The Garden City News by Litmor Publishing

Friday, June 9, 2017

Vol. 93, No.38

FOUNDED 1923

LOCALLY OWNED AND EDITED

Barb’s Beer PAGE 55 n GC stable? PAGE 34

Village cited for racism, police brutality in suit

LONG ISLAND CHAMPS

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

“Shame on you, Garden City!” was the statement made at a June 1 press conference in Hempstead inside the law offices of Frederick Brewington, who is representing a former corrections officer who claims he was roughed up by Garden City Police Officers. Brewington is also the attorney who won a federal fair housing discrimination case against the Village of Garden City. Brewington represents former (retired) county corrections officer and Army veteran Ronald Lanier, who was detained by GCPD at the Mineola Western Beef supermarket as they searched for a black male suspect who stole handbags from the Lord & Taylor’s on Franklin Avenue. The GCPD officers identified by the alleged victim and named in the federal lawsuit are John Russell, George Byrd, Sargent Mauren (first name not provided) and Lieutenant Gerard Kniesel. To make their identities clear, Brewington distributed a photograph Lanier See page 27

Despite protests, board approves new zoning Garden City High School’s Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team beat Suffolk County champion Eastport South Manor in the Long Island Championship on June 3rd. The boys are headed to the state playoffs. See page 62 for full story and photos.

Interim schools superintendent appointed BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

On an unusually chilly June night this past Tuesday, the Garden City Board of Education and several district faculty members gave a warm welcome to the next superintendent of schools in the district. The board’s monthly work session featured a special vote to confirm the post for 2017-2018, with a midsummer start. The board unanimously approved a one academic

year contract for Dr. Alan Groveman to serve as Interim Superintendent of Schools in Garden City, starting August 1 and running through July 31, 2018, with $240,000 compensation. Dr. Groveman, a resident of East Northport, received his master’s in education and doctorate in educational administration from Teachers College at Colombia University as well as a master’s in school psychology from the University

of Rhode Island. He completed undergraduate studies in both mathematics and psychology at the City University of New York. For ten years Dr. Groveman was superintendent of the Connetquot Central School District of Islip. He is also a past president of the Suffolk County School Superintendent Association. This July Dr. Groveman will be working with Garden See page 26

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND If public hearings on Garden City’s local laws could extend into a sudden-death overtime, the June 1 Board of Trustees meeting featured just that as a furious rally by two unusual allies stirred an audience of 50 residents. Ultimately the flurry of three bold public comments was unsuccessful and the Board of Trustees voted, 8-0, to change certain zoning restrictions within the Village’s “T-Zone” area, specifically making it easier for more restaurants and banks to open in the area. The June 1 vote was immediately preceded by dramatic speeches. First came the signature 7th Street mom and pops as Mary and Norm Zimmer, proprietors of Culinary Heights as well as longtime village residents, urged the board to reconsider the path of the village hub. Second was a return to the podium for the Albanese Organization, represented by Executive Vice President Russell Matthews. He presented the Board of Trustees with a letter from the Albanese Organization representing his company as well as Castagna Realty of Manhasset, owner and operators of The Americana since 1955. He says timing was such with the proposal, the May 18 hearing and a FOIL request he submitted at that time that he didn’t get material on the proposed (now-adopted) law in time for the hearing. See page 27

GCHS Girls lacrosse brings home LI Championship PAGES 60-61 Hearing planned re: handicapped parking spaces PAGE 3

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Summer in the Village

Garden City will kick off the summer season this Friday evening, June 9th, with its annual Belmont Festival on Seventh Street. Enjoy face painters, pony rides, live bands and the return of the “best cooked wings” in Garden City. On June 9 local restaurants will be grilling against each other in the popular “Wing Off” competition. In prior years the Belmont Festival’s Wing Off challenge has led proceeds from each plate to benefit the Ace in the Hole Foundation, created in 2008 to honor 1st Lt. Michael LiCalzi, a Garden City resident who lost his life while serving his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom; the Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation (the Mollie Fund) started by Jack and Maggie Biggane in mem-

ory of their daughter, as well as the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc., which provides scholarships to deserving Garden City High School seniors as well as assistance to community members in need. The Garden City Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 10th as well. The indoor eating area has been renovated and additional outdoor seating has also been provided. Due to popular demand, the Recreation Commission has added additional special events to its calendar this year, so there’s even more to do at the pool than in the past. Summer in Garden City is here enjoy all there is to offer!

“Hearing aids and good hearing (are) not the same. A hearing aid is one-third product and two-thirds process…The reason for my success rests in these patients’ recognition of the continuing, longterm professional care component that I apply on their behalf.” Dr. Sullivan in Wall Street Journal: January 19, 2017

Roy F. Sullivan, Ph.D. Garden City Hearing Services

www.GCHS-Sullivan.com (516)-294-0253

Inquire of your family physician about our reputation or visit: www.Healthgrades.com* Search Specialty: Audiology Location: New York

Residing and practicing in Garden City more than forty years.

Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Memorial Day disappointment

To the Editor: It was with great sadness I read the email that was sent to me from the Village of Garden City on Sunday, May 28th, that the Memorial Day Parade would be canceled due to the pending severe storms that were predicted for the time of the parade. The decision to cancel the parade was made the day prior to the day of the parade. How many times have we heard a weather report prediction only to find that the weather did not equal what the prediction was.? It would have been more advisable for those people who made the decision to cancel, to wait until the morning of the parade and then make an educated decision. The parade could have been canceled Monday morning up to 9 a.m. If that was done, the weather conditions at that time would not have indicated the parade be canceled and the parade would have happened. Memorial Day is a federal holiday

for remembering the soldiers who died while serving in our country’s armed forces for our freedom. Our servicemen who died did not have the option of not doing their job. We should be ashamed of ourselves for not understanding why we celebrate Memorial Day. We must remember to always stand and honor these servicemen. The school bands have been practicing for the big day. The scouts have been anticipating their march in the parade. The parents and grandparents have been waiting proudly to view their marchers. Everyone was anticipating the day. What have we taught these children? That if there is a remote possibility of discomfort then it is perfectly okay to say we are not going forward with our plans regardless of the planned activity. Everyone was ready to participate in the parade. It did not require schedule changes or vacations shortened. Everyone who was supposed to march See page 32

Mobility impaired committee to present parking plan to Village

On Thursday, June 15 at 7 PM the Mobility Impaired Committee (MIC) will present its plan to place three handicapped spaces on 7th Street between Hilton and Franklin Avenues. The spots would be located in front of Leos, Dunkin Donuts and Chase Bank. Members of the committee have met with traffic representatives from the Property Owners Associations and reached out to several businesses along 7th Street. All handicapped spaces on 7th Street between Hilton and Franklin are located in the rear parking lots requiring the disabled to cross traffic and loading zones before entering the back of the stores. The MIC would like to thank the

School Board for approving the construction of new bathrooms in the high school between the gymnasium and the theater. The new ADA compliant bathrooms will be a welcoming addition to the high school. The MIC also wants to thank Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kevin Ocker for the new-handicapped spaces along the adult pool. The MIC will set up a meeting at the Village pool later in the month to get feedback from residents about the parking, the new gate (coming in a few weeks) and other improvements for the disabled. For any additional information please call Gerry Kelly at 502-6710 or gerry7th@gmail.com

Yes!

I want to subscribe to

☐ 1 yr............ $35

The Garden City News

Published every Friday by Litmor Publishing Corp. Entered as Periodical Matter in the Post Office at Garden City, N.Y. 11530 - USPS 213-580

Robert L. Morgan, Publisher 1974-1994 • Mary J. Morgan, Publisher 1994

• Meg Morgan Norris, Publisher and Editor • Edward O. Norris, General Manager GARDEN CITY NEWS PHONE 294-8900 821 FRANKLIN AVE., GARDEN CITY, N.Y. 11530 Postmaster: Send Address Change to Garden City News 821 Franklin Ave., Garden City, Suite 208, N.Y. 11530

☐ 2 yr ...........$59

Name Address City E-mail Phone

Zip

Send To:

Card #

The Garden City News

821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208 Garden City, N.Y. 11530

Name on card Exp. Date

☐ 3 yr ...........$85 * Please add $10 per year for delivery out of Nassau County

☐ Visa ☐ Mastercard ☐ Check

CVC #

enclosed

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND At the next Traffic Commission meeting on Thursday, June 15 at 7pm inside Village Hall, the community’s support of a petition for disabled parking spaces on 7th Street will be formally presented, complete with a petition that has garnered 241 signatures from across the country. The petition was created by WPOA President and Chairman of the Mobility Impaired Committee Gerry Kelly. The Change.org document explains that the Mobility Impaired Committee is asking for three spaces along the block from Franklin Avenue to Hilton Avenue. “Currently, all handicapped parking is in the rear of the 7th Street parking lots. All spaces in the back lots require disabled residents and visitors to navigate crossing traffic and enter stores from the back,” Kelly wrote. In an interview with The Garden City News on June 6, he said the three spaces would mean one in front of Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins on the north side of 7th Street and two on the south (westbound) side. Those would be a space right at the southwest corner of 7thin front of Leo’s restaurant and a third located further east, towards the Chase Bank and the Seventh Street Gourmet deli at 100 7th Street. Kelly says that provides some additional

access to the last small shopping block in the downtown. This layout would create balance while assisting to bring new business to merchants. Kelly briefly addressed the Board of Trustees at their June 1 meeting. He says it must have been magic for him to have gotten a parking space on 7th Street right in front of his destination for lunch that afternoon, Walk Street, creating just a distance of 20 feet for him to walk (to Walk Street). Kelly, a former City Councilman in Wilmington, Delaware, suffers from multiple sclerosis and uses a walker. “For a disabled person that is rare. Usually we are assigned to the back (parking lot 7S) and that’s a longstanding tradition I guess in Garden City. The Chamber of Commerce has been at odds with the Mobility Impaired Committee from the beginning, saying that just a few spaces on 7th Street would be off-base and something we could not do,” Kelly told the trustees last week. He considered a proposal from the May 18 public hearing involving shared parking downtown and the potential impact that would have on disabled people’s access to parking spots. “I have full confidence in our Board of Trustees, but when you say shared parking for disabled it puts up an antenna in my mind -- -- what do they

mean by shared parking? I am not sure what that is,” he said. Because the Board of Trustees took off the continuation of a public hearing on the downtown parking, Kelly says his comments were a preview of the coming Traffic Commission meeting on Thursday. Kelly does not know what objections the Chamber of Commerce could raise on Thursday, but the proposal was already a compromise and dragged for the last eight months to the Traffic Commission. The Mobility Impaired Committee is hoping for a Commission vote now. The initiative started when then-Deputy Mayor Richard Silver was the Traffic Commission chair, and now EPOA Trustee Mark Hyer is presiding at the meeting. The once in 60 days Commission schedule for meetings has not helped either. Originally seven handicapped spaces were sought – two more in Lot 7S and five all along 7th Street. The Mobility Impaired Committee will attend the June 15 Traffic Commission meeting and they expect a number of supporters who signed the petition, plenty of Village of Garden City residents, to join them. “Three spaces would be a welcoming sign to 7th Street for the disabled. We have heard good feedback from the merchants, businesses and landlords as well. There is a lot of support among

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Traffic Commission hearing on handicapped parking for 7th St.

individual business owners. So far the Chamber has created more of a barrier than a welcome mat. It is an ongoing struggle to make parking on 7th Street good for merchants and residents and by putting some handicapped spaces, you would open the door to a lot more of the elderly population who have a lot of liquidity – all of a sudden lots of seniors and disabled folks who have the finances to spend on 7th Street would be welcomed. So many parents and their parents would like to have lunch at Leo’s and all the other places, but they just do not feel it is accessible,” Kelly said. Supporters tell similar stories as they rally for the new handicapped parking. On Change.org Charlotte Caswell of Portland, Oregon wrote about her mother’s experience on Garden City’s hub of 7th Street: “My mother used to live in Hilton Hall. She was so terrified to walk across (cars don’t stop for anyone, even elderly people in the crosswalk) that she considered driving to stores located right across the street. She quickly learned there aren’t enough handicapped parking spaces and none on 7th Street so instead, she stopped going to the shops on 7th Street. Also, the cobblestone sidewalks flanking 7th Street make it extremely difficult for anyone using a Continued on page 46

19 Office Locations Serving Long Island!

www.coachrealtors.com

OPEN HOUSE

50 Chestnut Street Saturday 6/10 & Sunday 6/11 • 2-4PM

JUST LISTED: Spacious farm ranch, perfect as is or great expansion possibilities. First Floor: Large living room with fireplace, over sized formal dining room with custom built in corner cabinet, eat in kitchen /family room, three exposure sun room, Master Suite with w/walk-in closets, laundry, large deck and 2 car attached garage. Second floor: 2 huge bedrooms , hall bath and lots of storage. Basement is a huge unfinished space with high ceilings and unlimited potential. Situated on 100x150 professionally landscaped property, this home is conveniently located near to town, LIRR and all major highways. Asking price $1,199,000 Jayne McGratty, CLHMS Licensed RE Salesperson Mobile: 516-286-2831 116 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530 | 516-746-5511

Coach Realtors Garden City

The Garden City News Friday, June 2, 2017

What’s Important to You is Important to Us!

Deirdre Albertson

OPEN HOUSES

Sat & Sun 12-2PM 203 Weyford Terrace

Saturday 1-3PM 34 Kensington Rd.

Sat & Sun 1-3PM 130 Meadow St.

Sat & Sun 2-4PM 50 Chestnut St.

Sun. 11:30AM-1:30PM 22 Main Ave.

Patricia Aprigliano

3BR, 2.5 Bth, CH Col, Adelphi Estates Spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath split in Spacious and elegant 3BR split level Great 3 BR, 2 bath farm ranch,100x150 $969,000 100x180 prop. Low taxes! $749,000 Section, EIK, Large Den $999,000 heart of the estates $1,199,000. Susan Bashian

Sunday 12-2PM 54 Maxwell Rd.

Sunday 1-3PM 116 3rd St.

Sunday 2-4PM 62 Transverse Rd.

Estates Split 3 BRs, 2 bth FR fin. bsmt. Low Taxes! Nr RR, pk, school. $719,000

Sunday 3-5PM 36 Hilton Ave.

Sunday 2-4PM 55 Meadow St.

Laura Baymack

Stephen Baymack

Mint 3/4 Br, 2.5 B Farm Ranch Beautiful, move in condition 4 BR, 2.5 Bath Sunny colonial near to town and RR. 3 bed- Casually luxurious & refined in town $649,000 living. 6BR, 4.55Ba $1,859,000 w/1st fl Master Suite $999,000 Col w/gourmet EIK/great rm $1,490,000 rooms, 2 baths, cac

Split mint condition new kitchen/bath, young roof, boiler & cac $789,000

New Price Andrea Bharucha

Suzanne Blair

Extensively reno Mediterranean over an Cen Sec 8BR/4.5ba Col w EIK/ Mint C/H Brick colonial 5 BR 4.5 acre prop. Luxury appointments $2,798,000 FR, 3fp, shy .5 acre $1,995,000 bath, 100 x 263 lot. $1,895,000

1 of-a-kind Mediterranean 5BR 4.5BA sits on 1+acr $1,850,000

New Price

Brand new construction 4BRs, 2,5bas perfect layout & location $1,785,000

New Price

Liz Breslin

Stunning 7BR Storybook Tudor on 100 x 150 property $1,599,000

Estates 6BR/3.55 ba Tudor 100x100 4 BR 3.5 bath Barnes Col. Diamond 5 BR, 3.5 bath Col on Gracious 5BR, 3.5/BTH EstAdelphi $1,249,000 Col w/front porch pro, Grand entry foyer, 4000 sf1,599,000 $1,575,000 112 x 122 $1,199,000

Missy Burns

New Price

In Contract

Coming Attraction

Barbara Chmil

James Clements

Fab SH Col Style w/Wolf/SubZero EIK Colonial in heart the Estates. 3 br, 2.5 Lovely 3 br, 1.5 bath Colonial, Regal Gem! Six BRs 2.5 Baths! Designer New+ Complete Reno Mott Sec 3BR/ $979,000 1.5Bath Col. 63 x 117 prop $969,000 w/adjacent 19 x 15 Fam Rm $1,189,000 bath. Kitchen opens to den. $1,079,000 close to train $849,000 Kit. Private Park like Prop

Arlene Conigliaro Kate Crofton

Stephanie Cullum

Bill Eckel

Beth Ann Falk

Laura Fitzgerald Nancy Giannone Pamela Goeller Karen Guendjoian Denise Donlon Not Pictured: Alexis Cotsalas, Sheila Rice , Tara Rice, Ashley Rogers

116 Seventh St. Garden City NY | 516-746-5511

Lisa Fedor

Karen Haggerty Regina Harrington Christina Hirschfield

Cathleen Fenne Whelan

19 Office Locations Serving Long Island

In Contract

Mint Mott! 4 Br, 2B with updated EIK and den $925,000

Luxury Rentals Available!

Estates Tudor, 3BR, 1.5 baths $879,000

Michael Kelly

Monica Kiely

Immac. 3 BR Side hall Col in West w/ many updates $879,000

Beautifully Updated 4 BR 2 Bath Cape, Central Air, IGS, Low Taxes $799,000

Or Mayer

Cheryl Adams McAuliffe

Lovely 3 BR Western Section Col w/2car gar, Lo taxes $769,000

Colonial 3 BR, 1.5 Bath, Family Rm, Excellent cond. low tax $715.000

In Contract

Updated Cape 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Ba $710,000

Tara Marie Iori

Turn-key lifestyle 2BR 2BA Condo parking $729,000

New Listing

Beautifully renovated Doorman building in the heart of the Village! Steps to shopping, dining, train & more. Boasting 9 ft. ceilings, generous moldings, oak flooring, custom kitchen, laundry in apartment and storage unit in basement.

1 Bdrm/1 Bth $2950/mo. 2 Bdrm/2 Bth $4000/mo. Available for immediate occupancy. Call for appointment.

Jayne McGratty Armstrong

Cathleen Fennessy Whelan Licensed Associate Broker Your Local Realtor with Global Affiliations Let me help you with your Real Estate Needs Anywhere in The World!

FAB 2BR/2.5bath Condo 7th St! Top fl. corner unit in elevator bldg!$965,000

Mint condition 2 Br, 1 Bath, firepl ace $512,000

Kristen Laird

516-746-5511

Roseanne McMahon

Lovely Stewart Manor Col with Mint 3BR/2ba Exp Cape! CAC, G.C.So Charming 3/4 BR 2 Bth walk Sunny Spacious Corner Unit. Mstr BR Cathedral Gardens. 3BR 2.5BA recent- Barbara Moore Kit/FmRm $729,000 IGS, Gas heat. Low taxes! $599,000 train/shops, Lo taxes $470,700 Ste & Double BR w/2 closets $549,000 ly renovated Pristine Split $499,000

New Price

Rental Patricia O Grady

West Hempstead New construction heart of Floral PK 3BR, 2.5B Col w/fab FR 50 x Mineola Stunning 2 Br, 2B with ter- Franklin Square roomy Charming Luxury Doorman Bldg Beaut Reno town 5BR 3ba Col lot of storage. 825,000$ 115 prop. Near to Covert Ave. $799,000 race/garage $299,000” $299,000 cape in Gardenia Pk section.$549,000 1BR Cust Finishes June Occup $2950/mo Julie O’Neill

Cathleen Fennessy Whelan

Mary Weille

Kathleen Thornton

Vivian Tener

Patricia Savella. Angela Linda Sambus John H Russo

Please follow us on Facebook - Coach Realtors Garden City

Sharon Redmond

Elise Ronzetti

Laura Rich

Theanne Ricci

Maribeth Quinn

Louisa Pironi

Rita Paiewonsky

www.coachrealtors.com

Friday, June 2, 2017 The Garden City News

Christina Hirschfield

The Garden City News Friday, June 9, 2017

www.coachrealtors.com

19 Office Locations Serving Long Island!

Just Listed! New To Market! 55 Meadow Street OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2-4PM

Welcome to this charming, sun drenched Colonial! This home has been updated and is stylish throughout. You are welcomed to the home when you step into the cozy sunporch with double sets of French doors that lead to both the living room with wood burning fireplace and the dining room. Adjoining the dining room is the butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry that opens to the kitchen. The kitchen has quartz countertops and updated appliances. Completing the first floor is an updated full bath. The second floor offers a master bedroom, two additional bedrooms and spacious hall bath with a walk in shower and Jacuzzi tub. There is a full walk up attic for storage, and a finished basement with a newly tiled floor for additional recreation space.

Offered at $649,000 Liz Breslin Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker Platinum Level of Achievement Office: 516-746-5511 Mobile: 516-375-7081 email: lbreslin@coachrealtors.com

116 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530 | 516-746-5511

Coach Realtors Garden City

www.coachrealtors.com

19 Office Locations Serving Long Island!

First Showing

203 Weyford Terrace OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 12-2PM

Welcome to this bright and sunny expanded split level perfectly situated on lovely 60 x 110 manicured property. Located on a lovely tree lined street in the desirable Estates Section of Town, this well maintained home combines warmth and generous living space which makes for a comfortable environment ideally suited for entertaining. An entry foyer leads us in many directions: to the large living room adjacent to the dining room, or thru to the kitchen with its granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances and on to the family/great room with eating & sitting areas all set up to enjoy the fireplace. From this room sliding glass doors provide easy access to the beautiful landscaped & very private yard. The main hall also leads us up to the 3 bedrooms which includes a master w/full bath and 2 additional bedrooms & large hall bath, or down to another family room with half bath, and a finished rec room, laundry, utilities and storage. Some of its many amenities include an oversized garage, CAC, IGS, 4 zone gas heat, hardwood floors, and a location convenient to schools, LIRR and all.

Offered at $969,000 Maureen Lane CBR CHMS Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker Office: 516-536-8100 ext 23 Mobile:516-220-5432 mlane@coachrealtors.com

Linda Sambus CRS, CLHMS, ABR, CHMS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Office: 516-746-5511 Mobile: 516-647-2370 lsambus@coachrealtors.com

116 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530 | 516-746-5511

Coach Realtors Garden City

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Robert McMillan to speak on immigration at Community Church Forum BY MELVA VICTORINO On Sunday, June 11th, at 9:15 – 10:15 AM, Mr. Robert R. McMillan will address the Sunday Forum Series at the Garden City Community Church, on “The Past and Future of Immigration.” With a Power Point presentation, Mr. McMillan takes us on a journey about the history of people from around the world who chose to migrate to the United States. The presentation also covers the details of the controversial Executive Orders by President Trump, Sanctuary cities, and the reaction from around the country. From there, he covers current issues drawing significant media attention, including the status of immigration issues in the Congress. Should our borders be made secure? Should illegal aliens be given amnesty and be permitted to remain in the United States? Mr. McMillan also covers the legal issues surrounding the employment of illegal immigrants, along with questions about the enforcement of such laws. Who were the first legal immigrants to the United States? And how did our immigration laws evolve over the last two hundred years? There is probably no area in the public arena which will get more attention over the next few years, and his presentation objectively reviews the issues, along with some personal points of view. Robert R. McMillan is a retired attorney. After running for the United States Senate in 1988 and winning editorial “praise” from “The New York Times”, Mr. McMillan was named by President George Bush to the Board of the Panama Canal Commission and confirmed by the United States Senate for the post on November 19, 1989. On October 27, 1993, Mr. McMillan

Robert R. McMillan was elected Chairman of the Commission’s Board of Directors -- the first person who was not an official of the Department of Defense to serve as Chairman. He also served as an Assistant to Richard M. Nixon, as Counsel to U.S. Senator Kenneth B. Keating where he was directly involved in the Cuban Missiles Crisis, and in a wide range of assignments as a Corporate Officer of Avon Products, Inc, including the Asia Pacific Profit Center. Mr. McMillan has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association

for six years, the first non-physician to serve on that Board, and he is a Member of the Board of Directors of Madison National Bank. He also served on the Board of Directors of WellChoice, Inc. from 1995 through 2005 and on the Board of Lumex, Inc. from 1984 to 1997. In 1987, Mr. McMillan founded the Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. and served as its Chairman until 2001. The Partnership is the first suburban coalition in the United States of business, banking, labor, religious organizations and institutions of higher learning to build and facilitate the construction of affordable housing. Mr. McMillan co-hosted Face-Off for over fourteen years. A PBS television show, Face-Off was seen throughout the metropolitan New York and Albany areas. In addition he has provided political commentary on Cable Television over MSNBC, CNN, and Fox. Occasionally, he has written columns for “Newsday” and “The New York Times”. In addition, he has written two books, “Global Passage--Transformation of Panama and the Panama Canal” and “Columns: Marilyn Monroe to Vietnam and Iraq”. The Community is invited to attend the forum in the church parlor. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation. Worship service this Sunday is at10:30 AM in the sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during service. For the Summer, service there will be 9:30 AM. The Garden City Community Church is located at Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 746-1700 or visit our website at www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org

JOIN US

THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017, AT 7 PM

LASIK OPEN HOUSE WITH DR. BRAD KLIGMAN 520 Franklin Avenue, Suite 251, Garden City, NY 11530 All attendees will receive:

A Complimentary Consultation Interest-Free Financing A Lifetime Commitment

1,000 LASIK Savings

FIND YOUR FREEDOM.

DISCOVER LASIK.

Ask us about our community superstar program!

To RSVP, call 855-650-7100 or email Nichole at nshearer@sightmd.com

Official LASIK Provider for the New York Mets

9 Mayor@gardencityny.net The Board of Trustees and the Village Staff are embarking on new methods and procedures to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants. We are no longer publishing the “Mayor’s Column.” We hope to make this our new weekly column to advise you of matters that the Village is working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating and making changes to the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information.

Sidewalk Repairs

This week the Village will be mailing sidewalk repair notifications to residents and businesses. There have been questions in the past about sidewalk repairs and how the Village determines where and when to repair a sidewalk. The Village follows the 2010 Department of Justice ADA guidelines, which set the standard. That standard is a ¼” rise, which means if a sidewalk is raised >1/4” it is in violation and should be repaired. A Garden City licensed civil engineer makes this determination. The Village strives to keep all sidewalks in compliance. There are multiple methods for deciding which sidewalks get repaired in any given year. “First and foremost if we are paving a road we will cite any sidewalk on that road that needs repair based on the standards mentioned,” Department of Public Works Superintendent Joe DiFrancisco said. “We don’t automatically repair all sidewalks on a road we are paving.” Other factors used to determine sidewalk repair are: • If DPW receives written notice from a resident or business alerting DPW to a sidewalk that might be in need of repair DPW will inspect it and if deemed necessary put the owner on notice that it needs to be repaired • If DPW receives written notice from a homeowner asking to have their sidewalk repaired DPW will have it repaired • In some cases the Garden City Police Department will notify DPW of a sidewalk possibly in need of repair if they happen to encounter it in the course of doing their job. (e.g. taking a report for a trip and fall) If you are cited to have your sidewalk repaired and you choose to have the Village contractors do the work, the Board of Trustees has waived the administration fee associated with this work. Village-owned sidewalks are

addressed in the same way all sidewalks are addressed. If DPW is paving a road that contains Village-owned sidewalks DPW will evaluate the sidewalks and repair as necessary, and if anyone contacts DPW in writing citing a Village-owned sidewalk in need of repair DPW will inspect it and act accordingly. “The Village has taken the initiative in regards to Village-owned sidewalks. Sidewalks around Village Hall, St. Paul’s, the Library and other Village properties are evaluated because of the heavy foot traffic they sustain, and we will continue to be proactive in this regard,” Mr. DiFrancisco further noted. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Department of Public Works at 516465-4011.

Board's Priorities List

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held June 1, 2017, Trustees, in a public work session, discussed a list of priorities intended to help Trustees set, maintain and keep priorities during the next year to 18 months. “The purpose of this list is to keep us and staff focused on certain matters and to commit to deadlines to get things accomplished,” Mayor Brian C. Daughney said. “Generally, the list is comprised of items that are long term in nature, or involve a large sum of money, or may change the way a department operates, or part of the way a department operates." Members of the Board discussed the list and the projects, and sought input from department heads, including Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, as to the scope of the project and the timelines. Mr. Suozzi and members of the Board noted that work on several items, such as the water tower replacement, are well underway. Village Treasurer Irene Woo, and the Village's Superintendent of Buildings, Ausberto Huertas, Jr., advised the Board of the work that had been commenced by them, along with the efforts of Courtney Rosenblatt, Village Auditor, to identify potential accounting. tax and financial software and systems. Trustee Robert Bolebruch emphasized the need for these financial systems to interact with each other, particularly during budget season. “This integration will enable upper management to truly work together on any given project,” he said. Members of the Board stressed that list is intended to be, and necessarily has to be, fluid. As time progresses and matters are investigated and addressed and information is learned, the scope of the matter may well change. The Mayor also noted "there

w w w . ga r de n cit yn y. net

may be legal issues, civil service or union contract issues, public safety issues,” all of which can impact the timing of addressing and solving an issue on the list. “It is not an all-encompassing list, there are many other things we are working on, thinking about, that will continue to go on,” Mayor Daughney said. Numerous priorities are included on the list, including St. Paul’s, integrating the Village’s three major financial systems, hiring a Human Resources attorney, the Recreation and Parks Department’s Strategic Plan and more. To read the list in full, visit the Alerts section of the Village’s website, www.gardencityny.net.

2016 Drinking Water Quality Report

The Village of Garden City’s 2016 Drinking Water Quality Report has been delivered to all residences and is designed to inform you about the quality water and services delivered on a daily basis. The Village is pleased to report that Garden City’s drinking water is safe and meets all Federal and State requirements. In accordance with State regulations, the Village routinely monitors your drinking water for numerous parameters. In fact, more than 130 separate parameters are tested in each

of the Village’s wells numerous times a year. Through projects approved as part of the Village’s Five-Year Capital Plan, strategic investments continue to be made in the maintenance of and upgrades to the water distribution and supply infrastructure. In 2017, Garden City is planning on replacing the elevated tank on Old Country Road, updating the existing computerized control system (known as SCADA), replacing old water mains and installing a new building to cover the treatment system at Well Nos. 13 and 14. The improvements and modernization of Garden City’s water infrastructure will maintain and improve the delivery, quality and reliability of Garden City’s water supply for decades to come.

Buckle Up New York Campaign Results

The Garden City Police Department participated in the Statewide BuckleUp New York, Click It or Ticket enforcement initiative May 22 through June 4. The enforcement of seat belt and child restraint laws saves lives. During this initiative, highly visible patrols and checkpoints were conducted throughout the Village, tarSee page 52

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

THE OFFICE CAT BY GABBY TABBY That’s a lot of gum: On May 31st, CVS Pharmacy reported that a man entered the store and filled a bag with gum from the candy shelves and then proceeded to leave the store without paying for the items. Total loss is approximately $880. Identity theft: On May 31st the Garden City Police Department began investigating a report of identity theft in which a resident’s mailing address was changed. In addition, there was an attempt to open a credit card using the personal information of the resident without authorization. Car fire: On May 31st GCPD assisted Garden City firefighters as they extinguished a vehicle fire in the driveway of a Euston Road residence. Bridge hit: On May 31st a tractor trailer traveling northbound struck the Nassau Boulevard train trestle. The operator, a 28 year old Hartford, CT man, was charged with disobeying bridge clearance signs. The vehicle was damaged. There were no reported injuries. Illegal dumping: Upon investigation by the Garden City and MTA Police Departments, a 44 year old Franklin Square man was arrested for illegally dumping construction debris along the Herricks Road LIRR right-of-

way on May 17th. He was charged with trespass and littering. Multiple violations: On June 1st, Garden City Police arrested a 74 year old Hempstead man for allegedly driving on Stewart Avenue with 22 license suspensions, a revoked registration and going at an excessive speed. More violations: Also on June 1st, Garden City Police arrested a 27 year old Garden City man for allegedly driving on Commercial Avenue with 14 license suspensions, unsafe lane usage and uninsured operation. And another: Also on June 1st, as result of a traffic stop investigation on Clinton Road, a 30 year old Hempstead was arrested for driving with 12 license suspensions, uninspected vehicle, expired registration, defective brake light, and uninsured operation. Revoked license: On June 2nd, upon investigation, Officers arrested a 39 year old Locust Valley man on Meadow Street for allegedly driving with a revoked license due to a prior

DWI arrest, two license suspensions, defective brake lights, unregistered vehicle, and uninsured operation. Housekeeper arrested: On June 3rd, after an investigation of ongoing thefts inside two Garden City residences, Garden City Detectives arrested a 45 year old Hempstead woman for allegedly possessing stolen property from both homes. The subject was employed as the housekeeper at both locations. The investigation is ongoing. More license problems: On June 3rd, upon investigation of a speeding auto on Rockaway Avenue, a 40 year old Hicksville man was charged with driving with five license suspensions, excessive speed (50 mph in a 30 mph zone), and uninsured vehicle. Leaving the scene: On June 4th Garden City Police officers investigat-

ed a report of a two vehicle property damage accident on Herricks Road where one of the vehicles left the scene without exchanging information. Speeder: On June 5th, upon investigation of a speeding vehicle on Stewart Avenue, Garden City Officers arrested a 25 year old Roslyn man for alleged DWI, excessive speed (54 mph in a 30 mph zone), unlicensed operation, and uninsured operation. Taken from vehicle: On June 5th, gift cards were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Tremont Road residence. Truck stop: On June 5th a commercial vehicle inspection was conducted on Clinton Road. Ten vehicles were inspected of which five were placed out of service. Forty-six tickets were issued for various traffic and safety violations including six overweight violations and six hazardous material violations. Drug arrest: On June 6th Garden City Police arrested a 36 year old Hempstead man on Clinton Road for DWI, possession of a controlled substance (Cocaine), possession of marijuana, driving while his license was suspended for DWI, and unsafe lane usage.

Leaders to attend women’s networking event

“She was straight-forward, knowledgeable, reliable, conscientious, and accommodating, in both words and actions while handling all aspects our funeral arrangements. We’ll be happy to recommend Fairchild Sons to our friends and relatives.” ~ A Family from Franklin Square, 2017 ~

1201 FRANKLIN AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK 11530 516 - 746 - 0585 WWW.FAIRCHILDFUNERAL.COM

Rebecca Geraghty (far left), Susan MacDonald, Lisa Arning and Laura Farahani The amendment giving women the right to vote is nearly 100 years old yet only 19% of Congress members are women and 12% are governors. Let’s talk about why! On June 29th from 6pm-9pm at the Mercer School, 65 Fourth Street in Garden City, Ellevate Network is hosting women’s bi-partisan discussion and networking event focused on civic engagement and changing the political landscape. Join Ellevate as it discusses common needs and experiences of women. Patricia Russo of The Yale Women’s Campaign School will attend, along with local Legislators Laura Schaefer

from Nassau and Monica Martinez of Suffolk, from both sides of the aisle, to talk about women as political leaders in today’s environment and going forward. Nancy Halpern, Leadership Expert, will moderate this panel of accomplished advocates. For more information please contact Lisa Arning at admissiontec@gmail. com or Susan MacDonald at susanmacdonald@danielgale.com . Light dinner and wine, as always, will be served. Please register to attend at https://www.ellevatenetwork.com/ events/6327-using-our-voice-women-asleaders-and-lawmakers-yale-women-scampaign-school-comes-to-long-island

I T ’ S T I M E F O R E L L I M A N

575 MADISON AVENUE, NY, NY 10022. 212.891.7000.

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

FIRST JOB. FIRST APARTMENT.

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

W E L C O M E

T O

E L L I M A N We are pleased to announce two new agents have joined our Garden City team. Patrick and Alexander are Residential Real Estate experts serving the Garden City and North Shore areas and are ready to help you with all of your real estate needs.

