All classes will run for 10 weeks. Tots Ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten) and PeeWee - Ages 5 (in kindergarten) to 7 Introduction to Tennis, emphasizing basic movement and striking skills in a fun game playing environment. Novice - Ages 6 to 7 Continued development of basic movement and striking skills on a full size court. Serving and scorekeeping will be introduced. Past tennis experience required. Junior - Ages 8 to 11 Extension of Novice Level program. Continued emphasis on striking concepts, movement, and skills related to tennis play. Junior Advanced - Ages 8 to 11 For the more serious, more advanced students. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hr time slots. Experience required. Senior - Ages 12 and older Extension of Junior Program, continued emphasis on fundamentals and skills related to tennis play. Senior Advanced - Ages 12 and older - For the more serious, more advanced student. These lessons

are offered in 1 1/2 hour time slots. Experience required.

Lego Motor Mania At St. Paul’s Cluett Hall!

“Bricks4Kidz” Legos classes build on the popular “LEGO” bricks to deliver high-quality educational play. Each hour-long class is an engaging experience for your child with a new project each week. Our unique models aren’t the kits you find on the shelves of a toy store. They’re designed by Bricks4Kidz to teach concepts across a variety of subject areas. We kick things off with a discussion about key concepts related to the model, then get right into the building. Working with a partner, or on their own, your child will experience the hands-on fun of seeing a model come together piece-by-piece, from concept to completion – and it’s motorized! In this session children will make motorized models of tools of the trade from a hand-held power saw and jackhammer to some tough, all-terrain vehicles such as a bulldozer and a dump truck. When: Wednesdays January: 10, 17, 24, 31, February: 7, and 14 Who: Grades 1-4 Time: 4:00-5:00pm Location: St.Paul’s Cluett Hall $135 per child; 1 hour session per week for 6 weeks Registration is limited to 12 children To register please visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave. Please make checks payable to Bricks 4 Kidz.

Youth Yoga Classes Offered

Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed youth yoga classes for ages 6 - 18. Each class in our ten week session is 55 minutes long. All classes will begin on January 11 and will be held in St. Paul’s Center. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City in this age group is invited to join these relaxing classes. The cost of this 10 week session will be $ 105. The course schedule is as follows: Ages 6 – 8 Thursdays at 4:15 pm Ages 9 – 12 Thursdays at 5:15 pm Ages 13 – 18 Thursdays at 6:15 pm To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

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BY GARY SIMEONE Thirteen year old Anastasia Pagonis, who was born with a genetic disorder called Stargardt’s disease, recently made Team USA in the Paralympics for swimming. The teenager, who was pronounced legally blind by doctors earlier this year, has hopes of participating in

the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Pagonis has been swimming with members of the Long Island Aquatic Club for the last few years. LIAC is considered to be one of the most elite competitive swim programs in the nation. “They are such a special team and they have been so supportive of

Anastasia with medals at North Carolina event

Anastasia, and have encouraged her through her journey,” said Stacey Pagonis, Anastasia’s mother. “With all the bullying going on, it’s nice to hear about kids who support a friend with a disability.” Stargardt’s disease is a genetic disorder that you are born with, and is one of the most common forms of inherited juvenile muscular degeneration. Pagonis said that her daughter began to develop symptoms a few years ago, and earlier this year, her vision deteriorated from 20/30 to 20/400 in both eyes. “When she first began experiencing symptoms, we took her to a specialist, who told her she would no longer be able to participate in any sports. My husband and I didn’t know what to do. That’s when we looked into the possibility of swimming for her.” She contacted the Aquatics Center and explained the situation to them

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about her daughter’s vision problems. “They were very good about it and have been very supportive in helping her develop the proper strokes in the water.” Her teammates, who are made up of fifty able bodied swimmers, do things like lead Anastasia to and from the pool and help her read the clock that times swimmers. “She is so comfortable in the pool now and swimming helps to take her mind off her disease,” said Pagonis. “I am so thankful that this swim team has taken her under their wing and are happy to have her with them.” Anastasia has already won two gold medals in the 2017 Can-Am Paralympics. She recently took a trip to North Carolina to participate in a team USA Paralympics event. She will also be traveling to Germany next summer with her team.

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