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POAs to choose trustee candidates January 17
WINNING STREAK CONTINUES
BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS
Garden City High School’s Boys Swimming and Diving team continued its streak with another win against Massapequa with a score of 93-84. See page 47 for full coverage
On Tuesday, January 17th, Garden City residents will choose their village trustees in accordance with Community Agreement, which was created in 1919. The Community Agreement provides a system for nominating candidates from each of the four Property Owners Associations so that all sections are represented on the Village Board. The Mayor’s seat rotates among the sections. During the meetings, candidates are put forward by each of the POAs nominating committees. However additional nominees may be proposed by members of the POA. If a challenge occurs, the POA would then hold a run-off election. The winner would then become the section’s candidate in the general election in March, which is governed by state law. Community Agreement Party candidates are then voted on by all Garden City voters. While the Community Agreement does not have the force of law, it has rarely been challenged during the general election, and never successfully. The POA meetings will be held on Tuesday, January 17th as follows (see page 14 for full details): Eastern POA: Senior Center on Golf Club Ln. - 7:30 p.m. Central POA: Senior Center on Golf Club Ln. - 7:30 p.m. Estates POA: Stratford School - 8 p.m. Western POA: Homestead School - 7:30 p.m.
Parent University registration now open
Registration for the 3rd Annual Garden City Parent University is open! There is only a little more than a week remaining to register for workshops – deadline to register is Monday, January 23rd. Over 375 tickets to workshops have already been issued. Register early to make sure you don’t get shut-out of a workshop. Register at - http://bit.ly/ gcpu2017
What is Parent University?
Parent University is an evening setaside for parents and caregivers of children in grades Pre-K to 12 to participate in a series of workshops facilitated by area professionals and district personal. The free workshops are sponsored
by community organizations, including educators, to best reflect current topics and trends. It is an opportunity to sharpen parents’ skills as we work together to raise healthy, well-adjusted, and successful children. Studies prove when communities, caregivers, and educators work together to create supportive and safe environments for children to grow and learn – they thrive. Registration will be online only and will begin January 4th. Child care will be available for children ages 4 to 12. The Parent University’s planning committee consists of the efforts of Garden City community groups including the Community Coalition, Friends
of Music, Friends of STEM, Garden City Public Schools, GCPTA, GCSEPTA, Teacher’s Association and The Men’s Association. There are fourteen workshops to choose from with each being offered in both sessions. Session 1 is from 7:00-8:00pm and Session 2 is from 8:159:15pm. There is something for everyone! Parents of Pre-K – 5th grade parents may be interested in Mathematics, Computational Thinking, and Granola or The Parent Instructions that SHOULD come with a new device you give your child. Middle school parents can try Concrete Footprint – the impact of your child’s digital footprint or What’s Going
on in that Teenage Brain. High school parents may be interested in – But Mom …Reading is So Boring (or who has time to read?) or An Introduction to Tomorrow’s STEM Careers. Even folks with no children in the schools anymore would find the Mindfulness workshop is for them. See the complete list below and visit the Parent University website – www.gardencitypu.com for more info and to register. The full list of workshops includes: Clearing the Mind full of Mess: Mindfulness for Stress (Pre-k – 12th) Bringing Out the Leader in Your Child (3rd – 12th) See page 44
42nd Annual Golden Goose Gala draws a crowd PAGES 38-40 Chamber luncheon features security expert PAGES 32-33
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
More time to review DEIS
We were very happy to hear this week that Governor Cuomo listened to local officials who had asked for additional time to review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed LIRR third track project. The DEIS was only released in November and is over a thousand pages, much of it technical. Originally, the state was only going to allow comments until January 31st, but just this week Cuomo announced that the comment period will be extended until February 15th. The Village of Garden City, along with New Hyde Park and Floral Park, hired a consultant to help them under-
stand the document, which is a step in the right direction. While Governor Cuomo claims that the project won’t have very detrimental impacts on the communities surrounding the tracks, we think it’s right to let people see the studies and decide for themselves. To learn more about the project and to download the DEIS document, go online to www.amodernli.com . You can submit comments on the site or by email to info@amodernli.com . Six public hearings will be held during Jaunary 17 - 19th. The full schedule is also available at the same web site.
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What does “IHS” mean?
To the Editor: Please allow a correction to the text accompanying the photo of the cornerstone of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in your January 6th issue [“The Kordes Korner” column]. To wit: the letters “IHS” seen in churches, ecclesiastical artwork and literature do not stand for “In His Service.” They are Roman alphabet letters derived from the Greek, and are an abbreviated form of the name “Jesus.” Anthony S. Carroll Editor’s note: We checked with the author, John Kordes, and he contacted Dean Michael Sniffen of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, who gave the following response: “The monogram IHS comes from the Greek for Jesus, IHESUS, or from the Latin Ihesus Hominum Salvator, which is, Jesus, Savior of Mankind. (Jesus was the name of a religious person.) A modern interpretation is “In His Service.”
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every minute of every hour of every day for the past 44 years. The massive March for Life rally on the Washington National Mall will run from noon to 1 PM and will be led by prominent prolife leaders and members of the clergy, as well as prolife members of Congress. After the rally, the marchers will process up Constitution Avenue to the Capitol, filling the avenue from curb to curb with prolife Americans from every state and many foreign countries. On Capitol Hill, at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, marchers will pause to hear riveting Silent No More testimonials from women and men who now regret their abortion decisions. Thereafter, our delegation will visit the offices of our congressional representatives, urging them to support legislation that will protect the preborn babies. We will be the voices for the innocent. Our motor coach will make a mid-morning rest stop on the way to Washington and a dinner stop on the return trip to Garden City. We will arrive home at St. Joseph’s church by 10:30 PM, exhilarated and inspired, having been part of the holy and just cause for life. If you have never witnessed a March for Life, consider attending on Friday, January 27. The day will be filled with long-remembered sights and sounds of joy and prayerful purpose. This year the March for Life leaders have spotlighted the words of famed author J.R.R. Tolkien to underscore the intrinsic value of each human life. Said Tolkien, “Even the smallest person can change the course of history.” Join us as we strive to change the course of history. It will be an experience of a lifetime. For more details, please contact the Rectory at 516-7473535. Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph– Bishop Baldwin Council #15809 and The Church of St. Joseph Respect Life Ministry
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The nonprofit Garden City Friends of STEM has once again joined with the award-winning Revel Restaurant and Bar, located at 835 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, to invite the community to an evening of food, drink and live jazz music that will raise funds for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education and robotics programs in Garden City. The event will take place on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Tickets, at $65 per person, include beer and wine and Executive Chef Mario Lopez’s selection of hors d’oeuvres, as well as jazz music courtesy of the Music Academy of Garden City. The 143-seat restaurant, featuring a locally-sourced, globally-inspired American cuisine, drew rave reviews after opening in Garden City in 2013 and its most recent accolades include the 2016 Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality. The New York Times, in giving Revel a three-star ‘Very Good’ rating, noted, “The restaurant is attractive and the management is experienced, but it is the food that counts.”
The event is part of Garden City Friends of STEM’s current yearly fundraising drive to support robotics and STEM education, programs, and activities for students in the Garden City school district and community. Thanks to last year’s generous outpouring of funding from the community, the organization was able to help support the creation of a robotics team at Garden City High School, as well as two teams at Garden City Middle School, funded two scholarships, donated a 3D printer for Project Lead the Way, gave books to the primary schools and hosted several local STEM seminars for the community. “We are proud to host another fundraiser here at Revel,” said Executive Director Patricia Lynch. “It is a beautiful place and the restaurant has been so enthusiastic and helpful, it has been an absolute pleasure to work with them. Everyone had a wonderful time last year, and we look forward to another enjoyable evening that also benefits a great cause – our kids.” To purchase tickets or to donate, as well as learn more about the organization, please visit www.gcfstem.org or like us on Facebook.
Court, and introducing Marking the annilegislation that dismanversary of Roe V Wade, tles rights and protecJoAnn Smith, President tions for women, immi& CEO of Planned grants, LGBTQ people, Parenthood of Nassau religious minorities, County (PPNC) will talk and people of color,” about this landmark says Smith. “Make no Supreme Court decision mistake: we will fight and what lies ahead on tirelessly. We will never Sunday, January 22, back down and our at 11 am at the Ethical doors will stay open. No Humanist Society of LI matter what.” in Garden City. She will JoAnn D. Smith has discuss the 2016 election been at the helm of and the new leaders in Planned Parenthood of Congress--politicians JoAnn Smith Nassau County (PPNC) who have spent years trying to ban safe and legal abortion as President & CEO since 2005. In this and defund Planned Parenthood health position, she is responsible for fulfilling centers. Now, they have the power to the agency’s mission of providing qualmake their agenda a reality. ity, affordable healthcare and informa“This is the most dangerous threat tion to the people in her community, we have ever faced and we are in the as well as the leadership for advocacy fight of our lives. There is uncertainty efforts to preserve reproductive rights. ahead of us and we are already facThe Ethical Humanist Society of ing renewed attacks--like repealing Long Island is located at 38 Old Country the Affordable Care Act, appointing an Road in Garden City, between Herricks anti-abortion justice on the Supreme Road and Mineola Boulevard.
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Will Sing For Food this Saturday The 6th Annual Will Sing For Food charity concert is set to play this Saturday, January 14th at 8:00 at The Garden City Community Church. Hosted by The Board of Outreach, local musicians and vocalists have put together a fun night that will be filled with a variety of songs from different genres from Pop to Rock, Folk to Broadway. Producer Andrew Morreale said “there are many hungry residents on Long Island and the food pantry is in constant need of support. Last year was our most successful year raising over $18,000 and we hope to make an even
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greater donation in 2017!” All donations will help fund the Long Island Council of Churches food pantries. Suggested donations are $20 each. It is through generous support that programs like the food pantries are possible. Come to enjoy the music and help support those in need. Make a difference. Donate at the door. The Garden City Community Church. It is located at 245 Stewart Avenue, corner of Whitehall Boulevard. E-mail WillSingForFood@me.com or call the church office at 516.746.1700 for more information. This year’s cast includes the talents
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THE VIEW FROM HERE
A January Perspective BY BOB MORGAN, JR. I’ve written a number of columns about different months over the years, but I don’t think I’ve ever written about January. Until now. I can’t say that January is my favorite month, but it is a pretty significant one. It’s the coldest month of the year in most parts of the United States, including the Northeast, and, unless you are a winter outdoor sports enthusiast, you probably don’t look forward to the frigid wind blasts, icy roads and storms that can result in major snow accumulations but more often pockets of slush . There are even health risks associated with January weather like the flu and slips and falls on the sidewalk. Not a few people are counting the days until, say, mid-March, when there is at least a hint of spring. On the flip side, there is something refreshing about a crisp clear January day if the temperature is not too low. Also, January begins after the winter solstice and the days are slowly getting longer as the month progresses. People in these parts who are not happy about the weather often dream of warm temperature locations and a few fortunate working folks (and a good number of retired ones) manage to get away to some beach destination where they can sip a cool beverage on the sand amid a tropical breeze. (The three day Martin Luther King weekend, in addition to honoring a great man, often is a good time for a getaway.) After the return , even a minor tan draws envious comments. Most of us, however, are pretty much left to stay around for the month and act jealous of those who have taken a holiday. For the stay at homes, there is at least some good sports on television. The NFL playoffs, often contested in frigid venues like Green Bay and Foxboro, feature some memorable performances (despite occasional miserable showings like the Giants’ collapse last Sunday) as the teams are whittled down to the two Super Bowl contestants. In recent years, the college football championship
has been contested on a Monday night in January, usually in a palm tree laden venue. Golf is frequently shown, with players teeing off in some lush location and tennis fans watch the Australian Open. Sports interest among fans also shifts more to basketball and hockey, sports that are now in mid-season But what probably sets January apart from the rest of the year is that is there is distinct seriousness of purpose in the month. It begins, often after a liquid celebration, with the hope of a new year and most of us make at least some resolution, whether it relates to health (like losing some weight or getting over to the gym), finances, personal relationships or some other area where improvement is needed. Obviously, not all resolutions are persevered with, but they do afford us some opportunity for reflection. Like September after the summer holidays, but even more so, January is a back to business month. The rush of holiday parties, shopping and family obligations that cover December is now over, and businesses tend to get more serious. Long delayed hiring decisions are often made by companies and new projects commenced. Students are mostly back in school, sometimes for exams, sometimes to begin a new semester. January is also the beginning of the political year. Candidates elected in November begin their term and the Congress and legislatures around the country begin their sessions. Once every four Januaries a President is inaugurated on the steps of the Capitol in Washington and most years there is a State of the Union address. When there is a change of party (as there is this year), this is accompanied by great hopes and great trepidation. Again, January is probably not a month that many people put near the top of their list of favorite times. But despite that, quite a bit of importance happens during these often frigid 31 days
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Reminder: Schools are closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Ten Garden City students’ entries in the National PTA Reflection contest have advanced to the NYS PTA Level. Good luck to all the students at the next level of this national arts competition!
Nassau Region PTA Winners:
• Garden City High School: Cassidy Lauren Go (Music), Caroline Hegarty, (Photography), Christopher Crowley (Visual Arts) • Garden City Middle School: Kerin Debany (Dance) • Stratford School: Eli Scalere (Film), Riley McNaboe (Film) • Stewart School: Julia Wang (Dance), Gracyn Henry (Visual Arts), Azra Zirhli (Visual Arts 2nd Grade), • Hemlock School: Susanna Phinney (Music)
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• 1/23, Parent University online registration http://bit.ly/gcpu2017 Parent University Registration Today More than 300 tickets have been reserved already! All residents of our community are invited to attend the third annual Garden City Parent University Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm at Garden City High School. Registration will be online only January 4th-23rd, visit http://bit. ly/gcpu2017 to register today! Please note there is a new registration process this year with Eventbrite. Child care is available for children ages 4-12. Complete the requested child care information and list each child’s name on the registration form. Child care check-in is from 6:30 - 7:00PM only. All children must be pre-registered for child care – no exceptions! Here is a list of the 14 workshops (offered in two sessions) – designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades Pre-K to 12. Workshop descriptions are provided for you when your register (click SHOW INFO) or visit www.gardencitypu.com: • Clearing the Mind full of Mess: Mindfulness for Stress (Pre-K – 12th) • Bringing Out the Leader in Your Child (3rd – 12th) • The Parent Instructions that should come with a new device you give your child. (Pre-K – 5th) • Concrete Footprint – the impact of your child’s digital footprint (6th – 12th) • An Introduction to Tomorrow’s STEM Careers (9th – 12th) • Navigating the New NCAA Recruiting Process (8th – 12th) • “Oh the places you could go” if only
you knew how: Learn to adopt a Growth Mindset (Pre-K – 12th) • Healthy Friendships for our Tweens and Teens (5th – 12th) • Taking the Angst out of working through Anxiety (Pre-K – 12th) • But Mom … Reading is So Boring. (6th – 12th) • What’s Going on in that Teenage Brain? (6th – 12th) • Mathematics, Computational Thinking, and Granola? (Pre-K – 2nd) • Current Trends in Drugs and Alcohol: What we don’t know could hurt them: (5th – 12th) • PSAT, SAT & ACT: Understanding the Changing College Testing Landscape (9th – 12th)
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Upcoming GCPS Events:
Attention Incoming Kindergarten Parents (September 2017) • 1/17-20, T-F – Open Registration for incoming kindergarteners at all primary schools at Hemlock School
Attention Stewart Parents
• 1/18, W – Opera Dress Rehearsal for Cast One at 9:30 am • 1/19, Th – Opera Dress Rehearsal for Cast Two at 9:30 am • 1/19, Th – Opera Performance for Cast One at 12:40 pm • 1/19, Th – Opera Performance for Cast Two at 7:00 pm
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• 1/17, T – Winter II Session Mandatory meeting for all athletes (students only) in Big Gym at 3:20 pm • 1/18, W – Winter II Sports Tryouts begin • 1/19-20, Th-F – Middle School MidTerms and End of Second Quarter
Attention High School Parents
• 1/18, W – Winter Band Concert at GCHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm • 1/20, F – End of Second Quarter • 1/23, M – Mandatory Senior Skit Night Meeting for parents
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Join the discussion at a Board of Education meeting! • 1/24, T – BOE Regular Meeting at GCHS at 8:15 pm.