PATRICK McCOOEY

ALEXANDER OLIVIERI

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

Licensed Real Estate Saleperson

Cell: 516.236.4287

Cell: 516.306.7738

GARDEN CITY OFFICE

130 7th Street | 516.307.9406 elliman.com/offices/long-island/garden-city

elliman.com

N E W Y O R K C I T Y | LO N G I S L A N D | T H E H A M P TO N S | W E STC H E ST E R | C O N N E C T I C U T | N E W J E R S E Y | F LO R I DA | C A L I FO R N I A | C O LO R A D O | I N T E R N AT I O N A L 110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, 11746. 631.549.7401 Â© 2017 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

13 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

GREAT RANCH | GARDEN CITY | $1,299,000

OPEN HOUSE | SATURDAY, JUNE 10 | 1 ‑ 3 PM

OPEN HOUSE | SUNDAY, JUNE 11 | 12:30 ‑ 2 PM

The Ranch You have been waiting for with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, master en‑suite, full basement, large picturesque property. Web# 2942628

161 Wickham Rd, Garden City | $1,399,000 Five‑bedroom Expanded Ranch. Custom kitchen. Near LIRR. Must see. Web# 2940414

66 Buckingham Rd, W. Hempstead | $529,000 Three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Relax in front of the fireplace or in the spacious sunroom. Web# 2938070

CENTER HALL COLONIAL | GARDEN CITY | $1,575,000

MOVE‑IN‑READY | GARDEN CITY SOUTH | $599,000

ESTATES SPLIT | GARDEN CITY | $1,198,000

Custom‑built Barnes Center Hall Colonial. Huge eat‑in kitchen. Second floor boasts 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths. Den with fireplace. Web# 2936721

Expanded Cape on mid‑block location. Totally redone home with gourmet kitchen, central air conditioning and updated bathrooms. Web# 2940438

Beautiful Split with cathedral ceilings, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room and family room with patio door to large deck. Web# 2936198

Rosemary Bruno

Xi (Peggy) Fang

Helen Achury

Mitchell Halpern

Alex Olivari

JT Bedi

Kathleen Holt

Jill Sackman Palmeri

Charlotte Bower

Fillip Hord

Tiffany Pedone

Diana Brown

Linda Brunning

Dimple Iyer

Robin Pellegrini

Katrina Kamer

Norma Quigley

Nancy Peppard Carpenter

Eleni Koutsoftas

Vincent Rendo

Jennifer Davan

Jana Lappas

Carmela Romanello Schaden

Joseph Sciarrotto

Lisa Duggan

Denise Lauth

Sandra Shannon

Jacqueline Fan

Michelle McArdle

Steven Sukenik

Patrick McCooey

Bob Theobalt

Melissa Fuentes

John McSherry

Andrea Weisenburger

Catherine Gerspach

Maryann Milovcic

Julie Whicher

Denice Giacometti

Caitlin Gregory

Laura Mulligan

Chrisitne Nappi

Anthony Zapelli

Arlene Zebatto

GARDEN CITY OFFICE

John Martin, Branch Manager 130 Seventh Street 516.307.9406

elliman.com

NEW YORK CIT Y | LONG ISLAND | THE HAMPTONS | WESTCHESTER | CONNECTICUT | NEW JERSE Y | FLORIDA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | INTERNATIONAL 110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, 11746. 631.549.7401 | © 2017 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. PHOTOS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN MANIPULATED. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

THE VIEW FROM HERE

The New York Consitutional Convention Proposal BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

Party Starts Friday June 9th For THE GARDEN CITY BELMONT FESTIVAL Live DJ ~ Drink Specials ~ Giveaways & Continues Saturday June 10th FOR THE BELMONT STAKES The Mile & 1/2 Belmont Track Known as the

“TEST OF CHAMPIONS”

Which Horse Can Pass The Test? Place Your Bets AT Fast Track - Nassau OTB at The Bar Belmont Breezes ~ Giveaways ~ Bar Specials Advanced Wagering on Friday June 9th

Live Music Thursday, June 15th • 9pm

Featuring: Cosmo Locricchio, Jim Rowe, Jim Dunne & Special Guest Mickee Hennessy on Fiddle Limited Reservations still available for Father’s Day

B.K. Sweeney’s Uptown Grille

636 Franklin Ave. • Garden City • 516-746-3075 Visit our website at BKSweeneys.com

While the topic is definitely not a front burner issue, the vote in New York State this November relating to a constitutional convention will be an important one. If you haven't focused on the convention, don't be embarrassed. In a recent Siena College poll, twothirds of respondents declared that they had heard "nothing at all" concerning the convention, while only 13 percent reported hearing a great deal or something about it. For what it's worth, the convention idea was favored by a 62-22 percent margin. As a brief recap, every state including New York has its own constitution, which is distinct from the federal constitution. The current New York State constitution dates from 1894, although it was substantially amended by constitutional convention in 1938. Specific portions of the constitution have been amended since 1938 following referendums placed on the ballot, but there has not been a general overhaul. The last actual convention was in 1967 (a specially constituted convention), but changes proposed by that convention were rejected by the voters. In 1997, voters turned down the proposal to have a convention. The current constitution requires a referendum every 20 years as to the formation of a convention to review and propose amendments to the constitution, and this referendum is thus back on the ballot in 2017. There are no limitations on the subject matters that can be considered by convention. If the referendum passes, delegates will be elected in 2018, the actual convention will occur in 2019, and the voters will ratify or reject the proposals of the convention in November 2019. The New York political system has issues. As the Citizen Union points out, legislative districts drawn by both parties are heavily tilted to favor incumbents, with a 98 percent reelection rate. This lack of competition is surely related to the high level of corruption and questionable conduct in Albany. (A raise in legislative pay, which was last increased in 1999, might be helpful as well.) A legislative pro-

cess aptly labeled "three (or four) men in a room" excludes important voices. Voter participation in New York is lower than in almost every state. Arcane rules prevent many independent minded voters from participating in primaries. The stated concern of many opponents of a constitutional convention, both this year and in the past, is that it creates a potential Pandora's box situation, where a variety of undesirable (at least from some points of view) changes to the constitution could be made. One frequently used example of such negative change would be repeal of the constitutional provision that requires that the Adirondack and Catskill park region be "forever wild". It is impossible to rule out the possibility that a runaway convention could come up with controversial or downright dangerous proposals. Nevertheless, this all seems a little far fetched. There is, for example, little political appetite for turning the state nature reserves into parking lots or theme parks. It is hard to escape the suspicion that most of the opposition to the convention proposals is based on a desire to protect vested interests. State labor unions, for example, do not want any weakening of constitutional protections of pension benefits. Incumbent legislators do not favor term limits. Politicians of both parties do not want district lines unfavorable to incumbents and many officials are skeptical of election law changes. On balance, the idea of at least holding the convention seems to make sense. New Yorkers deserve a better government structure than we have now. It is of course possible that some of the proposals adopted by the convention will be undesirable, or that the convention will delve into areas that may be unsuitable for the fundamental law of the state (a marijuana legalization provision comes to mind). But the electorate will have an opportunity to select qualified delegates, and most fundamentally, to vote down any provisions that they dislike. In sum, the convention should get a fair chance.

Do you have a service to advertise?

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

Win, Place or Show!

Win a HANDYMAN for a DAY. Stop by our table at the Belmont Street Fair and enter for a chance to win, Find Out What Your House is Worth in today’s market or just say “Hi” and have yourself a BALL! www.BHGLiving.com

Glenn Barnett R.E. Salesperson

Michael Brennan R.E. Salesperson

Kathy Bush

R.E. Salesperson

Jamie Cordts R.E. Broker

Kimberly Forrest

R.E. Salesperson

Geoff Gaspari R.E. Salesperson

John Giugliano R.E. Salesperson

Cayla Grodotzke R.E. Salesperson

Chris Gucciardo R.E. Broker

Joseph Gunther R.E. Salesperson

Lynne Koszalka Assoc. R.E. Broker

Jeff Kuhr

R.E. Salesperson

OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-3

29 STEVENS AVE., HEMPSTEAD

GARDEN CITY

Cathedral Gardens - Beautiful Updated Col, Bright & Open Expanded Cape. Freshly painted, CAC, fpl, Don’t Miss! $729,000 W. Hempstead schools NEW PRICE $585,000

GARDEN CITY

GARDEN CITY Spectacular Hidden Gem nestled on large, private 173 X 30 lot. Call for pricing.

Exclusive 5br, 3.5ba Expanded Ranch. Lots of potential. Call for pricing.

UNDER CONTRACT

GARDEN CITY Gorgeous Mid Block Colonial w/wet bar & fpl. Many updates, CAC. $799,000

UNDER CONTRACT

HEMPSTEAD

WEST HEMPSTEAD

Rare 3br, 2ba, Updated Lower Level Co-op, FDR Mint 5br, 2.5ba Completely Renovated Cathedral Gardens- Stunning home on 110x225 lot. Sep Offc. NEW PRICE $849,000 & FLR, parking avail w/fee NEW PRICE $350,000 Tudor in Cathedral Gardens $615,000

UNDER CONTRACT

WEST HEMPSTEAD

GARDEN CITY

MINEOLA

UNDER CONTRACT

EAST NORTHPORT

VALLEY STREAM

Birchwood - Beautiful 2br, 2ba Corner Unit. Exquisite Queen Anne Home boasts 6BR, 3BA Beautiful 4BR Cape, Near All, Move In Cathedral Gardens -Beautiful 3br, Hw flrs., Fpl, Many updates, Move in Ready $589,000 Close to LIRR, Shops & Restaurants $283,000 & 7 fpl. Beautiful details thru-out $639,000 Ready. Won’t Last $410,000

Adriana McLaughlin Nancy Morin Edward Murray Linda Murray R.E. Salesperson R.E. Salesperson R.E. Salesperson R.E. Salesperson

Peter Owen Josephine Pappas Christine Pignataro R.E. Salesperson R.E. Salesperson R.E. Salesperson

J.P. Silk

R.E. Salesperson

Annette Stasi

R.E. Salesperson

Tara Walsh

R.E. Salesperson

Brandi Damico

Lynn Pisani

R.E. Salesperson Assoc. R.E. Broker

Michael Pisani Assoc. R.E. Broker

Atlantic Shores Referral Agents

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Atlantic Shores 55 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 | Office: 516.444.3939

©2016 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. Atlantic Shores Referrals is Independently Owned and Operated and located at 156 E. Main St., Huntington, NY 11743

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

E XPECT BE T TER

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

19 Office Locations Serving Long Island!

CPOAwww.coachrealtors.com year-end party and meeting at GC Firehouse

The Central Property Owners Association will hold and end-of-year meeting on Tuesday, June 13th, at the Garden City Fire House on the roof top patio on Stewart Avenue. The CPOA invites residents to join it for drinks, cheese & crackers (compliments of King’s Grocery) and other goodies and live music provided by Bobby Menges and his band, “Hands on Deck” As some may remember, Bobby was a CPOA Junior Ambassador while attending GC High School and he did a phenomenal job for the CPOA and also for promoting this program to future students. Currently, he is attending Duke University and the CPOA is thrilled to

have Bobby and the band at its year-end meeting. In appreciation of the band’s entertainment, the CPOA will make a donation to “Back in the Game” a strength and fitness program designed to help pediatric cancer patients regain strength, balance, flexibility and confidence after their cancer treatments. The party will be from 7-8 p.m. followed by the introduction of new president Michael Tiedemann, as well as several new Directors on the CPOA Board. The meeting agenda will include reports from Central Trustees, Theresa Trouvé and Louis Minuto as well as other regular committee reports.

Pack 7 Field Night postponed Due to the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival being held in Garden City this week, Pack 7 has postponed its annual Pack 7 Field Night to Friday, June 16th at 7 pm. Please join the Pack on Stewart

Field on June 16th. for scouting fun. For more information, please contact parent committee chair, Michele at michemez@yahoo.com or Pack7 Cub Master, Marc at marc.mehlman@gmail.com.

Get results!

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the G.C. office at 294-8900 for more information.

www.coachrealtors.com

19 Office Locations Serving Long Island!

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2-4PM ~ 62 Transverse Rd. Exceptional Center Hall Mott Colonial

• Magnificent chef’s kitchen complete with custom cabinetry, large mahogany center island, stainless appliances including viking stove and refrigerator and Carrara marble counter tops • First floor also includes gracious living room w/gas fireplace, formal dining room, butlers pantry, mudroom/laundry room and powder room. • Master suite complete with updated master bath, spacious his/her closets and vaulted coffered ceiling •3 additional bedrooms and new full bath with radiant heat •Finished basement with large recreational room, office area with built in desks and utilities •Additional features include; cedar shake impression siding, hardwood floors, IGS, alarm, CAC and updated windows and roof. • Blue stone patio overlooking meticulously maintained private yard with mature shrubbery and gardens • situated on 63 x 117 property

Offered at $1,490,000

Suzanne Blair Lic. R.E. Salesperson, CBR Mobile: 516-238-0260 sblair@coachrealtors.com

116 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530 | 516-746-5511

Laura Rich Lic. R.E. Salesperson, CBR Mobile: 516-987-2775 lrich@coachrealtors.com

Coach Realtors Garden City

www.coachrealtors.com

19 Office Locations Serving Long Island!

New Listing

54 Maxwell Road OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12-2PM

This beautiful split style home features an open floor layout with a brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz counter tops that flows into the dining area and living room. The bedrooms are all a nice size and there is a gorgeous brand new hall bathroom. The lower level family room along with the rear sun room and the professionally landscaped backyard are perfect for entertaining. The roof, windows, boiler and central air conditioning are all young. Perfectly situated midblock the home is conveniently located near the school, park, shopping and transportation.

Please stop by the open house or call us for a private showing.

Offered at $789,000

Stephen Baymack Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker Mobile: 516-216-0244 email: sbaymack@coachrealtors.com

Laura Baymack Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Mobile: 516-537-3050 email: lbaymack@coachrealtors.com

116 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530 | 516-746-5511

Coach Realtors Garden City

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

The Garden City News Friday, June 9, 2017

www.coachrealtors.com

19 Office Locations Serving Long Island!

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday 1-3PM 116 3rd Street

Enjoy living the Central Section lifestyle in this mint Farm Ranch with first floor master suite. Highlights include: open concept floor plan, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, large EIK, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 updated baths, den, family room (or 4th Bedroom), abundant oversized windows, CAC, attached 2 car garage and circular drive all on beautiful 132 x 112 property. Perfectly convenient to 7th St. and the LIRR! Offered at $999,000

Mary Weille Licensed R.E. Associate Broker Mobile (516) 384-8833 maryweille@gmail.com

116 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530 | 516-746-5511

Cheryl McAuliffe Licensed R.E. Salesperson Mobile (516) 383-4316 cmcauliffe01@gmail.com

Coach Realtors Garden City

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

What’s Important to You is Important to Us!

We cordially invite all our past, current and future clients, customers and friends to join us for

Our Third AnnuAl

B elmont F est ival Part y

Friday, June 9th • Post Time 6pm. Introducing our Newest Exclusive “The Belmont Jewel”!

Swing by our “barn” at 116 Seventh Street and enjoy great company, food, libations and bathroom privileges! We guarantee that whether you win, place or show, it will be a very fun evening! Fillys and Colts invited. Sorry, Nags excluded !!

116 Seventh St. Garden City NY | 516-746-5511

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Middle School students compete in robotics competition

Saint Anne’s School Garden City, NY

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017!! The Saint Anne’s Parish Family is very proud that our 8th grade students have been awarded over $436,000 in academic awards and have been accepted to the following Catholic High Schools:

Dominican Academy Sacred Heart Academy* Holy Trinity Diocesan High School* Chaminade High School* Kellenberg Memorial High School* Saint Dominic High School* Saint Francis Prep High School* Saint Mary’s High School* Our Lady of Mercy Academy* Xavier High School

Nicholas Stamidis (left) and Charlie Ambach at the VEX IQ Worlds Robotics Competition Garden City Middle School students Nicholas Stamidis and Charlie Ambach competed in the VEX IQ Worlds Robotics Competition held on April 23rd-25th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. Although this was not a school-sponsored event, the boys worked together to attend and compete. “They had a terrific time and competed admirably!” shared Mr. Ambach, Director of Technology at Friends Academy in Locust Valley. “For the

Alliance rounds, the boys were paired with teams from London, Shanghai, Beijing, Guadalajara, Texas, and Hawaii among others. They just missed getting into the divisional finals, finishing in 23rd place out of 77 teams in their bracket. Preparing for every match included meeting with each Alliance partner team to discuss strategy (sometimes across language barriers), and doing timed practice runs to maximize the score based on each robots strength.

Our Annual Garden City News

Sports Wrap-Up

*Denotes full and/or partial scholarships awarded by these schools to some of our students.

The Saint Anne’s Parish Family wishes the Graduating Class of 2017 all the best as they begin their high school education ~ God Bless and God Speed! Visit us at stannesgcschool.org

On June 23rd the Garden City News will be publishing our annual salute to village and scholastic teams, including team photos, stats, stories and profiles. And of course, it’ll be a pull out section, so nobody will mind if you hang on to it. Don’t let us miss your team! Ask your coach or manager if they’re sending in your team photo and write up. Deadline is June 16th Please address all submissions to: Garden City News / Sports Round-up 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 206, Garden City, NY 11530 or by email to: Editor @gcnews.com

21 Owner and Garden City Resident

Providing Expert Craftsmen Highest Quality of Product & Lifetime of Service

Old World Quality Corp. We are a full service general contractor providing everything from small repairs through full house renovations and custom new home construction, with meticulous attention to detail no matter what size your project is.

New Construction

Extensions

Exteriors

Major Renovations

Mudrooms

Family Rooms

Custom Millwork

Custom Kitchens

Heating & AC Systems

Masonry Work

Bathrooms

Slate & Copper Roofing

Office 516-741-8226 136 Cherry Valley Avenue,West Hempstead 11550 â&#x20AC;˘ Email:Vinnyowqc@yahoo.com

www.oldworldqualitycorp.com

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Vinny Muldoon

Established 1994

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

SUMMER CAMP 2017

10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. $30.00 PER CLASS OR $150.00 for the week AGES 6 AND UP Get $25 off $150

when you sign up for 1 consecutive week of classes (Session A or B) by June 30th *Cannot be combined with other specials, one per customer, coupon must be presented.

SESSION A: (7/10 – 7/14) (7/24 - 7/28) (8/7 - 8/11)

♦ MONDAY –FLOWERPOT – Paint a small flowerpot and decorate with flower stamps or polka dot flowers. We will give you seeds to plant. ♦ TUESDAY – WOODEN BANGLES – Design your own wooden bangle bracelets (2) using acrylic paint in any design. ♦ WEDNESDAY – PERSONAL POPCORN BOWL- Paint a bowl to use as your own personal popcorn bowl that can be used during summer movie nights. ♦ THURSDAY – “MASON” JAR TUMBLER – Using the art of stenciling you will make your own design on glass that you can use everyday. ♦ FRIDAY – STARFISH BOX – Paint a ceramic box in the shape of a starfish. Great for storing your jewelry or whatever you like.

SESSION B: (7/17 – 7/21) (7/31–8/4) (8/14 - 8/18)

♦ MONDAY – INITIAL MUG – With a stencil and polka dots, your child will make a personalized mug with their initial. ♦ TUESDAY – MOSAIC FRAME – Your child will decorate a picture frame using fun, colored tiles. ♦ WEDNESDAY – “LADYBUG” SNACK PLATE – Your child will create their own personal snack dish with dip bowl (attached during firing) with a fun ladybug design. ♦ THURSDAY – PAINT A BEACH SCENE ON CANVAS – The newest craze, your child will paint on canvas a beach scene using acrylic paints. ♦ FRIDAY – UNDER THE SEA DINNER PLATE: Paint a dinner plate using our under the sea stamps. ♦ Call for reservations: (516) 742-6030 - Payment due at time of reservation ♦ Come in to see our samples! All pottery is food-safe! Occasionally projects may change due to supply availability. We do our best to make appropriate substitutions.

IN MEMORIAM William F. Battista William F Battista, 89, of Garden City, passed away June 3, 2017, at the FASNY Firemen’s Home in Hudson, NY. Born in Manhattan, NY, May 30, 1928, to Evelyn and William A. Battista. Mr. Battista had been a long time resident of Garden City. Mr. Battista attended and graduated from Hempstead High School in 1946 and went on to the University of Miami where he graduated with a Bachelors in Business. He continued his studies and obtained a Master’s in Business Administration at Columbia University. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War period. He worked for Hearst Publications, Rodale Press, Canadian Traveller, Davis Publications and was the owner of Gemini Publishing. William Battista served as a proud Volunteer Member of the Garden City Fire Department for over 25 years and was a dedicated member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Garden City, where he was an usher. He was a lifetime member of the New York Athletic Club. Mr. Battista was a devoted family man. Survivors include his two children, Holly Resignolo of Breckenridge, Colorado, and Mark Battista of Merrick, NY; five grandchildren, Nick, Matthew, Noelle, Lily, and Damian. He was predeceased by his sister Evelyn Hopkins. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, June 8, at the FASNY

William F. Battista Fireman’s Home Chapel, in Hudson, NY. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Garden City. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the FASNY Firemen’s Home, at www.firemenshome. com/donations. The family wishes to express their uttermost gratitude to the nursing staff & administration at the FASNY Firemen’s Home. Arrangements were entrusted to Bates & Anderson, Hudson, NY. We will miss his incredible sense of humor and the love he shared with his family.

IN MEMORIAM Bruce Woodward

Bilingual German After School Program New York State Accredited Program Low Tuition No Previous German Necessary Classes Meet Once a Week From 4:30-6:15 Kindergarten Age 5-6 Other Classes Ages 7-15 Three convenient locations in the Greater New York area: Manhatten (Upper East Side); Franklin Square, Garden City

Cl as se s s t a rt 3 rd we e k o f S e p te m be r

For registration information go to:

German-American-School.org Teaching German Since 1897

Or call:

212-787-7543

Bruce Woodward passed away on May 11, 2017 in Montpelier, Vermont at the age of 86. Bruce was a long time resident of Garden City and from 1972 owned an additional home in Waitsfield, Vermont abutting the Mad River Glen ski area. Bruce, a lifelong bachelor, was extremely active in the Boy Scouts, serving on the committees of a number of troops, primarily troop 80 in Garden City. He was personally instrumental in introducing and developing in generations of teens a passion, love and concern for the outdoors and environment, teaching them skills such as hiking, camping, and skiing and providing lodging at his Vermont home for innumerable amazing weekend trips. He was always a volunteer leader at summer camps as well as a participant in trips to the Florida Sea base, a national BSA camp, where the boys learned to scuba dive. Additionally, Bruce was a counselor at Paul Newman’s “Hole in the Wall Gang’’ camp and BSA’s Indian camp. For many years, Bruce made the

trip between Garden City and Vermont at least once a week. He was also an active volunteer at the INN in Hempstead and in Vermont, was a mentor to an FRC robotics team, a group of high school students that designs and builds robots that compete with each other in order to foster the love of technology. Bruce graduated from Harvard University and was an Electrical Engineer. He is survived by a sister that resides in Switzerland. Bruce Woodward was an amazing role model and teacher by example. He always had time to listen, help and give of his time. He was friends to many and left a positive and indelible mark in the lives and life trajectories of many Garden City scouts and numerous others. He will be fondly and lovingly remembered. A memorial has been set for Tuesday, June 20, at 9:30AM, at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Waitsfield, VT, with the Rev. Bob Fixx officiating. Ashes to be scattered in the mountains of Vermont immediately following. ALL are welcome.

Do you have a service to advertise?

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

At NYU Winthrop’s Vein Center, board-certified vascular physicians with the very latest minimally invasive technologies make quick work of those troublesome varicose veins. Treatment is safe, effective and virtually painfree. Our state-of-the-art facility has its own dedicated laboratory and maintains the highest level of office-based surgery accreditation (AAAASF). You don’t have to live with those painful, upsetting varicose veins any longer. Now is the time and NYU Winthrop is the place to eliminate them – and show off your gorgeous legs all summer long. To learn more or to schedule an appointment at the NYU Winthrop Vein Center, call 1-866-WINTHROP or go to nyuwinthrop.org/veincenter.

NYU Winthrop Vein Center • 200 Old Country Road, Suite 120, Mineola, New York 11501

CABLEVISION CH 652

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Quick and easy varicose vein treatment from a world-class medical center – beautiful!

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Garden City Middle School’s Eighth Grade Band and Late Night Jazz Ensemble took “Best Overall” at the 2017 Music in the Parks in Bethlehem, PA on May 6th.

Eighth Grade Band and Late Night Jazz Take “Best Over All” honors

BY JENNIFER IOVINO, MUSIC TEACHER

On Saturday, May 6, the Eighth Grade Band under the direction of Mrs. Martha Boonshaft & Late Night Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Ms. Jennifer Iovino, competed at the Music in the Parks festival held in Bethlehem, PA. The two ensembles performed for a panel of adjudicators. Each group played a warm up piece and two adjudicated compositions. The 8th Grade Band received first place honors with a Superior Rating and the “Best Overall” concert band award, as it has done many times over the past 9 years. This was Mrs. Boonshaft’s final performance as the Garden City Middle School Director of Bands; she will be retiring in June after 14 years in the district. What a way to go out!

The Late Night Jazz also received first place honors with another coveted Superior Rating and for the 9th year in a row was awarded the “Best Overall” jazz ensemble at the festival. In addition, for the second year in a row, Garden City’s Late Night Jazz trombone player, 7th grader Daniel Vazquez, was awarded the “Best Overall Jazz Soloist” medal for the best jazz solo at the festival. Three jazz ensembles competed. The bands spent the rest of the day at Dorney Park in Allentown, PA. The festivities culminated with an awards ceremony held inside the Park. Ms. Iovino and Mrs. Boon-shaft, along with all of the band students, would like to thank the district and middle school administrators. Without their support and encouragement these standards could not be achieved.

Seventh grader Daniel Vazquez captured “Best Overall Jazz Soloist” medal for the best jazz solo at the Music in the Parks festival for the second consecutive year! He is pictured here with teacher Ms. Jennifer Iovino and district coordinator for Music & the Arts, Dr. Nina Prasso.

NEED $$ ?? NEED SPACE?? Have Old Comic Books To Sell?? Old Toys?? Old Pulps?? Collectibles?? Have to Move?? Have TV or Movie Memorabilia??

WE BUY!! $$ PAID IMMEDIATELY!!

$ BEST COMICS INTERNATIONAL

1300 JERICHO TURNPIKE, NEW HYDE PARK www.bestcomics.com

Since 1991

516-328-1900

ONE OF A KIND

Beautiful Estate Home on the “Hill”, the most sought after location in Garden City. This unique, timeless architectural masterpiece featuring 13,500 square feet of elegant but practical interior living space features 8 bedrooms, 7 full and two half bathrooms. Large master suite with a classic wood burning fireplace, Jacuzzi, steam shower and enclosed bar with copper sink, refrigerator, wine racks and 18 by 15 foot walk-in dressing room/closet system The seven zone central air conditioning system and the unique three boiler energy efficient gas heating system creates interior comfort for every season of the year. A full size Generator provides power to the entire home in an electrical outage. This residence has all the amenities and more that one would expect in an estate home. In a neighborhood known for its superb traditional architecture and scenic landscaping the curb appeal of this home is second to none.

A 140 lineal foot wraparound porch (140’ by 15’) to entertain or sit in privacy and enjoy the beautiful private, quiet surroundings. It has a full basement with 9’ 6” ceiling that is under the entire first floor. The three car heated garage adds additional comfort and convenience.

This home has the best combination of lifestyle being a very private, quiet and exclusive enclave surrounded by one of the country’s most recognized golf courses. This private area has no drive through traffic and is ideal for children to play and adults to walk or ride a bicycle. All this, but still within walking distance to our quaint Village, LIRR and a few minute drive to all major roadways. . A unique opportunity to own one of Long Island’s finest homes. The highly rated School System and Community amenities make this a very special environment to raise children. This home is priced substantially below replacement cost and Zillow Zestimate. Competitive price. Reasonable offers considered.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SCHEDULE A VIEWING WE WELCOME YOU TO CALL US AT 516-742-5597

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

CARTERET PLACE PRIMEST LOCATION IN GARDEN CITY

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Interim schools superintendent appointed

From page 1 City Schools at a rate of $1,000 per diem for five days in a transition period as Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen will retire at the end of July. Feirsen has been Garden City Superintendent of Schools since 2005. School Board President Angela Heineman sat beside Dr. Feirsen at the meeting and spoke about the selection process, district goals for a comprehensive search for a new long-term superintendent and Dr. Groveman’s long list of academic achievements and leadership roles. She began by saying he has over 40 years’ experience in public education before his retirement in 2013. She called Groveman “extraordinarily qualified” for the position here to lead Garden City Schools. “This school board immediately got to work and we began to plan the transition back in April when Dr. Feirsen announced he was going to retire. We determined that a search for a new superintendent would be best undertaken in the fall, starting in September, and with the assistance of our general counsel Greg Guercio (of Guercio & Guercio LLP of Farmingdale) we embarked on a search for an interim superintendent to serve for the coming school year. After a very efficient and productive search process and extensive review of several very qualified and excellent candidates,

the board of educaFinance as well as tion is very proud for Personnel and tonight to announce for Curriculum that we have and Instruction. He selected Dr. Alan has a background Groveman to serve in Psychology and as interim superSpecial Education, intendent of school has taught at the beginning August graduate level and 1,” she said. has consulted with Heineman noted schools and govthat as a consultant ernment agencies and as an adminison a national basis. trator Groveman In addition to his was part of strateeducational career gic planning, capital Dr. Groveman has projects, and school also served with safety and special Fire/Rescue departeducation initiatives ments including Dr. Alan Groveman in several Long the Huntington Island public schools. Township Tactical Rescue Team, the In addition to being superintendent Suffolk County Urban Search and in Connetquot, Dr. Groveman worked Rescue Team and worked closely with in both the Plainview-Old Bethpage and OEM, the police and other investigative Levittown districts. He’s also served as agencies.” an education and administrative conGroveman is also the vice pressultant to other school districts plus ident of the Suffolk County Fire government agencies. According to the Academy’s board of trustees. At nearwebsite of Suffolk County-based firm by St. John’s University, coincidentally Covert Investigations and Security, Dr. where Heineman attended law school, Groveman’s bio highlights the following Dr. Groveman currently teaches two in his long career, including three other courses in the School of Education prominent roles in Connetquot: as an adjunct associate professor for “He has served as an Assistant Administrative and Instructional Superintendent for Business and Leadership.

Just prior to Heineman’s introduction of Groveman at the June 6 school board work session, she took time to reflect on the many achievements and high points of Dr. Feirsen’s 12 years’ service as superintendent. “I can safely say that his knowledge, his education and his influence in our community, our district and with our staff has paved the course for the progress and the achievements our students and schools have made in these last 12 years.” She smiled to say Dr. Groveman comes into Garden City with the school board entering its diligent search for Feirsen’s long-term replacement, but “knowing we have some very, very large shoes to fill.” Heineman told Groveman that Garden City Schools is very proud and relieved that he accepted the offer to join the district. She added that since the news of Feirsen’s retirement the school board’s priority was to select the best and most experienced leader to maintain Garden City’s outstanding educational programs and the district’s fiscal health and security during a period of transition. “We found Dr. Groveman fully understands the role of an interim superintendent and the challenges of being an interim. He shares our beliefs in high standards and opportunities for all stuSee page 29

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, JUNE 11th from 11am-1pm Full day tuition = $3,050 23 day minimum = $2,668

From page 1 had taken just after the November 30 incident “because he felt nobody would believe him.” The plaintiff and his attorney say GCPD officer recklessly arrested the first black male they spotted inside the supermarket last November 30. Byrd and Russell are alleged to have beat, verbally abused and thrown Lanier to the ground at Western Beef. At the June 1 press conference, a tearful Lanier appeared on TV cameras from ABC7, PIX11 and other outlets and recalled the moments he experienced while he was shopping for groceries to make dinner for his daughters. “Racial profiling occurred at that Western Beef supermarket. I am here today to make a change not just for me but for the people no longer here to speak and tell the truth about racial profiling that has happened around the country. I just want equality for minorities and black young men and boys out there to live normal lives and become respected as American citizens. My goal is for those officers held accountable for their actions and for Garden City to change its form of policing – this (racial profiling) has been going on there since I was a child. Even then I was challenged just walking through that community. They would stop me and ask ‘why are you walking here?’ If I walked home

they would tell me to find another way to walk. I walked around this behavior of the Garden City Police Department and I want the officers held accountable for what they did to me,” Lanier said. He paused and reflected on what more could have happened to him as a minority identified as a suspect in the petty larceny by police. Lanier says he pleaded with the GCPD officers that he was a fellow law enforcement officer to no avail. Had he been carrying his gun at his side that could have resulted in more chaos if the GCPD found the weapon on his person. According to Lanier, he was singled out as a black male and the GCPD would not believe him as he was ordered to show his badge, which was inside his car in Western Beef’s parking lot. Lanier says GCPD did not read him his rights or tell him anything as procedure calls for. “They made their own rights for me – (expletive) shut up and get on the ground,” he told reporters on June 1. The lawsuit makes reference to incidents in Garden City’s history. The 1969 opposition to a proposed daycare center that would have served African Americans; a building moratorium in effect 20 years later (1989) for the village to have tighter control over housing development, which Brewington and Lanier allege “was taken to prevent an influx of minority residents.” Another

example cited in the lawsuit was 2005, when the New York State Attorney General determined that the village’s enforcement of a local requirement limiting parks’ usage to Garden City residents was done in “a racially discriminatory manner.” Most relevant for Brewington’s long career is the ruling by Federal Judge Arthur Spatt against the village in the MHANY federal case, and heavy legal fees, damages and reimbursements it involved. Lanier’s case now harks back to alleged claims Garden City residents made about then-County Executive Thomas Suozzi in 2006 about “catering the ACORN (MHANY) development and black people” and urging him not to turn Garden City into Hempstead or Roosevelt, locations with predominantly African American neighborhoods. The connection was spelled out at the June 1 press conference. “We know that on that day, if Mr. Lanier had been a white man he never would have been grabbed. They grabbed the first black man they saw and assumed he was a criminal. That was not the case, and they (GCPD) did not even have a description of the person they were looking for. When we talk about racial profiling and evaluating it for what it is, this could not be any more clear than a racial profiling case because the officers did not even know

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Village cited for racism, police brutality in suit

who they were looking for except for that it was a black man,” Lanier’s attorney, Brewington, told the assembled media. Brewington said he hoped to not have to be in the positon to announce that the 22-and-a-half-year veteran of Nassau County Corrections would need to sue the Village of Garden City “for the beating, false arrest and abuse he was subjected to on November 30.” The attorney said last week that since the notice of claim was filed he reached out to the village in order to “talk things out,” but there was essentially no response. The case was filed in the Eastern District of New York Federal Court on June 1 and it was assigned a docket number. The signature of Garden City Village Clerk Karen Altman acknowledging the receipt of the legal document last week was also presented to reporters during the press conference. “When they tell you they have not seen it, they have – that’s not true. They (Garden City) will tell you they do not know anything about this. We made sure the village had this before we held the press conference. There has been no apology, and the way this was handled from the Village of Garden City’s standpoint I believe is emblematic of the treatment Mr. Lanier was subjected to on the floor of Western Beef of See page 28

Despite protests, board approves new zoning From page 1 “I hope you will read that letter before you vote and sign the change. The only item (from the FOIL request) that the village was relying on for the proposed changes for 7thSt. was a onepage memo from Dennis Donnelly dated May 18, 2016. It was just a memo to Mayor Nicholas Episcopia. Then there was a letter from Kevin Walsh dated September 14, 2016, and another letter from Walsh dated March 2, 2017. According to counsel that does not constitute sufficient support for this zoning change. It is not a study – what you had from BFJ Planning on the parking was a study. The Chamber of Commerce claims to have a study but all they have is a memo claiming to have a study. This will not survive a challenge if this legislation is adopted. I caution you (the Board) on that and I highly recommend that this be tabled and that the same study and recommendation you obtained from the village Planning Commission regarding parking be required in order to support the changes for zoning,” Matthews said. He added that property owners Steel Equities LLC, which owns four Franklin Avenue buildings, is in agreement with the Albanese Organization “our interests are aligned and we are connected to 7th Street. We are in the same business

district.” None of the Village Trustees commented on the zoning change, leaving the Zimmers and Matthews in shock. That status had not changed six days later. “I remain shocked that they would adopt a zoning change based upon a really amateurish memo from the Garden City Chamber of Commerce’s executive director, Dennis Donnelly. The president of the Chamber is Tom McCAmbridge, as Mr. Donnelly points out an executive with our firm (Albanese Organization). But he did not sign that letter, and Donnelly holds his letter out as a study – where is the study? Where is the substance? There’s no backup. It’s mind boggling and the Albanese Organization and our partners will challenge this legislation in court,” Matthews told the News over the phone on June 6. On June 1st, the Albanese Organization submitted a letter to the Board of Trustees, which was presented at the meeting by Matthews, which outlined the responsibilities of the board as representatives of the people of Garden City when they consider zoning changes: “The officers and directors of the Chamber of Commerce have the right to request amendments to the Zoning

Code, but those requests, without the support of expert analysis and study are not a sufficient basis for the Board of Trustees to adopt the C-2 Amendment. The obligation of the Board of Trustees is to conduct careful and deliberate study to insure that any amendments to the Zoning Code, are consistent with comprehensive planning objectives. The Village Board of Trustees is required to carefully and deliberately study and consider the present and reasonably foreseeable needs of the community as a whole and obtain the necessary analysis of professionals before adopting a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code. In the case of the C-2 Amendment, the Board’s objective is to insure, after sufficient study that the C-2 Amendment encourages retail uses and the preservation of 7th Street as a neighborhood shopping district,” the Albanese Organization’s letter states. At the June 1 Board of Trustees’ meeting, Walsh spoke right after Matthews and said the zoning laws in Garden City’s T-zone along 7th (in the commercial-residential district) are outdated and new zoning “should be in this village.” In his March 2, 2017 letter to the Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi Walsh states his title “legislative officer of the Garden City Chamber of

Commerce” and notes the following: “You may remember that some time ago the Board of Trustees asked the Chamber to review and consider changes to the C-2 district. These changes relate to expanding upon permitted uses to include restaurants and financial institutions. I have been working with our Executive Director Dennis Donnelly and some additional directors to propose changes to the C-2 district,” Walsh’s recent letter stated. Matthews agreed that in the early months of 2016 he and McCambridge were approached about what Donnelly and the Chamber were working on, and it was incomplete without any study. “Tom McCambridge never imagined in his wildest dreams that the Village of Garden City would pass a zoning change based on Donnelly’s letter. It was from the Chamber executive director and not the president, and Tom would have never signed that letter. That letter from Dennis Donnelly is garbage,” he said this week. He also contends that the Chamber of Commerce has no official position for a legislative officer and Walsh presented a self-proclaimed title. Furthermore he attests that Walsh is helping the owner of the 191 7th Street property, Domus Green, work on negotiations for a bank See page 28

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Village cited for racism, police brutality in suit

From page 27 Mineola,” he said. He explained the procedures of writing letters to the village and trying to discuss the matter before the decision to file the federal suit, “to take them kicking and screaming into a federal courthouse and to make them answer the hard questions they would not address from our letters.” Brewington explained videos of the incident from Western Beef’s surveillance camera, and those were kept by the Nassau County District Attorney’s office. “I have made a request for this video to be provided to us but the DA’s office refused a request to give us a copy – they showed it to us. When we saw a second video, Mr. Lanier saw that at the same time GCPD had him in custody officers were looking for the suspect that they claimed they apprehended when they had Mr. Lanier – that devastated him,” Brewington said. He added that Lanier had a panic attack and has relived nightmares of the incident upon seeing the in-store footage. The lawsuit is seeking damages from Garden City totaling $5 million per count (compensatory damages) against the GCPD, the officers and the village as well as punitive damages. The lawsuit carries nine counts against the defen-

dants plus $10 million additional damages sought. Brewington says his goal for the federal court filing was to avoid having the case go in front of “any judge with political leanings in Nassau County, and because Lanier’s Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment Constitutional Rights were violated.” In the filing, Lanier charges that the officers “were grossly negligent and/or intentionally and recklessly breached their duties of care and duties to intervene with respect to their interactions with and treatment of the plaintiff. The case alleges the GCPD’s abuse of process, use of excessive force, false imprisonment, battery and “for creating a culture which condones and encourages such Civil Rights violations by failing to discipline, supervise, train, and for maliciously failing to investigate and punish the actions of individual defendants (the officers).” Last week Darrin Green, president of the Long Island chapter of Blacks in Law Enforcement of America and NAACP Chair for Criminal Justice of the Islip town branch, joined Lanier and Brewington at the press conference. He commented on Garden City’s demographics (at 93% Caucasian) and the culture he says has permeated not only into the police department ranks, but in GCPD officers’ day-to-day functions.