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Anyone can be a PTA Member, so if you haven’t already joined – visit our website at www.gardencitypta.org or bit.ly/JoinGCPTAToday The Garden City PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your membership is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Visit bit.ly/
GCPTAMemberBenefits for a list of NYS and National PTA Benefits for members. Membership is year round, so if you haven’t already joined – visit our website at www.gardencitypta.org or bit. ly/JoinGCPTAToday.
January is “TBI Awareness Month”
Concussion Facts (Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention) • A concussion is a brain injury that affects how your brain works. • A concussion is caused by a blow to the head or body • A concussion can happen even if you haven’t been knocked unconscious. • If you think you have a concussion, you should not return to play on the day of the injury and until a health care professional says you are OK to return to play.
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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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Sanitation Collection - Martin Luther King Day week
Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage or recycling pickup for Monday, January 16, and there will be no rubbish pickup on Wednesday, January 18. The holiday week collection schedule will be as follows: Western Half of Village (West of Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Tuesday & Thursday; Rubbish - Wednesday, January 25.
Eastern Half of Village (East of Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Wednesday & Friday; Rubbish - Wednesday, January 25. Residents scheduled for recycling on January 16, are asked to put their recyclables out on Monday, January 23. All other recycling days remain the same. Rubbish collection has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 25.
Defensive Driving Course
Knights of Columbus #15809 at St Joseph’s Church in Garden City is pleased to offer the community the Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course The course will be held on Saturday January 14th 2017-9:30 am to 3:30 pm in the St. Joseph’s Church LL St. Agnes Room 130 Fifth St. Garden City Upon completion of this course, Participants are eligible for 10% off their
motor vehicle insurance for three years and/or a reduction of points from their driver’s license. The fee for the course is $45.00 per person and advance registration is required. To register, or for more information, please contact: Will Havron 516-578-6452 or John Russo 516-384-4552
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THE OFFICE CAT BY GABBY TABBY No interlock: On January 4th a joint investigation by Garden City Police Officers and Nassau County Probation on County Seat Drive resulted in the arrest of a 32 year old Lynbrook woman for allegedly failing to use a court ordered interlock device while operating a motor vehicle. The interlock had been ordered due to a prior DWI arrest. Leaving the scene: On January 4th Garden City Police arrested a 52 year old Long Beach woman for allegedly leaving the scene of an auto accident that occurred on Old Country Road on December 13th. Vehicle damaged: On January 4th someone damaged the windows to a vehicle parked in Chester Parking Field and removed a pocketbook. Overexposure: On January 5th a 15 year old girl reported that a man exposed himself to her. The girl was walking her dog on Chestnut Street at 3:45 PM when a black 4 door sedan approached her and the male driver asked her directions to the nearest train station while exposing himself in a lewd manner. Accident with injuries: On January 6th Garden City Police responded to a three vehicle accident at Cathedral Ave at 3rd St at 1:20 PM. Police say four people were injured and transported to a local hospital. In addition, a Village tree was damaged. Suspicious bag: On January 6th at 7:10 PM, police responded to a call from a Garden City School Security officer regarding a suspicious package on the grounds of the Stratford School. Officers inspected a bag, which was determined to contain equipment belonging to one of the school district’s sports teams. School security took possession of the bag. Car damaged: On January 7th at
12:30 PM, the owner of a 2011 Jeep Wrangler discovered that the passenger side window had been slashed, and the interior had been rifled through. Nothing appeared to be missing. The last time the owner had seen the vehicle intact was about two weeks prior. Is your ferret missing? On January 7th at about 12:35 PM, a resident of Washington Ave found a ferret at his rear door and took it in. A ferret rescue association in Long Beach was contacted and will take possession of the animal in 3-4 days if not claimed. Anyone with information should contact GCPD. Snow storm: During the snow storm on January 7th Garden City Police responded to several auto accidents. Numerous motorists were also assisted when their vehicles became stuck or disabled. Happy reunion: On January 8th a resident found a dog on Stewart Ave and brought it into Police Headquarters. Within an hour, the rightful owner contacted GCPD and was reunited with his pet. (Let’s hope the ferret has the same luck.) New officers: Garden City Police will have three new officers shortly. One officer will be attending the Police Academy in Westchester. Two officers were hired from NYPD and will begin field training immediately. Flying table: On January 9th at about 8:50 AM, a GC Sanitation worker was struck by a piece of a table ejected from the sanitation truck he was working on. He was transported to Winthrop Hospital with neck and back injuries. Unlicensed truck driver: On January 10th at about 3 PM, PO Wehr arrested a 49 year old Bronx man for alleged aggravated unlicensed operation of a truck on Clinch road.
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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE By Nicholas P. Episcopia
LIRR Third Track DEIS Public Meetings
I urge everyone to attend the upcoming LIRR Third Track DEIS public meetings, which are being held January 17-19, 2017 to provide opportunities for the public to comment on the Draft EIS, which can be read in full on the Village’s website, www.gardencityny.net, under the “LIRR 3rd Track Information” tab. The six public meetings will take place at the following locations: • Tuesday, January 17, 2017 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Yes We Can Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury • Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Yes We Can Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury • Wednesday, January 18, 2017 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., David S. Mack Student Center at Hofstra University, Hempstead • Wednesday, January 18, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., David S. Mack Student Center at Hofstra University, Hempstead • Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park • Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., The Inn at New Hyde Park 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde
Park I’d like to thank Village of Old Brookville Mayor Bernard Ryba, president of the Nassau County Village Officials Association, for his efforts in getting an extension of the comment period on the Third Track DEIS to February 15.
Village Offices Closed Monday, January 16
will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Offices will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17th. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup for Monday, January 16th and there will be no rubbish pickup on Wednesday, January 18th. The holiday collection schedule will be as follows: Western Half of Village (West of Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Tuesday & Thursday; Rubbish - Wednesday, January 25. Eastern Half of Village (East of Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Wednesday & Friday; Rubbish - Wednesday, January 25. Residents scheduled for recycling
on January 16, are asked to put their recyclables out on Monday, January 23. All other recycling days remain the same. Rubbish collection has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 25.
Property Owners Association Meetings
On Tuesday, January 17, each of the four property owners’ associations will conduct resident electors meetings. The purpose of this meeting is to select and place in nomination candidates for Trustees. The meeting is open to all qualified voters who reside in their respective section of the Village. The officers and directors of these associations deserve your assistance and cooperation. As your representatives, they must be able to communicate with you and know your views, problems and recommendations if they are to be fully effective. The respective meetings will be at the following locations: Eastern - Senior Center (Golf Club Lane) - 7:30 p.m. Central - Garden City Senior Center - 7:30 p.m. Estates - Stratford School - 8:00 p.m. Western - Homestead School - 7:30 p.m.
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PSEG is trimming trees within the Village using the following schedule: On or About January 3, 2017 • New Hyde Park Road - Plaza Road to south Village line • Cambridge Avenue -New Hyde Park Road to Edgemere Road • Vassar Street - New Hyde Park Road to Edgemere Road • Fairmount Boulevard - New Hyde Park Road to Edgemere Road • Princeton Street - New Hyde Park Road to Middleton Road • Harvard Street - New Hyde Park Road to Edgemere Road • Garfield Street - Yale Street to Plaza Road • Wilson Street - Yale Street to Plaza Road • Kilburn Road - South Avenue to Cambridge Avenue • Brixton Road - South Avenue to Cambridge Avenue, North Avenue to Stewart Avenue, Cambridge Avenue to south Village line • Kensington Road - South Avenue to Cambridge Avenue, North Avenue to Stewart Avenue, Cambridge Avenue to south Village line • Whitehall Blvd - South Avenue to Cambridge Avenue, North Avenue to Stewart Avenue, Cambridge Avenue to
south Village line • Brompton Road - South Avenue to Cambridge Avenue, North Avenue to Stewart Avenue, Cambridge Avenue to south Village line March 10, 2017 • Meadow Street - Clinton Road to Boylston Street • Clinton Road - Meadow Street to south Village line April 18, 2017 • Huntington Road - Wetherill Road to Clinton Road • Wyatt Road - Wetherill Road to Clinton Road • Kingsbury Road - Wetherill Road to Clinton Road • Kenwood Road - Wetherill Road to Kingsbury Road • Claydon Road - Maxwell Road to Russell Road • Raymond Court - all Residents having questions should call the Recreation and Parks Department at 516-465-4075.
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As the winter chill has hit us, and sometimes our heating systems break down at the most in opportune times; which can cause incomplete combustion of fuels and increased levels of Carbon Monoxide in your home or business. We remind everyone that it is the LAW to have working Carbon Monoxide detectors in all homes and businesses. Amanda’s Law was named in honor of Buffalo, New York resident Amanda Hansen, a teenage girl who lost her life to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from a defective boiler when sleeping over at a friend’s house in January 2009. CO Alarms must be installed in ALL NEW AND EXISTING one and two-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings and rentals having any fuel-burning appliance, system or attached garage. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends CO Alarms be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. In addition, effective January 1, 2015; CO alarms are now required in commercial establishments. Where a Fire Alarm System is maintained within an existing occupancy, the Carbon Monoxide Alarm / Detection devices shall be installed and interconnected to the existing Fire Alarm Systems. These devices shall be installed by a NYS licensed alarm company and shall have a letter sent to the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office on the installer’s letterhead verifying their installation and meeting the requirements of the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance Where an existing occupancy does
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General Meeting of the Western EPOA Resident Electors Meeting Property Owners Association
updated By-laws. The On Tuesday, WPOA will also introJanuary 17, at 7:30 p.m. duce new Procedures the Western Property developed for the Owners Association selection and responsiwill hold its Annual bilities of Nominating Resident Electors Committees. Meeting at Homestead School. January begins a new WPOA memberAt the meetship year. All resiing the Nominating dents of the Western Committee will Section are encourreport its selection aged to join. Any resof candidate Stephen ident of legal age who Makrinos for re-elecis an owner or tenant tion as Village Trustee. of real property and If there are no further Garden City Police lives in the Western nominations from the floor, residents in Commissioner Kenneth Jackson Section is eligible for membership in the attendance will vote. Special guest, Garden City WPOA. Residents can pay their dues Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson through PayPal with a PayPal account will speak to residents about issues in or any major credit card. See gcwpoa. the Village and Western Section, and com for details. General meeting noticwill take questions from those in atten- es are mailed to all households in the dance. West and advertised in the local newsIn addition, this meeting will serve papers. For any additional information as the second reading of a proposal to update the WPOA By-laws. Following please call Gerry Kelly at 502-6710 or a motion,residents will vote on the check our web site www.gcwpoa.com.
Estates POA to hold Electors’ Meeting All Garden City Estates residents are encouraged to attend the meeting of the Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates, Inc. on Tuesday, January 17th at 8PM at Stratford School. A few of the agenda items to highlight are: • The Estates Nominating Committee will present Brian Daughney for Village Mayor candidate and John Demaro for Village Trustee candidate; • Village Representative and Estates Trustees will cover several topics, including the Long Island Rail Road’s Third Rail Proposal; and •Various Committee Reports, including Traffic, Library, and School Board and Recreation. The meeting will also cover other current topics affecting the community.
All residents are encouraged to attend and participate! The Estates POA meets monthly from September to June (except in December). All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month and are usually at Stratford School. If the meeting is held elsewhere, notice is given in local periodicals and on the Estate POA website (www.gcestates. org). The January meeting is held on the third Tuesday of January in order to accommodate the Village Electors’ Meetings (all four POA’s hold their respective Electors’ Meeting on the same day in January). Please visit the Estates POA website (www.gcestates.org) to see more information about the POA and current topics of interest to residents.
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The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 17th. The meeting will be at the Garden City Senior Center on Golf Club Lane beginning at 7:30 pm. There will also be a Resident Electors’ segment of the evening. During this portion, the Garden City East Nominating Committee will present Mark Hyer of 43 Wyatt Road, Garden City, NY as its nominee for Village Trustee for a twoyear term from April 3, 2017 to April 1, 2019. There will also be updates from EPOA President Joe Moody and Vice President Tom Hogan. In addition, there will be reports on a variety of issues from Mayor Nick Episcopia and Village
Trustee John Delany. School Trustee Bob Martin and Library Trustee Charlie Murphy will provide updates, as will Cultural & Recreational Affairs representatives Ken Moody and Judy Courtney. To find out additional details regarding the EPOA and matters concerning the East, please visit us at gcepoa.org and follow us on Twitter @ GC_EPOA. Please also note that the EPOA is currently accepting membership dues online for 2017. Membership is $20 per year per family. These funds support all printed material, including our newsletters, our website, email notifications and primary elections. Please go to http://gcepoa.org & click on the “Membership” link.
CPOA Annual Electors Meeting On Tuesday, January 17th, The CPOA, Garden City Central Property Owners’ Association will hold its Annual Resident Electors’ Meeting at, 7:30 p.m., at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. The Nominating Committee will announce its selection of Louis Minuto for the position of Village Trustee and the re-election of Angel Heineman for School Board Trustee. All present will vote provided there are no additional nominations from the floor. Louis Minuto is a creative Architecture and Construction executive who leads a large Global Environments team to drive design innovation in branded spaces to elevate the consumer experience. Louis also writes and implements the process and controls to track and manage risk vs. actual spend for global construction budgets for over 200 projects annually. He is Senior Vice President of Global Environments at Coach, Inc. where he has held numerous escalating titles in Architecture and Construction for the past 16 years. He has won the Architectural Design Award from the City of Beverly Hills and leads a best in class global team of design and construction professionals located in New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Mr. Minuto is a lifelong resident of Garden City. After attending Garden City High School Louis went on to graduate with honors from Pratt Institute with a Bachelor of Architecture. After working abroad for Tommy Hilfiger, Louis and his wife Danielle, also a lifelong resident of the village, settled back in Garden City to raise their family. They now live at 31 Rockaway Avenue with their four children who all attend Garden City Schools and are active in Community Sports and Recreation. When asked for a statement Mr. Minuto said, “I am excited for the opportunity to represent the CPOA as Village Trustee. I look forward to the preserva-
tion of both the village’s unique visual aesthetic and the fiscal responsibility that all residents expect from the village leadership. I believe the fabric of our community is woven together with the strong traditional values that make it so special to reside and raise a family here.” Sitting Trustee, Angela Heineman, was the unanimous choice of the CPOA Nominating Committee for the position of School Board Trustee for the 20172020 term. Angela, current President of the Garden City Board of Education, has served as a trustee since 2008. She earned a B.A. in Economics from Fordham University and a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. She was a Tax Associate, Tax Supervisor and a Tax Manager in the firm of Coopers and Lybrand in New york City from 1985 to 1990 and is currently employed in the Accounting Department of the law firm of Picciano & Scahill, PC in Westbury. Angela and her husband Geoffrey have resided in the Village since 1988. They have two sons, both graduates of Garden City H.S. and Colgate University. She is a past Director, Vice President, and President of the Garden City PTA. She has been very involved in her Parish of St. Joseph’s in a variety of programs and since 1997 has served on the St. Joseph’s Religious Education Board. When asked for a statement, Angela said, “As a community, Garden City has high expectations for its students and its schools.” Among other things she noted, “ I fully support the District’s commitment to prudent fiscal management and strategic long term planning in order to maximize efficiencies and resources, identify potential sources of revenue, and minimize expenses wherever possible.” She added, “I consider it a privilege to serve my community as a School Board Trustee. If reelected, I will continue to serve our students and residents with integrity committed to excellence and equity in all decisions.”
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Raising funds for CMF at Kids Bingo Night The Children’s Medical Fund of New York (CMF) will be hosting Bingo Night on Friday, January 27th at 7-8:30 pm at the Lutheran Church located at 420 Stewart Avenue. The cost is $11 per child. Admission includes one bingo card, chips, water and favor. Bingo winners will select an item from the table of prizes. Also raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win items including children’s board games, toys and arts/ crafts. This is a FUN night out for boys and girls ages 5 and older. Bingo night usually sells out so be sure to purchase tickets in advance. Come join the fun and be part of the exciting action by registering online at www.cmfny.org. For more information, contact Jillian DiLemme at jillianrdilemme@gmail.com or Courtney Rhein at courtneyrhein@yahoo.com. All proceeds from this event go directly to Children’s Medical Fund of New York (CMF) to support the Child Life Program at Cohen Children’s Medical Center of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System.
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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY
Autoseum – Garden City’s Best Kept Secret Fascinating! That’s the word that best describes Autoseum’s Vice President Andy Perillo’s presentation for the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club at this week’s meeting on January 9, at the Garden City Hotel In various facets of the movie industry for the past 55 years, Andy Perillo spoke with passion about this unique teaching museum. Founded in 2008 by Andy and President Mike Manning, Autoseum is Garden City’s best kept secret. Located at 100 County Seat Drive, (technically in Garden City, but with a Mineola address), Autoseum teaches craftsmanship involved in the creation of the world’s most famous movie cars. In the Hotel’s packed Wine Room,
Andy Perillo told the crowd of Rotarians and guests of his life-long friendship and association with George Barris known as the “King of Kustomizers” and creator of the Batmobile, the Monkee Mobile, the Green Hornet Car, Munster Mobile, Flintstone Mobile and many other renowned movie cars including the Aston Martin driven by James Bond in Goldfinger, on display with many other movie cars at the Autoseum. Andy serves as east coast representative of George Barris. With passion, Andy, who is portrayed to be the fastest car builder and special effects creator in the world, told of Autoseum’s partnership with Nassau Boces and the educational courses provided to teach and direct the younger
generation away from some of today’s “temptations” and toward career opportunities in the entertainment industry. So fascinated were Club members by this unique and special (501(C)(3) museum, that the Club plans to travel to Autoseum for an upcoming meeting. For more information, visit www.autoseum.org. Rotary meets on alternate Mondays in the Wine Room of the Garden City Hotel, 12:15-1:30 pm. The Club is proud to announce that it welcomed 7 new members during 2016 – reported to be the largest membership increase of any club in its 7255 District. With 42 members, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club is also reported to be the largest club in the District. If interested in information about mem-
bership, please call Susan MacDonald at (515) 643-52-86.
Upcoming Meetings and events
January 23 – Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino, guest speaker February 13 – Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, guest speaker February 27 – TBA March 13 - TBA March 30 – Fellowship Dinner at the home of Rotarian Jennifer Poupis And Tom Poupis April 10 – TBA April 24 – Superintendent of Garden City Public Schools Robert Feirsen, guest speaker
Thomas Gelsdorf, Club member and past District Governor, center, is pictured with some of the attending Rotarians and RotaCare volunteers at the January 9 meeting. Rotarian Gelsdorf has successfully secured a $5,000 Rotary grant for RotaCare, created by the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club more than 20 years ago. RotaCare, a non-profit, provides primary health care for those living under the poverty line in Nassau County. Andy Perillo, Autoseum VP ad guest speaker with Susan MacDonald, Club President
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It’s time to tease up your hair and put on your dancing shoes! Two Garden City High School students are set to star in Plaza Theatrical’s production of Hairspray on January 21 at 7pm and January 22 at 2pm. Winner of eight Tony Awards, Hairspray is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs such as “You Can’t Stop the Beat”, “Welcome to the 60’s!” and “Good Morning Baltimore”. Juniors Annalise LoBiondo and Tommy Flanagan star as Tracy and Link in this exhilarating production that is sure to have you dancing in the aisles. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from
social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her ‘do! Plaza Theatrical Productions, Long Island’s largest touring theater company, has been mounting fully-staged professional productions to the New York area since 1983. Executive Producer Kevin F. Harrington directs the production with choreography by Cara Leggio and musical direction by Alan Kingsley. Tickets are $15 and can by purchased at the door or by calling (516) 599-6870. The performances are at Lynbrook High School located at 9 Union Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563. Visit plazatheatrical.com for more information!
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GCHS students to perform in Plaza Theatricals “Hairspray”
The Community Club enjoyed a talk by Grace Rowan RN, MSN (second from the left)
Community Club enjoys introduction to Tai Chi
On Wednesday, January 4th Club members enjoyed an introduction to Tai Chi given by two of Winthrop’s Outreach Nurse Educators, Grace Rowan & Susan Hannon. Tai Chi is a non-completive, self-paced system of gentle exercise and stretching. The group seemed very impressed to learn that performing Tai Chi on a regular basis can have a positive impact on improving your overall health, balance and one’s ability to do daily tasks.
The Nurses announced that there will be classes offered twice weekly in March and April at the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, 1300 Franklin Ave, Garden City. A number of the members are looking forward to signing up. Refreshments were served after the program. Anyone interested in learning more about the Community Club can call the Club Office at 516-746-0488, Tues thru Thurs from 9:30 am to 12:30pm.
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GCHS12th Grade Party & Parent Skit Night
Save the date! One of the very best events of senior year is the PTA sponsored 12th Grade Class Party and Parent Skit Night. This long standing and legendary night will be held for the Class of 2017 on Friday, March 3rd from 7 – 10 pm. It is an event you will not want to miss! A tradition at Garden City High School, in its 76th Year, Skit Night is open to all parents of GC High School seniors to take part in. Come join in the fun – volunteer to “act”/dance/walk/ have fun in a skit, transform the cafeteria into a walk down memory lane and/ or donate raffles, food etc. Year after year, more than 100 parents participate in this fun-filled evening with many, many high school seniors attending. Organizers want to get 100 percent of the graduating class to be represented at Skit Night. Show off your skills (or not!) and have fun in the process! We have earned it getting here! As only GCHS seniors are invited to this event, it is a wonderful way for the entire grade – many of whom have been classmates and friends since kindergar-
ten – to celebrate the upcoming graduation of the Garden City High School Class of 2017. PTA volunteers, led by Kristine Kaval, Susan Munn and Chrissy Crowley, have been hard at work planning this event for many months and hope you will join them! The high school cafeteria will be decorated as a tribute to the Class of 2017, delicious food will be catered, and, we hope, parents will donate desserts for the party. The Class of 2017 student party will also feature many incredible raffle prizes, including Prom Tickets and much more!!! Music and entertainment will be provided by an amazing DJ so the kids can kick up their heels as the countdown to graduation begins. The PTA has organized and supported the 12th Grade Party and Parent Skit Night for many years and continues to be honored to organize this Garden City High School event. At the end of the day, we are all Trojans! For more information and updates, follow the Class of 2017 on Twitter @ GCHSClassof2017.
Skit Night preparations are getting started!
Committee chairs are looking forward to working with all senior parents to make Skit Night the best night ever!
The Welcoming Club of Garden City Who we are:
The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well-established women’s organization that focuses on welcoming new members to our community, fostering relationships of long-time residents, supporting local businesses and raising money for charity. This year The Welcoming Club of Garden City is proud to support the Belmont Child Care Association, Inc. Want to join the fun and make a difference? We invite you to join the club! For just $35 a year you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs. Complete the easy online membership form today at www. thegardencitywelcomingclub.org, in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.
Upcoming Events
January 28: Rock n Bowl, 8 to 11pm It’s time for some Rock N’ Bowl fun! Whether you are a gutter ball champ or a turkey pro, this is the event for you! Join us for a night of bowling, food, open bar and unlimited laughs at AMF Sheridan Lanes at 199 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. Cost is $75 p/p for members and $80 p/p for nonmembers. Sign up by January 20th via PayPal at our website or send check payable to “The Welcoming Club of Garden City” to Elisabeth Hogan at 41 Chestnut Street, Garden City. Each lane accommodates 6-8 bowlers so kindly specify team names when submitting payment (in PayPal comments or include with check). Don’t have a team? Do not fret! We can pair you up with fellow members. Please also be sure to include shoe size when submitting payment. Have questions? We can help! Email Amanda van Schoick at ak.vanschoick@ gmail.com February 1st: Movie Night at Bow Tie Herricks Cinemas Need a reason to get out of the house this winter? Grab your girlfriends and come out to Movie Night, where you will enjoy dinner, wine, popcorn, water, soda, candy, and more while catching a first-run movie in our private theater! Look out for more details in our next newsletter, on Facebook, in GC News or on the Welcoming Club website! February 9th : Ladies Paint and Sip Night NEW DATE! We’re setting up a great night of painting and sipping with friends. No great artistic talent needed, just a willingness to try. There will be drinks, munchies and you’ll bring home your own masterpiece. Stay tuned for more info!
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If you are updating, renovating or beautifying your home and you don’t know who to call, please keep our committee in mind. We can provide a list of licensed and insured businesses that were recommended by club members. Contact Susan Licciardi at (susanz02@ yahoo.com). Also, if you have any recommendations please let us know! Book Club Enjoy a good book amongst good friends. Our book club meets on a monthly basis to discuss the page turner of choice. For upcoming book club events please contact Rachel Weber (rachelmwoodward@gmail.com) or Whitney Sardelis (whitney.c.sardelis@ me.com). Bowling Club Join us! No experience necessary.! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday morning league. Pacers are also needed. Onsite babysitting available! Anyone interested please contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@ aol.com) Carol Santangelo (Santa060@ yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com). Bunko Bunko is a fast paced dice game played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet neighbors and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and play. If you are interested please contact Deirdre Kenny (deirdrekenny7@gmail. com). Golf Golf lessons at Cherry Valley Club are always a big hit! Ed Kelly- golf pro helps us GCWC ladies improve our golf game. Contact Bridgette Mastaglio (bridgettemastaglio@gmail.com) if you are interested in reserving your spot for the spring session. Gourmet Club The Gourmet Club is a way to meet new friends, practice your cooking skills and learn new recipes. The club consists of four couples who meet four times a year. Each couple prepares a portion of the meal and takes turns hosting. If you are interested in joining a gourmet group please contact Deirdre Kenny (deirdrekenny7@gmail.com). Running/Walking Club The Running/Walking Club is a great way to meet new people and stay healthy. We also have a stroller walking club for those moms who don’t want to leave the kiddos home. Please contact Erin Schwarz (champ1380@gmail.com) for more information. Toddler Playgroup If you are interested in joining a playgroup for your child please contact Joanie Cook (joaniecook323@ gmail.com) or Joeleen Tepper (Joeleen_ Smith@yahoo.com. New groups are being formed regularly, recommended ages 6mos.-3y
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Join Us For An Open House Sunday, January 22nd Sunday, January 29th (Snow Date)
Sunday, March 19th Sunday, April 30th Noon to 3:00 pm
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Where Every Child is Known and Inspired to Excel, to Lead, to Care
Scholar. Artist. Athlete. Citizen. Leader. Recognized for academic
excellence since 1923, Green Vale’s exceptional teachers, extraordinary learning environment, and careful attention to each student lead to outstanding high school placements.
Admissions Open House Dates Join us @ 9:00 am • January 24 • April 6
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Where Every Child is Known ... and Inspired to Excel, to Lead, to Care The Green Vale School, founded in 1923, is one of the nation’s premier elementary schools and Long Island’s largest independent elementary school. Families from over 35 school districts are drawn to the School by the outstanding faculty, excellent facilities and small classes in Pre-Nursery through 8th Grade. Upon graduation, Green Vale students are prepared to thrive at the nation’s most challenging secondary schools, colleges and universities.
Green Vale’s tradition is to provide a challenging liberal arts education with an emphasis on character development. Green Vale students are enthusiastic about whatever task or project is at hand, and are ever mindful of the traits of respect and responsibility inherent in good citizenship. They enjoy every opportunity to build a foundation for successful and engaged learning.
Green Vale’s 40 acre campus is home to five indoor and outdoor science labs; art, choral, band and crafts studios; seven playing fields; and a new athletic and fitness center. Virtually all classrooms are wireless and equipped with SMART Boards. Green Vale’s Early Childhood Center, built in 2000, was designed exclusively for 2 to 5 year olds and features heated floors, low windows, an outdoor playground and group spaces for collaborative learning. The Green Vale School holds our students’ safety in the utmost importance with campus-wide surveillance, vehicle I.D. tags, five security guards on premises, automated security gates, and security booth at Green Vale’s main entrance. Come and visit Green Vale. Walk the hallways, observe a literature discussion group, listen to a concert rehearsal, monitor a Harkness Table discussion, watch our youngest students bound off to technology, science, art and sports – all of these moments provide a window into the school Where Every Child is Known and Inspired to Excel, to Lead, to Care. Please call 516-628-5146 to schedule your private visit and campus tour with the Director of Admissions. Remaining Admissions Open House dates are: Tuesday, January 24 and Thursday, April 6. All presentations and tours begin at 9:00 am.
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CATHOLIC
Join us for our Open House for Nursery through Grade 8
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF
Sunday, January 29, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For details, call (516) 747-2730
LONG ISLAND The value of learning. The learning of values.
Starts Nursery School
Third Grade
Creates paper-bag puppet.
Discovers love of reading.
Leads class in prayer.
Wins math contest.
Accepted to high school of choice.
Eighth Grade Graduation
We guide each child from “let’s-pretend” to prepared. In grades 1 through 5 at Saint Joseph School, your child develops skills for future success in a well-rounded educational program where reading, computer, music, art, physical education, and foreign language classes in small-group settings reinforce the value of hard work and personal responsibility. Teachings of the Catholic faith instill in your child a lifelong respect for others while a range of stimulating after-school activities offer vital new growth opportunities. To learn more about how to give your child these advantages for life, contact Principal Mrs. Christina Teisch, at (516) 747-2730, or visit our website at www.st-josephschool.com.
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Churches are usually not torn down but rather preserved by their congregations. However, this church on Franklin Avenue and Fifth Street was indeed torn down in the 1950’s. This is the original St. Joseph’s Catholic Church built around 1903. It was the first church built in Garden City following the completion of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in 1885. By the 1950’s the growing Catholic population needed a larger St. Joseph’s Church, and so this one was torn down and the current larger church was built on the same site. Today, Garden City has ten houses of worship.
Film to be shown at St. Joseph’s On Sunday, January 22, at 2 p.m. the St. Joseph Parish Adult Faith Formation Board will present the film “A Time For Miracles.” This is the unique and inspiring story of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born citizen to become a saint. Born in 1774, Elizabeth Bayley grew up Protestant in the upper class of New York society. At age 20, she married the wealthy William Seton, and they had 5 children together. When William’s business and health failed, and he died of tuberculosis, Elizabeth was introduced to and eventually embraced the Catholic faith. Her family’s reaction was the beginning of the anti-Catholic prejudice she would continue to face, along with the prospect of raising her children in poverty. With help from some members of the clergy, but largely
based on her own faith and determination, Elizabeth went on to start the first free Catholic school in America, form a religious order, and establish 2 orphanages and another school, while experiencing the overwhelming tragedy of losing 3 children to tuberculosis, a disease that eventually took her own life at age 46. The movie stars Kate Mulgrew as Elizabeth, with a supporting cast including Jean Pierre Aumont, Rossano Brazzi, Lorne Greene and Jean Le Clerc. The film will be shown on Sunday, January 22, at 2 p.m. in the St. Agnes Room This is the second of the 2016-2017 series “Movies for a Sunday Afternoon.” Admission is free. All are welcome. A discussion will follow the showing and light refreshments will be served.
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We create a better environment for learning. Rooted in kindness and respect, the ethos of a Catholic school emerges from the fact that students know that God loves them and that they are precious in His eyes. That they are accepted for who they really are. Uniforms remove many of the surface-level distractions of social status and peer pressure, and children learn that their value is not based on how others see them but on God’s always faithful love for them. To learn more about Catholic Schools Week Open Houses and to find a school near you, call 516-678-5800 x 258 or visit us online at www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org
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SOCIALLY SPEAKING
A Winter’s Walk With ATHENA
TWINKLE TAMES A DRAGON, THE MUSICAL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 • 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $20
From Katharine Holabird, the author of the classic Angelina Ballerina book series, comes a brand-new show for all those who love fairies, friendship, dragons and fun. While her friends get cute little pets, a naughty pet dragon named Scruffy is not what Twinkle had in mind! Can Twinkle tame her dragon in time for Fairy Pet Day?
THE HABANA BOYS THE HILLBENDERS: THE WHO’S TOMMY– A BLUEGRASS OPRY
SUNDAY, MARCH 12 • 3:00 P.M. TICKETS: $40/$35 Direct from Havana (on their debut North American tour), the Habana Boys is a group of four classically trained tenors and their band, who will feature music from opera to Broadway, Motown to pop hits—and, of course, Latin hits from their home in Cuba.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $40/$35 With a perfect mix of virtuoso musicianship and rock-star vocals, the Hillbenders bring Pete Townshend’s original vision to life with banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass and guitar bringing the same energy and vision to Tommy as The Who did with a full rock band and orchestra.