“We are looking at fellow law enforcement officers abusing the right of the power that they have. I am a former 15-year training instructor, and when we discuss training and procedures and doing things to the letter of the law, they violated every bit of training that was given to them. Green referenced a march organized in Garden City on the weekend following the November 30 incident and said the message is “the Garden City PD needs a hard look at changing its policies, procedures and holding those in GCPD’s upper leadership accountable.” He says his organization called the village and GCPD and asked for the officers involved in Lanier’s complaint to be terminated “because of their violation of Civil Rights.” That request was not considered, he says. Brewington says the GCPD never provided any report of the incident to Lanier and “not a stitch of paper” that has been requested about him being the subject of force by the officers. He traced back to the MHANY case to spot a trend for this case. “There is something terribly wrong in Garden City – the GCPD has a real responsibility as does their government. Their village government has been found responsible for housing discrimination and other forms of discrimination, including those found by the

Justice Department. Garden City needs to change the culture so that people of all faiths, backgrounds and races can feel free to be in Garden City without being singled out because of the color of their skin,” Brewington said. When asked if he believed the Garden City Police are racist and incompetent, Green said “they are racist but not incompetent.” “The GCPD is very well aware of what they’re doing. They are well aware of the criminal process but the problem is with their arrogance. They don’t think they would ever be caught, nor do they think they would be held accountable – their processes as how they respond is acceptable behavior, almost embedded into their brain. To us as black law enforcement that is unacceptable. Criminality without responsibility is completely unacceptable, but it is condoned within police departments and by the upper echelon. There needs to be a change at the helm. There also needs to be a look into the psychological concept of an officer after they get the job – a lot of times these officers are falling in parameters of not being physically or psychologically fit to do the job anymore. As we start to look at those things we could start to see less cases as police departments hold their personnel accountable,” he said.

Despite protests, board approves new zoning From page 27 tenant after the Bank of America application for the Franklin corner failed at the Zoning Board – which Matthews and the Albanese Organization applauded. He sees Walsh as having only one interest, his client. “For the trustees to sit there and look at what was presented, and to have adopted a zoning change based on that, it is unbelievable. The village has never made a zoning change based upon a recommendation by the Chamber. They are only done on studies based on the comparable proposal to amend the parking requirements (from BFJ Planning’s May 18 presentation). They had a study completed and the blessings of our village Planning Commission. Why wouldn’t you do the same things for these zoning changes?” he said. In his letter to the village administration last September, Kevin Walsh wrote “specifically the Chamber studied the existing prohibition for restaurants and banks. The Chamber studied the matter at great length and has prepared for your review and has enclosed for your review a proposed law regarding changes to Sec. 200 of the Zoning Code.” A press release on the Village of Garden City website posted just this Tuesday, June 6, noting the new legislation tells a slightly different story: “The changes were first suggested and requested by the Garden City

Chamber of Commerce over two years ago. The Chamber believes that impediments to locating a business in the Village are counterproductive to the economic vitality of the commercial sector. The elimination of restrictive covenants will only help spur further development of Garden City’s retail district.” Last week at the board meeting Walsh, a Hilton Avenue resident, said Matthews’ and the Albanese Organization’s rationale in opposing the new zoning was not rooted in planning given the basis of “we are entitled to what was planned years ago.” “If anybody knows zoning they know it cannot be relying on a perpetuity. The village shall make decisions periodically and as often as necessary to improve what is going on in the areas that need to develop. The downtown is going well and the Chamber feels this will help it. It will not hurt anybody other than possibly driving a bank that feels it is more of a retail operation to the street where they can be a tenant there, which is what happened to Bank of America that wanted to be among their patrons and customers down on 7th Street. That is why they would not go anywhere else,” Walsh said. The village’s public hearing on the new zoning for the 7th/Franklin T-zone was technically closed, but Mayor Brian Daughney pointed out on June 1 that the board was taking comments on

agenda items minutes before the new zoning was voted on. Kenneth Gray, the attorney filling in for Village Counsel Peter Bee said the village did receive word back from the Nassau County Planning Commission on the proposal, as noted when the meeting of May 18 brought the item for a full hearing. He said the Commission had no comment for the proposed local zoning and they deferred to local jurisdiction (the Board of Trustees.) Norm Zimmer began his strong statements to the trustees on June 1 by thanking Matthews, as he read in the News and heard about the turn of events involving the new law ballasted by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and opposed by Matthews from the Albanese Organization at the May 18 Board of Trustees’ meeting. “To change what you have.…the Zoning Board of Appeals issued at least 10 use variances in the past few years and all those businesses share Parking Field 7S. It used to be a place you can get parking spots between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Now days with new businesses and the deliveries and everything else the lot is full from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. It is impossible to get a parking spot. It has to do with the zoning change. Al fresco dining was introduced on 7th Street with strict guidelines on how that’s supposed to be held. Now you have new businesses coming in and

setting up tables all the way to the curb. One restaurant alone has over 50 seats outside on 7th. Add those seats and customers then you’ll have more cars and more stress on lots 7S and 7N. You are voting to change the zoning to bring in more restaurants and banks is wrong -- totally wrong,” he told the trustees. Another issue Zimmer sees is the swift Building Department process creating chaos. He says on April 26 the department issued a building permit for a 4,800 square-foot bakery restaurant to move into 191 7th on April 26 (from the same owner as Bayside’s The French Workshop). Zimmer believed construction at the location was for that restaurant on May 16, ahead of it obtaining a use variance from the Zoning Board, but Chamber Executive Director Dennis Donnelly said at the June 1 meeting the construction in that area was actually for another new restaurant, B. Good. Zimmer still pressed to find out if the bakery will be operating with a full-service restaurant and kitchen in house, or if products will be delivered into the location, creating additional truck traffic and parking concerns in a congested area. “If they come on 7th Street there is no loading zone on the north side. Leo’s does have a loading zone on its side. Or are they going to pull trucks into the small 20-car lot behind the corner of See page 29

From page 26 dents, and he understands the many challenges we face as a high-performing district in a fiscally-constrained tax cap environment,” Heineman said. Feirsen, sitting directly across from Dr. Groveman, wished his successor the best of luck. Public comments were permitted at the June 6 meeting during the special board meeting portion, although the majority of the night was spent on a work session for the Curriculum Review of the Reading program in

Garden City Schools. However no members of the audience commented on Dr. Groveman’s appointment or the one other agenda item, an expense for a new generator.

$131k for New Generator

Also at the June 6 meeting, the school board approved the award of a bid for a new building generator at the GCUFSD Administration Building on the corner of Cathedral Avenue. The bidding was held six days prior, May 31, and the contract for $131,000 is awarded to

Roland’s Electric, Inc. The base bid was $119,000 and a lump sum allowance of $12,000 was tacked on for the project. Dr. Feirsen explained that after Superstorm Sandy in October 2012 the school district experienced great losses in power at the Administration Building, and at one point that fall the school district’s business office – handling GCUFSD records, payroll, bills, and more – had to shift into the high school library because there was no power at the time. “At that time we resolved that we’d have to have some

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Interim schools superintendent appointed

kind of alternate source of power. After a lot of planning we decided the best thing to do would be installing a fairly significant sized generator at the Administration Building,” Dr. Feirsen said. Board President Heineman held in her laughter with the occasion, as she said Dr. Groveman’s appointment falling on the same night as the new generator contract was a culmination of a very important part of the district’s strategic capital plans for 2016-2017.

Despite protests, board approves new zoning From page 28 Franklin and 191 7th Street. Parking is an issue here and this will cause a bigger issue. Who does the change really benefit? Will it benefit merchants on 7th Street that Russell (Matthews) said are vital to Garden City’s business community? It is amazing to me that you guys do not think things out!” he said. 4 The village’s June 6 press release enters a counterargument to Zimmer’s concerns, but published days after the legislation came down: “We are making it less cumbersome for the lessee,” Mayor Brian C. Daughney said, further stating that, in his opinion, this prohibition against restaurants and food establishments in the T-zone seemed outdated and an artificial creation that did not reflect reality. There are already sixteen establishments in the zone that had been grandfathered or granted variances. Further, we have seven banks that already exist on the street. The way that we drafted the law, only one more could be added into the T-zone area. In an age when banks are closing branches, and not adding them, there is little risk in pushing out retail and existing restaurants,” Daughney said. According to the village’s press release the stated goals were lifting restrictions to streamline the process, enhance the pedestrian environment and achieve greater land-use efficiencies. But Zimmer explains a bigger picture developing, a clear threat to his business and one Matthews had forewarned the trustees about in midMay, calling the move “death by a thousand cuts.” This week Matthews said banks and financial institutions locating in Garden City should be applying for spaces in the CB district and not the neighborhood shopping district of Seventh Street and its Franklin Avenue intersection. As previously reported in the News on Friday May 26, he said once the 7th Street small businesses are driven out due to costs that will never come back to downtown. He advocates for Garden City’s established business ecosystem running along Franklin and down into 7thto carry on, on the basis that plan-

ners of 7th25 years ago and the many tenants he has attracted to Albanese Organization properties along several blocks of Franklin Avenue have developed an affinity for the shopping as it exists. “Twenty years from now this can be a very different place because the mom and pops’ places cannot pay the rent Douglas Elliman (now at 130 7th) can afford to pay. One by one you are going to lose those businesses as you increase offices. You’d change 7th Street from a shopping district to an office district,” Matthews said at the May 18 meeting. Last Thursday night Mary Zimmer said the number of Culinary Heights and other 7th Street customers who complain about parking all the time has increased tremendously. “The parking on the east end of lot 7S is completely overstressed now. By changing the zoning code to allow restaurants to come in without any village approvals and review is a mistake. Why give away certain controls and restrictions than you currently have? Restaurants have more employees working at any given time than most small businesses, and customers stay for a longer period of time than someone shopping or running errands,” she said. Once the vote came down, Norm Zimmer stood and left disgusted by it and Mary followed, with Matthews heading out third. As far as the Chamber collaborating with the Albanese Organization and all other Garden City business entities, Matthews says Donnelly’s memo should be discredited because the former East trustee isn’t a zoning or planning expert. When asked about the research the Chamber spoke about in comparing other Nassau County villages – Rockville Centre and Great Neck Plaza – Matthews said there are so many variables to account for with downtown mixes, “they (the Chamber) are not even qualified to consider it.” “Would you rely on Dennis Donnelly for the parking district changes? Is anyone on the Chamber’s board qualified? They never saw the study and the whole thing was concocted – it is a scheme to benefit Domus Green and Kevin Walsh,

the municipal zoning attorney who represents them. It is obvious to anyone, it is so transparent,” Matthews told the News. Before the board’s vote the Zimmers and Matthews, along with 40 other village residents, sat and listened to the Chamber’s points for the trustees to consider. Donnelly said the zoning code change was proposed early in 2016 and its development came after he personally sat with Matthews and McCambridge from the Albanese Organization in “a meeting for over two hours and discussing this over a year ago.” “I know Mr. Matthews commented on May 18 this was a surprise to him. It certainly was not a surprise. We did research on other villages and most of them do not consider banks office, they consider them retail,” he said. But Matthews tells the News when he was approached about the concept in early 2016, the Albanese Organization was vocal opposing the idea. “When I had opposed the variance Domus Green applied for with Bank of America for 191 7th, and then it was successfully denied by the ZBA, why would I condone it now? It is an obvious lie – totally fabricated. It doesn’t make sense that I would be okay with something that months ago I (representing the Albanese Organization) successfully defeated. But he is a former trustee who thinks he knows it all, so Dennis just went ahead with it,” Matthews contends. At the June 1 meeting, Trustee Robert Bolebruch stopped Donnelly from leaving the podium and asked him for perspective. He asked if the new regulations allowed for the setups of more businesses – as in more restaurants or banks – and if it would still mean the commerce depends on which businesses people tend to go to. Donnelly says that’s correct. He and Bolebruch also concurred that most banking business is now done with ATMs and not sit-down, time-taking tasks. They both mentioned the replacement of tellers at Chase Bank on 7th Street with machines as part of a greater transactional function. “Banks are much different than they used to be and they are more automated than ever,” Donnelly told Bolebruch.

Walsh spoke about the mix downtown and how plans were carved out for the zoning change. “To the extent you are actually taking comments and a written document, I referenced last time (May 18) that this change as it relates to banks and restaurants is consistent with many other villages. Many municipalities have similar situations and I want to point out in Rockville Centre’s three districts they have, written in their village code, they have retail and banks right underneath it. Great Neck Plaza is another similar downtown with businesses, retail and financial institutions. There I believe it’s subject to special permits but they are allowed with drive-thru. The Chamber recommended against permitting drive-thrus downtown. A third example is East Hampton where banking and financial institutions are permitted along retail. In terms of study, this was studied. I was part of the committee with the Chamber along with the Chamber’s president (Thomas McCambridge) who happens to be an employee of Albanese. We went over this and went over it in detail – in fact I know so because when zoning changes were discussed I thought we should go further and allow personal services with architectural firms and attorney firms on first floors downtown, but the committee thought it was going too far to allows such offices on first floors. It has been studied and everybody knows this was proposed – I do not believe we need to have a formal outside planner study this,” Walsh told the Board of Trustees. Matthews calls Walsh “a hired gun” working on behalf of Domus Green and said the 191 7th Street building they own has been a disaster for a long time. Reports going back to 2012 detailed delays and issues with tenants’ negotiations. But Matthews says in pre-construction there were many issues too. “A lot architectural details were improperly left out. If anyone compares what was actually approved by the village’s Architectural Design Review Board and what was actually built, there is a big disparity. The village did See page 30

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Despite protests, board approves new zoning

From page 29 not properly monitor it. Domus Green flouts the law at every turn – this is just more of the same and that’s why the building has not been successful from a retail standpoint. This is totally out of line, and Kevin Walsh is conflicted – he is going to lose this in court just like when he couldn’t get the Bank of America variance – it is a clear violation of New York State law and it would be an embarrassment for the letter from Dennis Donnelly as a study in compliance with the state law,” Matthews tells the News. Matthews added that with litigation possibly ahead, the Albanese Organization, Castagna Realty and Steel Equities will look to have Garden City’s new zoning amendment “rescinded, repealed and replaced with something supported by both a balanced study and review by the Planning Commission.”

No Public Hearing for Downtown Parking Plans

Two local law public hearings were also put off from the June 1 meeting agenda. A “publication timing issue” created a need for the Village Board to table legislation regarding fences in the village. Second, a public hearing on amending off-street parking requirements for new businesses (commercial and residential uses) was closed after an elaborate presentation on May 18. The board elects to close the hearing and go back for further discussions and studies of the parking across the village’s mixed business residential areas such as 7th Street and Franklin Avenue, including the proposal for shared parking lots and the concept of amending the village district map to create a Downtown Parking District. During a Board of Trustees work session at the very end of the June 1 meeting at Village Hall the study was talked about. The Zimmers, whose business Culinary Heights has been impacted by Friday Night Promenade street closures and the changing restaurant base on 7thadding to parking frustrations, had left the meeting by the time the work session started. “It is interesting that the people who are most vocal about it for the most part have left – but we are also going to take a look at our parking lots, especially lot 7S, and see what we can do there. My goal is to get a group of residents, Chamber of Commerce people, trustees and anyone else we think is a good fit to get a committee together and try to come up with some ideas,” Mayor Brian Daughney said. He noticed resident Bob Davis at the meeting and recalled a 1997 village study that included many municipal issues such as parking, and he told the trustees “we would all be well-served to read that.” Also during the meeting Daughney pulled out an agenda item for the final site plan approval of the new Perennial

restaurant set to open at 990 Franklin Avenue later in summer. He spoke about the layout of large parking lots behind new stores and businesses in commercial areas. The board and the audience was able to look at aerial maps of the area and parking lots on either side of Franklin Avenue behind buildings. Daughney commented on the adequate parking and the nature of the current restrictions and hindrances new businesses can face trying to locate in Garden City. The board then approved Perennial’s site plan.

STEP Increases for CSEA, Police

After deferring an item for S.T.E.P. (pay) increases with various unions of municipal employees on May 18, the June 1 Board of Trustees meeting saw each raise unanimously approved. The June 1 agenda included the S.T.E.P. increases for the Garden City Police Benevolent Association (PBA), the Managerial division, and the CSEA Supervisory Unit. However the same increase for the CSEA Rank and File employees was not listed on the agenda, and Mayor Daughney announced the addition and apologized for the error. All four unions’ S.T.E.P. increases were soon approved by the board. The PBA reached a new contract with the Village of Garden City in the spring of 2015, extending until May 31, 2020. Their contract calls for increases of 2.5 percent annually in salary and salary-related items, such as overtime, night differential and longevity. The prior contract, which expired on May 31, 2014, provided for increases of 3.5 percent annually. At the Village Board’s meeting last week, Mayor Brian Daughney announced a last-minute addition to the trustees’ action agenda related to the PBA. “Two years ago we approved our police officer contract, and at the time we agreed to remove the mandatory retirement age of 60. We have to go off the agenda and make that motion,” Daughney said. Attorney Kenneth Gray read the section of New York State law containing the mandatory retirement age for police (60). He said the legislation proposed by the State Senate and State Assembly would specifically repeal that section of the law, and the Board of Trustees voted to adopt a resolution for “home-rule” supporting the proposed legislation and repeal Section 5711-R of the New York State unconsolidated law as it relates to the mandatory age of 60 for GCPD officers.

Human Resources Attorney Sought

At the start of the Board of Trustees’ work session on Thursday, June 1, Mayor Daughney commented on the job opening the village advertises for a human resources attorney to be on staff at Village Hall. “We are trying to get a human

resources attorney on board to help us develop, implement, and help us follow procedures in our human resources area. They may help in some other aspects as well – we have had ads in the paper. The Board of Trustees’ Legal Committee has several resumes and we will sit down and go through it. We are hoping to stay on target with that – it is not an earth-shattering thing but it is something important to try to get done as soon as we can,” Daughney said. As of May 18, Village Clerk Karen Altman confirmed that over eight applications were sent in for the position.

Reviewing Village Buildings

Another priority examined during the work session was making sure the Board of Trustees and administration understands all the various village assets, starting with physical plant and infrastructure. “Our buildings and the shape that all of them are in are big-ticket capital commitments that we may have or should have. Whatever building it is – Village

Hall, the library, the water facility – we really want to get input from our staff about the shape buildings are in and our standpoint on them,” Daughney announced. He noted that the Board of Trustees has talked about this for a while and it has decided to put it down on paper “to help us get things accomplished.” With the library’s aged HVAC creating problems during summer months in 2016 and the overall interior layout of the building up for potential redesign, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi had engaged in talks with the GCPL Board of Trustees and the Department of Public Works’ personnel about the systems and structures for the last few years. During the June 1 work session, Trustee Louis Minuto suggested that with such overhauls of buildings’ internal functions the village should make it a priority to seek out opportunities in L.E.E.D. (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Conversational, opinionated, idiomatic?

We are looking for writers in our community to compose news articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section. E-mail submissions: editor@gcnews.com

•

• Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info. Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words. • Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

Garden/Yard/Tag Sale Have you decided you need to get rid of those extra tools, toys, housewares and appliances (and lots of other neat things, too.) Why not plan on holding a Garage/Yard/Tag Sale. Call us today to place your ad. Our eight community newspapers list the most Garage/Yard/Tag Sales in Nassau County.

Call us at 516-294-8935 and ask about our 2 Week Special.

PTA & SEPTA Senior Awards

At the annual Garden City High School Awards Ceremony graduating seniors, held on Wednesday, May 31st, thirty-one students were awarded the Garden City PTA and SEPTA Senior Awards. This recognition program has awarded $135,500 to graduating seniors over the past eight years. Administrators, teachers, and guidance counselors (the “T” in PTA) initiate the awards process by nominating the students. The High School Awards Committee makes the final selection of the recipients. Awards were presented to seniors by Michelle Kaiserman, GC PTA President; Adrianne Holtzman, SEPTA Co-President and Crissy Dickey, in-coming SEPTA Co-President. The award recipients have exemplified through their actions: character traits of a love of learning, a commitment to others or a passion, perseverance through adversity, or were an inspiration to many. Congratulations to the following Seniors: “Love of Learning” Patrick Bodovitz Frances Brown Julia Foxen Jalen Hinck Steffy Jeswin John Mongelli Margot Schroeder Elizabeth Strysko “Commitment” Ann Ambach Zoe Caponegro Luke Gannon Iris Gao Jake Genova Taylor Gladd Jessie Harrison Mason Kufs Melissa Paxton Cristina Sclafani “Perseverance” Meagan Coyle Catherine Falco Daniel Gillespie Gabby Granato Luis Marte

Meghan Martin James Rosato Suzanne Sanossian Charlie Schmitt Cade Vesnaver James Walsh “Inspiration” Alyssa DeGruccio James Knap

New York State PTA’s Youth Humanitarian Award In Memory of Stanley Marcus For the first time, a GCHS student was awarded the “Stanley Marcus Award”. Steven Spirakis, Garden City High School junior, best exemplified the humanitarian principles of Stanley Marcus who died in 1977 while serving as third vice president of the New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers. Mr. Marcus will always be remembered for his humanitarianism and dedication to youth through zealous volunteer community service. Since PTA is a volunteer organization, it was fitting to honor such service by our young people through the sponsorship of this award. Mr. Spirakis received his award on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Nassau Region PTA’s Spring Conference. Congratulations, Steven, on this accomplishment.

NYS PTA Honorary Life Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize individuals for their contributions to the welfare of children and youth. The Garden City PTA awards an Honorary Life Award Membership to individuals as recognition of their distinguished service to Garden City’s children and youth. Recipients receive the recognition they so greatly deserve at our Annual PTA Dinner. In addition, they receive a Life Membership pin, congratulatory card, and an Honorary Life Member card. Honored at this year’s PTA Dinner was Mr. Greg Bavaro, Dr. Judith Hecker, Ms. Jane Jordan and Mrs. Susan Lee.

NYS PTA Teacher Fellowship for Graduate Study in Memory of Richard Gazzola Award

(the Teacher Fellowship) The Teacher Fellowship was established in 1961 to “encourage excellent teachers to stay in the classroom by providing an opportunity for them to improve their teaching skills, update their professional knowledge, and expand their professional perspectives.” Recipients receive up to $3,000 to help pay for education courses to further their studies. In November 2017 at Nassau Region PTA’s Annual Presidents and Principals Dinner, Locust teachers Mrs. Wills and Ms. Maro received this award. More applications were submitted to NYS PTA this week – good luck to our dedicated teachers.

PTA Grants

PTA Grants enhance the educational experience for students and provide additional support above and beyond our annual operating budget. This year our membership has approved $57,700 in grants benefitting students in all seven schools. Please take a moment and read this very impressive list of grants: • High School: Makerspace in the Library Media Center. • High School: Five Kindle eReaders donated to the library for student use. • Middle School: Smart Board with mobile iRover cart for Physical Education and Health Classes. GCMS and GCHS students, GCPS staff, and Garden City residents: Jessica Lahey’s “The Gift of Failure” Community Event to take place October 2017. Stewart School: Twelve EV3 Mindstorm Lego robots to support STEAM initiatives for all students. Stratford School: Sponsored 3rd Grade Science Education program and field trip. Stratford School: Sponsored staff development training in mindfulness for the elementary social worker and one teacher. Stewart & Stratford Schools: Co-sponsor, along with GCPS and GC SEPTA, a Ballroom Dancing Program to support inclusion and acceptance amongst peers. This 5th Grade program will take place in 2017-18 school year.

Calling all College students!

Hemlock School: One SmartBoard M680 with Projector, co-sponsored with GCPS, for lessons taught by the primary math specialist. Hemlock School: Six Osmo units and six iPad Airs to support GCPS Steam initiatives for all students in the school. Homestead School: Equipment to support GCPS STEAM initiatives for all students in the school. Homestead School: One SmartBoard M680 with Projector, co-sponsored with GCPS, for lessons taught by the primary math specialist. Locust School: Six Osmo units and seven iPad Airs to support GCPS Steam initiatives for all students in the school. Locust School: Books for Locust School Library.Locust School: Paint and supplies for US map stencil project on playground blacktop. Don’t Miss Our Summer Reading Event Shop at BN.COM/bookfairs until June 11th and enter Bookfair ID #12142469 at checkout. Share this online information with family and friends - anyone can shop and support PTA.

PTA at the BOE

• 6/13, T - Garden City Board of Education Regular Work Session and Retiree & Service Recognition Reception at GCHS at 8:15 pm

Upcoming GCPS Events:

Attention Primary Parents • 6/14, W - Flag Day (Rain date: 6/14), W Hemlock Kindergarten Picnic at 11:00 am • 6/16, F - Homestead Field Day • Kindergarten at 10:00 am • 1st grade at 1:30 pm Attention: Elementary Parents • 6/12, M - Stewart Field Day (rain date: 6/13, T) • 2nd grade at 8:45 am • 4th grade at 10:30 am • 3rd grade at 12:45 pm • 6/14, W - Spring Concert (Jazz Band/Orchestra/ 5th Grade Band) 7:00pm • 6/14, W - Stratford Flag Day at 9:00 am • 6/15, W - Stewart 5th grade Field Day at 9:15 am (rain date: 6/16, F)

Attention: Middle School Parents • 6/12, M - Last day of classes and end of 4th quarter • 6/13 - 6/22, T-Th - Final Exams and Regents Attention High School Parents • 6/12 - 6/22, M-Th - Final Exams and Regents

Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

Website: • www.gardencitypta.org Facebook: • Facebook.com/GardenCityPTA • Turn on Notifications to get Real Time Information.

Twitter: • Twitter.com/GardenCityPTA • Join the conversation and invite your friends.

Who We Are

Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become longstanding traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can achieve great things!

Have an outstanding GPA, honor-roll, internship? Let us know about your transcending achievements then show your family, friends & neighbors! E-mail your most prized achievements, along with your name and contact info to: Editor Meg Norris - Editor@GCnews.com

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Over the next few weeks we will highlight some what we accomplished over the last school year. This week we will share awards and recognitions and PTA Grants.

The Garden City PTA News

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

From page 2 in the parade knew it and prepared for it. They were all getting ready for their part in the big day. There were many people who were disappointed. Some of these people even showed up at the parade route in hopes that what they heard was not true. Not only those who were ready to march lost out, but the merchants on 7th Street also suffered because of the cancellation. The Cathedral with their planned fair, also lost out. It was always the fact that after the parade was over, many families would walk over to the Cathedral to be part of the activities. That did not happen. Most of all, the servicemen were not honored! Everyone lost out! Judith A. Dolan

New Superintendent welcomed

To the Editor: After an extensive search process and a review of several excellent candidates, the Board of Education of Garden City Public Schools is proud to announce that it has selected Dr. Alan Groveman to serve as Interim Superintendent of Schools beginning on August 1, 2017. Dr. Groveman’s appointment was unanimously approved at a special board meeting held last evening. The Board wants to assure the community – our parents, students, staff, and residents – that selecting the best and most experienced leader to maintain our outstanding educational program and financial security during this transition period was its highest priority. Dr. Groveman fully understands the role of Interim Superintendent and the challenges the position entails. He will begin his work in Garden City in July and assume the Interim position on August 1st. Dr. Groveman began his career in 1971 and has accrued a lifetime of experience in the field of public education. Before retiring in 2013, Dr. Groveman served as Superintendent of the Connetquot Central School District in Suffolk County for 10 years. Prior to that, he was Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Personnel and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance in the Levittown School District, as well as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Schools. Dr. Groveman teaches Business and Finance at the graduate level for St. John’s University, and has consulted with schools and government agencies in areas such as strategic planning, capital projects, special education, and school safety. Since retiring from Connetquot in 2013, Dr. Groveman has served as Interim Assistant Superintendent in the Valley Stream, Sachem, and Lindenhurst School Districts. Dr. Groveman holds a B.A. in Psychology/Math from the City

University of New York, received a Masters degree in School Psychology from the University of Rhode Island, and earned his Masters in Education and Doctorate in Education Administration from Columbia University Teachers College. He is a former President and Honorary Life Member of the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association. In addition to his distinguished career in education, Dr. Groveman has also served with the Commack Fire/Rescue departments and is a board member of the Suffolk County Fire Academy. “For over 40 years, I have served the education community in various capacities from classroom to district office, as an advocate with our legislators, and as a member and leader within multiple professional organizations,” shared Dr. Groveman. “It is my intent to work with all segments of the Garden City community to continue and enhance the high quality of the programs and services provided to the students and their families. I look forward to working with each and all of you over the next year to make this happen.” The Board would also like to take this opportunity to keep you apprised of our plans regarding the search process for a permanent Superintendent. A Request for Proposals for an executive search consultant to assist the Board in its search for a permanent Superintendent of Schools will be mailed to a select group of firms this month. The Board plans to interview and hire a search consultant this summer, and begin the search process for a permanent Superintendent in September. Additional information will continue to be provided as the process unfolds. A special page has been added to the district website under the maroon sidebar “Board News” to keep everyone apprised of our progress. Finally, the Board would like to acknowledge the many initiatives Dr. Feirsen brought to the district in his 12 years as Superintendent. His leadership, knowledge, and dedication will be greatly missed. Dr. Feirsen leaves behind a legacy of excellence; his vision and commitment to the children and families of Garden City has left us forever changed for the better. We invite all staff members to join with us in celebrating Dr. Feirsen’s retirement, and that of an additional 30 dedicated employees, along with recognizing those who have achieved milestones of employment – 20, 25, 30, and 35 years serving Garden City Public Schools - on June 13th, 6:30 p.m. at Garden City High School. We hope you will join us in wishing all the best to Dr. Feirsen at the June 13th Retiree Reception. Please also join us in extending a warm, Garden City welcome to our new Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Alan

Groveman.