CRYSTAL GAYLE
BILLY PORTER: BROADWAY & SOUL FRIDAY, APRIL 21 • 7:30 P.M. TICKETS: $45/$40 Ebullient triple threat and Tony and Drama Desk Award winner for Kinky Boots Billy Porter is a New York City theater success story. Here, the versatile star appears where his talents shine brightest—center stage, performing a heartfelt selection of songs, including his own, drawing on a wide spectrum of styles and emotions.
SUNDAY, MAY 13 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $50/$45 With a program that will include country, folk, pop, rock, Broadway and gospel, we are honored to close our season with Grammy award-winning legend, Crystal Gayle, in her first Long Island concert appearance in over 10 years.
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Do you remember the tune - it started off with “Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful!” Well, it seems that we had some of that on Saturday because when I woke up on Sunday morning that is what I saw. Now, before you say something about it - I have to tell you this is nothing. A long time ago we had a storm to end all storms. There was no bus service from Jamaica Station. You had no taxis either. It was down to walking from Jamaica to Garden City and it was still snowing while we did it. I do not think that anyone would like to try that again and I am very sure that I would not want to. But, we walkers all made it along Hempstead Turnpike and were happy to see the light by the door that meant that we would be safe and sound. Actually, this did happen twice in my lifetime of commuting. As I look up at my wall calendar it shows Mount Vernon with the roof and the lawn all covered with snow. After all - its winter and what can you expect! This is also the time when plans have to be changed. Even if the snow is plowed away, for many it is too difficult to park and get over the snow to the shoveled walks, and it could still be slippery. Thank heaven for the folks who come around with their shovels to clean the walks. Years ago there were sidewalk plows from the Village that did that service. They did have to have a certain amount of snow on the walks to do this but it was nice. That time is over but there are many boys and girls who do come to fill the void. From now on you should also listen for cancellations of events you planned to go to. January is not a total loss. If you belong to the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead you can plan on seeing the movie “Tea with Mussolini” on Wednesday, January 18th at 1:30 p.m. at the Garden City
Casino. From what they tell me it is a story of civil disobedience and it had a good rating. Tea and coffee will be served following the program and that will give you time to discuss the movie and the times it portrayed. Also make sure you have your reservations in for that Club’s Mid-Winter Bridge and Games and Lunch on Monday, January 23rd at the Orchid Restaurant starting at 12 noon. Contact either Carolyn Kaiser or Janice Salem to see if you can attend. Paula Rega and Louise Abitabile will hostess an Art Department program on January 26th at 1:30 p.m. on Maxfield Parrish: Paintings and Prints, also at the Garden City Casino. If you are not a member there is a $5 guest fee. The Garden City Country Club is now closed until very early in March so this is the time to take advantage of some programs right here in town, including bridges. Our Garden City Library will be hosting a number of very good programs as they do all during the year. They do have a wide variety of them and will be happy to tell you about them. In addition, they also have a movie program Check it out! I think you will be happy with the Garden City snow removal program, as you see the streets are in good shape if you have to get some supplies. We do not want to fall and be put out of action for a number of weeks. As you can see - things will be in quiet mode until the snow goes away. So give a call if you were planning to attend an event to see if it is going to be on or not. Now just enjoy looking at it as it will be gone sooner than you think. See you next week.
Birth announcement
Tanya and Timothy Foxen of White Plains, NY, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Thomas William Foxen, who was born on November 22, 2016.
Thomas was 7 lbs, 8 oz at birth. He is the grandson of Elize Cornelius of South Africa and Robert and Ann Foxen (deceased) of Garden City.
Grandparents:
Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@gcnews.com
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BAYSIDE Chic Contemporary 5 level Split overlooking bay. 3 bdrm/2.5 bath. | ML#2826246 | $950,000
BETHPAGE Renovated home offers 1/4 acre yard, heated IGP, 4 bdrm/3 baths. | ML#2883676 | $567,000
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GARDEN CITY Thoughtfully designed grand home, subtly decorated. 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath. | ML#2864091 | $1,145,000
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GARDEN CITY Cozy Colonial featuring large living room w/ fireplace. 3 bdrm/1.5 bath. | ML#2861633 | $625,000
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GARDEN CITY Classic 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath CH Colonial on oversized plot in GC village. | ML#2878677 | $535,000
GARDEN CITY Second floor co-op in the heart of Garden City. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. | ML#2888486 | $550,000
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“Jungle Book” Cycling Adventure Into Tiger Territory of India
BY KAREN RUBIN When I signed on to Royal Expeditions’ new “Jungle Book Wildlife Safari & Cycling Adventure” in India, I couldn’t believe or even visualize the concept of cycling through a wildlife sanctuary populated with tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, langur monkeys and jackals. And Royal Expeditions which devised this innovative, out-of-the-box trip, set in the same region as Rudyard Kipling’s beloved 1895 story, didn’t ask how fast I could ride (or, for that matter, whether I had any experience in single-track off-road biking). But here I am, on a rough cut, overgrown, rolling trail that serves as a forest corridor between the two national parks known for tigers – Pench and Kanha – where animals, including tigers, roam freely. This is confirmed when a naturalist who rides along with us points out tiger pugmarks (paw prints) in a sandy section of the trail we are riding. At one point, I find myself (inexplicably) well ahead of our group (which has as many guides, cycle experts and leaders as we tourists), including a jeep and a van loaded with supplies with snacks and our lunch that will be set up at the end of a ride in a guesthouse. Here I am, in a stretch of high, dense grass that reaches up to my
knee, with dense forest on both sides. I decide this isn’t the place to be alone – after all, the naturalist said that the tigers who live here (there are 8 who live in the corridor, and about 120 between the two national parks) are craftier, more intelligent, because they have less food (that is, not as many deer and monkeys to
munch), that they take advantage of the denser forest growth to surprise their prey, and are less used to humans (which I take to mean less afraid of humans and I am not particularly reassured that tigers don’t like the smell or taste of humans – how do they know?). Putting that together, I realize I am
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I’ve known only a couple of times in my life – that makes the exhilaration you feel after the ride- and not just from the physical challenge – all the sweeter and richer. It’s a sense of personal triumph, of overcoming fear (of course, the danger was minimized by the safari vehicles which followed us and the guides who accompanied us, outnumbering our small band, not to mention we are here in mid-day when the scariest animals are least likely to be out and about and hunting. Still. That 25 km ride proves the most challenging cycling of Royal Expeditions’ unique and creative “Jungle Book Wildlife Safari & Cycling” tour. Vishal Singh, who designed the trip, said it was more challenging than expected because it was so soon after the rainy season. But it is exhilarating and thrilling and totaling fabulous – that sense of actual adventure and physical challenge – that also includes crossing a stream (I chicken out and find a place to walk across rocks).
Biking through the Forest Corridor linking Pench and Kanha National Parks in central India, populated with tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, langur monkeys and jackals © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Most of the rides we take are challenging in their own way, but go
through villages and past farms, giving us a unique perspective on local life. The itinerary is set in the same region that provided the setting for Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book” which he published in 1895, in central India, cycling through the same jungles (the word is Hindi for “forest”). This corridor, we are told, plays an important part in the conservation of the tigers - by linking the two national parks, which between them have about 120 tigers, helps promote diversity in the gene pool, and provides protected habitat for their long-term survival. Other tiger habitats in India are fast
becoming islands and there is little change in genetic pool of the tiger population. The landscape also supports diverse land use, and traditional forest dwelling tribal communities. Our visit, we are told, also has the function of raising awareness among local communities of the part they play in wildlife conservation (indeed, just days after our visit, Vishal Singh is leading a 160 km fundraising ride that goes along the entire forest corridor linking Pench and Kanha, to supply locals with smart phones so they can alert authorities to poaching). A safari vehicle and van follow behind us (in case somebody can’t finish the ride). Every time we stop, a couple of fellows guys jump out, smartly dressed in their Pench Tree Lodge uniforms, and refill our water bottles, offer drinks in glasses, and offer snacks on a silver tray. Our ride is accompanied by Sagor Mahajan, our naturalist from the Pench Tree Lodge, who stops along the way (as much as to give us a rest as to impart wisdom) to point out spiders interesting trees and plants , and tell us about work been done by conservation organizations to save this critical landscape. For once in my life, I’m more fascinated than afraid of these gigantic insects: he points to a funnel web spider which makes an elaborate funnel and lives inside; and a giant (really gigantic) female wood spider (the male is much smaller and the female eats the male after mating unless there is some better food available). He says they make bullet-proof jackets out of
Biking on the Forest Corridor between Pench and Kanha National Parks © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
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its web that is four times stronger than stainless steel. He points out Wandering Gliders - dragonflies that are the longest migrating insect, traveling from India to southern Africa, taking four to five generations to cover the distance; many bird species depend on the migrating gliders for food. As for how they know where to go? The wind temperature and humidity give them the direction and some suggest that the magnetic induction of the earth plays a part, like for sea turtles. He points out lichen on a tree, which is a sign that there is no pollution in this forest (significant considering that while we are in India, New Delhi has had to close its schools because the air pollution is so severe); indeed, the clear, crisp air is one of the reasons so many Indian people escape to these parks for relief. When we come upon tiger pugmarks, he shows us how to identify that it is male (more rounded toes), while the female’s is more pointed.
I learn that tigers are endangered while leopards are not, and it has a lot to do with the way they have evolved. Leopards can climb trees so have access to more prey like monkeys, and hunt mainly at night. A tiger male will only mate with a few females, and if she has cubs, will kill them in order to mate. The last 5 K of the 25K ride takes us through villages and passed farms where we watch people working in the fields, using scythes to cut down rice, and plows pulled by bulls. Our ride ends at the Sakata Forest Rest House, built in 1903 for the officers who patrolled the area (tourists can rent rooms here), where the staff of the Pench Tree Lodge sets up a fantastic lunch which we enjoy under a thatch-covered pavilion. We are among the first to do this cycling trip through this sanctuary – when you think about it, people are not allowed out of the safari vehicles otherwise, but here we are, on our bikes, or walking about with nothing between us and the wild animals who live here.
Vishal Singh, the managing director of Royal Expeditions, who accompanies us on this trip, has used his personal connections (his company was founded by a royal family of Jodhpur and connected to a Princess who also served in Parliament and as the Minister of Culture), to convince the officials who control the sanctuary to issue permits for our cycling adventure. Some experiences are billed as “adventure” and wind up being as tame as a Disney themepark ride (though I have new respect for Disney’s Animal Kingdom safari ride). This really is adventure – even more than I had imagined it would be – actual mountain biking where we need to navigate rocks, sand, gravel, ruts, tall grass, descents and some climbs, and a small stream. After lunch, Vishal offers us the option of biking back along the same forest corridor – that is, 25K back, and this time, mostly uphill through the same high grass and broken, sandy and gravel trail. Not to mention it is
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already about 3 pm in the afternoon and it took about 4 hours to get here. We are really quite tuckered from what we have done, so everyone opts to pile onto the safari vehicle which has followed after us, along with the van that has been carrying the bike trailer (in case someone couldn’t finish the ride). We take satisfaction in the fact that it is even a difficult, rumbling ride back in the vehicle – and really can’t believe we did this by bike. Pench Tree Lodge
What makes the experience all the more special are the accommodations: My room at Pench Tree Lodge (www. PenchTreeLodge) which only opened in 2016, is literally a tree house, built of all natural materials, but with stunning design, local and traditional art, and every comfort and amenity you could crave. There are just six of these tree house accommodations, spread over See page D6
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On the 2016-17 Hofstra basketball season BY LOU THEODORE Thanksgiving and Christmas is now a near distant memory. What’s the significance? It primarily means one thing for basketball buffs in the Nassau County area: the 2016-17 Hofstra basketball season is now in full swing. Every year, at about this time, I introduce the readers to Hofstra’s men’s basketball team and start the prediction process for the season. This year is no different – so here goes… I begin with some comments about last year’s team. There were concerns, hopes, and expectations: third year Coach Joe Mihalich was back with a team that featured Juan‘ya Green and Ameen Tanksley – the two Niagara University transfers and Brian Bernardi, plus power forward Princeton transferee Denton Koon and second year center Rokas Gustys. So what happened? They had a great season, winning the CAA (Colonial Athletic Association). The CAA tournament was up for grabs and I felt they had a chance to win it and earn a berth in the NCAA tournament. We were at the CAA tournament during March 4 -7 at the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore when they ran out of gas (as I had predicted earlier) in the championship game. Nonetheless, it was a pleasant vacation and an exciting four days. This year’s tournament is scheduled in Charleston, S.C., and it is currently on
our radar screen. Three of last year’s super starting five are gone. As a former educator, I’m always interested in the disposition of the players once they graduate. It was tough getting straight answers this year but this is what I know at this point in time: Koon is playing somewhere in Europe, with Green and Tanksley playing (I hope) in the NBA Developmental League. This year’s team? Here is my analysis at the time of the posting of this article (December 25). The loss of last year’s BIG three was indeed BIG – the two top scorers (including Player of the Year Green) and the power forward. The team had a decent recruiting year. (Note: Every team claims they had a great recruiting year, so I no longer believe these press releases.) Notable additions include Deron Power (Hampton transfer), Eli Pemberton (freshman), Hunter Sabety (Tufts transfer), and Ty Greer (Daytona State transfer). Notable returnees – in addition to Gustys and Bernardi – include Desure Buie (out for year), Justin WrightForeman, and Jamall Robinson. Are there any concerns? Should there be concerns? The answer is YES. The team is presently in a developmental stage and only time will tell to what degree they will develop and improve. They have demonstrated an ability to score – sometime almost at will, but the defense is still somewhat porous. For
example, they were unable to adjust and negate St. Bonaventure’s two excellent guards during an earlier loss. And, to compound this problem, the team continues to primarily play zone defense which has had a definite negative impact on their performance. On the positive side is that Coach Mihalich is playing 8 players, so fatigue will not be a problem this season. More on this year’s personnel. All the noise is about freshman Eli Pemberton. Mihalich claims he will have a super career at Hofstra. An NBA scout told me that Pemberton’s number will be hanging from the rafters at the end of his collegiate career. He is a great scorer but (contrary to Mihalich’s comments) is short on speed and defense--but I have been wrong many times in the past. I believe that Hofstra’s hopes this year lie with two others. Powers is the fastest guard I have seen in years--he is grease lightening. What an absolute great addition to the backcourt. Ty Greer is listed at 6’6” but I think is 6’8” tall (and growing?) with a long wingspan and tremendous leaping ability. He’s the sleeper. However, I have repeatedly claimed that it is great guards that get a team to a championship game, but it is great defensive guards that get you to the Promised Land; i.e., win a championship. I’m not sure that Mihalich has someone to fill that role. Bottom line: this may be Hofstra’s year. They
are off to a mediocre start, boasting (at the time of submission) a (9-8) overall record and (1-3) in the CAA. I still like their chances. Then again, it may turn out to be a rebuilding season for a host of reasons. Attending Hofstra games for me still remains the best sports buy in the New York Metropolitan area; its’s even cheaper than going to the movies. There is ample free parking, easy access in and out of the Mack Sports Complex, the concession stands are not a rip-off ($3.50 for a dog, $3.00 for a soda, etc.), and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Did I mention that its $6 for seniors and children, and the whole exciting atmosphere is conducive to family attendance? I don’t think this is an exaggeration, but almost every home game last year turned out to be a thriller. It was raw excitement. Share it with someone you care about. In the meantime, my Basketball Coaching 101 book is still out in the marketplace at either amazon.com or createspace.com for $17.95. It makes an excellent New Year’s/post-Christmas gift. Consider buying the book – I really do need the royalty money to help subsidize my gambling habits. Visit the author at: www.theodorenewsletter.com or on his Facebook page at Basketball Coaching 101
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Turning 66 in 2017? Consider Filing for Benefits this Month BY TOM MARGENAU
I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don’t mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2017. January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching 66, their so-called full retirement age, in 2017. The important message: Most of them should consider filing for their benefits this month, even though they may not reach their retirement age until later in the year. Please note: This technique should not be employed by folks who plan to use the soon-to-disappear maximizing strategy called “file and restrict” (still available to people turning 66 in 2017) because that procedure requires you to wait until age 66 or later before filing for benefits. If you want to delay filing for your own Social Security benefits until age 70 to get a 32 percent delayed retirement bonus, then you also should forgo the procedure discussed in this column. But if you are not interested in either of those strategies, and plan to start your benefits at 66 in 2017, then, as I said, you may want to file for benefits in January. The reason for this early filing timeframe has to do with some quirky and complicated features of Social Security’s earnings penalty provisions. Those provisions generally keep seniors who are still working off of Social Security’s rolls until they reach that magic “full retirement age.” The law essentially says if you are over 62 but under your full retirement age and are still working full time, you are not eligible for Social Security. Specifically, the rules require that the SSA deduct $1 from any retirement benefits you might be due for every $2 you earn over $16,920 in 2017. However, the rules say that once you reach your full retirement age, you are due full Social Security benefits, even if you are still working and no matter how much money you are making. We’ll follow an example. Let’s say Ed was born in July 1951, which means he’ll reach his full retirement age of 66 in July 2017. And let’s further say Ed generally makes about $80,000 per year, and he plans to continue working indefinitely. Based on the earnings penalty rules I briefly outlined above, Ed figures he must wait until July (his full retirement age) to begin collecting his Social Security benefits. As I said, at that magical point, the earnings penalty rules no longer apply and he can get his Social Security. And prior to that, he’s making way more than the $16,920 income threshold.
But here is why Ed should check into applying for Social Security in January. Congress set up a more lenient earnings threshold for the year you reach your full retirement age. Specifically, it says you can earn up to $44,880 between January and the month you reach your full retirement age and still get Social Security benefits. And even if you earn more than $44,880, you lose only $1 from your benefits for every $3 you exceed that threshold. Ed is going to make $40,000 between January and June (i.e., before he reaches the magic age of 66). And that’s under the $44,880 threshold for 2017, which means Ed is due benefits beginning in January. He does NOT have to wait until July to apply for his Social Security checks. There is a bit of a catch. By starting his benefits in January, Ed will be accepting a slightly reduced amount. (Benefits are reduced roughly one-half of one percent for each month they are taken before full retirement age.) If Ed’s Social Security benefit at full retirement age is $2,000 per month, let’s look at his options. Ed’s first option is to wait until July (his full retirement age) to start his Social Security benefits. He’ll get $2,000 per month for six months or $12,000 for the year 2017. Ed’s second option is to file for Social Security in January. By starting his benefits slightly early, his monthly rate is reduced to $1,940. That comes out to $23,280 in total benefits for the year 2017. The downside to option two is his ongoing monthly benefit rate will be $1,940, $60 less than what he would have been getting in option one. But because he’d be getting about $11,000 less in total 2017 benefits in option one, it would take Ed a long time to make up that loss with his extra $60 per month in ongoing benefits. If I were Ed, I’d choose the second option. Even if Ed was going to make more than the $44,880 income threshold between January and June, he only loses one dollar in Social Security benefits for each three dollars he exceeds that amount. So he probably still comes out ahead by filing in January. Here is a quick example using that scenario. Let’s say Ed will make $50,000 between January and June. That’s $5,120 over the $44,880 limit. And onethird of that excess, or about $1,707, must be deducted from his 2017 benefits. But he would still get $21,573 in benefits for the year. That’s still way better than the $12,000 he would be due by waiting until July to file for his Social Security. I know these rules are complicated, and the math in the examples above might be difficult to follow. But my overall message is easy to follow: If
you’re reaching age 66 in 2017, talk to a Social Security representative sometime this month to find out if it’s to your advantage to file for those benefits in January.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM
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“Jungle Book” Cycling Adventure Into Tiger Territory of India C ontinued from page D3 16 acres (including a fantastic lapsize swimming pool (so much fun to swim and watch the green parakeets flying above). Meals, prepared by a sensational chef, Pankaj Fulera, (he was runner-up for Best India Chef and is equally adept at traditional Indian cuisine as fusion Continental, are served in a charming dining lodge where there are also lovely sitting areas. One night, they set up a dinner outside, under the boughs of a tree I call the Tree of Life, with firelight. Pench Tree Lodge is located near the Karmajhiri gate into Pench National Park, which is gets a lot less tourist traffic and you really feel immersed in local life. The forest region (“jungle” is the Hindi word for forest) is where Rudyard Kipling set his story of Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, and his nemesis, Shere Khan, the tiger. During the course of our visit in Pench, which includes game drives into Pench National Park, we see
many of the characters that populated his story and the landscape in which they thrived. Later, I learn that there may be some truth to the legend. For more information, contact Royal Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. www.royalexpeditions. com, tours@royalexpeditions. com, or Royal Expeditions’ North American representative: kiki@ wanderlustportfolio.com, 720-328-8595. Next: “Jungle Book Wildlife Safari & Cycling Adventure” in India continues _______________________________ © 2017Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com 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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5 Reasons to Give Kids an Allowance BY MARY HUNT At the foundation of your children’s financial intelligence should be this undeniable truth: It is not the amount of money you have but what you do with it that matters. This is true for a child managing a $5 weekly allowance and a corporate executive with a $5,000 weekly salary. For many years of my life, I didn’t know this truth. On the contrary, I believed that more money was the answer. I was convinced that if we just made more money, won the lottery or received some unexpected inheritance, all of our money problems would vanish. But the more we made, the worse our problems became. Because I didn’t know how to manage what we had, more would have never been enough. We didn’t save. We didn’t give. We didn’t plan. And we had no idea where all the money went. Unless your children learn simple wise money management techniques, more money will never be enough. The simplest way to get started building financial intelligence in your kids’ minds and hearts is by putting them on an allowance and requiring them to either suffer or enjoy the financial consequences of their decisions. An allowance teaches kids about real
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DISPLAY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Blank Slate Media, a fast growing chain of 6 award winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service oriented professional with good communication skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first year representing 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well as 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate Media’s partner, Litmor Publications. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENTHUSIASTIC and service oriented sales professional with good communication skills. Requirements: minimum 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car. Exclusive protected territory. Opportunity to sell both print and online programs. A collegial, supportive sales team. Award-winning editorial coverage. A separate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets. And you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise. Represent media that produce superior response for clients. Compensation: Salary plus commission, health. To apply please email resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steven Blank at 516-307-1045 ext 201
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST: Part time for busy pediatric practice. Experience preferred but will train. Great personality, work ethic. Fax resume 516-767-8961 or email pugliesem@prodigy.net RECEPTIONIST & CLERICAL POSITIONS: Experienced Receptionist two evenings 5pm to 9pm. Clerical position Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 4pm. Seasonal positions from February to April 15th in Franklin Square. Call 516-358-9455 TAX PREPARER PART TIME in Franklin Square. Experience required. Retirees welcome. Call 516-358-9455. Fax resume 516-358-9483
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HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE Experienced seeking a live in position. References available. Please contact 646-683-3892
HOLY SAINT JUDE, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Please hyelp in my present and urgent petition. (Here: describe the nature of your personal need)...In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude, pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. This Novena should be said for nine consecutive days. After reciting the Novena, pray three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Glory Be. Publication must also be promised. (M.H.)
AIDE AVAILABLE: HOME HEALTH AIDE Kind, compassionate aide with 25+ yrs experience seeking FT/ PT position on weekdays, weekends or overnight. References available. Call Liz 516-590-5338 AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications. References available. Please Call 516-448-0502 CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959 CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-241-0883 EXCELLENT HOME HEALTH AIDE Striving to make elderly comfortable in their own surroundings. Seeking FT / PT position. Flexible hours. Have worked with many prominent people. Excellent references. Driver w/ car. Will do errands, doctor appts, housework, light cooking. Call Lorna 347-425-2804 HANDYMAN: looking to work in exchange for free rent. Things I do: House sitting, painting, carpentry, local shopping, local driving. Currently living in Port Washington. Please call me at 516-305-3153. Thank You.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND NURSES GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Substitute teachers - all grades and subjects, must have NYS certification Substitute nurses - must have RN license Interested candidates please call the Personnel Office at (516)478-1020 to request an application
HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084 NANCY’S CLEANING SERVICE Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices! Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc. Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates! Loves animals !! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: nancybenitez023@gmail.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FRANKLIN SQUARE HAIR SALON CHAIRS FOR RENT in a big beautiful salon in Franklin Square. For more information: Call Angela at Love and Hair: 516-354-4822
CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7093
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CONVENTIONAL & BANK RATE FINANCING, Fix’n Flips, Hard-Bridge Loans, No Documents-Stated Income Programs, $100K-$100 Million, Purchase-Refinance, SFH-1-4, Multi-family, Mixed Use, Commercial. 888-565-9477 IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-5355727
NOVENA TO ST. CLAIRE: Ask St. Claire for 3 favors: 1 business and 2 impossible, say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candles. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on the 9th day. “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adorned and glorified today and every day”. Request will be granted no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be promised. (M.H.) NOVENA TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles, pray for us. Say prayer 9 times a day. By the eighth day, your prayer will be answered as mine was. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude. (M.H.)
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We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com
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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (K.W.)
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (M.H.)
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (mention your request here). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this prayer in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer is never known to fail and is to be said for 3 consecutive days. Publication on granting of the favor must be promised and done. (MAK)
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INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Consignment Shoppe and Auction House Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment Monthly Live & Online Auctions Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services Complete House Cleanouts Moving Services Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com
WANTED TO BUY CASH BUYER, Old Comic Books 10c to 35c covers, also Guns, Gold Coins. I travel to you and buy EVERYTHING you have! Call Brian 1-800-617-3551 LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225 LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048
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OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981
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TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com WATCHMAKER TOOLS Lathe wanted. Highest price to pay. Please call 516-414-5212
TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org
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PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Training Grooming Boarding Walking GC Resident 516-382-5553
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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT
FOR RENT BY OWNER: FLORAL PARK VILLAGE 2nd floor apartment- completely renovated 2 BRM /1 Bath. includes EIK with SS appliances, granite counter and D/W. Large MBRM with W/I closet. Hardwood floors thru-out + Laundry room with W/D and 1 car garage, near shops and LIRR. Asking $2150 +utilities. For more information: Call Rose @ 516 655-7501 GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENTS: Spacious, bright studio apartment $1,275+ electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, near LIRR. NO BROKER FEE. www. gcbapts.com 516-742-1101. Available December 15th
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY Three Large Rooms, 1 Bed, New EIK—Hi Hats—Tiled Bath w/walk in Shower. Pet Friendly, Doorman $2,300 Owner Paying Full Broker’s Fee 5 rooms, 2 Bed, FDR, Parking. $2,800 Renovated 2 Bed, EIK, Quartz Counters—New Wood Fl. Walk In Shower. Pet Friendly $3,500 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 / 516-313-8504
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GARDEN CITY HOUSE SHARE: Beautifully furnished Bedroom, use of all common areas of house. Includes heat, w/d, a/c. Near public transportation. No smoking, pets or overnight guests. $860/month. Call 516-747-4293
OFFICE SPACE NEW HYDE PARK: 1300 Jericho Tpk, near LIRR lots of natural light, building newly renovated, small office space from $900 month. Tenant controlled heat and AC, includes parking space. Call Greg 516-567-1323
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE PORT WASHINGTON: Mill Pond Acres. Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 full baths. Nantucket style condo in 55+ gated community. 24 hour security. Features: Vaulted ceilings with skylights, fireplace, central air, backyard with garden and patio, garage, handicapped accessible, indoor pool, tennis and gym. By owner. By appointment only. Qualified buyers only. $959,000.00 Contact John at 917-435-8098. Email: jebreen18@gmail.com
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE DELAWARE: NEW HOMES —Sussex and Kent counties rom $169,000. 9 communities close to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Bay (Bower’s Beach), or Nanticoke River (Seaford). 302-653-7700 www.LenapeBuilders.net SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA (EAST COAST) Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from 89,900. 772581-0080; www.beach-cove.com
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LAND WANTED: Cash buyer seeks large acreage 200+ acres in the Central/Finger Lakes and Catskills Regions of NY State. Brokers welcome. For immediate confidential response, call 607-353-8068 or email info@ newyorklandandlakes.com
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NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com TAX & ACCOUNTING: Winnie Malone, CPA, MBA. Smart Allied Accounting & Tax Services. Individual & Business Taxes. Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements. Year-Round Accounting. Bookkeeping & Payroll. 516-626-0711. www.smartallied.com. winnie@smartallied. com
COMPUTERS COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking. com
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain / rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com
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FRENCH TUTOR: Highly experienced college professor and French native available for tutoring Middle School, High School & College students as well as adults. All levels. Email: thebestfrancaisteacher@gmail. com
MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026
COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378
PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545
TUTORING CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516669-0587 COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan. 516-6690587 or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results. ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. -DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE to advertise? Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 2948935 for rates and information.
MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com
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STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish and move outs. Free estimates. Grammar-Literature, FLACS A Bonded and insured. 516-538-FLACS B, Exam Preparation / 1125 www.strongarmcleaningComps. William Cullen, M.A., ny.com Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, SERVICES Fairfield University Alumnus. 516-509-8174. wdctutor06@aol. com. References furnished upon A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island request. and New York State specialSTOCK MARKET INVES- ists. Residential, Commercial, TORS, ATTN: Let me show Piano & Organ experts. Boxes the advantages of using stock available. Free estimates. www. options to participate in mar- ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 ket volatility with less capital. Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# Protect profits and gain income. 10405 516-288-2110
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TUTOR AVAILABLE! Elementary/Middle School: all subjects. High School: writing, reading, grammar. GCHS alumnus, Dartmouth College graduate, Master’s Degree in Education Certified NYS Teacher, classroom and coaching experience. Cell: 516-510-1836 or Email: JOHN.P.DANTONIO@gmail. com
INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com
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COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400
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Last Hope’s Annual “Catch of the Day” Luncheon Last Hope’s Fix-A-Feral Program started in 2003 and has assisted the public with financial assistance to spay and neuter the feral cats in their neighborhoods. To date, Last Hope has assisted with the spay and neuter of at least 20,000 feral cats. Please join us Sunday, January 29, 2017 for a fun afternoon to support this much needed program at our “Catch of the Day” Fundraiser luncheon at Popei’s, 760 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, NY. This delicious and fun event will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The price is $50 per person and includes salad, appetizer, entree, dessert, and coffee/tea. (Seating is limited.) We will also feature a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. Because the Fix-A-Feral program is so important, we are also offering opportunities for sponsoring the spaying and neutering of multiple feral cats. To read more about sponsoring and/or to download the reservation form, please visit our website at http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/catch-of-the-day-faf-luncheon-sun-jan-29/ The event flyer can be downloaded here: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ Catch-of-the-Day-Luncheon-Flyer-2017.pdf
Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team!
Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM. Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website – http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”.The adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh.
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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Midterm Exam Study Sessions
The large meeting room on the lower level will be available for students in Grades 6-12 to study for midterms at the following times: • Tuesday, January 24, 3 - 5 PM • Wednesday, January 25, 3 -5 PM Snacks and beverages will be provided on both days. Pizza will be provided on Tuesday only. This program is for students in Grades 6-12 only. No registration required, but seating, food, and beverages are on a first come, first served basis. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
SAT Practice Exam with Brienza’s Academic Advantage
Brienza’s Academic Advantage will be conducting a practice SAT exam on Saturday, January 28th from 9:30AM2 PM. This program is for high school students. Registration is required and began Monday, January 9 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ).
College Financial Aid for Long Islanders with Barry Fox
College Financial Aid Consultant Barry Fox will present a program about financial aid for Garden City high school
students and their parents on Monday, January 30, from 7 -8 PM. With college costs skyrocketing, find out how to get your share of the $134 billion available for student financial aid. Learn insider tips to maximize your financial aid from Long Island’s leading financial aid expert with over 40 years of experience. Follow our step-by-step strategies to fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), plan a needs analysis and negotiate with colleges. The program will explain how the federal government calculates your “expected family contribution.” Registration is required and began Monday, January 9 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Winter Science with Chris Buchman
Learn some science with a winter theme with science teacher Chris Buchman during the program Winter Science. This program has been rescheduled from Wednesday, December 14 and will be held on Saturday, January 28 from 2 - 3 PM. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and began January 9 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the GC Public Library.
“Trash or Treasure” Antiques Road Show
Eddie & Jean Costello’s Trash or Treasure Antiques Roadshow Garden City Public Library Sunday, January 29th, 2017 at 2PM 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 29th, at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. Eddie Costello and his wife Jean will present a lecture that is both informative and highly entertaining on how to tell if it’s trash or treasure. Learn how to identify today’s hottest antiques and collectibles. The first 40 people who register will receive a free
verbal appraisal of any one antique or collectible (no coins, currency, or stamps), regardless of what it is or how old it is. Registration begins January 16th 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 25th if space is available.