The Board of Education of Garden City Public Schools Angela Heineman, President Tom Pinou, Vice President Robert Martin, Trustee Laura Hastings, Trustee William Holub, Trustee

A farewell to a fine gentleman

To the Editor On behalf of grateful residents from the Eastern section of Garden City, we would like to publicly thank our wonderful E.P.O.A. President, Mr. Joe Moody, for all of his support, guidance, understanding, and professionalism towards Garden City residents. He has been both empathetic and helpful with the Crown Castle cell antenna radiation dilemma throughout Garden City. Joe is a public leader who truly serves the people he represents. He is a true gentleman and outstanding role model for all public officials. Joe exemplifies what public service means. When we first called Joe Moody about our Village cell phone antenna radiation debacle last year, he listened with great concern and acted immediately in his quest for quality of life for the Garden City residents. Joe understood the urgency of our cause to protect Garden City families. He took the time from his busy schedule, as he is an independent business owner, a volunteer firefighter, and a dedicated family man, to listen, discuss, and work tirelessly to resolve our issues. Some residents here in Garden City may not realize that his role as E.P.O.A. President is a volunteer position. No matter how busy Joe was, he ALWAYS got back to us. Joe made the time and extra effort to return the residents calls and texts. He’d return our words of thanks, saying, “No bother, this is what I volunteered to do.” Of course, Joe is true to his words. When a citizen makes an outstanding contribution to his fellow residents, we feel he should be commended. Thank you Joe for lending an ear, meeting with your Village residents, attending last minute meetings, writing effective e-mails, and coordinating in any way you could to assist the citizens. We will certainly miss you Joe as our E.P.O.A. President. Your shoes will be hard to fill. It was an honor to have you serve as our Eastern Property Owners Association President. And finally, we wish you and your family well. We are so grateful for your exemplary role within our Village government. Jeff and Eithne Thorne, Larry and Mary Timmins, Doug and Margie Rydzewski, Larry and Sheri Demarco, Juan and Sandra Cadavid, Patrick and Allison Ruhlman

Deplorable conditions

To the Editor: While our Board of Trustees continues with their two-pronged approach to the Governor’s Third track proposal, the transit system in New York City is on the verge of collapsing. Governor Cuomo calls the Penn Station hub and the MTA subway service a crisis. Indeed, the deplorable condition of the tracks and electrical systems in Penn Station, the Sandy Hurricane damaged tunnels under the East River, the archaic MTA subway signal system, the LIRR switch failures in Queens and the mismanagement of major infrastructure improvements by the MTA and Amtrak should all be bundled as one terrible nightmare for all commuters and taxpayers. This summer the crisis will impact the whole Northeast corridor, stifling economic growth and wasting countless hours for our commuters. All of our government leaders should focus on this critical infrastructure failure. Unfortunately, the Board of Trustees remains resolute in their two-pronged approach and Governor Cuomo, while acknowledging this Transit situation a crisis, continues to aggressively pursue a third track LIRR project. This initiative is far away from the origin of the crisis and the decision to set aside $2 billion dollars for 10 miles of new track shows he has not focused on the critical needs for funding the major transit crisis of his governorship. Cuomo should take his 3rd Track team of consultants and their $20 million marketing plan back to Albany and use the $2 billion to assist in the rebuilding of Penn Station, the upgrading of all our subways signal system to Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) and initiate a priority list for hazardous LIRR railway crossings. Our Village Trustees should aggressively call for the canceling of the 3rd Track and the Governor should prioritize New York commuter safety by focusing on the current transit crisis. Gerry Kelly

Nightmare Subway Rides

To the Editor: I just got a call from my cousin Peggy Ann Walsh who was on the F train last night, June 5. A little before 6 pm, the F train broke down in the tunnel between Manhattan and Brooklyn. There was no air and people after spending one hour stuck in the tunnel started to scream and have panic attacks. Peggy said it was like living a nightmare. But because Governor Cuomo installed WiFi on this line, the passengers were able to get updates. Here is the update they heard for one hour” We are temporarily delayed because of train traffic.” There wasn’t any train traffic because See page 35

33 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

The Garden City News Friday, June 9, 2017

The

Kordes

K orner

John Ellis Kordes

OUR PVC IS 100% VIRGIN VINYL 2” X 2” X 8’ Wide PVC STRUCTURAL DECK RAILING HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

7499*

+tax

6’ HIGH PVC DOUBLE SIDED SOLID PRIVACY WITH PICKET TOP HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

114

99* +tax

DIAGONAL LATTICE OR SQUARE LATTICE TOP HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

99* +tax

10 OR MORE SECTIONS

7499* +tax

HEAVY DUTY

PVC ARBOR

2 STYLES TO CHOOSE SCALLOPED OR STRAIGHT

3 STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM

6’ HIGH DOUBLE SIDED PVC PRIVACY

WITH HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

4’ HIGH PVC DOUBLE SIDED SPACED PICKET

STARTING AT

46999*

6999* +tax

HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

+tax

TIRED OF WHITE? 3 Solid Colors Available

ROCKING ROCK REALISTIC STONE APPEARANCE $ 99 PVC FENCE +tax

144

Minimum 20 Sections

REALISTIC TEXTURED WOOD GRAIN PVC FENCE

+tax

SELECT ALUMINUM & PVC GATES

COLOR PVC 3 COLOR OPTIONS

TAN, KHAKI, TAN & WHITE 6X8 PRIVACY

17999

Limited supplies available

89 +tax

98*

FROM

4999* +tax

ALL OF OUR PVC FENCE IS 100% VIRGIN VINYL WITH HEAVY RE-INFORCED ALUMINUM ON THE INSIDE.

#1 6’ HIGH 3/4” SPRUCE STOCKADE

Don’t See What You Want? We Can Custom Build And We Carry Fence Accessories In Stock

99* +tax

4’, 5’, 6’, 8’ IN STOCK

6’ HIGH DOG EAR

FINANCING AVAILABLE

100% CEDAR

10999*

+tax

6’ HIGH 100% CEDAR

H is to r y

This is the original Garden City Stable constructed in 1874 on the south side of Seventh Street (near today’s Seventh Street Café). At that time most of the south side of Seventh Street was part of an elaborate stable. Guests visiting the hotel would be dropped off at the hotel and their horse and carriage would be taken here. The coachmen would stay at a boarding house on the southwest corner of Franklin Avenue and Seventh Street (where Leo’s is today). When Garden City incorporated in 1919, this building was renovated into Garden City’s first Village Hall. When the current Village Hall was built in 1953, this building was torn down

SALE END6/17/17 6/10/17 sale ITEMS items end

6’ HIGH DOUBLE SIDED PVC PRIVACY WITH LATTICE TOP

P h o to g r a p h y

12699* +tax

Western POA announces special LIRR update

The next meeting of the Western Owners Property Association Officers and Directors will be at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, June 14, at the new Senior Center. Prior to the meeting, at 6:30 PM, we will provide the latest update on the LIRR 3rd Track. On Friday, June 23, at 7:30PM, the WPOA will hold a meet and greet at Public House 55 on New Hyde Park Road. New York Met tickets and a 50-50 raffle will be held at 9:15 PM. Our state, county, town and local legislators have

been invited and all neighboring property owners association members are also welcomed to participate. On Thursday, June 29, we will celebrate the end of the Albany legislative session with dinner at the Public House at 6 PM. All of our meetings and social gatherings are open to the public. For any questions or if you would like to become a member of the WPOA please visit our web site at http://www. gcwpoa.com or call Gerry Kelly 502-6710 or gerry7th@gmail.com

T&G 100% CEDAR 6’ HIGH W/ LATTICE TOP DIAGONAL OR SQUARE

13599*

+tax

BIG JOB FENCE SPECIALIST In Stock Materials Only. Gates, Posts & Installation Extra. Sale Items Cannot Be Combined W /Other Offers Or Prior Sales. Not Responsible for Typographical Errors

Subscribe Today!

516-541-0412

Get the scoop on what’s happening in your community every week!

CONTRACTORS & D.I.Y. WELCOME AT ALL LOCATIONS

Call our GC office at 294-8900

2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 Main Location East Location Nassau 3310 Sunrise Hwy., East Islip 110A Frowein Rd., C. Moriches

631-224-7905 Mon. -Sat. 7am-6pm. Closed Sunday

Materials in stock

A Rating

631-878-7778

Southeast Corner of Railroad & Frowein Mon.-Sat. 8am-5pm. Closed Sunday

Nassau Lic. #302810000 Suff. Lic. #10789HI

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.ABOVEALLFENCE.COM

Litmor Publishing Corp.

282429-1

35 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 32 they were stuck in the tunnel for one hour. It was brutally hot in the subway car and people got sick. They were choking from the heat for one hour. People took their shirts off to try to cope with the heat. Peggy said it was like living in a third world country not the greatest city in the world. Federal funds have been grossly misused. Cuomo thinks people want WiFi and new tiles but they want trains that work. People have jobs and they have to go to work and get home again. The Money Taking Agency also know as the MTA has to be run in a more efficient manner. Cuomo should have been fixing the trains, signals and switches. He shouldn’t squander the taxpayers money on WiFi and new tile. Please don’t allow this Governor to put an unnecessary LIRR Third Track in a small area that doesn’t need it. Fix the subways, fix Penn and stop squandering money. Kent and Karen Reiter

Thank You

To the Editor: I wish to offer special thanks to all the parents, merchants, and community members who have participated in the annual “Battle of the Classes” at Garden

City High School. The proceeds of this event go to the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation created in honor of our two daughters, Jamie and Paige. This July 15th marks seven years since the girls lost their lives in a horrific car accident, along with their friend, Michael Mulhall, while heading to their jobs at Camp Anchor. The Battle of the Classes is an event that helps us contribute to many local causes which help to keep their memories alive. The Malone family offers its most sincere thanks to you all. Jim Malone

Congratulations and GC pride

To the Editor: Hats off to the Garden City High School Varsity Baseball Team for winning the Trojan’s first conference championship since 2011 and securing a berth in the Nassau County Finals for the first time since 2006. Along the way, these boys of spring did not lose one regular season conference series and by the time the playoffs were finished, the team posted an amazing 20 “W’s”. Both achievements are a tribute no doubt to the team’s heart and never say die attitude. After witnessing a few games, I also believe specific recognition is due to first year Head Coach Dave Izzo and

Asst. Coach Ray Chaputian. Both were tasked with taking over the team’s reigns in what only could be described as less than optimum circumstances due to the 2016 abrupt departure of the previous long standing coaching staff. Izzo and Chaputian responded by providing the “just right” combination of baseball know-how and player support/ tutelage that enabled the team to excel on the field. But as a Garden City resident, one of the season’s most gratifying experiences had nothing to do with the actual balls and strikes of the games. In a playoff game at Manhasset, a close call against the home team brought about a horrific tirade by their head coach which included several four letter laced rants that ultimately led to his appropriate ejection. Shortly thereafter, several Manhasset residents threatened the umpires and they were also given the heave-ho. Subsequently many Garden

City fans were cursed at by Manhasset’s attending student body resulting in some of our neighbors having to actually change their seats. (I think you get the picture.) Through it all, Garden City’s coaches kept their calm and their players even calmer despite a bit later, as baseball would have it, a couple of close calls failed to go their way. There was even one play where a Trojan, who had just been called out on a very close play at second, put his arm around the umpire as he walked off the field. You just had to take notice of the exemplary behavior of GC’s players and believe that coaches Izzo and Chaputian had been busy not just teaching the boys how to handle baseball - but life as well. Again, much congratulations to the coaches and all the players for enabling the fans and supporters of Garden City High School’s Baseball Program to be proud from so many perspectives. Joseph Cauchi

Subscribe Today! Get the scoop on what’s happening in your community every week! Call our GC office at 294-8900 Litmor Publishing Corp.

Great rates like ours are always in season. 24-Month CD

60 1.

% APY1

$5,000 minimum deposit

36-Month CD

90 1.

% APY1

$5,000 minimum deposit

To qualify you must have or open any Flushing Bank Complete Checking account.2 Get the complete access and control you desire with a competitive interest rate and banking on-the-go with our Flushing Bank Mobile3 app. For more information and to find out about our other great offers, visit your local Flushing Bank branch, call 800.581.2889 or visit www.FlushingBank.com. Small enough to know you. Large enough to help you. 1 New money only. APY effective April 10, 2017. Annual percentage yield assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for a full year at current rate. Minimum deposit balance of $5,000 is required. Funds cannot be transferred from an existing Flushing Bank account. Premature withdrawals may be subject to bank and IRS penalties. Rates and offer are subject to change without notice. 2 A Flushing Bank checking account with a $5,000 minimum balance is required to receive the advertised rate. Certain fees, minimum balance requirements and restrictions may apply. For new IRA and rollover accounts, the minimum deposit balance is $5,000. A checking account is not required for IRA accounts. Speak with a Flushing Bank representative for more details. 3 Flushing Bank Mobile Banking is available to all Flushing Bank online banking users. Mobile carrier fees may apply. Flushing Bank is a registered trademark

FB 782 Summer Rate CD Garden City.indd 1

5/25/17 4:00 PM

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

THIS WEEK AT ROTARY

Bobby Menges, recipient Rotary Community Achievement Award.

Reserve Today!

Bobby Menges to Receive Community Service Award Next Week Please reserve today for the cocktail party honoring Garden City’s Bobby Menges for community service next

Thursday evening, June 15, 6 – 8 p.m. The 29th recipient of Rotary’s coveted Community Service Award, Bobby will be honored at the Cathedral of the Incarnation’s Mercer School, 65 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City. The Award commemorates the spirit of volunteerism, commitment and contributions to the Village of Garden City and beyond. Bobby Menges’ life of service exemplifies the criteria for this award. For the better part of his 19 years, Bobby Menges has lived a life of service. When he was five, Bobby was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer, and ever since has fought through numerous and chronic health issues. Even so, he has devoted much of his time and perseverance to commuunity service and fundraising in his unstopping efforts to help pediatric cancer patients of all ages. Please reserve today to honor the remarkable Bobby Menges. Tickets are $75 each; student tickets (21 and under), $35; reserved tables of 10, $700. To pay by credit card, visit www. RotaryCSA.Eventbrite.com. Checks made payable to Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club should be mailed to Susan MacDonald at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s, 112 Seventh St, Garden City, NY 11530;

or dropped off by Monday, June 12. For questions, call Susan at (516) 643-5286. The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club wishes to acknowledge the 28 past recipients. The Community Service Award began in 1991 with the honoring of Rotary’s own long-time secretary and past Mayor of Garden City, Peter Gall. Honorees listed in order since 1991 are: Russell Heintz, Walter Engels, Lou Sanders, Brian Deveney, Scott Fairgrieve, Hamilton Smith, Theresa Ranfone, Julianne Lewis, Patrick Tobin, John McGowan, John Da Vanzo, Eileen Mrphy, Louis Santosus, John & Milanda Alford, Gary Mazur, Bill Gresalfi, Roger Eltringham, Rick Volpe, Dr. Robert Scott, Peter Bee, the Sikorski Family, the Clancy Family, Lucy Gaglione, Arthur Anderson, Past Club Presidents (in commemoration of the Clubs 90th Anniversary), Suzie and Robert Alvey and Althea Robinson. Rotary meets every other Monday, 12:15, at the Garden City Hotel. If interested in membership and attending as our guest, the “Bring a Friend to Rotary” luncheon on June 26, please call Susan MacDonald, president at (516) 643-5256.

Coming Down the line …

June 15 – Community Service Award Cocktail Party honoring Bobby Menges June 26 – “Bring a friend to Rotary” Luncheon Rotary Scholarship winners, guests July 10 – Induct Alba Spinelli, new Rotary President July 24 – Wendy Walsh DeMaria, District Governor, guest speaker August 14 – NYS Senator Elaine Phillips, guest speaker August 28 -RYLA students presentation September 11 – Benjamin Cohen, MD, Neurosurgeon September 25 – Members report October 9 – Blythe Daylong, Exec. Dir., Adelphi Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) October 23 – Shannon Boyle, Exec. Dir., New Ground Organization November 13 - Dr. Christine Riordan President, Adelphi University, guest speaker November 27 – “Bring a Friend to Rotary” Luncheon December 8 & 9 – Ring Bells for Salvation Army December 11 – Holiday Fellowship Luncheon

Let’s Keep Our Dad’s Alive

NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL

invites you to a Men’s Health Seminar Men and their loved ones are invited to join us for informative sessions addressing prostate cancer, the prevention of heart disease, stroke, various cancers, sexual dysfunction and more. Topics are beneficial to both men and women .

2017 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: JOEL FUHRMAN, MD

Dr. Joel Fuhrman, board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times Best-selling author, President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing, specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. ● Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017, 8:00 am – 4:15 pm ● Location: Garden City Hotel 45 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530 ● Cost per Attendee: $50 Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided

For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.menshealthseminar.com or call 516-663-2316 ™

37 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Leading edge advances combined with compassion. That is how we care for you.

We are the dedicated physicians employed by Northwell Health. Experts in over 100 specialties, we work together with Northwell Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading resources and research. Bringing the most current advances to patients, we continuously raise the standard of compassionate care.

Northwell Health Physician Partners is expanding our expert Gastroenterology care team in Mineola. Robert A. Klein, MD, FACG Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine

300 Old County Road, Suite 31 Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 294-9380

Steven J. Geier, MD, FACG Alan S. Lipp, MD, FACG, FACP Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine Neil Ferrara, MD

Over 350 convenient locations. Most insurance accepted. Learn more about Northwell Health Physician Partners at: Northwell.edu/PhysicianPartners.

The Garden City News Friday, June 9, 2017

刀攀最攀渀琀猀 ☀ 匀䄀吀䠀攀氀瀀䄀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀一漀眀䄀氀最攀戀爀愀㄀ ☀ ㈀⼀䜀攀漀洀攀琀爀礀⸀

Celebrating Our 10th Year! Come in for a Free Trial Dance Class

SUMMER INTENSIVES June 12-16 4-7 pm

Petite - Ages 5-8 Jr. - Ages 9-11, • New auditions for non-company members

*Also accepting registration for fall clases

䔀䄀刀䰀夀䈀䤀刀䐀匀倀䔀䌀䤀䄀䰀 ⴀ 唀猀攀挀漀搀攀攀愀爀氀礀㄀匀愀瘀攀㄀ ─ ⴀ 䜀漀琀漀洀愀琀栀渀栀瀀⸀挀漀洀琀漀爀攀最椀猀琀攀爀

Registraion Going On Now For All Classes

(Featuring some of the best teachers in the country, in all styles)

BALLET INTENSIVES June 12-16 • 4:30-8:30 pm • Ages 10-14 for

Advanced Dancers

*Also accepting BALLET • TAP • JAZZ • LYRICAL • HIP HOP registration for fall clases • CONTEMPORARY • GYMNASTICS • COMBO • PILATES

Owners & Directors Jay Barrett, Natalie Mossa

RECREATIONAL & NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES Award Winning Competition Team

AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CALL US FOR DETAILS • AGES 3-18

SUMMER INTENSIVES ADVANCED LEVEL & AUDITIONS FOR OUR 2017-18 DANCE CO. June 19-23 5-9:30 pm • Jr. 10-13, • Teen, Seniors 14-18

MOBA DANCE ACADEMY

All Boys Hip Hop Class

Professional Dance Training for Recreational & Serious Dance Students

15C Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park 516.DANCE77 • 516.326.2377 visit us at: www.mobadanceacademy.com

SUMMER DANCE CAMP August 7-11 All Levels • 10am-3 pm • Ages 6-18

*Also accepting registration for fall clases

39 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

SOCIALLY SPEAKING

3 Story High Slide!!!

Amazing raffles!

SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017

Photo Booth!

Gaga Pit!

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

RAIN OR SHINE McKenna Elementary School 210 Spruce Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Caricature Artist!

Giant Obstacle Course!!

CHILDREN $15.00

ADULTS NO FEE

FREE T-SHIRT (while supplies last) MUSIC • CARNIVAL GAMES • 3 STORY HIGH SLIDE • CARICATURE ARTIST • PHOTO BOOTH GAGA PIT • GIANT OBSTACLE COURSE • RAFFLES • ARTS AND CRAFTS • FACE PAINTING TIE-DYEING • FOOD AND BEVERAGES FOR PURCHASE AND MUCH MORE... Your time and support will make a difference. All proceeds will go directly to the Long Island Tourette Association.

For More Information Go To: www.longislandtourette.org EVENT SPONSOR

GIVE YOUR CHILD A GREAT SUMMER! Programs still available

LuHiSummerCamps.org 516-626-1100

June flowers are here With ATHENA

June is busting out all over and so are the flowers. I have a lovely golden iris in full bloom and even while the weather is supposed to bring rain - this is as I write this. I picked a few stalks that are bright yellow and brought them in to give us sun in the house and we can also enjoy those not picked that we can see from our window. I did this to give us color no matter what the weather will be. Just a few blooms can do a lot for your dinner table and you can move the arrangement anywhere else you want to see them. It’s June and we will all be able to get to the pool for a good swim very soon. I can just about see the glistening water in my minds eye now and I can hardly wait. If you are a shell collector you can place the most exotic ones in places like your morning breakfast table and move it to your dinner table and then on to the living room. Just be careful to have something under the shell as you don’t want it to scratch the top where you will place it. Some shells can also act as a container for a few flowers as there are some that will hold water and your flower or flowers. Try it - it will bring summer into your house early. If your family likes barbecues and the gentlemen of the family like to cook on them - as many gentlemen do - you are set by adding a really good salad followed by dessert. Ice cream is handy and a good choice. Since the children are off from school and vacation time is good at this season, try to take it bit by bit and see all the local attractions that you never had time for. There are historic houses all over Long Island such as the home of Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence, Coe Hall - Planting Fields also in Oyster Bay with a sixty-five room mansion on over four hundred acres. Further a field is Wave Hill in the Bronx and do not forget

to visit Old Bethpage V i l l a g e Restoration and also Otto Kahn’s “Oheka Castle”. You will see how the “other half” lived in a time when there were so many of these beautiful places. If you visit Clark Gardens this summer you just might meet a few Garden City residents who have been long time volunteers there and some of them are: Dian Kendrick, Marie Ramos, Virginia Musantek, Mary Lou Pfiffer, Leslie Saccarido and Diane Bliss. They have all been volunteering there for many years. Did you know that in the year 1935 the Pacific Association of the Amateur Athletic Union voted not to participate in the Berlin Olympics and President Roosevelt proclaimed the Philippine Islands a free commonwealth. In addition, there were some important people born. They were Elvis Presley, singer, Fred Ebb, Lyricist, Luciano Pavarotti, Opera Singer. I am sure that if you were born in that year you must have made your mark in life also. If you could not make the Long Island Choral Society’s Sing In on June 4th, they will be having another Sing-In next month. I will keep you posted. Did you know that some flowers only become fragrant after dark as they are trying to attract night flying pollinators, but white blooms depend solely on scent to lure them in. Others become fragment after dark as they’re trying to attract night flying pollinators like moths and bats. June’s full moon was called the Strawberry Moon because it appeared when the strawberry harvest took place. Guess that is all for now. I will be seeing you next week.

Subscribe today! Get the scoop on your community news every week! Call our GC office at 294-8900

41 Friday, June 2, 20177 The Garden City News

17 Garden City Office 730 Franklin Ave, Garden City

Floral Park Office 142 Plainfield Ave, Floral Park

CALL US TODAY FOR ANY OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS!

OPEN HOUSE SAT, 1-3pm

OPEN HOUSE SUN, 1-3pm

67 PINEBROOK AVE | W. HEMPSTEAD Gorgeous new construction w/ spacious rooms. Very sunny rooms, EIK, & full finished bsmt. ML#2915462 | $559,000

22 DAVIS LN | ROSLYN Gorgeous 4 bdrm house situated in a serene tree lined street with 4 full bathrooms. ML#2941491 | $1,275,000

GARDEN CITY Stately old world charming Tudor restored to perfection. 6 bdrms/4.5 bths. ML#2841937 | $1,750,000

Spectacular Westend Expanded Cape with 5 Bedrooms; 2 Full Baths; Very Spacious! ML#2938128 | $699,000

GARDEN CITY This charming, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath English Tudor is located in the desirable Estates Section. ML#2923830 | $1,285,000

GARDEN CITY Spectacular 5 bdrm, 3 bath Colonial on oversized lot in Garden City Village! ML#2926989 | $959,000

RANDELL BECK LAREB

MARIA BATTISTA LAREB

MARGARET A. LEDER LRESP

SEAN MCCOYD LRESP

FLORAL PARK

DIANE L. DESANTIS LRESP

SUSAN MCMANUS LRESP

Signature Premier Properties

MARISA DESIMONE LRESP

HENDRIKA NASH LRESP

TERESA DESPOSITO LAREB

JAME ROMANOWSKI LRESP

MINEOLA Beautiful Updated Cape In The Town Of Mineola With Garden City Schools. ML#2927056 | $525,000

GARDEN CITY Unique! Majestic! Special! This home exudes character & old world charm! ML#2929298 | $1,375,000

Lovely Home, LR w/frpl, formal DR, EIK w/ breakfast nook, 3 Bedrooms; 1 Full Baths; Very Spacious! ML#2941657 | $649,000

FLORAL PARK

STEWART MANOR Updated! 5/6 Bedroom Colonial on 60x109, den, 4 bdrms on second floor. Full Bsmt. ML#2901225 | $669,000

GARDEN CITY Spacious Cape in Western Section of Garden City. Totally renovated 4 bdrm/2.5 bath. ML#2914018 | $779,000

WESTBURY Fabulous Open, Sunny And Airy 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath. 11 Years Young Colonial Home. ML#2931951 | $575,000

PATRICIA DICKEY LRESP

MARIA SCARPATI LRESP

RYAN DONNELLY LAREB

DENISE STROPKAY LRESP

HENGAMEH GHOLAMI LRESP

HUI LAN WENG LRESP

MAEVE KILGO LRESP

DAVID MARKS LRESP

ROBERT KUEFNER LAREB

MARIE GRANT LRESP

877.273.3750 | signaturepremier.com

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Pack 7 invites new scouts and their parents to Field Night

Field Night is the perfect way to see Pack 7 Cub Scouts in action. It’s fun for the whole family and offers opportunities to participate in team building. Does your son want to go on exciting trips, learn new skills, help his neighbors, and make new friends? Then, Pack 7 Field Night is the place to be. Field Night will be held at the Stewart School Field on Friday, June 16th at 7 p.m. and is open to interested, potential scouts in grades Kindergarten through 3rd. The evening will include races, games and obstacle courses, as well as refreshing Italian Ices. Parents can meet other parents and leaders, learn about scouting, ask questions about Pack 7 and sign up for the upcoming 2017-2018 Scouting year. Pack 7 has monthly Pack Nights which focus on team building and charity. The entire family is always welcome to Pack Night. Each event is educational, fun and memorable as well as a learning experience. Here are some examples of Pack 7’s recent adventures. In April, the Cub Scouts went to NYC to visit the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and spent the night aboard the aircraft carrier as a part of Operation Slumber! The Scouts and their parents enjoyed exclusive, after-hours access to the Intrepid as well as the Space Shuttle Pavilion. They slept among the aircraft on the hangar deck, just like enlisted sailors once did. The Scouts took part in educational activities, tours and talks and rides on the 4D flight simulator. They

also attended the pop-up planetarium show and enjoyed snacks and breakfast in the mess hall. On Saturday, May 6th, the Scouts attended the Long Island Ducks v. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball game at Bethpage Ballpark. The highlight of the evening was when the Cub Scouts got to go on the field during the National Anthem to honor our country. They also had their photo taken with the team mascot, Quacker Jack, and enjoyed an awesome fireworks display at the end of the fun-filled and exciting evening. Most recently, the Cub Scouts attended their annual Camp Fire Night at Christopher Morley Park where they enjoyed bonding with one another around a camp fire, performing skits for the entire audience consisting of their peers and their parents, as well as participating in an official ceremony conducted to retire United States flags that had become torn or ripped from years of proud service. The evening culminated with the boys roasting marshmallows over the campfire. Pack 7 was founded in 1932, and is the longest running Cub Scout Pack in Nassau County. Our Charter Organization is the Garden City American Legion, William Bradford Turner Post #263.. All boys in first through fifth grade are eligible to join Cub Scouts. Don’t miss the fun at Field Night on June 16th at 7pm.

Tigers at their first annual Camp Fire Night

Bears performing their skit at Campfire Night

National Anthem at the LI Ducks game

Getting ready for lights out in the hangar at the Intrepid

Cubs spend time in the woods

Wolves performing a skit at Campfire Night

Getting ready for the big moment

Space Shuttle Pavilion

43 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

The Garden City News Friday, June 9, 2017

Ñ®F .BSZ -PVJT "DBEFNZ &YDFMMFODF JO &EVDBUJPO GPS :PVOH 8PNFO TJODF

$POHSBUVMBUJPOT UP UIF $MBTT PG

r FBSOFE B 3FHFOUT %JQMPNB XJUI SFDFJWJOH UIF IJHIFTU EJQMPNB BXBSEFE CZ UIF 4UBUF PG /FX :PSL UIF 3FHFOUT %JQMPNB XJUI "EWBODFE %FTJHOBUJPO r %POBUFE NPSF UIBO IPVST JO DPNNVOJUZ TFSWJDF QSPHSBNT r TFOJPST DPNQMFUFE POF PS NPSF "EWBODFE 1MBDFNFOU DPVSTFT r TFOJPST DPNQMFUFE POF PS NPSF )POPST -FWFM DPVSTFT

5IF $MBTT PG IBT SFDFJWFE PWFS NJMMJPO JO BDBEFNJD TDIPMBSTIJQT BOE HSBOUT 'JHVSF BT PG "QSJM BXBSET TUJMM CFJOH SFDFJWFE Ñ®FTF BSF BDBEFNJD CBTFE BXBSET BOE EP OPU SFÃ«FDU OFFE CBTFE BXBSET

4QPOTPSFE CZ UIF 4JTUFST PG 4U +PTFQI #SFOUXPPE /: r $IBSUFSFE CZ UIF /FX :PSL 4UBUF #PBSE PG 3FHFOUT "DDSFEJUFE CZ UIF .JEEMF 4UBUFT "TTPDJBUJPO PG $PMMFHFT 4DIPPMT

8FYGPSE 5FSSBDF r +BNBJDB &TUBUFT /: r XXX UNMB PSH

NYCB ELITE RATE 11-MONTH CD

1.26

APY

are in bloom

$500 minimum to open and to earn interest. Get this great rate when you enroll in NYCB Elite, link your CD to a new or existing NYCB Elite Gold Checking account and maintain $100,000 or more in combined balances2.

myNYCB.com â&#x20AC;¢ (877) 786-6560

Annual Percentage Yield (APY) above is accurate as of date of publication and is subject to change without notice. The minimum balance to open the promotional CD and to earn the stated APY is $500. The interest rate remains fixed until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity. Fees could reduce earnings. The Promotional CD must be opened with new money not currently on deposit with the bank. 2 To earn 1.26% APY on the 11-Month CD, enrollment in NYCB Elite Gold or Platinum is required. NYCB Elite Gold Checking account minimum to open is $5,000. NYCB Elite Relationship Terms and Conditions apply. Not available for non-profit or business accounts. Maintain $100,000 or more in combined balances in the NYCB Elite Gold relationship to waive monthly fee. Those not enrolled in NYCB Elite will earn 1.16% APY on the 11-Month CD. Rates are available for accounts opened in branches located in New York and New Jersey only. Offer may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bank at any time. The bank is not responsible for typographical errors. Â©2017 New York Community Bank 1

UNIFIED

We Are The Commercial Condo / Co-Op Experts!

WINDOW SYSTEMS, INC.

NO SALES TAX

WINDOWS, DOORS, SIDING AND ROOFING SALE PRICES VALID JUNE 1 - JUNE 30, 2017

SAVE THIS AD

ROOFING

SAVE THIS AD

SIDING Whole House Starting at

LAYOVER

2995

2129

COMPLETE RIP

25% off

3995 3995

based on $3.20 per sq ft

0% Financing or 25% Off for 5 years! Purchase

MASONRY

FREE in Home Estimates COUPON

TRIPLE GLASS WELDED WINDOWS • • • •

Foam filled frame and Sash Krypton/Argon Gas Meets D.O.E. / R5 Program Lifetime Guarantee

ON SALE REG. $79900 $ 00

399

FULLY INSTALLED

NEW REPAIR SERVICE WE NOW REPAIR OTHER COMPANIES' PRODUCTS

COUPON

ASK US ABOUT OUR NEW INTERIOR DOOR PROGRAM! FULLY INSTALLED

COUPON

PATIO DOORS

LOW E GLASS / ARGON GAS TOP QUALITY STEEL REINFORCED & FULLY INSTALLED 5FT.

CUSTOM SIZED

REG. $199900

CUSTOM PAINTED AND STAINED STEEL AND FIBERGLASS DOORS As Low As

ON SALE

$109900

995

Fully Installed

Features:

COUPON

GARAGE DOOR

Raised Panel or Carriage Style • 2 Inch Thick Steel Door • New Tracks and Hardware

899

00 REG. $ ON SALE

8' x 7'

$69900

FULLY INSTALLED

Includes cart away of your old door!

• 8 Coat Paint Finish • Adjustable Saddle • 20 Gauge/10 Gauge Reinforced Steel Frame • Magnetic Seal • Double Insulated Glass • Door Knob/Dead Bolt • Many Styles, Colors and Finishes to Choose From

FULLY WELDED

CUSTOM MADE UP TO 32” x 18” REG.

BAY WINDOWS

OWENS CORNING

UP TO 6 FT. X 4 FT. $199900

REG.

1799

FULLY INSTALLED ADD $250 FOR CONTOURED ROOF SOLID VINYL WITH ALL CLEAR BIRCH FRAMING

HEMPSTEAD CALL FOR SHOWROOM HOURS

ON SALE

$39900

$17900

No Min. Req.

safe & sound WITH

HUNTINGTON

373 West Jericho Tpke. Huntington, NY 11743

FULLY INSTALLED

BASEMENT WINDOWS

NO TAX

SLIDERS OR HOPPERS

CUSTOM SIZED

COUPON

GRIDS OPTIONAL IN ALL WINDOWS

COUPON

299 Peninsula Blvd. Hempstead, NY 11550

Get up to $500 Energy Tax Credit

COUPON

AIR SEAL PILE

Features: Laminated Glass Composite Window AAMA Gold Label Exceeds Energy Starcodes OC Zipper pile with Air Seal Technology Includes Caulking Fully Installed

REG. $89900 ON SALE

49900

PATCHOGUE

298 Medford Ave. (rt.112) Patchogue, NY 11772

STORM DOORS

Other Models Available

TOP QUALITY! FULLY

INSTALLED •Tempered Glass •Screen REG. •Custom Hardware $ 00 599 •Custom Hinges ON SALE •White Only

ANY SIZE

$38900

4 Models to choose from

WESTCHESTER 757 Central Park Ave SCARSDALE, NY 10583

NO TAX

BROOKLYN

1859 Cropsey Ave Brooklyn, NY 11214

(516) 481-3000•(631) 612-2510•(718) 362-5222•(914) 358-9650

www.uwds.com

BBB Member Metro NY Long Island • Some items not available in all areas. A $39.00 fuel surcharge will apply to each contract. Nassau#1761650000 • Suffolk#19279 • NYConsumer Affairs#0856560 • Westchester Lic#WC-25660-H13 • Yonkers Lic#5208 • Conn. H.I. #HIC.0629286. *Metal removal add $25

(888) 631-2131 BSM

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

TOP QUALITY AND LOW PRICES, FOR 28 YEARS WE’VE PROVEN IT CAN BE DONE • TOP QUALITY AND LOW PRICES, FOR 28 YEARS WE’VE PROVEN IT CAN BE DONE

The Garden City News Friday, June 9, 2017

Come Visit

THE OYSTER BAY RAILROAD MUSEUM 102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

We are open Sat. & Sun. 10AM-4PM and invite you to our Visitor Center, Theodore Roosevelt's historic train station, display yard with railroad equipment and turntable.

Go aboard the famed Alco diesel cab and other historic rolling stock at the display yard. At the Visitor Center enjoy viewing an exhibit featuring interesting photographs from the Museum's archives.

516-558-7036

or on the web @ www.obrm.org Admission: $5.00 Adults, $4.00 Seniors 62+, $3.00 children 6-12 5 and under FREE

“POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT”

10% off New Customers First Maintenance Call or First Service Call. (including any parts used) Mention this ad.