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Tweens and Teens Anime Club
Join us for a meeting of the Anime Club on Thursday, February 9 from 7 - 8 PM! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. We will be watching the anime My Love Story!, which is rated TV-PG. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 23 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).
Minecraft Party
Celebrate Minecraft with crafts and activities at our Minecraft Party on Saturday, February 11. This is a joint program with the Children’s Department for Grades 3-8. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 23 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Yak and Snack Book Discussion
Read the book The Selection by Kiera Cass and join us for a discussion at the Library on Monday, February 13 from 7 -8 PM. This program is for Grades
6-12. Registration is required and began Monday, January 9 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Young Adult Room after they register online. Registrants should bring a brown-bag dinner to the event. Food and snacks will be provided. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. If you are interested in earning volunteer hours and would like to volunteer to be a Teen Book Club Leader for this book discussion, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-58405 x242.
ACT Practice Exam with Brienza’s Academic Advantage
Brienza’s Academic Advantage will be conducting a practice ACT exam on Saturday, February 19 from 9:30AM-2 PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 23 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org ).
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Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@gcnews.com
Adult Coloring Series
Garden City Public Library Afternoons: Tuesdays Jan. 31st & Feb. 28th @ 1:00PM Evenings: Thursdays Feb. 2nd & March 9th @ 7:00PM Have you heard? Coloring isn’t just for kids! Have fun experiencing the latest trend in relaxation --- adult coloring. Coloring can help alleviate stress and anxiety while allowing you to be creative and to train your brain to focus.
Meetings are relaxed and informal. No experience is necessary. Coloring pages designed for adults and coloring pencils and markers will be provided. Join us as we unwind and create beautiful pieces of art. Light refreshments will be served. Open to all adult Garden City Library cardholders. Non-residents may attend if there is seating available ten minutes before the program begins.
Coffee & Tea by the Book
Victoria by Daisy Goodwin Garden City Public Library Tuesday, February 28th at 9:30AM In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Tuesday, January 31st at the Reference Desk of the Library at 9:30AM for a Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion to be held on Tuesday, February 28th on the First Floor of the Library in the Periodical Room at 9:30AM sharp. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate this discussion of Victoria by Daisy Goodwin. 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. Registration is limited to 25 Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may register in person beginning February 21st if space is available. Drawing on Queen Victoria’s diaries, Daisy Goodwin, creator and writer of the new PBS/Masterpiece drama Victoria and author of the bestselling novels The American Heiress and The Fortune Hunter, brings the formidable young nineteenth century monarch, who would go on to reign for 63 years, to life in this magnificent new novel Victoria.
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News from the Children’s Room Winter Storytime, Book Discussion and Program Registrations
Register for winter storytime programs online (www.gardencitypl.org ) on Eventkeeper beginning Tuesday, January 17, at 9:30AM. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, January 30, at 9:30 AM. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the storytime. Please arrive at all Children’s programs promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day.
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Rhyme Time Storytime: For children ages 6 months– 29 months (born Sept. 2014--Aug. 2016): with a parent or caregiver. Program is thirty minutes. Thursdays at 11 AM Feb. 9 – March 23 (no February 23). You and Your Toddler Storytime, ages 2 ½ – 3 ½ (born Aug. 2013 – Aug. 2014) with a parent or caregiver. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Mondays at 11:30AM Feb. 6 – March 27 (no Feb. 20). Tuesdays at 11:30AM Feb. 7 – March28 (no Feb. 21). Little Listeners Storytime, ages 3 – 5 (born Feb. 2012 – Feb. 2014, not yet in Kindergarten). Without an adult. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Tuesdays at 1: 30PM Feb. 7 – March 28 (no Feb. 21). Thursdays at 1:30PM Feb. 9 – March 30 (no Feb. 23). Kindergarten and First Grade Combined Storytime, for children presently enrolled in Kindergarten and First Grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Tuesdays at 3:45PM Feb. 7 – March 28 (no Feb. 21).
Book Discussions
Register for winter Book Discussions in the Children’s Room only, beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 9:30AM. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, January 30, 2017, at 9:30 AM. Please arrive at programs promptly. 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 13, at 4:00-6:00PM: Science Fair Flop, by Abby Klein, (A Ready Freddy Book). 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 6 at 4:00-6:00PM: 11
Birthdays, by Wendy Mass will be discussed. A fun Science program with Science Teacher Chris Buchman will follow book discussion. A beverage and snack will be provided.
Children’s Programs
Thursdays, Jan.12, Feb. 9, March 2, April 6 & May 11 Drop-In LEGO Club Come with your old friends and make new friends at our new LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on five Thursday afternoons from 4 - 5 PM and is for children in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. No registration 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 Library as well as through LEGO donations from library patrons. Saturday, February 11 Minecraft Party Day Celebrate Minecraft with crafts and activities. This joint program with the Young Adult Department runs from 2 - 3 PM. Children in Grades 3-5 (and Tweens in Grades 6-8), will do a craft based on the Minecraft video game. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, January 23 at 9:30 AM online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) . You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Wednesday, March 15 Celebrate Pete the Cat with Miss Donna and A Time For Kids For children ages 2 ½-5 (not in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. This program runs from 7 - 8 P.M. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 6 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Saturday March 18 Outer Space craft with Shirley Ruby from 1-2PM For Grades K-2 only. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, Monday, March 6 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Monday March 27 Intergenerational Game Night Joint program with the Young Adult Department. This program, which runs from 6 - 8 PM, is for children, tweens and teens in Grades 3-8, with a parent or other special adult. Challenge your family to a round of Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U or compete against others in tabletop games. Parents can introduce their children to some retro games by playing Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition. Snacks will be served. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 6 at
9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) . Only one person per household registers. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Saturday April 1 Spring Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman For children in Grades K-2. From 1 - 2 PM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 20 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Tuesday, April 18 Spring Egg Hunt in the Library This program is for children ages 2 ½-5 (not in Kindergarten) and a caregiver at 10 AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, April 3 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Children should bring their own baskets to collect eggs. Thursday, April 20 Tween Book Discussion and Author Chat with Author Jen Calonita For Grades 4, 5, and Tweens in Grades 6 and 7). This is a joint program with the Young Adult Department. Read the book Flunked, by author Jen Calonita, then come to discuss the book with the author herself! The program runs from 6 - 7 PM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, March 20 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Bring your own copy and have it signed. You will also be able to pick up a copy to check out in either the Children’s or Young Adult Departments after you have registered. Saturday, April 29 Star Wars Day This is a joint program with the Young Adult Department. PLEASE NOTE: There are three events, each
requiring separate registration. Two programs are for Grades 3-5 and tweens in grades 6-8, one program is a family program. Registration begins Monday, April 3 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. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. *11:00-12:00PM- Star Wars Cupcakes with the Baking Coach. Grades 3-5 only. *12:30-1:30PM- Star Wars Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman. Grades 3-5 only. *2:30-3:30PM. Family Show Lightsaber Show and Jedi Training with the Saber Guild: Endor Temple A family show followed by Jedi training featuring Lucasfilm-Preferred Costume and Lightsaber Choreography Group, Saber Guild: Endor Temple. Tickets required. Register for tickets beginning Monday, April 3 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper. Before and after the Family show there will be an opportunity to meet and greet members of the Saber Guild: Endor Temple. There is no registration for this. There will be a Star Wars scavenger hunt, word games and other activities. Saturday May 20 The Human Library The Children’s, Young Adult, and Reference Departments present this extraordinary event, which runs from 1-4 PM. Check out a Human “Book” for 20 minutes and hear about a historical event he or she lived through, a fascinating life experience or, an unusual or exciting career and more. Registration required and begins April 24 at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates. 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 Library cardholders.
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Dennis Donnelly (Chamber Executive Director) John E. Appelt (Chamber 1st V.P.) Michael Balboni; Thomas McCambridge (Chamber President); Michael Ventre (Chamber 2nd V.P.) and Stephanie Cullum (Chamber Immediate Past President)
Chamber luncheon features Homeland Securities expert At its fall luncheon event on November 30, 2016, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce was pleased to feature Michael Balboni as our guest speaker. Mr. Balboni, President of
RedLand Strategies Inc. and former Homeland Security Advisor for New York State not only spoke of his past experiences as New York State’s Homeland Security Advisor, but also dis-
Adam Karol and Mike Alkin of State Farm – Adam Karol Agency.
Howard Edelman showcasing Edelman Business Systems. John E. Appelt (Chamber 1st V.P.) presenting Michael Balboni with our certificate of appreciate.
Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer with Michael Michael Balboni.
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Kevin Campion with Right at Home and Thomas O’Neill with Introspect Investigations, USA, Inc.
Michael Balboni cussed the threats to the homeland and the difficulties keeping our communities safe from terrorism. Many left the luncheon
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Kevin Walsh (Chamber Director); Dennis Donnelly (Chamber Executive Director) Thomas Santucci (Gateway Investments, LLC) and Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer.
Guest speaker Michael Balboni discussing homeland threats.
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Children’s Medical Fund Executive Dir. of the LI Council announces upcoming events of Churches to speak at Church
rock of ecumenical collaboration providing On Sunday, January multi-faceted advoca15th at 9:15 – 10:15 AM, cy and resources prothe Rev. Dyanne Pina grams for hunger and will lead the Sunday poverty to over 47,000 Forum Series at Garden families and individuals City Community in Nassau and Suffolk Church (GCCC) on the counties each year. My ministry and services goal is to build upon of the Long Island an incredible legacy of Council of Churches support and service, (LICC). Rev. Pina will leveraging the largest also preach at the 10:30 ecumenical and interService in the main faith organization in the sanctuary on “Take the Long Island region.” Rev. Dyanne Pina First Step in Faith”, The Long Island from Hebrews 11:1-13. Council of Churches (LICC) is the coorThe Rev. Dyanne Pina was appointed dinating body for the ecumenical work the to the position of Executive Director of churches throughout Nassau and of LICC effective June 1, 2016. She suc- Suffolk Counties. For over four and ceeds the retiring Executive Director, one-half decades the LICC has been an the Reverend Thomas Goodhue, who effective center for the coordination, retired the end of June after serving in referral and assistance for low-to-modthe position for more than 17 years. erate income Long Islanders. Through Rev. Pina brings extensive experi- its extensive network of social support ence to the LICC position. She has resources and its ability to mobilize clinical ministry and non-profit expe- the volunteer and advocacy efforts of rience, including executive and man- nearly 800 faith communities, the LICC agement positions with the American is uniquely qualified to respond to the Cancer Society in Boston, Methodist emergency needs of the least fortunate Hospital of Southern California, and throughout our region. North Shore LIJ Health System now, The Garden City Community Church Northwell, on Long Island. has supported the LICC through its Rev. Pina graduated from Boston many outreach programs, volunteers University with a degree in commu- in the food pantry, winter coats collecnications. She earned her Master of tion, the literacy program, including Divinity from Fuller Theological the sixth annual charity concert, “Will Seminary in Pasadena, California. She Sing For Food” to be held on Saturday, is an ordained Baptist minister and is January 14th at 8:00 PM in the church currently in the process of transferring sanctuary. her ordination to the United Methodist The Community is invited to attend Church. In addition, she is a moderator the forum in the church parlor. The for IMPACT, a public forum for the Bay Garden City Community Church is Shore community to help people cope part of the United Church of Christ and share ways to cultivate calmness and is an Open and Affirming congrein a chaotic world. gation. Worship services are Sundays Rev. Thomas Goodhue commented at 8:30 AM in the chapel and 10:30 after Rev. Pina’s appointment, “It has AM in the sanctuary, with church been a great joy to serve the Council school for children and a crib room for for the past seventeen years. Doing infants and toddlers during the latter ecumenical and interreligious work service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 full-time has been a wonderful oppor- PM at Gardner Hall. The Garden tunity to meet people from whom I City Community Church is located at have learned something every day. I 245 Stewart Avenue corner Whitehall hope that Dyanne enjoys it as much as Blvd. For more information, call 516I have.” 746-1700 or visit our website at www. Commenting on her appointment, gardencitycommunitychurch.org. Rev. Pina said: “I am honored to join the Council, which has been the bed-
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CMF Board Members: Helen Hagan, Ada Coonerty, Lara Holtzkamp, Teresa Passeretti, Debbie Frandina, Jan Pepe, Danielle Genova, Helga Otte. Garden City Chapter of the Children’s Medical Fund installed our incoming Co Presidents for the 2016-17 year, Ada Coonerty and Debbie Frandina, and our Treasurer, Nancy Poz this past December. Danielle Genova and Teresa Passeretti are past presidents. They have done a great job on our past Fall events; our 2nd Comedy Night, semi-annual Card Party and Fall Boutique and Luncheon. We have many more events planned for this year.
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Friday, January 7th 7-8:30 PM CMF Kid’s Bingo Night at The Lutheran Church, Garden City RSVP to Elena Dilemme at edilemme@optonline.net Thursday, February 16th,
7:30PM - Annual Ladies Night at Sushi Ya,Garden City Park; Date to be confirmed, more information to follow CMF holds the distinction of being the single largest contributor to Cohen’s Medical Center. Children’s Medical Fund of New York (CMF) is one of the single largest contributors to Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of NY. Through a wide network of friends, volunteers and deeply-committed donors, CMF has raised over 85 million dollars to help build, equip and secure ongoing funding for programs that are vital to the needs of seriously ill children and their families. No other hospital on Long Island offers this capability. Please watch and join future events in the coming year.
Mobility Impaired Committee Updates Community
The Mobility Impaired Committee continues to hear from residents on various issues impacting the disabled in our village. Over recent months it has collected these concerns and plans to meet with the Village Administration, School Board and Chamber of Commerce to address the concerns. The list of issues ranges from the Garden City Pool parking and entrances to parking on 7th Street and the chaos in lots behind our Business District. The Garden City High School needs to address a few issues including handicapped bathrooms, and access to gym
bleachers. The Committee will continue to update residents on issues which come to its committee’s attention. Residents of the village with special needs children have also expressed interest in the committee and it is working with parents to make sure their voice is heard. The next meeting will be Monday, March 20 at 7:30 at the Old Senior Center on Rockaway Avenue. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to call Gerry Kelly with any additional issues or concerns at 502-6710 or gerry7th@gmail.com (cell302-547-0800).
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42nd Annual Golden Goose Gala draws a crowd
Mari Shea & Liz Menges - Twigs’ ladies
Marcia Matzelle & Ms. O’Leary - Whitehall Blvd homeowner
Holiday shoppers and house tour participants were in high spirits for the 42nd Annual Golden Goose Gala Candlelight House Tour and Holiday Shopping Boutique on Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th. Embracing the unseasonably mild weather, a delightful time was had by all while touring the beautiful homes and shopping for unique, seasonal gifts at the Garden City Casino. Twigs, a member of the WinthropUniversity Hospital Auxiliary, is most grateful to the Garden City homeowners who so graciously offered their homes for the Candlelight House Tour. Many thanks to the Scheck family of Washington Avenue, the Prime family of Hampton Road, the O’Leary family of Whitehall Boulevard and the TigheSmith family of First Street for inviting the community in and making possible a very successful house tour event. The decor of each of these stunning residences captivated many visitors with charming and lasting memories. Many thanks to the volunteer cashiers at the Holiday Shopping Boutique for their countless hours of work and whose patience and professionalism enabled sales to be processed seamlessly. We recognized that the Candlelight House Tour would not have been possible without the staffers who tirelessly dedicated their time to welcome hundreds of tour participants. A huge thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Shammas, winners of the Golden Goose Gala’s 50/50 raffle, who amazingly donated their share back to benefit the Hospital! A
Theresa DeMarco - Balance Botanicals Leslie Dimmling, Katie Reasoner, & Roxanne Oellrich (cashiers)
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Elizabeth, Jeanne & David Butler getting shoppers at the Garden City Casino in the holiday spirit
Kirsten Ernst - Baubles, Bangles & Bags vendor
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Kimberly Frank Pauley of Bountiful Thymes
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huge shout-out to Jane O’Keeffe for securing the brass band family and to Elizabeth, Jeanne and David for donating their time and talents! Each year the Twigs’ committee is sincerely appreciative of the patrons who have contributed to various sponsorship levels to support the pledges of the Golden Goose Gala. Our printing sponsor, Mike Russo of T. J. Russo Consultants, who generously prints the house tour ticket/booklets, deserves our deepest thanks and gratitude. Twigs is indeed grateful to all our supporters who enable the Golden Goose Gala to continue its ongoing support of WinthropUniversity Hospital. Twigs’ is delighted that its current pledge supports two nurse practitioner suites in Winthrop’s new Research and Academic Center that gently transition children into the endocrinology practice. Additionally, Child Life Specialists in the Star Program skillfully and compassionately support hospitalized youths on the autism spectrum or diagnosed with Down syndrome by easing their concerns and providing comfort. With warm gratitude and heartfelt thanks, the ladies of the 42nd Golden Goose Gala Committee wish all a happy, safe and peaceful holiday season.