Mayfair Power Systems, Inc. Sales • Service • Parts • Maintenance 347 N. Main Street Freeport, NY 11520 516-623-3007 www.mayfairpower.com

Servicing Long Island Since 1961

Traffic Commission hearing on handicapped parking for 7th St. Continued from page 3 cane or walker or in a wheelchair to use the sidewalks. When my mother was able to walk to the store, she would walk through the parking lot because the surface is flat. While she was in danger of being hit by a car, she wasn’t likely to trip on an uneven surface.” Another supporter of the change, Peter Fagan of Garden City wrote on April 28: “Individuals with physical disabilities should be able to conveniently access stores on 7th Street. The parking area behind the stores certainly presents difficulties with certain back entrances.” Kathleen Bender of Garden City writes “it’s the right thing to do, and is long overdue.” Lynn LaBarbera of Miller Place signed the petition and commented on April 25, “As a community we need to come together and help each other. The handicapped shouldn’t have to fight to be included or have equal access to what everyone else does.” Janet Buckley of Wantagh signed the petition. She applauds the Mobility Impaired Committee’s work led by Kelly. “My parents, Frank and Mildred Cirona, both deceased, were residents of Garden City for over 50 years. How much easier their lives would have been had there been handicapped parking on 7th Street. This would have enabled them, and in their final years myself and other family members, to pull into a spot close to the drug store, supermarket, etc. This would have been a much shorter walk for them, especially in bad weather. I commend Gerry Kelly for initiating this campaign for Handicapped Parking on 7th Street, Garden City.” Aside from the parking initiative for 7th Street Kelly notes the upcoming meetings his Mobility Impaired Committee will have with Parks and Recreation during the first weeks of the 2017 Garden City Pool season. “We will meet down at the pool once they open to review what Parks and Rec. has done for mobility-impaired individuals in the village. They have worked hard for us

putting in new handicapped spaces and they will also put in a new door in the next few weeks for the disabled to enter the pool facility. We have a few things we work with Kevin Ocker about and he’s been really good to help us,” Kelly explains. Also a plan Recreation has for disabled individuals to have automatic access to open a swing gate to enter the facility by using a key fob is on hold until likely the start of July due to an issue with the contractor. Kelly says it is understandable as usually municipal contractors pose a small delay, but he anticipates a solution by July 1. “With any change communication is critical, so I promised Mr. Ocker I would have meetings down there just with the people who use the area where the door is and making sure their redesigned spaces work out,” he said. Kelly has hopes to start doing the same in helping the village as plans to take a fresh look at parking on Seventh Street was a focal point for the Board of Trustees in the last three weeks. “We are very excited about what we’re proposing and the spaces’ locations would make it a much better experience for disabled and/or elderly people to come to 7th Street,” he said. In his prior municipal government experience in Wilmington, Delaware, Kelly was instrumental in the city’s transportation initiatives based on calming down traffic to make streets and areas of commerce more pedestrian-friendly. He is also a staunch believer in municipalities’ competition for federal dollars, with projects to insert brick into crosswalks and to install new street lighting. He helped Wilmington secure, with significant federal money, a new $7 million public library and $3 million for new bridges, plus $1 million for a pedestrian bridge. “It was about $11 million in aid for one section of the district,” Kelly explains. For more information on the handicapped parking initiative and Mobility Impaired Committee, please contact Gerry Kelly at gerry7th@gmail.com or his cell, 302-547-0800.

Cluttered?

It’s time to clean out the garage and turn that “junk” into cash - list your old power tools, machinery, and sports equipment in the Classifieds section today!

Call 294-8900 for rates and information

For Our Vis Ful Sho it l Si wr ze oom Dis pla ys

theislandnow.com/contest2017

Vote For Us For Best Contractor

WINDOWS

PATIO COVERS

y Celebr at udl i

o Pr

s ne Tr u s t & Ho

SIDING & ROOFING

ENTRY DOORS & PORTICOS

RETRACTABLE AWNINGS

SUNROOMS & SCREEN ROOMS

FREE STORM DOOR

FREE Full View Deluxe Storm Door with purchase of full house of siding.

Call now for a FREE ESTIMATE

516.746.0460

www.WendelHomeCenter.com

49 E. Jericho Turnpike, Mineola

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-4

Includes installation. Not valiid on FINANCING AVAILABLE prior purchases. No cash value. LICENSED & INSURED Nass #H1807900000 • Suff. #25761-HI • NYC #1139433 Expires 7/15/17.

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

ve o L

The Home You’re

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Garden City Crushers U10 Girls capture State Cup Soccer Championship

The Garden City Crushers Girls U10 Soccer Team won the Arch Capital Group State Cup Championship this past Saturday, June 3rd in LaGrangeville, NY. The team played in the Platinum division, which is the premier level of competition in this multi-seasonal State Cup tournament. The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) State Cup tournament commenced with preliminary rounds in the Fall of 2016, where the teams played a round robin format with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals. Garden City Crushers showed their strength by decisively winning their three preliminary games in the fall against Terryville Fury, Hauppauge Extreme, and Smithtown Kickers Toros with a total of 8 goals for and allowing only one goal against for the entire fall series. These wins brought them to the semi-final game, which was played on May 7th against Plainview Old Bethpage Inferno. The Crushers were able to shut out this formidable opponent with a 3-0 victory, thus qualifying the team to play in the final championship game. In the championship game on June 3, Garden City Crushers faced Oceanside Dynamite at Stringham Park in LaGrangeville, NY. The team knew this championship game would be a challenge as they had faced this tough opponent unsuccessfully during their regular league season. Garden City Crushers believed they could win and came out on fire from the opening kick-off, hungry for a victory! The high-powered offense worked together to put points on the scoreboard early. Leila Massina, Sophie Rhein, and Makaela Morris worked hard to keep possession of the ball and make key plays to help create scoring opportunities for their teammates. Kicking off the momentum, the first goal of the game came from Ellie Andersen about midway through the first half seizing a crucial scoring opportunity. Oceanside answered with a goal of their own tying the game 1-1. With only a minute to go in the first half, Riley McNaboe landed the ball in the back of the net for the

Leila Massina takes control of the ball

Crushers’ second goal of the game putting the team in the lead with a score of 2-1. The second half was a battle of wills between these two tough teams. Elizabeth Staub aggressively defended the ball at center defense, while Tori Ottomanelli, Daly Prybylski, and Gracie Krawiec consistently shut down Oceanside’s offensive attack and worked the ball up the sideline to Crushers’ offense. The multi-faceted and determined Emily Eschmann and Kathryn Monaco doubled as forwards and defenders throughout the game, keeping the ball in the offensive zone and successfully defending against Oceanside’s incessant attack in the waning minutes of the game. Goalkeeper Zella Coons turned in a brilliant performance, protecting the goal throughout the game by making stellar saves to keep the team’s lead until the end of the game. As the final whistle blew, Garden City Crushers had held on to defeat Oceanside Dynamite 2-1, thus capturing the State Cup Champion title! As a testament to the character of this Crushers team, they were also bestowed the Howard Rubenstein Sportsmanship Award for the fair play demonstrated on the field. The award is determined by the match referees and is a reflection of the integrity of the players, coaches, parents, and fans of this Crushers team. The team is led by the coaching direction of Amy Monaco and Kerri Andersen and is trained by James Diana and Joey Tavernese. The talented girls on this winning Crushers team include: Daly Prybylski, Elizabeth Staub, Ellie Andersen, Emily Eschmann, Gracie Krawiec, Kathryn Monaco, Leila Massina, Makaela Morris, Riley McNaboe, Sophie Rhein, Tori Ottomanelli, and Zella Coons. Congratulations Crushers! The Crushers’ next adventure is the Independence Cup tournament, which will be played on June 24th at Bethpage State Park, and the East Meadow Soccer Tournament at the end of August. Go Garden City Crushers!

Crushers State Cup Champions: (back from l to r): Gracie Krawiec, Elizabeth Staub, Daly Prybylski, Ellie Andersen, Riley McNaboe, Makaela Morris (front row from l to r) Emily Eschmann, Kathryn Monaco, Sophie Rhein, Zella Coons, Leila Massina, Tori Ottomanelli

Celebration! GC Crushers win the State Cup!

Keeper Zella Coons defends the goal

Gazebo concert series

July 13th will start our popular Summer Gazebo Concert Series on the Village Green. Concerts are held every Thursday at 7:15 pm so bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join us! We will have the following performers: July 13 - Nassau Pops July 20 - Neal Stuart and the Empire State July 27 - Six Gun August 3 - The Clusters August 10 - Joel Zelnick and Move August 17 - The Capris Concerts are held rain or shine. In the case of less than beautiful weather, the concert will be moved indoors to St. Paul’s Cluett Hall at 295 Stewart Avenue.

Community Garden Plots

St. Paul’s Community Garden plots are now available for any Garden City resident interested in planting and maintaining a vegetable or flower garden. It is the responsibility of the resident to plant, water, and maintain their own area if they choose to participate and any “fruits of their labor” are theirs to enjoy. To join in this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Special events for June

Friday, June 16th at 11 am – Balance Testing with James Horn of Chelsea and Resolution Physical Therapy

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. For the next few months the classes will be free in order to for you to try each class, after which they will be offered at a nominal charge. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be canceled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm Meditation with Connie at 2 pm TUESDAYS 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

GC Retired Men’s Club

FRIDAY friends. Lunch is served roughly twice Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Monday, June 12 - Sandwiches and a month. Resistance Bands w/ Felicia at 10:45 Board Meeting am Monday, June 19 - Regular Meeting All Garden City men, 55 years and Meditation with Connie at noon Monday, June 26 - Pizza older, are eligible for membership. Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm Monday, July 3 - Regular Meeting Annual dues are a very “expensive” Bowling every Friday during sea- $10. Meetings are every Monday Noon son at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto to 4PM, and a less formal meeting at at 248-9022. Poker players: check with the same time on Thursdays. The Club John Marino at 248-1770. offers a large screen TV, card games The Recreation and Parks We welcome bridge, and especially (bridge, poker, cribbage), chess, backDepartment, with the advisement of the non-bridge, players, in order to expand gammon, and billiards. In good weather Senior Advisory Committee, is spon- the variety of our activities. Some sugwe offer cookouts, bocce, shuffleboard soring the following trips for seniors gestions: poker, chess, backgammon, and horseshoe pitching. who are residents of the Inc. Village other card games, cribbage and billiards (For more information call our memof Garden City during the upcoming Also you may come for just conversabership chairman at 327-0226.) months. Please remember to reg- tion, camaraderie, and to make new ister 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. On June 5th there were 8 1/2 tables playing. The results: Wednesday, June 14 – Metropolitan Opera House to see North/South East/West the ballet “Swan Lake”. This is a 1--Grace Basile & Joan Cowie 1--Gloria Weinrich & matinee show. We will travel by coach 2--Gloria Mentzel & Pat Dolan Florence Dieterich bus and lunch will be on your own. 3--Joan Kiernan & Claire Burns 2--Ellen Moynahan & Pat Fontaine Seating is limited. The cost of this trip 4--Marie Thomaidis & 3--Irene Christie & Nancy Cervini will be $85, checks only, made payable Dolores Graham 4--Terry Schoenig & Barbara Burke to Jo Falabella. PLEASE NOTE, THIS TRIP IS NOW FILLED. Tuesday, June 20 – New York Botanical Garden featuring the Chihuly Garden Exhibit and lunch on Arthur Avenue. We will travel by coach bus to the Garden where you will have approximately three hours Nassau County Executive Edward provides visitors with a unique and to see the artwork of world-renowned sculptor Dale Chihuly as well as the P. Mangano has announced that Old wonderful opportunity to step back in rose garden and more that venue has to Bethpage Village Restoration will host time and experience life in a recreatoffer. We will then visit Arthur Avenue the Huntington Militia Revolutionary ed mid-19th Century American village and have lunch at Mario’s. The cost of War Encampment and Battlefield set on more than 200 acres. Hours are this trip will be $85, checks only made Reenactment on Sunday, June 25th Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Last admission is at 3:00 payable to Rendezvous Travel. Set in 1775, the Huntington Militia p.m. Entrance fees are: $12 for adults, Tuesday, July 11 – “Summer on the Boardwalk”, Atlantic City. We will set up camp beside the home $8 for children (5 – 12), seniors and volwill travel by coach bus to Resorts of local Town Clerk Martin Schenck. unteer firefighters. Old Bethpage Village Restoration Casino in Atlantic City, where we will Visitors can experience military including Marching and is located at 1303 Round Swamp Road see a performance of the “Unexpected drills Surfer Boys” who will sing your favor- Manual of Arms, Musket Firing and in Old Bethpage (Exit 48 of the Long ite summer songs. We will also receive Flintlock Forearms, and camp life Island Expressway). For further information please call Old Bethpage Village $25 in slot play. Gamble, enjoy the demonstrations. Restoration at: (516) 572-8400. Old Bethpage Village Restoration show and walk on the boardwalk to

Schedule of Events

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

Registration for upcoming Senior trips New trips added

GC senior bridge results

Revolutionary War encampment & battlefield reenactment

enjoy the day! The cost of this trip will be $50, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel and lunch will be on your own. 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.

Subscribe today! Get the scoop on what’s happening in your community Call our GC office at 294-8900

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

FOR SENIORS

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Belmont Stakes Fair

The Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday, June 10. That means Garden City celebrates on the Friday night before! The Children’s Room of the Library will be at the fair on 7th Street with a special guest. There will be games and raffles too. Stop by and visit!

10 Reasons to Join the Summer Reading Club

1. Reading sharpens minds. 2. The program is open to all children regardless of their reading level. Reading as few as four to five books over the summer can keep elementary school students’ skills from slipping. 3. It keeps minds stimulated over the summer. 4. Summer reading clubs are fun for children who are reluctant readers. 5. Summer reading clubs promote reading for enjoyment. 6. Summer reading clubs encourage parents to read to their children. 7. Summer reading clubs may be the only non-sport activity available to children. 8. Toddlers respond to the sound of language. 9. Toddlers and preschoolers get the opportunity to hear wonderful stories for the first time.

Summer Reading Club 2017

The Summer Reading Club for 2017, with the theme “Build A Better World” kicks off on Thursday, June 22nd at 7:00 PM featuring Petra Puppets presenting the LOL Construction Company. Tickets are required and registration is through Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) starting Monday, June 5 at 9:30 AM. The “Engineers” Summer Reading Club is for Children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2017. Registration begins on Monday, June 19 at 9:30 AM and continues through Tuesday, August 1st at 9:00 PM. Non-residents can register beginning July 3 at 9:30 AM. Children with special needs are welcome to participate with an adult. The “Diggers” Summer Read-To-Me Club is for children between the ages of 2 ½ through 5 (not in Kindergarten in Fall 2017). Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30 AM and continues through Tuesday August 1 at 9PM. Non-residents can register beginning July 3 at 9:30 AM. Children with special

News From the Children’s Room needs are welcome to participate with an adult.

Summer Programs

Storytimes will meet on the following Mondays: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. No registration is necessary. Children will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive promptly, as space is limited. 9:45 AM: Rhyme Time Storytime, for ages 6-29 mos. with an adult caregiver. 11:00 AM: Toddler Storytime, for ages 2½-3½ with an adult caregiver. 1:30 PM: Little Listeners Storytime, for ages3-5 (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2017) without an adult caregiver, 3:00 PM: Grades K & 1 – Storytime, for children entering Grades K & 1 in Fall 2017

Family Fun Nights on Wednesdays

The whole family (children ages 2 1/2-Grade 5 and their families) can enjoy these programs on Wednesdays at 7:00PM (except where noted). Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Register for tickets online via Eventkeeper. (www. gardencitypl.org ) Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. June 28 - Live Animal Show with Erik the Reptile Man Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. Please include the “Number of Tickets Needed” on your registration form. If you’re late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. July 5 - Family Movie Moana. No registration. First-come, first-served basis. July 12 - Storytime Under the Stars Registration begins July 3 on Eventkeeper at 9:30AM. Only one family member registers and at least one adult must attend. This program will be held indoors in case of rain. July 19 - Talent Show Performers must be entering grades K-5 in Fall 2017. Registration for performers begins June 19 at 9:30AM in the Children’s Room. July 26 - Sand Castle Fun with the Baking Coach Registration is required. There is a limit of 15 families with up to 4 members per family participating in this family program.

Only one family member registers on Eventkeeper beginning Monday, July 17. *Please note this program begins at 6:30PM.

Tuesday Afternoon Programs

All Tuesday afternoon programs are for children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2017. Registration is required online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Each child needs his or her own Library card to register. You must do a separate rgistration for each child you wish to attend the program. June 27– Yoga with Cindy Valentine at 12:00PM for children entering Grades K-2 and 1:00PM for children entering Grades 3-5. Registration begins Monday, June 19th at 9:30 AM on EventKeeper. Please bring a mat or towel. July 11 – Make Dream Catchers with Samantha Raiten at 12:00PM for children entering Grades K-2 and at 1:00PM for children entering Grades 3-5. Registration begins Monday, July 3 at 9:30AM on EventKeeper. July 18 – StarLab with The Cradle of Aviation at 2:00PM for children entering Grades K-2 and at 3:00PM for children entering Grades 3-5. Instructor will talk about the Solar Eclipse occurring on August 21. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 10 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. July 25 Fun Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman at 1:00PM for children in Grades K-2 and at 2:30 for children entering Grades 3-5. Registration begins Monday July 17 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper.

Tuesday Morning Programs

All Tuesday morning programs are for children ages 2½-5 (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2017) with an adult caregiver. Registration is required online on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Nonresidents will be accommodated on a space available basis. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Each child needs his or her

own Library card to register. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. June 27 at 11:00AM – Yoga with Cindy Valentine Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30 AM on EventKeeper. Please bring a mat or towel. July 11 at 11:00AM – Magic Nuudles Sculpture with Samantha Raiten Registration begins Monday, July 3 at 9:30 AM on EventKeeper. July 18 at 11:00AM – Play Hooray with Molly Mouse Registration begins Monday, July 10at 9:30AM on EventKeeper. July 25 at 10:30AM– Skyscraper Craft with A Time For Kids, Inc. Registration begins Monday, July 17 at 9:30AM on EventKeeper.

Book Discussions for Grades 2-5

Registration for book discussions is in the Children’s Room only. Don’t forget to check out your copy of the book. Alert a Librarian to any food allergies. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist that day. Bring a brown bag lunch/dinner and discuss the book and enjoy a fun craft or science program related to the book. Dessert and a beverage will be provided. Please note all book discussions will be 2-hour programs. Registration for all book discussions begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM. The Lunch Bunch on Thursday July 6 at 1:30PM for children entering Grade 2 in Fall 2017. Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger. The Page Turners on Wednesday July 12 at 1:30PM

for children entering Grade 3 in Fall 2017. The Pinstripe Ghost (A Ballpark Mysteries Book) by David A. Kelly. The Book Ends on Thursday July 13 at 4:00PM for children entering Grades 4 and 5 in Fall 2017. El Deafo by Cece Bell.

Tween Chess Club for Grades 4-7

Tweens in Grades 4-7 can join us for the first meeting of the Club on Thursday, July 20, from 2PM-3PM. Instruction will be provided for beginners. Registration begins Monday, July 10 on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ).

Final Reading Club Show - Festival

All children ages 2½-5 (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2017) and children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2017 who complete the requirements of The Summer Read-to-Me Club and The Summer Reading Club by Tuesday, August 1, at 9PM will receive an invitation to the Final Reading Club Show to be held on Wednesday, August 2 at 3:00PM. This program is “By Invitation Only”. The Summer Reading Club Festival will include food, games, face-painting, balloon-twisting, appearances by The Cat in The Hat and Rapunzel, and more! Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates. Funding for programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

The Classifieds:

Your Ticket to Local Finds

Call or go online to browse, buy or sell! Litmor Publishing Corp

516-294-8900 | www.gcnews.com

821 Franklin Ave. | Ste 208 | Garden City | NY | 11530

The Belmont Festival

Stop by the Library’s Teen Advisory Board Table during the Belmont Festival on Friday, June 9 between 6PM-9PM! Get a custom button, enter a free raffle tickets for our Young Adult raffle prize, and learn about this year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Program: Build a Better World!

Final Exam Study Session

Studying for final exams at the Library? Then stop by the large meeting room in the lower level and study during our Final Exam Study Session between 12PM-2PM on Saturday, June 10. We will have tables and chairs set up for students to study as well as provide pizza and soda for lunch. Not registration required, but seating, pizza, and soda are on a first come, first served basis. This program is for students in Grades 6-12 only. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Build a Better World Summer Reading Club 2017

Tweens and Teens can sign up for the Build a Better World Summer Reading Club beginning Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Once you sign-up, you can submit book review cards in the Tweens and Teens room or via email to laurag@ gardencitypl.org. Submit one review and you’ll be invited

to our End of Summer Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 9 and will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes! Registration is ongoing until Monday, August 7 at 9PM. Reviews must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 8 at 9PM. Registrants must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win!

Teen Book Club Leaders

Earn volunteer hours by being a teen book discussion leader during one of our Yak and Snack Book Discussions. Teen Book Club Leaders will work with the Young Adult Librarian to help plan and lead the book discussion. Volunteers will be expected to meet at least once prior to the book discussion with the Young Adult Librarian. There is a max of two volunteers per book club meeting. Volunteers must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. This summer’s book club meetings are as follows: • Tuesday, July 11, 5PM-6PM: Alex and Eliza: A Love Story by Melissa de la Cruz • Tuesday, August 7, 5PM-6PM: Legend by Marie Lu If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for one of our book club meetings, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-58405 x242.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice-Cream Social

Sign up for the Summer Reading Club at our kick-off event while having Ice-Cream, playing Just Dance, and singing karaoke at our Summer Reading Club Kick-Off IceCream Social on Monday, June 26, from 6PM-7PM. No registration required, but ice cream and activities are on a first come, first served basis. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Yoga with Cindy Valentine

Calm your body and mind with this Yoga class led by instructor Cindy Valentine, which will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2 -2:45PM. Registrants should bring a mat or towel. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Kahoot Trivia Night

Test your trivia knowledge during Kahoot Trivia Night, which will be held Wednesday, June 28, 6-7 PM. Tweens and teens will work in teams of 2-4 using the Library’s iPads to compete using the interactive digital trivia tool, Kahoot. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in

Garden City Library closed Sundays in summer

Reminder - the Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sunday for the summer beginning Father’s Day June 18, 2017. The Library’s regular

hours from Monday through Saturday remain unchanged. The Library will resume regular Sunday hours beginning September 10, 2017.

Garage Sale

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the Garden City office at 294-8900 for more information.

Fall 2017. Snacks and beverages will be served. Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org).

Snacks and beverages will be provided. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017.

Teen Crafternoon: Geometric Tape Paintings on Canvas

Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday by reading the latest Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and then joining us at a Harry Potter Party on Tuesday, July 25, 5:00PM-6:00PM. We’ll discuss the book, then participate in some Harry Potter related games and activities! Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their copies of the book in the Young Adult room to check out. Participants are asked to bring a dinner to eat. Snacks and beverages will be provided. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017.

Create a beautiful work of art on canvas by designing geometric patterns using painter’s tape during the program Teen Crafternoon: Geometric Tape Painting on Canvas, which will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2- 3PM. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 19 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 Club: Alex and Eliza

Rise Up, Hamilton Fans and join us for a Hamilton-themed book discussion! Read the book Alex and Eliza: A Love Story by Melissa de la Cruz then join us for a discussion on Tuesday, July 11, 5:00PM-6:00PM, where we’ll discuss the book, the Hamilton musical, and how they compare. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their copies of the book in the Young Adult room to check out. Participants are asked to bring a dinner to eat.

Harry Potter Party

Yak and Snack Book Club

Read Marie Lu’s dystopian science fiction novel Legend and then join us for a book discussion on Tuesday, August 8, 5:00PM-6:00PM. Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Pick up a copy of the book in the YA room to check out. Bring a dinner to eat. Snacks & beverages provided. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017.

GC Public Library offers summer loans

The Garden City Public Library is offering a Summer Loan program for Garden City patrons who are planning to travel or vacation for an extended period of time this summer. The Summer Loan is only for books that are borrowed beginning Monday, June 19, 2017. The loan period begins June 19th and concludes Tuesday,

September 12, 2017. This special loan program does not apply to new books, travel books, media including DVDs, audiobooks and music CD’s, large-type books, and young adult and children’s school summer reading list books. The Summer Loan program is for Garden City library cardholders only.

Library Board to meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the

Garden City Public Library in the Library’s Board Room.

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Raffle prizes needed for Brian J. O’Mara Golf Classic

Attendees at last year’s Brian J. O’Mara Golf Classic

The Brian J. O’Mara Foundation’s Sixth Annual Golf Classic will be held on August 7, 2017. We would like to request a donation of raffle prizes. All new items, big and small, will be appreciated. Any donations we receive will

be grouped together to create baskets that will be used in a Chinese auction. Thanks to your generous donations, previous years’ Golf Classics have been successful. The Brian J. O’Mara Foundation has been able to provide

Coffee & Tea by the Book

My Mrs. Brown by William Norwich Garden City Public Library Tuesday, June 27th at 9:30AM In Person Registration Begins Tuesday, June 13th In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Tuesday, June 13th at 9:30AM at the Reference Desk of the Library for the next Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion. The program will be held on Tuesday, June 27th on the First Floor of the Library in the Periodical Room at 9:30AM sharp. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate a discussion of My Mrs. Brown by William Norwich. Emilia Brown is a hardworking widow who makes a modest living cleaning at Bonnie’s Beauty Salon in Ashville, Rhode Island. Quiet by nature, she has known her share of sorrows and persevered. When she offers to assist with the inventory of the estate of a local grande dame, Mrs. Brown discovers an

Oscar de la Renta black sheath and jacket dress that changes her life forever. From the moment Mrs. Brown sees the dress, she is possessed by the desire to purchase one for herself. Thus begins Mrs. Brown’s challenge to save enough money to be able to travel to New York City and buy the dress. As Mrs. Brown navigates the path to her dress, the motivation for her quest unfolds and the dignity and devotion of her deeply personal mission becomes clear. We encourage attendees to bring or wear an article of clothing or an accessory that carries the same sort of emotional resonance for them that Mrs. Brown’s dress does for her. 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 June 21st if space is available.

Learn Something New! Get the scoop on what’s happening in your community every week! Contact us today 516.294.8900 or visit us online www.gcnews.com

scholarships to economically challenged students that are participants in the Rising Stars Youth Program and grant college scholarships to Garden City High School students. You may drop off any donations at

the following address or contact us for pick up prior to Thursday, July 30: Mary O’Mara, 116 Wyatt Road, Garden City, NY 11530 or email Maryomara53@ gmail.com

GARDEN CITY UPDATE NEWS AND INFORMATION From page 9 geting non-compliance to occupant restraint laws including child safety seat laws. On May 22, 2017, a checkpoint was conducted on New Hyde Park Road. Twenty tickets were issued, including 11 seatbelt/restraint violations, a distracted driving (cell phone) violation and eight other traffic violations. On May 23, 2017, a checkpoint was conducted on Clinton Road. Twentytwo tickets were issued, including 13 seatbelt/restraint violations, a speeding violation and eight other traffic violations. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson states that the Department’s participation in this effort was made possible through funding received from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee with assistance from the Nassau County Traffic Safety Board.

Rainbow Monument Restoration

At the June 1, 2017 Board meeting, Trustees approved a $10,500 transfer from Contingent to Parks Contractual Services to fund the restoration of the Rainbow Monument for the 100th anniversary of Camp Mills, which was located in the southeast area of the Village and received troops from across the country for deployment to France, including the famous 42nd

(Rainbow) Division. Sprung Monuments of West Babylon will power wash and chemically clean the World War One Memorial as well as the concrete benches surrounding the memorial. Pointing and re-caulking, color and contrasting designs and highlights are all included in the scope of the work. The monument is located on St. James Street South. The project should take approximately two weeks to complete.

Belmont Festival 2017

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2017 Belmont Festival on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Seventh Street (rain date Friday, June 16, 2017). The Chamber is contributing $5,000 to the Village to off-set expenses incurred by the Village: $1,500 in June, 2017, $1,500 in July, 2017 and $2,000 in August 2017. The event will feature music by New Vintage Orchestra, Fivestone and Jerry and the Newcomers; carnival games, face painters, balloon twisters, Major League Lacrosse team the NY Lizards, pony rides, the Broadway Bound dancers, local fare, outdoor dining, community exhibitors and so much more.

LEGAL NOTICE PEAKABAY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/14/2017. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. GC 0637 6X 05/12,19,26,06/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Cook & Inspire LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State (SSNY) 5/5/17. The LLC is located in Nassau County. G. Villanella has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 79 Harbor Lane Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Purpose of Business: Any lawful purpose. Duration: Perpetual. GC 0644 6X 05/19,26,06/02,09,16,23 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of 10 Eileen Avenue LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 2/9/16. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 10 Eileen Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0646 6X 05/19,26,06/02,09,16,23 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. f/k/a Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Julie Soussis a/k/a Julie F. Soussis; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 13, 2008 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 27, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 90 Amherst Street, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 33 Block 301 Lot 459.

Approximate amount of judgment $346,871.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 07-007961. Gina Raio Bitsimis, Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: May 3, 2017 GC 0648 4X 05/26,06/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Back Office 4U, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/27/17.Off. Loc.: Nassau Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Law Offices of John Coco, PLLC 150 Woodbury Rd. Ste. 5 Woodbury, NY 11797 Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. GC 0650 6X 06/02,09,16,23,30,07/07 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Robert Davidson YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Enloe Drilling and Pumps, Inc. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal require-

N O T I C E S

ments. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes deCalifornia (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de

lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Çentro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Numero del caso): SC CV G1 16-1480 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Siskiyou County Superior Court 311 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Office of Martin F. Andreas 510 Fourth St. Yreka, CA 96097 530-842-1621 DATE: DEC. 22, 2016 (Fecha) MARY FRANCES McHUGH Clerk, (Secretario) Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant on behalf of CCP 416.10 (corporation) SEAL GC 0656 4X 6/9, 16, 23, 30 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village, at 8:00 p.m. on the

15th day of June 2017, upon the following proposed Local Law entitled: “A Local Law to Enact Chapter 99 of the Village Code, Concerning Fencing Permits and the Creation of Uniform Fencing Standards in the Village of Garden City”. The Board of Trustees, as Lead Agency, has classified the proposed action as an Unlisted Action, and has adopted a Negative Declaration. A copy of the local law and related materials are available for inspection in the Office of the Village Clerk during normal business hours. Dated: June 2, 2017 Garden City, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK KAREN M. ALTMAN VILLAGE CLERK The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GC 0657 1X 06/09 LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 4th day of May, 2017, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied Continued on page 54

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

L E G A L

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Continued from page 53 with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 4, 2017, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VILLAGE, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,959,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, INCLUDING THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $450,000 IN NEW YORK STATE CHIPS FUNDS TO BE RECEIVED TO PAY A PART OF SAID APPROPRIATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE VILLAGE IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,509,000 TO FINANCE THE BALANCE OF SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of various road improvements in the Village, including related parking lot and curb improvements at the estimated maximum cost of $1,959,000. The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is fifteen (15) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $1,509,000. It is expected that approximately $450,000 is to be received from State of New York CHIPS funding. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York GC 0658 1X 06/09 LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. to take action

L E G A L on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF DR. & MRS, STEPHEN SCARANTINO for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 and 200-31, of the Village Code, so as to permit the maintenance of a 43 sq. ft. altered front portico and a 59 sq. ft. outdoor cooking structure at the side of the existing dwelling known as 25 ROXBURY ROAD (Lot 34, Block 70, Map of Garden City Estates) with construction of which has: A. caused the variance granted allowable building area of 1,641 sq. ft. or 27.4% to be exceeded by 54 sq. ft. (1,695 sq. ft. or 28.3%), and B. reduce the required 25.0’ minimum setback to not less than (20.75’) with respect to the portico – Note: (Tuesday, May 16, Reserved) in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 2. APPEAL OF CHRISTOPHER VRANKA & CHRISTINE KLUSKIEWICZ for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52H, of the Village Code, so as to permit the installation of one (1) central air-conditioning units at the side of the existing dwelling known as 123 TULLAMORE ROAD (Lot 51, Block 4, Map of Country Club Estates, R-8 district) the placement of which would: A. reduce the required 10.0’ minimum side setback for cooling equipment to not less than (3.8’)in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 3. APPEAL OF JOHN & DONNA PISCIOTTA for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 & 200-46C, of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a 290 sq. ft. (side) one story addition at the existing dwelling known as 10 KENWOOD ROAD (Lot 131, Block G, Map of Country Life Development, R-6 district) the construction of which would: A. reduce the required 8.0’ minimum side yard to not less than (5.0’)in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 4. APPLICATION AND APPEAL OF ROBERT & SOPHIA BRIVIO pursuant to the provisions of Sections 20045 and 200-70, and a variance of

N O T I C E S

the requirements of 200-46C of the Village Code, for authorization of the modification of a use permit covering an existing in-ground swimming pool and a 6.0’ high fence, that would allow for the installation of a 54 sq. ft. side cellar entrance with a 6.0’ high fence, in the rear yard of the premises known as 6 OSBORNE ROAD (Lot 4, Block 140, Map of Garden City East) the construction of which would: A. cause an extension of the existing permitted 6.0’ high pool fence enclosureB. reduce the minimum required aggregate side yards of 35.0’ ft. to be reduced to not less than (30.67’ ft.) with respect to the cellar entrancein accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 5. APPEAL OF NIKANT OHRI for a variance of the provision of Section 200-52H of the Village Code, so as to permit the installation of two (2) A/C Compressors at the side of the existing dwelling known as 125 GARDEN STREET (Block 10, Lots 69, Map of Garden City Lawns, R6 district) the placement of which would: A. reduce the required A/C equipment setback of 10.0’ ft. to not less than (7.9’ft),in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 6. APPLICATION OF NADINE O’SULLIVAN pursuant to the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, of the Village Code, for authorization of the issuance of a permit covering the installation and maintenance of a (20’ x 44’ in-ground swimming pool) with an attached (8’ x 8’ spa) and (6’ high chain link fence), to be located in the rear yard of the premises known as 84 FOURTH ST (Lot 2, Block 25, Map of Garden City Central): in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 7. APPEAL OF ANTHONY& KRISTINE BIANCO for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15, 200-46C of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 346 sq. ft. second floor side addition with a 9 sq. ft. first floor front Bay window, and the maintenance of an existing 293 sq. ft. raised rear patio with a 20 sq. ft. outdoor fireplace at the existing

dwelling known as 36 GROVE STREET (Block 34, Lots 36, Map of Garden City Lawns, Zone R-6) the construction and maintenance of which would: A. exceed the allowable building area of 1,777 sq. ft. or 25% by 403 sq. ft. (2,220 sq. ft. or 31.22%)B. reduce the required 8.0’ ft. minimum side yard setback to not less than (5.6’ ft.)in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 8. APPEAL OF CYCLE BAR for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-28.1, of the Village Code, so as to permit the use of 2,506 sq. ft. at the existing building known as 950 FRANKLIN AVENUE (Map of Garden City Central, Block 9, Lot 20) A. As an exercise and training facility in the C-4 District: in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 9. APPLICATION OF MARK & KRISTINA VIEIRA for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15, 200-31 and 200-46C of the Village Code, to allow for the erection of a 767 sq. ft. side and rear two story addition, a 43 sq. ft. front portico with a 20 sq. ft. vestibule and, a 427 sq. ft. detached garage (demolish 17 sq. ft. front vestibule, 105 sq. ft. side & 28 sq. ft. rear one story additions, and a 339 sq. ft. detached rear garage), at the existing dwelling known as 206 EUSTON ROAD (Block 3, Lots 83, Map of Garden City Estates) the construction of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of 2,000 sq. ft. or 25% to be exceeded by (113 sq.ft.) (2,113 sq. ft. or 26.4%), and B. reduce the required 30.0’ minimum setback from Euston Road to not less than (24.7’ feet), and C. reduce the required 10.0’ minimum side yard to not less than (5.1’ feet)in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 10. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. JOHN FAY for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 135.5 sq. ft. raised deck at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 32 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE (Map of Richlands, Block 15, Lot 12) the construction of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of 1,214.5 sq. ft. or 25%

to be exceeded by 55.5 sq.ft. (1,270.0 sq. ft. or 26.1%)in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 11. APPEAL OF PATRICK GOUGH for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-46C, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 308 sq. ft. front, and a 346 sq. ft. rear first floor open porch additions with a 102 sq. ft. front and a 94 sq. ft. rear second floor additions, while reconstructing the entire roof at the existing dwelling known as 138 CHERRY VALLEY AVENUE (Map of Garden City Central, Block 20, Lot 5) the construction of which would: A. reduce the required 15.0’ minimum side yard to not less than (14.63’ feet)in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 12. APPEAL OF MICHAEL LINCHITZ & CHRISTIN DIRKES for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52C, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (77.5’ long x 4’) high picket fence along the Easterly portion and a (35.1’ long x 4’) high picket fence at the Westerly portion in the (2) front yards of the premises known as 18 ASH STREET (Map of Garden City East, Block 129, Lot 9) the installation of which would: A. reduce the required 32.5’ minimum setback for accessory structures from Ash Street to not less than (5.0’), and B. required 50.0’ minimum setback for accessory structures from Magnolia Avenue to not less than (25.0’)in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 13. APPEAL OF KATHY & BRANDON WENK for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 and 200-31A of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 130 sq. ft. two story rear and a 139 sq. ft. second floor side additions, while demolishing an existing 400 sq. ft. rear deck, at the existing dwelling known as 41 EUSTON ROAD (Block 72, Lots 8-10, Map of Garden City Estates, R8 district) the construction of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of 1500 sq.ft. or 25% to be exceeded by 141.0 sq. ft. (1641.0 sq. ft. or 27.4%), and B. reduce the required 30’ foot Continued on page 55

Continued from page 54 minimum setback from Euston Road to not less than (27.6’ feet)in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 14. APPLICATION OF NICHOLAS SEKAS for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-46.C and 200-52C of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 487 sq. ft. two story side addition (while demolishing a 311 sq. ft. side 1 story addition) and the installation of (two) central air-conditioning units at the side of the existing dwelling known as 20 BOYLSTON STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 10, Lot 35) the construction of which would: A. cause the allowable minimum side yard setback of 8.0’ ft. to be reduced no less than (7.0’ft.), and B. reduce the required 10’ minimum plot line setback for A/C equipment to not less than (5.0’ft.)in accordance with plans plan filed with the Building Department. The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: June 2, 2017 Garden City, New York 11530 Karen Altman Village Clerk The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2017 GC 0659 1X 06/09 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530

N O T I C E S between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., D.S.T., Friday, June 23, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS 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: June 9, 2017 GC 0660 1x 06/09 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., D.S.T., FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: FURNISH & INSTALL NEW DUCTLESS/SPLIT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT GARDEN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT 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: June 9, 2017 GC 0661 1X 06/09

Love to write? 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

GC restaurants to serve “Barb’s Beer” to fight cancer

Jim McCartney, owner of Prost, is working with Hector and Cathy Murphy – and local bars and restaurants, including Uptown Grill, Doc O’Grady’s and others - to bring Barb’s Beer to Garden City to support a cure for lung cancer with a kick off during the Belmont celebration on 7th Street June 9. Barbara Murphy, part of the Murphy/Rice clan from Garden City – and a sister in law to Hector and Cathy Murphy - was a top marathon runner who got lung cancer out of the blue in 2007. She fought it for six years before passing away in December, 2003. In testament to her efforts to promote lung cancer awareness, family and friends, created “Barb’s Beer” to raise funds to help find a cure. Mike Sweeney and Matt Draffen, owners of BK Sweeney’s Uptown Grill, hosted a “soft opening” for Barb’s Beer in 2016 as did Doc O’Grady’s to create initial awareness. Now Jim McCartney, whose father died of lung cancer, is leading an effort to bring Barb’s Beer – and it’s lung cancer fighting campaign, called RACING TO THE CURE - to Garden City on a permanent basis as a platform for expanding Barb’s Beer to all of New York. Barb’s Beer was introduced in 2014 in Seattle and the NW where the beer has become a great success. This spring Barb’s Beer was expanded to Massachusetts in partnership with the Trappist Monks, owners of Spencer Brewery, who serve as production partner for the beer, a smooth tasting American pale ale. The need to find a cure for lung is great. For every $17 spent (rightfully so) to cure breast cancer, lung cancer research receives only $2. Much of this is subconscious as people believe lung cancer victims brought the disease on themselves by smoking. But as was the case with Barb, an elite marathon runner who never smoked, 30,000 Americans who never smoked will die from lung cancer this year, mostly women. The Barb’s Beer Foundation, a 501c3 charity, oversees the project. The Foundation, represented in New York by Hector and Cathy Murphy, enlists restaurants to put Barb’s Beer on their

Jim McCartney, owner of Prost, savors the taste of Barb’s Beer, which raises to find a cure for lung cancer in Barb Murphy’s name. Prost and other Garden City restaurants and taverns are leading an effort to bring Barb’s Beer to town, starting with a kick off June 9 during the big Belmont celebration. For full details visit barbsbeer.org. taps with $1 from every pint going to the cause. Barb’s Beer raises funds to support GRACE (cancerGRACE.org,) a charity created by Dr. Howard West, Barb’s oncologist and one of the country’s leading experts working on a cure. All donations to Barb’s Beer are tax deductible and can be made through the website. For more inwformation, including how to sign on as a restaurant or tavern partner, contact Tom Murphy on the Barb’s Beer website at barbsbeer. org.

Home Delivery

Subscribe and save! Get the scoop on what’s happening in your community every week! Visit us online or call our Garden City office 516.294.8900 • www.gcnews.com

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

L E G A L

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Kaylee Derkasch takes possession and heads towards g

Garden City Elite finishes in 2nd Place at Hershey

This past weekend the Garden City Elite participated in the 4th Annual Hershey Memorial Day Soccer Tournament. With over 400 teams participating, across multiple age groups, it has turned into one of the largest youth soccer tournaments on the east coast. The Elite opened up the tournament by besting Henlopen Storm (Delaware) by the score of 9-1. Sydney Alper led the team with 3 goals and the goaltending of Mary Kate Sweeney and Emma Carey helped get the tournament off to a flying start for the Elite. The next game was against the West Hempstead Chief Redhawks and the defense of Kiera O’Leary, Kyle Finnell and Lauren Crish made sure the Chief Redhawks were kept off the score sheet. On offense, Christina Seebrath provided

one of the prettiest goals you will see at the U11 level and Grace Carr finished with two goals helping the Elite win 5-0. On Sunday the Elite faced the #3 ranked team in the state of Delaware, the Delaware Rush. A see-saw battle kept the score even at halftime, 0-0, with great play by Ava Borzilleri and Kaylee Derkasch. The Rush were able to score with about 11 minutes to go and the Elite were unable to come up with an equalizer and fell 1-0. Coming off a really hard fought effort against a very strong opponent, the Elite needed to beat Keystone FC Foudy (Pennsylvania) to finish in 2nd place. The girls were able to overcome a tight first half and lead 1-0. Maggie Carey played strong in goal in the 2nd half and the Elite were able to add 2 more goals to win

Kiera O’Leary, Sydney Alper and Lauren Crish get ready to defend a penalty kick.

it 3-1. A wonderful weekend in Hershey was complete with the girls receiving medals, the Finalist Cup and most importantly, Hershey Bars. The Garden City Elite’s

next game is Sunday June 4th at 10am at St. Pauls in the Semifinals of the Long Island Cup vs. Cold Spring Harbor. The girls are hoping to use their experience in Hershey

Sydney Alper volleys a free kick into the back of the net!

Kyle Finnell takes a free kick against Keystone FC Foudy (PA)

against this tough opponent and looking forward to having Ellie Morgan, Artemis Vlogianitis and Caroline Crouchley back in action this upcoming weekend.

57 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Grace Carr puts one in the back of the net.

GC Elite with the Runner Up Trophy. Front Row: Ava Borzilleri, Maggie Carey, Lauren Crish, Kiera O’Leary, Kyle Finnell, Emma Carey, Mary Kate Sweeney, Kaylee Derkasch, Christina Seebrath & Grace Carr. Back Row: Coach Kevin O’Leary & Coach Drew Carey

Ava Borzilleri dribbles past Henlopen (DE) Storm defender.

Maggie Carey takes on two Henlopen defenders

Kiera O’Leary shuts down the attack.

Mary Kate Sweeney send a punt downfield

Emma Carey and Christina Seebrath celebrate a goal!

58 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Cathedral Nursery School is blooming Spring

Ready for the “Bunny Hop!”

Red noses remind us to be kind and generous! The Cathedral Nursery School’s annual Easter Hat Parade kicked off the spring season. Each class designed unique and fanciful hats celebrating spring and paraded around the courtyard to the delight of their parents. The students’ caterpillars left their cocoons and the children watched as they tested their wings and flew away. The classroom ladybugs hatched and were released into the garden to join the butterflies. The spring breezes made a perfect day for flying the kites that the children designed and bird watchers caught a glimpse of nesting doves using their home-made binoculars. The Mother’s Day celebrations in the 4 year old classes included a lesson on caring and kindness. It is important not only to care for Moms but to share kindness with friends and care for our environment. Join the fun at Cathedral Nursery School! There are limited openings for our 2017-2018 school year. For more information visit www.cathedralnurseryschool.com or to schedule a tour call 516-746-3311.

Let’s go fly a kite!

Even our “Early Steppers” march!

Our Enrichment class out bird watching.

“I love a parade!”

“I think I see something…”

Blooming hats & smiling faces!

Opening Day

June 10th marks the start of our 61st Season of “Fun in the Sun”! We are all looking forward to another terrific year at the Garden City Pool. Welcome back and enjoy! We ask all members to please check out our new video display board by the check in desk frequently for program information and highlights on upcoming events. If you haven’t signed up yet there still is time to mail or drop off your application to the Pool Office.

Pool Passes

We would like to remind our members to please keep (or find) your pool passes for the 2017 season. If you sign up for this year, cards will be re-activated.

Middle School Night

The pool stays open for middle school aged teens ONLY for a special for a night of fun! Join us on Friday, June 16th for Middle School Night. Come with your friends to enjoy music from popular Music Flex DJ and a fun night at the Pool / $5 for middle school members and $7 for middle school non-member residents.

Kid Programs for our “Little Members”

Back by popular demand is our Arts & Crafts program taking place each Monday from 12:30 – 1:15 in the Picnic Area beginning July 10. In addition we are happy to announce the return of Teens & Tots Storytime. In co-operation with the Garden City Library Children’s Department we will be offering Teens & Tots on Tuesday and Wednesday at 2pm beginning July 5th.

Swim Team Tryouts

Swim team tryouts are just around the corner! Last year, Garden City’s competitive “A” team and development “B” team went undefeated for their regular seasons and won their championship meets. All GC Pool members ages 6-16 as of June 1, 2017 are eligible to try out for our teams. Tryouts will be

Battle in the Valley winners

Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15 from 6-8 pm in the adult pool (ages 6-10 from 6-7 pm, ages 11-16 from 7-8 pm). It is only necessary to attend one night of tryouts. Please email our coaches at gardencityswimteam@gmail.com with any additional questions. Good luck GC!

Pool Sponsorships

The Garden City Pool would like to thank our returning sponsors for the 2017 pool season: Village Pediatrics, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Adelphi University, The Garden City News, Huntington Learning Center and La Bottega. If any business would like to become a sponsor at the Garden City Pool this season please contact Tom McGerty at 465-4075 for various sponsorship opportunities.

Open House Weekend Announced

We are happy to announce that we will have our annual Open House Days June 11th, June 17th, and June 18th during the hours of Noon - 8 pm. Village residents who have not yet joined the pool can come to preview and see all what they are missing for our admission guest rates ($15 for adults, $12 for children under 13). For more information please call our pool office at 483-1714.

Early Bird Swim Club

Members can now sign up for our popular Early Bird Swim Club which begins Tuesday, June 27th (6 am – 8am). You can register at the Pool Office for an additional fee of $65. An EB pass will be issued upon registration and must be presented during EB hours to the lifeguard on duty.

Garden City Rams 2024 win The Battle in the Valley Tournament in Simsbury, CT.

We Fetch You More and ...deliver it all to your door!

Stay Connected with the #GCPool

For the latest news, pictures and information please Follow Us on our Twitter account @GCSWIMMINGPOOL and Facebook.com/gardencityswimmingpool. We are also happy to announce that we are now on INSTAGRAM. We invite everyone to follow us: GCSWIMMINGPOOL

From thought-provoking editorials and current events coverage to restaurant reviews, puzzles and more, we deliver the quality reporting that keeps you informed and the playful features that keep you entertained.

Subscribe Today with our most fetching offer yet!

Don’t miss out on our deals! Call our Garden City office right now!

516.294.8900

www.gcnews.com

$1000.00

SAVINGS with purchase of

HOME STANDBY (HSB) GENERATOR RECEIVE

2 Year Service and Maintenance Contract* Terms and Conditions Apply. Limited Time Offer. *2 Annual Service and Maintenance Plans at $479.00 each + tax _$1042.62 value.

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Garden City Pool News

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

GC Girls Lacrosse wins LI Championship

Garden City Girls Varsity Lacrosse overcame an early three goal deficit to defeat Eastport South-Manor High School in the Long Island Class B girl’s lacrosse championship last Saturday at Motamed Field at Adelphi University by a final score of 12-6. The girls held their opponent to a second half shutout while recording 7 unanswered goals. The GC Trojans will take on Yorktown High School in the NY State semifinal on Friday at SUNY Cortland. Garden City’s defense was spectacular in the Long Island championship game. Goalie Kaitlyn Larsson recorded a total of 9 saves on the day, and senior defenders Devon Heaney and Katherine Galzerano along with junior defenders Deanna Weisenburger and Catherine Conway played lockdown defense against a strong ESM offense holding ESM to an amazing second half shut out. ESM opened the scoring, but sophomore Caitlin Cook responded for GC with a well-placed low left corner free position goal. ESM answered with a goal of their own, but this time sophomore Sarah Mackey stepped in and tied it up when she dodged through 4 ESM defenders on her free position shot and hit a perfect goal to the top corner far post. Junior Jenn Medjid was up next offensively for GC and, on another free position shot, put a well-placed bounce shot behind the ESM goalie. ESM continued to press offensively, and GC still found themselves down well into the first half. Like the GC defense, the Garden City offense doesn’t quit, and Caitlin Cook made a great cut down the middle in front of ESM’s goal when Jenn Medjid fed Cook a perfect pass. Cook made her shot count, and GC was now within two of ESM. With less than a minute to play in the first half, Jenn Medjid netted her

second goal of the day bringing GC to within one, and sparking a Garden City offensive run that halftime and ESM just couldn’t stop. Just a few minutes into the second half, senior Sarah Kaval was awarded a free position shot from the right-side hash mark, and fired off a well-placed shot into the net to tie the score. Just two minutes later, senior Kelly George had the ball on the left side after a foul was called on ESM. George put her shot in the back of the cage to give GC their first lead, one which they would never relinquish. Less than four minutes later, Sarah Kaval found senior Celia Concannon making a beautiful cut across ESM’s net, and Celia buried her shot to put GC up by two. Senior Jackie Brattan netted goals in the next two minutes. The first on an impressive dodge down the middle, and the second on a feed from Kelly George. Garden City had now extended its lead to 10-6. GC’s defense held strong and continued to frustrate ESM’s offense. Just a few minutes later, sophomore Liana McDonnell slipped by her defender and grabbed a feed from Kelly George which McDonnell buried in the net. Sophomore Caitlin Cook wasn’t done for the day either, tallying GC’s final goal on another feed from Kelly George. Kaitlyn Larsson’s five second-half saves led a defense that didn’t allow a goal to after 1:17 left in the first half. Shutdown, tough second half defense by Conway, Galzerano, Heaney and Weisenburger gave GC’s offense the opportunity they needed to move the ball and finish and send the team back to the state championship. The team is now 18-1 overall and looking for two more wins to repeat as state champions. Go GC!! States 2017.Gar

Sarah Mackey nets a free position goal

Caitlin Cook on defense

GC Celebrates LI Championships 2017

Kaitlin Larsson makes a fantastic save

Katherine Galzerano defends

Celia Concannon surveys the field

Sarah Kaval’s goal ties the game

61 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Kelly Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scores the go ahead goal Jackie Brattan scores one of her two goals on the day

Deanna Weisenburger plays tough defense

Jenn Medjid scores one of her two goals

Catherine Conway moves the ball upfield

Devon Heaney moves the ball

Liana McDonnell wins the draw

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Varsity Boys Lacrosse wins Long island Championship! After defeating rival Manhasset in the Nassau County Final, the Trojans traveled to Stony Brook University to take on Suffolk County Champion, Eastport South Manor in the Long Island Championship. GC was after its 15th LIC all time and 5th LIC in the Coach Finnell era, with its last in 2013. On a sunny Saturday at Kenneth Lavalle Stadium, the 2017 Trojans clicked on all cylinders and defeated the ESM Sharks 14-4. As been the trend all season, a different Trojan seems to lead the team in scoring each game with 5 players having over 25 goals. In this game, it was senior Captain Finn Gibbons collecting a team high 9 points (4 Goals- 5 Assists). “It doesn’t matter who is scoring for us, we adapt to the match-ups and it’s a different player each game with the hot hand”. Three of Finn’s assists went to his good friend Luke Keating (4 Goals- 1 assist). Luke and Finn met at the peanut free table in kindergarten and allergies hasn’t been their only connection over the years. “Feeding Luke the ball is an old connection and it always feel great”, Finn said. The other scorers in this balanced attack were Kyle Steinbach (2 Goals – 1 Assist), Jaime Atkinson (2 Goals), JP Basile (2 Assists), Sean Coughlin (1 Goal – 1 Assist), Cole Dutton (1 Goal),

Charlie Comiskey (1 Assist) and an outstanding transition assist by LSM Danny Boccafola. Once again GC won the face-off battle with Kiernan Gunn leading the way for a couple of transition goals. The depth at that position with Kyle Steinbach and Justin Coppola is also allowing Coach Finnell the flexibility of changing the matchups during these crucial games. Teddy Dolan was once again rock sold in goal making 8 saves and now joins his older brother Dan (GC Goalie 2013) as a Long Island Champion. However, Teddy wants the ultimate prize and that’s the NY State Championship that brother Dan won in 2013. In order to achieve that goal the defense needs to continue to play in this dominant playoff fashion allowing only 15 goals in 4 playoff games. This defense led by Captain Phil Puccio has been consistent all year and shut down the ESM offense. As the team celebrated the victory on the field Coach Finnell talked about his 5th LIC, “I’m really excited about this group of seniors who led us today. We got to this round last year and we lost a tough game to Shoreham. It’s great that we have advanced to the state tournament.” Finnell added,” We had a great defensive effort, Teddy

Dolan was again great in goal and offensively Finn Gibbons and Luke Keating were outstanding.” Next up for the Trojans: NY State Semi-Finals in Albany on Wednesday June 7th for a battle with longtime power Yorktown High School. GC ( #5 –News12varsity poll) has played Yorktown ( #9 –News12varsity

2017 Long Island Champions!

Long Island Champion Managers - Kathleen Griffith, Caroline Lark, Emma Weiland

Finn Gibbons - 9 Points

Tyler Wuchte- #33

Balanced offense!

poll) several times over the last 30 years most recently beating them in the State Semi-Finals in 2011 and 2012 on their way to the State Final. This is expected to be a close battle between two schools rich in lacrosse history. If the Trojans prevail in the StateSemis, it’s on to the NY State Final June 10th in Rochester NY.

June 9, 2017

Yosemite National Park: Best Valley Hikes for First Time Visitors BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, SARAH FALTER

Yosemite National Park has been on my bucket list for years, so I am beyond excited when we arrive at the Tenaya Lodge, in Fish Camp, just two miles from the South Gate, and immediately start planning for how we will tackle the park the next day (see 5/26). I am intimidated at first by how vast Yosemite is - the size of Rhode Island, I am told – and how to organize the logistics if I am going to see for myself the places that are etched in the images in my mind in only two days. We spend a lot of time with the Tenaya Lodge concierge to get suggestions of where to go, which trails to hike, where to park (there is a bus shuttle system but during our visit, at the very beginning of spring, it wasn’t operating very well). Because it is so early in the season, some of the areas (like Glacier Point) aren’t even open yet. But it also means that the waterfalls are at near maximum of their cascading flow: all the sound and the fury, the feel of the cool spray, the moist smell. On the other hand, as it happens, we are here on the weekend of National Parks Week, when admission is free, coinciding with Easter, so the park is likely to be especially crowded.

We pick out the trail for the day: Mist Trail – which is also one of the most popular (we discover) for good reason, especially this early in the season. In one trail, it seems to encapsulate the entire Yosemite experience of a reasonably vigorous hike over a good distance (3 miles roundtrip to Vernal Fall, with 1,000 foot elevation gain, taking about 3 hours), sensational views, proximity to a fantastic waterfall (Vernal) with views of the Nevada Fall (which would be a further 1.3 miles up Mist Trail from Vernal Fall). Indeed, it is a shock to learn that though the Tenaya Lodge is a mere two miles from the South Gate entrance into Yosemite National Park, it is another 45 minutes drive (30 miles) just to get to the famous Tunnel View, then another 45 minutes drive to get to Curry Village where we will fnd parking for the Mist Trail. The concierge prepares us well. We know that just outside of the mile long tunnel, to look for the parking lot for the iconic Tunnel View. “Take the first spot” she has advised. The Tunnel View lookout place, in one image, offers a spectacular view of the quintessential Yosemite sites: Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, Clouds Rest, El Capitan. See page D2

G O I N G P L A C E S N E A R A N D F A R

Friday, June 9, 2017

G O I N G P L A C E S, N E A R & F A R ....

Yosemite National Park: Best Valley Hikes for First Time Visitors Continued from page D1

Indeed, the biggest surprise for me is how accessible the iconic features of Yosemite National Park are from the road – I expected them to be more remote, reached only after long, difficult hikes through the wilderness. And so I shouldn’t have been surprised by the steady stream – wall to wall in some spots – of people, just like us, seeking out the solace and majesty or our natural, national heritage. Indeed,

last year saw a record - 331 million visitors to America’s 417 National Park Service sites (contributing $34.9 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016), 5 million alone to Yosemite (Grand Canyon got 6 million). Just a half mile beyond Tunnel View, you come to Bridalveil Fall – which has to be the second most visited place in Yosemite - and it is just a quarter-mile walk to the waterfall (a key reason it gets MASSIVE crowds that converge in this small spot; I even meet someone who had just been at a wedding right

there). The famous Yosemite Falls, also, is visible from the road (we see it on our way out, when it is already getting dark), and the Lower fall is an easy one-mile loop (half of it is wheelchair accessible). But we are here to hike! And the trails we have picked out are perfect for the level of physical exertion (and satisfaction), photographic opportunities, and the general appreciation of Yosemite that we are seeking today. We have set our sights today on the

Mist Trail which takes us alongside the Vernal Fall. The trail is both moderately challenging and an ideal distance (not too short, not too long), and unbelievably gorgeous, especially this early in the season, with the fall at maximum flow (especially after a winter where they had twice the normal snowfall; prepare to be sprayed). It is a steep hike beside the waterfall on a series of stone steps – narrow and very crowded, with most people walking up but some people trying to come down this way. (It is better to continue down

The Tunnel View lookout place, in one image, offers a spectacular view of the quintessential Yosemite sites: Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, Clouds Rest, El Capitan © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.

on the John Muir Trail, which is not as steep or crowded and has fantastic views). The trail starts off with an .8 mile hike up to the Vernal Falls footbridge (there are restrooms and water fountains here which you should definitely take advantage of before continuing on); and then another mile hike up to the top of Vernal Falls. Along the way, we see a rainbow in the spray at the bottom of the falls. The Vernal Fall lookout – a series of relatively flat slabs - is about 1000 feet above where we started and is extremely popular spot for picnicking, relaxing and taking selfies. We do the same. From here it is a short walk up to Emerald Pool which, so early in the season is a rushing torrent rather than the calm pool it will become by late summer. It is so scenic and seems so benign, but there are warnings signs not to be so foolhardy as to go near the water or (perish the thought) swim. People are warned to watch out for their children. The rocks are slippery and this has been the scene of many accidents. I learn that in the summer of 2005, a hiker walked out into the water a bit to fill his water bottle, slipped, got caught in the deceptively strong current and was swept over the falls.

At this point, you can continue to hike another two miles to the top of the Nevada Fall, but we decide to hike down 3.5 miles along the less-steep John Muir Trail (versus coming back down on the Mist Trail). The John Muir Trail gives us a marvelous view of the Nevada Fall and Half Dome; much of the trail follows along a ridge that opens up to purple mountain majesty. It’s still early enough in the afternoon when we get back down to the base – delighted with how perfect the Vernal Fall hike was (altogether, we’ve hiked six miles, and climbed 1885 ft. in elevation) that we are excited to try another. We look over the list we have been given for a shorter, easy hike and set out for Mirror Lake. The Mirror Lake hike is supposed to be two miles round trip (taking one hour), but this is apparently if you just walk along the road. Instead, we take the trail that is apparently part of a fivemile loop around the lake which has more obstacles than I had bargained for. But there are some dazzling scenes along the way, and a stunning scene of the lake, so flat and still that it is literally a mirror reflecting back the stunning backdrop, and affords a closer view of the face of Half Dome. To walk back by the road, Eric and Sarah scurry on a log across a narrow point which they imagine is a short cut

Friday, June 9, 2017

G O I N G P L A C E S, N E A R & F A R ....

The Mist Trail is one of the most popular in Yosemite, for good reason © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com to a road (the option is to hike around the lake). I’m not the scurrying-acrossa-fallen-tree type, so I opt to backtrack along the same trial, which turns out to be fun, now that I know what the obstacles are (and that I can do them). Finally meeting up with everybody in the car (after a MUCH longer walk back from the trailhead toward the parking lot, without seeing a single

shuttle bus), which turns out to be a feat because cars are restricted, we set out to return to the Tenaya Lodge. On the way out of Yosemite, we find ourselves crossing Sentinel Bridge which is supposed to be one of the best photo spots to capture Half Dome over the Merced River (the dusky See page D5

W R I T E R’S C O R N E R

On Great Eats II BY LOU THEOORE Over two years ago (2/2015), I wrote an article titled “On Great Eats.” Since then, the newsletter has addressed topics concerned with economics, Hofstra Basketball, my book Basketball Coaching 101, Obama, Trump, school teachers, budget votes, random rantings, dieting, etc. There has been feedback with some of the more controversial articles. But the one that garnered the most interest was the “Great Eats” write-up; in fact, I’ve been bugged to write another piece on this topic. After much deliberation, it was decided to follow-up on the first article that reviewed restaurants that I categorized as breakfast, Chinese, delicatessens, diners, fast food, Greek, hamburgers and Italian. However, based on requests from my readers, this article would primarily be on Italian restaurants. What follows is my take on Italian restaurants in Nassau County, but in particular with those in the Willistons, Mineola, Albertson, Carle Place, Roslyn, and Garden City areas. Here is my review on over two dozen of these restaurants (in alphabetical order). 1. Angelina’s (Williston Park): Noah never offers specials or coupons and

yet is a popular local restaurant. Kidfriendly and reasonably priced. The bar area is small but comfortable. A party room is available. The menu features some tasty dishes. Absolutely the best Caesar’s salad and Bolognese. 2. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza (Carle Place): Reasonably priced. The pizza is OK. Other features are also OK. 3. Barosa Pizzeria and Restaurant (Mineola): Very informal. Tiny nondescript bar. Lacks the atmosphere of the original on Woodhaven Blvd but the food is above average and the price is right. Some decent specials and coupons. 4. Cafe Baci (Westbury): Reasonably priced. A host of pasta dishes, some of which are really good. Lunch there on two occasions was a pleasant surprise. 5. Café Formaggio (Carle Place): Upscale. Good food but pricey. Comfortable bar. Try the lasagna nobody makes it better. 6. California Pizza Kitchen: I got introduced to “California” in Las Vegas. Very reasonably priced but the food is average at best. 7. Da-Angelo - Pizzeria and Restaurant (Albertson): One of my favorites. A local gem. Very informal. Very reasonably priced. Home of the original and best Grandma pizza.

Thank you Angelo. Dinner specials on Monday-Wednesday were recently eliminated but excellent luncheon specials. The Bronzini is a popular dish. Lovely, friendly staff. 8. Domino’s: I don’t patronize “fastfood” pizza joints. One of the better of its kind. 9. Frantoni’s (Williston Park): A cut below the rest. It’s tough to make a case for this place since it is surrounded by some really good restaurants. Not for me but it is conveniently located and reasonably priced. 10. Gino’s Pizza and Ristorante (Williston Park): Their specials earlier in the week are ok. Reasonably priced but food is fair. 11. La Parma Restaurant (Williston

Park): The family’s favorite, but not mine. Large bar area. Grossly overpriced - grossly. Food loaded with garlic. 12. Louie’s Pizzeria (Carle Place): Their specials earlier in the week are ok. Not for me but reasonably priced. 13. Luigi’s Pizzeria of Mineola: Reasonably priced but food is fair at best. 14. Maggiano’s Little Italy (Garden City): Food is good and the price is reasonable. Lots of specials and coupons. Worth considering. 15. Mama Theresa’s Pizzeria (New Hyde Park): I haven’t been there in years but it is popular. The pizza is good See page D6

Friday, June 9, 2017

Y O U R S O C I A L S E C U R I T Y

Explaining the Windfall Elimination Provision BY TOM MARGENAU

A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about something called the “government pension offset.” It is a law that essentials says this: If you get a pension from a job that was not covered by Social Security, that pension will be treated just like a Social Security retirement pension, and it will be used to offset any benefits you might be due on a spouse’s Social Security record. There is a companion law called the “windfall elimination provision,” more commonly known by its acronym, WEP, which usually reduces any Social Security retirement benefits earned at side jobs by folks who spent the bulk of their life working at a job that was not covered by Social Security. Most folks impacted by WEP despise the law, until they understand why it exists. To explain the reason for the law, I’ve got to start out telling you a true story. It’s the story of my neighbor Frank and his maid, Maria. They are both 66 years old. Frank is a retired mid-level manager with our local utility company. He gets a high Social Security benefit -about $2,400. Maria is divorced and has worked all of her life at low-paying jobs. She continues to work to supplement her meager $1,150 per month Social Security check. Even though Maria gets a much smaller Social Security benefit than Frank, she might find some comfort knowing that she is getting a better deal out of the program than he is. Or to put that another way, Maria’s Social Security check represents a higher percentage of her lifetime earnings than Frank’s monthly benefit. And that has always been one of the basic tenets of the Social Security program: to raise the standard of living of lower-income workers in retirement. That is accomplished via a benefit formula structured to give poor people a better deal than their wealthier counterparts. They don’t get higher benefits. After all, Frank’s monthly Social Security check is much higher than Maria’s. But when comparing the rates of return they get based on their past incomes and the taxes they paid into the system, Maria comes out ahead. I don’t have the space to get into the nitty gritty of the Social Security benefit computation formula in this column today. (I’ve done it in many past columns.) But in a nutshell, I can tell you that Maria’s $1,150 benefit represents about 90 percent of her average lifetime monthly wage. Whereas Frank’s $2,400 Social Security check is probably about 40 percent of his average monthly pre-retirement income. So poor people get a rate of return that can be up to 90 percent. Averageincome people get a return rate in the 40 percent range. People with very high incomes might get around a 30 percent rate of return. And knowing that, I can now move on to a further clarification of

the windfall elimination provision. To do so, I will use myself as an example. I spent the bulk of my life working for the federal government. People hired by the government after 1982 pay into Social Security just like most other people. But folks such as myself, who were hired before then, were covered by the civil service retirement system, not Social Security. And now that I am retired, I get a monthly civil-service pension. But I spent some time at jobs where I did pay into Social Security -- a few years before I got hired by the feds and some more years after I retired. And that includes the compensation I get for writing this column, for which I pay Social Security self-employment taxes. I currently have about 15 years of Social Security covered employment. And that’s enough to get me a small Social Security check. (Ten years of Social Security work is the minimum.) My Social Security check isn’t breaking the government’s bank; it’s only about $175 per month. And that includes a WEP reduction, which I will explain. Had my benefit been figured using the regular Social Security formula, I would have received the same 90 percent rate of return that my neighbor’s maid is getting. Why? Because I look like a poor person to the Social Security Administration’s computers. I’ve got only 15 years of covered earnings. The Social Security benefit formula uses a 35-year base. In other words, there are 20 years of “zero” earnings on my Social Security record. That makes me look as poor as Maria, and that’s why I’d normally get the same 90 percent return rate. But let’s be honest: I’m not poor. I had a decent-paying government job most of my life that isn’t reflected in my Social Security earnings history. So I shouldn’t get the same rate of return that the system set up for lower income people. Instead, my earnings pattern is much more like my neighbor Frank’s. I should get the same rate of return (about 40 percent) as Frank gets, and for that matter, as all other average-income Americans get. And that’s what the windfall elimination provision does. When that WEP formula is applied to my Social Security computation, it gives me the roughly 40 percent return rate rather than the 90 percent rate intended for the very poorest of our citizens. It’s a law that makes perfect sense. Yet it has many teachers, police officers and other public employees who spent most of their working lives in jobs not covered by Social Security -- but who, like me, paid into Social Security in side jobs -- up in arms. They think they have been singled out for Social Security benefit reductions that just aren’t fair. But almost all of these folks are not lifetime low-income workers like my neighbor’s maid, Maria. She deserves

the 90 percent return rate that she is getting. But if you are someone who spent your lifetime as a teacher or a police officer, or a federal government employee like me, you are simply not in the same boat as Maria. And you shouldn’t get a poor person’s Social Security return rate. You should get a rate similar to all average-income Americans -- about 40 percent. And that’s what the windfall elimination provision is all about. One final note on this topic: There are some people who divided their careers between Social Security-covered jobs and non-Social Security-covered jobs. And the WEP law recognizes that. The more years of Social Security earnings

you have, the less the WEP reduction. To learn more about that, you need to read a fact sheet produced by SSA titled “Windfall Elimination Provision.” If you are reading this column online, here is a link to it: https://www.ssa. gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf. Otherwise, you can find it at http://www.socialsecurity.gov. At the bottom of the home page, click the “Publications” link. You will find the fact sheet in the “Retirement” section under “Topics.” If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

C R O S S W O R D P U Z Z L E

Answers on page D5

Yosemite National Park

C ontinued from page D3 light doesn’t cooperate, but that’s the element of serendipity that comes with every visit). Then, the one-way road back to the South Gate passes by Yosemite Falls, agonizingly close (just a quarter of a mile), but it is too late to hike up to it in the fading light. We get a fleeting shot – I am surprised that it is so “exposed”

Luxury Lodging Resort Experience at Gateway to Yosemite National Park Next: Hiking Chilnualna Falls Trail, Wawona, Yosemite National Park ____________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost.