Marcia Matzelle & Ms. Prime - Twigs member & Hampton Rd homeowner
Sheila Hooper & Debbie Letts - Winthrop Gift Shop.
Jan - Tastefully Simply
Evangelia Pantazis of Melina’s Bowtique
Cathy Wood (cashier) & Susan Williams (Twigs)
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42nd Annual Golden Goose Gala draws a crowd
Denise Bonomi (Twigs)
Valerie Wiseman & Linda Albarano - Flair Accessory Boutique Linda Moscovitz & Denise McCrann - Paddy Buns vendors
Christina Gazazzi - Capazzi Jewelry
Marcia & Pam shopping at the Winthrop Gift Shop
Enza Mannino - Christina’s World ornaShannon Ferrara (Bread & Butter) & ments Angela Haffner (The Curious Croissant)
Judy Smith of Our Secret
Christine Kenneally - Arbonne
Christine Hanson - Battered Cakes
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IN MEMORIAM
Joseph Randi
Craig Savage
Dr. Randi was born, August 4, 1924, in Queens, a son of the late, Anthony & Mary Weldon Randi. In 1943 he enlisted in the Army Air Corp (during WWII), where he earned the rank of Second Lieutenant. He was honorably discharged in 1946. With assistance from the GI Bill he attended Adelphi University and later received his Doctor of Dentistry from Columbia Dental School. Dr. Randi was a retired dentist whose practice was in Garden City. On November 4, 1948, he married his beloved Helen Clara Maybee at the NYC Supreme Court with Judge Hecht as celebrant. The couple were married 67 years. Surviving are his children, Mary Detrick of Chicago, IL, Anthony (Ruth) Randi of Garden City, NY and Matthew (Linda) Randi of Canton; a daughter-inlaw, Cynthia Randi of Canton; his grandchildren, Helen, Cyrus & Abraham; Kathleen, Timothy, Matthew, Andrew & Scott; Joseph& Jessica; William & Chesney and Matthew & Shawntel and nineteen great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen C. Randi on March 23, 2016 and by a son, J.A. “Joe” Randi, who died May 7, 2015. Dr. Randi was a member of the Cherry Valley Country Club, the Plantation Golf & Country Club , St, Lawrence Golf &
Craig Savage, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2017, surrounded by family. Craig was born in Brooklyn on June 12, 1942, son of Jerome and Marjorie Savage and brother to Jill (Mead), and was a lifelong resident of Garden City. Craig attended St Joseph Grammar School, Garden City High School and Hofstra University. He was proud to have served as a Marine Reserve. He started his career as a stock boy at A&S, Garden City while attending Hofstra. He took great pride in his work and found it fulfilling, moving on to Korvettes at age 33 and working his way up to be a VP and on the Board of Directors by age 38. He later switched from retail and worked with David Brous at start up import/sales company Verdi Luggage. Craig was a people person who loved life. His favorite things included his leather chair, a good fireplace, clipping the hedges, manning the grill with a martini in hand, his pet cats (especially Tommy), and filling his longtime home, 56 Roxbury, with family and friends (who he loved like family). He was most proud of coaching soccer and baseball for his children and spent 8 years running the Centennial Soccer League. His children, Kevin, Craig, and Alison (Carey), were his greatest source of pride and joy and he was a beloved Paw Paw to 5 grandchildren, Maggie
Joseph Randi Country Club and the Saratoga Trap & Skeet Club. He took great pride in his family and home. He loved woodworking and was a fine craftsman and he was a true handyman who could fix practically anything. He was also a great teacher of those skills. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.
Craig Savage Carey, Emma Carey, Ryan Carey, Mary Caroline Savage, and Jake Savage. He was an incredible partner and husband to his true love, Valerie, his wife of 51 years. He wrote her love notes on post its and rhyming birthday and anniversary cards. He never missed a day telling Val he loved her and she always knew she was loved. Craig’s wake was held at Fairchild Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 11. His funeral mass was held on Thursday, January 12, at St Joseph Church in Garden City, where he was baptized, confirmed and married. Burial followed at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury.
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NEFCU Education Grant – 2x! Garden City Retired Men’s Club Schedule of Activities
BY PETER GIACALONE, WORLD LANGUAGE 6-12 COORDINATOR
For the second year in a row, Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union has granted Garden City High School Latin Teacher Mrs. Kathleen Durkin a “Funding Your Ideas” Grant. This grant, in the amount of $200, is for a project called “Lingua Latina Vivat!” (Let the Latin Language Live!). The grant will enable Mrs. Durkin to purchase the e-Learning Resource DVD for Units 1 & 2 of the Cambridge Latin Course, the textbook used in the initial years of Latin study at GCHS. The DVD offers a range of multimedia activities designed to support students aurally, orally, and visually as they work through textbook readings, vocabulary, and grammar. “Latin often bears the moniker of being a ‘dead language’,” shared world language coordinator Mr. Peter Giacalone. “With these new electronic resources such as the video dramatizations, oral readings, and many other interactive, downloadable, and web-based activities, Mrs. Durkin
Monday, January 16th - Senior Center Closed for MLK day. No meeting Monday, January 23rt - Pizza Monday, January 30th - 1 p.m. “Brain Health” Presentation by M.D. from Winthrop on keeping the brain healthy and recognizing early signs of dementia. This program is sponsored by Recreation Dept. All Garden City seniors welcome. Sign up at Senior Center front desk. Note To GCRMC members: This meeting may require full or part use of the Center’s large room. Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Ron Zwicke at 747-6842 details. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand
will further enable her classes to experientially learn Latin, and let the language come to life in a new way!”
the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage and billiards Also you may come for just conversation, 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 formal meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4:00pm. The Club offers a large screen TV, card games (bridge, poker, cribbage), chess, backgammon, and billiards. In good weather we offer bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoe pitching. Also, the RMC will sponsor periodic speakers which are in addition to those speakers sponsored by the GC Dept. of Recreation and Parks.
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GCFS donates books to young scientists
Garden City Friends of STEM (GCFS) supports Garden City Public Schools STEM initiatives. A donation of STEM-based books was presented to our primary schools: Locust, Hemlock, and Homestead. The multiple award-winning Andrea Beaty books inspire children in various ways through exploration, creativity, imagination and pursuing one’s dreams. To support our youngest scientists, a series of books will be on the shelves of the primary schools: “Ada Twist, Scientist”; “Iggy Peck, Architect”; and “Rosie Revere, Engineer.” The titles were all New York Times best sellers and they made a great addition to the schools’ libraries. GCFS Board member, Danielle Lalehzar, was invited to join Mrs. Welch to read “Iggy Peck, Architect” to her kindergarten class. The students loved the book and realized that they were architects already! They demonstrated how they worked collaboratively to build a sleigh out of blocks for their reindeer made out of paper mache. The children enjoyed the illustrations in the book and were excited to learn they had copies of it along with two other titles they could take home to share with their parents. Continue the cycle of giving and attend the GCFS Annual Fundraiser Revel for Robotics 2.0 on Friday, January 20th. For tickets, please visit GCFStem.org and use PayPal, or become a member of our organization… and support future scientists, engineers, and architects!
Attention future scientists… the GCFS book donation of award-winning STEM-based picture books was presented by GCFS Board Member, Danielle Lalehzar (left), to Dr. Viscovich, principal of Homestead School, and read aloud Mrs. Welch’s (right) kindergarten class.”
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of DCB Ventures III, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/11/16 Off. Loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 377 Oak Street, Suite 110, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity. GC 0557 6X 1/06, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/07, 2/14 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of PolitiBee LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/29/16. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PolitiBee LLC, 998C Old Country Road, Ste. 324, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: Any lawful activity. GC 0562 6X 1/13,20,27,2/3,10,17 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of The Slanty Shanty, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY “) on 12/22/2016. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC, c/o Law Office of Peter J. Wagner, 33 Walt Whitman Rd., Suite 208, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0563 6X 01/13,20,27,02/03,10,17 LEGAL NOTICE Transportation Application Deadline Residents who plan to send their children to non-public school for the 2017-2018 school year must request transportation from the District. The max-
imum distance a child will be transported is 15 miles. In order to be eligible, an application must be submitted every year on or before April 1. Late requests will not be honored. A new application must be completed every year even if a child is currently receiving transportation. Applications may be obtained from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Business Office, Rm. 1, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City or on the school district web site: http://www.gardencityny.k12. ny.us. GC 0564 1x 1/13 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Ave., Garden City, NY 11530 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. UNTIL 11:00 E.S.T., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 at which time they will be opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: REMOVE & REPLACE ROOFING SYSTEM AT GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan, Buyer Dated: January 13, 2017 GC 0565 1x 1/13
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Adult Tennis Lessons Begin
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 $249. Classes will begin the week of January 29th. 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 a tennis interest form which can be acquired at the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or online at www.gardencityrecreation.org. 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 $249 made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. by January 24. 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 Tennis Ultimate Workout
We also offer a tennis workout program that drills experienced tennis players. This 1 ½ hour class is available on Saturday mornings for nine weeks at 10 am at a cost of $249. Class will begin on Saturday, January 28. 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.
Special events for the month of January
Thursday, January 26 at 10 am - Computer 1st grade - In this class, you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, and understand files and commands.
FOR SENIORS Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten or a basic knowledge or computer skills. Monday, January 30 at 1 pm - Lecture on Brain Health - Winthrop University Hospital will visit and speak about keeping your brain healthy and several aspects
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 cancelled 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 Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am 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 Yoga for all Levels 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
Registration for upcoming Senior trips - New trips added
The Recreation and Parks Department, with the advisement of the Senior Advisory Committee, is sponsoring the following trips for seniors
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who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City during the upcoming months. Please remember to register early because all trips are first come, first served. No registrations will be taken before they are announced in the paper and payment must accompany any registration. Wednesday, February 8 - Broadhollow Theatre in Elmont for the musical comedy “9 to 5”. We will take the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 1:15 pm. The cost of this trip will be $25, checks only made payable to Broadhollow Theatre. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Wednesday, March 22 Broadhollow Theatre in Elmont for the musical “She Loves Me”. We will travel on the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 1:15 pm. The cost of this trip will be $25, checks only made payable to Broadhollow Theatre. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Thursday, April 20 - A Night at the Opera to see “Aida” at the Metropolitan Opera House. We will travel by coach bus and dinner will be on your own. Seating is limited. The cost of this trip will be $75, checks only, made payable to Jo Falabella. Wednesday, April 26 Westbury Manor for Lunch and “My Fair Lady”. We will travel on the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 11:15 am. The cost of this trip will be $40, checks only made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. To register for any of these trips, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Please note, once the fees are sent to the venues, they are not refundable so make your selections carefully. All trips are open senior residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City only.
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From page 12 not maintain a Fire Alarm System, the Carbon Monoxide Alarm/Detection devices shall be installed and shall be permitted to be UL listed (or equivalent listing agency) plug in type devices or solely battery operated devices. CO Alarms should be replaced every five years in order to benefit from the latest technology and upgrades. Also the Carbon Monoxide sensors inside the
alarm unit can wear out over time. Remember CO is an odor-less, color-less gas. If your detector activates, immediately leave the area, and contact the fire department for a response by dialing 516-742-3300.
Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
The next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees’ meetings will be on Thursday, February 2, 2017 and on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
Parent University registration now open
From page 1 The Parent Instructions that SHOULD come with a new device you give your child. (Pre-K – 5th) Concrete Footprint – the impact of your child’s digital footprint (6th – 12th) An Introduction to Tomorrow’s STEM Careers (9th – 12th) Navigating the New NCAA Recruiting Process (8th – 12th) “Oh the places you could go” if only you knew how: Learn to adopt a Growth Mindset (Pre-K – 12th ) Healthy Friendships for our Tweens and Teens (5th – 12th) Taking the Angst out of working through Anxiety (Pre-K – 12th) But Mom … Reading is So Boring (6th – 12th) What’s Going on in that Teenage Brain? (6th – 12th) Mathematics, Computational Thinking, and Granola (Pre-K – 2nd) Current Trends in Drugs and Alcohol: What we don’t know could hurt them (5th – 12th) PSAT, SAT & ACT: Understanding the Changing College Testing Landscape (9th – 12th) Workshops are presented by professional practitioners in such fields as social work, technology information, and psychology to name a few.
New Registration Process with Eventbrite
The 2017 Parent University online registration form will allow you to select the workshop you would like to attend. The number of remaining tickets for each workshop is noted on the registration form. You will see exactly how many tickets are available and will know which workshop you are in by the information on the confirmation page. Please Note: You will not be selecting 1st and 2nd choice as in prior years.
How to Register with Eventbrite
Once you begin the registration
process, you will be able to view the list of workshops offered. Click SHOW INFO on the registration page for a full description of the workshop. Session 1 Workshops are listed first followed immediately by Session 2 Workshops. You can register up to two people for a workshop - you and a spouse or you and a friend. Please be sure to register for only ONE (1) workshop per person per session. You will receive ONE (1) ticket per person for the workshop you select. If you are registering for TWO (2) people, you must provide contact information for both attendees on the registration form. Note: If viewing on a mobile device, be sure to read the page in its entirety for helpful registration tips before clicking “Register”. The Parent University Team would like to specifically thank Garden City School Superintendent, Dr. Robert Feirsen, for the district’s full support of the program as well as the use of the high school for the evening. They are also thankful for the expertise of Stratford Technology teacher, Mike Davola, who is instrumental as the webmaster for gardencitypu.com and managing the technology needs during the evening’s event. At last year’s Parent University the community groups received an overabundance of positive feedback from many of the attendees. Some comments included: “Thank you for organizing a successful event. I hope to bring my husband along next year!” “It was a fantastic night. Looking forward to next year.” “The volunteers were helpful. Process was beautifully run. i think there were fabulous topics offered.” Parent University is funded by the various hosting community organizations. Workshop descriptions and registration information is available on www. gardencitypu.com
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Varsity Boys Varsity Boys Basketball starts 2017 with 2 wins On Tuesday, January 3rd, the Garden City Boys Varsity Basketball team beat Bellmore JFK 64-57 and then prevailed in an overtime contest vs Sewanhaka 66-58 on Monday Jan 9th. The Trojans are now 6-5 and 3-1 in league play. Please note the TMA Alumni Basketball Game originally scheduled for Saturday, January 7th has been re-scheduled for Saturday, January 21st immediately following the boys varsity game that day. Additional details can be found on the TMA website. In the Monday, January 9th Sewanhaka game, the Trojans came back from a second half deficit and then held the Sewanhaka squad scoreless in overtime as they held on for a 66-58 victory. Andrew DeSantis led all scorers with 30 points while Matthew Granville contributed his new career varsity high of 15 points to the effort. Kevin McNiff helped the Trojan cause with six points while Joe Scattareggia, six points, Chris Jordan, four points, Tyler Soutar, three points, Ryan Pascale, two points, rounded out the Garden City scoring. Chris Jordan and Joe Scattareggia really helped step up the defensive intensity with steals/deflections in the 4th quarter and overtime of this contest. In the Tuesday, January 3rd Bellmore JFK game, the Garden City hoopsters utilized an aggressive full court trapping defense on their way to a 64-57 victory. Once again Andrew DeSantis led all scorers with 32 points
while Kevin McNiff, 11 points, and Tyler Soutar, seven points spearhead the offensive arsenal. Matthew Granville, six points, Joe Scattareggia, five points, and Gavin Pappas, three points rounded out the Trojan scoring effort. The upcoming games for the Garden City Boys Basketball Team are as follows: Tuesday, January 17th Jericho at Garden City 6:30PM Thursday, January 19th Garden City at Elmont 4:45PM Saturday, January 21st Great Neck North at Garden City 1:30PM. Alumni Games to follow. Friday, January 27th Bellmore JFK at Garden City 7:00PM Tuesday, January 31st Garden City at Sewanhaka 4:45PM Friday, February 3rd Carey at Garden City 7:00PM Friday, February 10th Garden City at Jericho 7:00PM The 2016-2017 Trojans’ squad is comprised of one senior, seven juniors and four sophomores. The roster is as follows: James Basile (So), James Cashwell (So), Luke Connolly (Jr), Co-Captain Andrew DeSantis (Jr), Co-Captain Matthew Granville (Jr), Chris Jordan (Jr), Co-Captain Kevin McNiff (Jr), Gavin Pappas (Jr), Ryan Pascale (Sr), Thomas Powderly (Jr), Joe Scattareggia (Jr), Tyler Soutar (Jr), Team Manager Patrick Leggett (Jr), Head Coach James Hegmann, Asst Coach Greg Gonzalez.