LEO’S

Join us Friday for the Belmont Street Fair 6-10pm Leo’s Lobster Specials Are Back...All Summer Long! One 1 1/2 lb Lobster or Two 1 1/2 lb Lobsters

Includes French Fries & Coleslaw

Now Serving Breakfast Daily 7:30-11:00AM Yosemite’s falls are most dramatic in early spring © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com to the access road – I imagined it was tucked inside. See https://www.nps.gov/yose/ planyourvisit/valleyhikes.htm Preparation: bring enough water (2 water bottles) and prepare for changes in weather: bring rain poncho and plastic bags to cover cameras from rain or mist; rain poncho; snacks, moleskin for blisters, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, camera, extra memory card and battery, cell phone, an extra layer in case it gets cool. I have also found hiking sticks extremely helpful. For non-hikers, non-DIYers, Tenaya Lodge offers a Yosemite Tour Package, via mini-bus, that includes lunch and narration, and guarantees waterfalls and wildlife and seeing the most popular sights of Yosemite. (Offered May 1-Nov. 30; from $575 spring, $685 summer, $555 fall; call 888-514-2167 or Tenaya Reservations directly at 559-692-8916). Tenaya Lodge, 1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623, 800-722-8584, tenayalodge.com. To plan your visit to Yosemite National Park, https://www.nps.gov/ yose/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm, https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm. Even more helpful to plan your hike is this site: http://yosemiteexplorer.com/ trails. See also: Tenaya Lodge Provides

com/author/karen-rubin , and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

Thursday is Mexican Night at Leo’s

Margaritas Mohitos Fish Tacos Fajitas Tacos Saturday Only 25% Off Entire Lunch or Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 6/15/17 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Sunday Only 30% Off Entire Dinner Check

Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 6/15/17 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Crossword Answers

Monday Only 30% Off Entire

Tuesday Only 30% Off Entire

Lunch or Dinner Check

Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 6/15/17 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Wednesday Only 25% Off Entire

Thursday Only 25% Off Entire

Cash Only • Alcohol not included

Lunch or Dinner Check

Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 6/15/17 Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Cash Only • Alcohol not included

190 Seventh St., Garden City 742-0574 • www.leosgardencity.com

D5 Friday, June 9, 2017

G O I N G P L A C E S N E A R & F A R

Friday, June 9, 2017

G O I N G P L A C E S, N E A R & F A R ....

This Father’s Day, Tap into His Bucket List & Give a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure This Father’s Day, instead of the run-of-the-mill, treat Dad to once-in-alifetime: from shooting sporting clays in Montana to fishing in Russia, hiking in Ethiopia, cycling in South America and driving Land Rovers in Mongolia, tap into Dad’s bucket list. 1. Fish the Remote Russian Wilderness: Ryabaga Camp on the Ponoi River is located above the Arctic Circle and accessed via a two-hour Mi-8 helicopter ride across remote Russian tundra. There, an entirely wild Atlantic salmon population thrives, and Dad will enjoy a single-occupancy cabin, gourmet food and fine wine. Frontiers International Travel arranges it all, including flights, activities and visas. 2. Trek the Roof of Africa: Dad will spend four days hiking and camping in Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains – part of the Roof of Africa – on this trip with Adventure Life. The range has more than a dozen peaks over 12,000 feet and is home to the gelada baboon, Ethiopian wolf, walia ibex and birds of prey such as the lammergeyer. Dad will also start and end at the Simien Mountain Lodge, set on the edge of an escarpment at 10,700 feet and claiming the highest bar on the continent. 3. Play Cowboy at a Working Ranch: Did your Dad grow up idolizing John Wayne and Clint Eastwood? At the 25,000-acre Red Reflet Ranch in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, he can ride horses, fish, shoot guns, ATV and play cowboy like his heroes. Additional activities include guided hikes, dirt bike rides

and mountain biking. Gourmet dining includes ingredients from the ranch’s butcher shop, organic greenhouse and gardens. From cattle drives to branding, the true western lifestyle thrives at Red Reflet. 4. Ride South America From Top to Tip: On TDA Global Cycling’s 8,400mile South American Epic tour, Dad can bike from the shores of the Caribbean across the equator and south to the Beagle Channel, or one of nine shorter sections. Highlights include Colombian coffee, Volcano Alley in Ecuador, the Incan highlands of Peru, the Bolivian salt flat, Argentina’s wine country and the trans-Patagonian Carretera Austral, while rest days offer the opportunity to fly over the incredible Nazca Lines, explore Macha Picchu and more. 5. Drive Land Rovers on the Silk Road: Since MIR Corporation’s inception in 1986, it has been creating custom overland adventures. On a self-drive tour, Dad and his friends can get behind the wheel of Land Rovers, motorcycles or even vintage automobiles and cross the rolling steppe of Mongolia, pass through the charming towns and villages of Siberia, or even travel the Silk Road. These journeys are momentous, unforgettable and limited only by one’s own imagination. 6. Golf, Shoot and Sip Under the Big Sky: A stay-and-play package at Montana’s Moonlight Basin will give Dad and his friends a taste of life in Big Sky Country. They’ll play rounds of golf on the Jack Nicklaus-signature

Moonlight Basin Golf (photo by Tony Demin) course at Moonlight Basin – named one of the best new courses in the country – and the Tom Weiskopf course at the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, then shoot sporting clays with Moonlight Outfitters. And in the evening, they can retire to a spacious mountain home beneath 11,166-foot Lone Peak and sip whiskey at a private, curated tasting. 7. See the Northern Lights in Alaska: Dad will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the

Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night. Highlights of this Gondwana Eoctours adventure include dogsledding through snowy forests, hiking alongside a family of reindeer taking curling lessons from locals in Fairbanks soaking in the geothermal Chena Hot Springs learning to photograph the Aurora Borealis from a professional photographer snowshoeing on private land and exploring the Ice Sculpture Museum.

W R I T E R’S C O R N E R

On Great Eats II C ontinued from page D3 and dinner menu is ok. Reasonably priced. 16. Matteo’s Restaurant (Roslyn Heights): Upscale and expensive. Family style. Recent price increase have taken this restaurant off my radar screen. 17. Olive Garden: Only for those who don’t know a good Italian dish. Very reasonably priced. 18. Papa John’s Pizza: Don’t even think of going there. 19. Piccolo Bussola (Mineola): Some good specials. Upscale. A bit on the expensive side but food is good. 20. Pizza Hut: Not for me but one of the better “fast food” places. 21. Positano Pizzeria Ristorante (Williston Park): My wife’s favorite spot. Excellent pizza. Reasonably priced. Claustrophobic environment and poor service. 22. Pompei Restaurant (West

Hempstead): I haven’t been there in years. Once a premiere restaurant with excellent service. 23. Stella Ristorante (Floral Park): Our favorite restaurant decades ago. I haven’t been there in years but I remember the food and service were excellent. 24. Umberto Pizzeria & Restaurant (New Hyde Park): Perhaps the best. Prices reasonable. Pizza very good. The chicken rollatini is to die for. Service is significantly sub-par. 25. Vincent’s Clam Bar (Carle Place): Consistently voted the best restaurant. Jammed on weekends and some weeknights. Try the meatball appetizer (free with coupon) and the Caesar’s salad. Their $35 takeout family meal (M – Th) is the bargain of all bargains. Reasonably priced. Excellent $10 luncheon. Numerous coupons add to its “glamour.” However, it is much too noisy and the tight seating is not to my liking. 26. Vincent’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

(Albertson): Absolutely the best pizza anywhere; no other pizza compares to theirs. Pricier than others but well worth it. I’m not a fan of their standard restaurant menu. Hopefully, Silvio and Ray will change that in the future. Relative to the other categories of restaurants, everything else is pretty much the same. Jade King remains the King of the Chinese list (and still grossly overpriced) and the Old Westbury

Diner - run by the Dimas family - is in a class by itself. IHOP is still the place for breakfast. The only positive addition to the old list would be Chipotle (Mexican). I hope the above helps. Happy Eating! Visit the author at: www.theodorenewsletter.com or on his Facebook page at Basketball Coaching 101

D7 Friday, June 9, 2017

G O I N G P L A C E S, N E A R & F A R....

I Love New York, Israel, El Al Launch Global Path Through History Partnership Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Shimon Peres Day, June 4, announced that I Love New York, the Israel Ministry of Tourism and EL AL Airlines are launching the New YorkIsrael Global Path Through History initiative to promote heritage tourism in both places. This new partnership is an opportunity for New York and Israel to jointly promote cultural and historic destinations and attractions that will appeal to each other’s respective travelers. In New York State, heritage tourism is an important driver of economic development, generating more than $5 billion for New York’s economy annually. “Tourism is a key driver of both New York and Israel’s economies, and

peace across the world. More information is available here . The New York State itinerary includes the following sites: • NYC: Ellis Island / Statue of Liberty; Eldridge Street Museum and Synagogue; 9/11 Museum; and Lower East Side Tenement Museum • Hudson Valley: Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Sites • Capital-Saratoga: New York State Capitol and New York State Museum • Thousand Islands-Seaway: Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum • Adirondacks: Adirondack

• • • • •

Old Jaffa Mahane Yehuda Market Independence Hall Tachana & Sarona Tel Aviv Tel Dan Nature Reserve

“Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, New York State’s tourism industry has experienced tremendous growth and the number of visitors, including international tourists from countries around the globe, has reached an all-time high,” Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, A tourism partnership with Israel would bolster these efforts given the strong link between the Empire State and Israel, with iconic destinations from Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty to the Garden of Gethsemane and the

Mount of Olives.” “Israel’s government is excited to explore tourism promotion opportunities with New York State,” Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel to New York, said. “We believe tourism can not only serve as a great cultural bridge but also as a source of pride and cause for celebration of the partnership between the great state of New York and the State of Israel. Israelis and Americans share a history and a friendship that enriches all of our lives. New Yorkers who visit Israel can experience a time more than 2000 years old when visiting the Wailing Wall, or they can connect with something as current as the 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza in Arazim Valley of Ramot, Jerusalem.”

KI D

Photos

Ellis Island in New York City is on New York State’s new “Global Path Through History” program in conjunction with Israel’s Ministry of Tourism and El Al Airlines © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com by working together we will showcase our most treasured landmarks to new audiences and increase visitation,” Governor Cuomo said. “This partnership will help strengthen our tourism industries, creating jobs and generating new economic opportunities both at home and abroad.” The Global Path Through History program includes itineraries with mustsee heritage tourism destinations in Israel and New York promoted through a digital advertising campaign, press familiarization tours, social media and in-flight co-promotional opportunities. While in Jerusalem in March, Governor Cuomo proclaimed the first Sunday in June “Shimon Peres Day” as a tribute to his legacy of extraordinary leadership and dedication to promoting

• • •

Museum Finger Lakes: Women’s Rights National Historic Park Greater Niagara: Niagara Falls State Park Chautauqua-Allegheny: Chautauqua Institution and Robert H. Jackson Center

The Israel itinerary includes the following sites: • Western Wall • Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulcher • 9/11 Memorial • Yad Vashem • Shrine of the Book – Dead Sea Scrolls (Israel Museum) • Sea of Galilee • Masada & The Dead Sea

Naomi and Natalie are the beautiful granddaughters of Margot & Tom Smith, The girls, ages 6-1/2 and almost 5, posed for this picture on Memorial Day weekend

Classifieds Friday, June 9, 2017

CLASSIFIEDS

...a sure way to get results.

ONE CALL TO 516-294-8900 AND YOUR AD WILL APPEAR IN 11 LOCAL NEWSPAPERS. CALL TODAY FOR OUR VERY LOW RATES. FAX: 516-294-8924 www.gcnews.com Garden City News • Great Neck News • Mid Island Times Bethpage Newsgram • Syosset Advance Jericho News Journal • Williston Times - Mineola Edition New Hyde Park Herald Courier • Manhasset Times Roslyn Times • Port Washington Times DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS IS TUESDAY AT 1:00PM. 3 EASY WAYS TO PLACE ADS: 1) Directly on website: gcnews.com & click on “Classified Order” 2) Email Nancy@gcnews.com 3) Fax 516-294-8924 Please include your name, daytime phone number, address and ad copy. Visa and MasterCard Accepted

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

SITUATION WANTED

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Part time or full time to assist VP of Strocchia Iron Works, a steel and architectural metal contractor. Responsible for AP / AR, phones, mail, bank recon, download docs from email, some Quickbooks, Notary Public. Contact ralph@strocchia.com with resume or call 917-903-1227 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to vice President, 5 days, must be experienced in Quickbooks and Word. Knowledge of AR / AP a must. Email resume to submitresumes3@gmail.com PARTS COORDINATOR: part time, 15-20 hours a week. Must have computer knowledge and Spanish speaking a plus. Port Washington location. Please email resume to shirley@specialtyplasticparts.com or fax 516-708-9510

SUMMER HELP WANTED: Garden City family with 2 daughters, ages 9 and 11, looking for summer help Monday thru Friday from 8am to 2pm for child care and driving to local activities. Will provide car. Call Louisa 516-241-5368 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 . 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. References available. Please Call 516-4480502

Call 294.8900

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

CAREGIVER / HHA VERY HANDS ON LOVING, CARING, COMPASSIONATE HHA with over 10 years experience seeking FT live in or live out position. Great references. Licensed driver. Please call Shawn 516-4240091

COMPANION AVAILABLE Available full time. Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892 or 516-967-1130

CARETAKER/ COMPANION Experienced male health care worker interested in being a companion or caretaker for the elderly (preferably male). Experienced in hospitals and nursing homes. Available full time or part time. Call 516-688-4631

COMPANION/AIDE: Live in or out, full time or part time. Family lives in Valley Stream. 8 years experience. Honest, patient, energetic, kind. Call Rosana 845-720-0965

CPR CERTIFIED GC COLLEGE STUDENT AVAILABLE FOR BABYSITTING! Responsible and experienced Garden City resident, certified lifeguard, eldest of 4 children, own car, flexible hours, available until end of August. References upon request. Call or Text Daniela at 516-307-6057

CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks weekend position, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request. Call Doreen 516-302-7564 CHILDCARE/ELDERCARE/ BABY NURSE looking for full time work in the Garden City area. 10 years experience and a Registered Nurse. Can live in or commute each day. Available on nights and weekends as well. Can cook, clean and do laundry. Stellar references from a family on 3rd Street in G.C. No car / no driving. Call Shanna 929-2636751

Get results!

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the G.C. office at 294-8900 for more information.

Are you a professional?

Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

ARE YOU TIRED OF THAT SAME OLD JOB?

WE HAVE OPENINGS FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Don’t miss an opportunity for a great job where you can serve your community and make good money doing it. We provide the training you need to obtain your commercial drivers license. WE OFFER: - Flexible hours - 401k plans with Matching funds - Health Insurance - Life Insurance - Emergency Family leave - Safety & attendance bonus twice a year WAIT THERE’S MORE: RETIREEES WELCOME! EASY TO DRIVE VANS FREE CDL TRAINING For qualified candidates. We will train you for the road test. Call today to begin training!

NEW STARTING SALARIES BIG BUS

$19.93/hr Benefit rate $21.93/hr* non-Beneefit rate *Available after 90 days of employment

JOB OPPORTUNITY $11 PER HOUR

you can help people you love & get paid a good salary. If your parents, relatives, friends or neighbors receive Medicaid or Medicare you can start working for them as a home attendant, housekeeper or personal assistant.

JOB OPPORTUNITY $11 PER HOUR Johnny 347-462-2610

VAN

$17.16/hr Benefit rate $19.16/hr* non-Beneefit rate *Available after 90 days of employment

AND... - Positions available for mechanics and bus attendants - Become a NYS Certified school bus driver!

EDUCATIONAL BUS TRANSPORTATION 516.454.2300 CALL TODAY

EOE

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR NASSAU AND SUFFOLK

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 917-207-2833 ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live out and work nights or overnights as well. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call V 516-9433172 HOME HEALTH AIDE / ELDER CARE Loving reliable woman seeking FT position nights/weekends to take care of your loved one. Experienced with ALS, dementia, diabetes, etc. Great references— highly recommended. Licensed driver. Call 646-575-8217

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 866296-7094

ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETINGS Come and join us for an informative video & meet great people. Third Wednesday of the month. 7pm. Park City Diner, 101 Herricks Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040. The John Birch Society. JBS.org

MARKETPLACE GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY SATURDAY 6/10 9am-4pm 312 Cambridge Ave All proceeds to benefit New Hyde Park Baptist Church Mission Trip. Books, toys, furniture, clothing, something for everyone! RAIN DATE JUNE 17th GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday 6/10 9am-4pm 91 Meadow St Ethan Allen Dining Room w/ 6 chairs, Oriental Rug, desk w/ hutch, book cases, tools, clothes, dishes, misc. household items.

Are you a professional?

Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

MARKETPLACE

Call 294.8900 MARKETPLACE

MARKETPLACE

GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE Saturday June 10 10am to 4pm (Rain Date June 17) 6 Lincoln St. Costume jewelry, office supplies, holiday decorations, clothing, games, puzzles, lego, books, office furniture, file cabinets, cosmetics and much more!

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 17 9am-3pm 1081 Delmar Ave Franklin Square, NY 11010 (cross street New Hyde Park Rd) Furniture, clothes, toys, vintage, bric-a-brac, holiday. Something for everyone! (RAINDATE SUNDAY 6/18)

WE BUY ANTIQUES, Old oriental rugs, sterling silver, jewelry, diamonds, Chinese items, religious items, old furniture Call 516-331-1582 No calls Saturdays

GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday 6/16 & 6/17 9am to 3pm 164 Lincoln St (off Clinch Ave) Household items, Tables, Lamps, Desks, Baking Oven, Microwave, Radios and much more. Something for everyone! NO PREVIEWS

WANTED TO BUY

*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

GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE Saturday June 10 10am-4pm 40 Mulberry Avenue Two family. Clothing (boys, women’s, many new), new vintage buttons, dishes, miscellaneous household items and much more! 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 MOVING SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday & Sunday 6/10 & 6/11 9:30am to 4pm RAIN OR SHINE 209 Sackville Road Couches, desk, patio set, Bakers Rack, Tiffany lamp, other lamps, tables, bookshelves, massage chair, cabinet, painted chair, household items, crystal, framed pictures, American Girl items, toys, books and so much more!!

2 DRESSES WORN BY TULULAH BANKHEAD Appraised by Antique Road Show & Insured Serious Inquiries Only

334-564-1035

ABE BUYS OLD STUFF

Danish, Modern, Lucite, Lamps, Tables, Paintings, & Chandeliers

917-817-3928 FURS & JEWELRY WANTED!

Diamonds, Gold, Silver, Antique & Modern Jewelry, Better Furs, US Coins, Paintings, Bronzes, Watches, Complete Estates HIGHEST PRICES PAID! Call For Appt 914-260-8783 AmericaBuying@aol.com

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 OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry, clocks, watches. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE

AVITAL GALLERY: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 5 16-304-5640 Free parking in back. INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, June 12 10:00 am 149 Raymond St Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Basement packed, tons of crafts and floral arrangements and gift items, books, kitchen and furniture...Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

Get results!

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the G.C. office at 294-8900 for more information.

PETS 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 Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553

PET CARE GARDEN CITY PET SITTER: Pet lover and dog owner available to care for your pets. I am available weekday and weekend evenings as well as school vacations. References upon request! Please call: 516-713-0896

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR CAR? Free CASH TODAY! Quotes!

All years, makes and models Any condition running or not

Call now!

Friday, June 9, 2017 Classifieds

CLASSIFIEDS

516-379-4100

www.carbuyerlongisland.com OPEN 7 DAYS

Classifieds Friday, June 9, 2017

D10

CLASSIFIEDS AUTOMOTIVE AUTO SERVICES

DETTAGLIO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator. Dependable, professional detailer, SUVs, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports /M ercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $95/c ars only. Coupons not to be combined. 631-612-7152. Check us out on Facebook.

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY “June Specials” 3 Rooms, 1 Bed $2,100 3.5 Rooms, 1 Bed $2,300 4 Rooms, 2 Bed $3,000 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504 GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath with large dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,970+ electric. Available approx. June 1 www.gcbapts.com or 516-742-1101

OFFICE SPACE WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.

SARATOGA RACE TRACK SARATOGA SPRINGS NY COZY COTTAGES

2 BR, 1 BTH, 6 Wks $6500 1 Wk $1850 (2wk min) 2 BR, 1 BTH, 6 Wks $6350 1 Wk $1800 (2wk min)

3 BR, 1 BTH, 1950/Wk Straight run to track / 5mi (9P to Union Ave)

518-664-5421

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE GARDEN CITY DOUBLEDAY CONDO FSBO 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,200 sf. 2015 new luxury construction. Open floorplan. 2 deeded garage, 24/7 concierge-security, gym, pool, lounge. Zillow listing: h t t p s : / / g o o . g l / y b e 8 3 6 Email: doubledaycondo@gmail. com Call: 347-871-4643

HOMES FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Western Section Custom Split over 2,200’. Living Room, Dining Room and Eat In Kitchen on first level, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths on second level with access to attic. Street level has Family Room and Office / Bedroom with 1/2 Bath plus Porch, Patio and Garage. Rec Room and Laundry on lower level. Much room for expansion on 1/3 acre. $839,000 Principals. Call 516-782-7148

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE SCRANTON, PA : AUCTION 6/17 10am 2310 Ash Street 2-3 BR, 1.5 BA, Deck, Wooded Backyard. Second Kitchen. AS IS. Minimum bid $17,500 Cowleyl.com for Pics/Terms 570-499-8883 #AU002923L SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION 350+/- properties June 14 & 15 at 10am. Held at “Ramada Rock Hill” Route 17 Exit 109. 800-2430061 AAR, Inc. & HAR, Inc. Free brochure: www.NYSAuctions. com

REAL ESTATE WANTED HOMES WANTED GARDEN CITY PROFESSIONAL COUPLE downsizing seeks to purchase Ranch or Cape Cod for all cash. Can go to contract immediately and close at your convenience. Principals: 516-747-1024

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

Call 294.8900 SERVICES

SERVICES

COLLEGE STUDENT AVAILABLE to do any “odd jobs” around your home. Yard work, planting, party help, pet sitting, basement/attic cleaning, etc. Available days, evenings and weekends. Please call Drew at 516-712-5361

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, FIX’N FLIPS, HARD MONEY restorations, all brands. Call /BRIDGE LOANS, No DocuMr. Fagan, 32 years experience. ments—Stated Income Loans, up to 90% PP, 100% Rehab, Pur- 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwinchase—Refinance, One-Four dow.com Units, Mixed Use, Commercial PAINTING & Building, 888-565-9477

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

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 GUTTERS, WINDOWS, CARPET CLEANING! GENERAL HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE: “Handyman Services” Plumbing, electrical is my specialty. Most gutters $30-$40. Powerwashing & painting available. Clean ups in / out. Lawn mowing. All odd jobs.... you name it. I will do it. All work guaranteed!!! Fully insured. Free estimate. Senior discount. Call 516-534-9518 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY: Kitchens & Baths, Windows & Doors, Wainscoting & Molding, all general home repairs. References. License #H010478/Insured. Bill Ryan 516-491-6222

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

PAPERHANGING

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)

SERVICES 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 AP MATH SCHOLAR: Available to tutor your child at reasonable rates. Can tutor in all mathematical subjects. Flexible scheduling. Please call 516-7757883

DONATE YOUR CAR

Wheels For Wishes Benefiting

Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County or Metro New York WheelsForWishes.org

*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible

Suffolk County

Call: (631) 317-2014

Metro New York

Call: (631) 317-2014

* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

SERVICES

TUTORING

CLEANING

CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516-669-0587

SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS WANTED! Leona Handelman, Half Hollow Hills Math Teacher. Empowering students K-12. Common Core and enrichment, PSAT, SAT, ACT, Regents/test prep, professional licensing exams. Free evaluation and personalized tutoring programs. 516-652-9851 or 516-627-0024

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

ELEMENTARY TUTOR: Elementary teacher dual certified in general and special education (Birth-6th grade) available to work with your student to support, enhance and reinforce important skills in Math & Literacy. Call Jeanine 516-225-1044 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. 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 ONE ON ONE TUTORING I am a special ed /literary specialist with over 5 years of experience. MA COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TEACHERS COLLEGE. Please contact me at 516633-7442 and view my webpage at www.nickyreadingspecialist. 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

CLEANING CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE: For homes and offices. Many years experience and good recommendations. Responsible and trustworthy. If interested, please call Elizabeth: 516-787-7527 OR 516-360-4269 HOUSE CLEANER: Experienced service, great references, reliable. English speaking. Please call Mirian at 516642-6624

Now is the perfect time to buy your first home.

SPECIAL FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAMS*

Buying a home may seem overwhelming— especially for a first-time homebuyer. That’s why we offer special first-time buyer advantages like: • Low Down Payments • Zero Point Option • Reasonable Qualifying Guidelines • SONYMA Loans • Fixed and Adjustable Rate Loans available on 1-4 Family Homes, Condos and Co-ops

SPECIAL FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAMS*

We’re here to help you every step of the way, from providing expert pre-qualification and personal mortgage advice, to finding the program that is truly best for you. Call today.

Ellen Greenfield (NMLS #: 490709) 516-535-8650 EGreenfield@astoriabank.com astoriabank.com / 1-800-537-4888

MEMBER FDIC

* First-time homebuyers only. Income limits and location restrictions may apply. NMLS #411768

D11

Call 294.8900

SHINY & LUXURY, INC CLEANING COMPANY Commercial & Residential After Party, Construction, Remodeling Cleanup Free Estimates! Call Mayra or Gabriela at: 516-225-1612 OR 516-444-8798 Email: mayra@shilux.com SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

Friday, June 9, 2017 Classifieds

CLASSIFIEDS

SERVICES

1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557

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

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

ROOFING • ROOFING • ROOFING Shingle Roofing, Starting at Only $189 per 100 sq. ft. Flat Rubberized Roofing, Starting at Only $199 per 100 sq. ft.

Leak Finders Will Find & Repair any Leaks, with Warranty. We Handle Insurance Claims. Senior Discounts We Accept All Major Credit Cards. Reasonable Rates.

516-983-7293 Lic. H-18G6630000

TUBS & TILES

REGLAZED

All Work Guaranteed FREE Anti-Slip Mat With Each tub Reglazed Lic. H3804880000

European Reglazing, Inc.

516-932-8110

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 DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE your home / office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com instagram: organizethisnthat OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220 PROFESSIONAL LETTER WRITER: Will write your letters of: Complaint, Regret, Applications, Correspondence, Thank You’s, Speeches, Reports, Cover Letters, Newsletters, Editing and more. Your letters will get results! Ron Goldberg 516567-8434 ron.e.goldberg@gmail. com 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 WISE GUY BABYSITTING / TUTOR 15 yr old GC Regis student available to babysit, play sports / games and tutor K-5 in Math. Have GC Pool membership. Please contact tbrennan20@ regis.org or 516-359-3296

SPORTS LACROSSE TRAINING by 2 Brothers. Both play at GCHS—One Offense/One Defense. They will use their knowledge of both ends of the field to train your son. Individuals and small groups welcome. For more info and pricing, email: lacrosse1722@gmail.com

Friday, June 9, 2017

D12

Last Hope plans Supermarket Bingo Tickets are now on sale for Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Supermarket Bingo which will be held on Saturday, June 10th. Doors open at 6 p.m. and game play will take place from 7-10 p.m. at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. All proceeds from this supermarket bingo will benefit Last Hope’s Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation efforts. Admission: $15 per person Admission includes one Bingo card (set of 4 games), cake and coffee at intermission. Tickets: Online via Paypal at: www. lasthopeanimalrescue.org

Contact Linda at 516-455-5370 for more info, or if you wish to pay by check. Additional cards, daubers and hot dogs/snacks/beverages can be purchased separately. Prizes to include an assortment of supermarket & grocery store $25 gift cards- like Costco, Stop n’ Shop, BJs, Stew Leonards. There will also be a Chinese Auction, 50/50 raffle and Lotto Tree raffle. This event usually sells out so reserve your spot today!

SERVICE DIRECTORY

63 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

MOVING SERVICE

Call 294.8900

TREE SERVICE

CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

333-5894

Owner Supervised

Licensed & Insured Licensed #T-11154 175 Maple Ave. Westbury, NY 11590

CARPENTRY

MOVERS

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

HOME HEATING OIL

MASONRY

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TYPES OF STONEWORK

FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & FULLY INSURED

Sage Oil Save 5¢ per gallon

by visiting mysageoil.com and entering promo code SAGE5 at checkout.

LAWN SPRINKLERS

PLUMBING AND HEATING

516-485-3900

234099-1

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

CUSTOM DECORATORS

Residential | Commercial | Installation | Sales & Services

Window Treatments, Custom Upholstery, Custom Fit Slipcovers, Cushions and Pillows, Furniture Restoration.

• • • • •

Spring Turn-Ons Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

10% OFF

on any project (Restrictions apply)

FREE ESTIMATES

85 Franklin Ave. Franklin Square NY 11010

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

516.216.1630

Open Mon. to Sat. 9am to 6pm

www.TheSquareDecorators.com

AUTO DETAILING

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE HERE Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

24HR

EmErgEncy SErvicE Licensed and Insured

DETTAGLIO DETAILING “We clean and pamper your car”

• We specialize in Imports: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati

• SUV’s, Vans & Pick-Ups also detailed at a higher price • We provide Mobile service

$10 OFF

Complete Detail Coupons not to be combined

Anthony Masia

Wash & Wax Spring Special $95 Cars only Coupons not to be combined

- 631-612-7152

Owner/Operator Check us out on Facebook

The Garden City News Friday, June 9, 2017

SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING/POWER WASHING

ROOFING

PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

Call 294.8900

PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing

516-884-4016

www.MpaintingCo.com 516-385-3132 New Hyde Park

Lic# H0454870000

DEMO/JUNK REMOVAL

516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

“PAULIE THE ROOFER” - Stopping Leaks My Specialty -

• Slate & Tile Specialists • All Types of Roofing LIC & INSD “MANY LOCAL REFERENCES”

(516) 621-3869 POWERWASHING

AWNINGS

Affordable Powerwashing

• Patios • House Exteriors • Fences • Gutters • Walkways • AND MORE! by Michael College Student Garden City HS Grad

Call: 516.974.5721 Enjoy Instant Shade & Comfort All Summer and

SAVE $200

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR / RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Thermal Windows • Doors • Siding & Gutters • Dormers & Extensions • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks

GOLDEN HAMMER

516-354-1127

FREE ESTIMATES Lic. & Insured

GENERATORS

JUNK REMOVAL

ALL PHASES OF RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION Residential • Commercial Construction Sites

“POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT”

Kitchens • Bathrooms Clean-Ups • Attics Basements Flood/Fire

ALL SIZE DUMPSTERS

516-541-1557

Some Day Service, Fully Insured

Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Perfection Is No Accident!

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE HERE

Bob Cat Service

www.1866WEJUNKIT.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

10% off New Customers First Maintenance Call or First Service Call. (including any parts used) Mention this ad.

Mayfair Power Systems, Inc. Sales • Service • Parts • Maintenance 347 N. Main Street Freeport, NY 11520 516-623-3007 www.mayfairpower.com

Servicing Long Island Since 1961

AN OPPORTUNITY... Each week Litmor Publication’s Professional Guide and Professional Directory publishes the ads of providers of professional services. A 6 week agreement brings your specialty or service to the attention of the public in a public service format.

Let us begin listing you in our Next Issue.

For More Information and rates call

516.294.8900

ANTIQUES

Call 294.8900 ANTIQUES

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE HERE Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

AN OPPORTUNITY...

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Each week Litmor Publication’s Professional Guide and Professional Directory publishes the ads of providers of professional services.

RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY Mindful in both work and pricing !

• Kitchens & Baths • Windows & Doors • Wainscoting & Molding • All General Home Repairs References License # H010478 / Insured

Call Bill Ryan 516-491-6222 HOME/OFFICE ORGANIZER

TREE SERVICE

Declutter & Organize Your Home / Office We Do It All

A 6 week agreement brings your specialty or service to the attention of the public in a public service format.

Let us begin listing you in our Next Issue.

For More Information and rates call

516.294.8900

“Create A Life You Love To Look At” For a Free Consultation call Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman

917.751.0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com Instagram: organizethisnthat

Do you own a local business?

Place an ad in our classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call The Garden City office at 294-8900 for more information Litmor Publishing Corp.

65 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

SERVICE DIRECTORY

The Garden City News Friday, June 9, 2017

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

Call 294.8900

Call 294-8900 and let us begin listing you in our Professional Guide and Professional Services pages. Deadline is Monday, 12 Noon COMPUTER SPECIALIST

COLLEGE COUNSELING

FAMILY THERAPIST

SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW 111 Seventh Street, Suite #111 Garden City, New York 11530

SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW Individual and Family Therapist Child • Teen • Adult

(908) 868-5757 SMurphy824@gmail.com

LAW

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

D’Angelo Law Associates, PC Frank G. D’Angelo, Esq.

Divorce Mediation

HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

Family Care Connections,® LLC Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo, PMHCNS-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager Assistance with Aging at Home / Care Coordination Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams 901 Stewart Ave., Suite 230, Garden City, NY 11530

Elder Law Wills & Trusts Medicaid Planning Estate Planning Probate & Estate Administration / Litigation 901 Stewart Avenue, Suite 230 Garden City, NY 11530

WWW.DRANNMARIEDANGELO.COM

WWW.DANGELOLAWASSOCIATES.COM

PSYCHOTHERAPY

CHEMISTRY TUTOR

(516) 248-9323

Efrat Fridman, Individual, couple and family therapy

EilEEn ToonE l.C.S.W

Psychotherapist

1975 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow NY 11554 • Suite 404 P: 516 873 1288 C: 516 316 3350 TUTORING

LCSW

PSYCHOTHERAPY

effiefrid@gmail.com 516-224-7670 2 Pinetree Lane Old Westbury NY 11568

(516) 222-1122

Individual • Couples • Marital Therapy • Addiction Specialist

718-887-4400 225 W. 35th St. New York, NY 10001

TUTORING

ADVERTISE

YOUR SERVICE HERE Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

call

Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D.

669-0587

(516)

itutorchem@gmail.com I also tutor:

AP • SAT II Regents

biology, physics, earth & envi. sci.

NorthShoreAcademics.weebly.com

To Advertise Call 294-8900

AN OPPORTUNITY...

Each week Litmor Publication’s Professional Guide and Professional Directory publishes the ads of providers of professional services. A 6 week agreement brings your specialty or service to the attention of the public in a public service format. Let us begin listing you in our Next Issue. For More Information and rates call

516.294.8900

Tomorrow the Garden City Pool will open for its 61st year, and that can only mean that swim team tryouts are just around the corner! Tryouts for the pool’s swim teams will be held next week on Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15 from 6-8 PM (ages 6-10 from 6-7 PM, ages 11-16 from 7-8 PM). Swimmers should only attend one night of tryouts and must be pool members prior to their tryout date. All pool members ages 6-16 are eligible to try out for our teams. Last year, our swim team program had its most successful season yet! Both our competitive “A” and developmental “B” teams went undefeated, finishing in first place for their regular seasons and winning their championship meets. This summer both teams are looking to continue that success, and we are always looking for new swimmers and parents to become a part of our swim team family! For more information on our swim team program at the Garden City Pool, please visit our website at www.gardencityswimming.com.

Both teams had great seasons in 2016!

NOW REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2017!

Live. Love. Learn Lacrosse Lacrosse Camp for Boys Held at Waldorf School

516-662-2299

CheckmateLacrosse.com

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Tryouts for GC Pool’s Summer Swim Teams

Friday, June 9, 2018 The Garden City News

Selected to play in National Lacrosse Academy

The Men’s Association News Next Meeting

Attention all Directors !!! The final meeting of the school year will be in early June. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President concerning the exact details and agenda. Please make every effort to participate. Your voice needs to be heard!

TMA Yearbook

Tristan Mullahey Tristan Mullahey, son of Kelli and Peter a 6th grader at Garden City Middle School has been named as a 2017 National Lacrosse All-Star and has been selected to represent the State of New York at the National Lacrosse Academy and National Lacrosse Classic to be held

July 18-21, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. The National Lacrosse Academy brings the top youth lacrosse players in the United States and Canada to one venue, where regional teams, coached by NCAA lacrosse coaches, compete to become the 2017 National Champion.

Do you have Grandchildren?

GARDEN CITY FIELD HOCKEY!