Garden City Men’s Baseball
The Garden City Men’s baseball team is registering new players for the spring season. You must be at least 35 years of age by the end of 2017 to participate in the wood bat league. The Men’s baseball team is a great alternative to softball for
those players who would like to play our national pastime once again in a community environment right here in Garden City. For more information, please contact gcbaseball@optonline.net / 417-2856.
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Beginning December 5th, the Department of Recreation and Parks will no longer accept cash payments for program registrations, rentals, and contracts at our Administrative Office or for Platform Tennis or Tennis at Community Park. Checks and credit cards will continue to be accepted..
Open Gym Program for 7th to 12th grades
The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce that this winter we will sponsor an Open Gym program for 7th through 12th grade students. This program will be conducted weekday afternoons after school in the St. Paul’s Field House. Our Winter Open Gym Program will provide the students an opportunity to participate in after school activities in a supervised setting. This program will begin on Tuesday, January 10 and will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 pm until 6 pm. It will run until March 9th. Please note: This is a time set aside for middle and high school students for enjoy our facility while having fun with their friends. NO organized practices may take place at this time. Since the Recreation Department will provide supervision, no adults will be allowed in this field house at this time.
Adult Tennis Lessons Begin
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 $249. Classes will begin the week of January 29th. 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 a tennis interest form which can be acquired at the Recreation and Parks
Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or online at www.gardencityrecreation. org. 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 $249 made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. by January 24. 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 Tennis Ultimate Workout
We also offer a tennis workout program that drills experienced tennis players. This 1 ½ hour class is available on Saturday mornings for nine weeks at 10 am at a cost of $249. Class will begin on Saturday, January 28. 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 8, 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 12. 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 will be allowed.
Adult Dance Performance Group
Our Dance Company’s Adult Performance Group will begin on
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Thursday, January 12. Classes are held each Thursday in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall from 8:45 to 9:45 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. The cost of this program is $240. 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.
Children’s Yoga with Connie
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 9th. 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 $ 100. The course schedule is as follows: Ages 6 – 8 Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. Ages 9 – 12 Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. Ages 13 – 18 Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you may register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
2017 GC Recreation Youth Winter Tennis Lessons
We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our winter Tennis Program for children at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our class schedule begins on January 9th and runs for 1`0 weeks. Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”. In order to register, please download an application from our website at www.gardencityrecreation. org and mail the slip and registration fee to the Recreation Dept. at 108 Rockaway Avenue. You may also walk in or register online if you have a password on our website at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Here is a list of the classes we are offering: TOTS AGES 4 TO 5 (PRESCHOOL) Price - $180 Monday 4:30 – 5:25 pm Tuesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm Wednesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm Thursday 3:30 – 4:25 pm
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PEE WEE (5 years, in Kindergarten to 7 years) Beginners Price - $180 Monday 3:30 – 4:25 pm Tuesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm Wednesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm Wednesday 4:30 – 5:25 pm Thursday 3:30 - 4:25 pm Thursday 4:30 - 5:25 pm Friday 3:30 – 4:25 pm Saturday 11:00- 11:50 a.m.
NOVICE AGES 6 TO 7 with tennis experience Price - $250 Monday 3:30 - 4:25 pm NVM3 Monday 4:30 - 5:25 pm NVM4 Tuesday 4:30 - 5:25 pm NVT4 Wednesday 4:30 - 5:25 pm NVW4 Wednesday 5:30 – 6:25 pm NVW5 Thursday 3:30 – 4:25 pm NVTH3 Thursday 4:30 - 5:25 pm NVTH4 Friday 3:30 - 4:25 pm NVF3 Friday 4:30 – 5:25 pm NVF4 JUNIOR AGES 8 TO 11 Beginners Price - $280 Monday 3:30 - 4:25 pm Monday 4:30 - 5:25 pm Tuesday 3:30 - 4:25 pm Tuesday 4:30 - 5:25 pm Wednesday 3:30 - 4:25 pm Wednesday 4:30 - 5:25 pm Thursday 4:30 – 5:25 pm Thursday 5:30 - 6:25 pm Friday 3:30 - 4:25 pm Friday 4:30 - 5:25 pm
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JUNIOR ADVANCED: AGES 8 – 11 with tennis experience Price: $385 Monday 5:30 - 6:55 pm JRADM Tuesday 5:30 - 6:55 pm JRADT Wednesday 5:30 - 6:55 pm JRADW Thursday 5:30 – 6:55 pm JRADTH Friday 5:30 – 6:55 pm JRADF Saturday 1:00 – 2:25 pm JRADS SENIOR AGES 12 AND UP Beginners Price - $280 Monday 5:30 – 6:25 pm Thursday 5:30 – 6:25 pm Friday 4:30 – 5:25 pm Saturday 12:00 – 12:55 pm
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The Men’s Association News Next Meeting
Attention all Directors !!! The next meeting will be in early February. Location will be Doc O’Grady’s. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President concerning the exact details and agenda. Great night to bring a prospective Director. Please make every effort to participate. Your voice needs to be heard!
G.C.H.S. “Combined Alumni Basketball Game
The rescheduled game will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at 3:15 p.m. This will follow the boys varsity contest vs. Great Neck North which tips off at 1:30 p.m. If you registered for the “snowed out” Jan. 7 games, no need to re-register, just respond to the e-mail sent about your status. For those who want to participate, cost is $40, includes game shirt. All proceeds will go to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). For complete details, go to our website at GCTMA.ORG.
Upcoming GCHS Athletic Schedule
Saturday, Jan. 14---Girls and Boys Fencing, noon. Tuesday, Jan. 17---Boys JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19---Girls JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21---Boys JV Basketball, 11:30 a.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 1:30 p.m.
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Garden City Crushers capture division championship The Garden City Crushers Travel Soccer Team (U10 Girls) clinched the Long Island Junior Soccer League division championship this past fall. GC Crushers, in their first season of travel soccer, finished the season with a 7-0-3 record giving them first place in the Long Island Junior Soccer League Premier Division, the highest competition level within the league. The team’s offense all season was led by speed demons Ellie Andersen, Emily Eschmann, Leila Massina, Riley McNaboe, Kathryn Monaco, Makaela Morris, and Sophie Rhein, racking up 32 goals for the season, a division best. Crusher’s powerhouse defense of Gracie Krawiec, Tori Ottomanelli, Daly Prybylski, and Elizabeth Staub, along with keeper Zella Coons allowed only 11
goals all season. The team is coached by Amy Monaco and Kerri Andersen. Other soccer achievements for this talented Crushers team included winning the Independence Cup tournament right out of the gate the last weekend in June and going undefeated at the Connecticut Football Club (CFC) Columbus Day Classic Tournament, which is open only to Premier and Select level soccer teams. This competitive tournament is the 3rd Ranked Girls Tournament in the nation over Columbus Day weekend. Garden City Crushers are currently training with Soccer Motiv8 this winter to prepare for the upcoming Spring 2017 Season. Congratulations to the entire Crushers Team and their families for a great first season. Go GC Crushers!
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Now can be accessed thru www. gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier “domain” name. Check it out !!! Signup to be a Director, ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback !!!
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Who We Are
For over 80 years, The Men’s
Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your continued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute!
How You Can Join
The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC School District and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support !!! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members! Go Trojans! Important Any directors who have not paid their annual dues, please mail your $100 check to the treasurer.
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Jim Connolly---President John Blair Bob Leggett---Treasurer Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Bob Basel
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Garden City Boys Swimming and Diving advances to 4-0 Garden City Boy’s Swimming and Diving advanced again last week after the long winter break. Although the team only slightly improved upon previous week’s times, they were able to win against Massapequa with a score of 93 versus 84. The current standings in Conference 1 follow: Syosset 5-0; Garden City 4-0; and Long Beach and Oceanside both tied 3-0. Garden City’s next meet is Friday, Jan. 13 versus Manhasset at Great Neck North Middle School pool facility. The following week, Garden City will face rival Long Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 17th at Long Beach. Please make every effort to
attend these very exciting meets! The breakdown for the Massapequa meet indicate Garden City placed first in eight of twelve events, second in five events, and third in four events. Overall time improvements were made in the 200 Freestyle Relay to 1:34.57, shaving off approximately 2 seconds. Despite an exhausting week, all team members demonstrated complete focus and unrelenting support of one another. Please make every effort to show your support of this winning team by attending the next meet. Go GC!
Captain, Gabriel Ragusa pushing off the block with ruthless determination.
Sophomore, swimmer/diver, John Protano, swimming the anchor position of the winning 200 Medley Relay.
Sophomore, John Kenny in the lead in the 100 Backstroke event
Eighth grader, Cameron Yuen placing first in the diving event.
Enjoying a spot of tea.
Senior, and captain, George Litviuov intense start off the block!
Junior, Evan Jozkowski in the butterfly leg of his 200 Individual Medley.
Coach Anne and the team celebrating the win.
Senior, and captain, John Gaffney in his customary powerful start off the block!
Freshman, Jacob Newmark placing first in the 100 Backstroke event.
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Calling all GCHS Basketball Alumni The snow did not treat us kindly last weekend as both alumni basketball were postponed due to the winter weather. The alumni hoops contests have been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21, at 3:15 p.m. as a “combined” game, with both men and women playing on the same team. For those who registered for the Jan. 7 games and want to participate on Jan. 21 please respond to the e-mail sent this past Tuesday, requesting your status. There is no need to re-register !!! For those who cannot attend on the 21st, send your address to the same e-mail and your game shirt will be mailed to you. For all other alums, there is still open registration available on the TMA website. Cost is $40 which includes game shirt, postgame food and drink specials at Doc O’Grady’s. Most of the proceeds will be donated to the National Alliance
on Mental Illness (NAMI). Please go to GCTMA.ORG for more details and to register for the game. Although we will welcome “walkups” it’s important for all those planning on being a part of day to register in order to assure your names being included in the game day program. Looking forward to seeing all back on the hardwood! Here’s a list of the day’s activities.
A Day of GCHS Basketball
GCHS Boys J.V. vs. Great Neck North - 11:30 a.m. GCHS Boys Varsity vs. Great Neck North - 1:30 p.m. Alumni Game-Combined Men and Women - 3:15 p.m Post-game party at Doc O’Grady’s starts immediately following the completion of the alumni game!
2017 GCAA Baseball and softball registration
2017 GCAA Baseball and Softball online registration is now open on our Little League webpage www.leaguelineup.com/gcaa. Avoid paying a late fee as pricing goes up after March 1st, 2017. Also, we will only be accepting players after this date provided we have openings so don’t get shut out. First year players are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate. It can be submitted two ways... email joegcbaseball@gmail.com regular mail: GCAA, PO Box 4, Garden City, NY 11530 Any parent wanting to coach or vol-
unteer needs to complete the volunteer section when registering. You will also need to download the PDF application. See link below. http://www.leaguelineup.com/ handouts.asp?url=gcaa&sid=416224695 Please fill it out and email back to joegcbaseball@gmail.com or mail it in to GCAA PO Box 4 Garden City, NY 11530 We are looking for division coordinators for the Rookie East (5 year old) and Rookie West (5 year old) divisions. Please email Joe Griffin at joegcbaseball@gmail.com if you are interested.
Garden City Community Park News Men’s Tennis Programs
Back by popular demand the Department of Recreation and Parks is happy to announce two new men’s tennis programs, both to be held at our Garden City Community Park Tennis Center. Our Men’s Learn and Play Tennis Program is for players leveled 2.5 – 3.0. You are invited to partake in this hour long program on Sunday nights from 7:30 – 8:30pm. The cost of this program is $200. Our Men’s Ladder Tennis Program is for more advanced players with a skill level of 3.5 – 4.5. In this program, we invite you to take advantage of our high intensity workout on Thursday nights from 9:00 - 10:30 pm. This tennis program will carry a $299 registration fee. Sunday night classes will begin January 22nd and Thursday night classes will begin January 26th. Why play tennis anywhere else but in your hometown? To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or download an application at www. gardencityrecreaton.org. If you have a password, register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net. If you do not have a password, please visit our office to register for one! Please make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”. For further information please call the Tennis Center at 516-483-2525.
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A Successful 2016. Looking Forward to Helping You Buy or Sell Your Home in 2017. SOLD
Garden City, NY SD #18. MLS# 2770336. LP $1,698,000.
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Garden City, NY SD #18. MLS# 2842705. LP $1,625,000.
Garden City, NY SD #18. MLS# 2853762. LP $1,198.000.
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Rockville Centre, NY SD #21. MLS# 2796157. LP $1,499,000.
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Rockville Centre, NY SD #21. MLS# 2775366. LP $1,379,000.
Rockville Centre, NY SD #21. MLS# 2794278. LP $1,195,000.
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40 Atkinson Road, Rockville Centre 600 Ray Street, Unit 10 – 14, Freeport 304 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook
Rockville Centre, NY SD #21. MLS# 2806098. LP $1,648,800.
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Rockville Centre, NY SD #21. MLS# 2795979. LP $1,175,000.
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Point Lookout, NY SD #28. MLS# 2841447. $2,992,000.
Rockville Centre, NY SD #21. MLS# 2883352. $1,498,000.
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Rockville Centre, NY SD #21. MLS# 2881016. $1,198,000.
Rockville Centre, NY SD #21. MLS# 2892017. $1,098,000.
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Sunday, January 15th, 12:00 – 2:00pm 191 Wickham Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893895. $840,000.
Sunday, January 15th, 1:30 – 3:30pm 101 Mulberry Avenue, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2886631. $825,000.
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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath SD #18. MLS# 2887889. $699,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2888807. $929,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893180. $835,000.
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Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. Co-op. SD #18. MLS# 2904245. $259,000.
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Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2895977. $589,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2896737. $699,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2898732. $889,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2896055. $899,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2885328. $899,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2900991. $1,169,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2851595. $2,100,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2771202. $2,199,000.
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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2881082. $1,050,000.
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Saturday, January 14th, 12:00 – 1:30pm 118 Andover Rd., Rockville Centre, NY 5-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2881016. $1,198,000.
Saturday, January 14th, 2:00 – 3:30pm 116 Vernon Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 6-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #11. MLS# 2831539. $849,000.
Saturday, January 14th, 2:00 – 3:30pm 101 S. Lewis Pl., Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2900081. $828,000.
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Floral Park, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. Co-op. SD #22. MLS# 2900965. $270,000.
Levittown, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #5. MLS# 2845990. $429,000.
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Franklin Square, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2904980. $599,000.
Franklin Square, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2891849. $459,000.
Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2892502. $485,000.
Southampton, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. Rental. SD #6. MLS# 2892643. $50,000/Aug-Labor Day.
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Malverne, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #12. MLS# 2890632. $479,000.
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Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2893199. $630,000.
Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #16. MLS# 2891688. $639,000.
Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2896253. $685,000.
Holliswood, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #26. MLS# P1267914. $899,000.
Centre Island, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2875726. $1,495,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2883352. $1,498,000.
Point Lookout, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #28. MLS# 2841447. $2,992,000.
2110 Grandview Drive, Orient, NY 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2831834. $3,295,000.
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Old Westbury, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2877360. $1,288,000.
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100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. Rental. SD #18. MLS# 2878862. $4,100/mo.
100 Hilton Ave., Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. Rental. SD #18. MLS# 2877133. $5,150/mo.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2867989. $675,000.
111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2888547. $675,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893104. $679,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2885239. $775,000.
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