Attention all GC Girls – Rising 9th Graders and Up! Come Join us for a Fun-filled, 3 Day Field Hockey Camp! Place: Mitchell Athletic Field Dates: Mon, 8/14/17 – Wed, 8/16/17 Time: 2pm-8pm Cost: $325 includes: • Team of Professional trainers • Skills and team building activities • Water and Gatorade provided (bring a light snack each day) • Pizza/Pool Party immediately following last night of camp

*for more information please email to GCFH2017@gmail.com

The TMA is now accepting team sponsorships and ads for our annual yearbook and applications for family memberships. A team sponsor’s name will appear prominently at the side of one of the team pages. Prices for team sponsorships and ads appear on the form on our website at www.gctma.org. Ads can be purchased to advertise your business, to congratulate a team, the graduating class or a friend or relative at the high school or to simply show your support. Sample ads are on our website. Merely download the online form, complete it and send it (and the ad copy and pictures in jpeg format) to TMA, POB 666, Garden City, NY 11530 along with a check to TMA ($150 for team sponsorships and the amount of the ad which you purchase). You can e-mail ad form and pictures to tmagcny@gmail.com. A copy of our annual yearbook will also be delivered to each advertiser. You can apply to be a family member by filling out the form on our website at www.gctma.org. Family membership is $25 ($10 for seniors). A copy of our annual yearbook will be hand delivered to each family member’s home. The yearbook contains a comprehensive review in text and pictures of all the High School Teams, the Father/ Daughter and Mother/Son Dances, the BAA/GAA Award Ceremonies, GC Sports History, and much more. It is a keepsake for all supporters of our athletic teams. We thank you for any support you can provide. You can e-mail any questions to any of TMA’s officers or directors at tmagcny@gmail.com or call Jim Connolly at 516-967-1703. The deadline to submit all ads / sponsorships has been extended to June 12th!

GCHS Home Athletic Schedule

Good luck to all the varsity teams as they continue to play in their respective playoff contests and county / state tournaments.

GAA/BAA Awards Banquet

Congratulations to all the award winner from this past Monday night’s banquet. Well deserved!

Father / Daughter and Mother / Son Dances

Another great GCHS tradition! The father/daughter dance is scheduled for Friday, June 16 and the mother/son follows on Saturday, June 17. Both will start at 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendars. The formal invitations have been sent to the homes of all seniors. Start getting

your tables together!

TMA Website

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!

Facebook Page

Yes, we have reached the modern times! Another venue to find out about the TMA and all we do!

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!

TMA Officers

Jim Connolly---President John Blair Bob Leggett---Treasurer Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Bob Basel

69 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Many thanks to our dedicated volunteers and faithful supporters for helping to make our 2017 Yard Sale a success! Thanks Also To Our Generous Sponsors: Platinum Neil & Amy McGoldrick Family Silver Diane & Rick Gardner Margy & Bob Hannan Mary & Peter Hickey Judy & Ed Keenan Noreen Culhane & Anne Toumey and to Jeremy Cotty & Homecraft Construction for many years of donation delivery service!

The Andy Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to helping children in need. For more information on how you can volunteer, donate, or support our efforts in the local community, go to www.theandyfoundation.org

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

VILLAGE SPORTS Gazebo concert series announced

Join us for a summer of fun

Our Summer Camp Brochure has arrived and is filled with plenty of activities to entertain your children. Sports, science, engineering, and computer coding, and cultural sessions such as language or film making, we have it all in each four day camp! Please visit our office at 108 Rockaway Ave. to pick up a copy or download the brochure from our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org.

Community Garden plots available

(under 54”) 39.99 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor 44.99 $31.45 Hershey Park – 48 inches or over 65.80 $51 Hershey Park – under 48 inches and age 55 and over 42.80 $40 Dorney Park – 48 inches or over 60.90 $44 Mountain Creek 45.99 $35

online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny. net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Pee Wee Sports Sampler with Andrew

2017 Summer Adult Tennis Lessons

The Garden City Recreation Department will conduct evening tennis lessons for adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City at the Community Park Tennis Facility. The lessons will run for one hour each week in three sessions during the spring/summer months. The registrant has a choice of a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday class and a choice of time. There will be a maximum of four players per court. The dates and fees will be as follows: Session 2 4 weeks beginning July 10. Cost $130 Session 3 4 weeks beginning Aug. 7. Cost $130 To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to fill out an interest form. A check made payable to the Village of Garden City must accompany the form. Separate checks for each session please!

Summer Tots and Pee Wee Tennis

Pee Wee Tennis is offered to children who are Village residents ages 4 to 6. Eligibility is determined by the child’s age at the start of the session. Skills are learned by fun and easy to do drills taught by our tennis staff. Each child may register for a maximum of two sessions. Session A: June 26 – 29 The Garden City Recreation Session B: July 3 – 7 (NO 7/4) Department will this year again be offering Session C: July 10 - 13 discount tickets to area amusement Session D: July 17 – 20 parks. The tickets may be used any time Session E: July 24- 27 during the 2017 park season and can be Session F: July 31 – August 3 purchased at the Recreation Office at Session G: August 7 - 10 108 Rockaway Avenue. Cash or check Session H: August 14 - 17 will be accepted for payment. These very popular discounted tickets are for: Where: Community Park’s Tennis Gate Discount Facility Price Price Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Splish Splash Water Park Cost: $ 60 42.99 $36 To register for this program, please Splish Splash - under 48 inches visit the Garden City Recreation and 32.99 $29 Six Flags Great Safari Parks Office atPM 108 Page Rockaway Avenue, or GC-CHERRY 1-4 Adventure Page HORIZ -And 04-25-17_Layout 1 4/25/17 5:15 1 72.99 $39.95 if you have a password you can register

We have amusement park tickets

Cherry Lane Gymnastics

1 Lowell Avenue • New Hyde Park

Our very popular Rec. program will continue this summer in our neighborhood parks. In this four day program, your child will get a taste of a different sport each day as our Recreation staff takes them through some fun skills and drills. The group will then make an arts and crafts project to take home. Children ages 4-5 who are residents of the Village of Garden City are invited to register for this fun program! July 17 – 20 at Grove Park July 31 – August 3 at Edgemere Park Time: 2 – 3:15 p.m. Cost: $ 80 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny. net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Tennis Camps for Ages 6-15

The Recreation Department’s Tennis Camp program offers children aged six and up an opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis pros in a fun setting. Our camps are set by age and children will be grouped according to ability within their camp. All sessions are held at the Community Park Tennis Center. The age of the child at the start of the session will determine which session the child may attend and proof of age may be required. Please read the information below to determine which camp your child is eligible to attend. Please note: each child may sign up for a maximum of two sessions. For our Pee Wee camp (ages 4 to 6) please look at the camps for the younger child. Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket All Camps will follow the same session dates: Session A: June 26 – 29 B: July 3 – 7 (NO 7/4) C: July 10 - 13 D: July 17- 20 E: July 24 - 27 F: July 31 – August 3

516-775-2828

now registering for summer Our professional staff will safely teach your kids gymnastics while building strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence. All while having fun and making new friends.

BEGINNERS WELCOME!

Classes for Kids – 12 months to 17 years

G: August 7 - 10 H: August 14 - 17 NOVICE CAMP – For ages 6 and 7. This camp will teach serving, rallying, and the basics of a tennis game, keeping it fun for the younger tennis set. Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. Cost: $ 95 JUNIOR CAMP – For ages 8 – 11. For all levels of experience, this camp will group players by ability so that everyone can move to the next level. Time: 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Cost: $ 125 JUNIOR CAMP PLUS - For the child aged 8 to 11 that is looking for a full day of tennis. This camp will provide tennis instruction in the morning, followed by lunch time and a special activity, then ending the day with tennis matches. Children must bring their lunch to this camp. Time: 10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Cost: $250 SENIOR CAMP - For ages 12 to 15 For all levels of experience. Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. Cost: $95 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny. net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

US Sports Institute Programs

US Sports Institute has launched their new website and now has all Garden City Recreation and Parks sponsored Spring and Summer Camps and Classes open for registration. Offerings include a Spring Break Multi Sport Camp, Soccer Clinics for ages 2 – 5, TeeBall Squirts for ages 3 – 5, and Total Sports Squirts, a combination of all sports, for ages 3 – 5. Classes start soon so visit US Sports Institute’s website at www.ussportsinstitute.com for further information or to register.

Recreation Softball Camp

Our softball camp will teach young aspiring players entering grades 3 through 7 the basic skills of softball. Every aspect of the game will be covered including hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and more. Team play will be emphasized. The goal of this camp is for young athletes to improve their overall self confidence and knowledge of the game. When:....July 17 - 20 Time:.....3 – 5 p.m. Where: Community Park Softball Fields Cost:......$ 105 To register for this program, please

USSI Field Hockey Camp

US Sports Institute will conduct a Summer Field Hockey Camp for girls ages 9 - 13 that are residents of the Village of Garden City. Campers will be taken through all phases of the game, thoughtfully integrating technical and tactical components in a fun, innovative way. The camp will focus on individual skill development and the rules of the game, as well as the importance of playing together as a team. Players will be grouped by age, playing ability and experience level. No previous experience playing field hockey is required to attend the First Play Field Hockey Camp. Equipment will be supplied. When:.......... Week of July 17 - 20 Week of August 21 - 24 Where:......... St. Paul’s Field Time:............ 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. Fee:................$169 each week To register for this camp, register online at www.ussportsinstitute.com.

Summer Youth Basketball Camp

The Garden City Recreation Department will be conducting a Youth Basketball Camp for boys and girls who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City and entering 1st through 6th grades in September. Come join us and learn what it takes to pass, dribble and shoot in this camp. The purpose of this program is to provide instruction in self improvement, basketball fundamentals,

team play, group cooperation, and most important of all, FUN! When:...........Week of June 26 - 29 Week of July 31 - 3 Where:......... St. Paul’s Field House Time:............*8:30 - 10:30 a.m. **11 – 1 p.m. *For children entering 1st + 2nd grades. *For children entering 3rd - 6th grades Fee:............... $105 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Boys & Girls Lacrosse Camp

For Children entering 1st through 5th grades in September. Here is an opportunity for youngsters who are residents of the Village of Garden City to learn the techniques of catching, throwing, scooping, and shooting through fun drills. They will also learn the rules of the game by scrimmaging. This is a basic camp where no experience is necessary and equipment is provided. When: Week of July 10 - 13 Where: St. Paul’s field Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. for children entering 1st and 2nd grades 11 – 1 p.m. for children entering 3rd - 6th grades Fee: $ 105 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For

additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Youth Baseball Camp

Our Department will again conduct a Summer Baseball Camp for boys and girls that are Residents of the Village of Garden City. This instructional program is offered for boys and girls in 1st through 6th grades. The camp will focus on individual skill development, and the importance of playing together as a team. Youngsters in each age category will be divided into appropriate skill levels and will receive group instruction. Equipment needed: Baseball Glove, Sneakers or Rubber Cleats When:.......Week of July 17 – 20 Week of July 24 - 27 Where:.....Comm. Park’s Baseball Fields Times:.......*8:30 - 10:30 a.m. or 11 - 1 p.m. *For children entering 1st - 3rd grades. Times:..........**11 - 1 p.m **For children entering 4th - 6th grades Fee:............$ 105 each week To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Yoga for youngsters

The Recreation Department’s certified yoga instructor will offer yoga classes for boys and girls who are residents of the Village of Garden City in grades 1 -7. Children attending this program will learn movements, postures, and breathing tech-

niques which will help with relaxation, self awareness, and fitness. When:......Week of August 14 -17 Where:.....St. Paul’s Center Time: 9 – 10 a.m. entering grades 1 - 3 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. entering grades 4 - 7 Fee: $ 80 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Computer Workshop Entering Grades 4 – 7

Introduction to Coding: In this multi session class, your child learns the basics of computer language, code structure, and implementation of all. A participant must be comfortable with computers and keyboarding to take this workshop. Our Computer Workshop is being run by Sharper Training Solutions. Please note: Computers are provided with two children to each computer. Please understand that your child will share a computer terminal. When: Week of July 17 - 20 Where: St. Paul’s Senior Center Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon Fee: $105 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

GARDEN CITY CENTENNIAL SOCCER CLUB TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUT SCHEDULE Please pay careful attention to the birthdate range.

Age (birthdates) U-19(1/1/00-12/31/00) U-18(1/1/01-12/31/01) U-16(1/1/02-12/31/02) U-16(1/1/02-12/31/02) U-15(1/1/03-12/31/03) U-15(1/1/03-12/31/03) U-15(1/1/03-12/31/03) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-10(1/1/08-12/31/08) U-9 (1/1/09-12/31/09)

GIRLS TRYOUT SCHEDULE

Team

Strikers Crusaders Dynamite Lightning Thunder Galaxy Cyclones Inferno Jaguars Tornadoes Xtreme Attackers Destroyers Dynamo Tigers Fury Elite Gold Crushers Bulldogs Breakaway TBA TBA

Coach

Date

Time

Jim Haggerty jimhaggerty65@yahoo.com June 22 Bill Metzler wgmetzler@yahoo.com June 22 Tom Nastasi nastasi5@verizon.net June 21 Dino Mangione dinom@verizon.net June 21 Tom Poz tpoz424@gmail.com June 21 Eusebio Teixeira edtex@optonline.ent June 21 Jeff Lawlor jefflawlor@optonline.net June 21 Kristi Jeffrey kristijeffreysoccer@yahoo.com June 20 Alex Oxenham gcjaguars@gmail.com June 20 Jose Iudica joseiudica@gmail.com June 20 Jenn Costa pekulmann@yahoo.com June 19 5:30 - 8pm Kristina Russo ksrusso@optonline.net June 19 5:30 - 8pm Larry Marciano l_marciano@hotmail.com June 19 5:30 - 8pm Robert Donovan dono24@yahoo.com June 19 5:30 - 8pm Robert Bommarito website registration necessary * June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Chris Smith website registration necessary * June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Drew Carey website registration necessary ** June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Denise Quaco website registration necessary * June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Amy Monaco website registration necessary * June 12 & 13** (5:30-8pm) Chris Allen website registration necessary * June 12 & 13** (5:30-8pm) Tom Ryan website registration necessary * June 12 & 13** (5:30-8pm) TBA website registration necessary * June 5 & 6** (5:30-8pm) TBA website registration necessary * June 5 & 6** (5:30-8pm)

Age (birthdates) U-18(1/1/00-12/31/00) U-18(1/1/00-12/31/00) U-17(1/1/01-12/31/01) U-17(1/1/01-12/31/01) U-17(1/1/01-12/31/01) U-16(1/1/02-12/31/02) U-16(1/1/02-12/31/02) U-15(1/1/03-12/31/03) U-15(1/1/03-12/31/03) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-10(1/1/08-12/31/08) U-9 (1/1/09-12/31/09)

Team

BOYS TRYOUT SCHEDULE Coach

Date

Time

Mavericks Nick Sekas sekasnp@yahoo.com June 22 United Tom Moran tmoran26@aol.com June 22 Tsunami Peter Samaan petersamaan@westerlaw.com June 22 Arsenal Jeffrey Lawlor jefflawlor@optonline.net June 22 ShamRockers Michael Ryan michael.ryan@ic.fbi.gov June 21 Celtic Warriors Kristi Jeffrey kristijefferysoccer@yahoo.com June 21 Rebels Steve Haggerty hags19@optonline.net June 21 Greyhounds Robert Reinhardt r.reinhardt@rbfassociates.com June 21 Heat Charles Riceman ricemanc@gmail.com June 21 Arrows Joe Esposito jespodds@hotmail.com June 20 Cosmos Mark Reilly mjr42767@yahoo.com June 20 Fire Michael Cincotta alysheba1972@gmail.com June 20 Gators Michael Liberta michael.liberta@optimum.net June 20 Titans Kurt Dengler kurtdeb8060@yahoo.com June 19 5:30 - 8pm Gunners Michael Franco calmboys@optonline.net June 19 5:30 - 8pm Cannons Tom Burns tmburns5@optonline.net June 19 5:30 - 8pm Bandits Eric Gisolfi egisolfi@optonline.net June 19 5:30 - 8pm Warriors Chris Thompson website registration necessary * June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Bobcats Douglas Bohn website registration necessary * June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Panthers Sean Coonerty website registration necessary * June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Red Bulls Matthew Uhoda website registration necessary * June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Wolves Robert Cortiglia website registration necessary * June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Falcons Paul LeSueur website registration necessary * June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** Bengals Anthony Licari website registration necessary * June 12 and 13** 5:30-8pm Renegades Philip Santantonio website registration necessary * June 12 and 13** 5:30-8pm TBA TBA website registration necessary * June 8 and 9** 5:30-8pm TBA TBA website registration necessary * June 7 and 8** 5:30-8pm

*Online registration begins for U11 and U12 players on June 10. U9 and U10 players may use online registration now. You may try out for any or all teams within your birth date range, regardless of experience or current team affiliation. However, by attending a team tryout, YOU ARE COMMITTED to that team if you are selected. **You MUST attend BOTH days of the U9, U-10, U-11, or U12 team tryouts to be considered for selection. For all tryouts, please wear a white shirt, shorts, cleats and shin guards. Make sure you do not bring or wear any travel team gear, including socks. Bring plenty of water. *Please visit our website at www.gccentennialsoccer.org for further info or to register a U9, U10, U11, or U12 player. Online registration is now available for the U9 and U10 tryouts and will open on June 10 for U11 and U12 players.

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

VILLAGE SPORTS visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

The Garden City News Friday, June 9, 2017

Pre K Girls

Soccer Players of the Week Pre K Boys

Pink Panthers The Entire Team

Team Carey The Whole Team

Shamrocks The Entire Team

Team Mormile The Whole Team

The Smurfs Harley Leake Siean Mudge Alexa Schibelli

Team Hagopian The Whole Team

Team Groarke The Whole Team

Team Mancuso: Whole Team

Team Kolenik The Whole Team

Team Reasoner: Whole Team

Kindergarten boys

Team Crowell: Whole Team

Team Mohsenian The Whole Team

Gold Stars (Team Donohue): Whole Team

Dolphins The Entire Team

Team Jendras Charlie Rogers Thomas Buccella Chris Magnotta

The Butterflies The Entire Team

Team Smith The Whole Team

Team Glace: Evan Glace Connor Lee George Lekanides Matthew Ryan Willie Schreier Trevor Smith

The Blue Unicorns The Entire Team

Team Stimmler Ryan Hook Thomas Ryan Ryan Chalupa

Blue Belles The Entire Team

Ladybugs The Entire Team The Bumblebees The Entire Team

Team Laufer Devon Laufer Lucas Ferucci James Sardelis

Team Herrera: Whole Team Team Kenna: Whole Team Team Leake: Whole Team

The Islanders (Team Regazzi): Whole Team Green Machine (Team Smith): Whole Team

1st Grade Boys

All of our players are voted players of the week for our last Spring clinic. We had a great season and hope your boys did too. See you in the fall for a new season with new teams and more fun with soccer! Enjoy the summer!

2nd Grade Girls

Canada Hailey Anderson Tara Mullowney

Germany Genevieve Mohan Gianna Stafford Azra Zirhli Spain Elsie Ross Amelia Moran Italy Kaitlyn McDonald Olivia Vendetti Zoe Argenziano England Siena Nicholosi Abigail Meyer France Mary Stewart Laila Khan Kate Koczko Ireland The Whole Team USA Allie Reasoner Casey Dennis Maddie Atteritano

Grandparents:

T H AN K S For Supporting “Battle of the Classes”

Dear Friends: I wish to offer special thanks to all the parents, merchants, and community members who have participated in the annual “Battle of the Classes” at Garden City High School. The proceeds of this event go to the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation created in honor of our two daughters, Jamie and Paige. This July 15th marks seven years since the girls lost their lives in a horrific car accident, along with their friend, Michael Mulhall, while heading to their jobs at Camp Anchor. The Battle of the Classes is an event that helps us contribute to many local causes which help to keep their memories alive. The Malone family offers its most sincere thanks to you all. Jim Malone

The Garden City Youth Lacrosse Program and Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation are hosting The Twentieth Annual Jay Gallagher Memorial Tournament on June 17th, 2017. The tournament raises funds and public awareness for the Andy Foundation, Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation, and Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital. Ninety teams will participate from the northeast region. This year’s tournament welcomes the GC Challenger Lacrosse Team. The program, started by Brian Collins and Challenger president Al Vanasco is in its seventh year and continues to be an overwhelming success. The challenger program is geared to providing athletic opportunities to children with mental and physical handicaps (ages 6-21). The program also includes baseball, basketball and golf. Thirty participants practice every Sunday afternoon with the help from over a dozen local junior and senior high school students. This year we are hoping to expand the challenger schedule and host teams from Eastern Long Island. The Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation looks forward to a continued relationship with the Challenger program and wants to personally thank Brian and Al for all their efforts to make this happen. The tournament memorializes Jay Gallagher, Andrew Palmeri, Mollie Biggane, Ryan Kohart and Dave Leistman. Ryan and David were lost in the September 11th tragedy. Ryan was a graduate of Garden City High School and a four-year letterman at North Carolina University. Ryan was the recipient of The Jay Gallagher Award, which recognizes “The Outstanding Freshman in the Carolina Lacrosse Program.” Dave was a graduate of Sewanaka High School and a four-year Letterman at Adelphi University. A long time village resident, Dave was active in the Garden City Youth Lacrosse program coaching both boy’s and girl’s teams. It was with great sadness that the lacrosse world and local community heard of this tragic loss of such fine individuals. Jay Gallagher graduated from Garden City High School in 1970 where he co-captained the varsity lacrosse team. Jay was a four year defenseman at Cornell and tri-captained the Big Red his senior year, helping them to the NCAA semi-finals. After graduation, he acted as an assistant coach for North Carolina, Syracuse, Rutgers and Cornell from 1981-1985. His legacy is still present with the John W. “Jay” Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fund, which goes to a needy Cornell underclassman.

Jay had a memorable association with Garden City, Cornell and the lacrosse world, and it was with much sadness that members of these groups heard of his death on January 9, 1992, at age 39 from melanoma. Proceeds from the foundation fund two local charities, The Mollie’s Fund and The Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital. The foundation has raised over $1,200,000 for these charities. The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation provides information and services on skin cancer detection, supporting melanoma patients through education of the latest treatments. The Foundation was created in Mollie’s memory after her tragic death at the age of 20 from melanoma. Thank you for all the sunscreen and hats handed out at prior tournaments. Various charities are chosen once a year to receive funds in Andrew Palmeri’s remembrance. Last year 80 elementary, middle school and high school students donated their entire weekend to support The Andy Foundation’s mission statement “BY KIDS FOR KIDS.” These young adults make this event possible and their devotion to the community and charitable service is greatly appreciated. For the fifth year, the Andy Foundation, and the Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation will team up to support the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital. The Cancer Center for Kid’s goal is to provide the best possible chance for recovery through superior medical care in a nurturing outpatient setting. In line with the CCFK’s mission statement the tournament welcomes a Bone Marrow Drive. Under the direction of Chloe Rogers the Jay Gallagher Foundation will host the National Marrow Donor Program. Individuals between the age of 18 and 44 can visit Chloe and learn more on how they can save a life. A special thank you to all the Garden City students, alumni and parents who donate their fathers day weekend to help run this event. The Jay Gallagher Foundation has teamed up with RE-LAXIN. RE-LAXIN was started by Cambell Munn hoping to grow the game of lacrosse by repurposing clean, gently worn lacrosse shorts and pennies to developing lacrosse communities. You can contact Campbell at relaxxin29@gmail.com or drop off the 68 Garden Street.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 SPONSORS

DIAMOND SPONSORS In Memory of Helen and Joseph Randi and Joseph Randi Jr. Joan and Robert Cox PLATINUM SPONSORS

Amy and Neil McGoldrick and Family Ruth and Anthony Randi and Family Ronda and John D’Antonio Westermann Sheehy Keenan Samaan and Aydelott, LLP Angel and Peter D’Antonio and Family Mary and Ed Finneran GOLD SPONSORS

Seaford Bagels Key Foods Charlies Champions Tara and John Schmitt

Morgan and Kendal Miller Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. D’Esposito Maura and Billy Roberti and Family Salierno and Tangredi Dental

Meg and Ed Mockler Liz and Richard Denby and Family Michele and Harry Blair and Family Pat and Bill Dworsak Tara and Bill Nick PAL Women’s Referees PAL Boy’s Referees Kelly and Tim Worstell and Family John Appelt The Dillmeier Family Penelope and Walter Denby Jessica and Doug Crofton

Vickie and Joe Stanco Jeanne and Bill Bice and Family The Riccio Family The Hollis Family

SILVER SPONSORS

The Comisky Family MaryAnn and Robert Horvath Anne M. Kelly M.D. Kathy and William Blum Brian Downes State Farm Ins. Jane and Sean McCooey and Family Dorothy and Joe Horan Mary Ditrick Linda and Matt Randi Donna and Rick Fortney Deb and Bob Hussey LI Liberty Lacrosse

Pat and John Wilton Dr. Ignatius Quartararo Mary Lou and John Ceerrato Linda and Arthur Leonard Suzanne and John Kilcullen Johanna and Nick Rosato Drs. Weiss and Luccarelli - Orthodontist Mary and Dave Moore Sue and Ron Hanisch Andrew Dietrick Kit and Ray Abermann Grace and Paul Schultz

Tara and Robert Griffith Jane and Kevin Kilcullen Charna and Anthony DiSanto Toni and Richard F. Ferrucci Alliant Insurance Services Kathleen and Christopher Hogan James L. Dunne CPA Susan and John Glasser Beth and Steve Bucaria The Orchid Restaurant Kathleen Gallagher Deb and Tom Long and Family The Nelson Family Lynn and Bill Marshall K & E Fabrications Inc. Camille and Andrew Koster Carolyn and Jack Gearns Lacrosse Unlimited

ANYONE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE JAY GALLAGHER FOUNDATION TEAM OR BEING A SPONSOR CONTACT: RUTH OR TONY RANDI • RJRANDI@HOTMAIL.COM • 516-724-3169 SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT: WWW.JAYGALLAGHERLAXTOURNAMENT.COM

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

TWENTIETH ANNUAL JAY GALLAGHER MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT JAY GALLAGHER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

danielgale.com

OPEN HOUSE

Sat., June 10th & Sun., June 11th, 1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00pm 142 Brixton Road, Garden City, NY Location, location, location. This home is an exceptional opportunity to live in the heart of the Estates section. Set on oversized park-like property, this picturesque cedar Shingle-style home exudes charm and sophistication with many spectacular features including 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath, and gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook, private office with custom-built work spaces, private master suite, wine cellar and beautiful covered front porch with a swing. The grand property is professionally landscaped with a deck that is perfect for a summer garden party or relaxing after a long day. Please call me for a private viewing of this truly one-of-a-kind home. SD #18. MLS# 2931903. $1,599,000.

Christine Cudahy, CBR Associate Real Estate Broker Silver Circle of Achievement Garden City Office 102 Seventh St., Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.516.238.8768 christinecudahy@danielgale.com

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 11th, 12:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00pm 32 Bromleigh Road, Stewart Manor, NY Beautifully updated Stewart Manor Colonial, upon entry you are greeted with a large living room with fireplace flowing into the banquet-sized dining room, along with a new kitchen, great room, playroom, laundry and full bath all on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has 3 large bedrooms and all new full bath. The basement is finished with half bath, utilities and storage. SD #16. MLS# 2942805. $649,000.

Brigid J. Marmorowski

Cheryl Ann Trimboli, CBR, RSSP

Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.330.1251 brigidmarmorowski@danielgale.com

Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.647.9971 cheryltrimboli@danielgale.com

Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

Sat., June 10th 1:30 – 3:30pm & Sun., June 11th, 11:30am – 1:00pm 6 Heath Place, Garden City, NY

New price. Central Section Farm Ranch – this is the one that you have been waiting for. Convenient location, diamond condition and deep oversized property are attributes describing this highly soughtafter home with flexible floor plan. For all the seasons of your life, this mid-block home features approximately 2,400 sq. ft. of interior space and sits on 80 x 125 ft. property. Large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, den and stainless eat-in kitchen overlook the rear gardens. Large master with renovated en suite bath, additional bedroom and powder room complete the main level. 2 large bedrooms and new bath are on the 2nd floor. Finished basement has laundry and ample storage. CAC, gas hot water, in-ground sprinklers, attached 2-car garages with interior access and perennial rear gardens are other amenities. Taxes have been successfully grieved $3,900. All welcome. SD #18. MLS# 2936949. $1,198,000. Garden City Office Kathleen M. Higdon, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Silver Circle of Achievement 516.248.6655 c.516.885.0656 kathleenhigdon@danielgale.com

Mary X. Lo Galbo, ABR, CHMS, CLHMS Real Estate Salesperson Silver Circle of Achievement 516.248.6655 c.516.582.9742 marylogalbo@danielgale.com

516.248.6655 102 Seventh St., Garden City, NY danielgale.com

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

OPEN HOUSE & NEW PRICE

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 11th, 12:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00pm 28 Kensington Road, Garden City, NY

Brand new to the market, this 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath Center Hall Colonial welcomes you with a large entrance foyer, displaying a beautiful switch back staircase. A living room with fireplace leads to the den and a fully updated eat-in kitchen. The entire 1st floor features hardwood floors, classic millwork and lovely architectural details that include a built-in china cabinet in the dining room. The 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms and a new bath. There is an open staircase leading from the 2nd to the 3rd floor where you have 2 additional bedrooms and another new bath. A finished lower level adds to the living space. New windows, roof, leaders and gutters, CAC, landscaping, gas heating and a lovely brick patio are just a few of the additional features that make this home so special. SD #18. MLS# 2944846. $1,299,000.

Garden City Office Claudia Galvin, CBR Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence 516.248.6655 c.516.972.8389 claudiagalvin@danielgale.com

Denise Eilbeck, CBR Real Estate Salesperson 516.248.6655 c.516.857.4977 deniseeilbeck@danielgale.com

516.248.6655 102 Seventh St., Garden City, NY danielgale.com

77 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

OPEN HOUSE & NEW TO MARKET Sunday, June 11th, 12:00 – 2:00pm Doubleday Court, Unit 213, Garden City, NY

Stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Condominium with approximately 2,200 sq. ft. of living space. Desirable open floor plan includes a spacious great room and dining room area with exceptional views and double slider doors leading to a balcony. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinets, quartz countertops, high-end appliances and a large kitchen bar. A 2nd apartment entrance opens to a mudroom and laundry area. Luxury living at its best. SD #18. MLS# 2942707. $1,249,000. • Master bedroom includes a large walk-in closet and spa-like bath • Beautiful bay windows in additional 2 bedrooms • Apartment includes 2 adjacent indoor parking spaces

• Split-zone HVAC system with built-in humidifier • 9-ft. ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors throughout • 24-hr. concierge, roof top pool and barbecue, fitness center

Garden City Office Fortune Heaney, CBR, SRES Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence 516.248.6655 c.516.521.9772 fortuneheaney@danielgale.com

Lisa Heaney, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence 516.248.6655 c.516.376.3470 lisaheaney@danielgale.com

516.248.6655 102 Seventh St., Garden City, NY danielgale.com

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

OPEN HOUSE

Sat., 6/10 & Sun., 6/11, 1:00 – 3:00pm 142 Brixton Road, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2931903. $1,599,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, June 10th, 1:00 – 3:00pm 81 Second Street, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2943048. $1,859,000.

6/10, 1:30 – 3:30pm | 6/11, 11:30am – 1pm 6 Heath Place, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2936949. $1,198,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, June 10th, 2:00 – 4:00pm 41 Locust Street, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2912129. $1,699,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, June 11th, 12:00 – 2:00pm 301 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942707. $1,249,000.

Sunday, June 11th, 12:00 – 2:00pm 28 Kensington Rd., Garden City, NY 6-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2944846. $1,299,000.

Sunday, June 11th, 1:00 – 3:00pm 94 Brook Street, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2917591. $1,299,000.

Sunday, June 11th, 1:30 – 3:30pm 58 Washington Ave., Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $1,975,000.

Sunday, June 11th, 2:30 – 4:00pm 216 New Hyde Park Rd., Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938341. $739,000.

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2918848. $263,500.

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2934693. $320,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2937622. $759,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942978. $849,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2943288. $899,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2930467. $1,099,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929913. $1,199,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2931190. $1,199,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938046. $1,349,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2934634. $1,379,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 2934873. $1,589,000.

Claudia Galvin Manager

Denise Eilbeck

Arthur Anderson

Marilyn Frey

Garden City Office • 516.248.6655 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com

Rene Blair

Annmarie Bommarito

Vanessa (Maria) Genussa

Laura Carroll

Susan Gillin

Ann Collins

Daureen Hausser

Christopher Connors Patricia Costello

Fortune Heaney

danielgale.com

Lisa Heaney

Joanne Crokos

Kathleen Higdon

Christine Cudahy

Alfred Kohart

Patricia Dickson

Mary Krener

facebook.com/DGSIRGardenCity instagram.com/dgsir_gardencity

79 Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2908144. $1,499,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938713. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2940106. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2921219. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY 8-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938302. $1,995,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2851595. $2,100,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom. 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2936861. $2,195,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938346. $3,798,000.

Garden City, NY 7-bedroom, 7.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2801260. $4,999,999. MLS# 2914367. $15,000/mo.

Sunday, June 11th, 12:00 – 2:00pm 32 Bromleigh Rd., Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #16. MLS# 2942805. $649,000.

Floral Park, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2944492. $259,000.

Freeport, NY 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #9. MLS# 2911994. $339,000.

Massapequa, NY 4-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #23. MLS# 2942627. $419,000.

Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2925158. $535,000.

West Hempstead, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #27. MLS# 2939453. $569,000.

Cathedral Gardens, NY 4-bedroom, 4-bath. SD #27. MLS# 2926253. $838,000.

Point Lookout, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #28. MLS# P1285617. $1,799,000.

Great Neck, NY 9-bedroom, 6.55-bath. SD #7. MLS# 2910462. $2,650,000.

Westhampton Beach, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2923368. $2,798,000.

Orient, NY 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2831834. $3,295,000.

Robert J. Krener

Alexandra Parisi

Meredith Krug

Mary Lo Galbo

Diane Piscopo

Garden City Office • 516.248.6655 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com

Kathy Lucchesi

Kathleen Roberts

Susan MacDonald

Suzanne Rueck

Brigid Marmorowski

Julia Mastromauro Rosado

Athena Menoudakos

Joseph Scianablo

danielgale.com

Matthew Minardi

Jennifer Sullivan

Linda Mulrooney

Cheryl Trimboli

Penelope Nikolakakos

Scott Wallace

Eileen O’Hara

Maureen Walsh Lagarde

facebook.com/DGSIRGardenCity instagram.com/dgsir_gardencity

Friday, June 9, 2017 The Garden City News

danielgale.com

Rentals

Floral Park, NY

Franklin Square, NY

Southampton, NY

2-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2937238. $2,500/mo.

3-bedroom. 1-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2937242. $3,000/mo.

4-bedroom, 4-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2921314. $45,000 – $55,000/mo.

Glen Oaks, NY

Southampton, NY

2-bedroom. 1.5-bath. SD #23. MLS# 2942627. $3,000/mo.

4-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2921293. $15,000 – $85,000/mo.

6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2892643. $50,000/August – Labor Day.

2017 Wyndham Sale/Rental Activity to Date CLOSED: 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 303, Garden City, NY

UNDER CONTRACT: 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-27, Garden City, NY

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 808, Garden City, NY

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 303, Garden City, NY

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 810, Garden City, NY

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 906, Garden City, NY

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-2, Garden City, NY

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 809, Garden City, NY

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-20, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-32, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 309, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 418, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit M17, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, #614, Garden City, NY – Rental.

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 808, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom. 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2937236. $3,800/mo.

111 Cherry Valley, Unit M-3, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2940574. $4,700/mo.

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 712, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2928996. $699,000.

Consult a Wyndham Resale specialist when looking to buy or sell. Our on-site office staff is unsurpassed in providing thorough knowledge of the Wyndham Complex. Their years of professional experience and excellent service at this Five-Star Luxury Facility ensure a seamless transaction for both seller and buyer. Wyndham Division • 516.739.7171 100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com

Wyndham Resale Specialists: Patricia Costello • Alfred Kohart • Mary Krener • Linda Mulrooney