The Garden City News (1/22/21)

WINTERFEST REMBRANCES

Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of NSDAR participated in the Winterfest Ceremony at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary to remember their good friend June Fay, who passed away in 2020. Above, Matthew Fay and Deborah McCauley light candles in remembrance. See page 32 for more photos.

Library Board scrutinizes rate increase for security service

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

At the Garden City Public Library’s Board of Trustees’ meeting held Monday, January 11, the board scrutinized a 10% rate increase by the company that provides security guard service. The vendor, Securitas, has been provid-

ing the Library’s security guard service since last July.

Library Director Marianne Malagon noted that as of the January 11 meeting, the Library was still paying the rate from the initial contract that was in effect from July through December. The

rate increase took effect on January 1st. Malagon commented on a discussion she had just prior to the GCPL Board’s monthly meeting with the regional manager for firm Securitas, vendor for the library’s security guard coverage.

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Challenge expected to Community Agreement candidates

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

During the Western Property Owners’ Association Resident Electors’ meeting held Tuesday, January 19 at the Garden City Casino, Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch was confirmed as the WPOA candidate for the mayoral term on the Garden City Board of Trustees that will commence in April 2021 and conclude in April 2023.

The Village’s election will be held on Tuesday, March 16th, and will be a contested election, a rarity in Garden City’s history. Bolebruch will be facing a challenge by Cosmo Veneziale for the mayor’s seat. Veneziale is a candidate of the residents’ group For A Better Garden City.

Under Garden City’s unique

WPOA nominates Bolebruch for Mayor Board approves funds for Cathedral Ave. traffic study

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

At its first meeting of 2021, held on Thursday January 14, Garden City’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved $47,800 for a Traffic Calming Study of Cathedral Avenue. Albany-based firm Creighton Manning LLP was selected to do the study.

As presented by Frank A. Filiciotto, professional engineer and branch manager at Creighton Manning LLP, in Garden City

Community Agreement system, the four property owners associations each select two candidates for the Board of Trustees, and the mayor’s position rotates among the four sections. Those selections take place at the POAs Resident Electors meetings in January, but the actual election takes place in March. Turnout at the March election is usually very light, as the Community Agreement slate is rarely challenged.

Bolebruch took the opportunity, after thanking the WPOA directors, members and nominating committee, to respond to some questions he’s recently received.

Bolbruch said that if he is elected on as Garden City’s next mayor,

Cathedral Avenue has an average daily number of vehicles travelling on it that may not warrant four travel lanes. He said a “Road Diet” which would include designated left-turn lanes could be implemented fairly easily. Approximately 11,500 vehicles travel on Cathedral Avenue each day.

“What we’re looking at here is a Road Diet for a roadway that has far fewer vehicles to support. There

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Sports are coming back

This week, for the first time in months, we feature two stories about Garden City High School athletic teams - the boys and girls fencing squads.

According to guidance from New York State, some low-risk (for the coronavirus) sports are now allowed to play, with some modifications such as not allowing spectators.

Under the current state guidelines, sports that are traditionally played in fall, such as football, will start an abbreviated season on March 1st. Spring sports such as lacrosse are expected to open on May 1st.

Although there are no spectators at school events, we encourage students to take some photos, and send them in to us (along with captions to identify the

players).

Normally at this time of year we run five to ten pages of sports, mostly from the high school, so we’re ready to add more pages to our issues to accommodate your stuff. (Please submit material via email to editor@gcnews.com no later than Wednesday afternoon for each Friday’s paper.)

We also publish an annual “Sports Roundup” each year in June, and for the first time in many years last year we had to suspend its publication. We plan to bring that back again this year, and include material from last year if readers would like to submit it.

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Lack of transparency, understanding To the Editor:

I’m always amazed at how the main point of a Facebook post is not addressed or even discussed. I am sure that many of my fellow residents were scratching their heads like I was. I am referring to the fact that the FABGC anointed “independent”, Mayoral candidate from the West, Cosmo Veneziale, who wants to lead the Village Board of Trustees, insists on transparency, has vowed to listen to residents concerns and allow for free and open dialogue, would not at first request entertain a debate with sitting Deputy Mayor, Robert (Bob) Bolebruch, where residents can ask questions of each candidate so that we can make an informed decision at the voting booth.

The majority of comments made by those apparently supporting the insurgent candidate, as well as a reply by another candidate, focused on explain-

ing, how their “block” of candidates would be on the ballot the same way as the other POA candidates thus making it sound so normal to those unfamiliar with the election process in GC, when in fact, it is nothing like the normal process. When some expressed concern of a group of five running as a block, as would be appropriate, one supporter of the group replied by asking, “Well what would you have them do?”

The FABGC group claims that the nomination process used for over a hundred years in GC is flawed and somehow forces trustees on us as residents. However, anyone who actually learns and understands the simple and open and well-publicized POA process will certainly negate that opinion. The POA process was designed to provide transparency and inclusion to ALL residents, and it does so.

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Why did the BOT try to destroy our local newspaper?

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FABGC (For a Better Garden City) has formed in response to increasing numbers of Garden City residents losing their faith in our Board of Trustees. Over seven weeks, FABGC will present compelling reasons all residents of Garden City should vote for the FABGC slate on March 16th. We begin this series with our community newspaper.

In early 2019, the Board of Trustees (BOT) tried to destroy The Garden City News. Why?

At a public Board of Trustees meeting held on January 17, 2019, the BOT announced without warning that it had selected the Garden City Life to be our new “paper of record.” The Board

knew that it could not immediately end the agreement in place with the GC News until April of 2019, so they specifically stated that the GC News would be dropped in April. As background, a “paper of record” publishes governmental notices that municipalities must advertise by law. Many small town newspapers would not be able to survive without the increased readership and revenue gained from acting as the “paper of record.” While the loss of $8,000 - $10,000 per year in “paper of record” income would not automatically put the GC News out of business, it is a significant amount of revenue for a small newspaper. In addition, Trustee Daughney (then mayor) stated that he wanted all Village Departments ( i.e.

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WPOA supports Bolebruch for Mayor; Makrinos for Trustee

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At the Western Properties Owners Association Annual Resident Electors Meeting on January 19, the residents in attendance voted to support the Nominating Committee’s selections of Deputy Mayor Bob Bolebruch for a two-year term as Village Mayor and Trustee Steve Makrinos for a one-year term, continuing the Western Section alternating Trustee terms on the Village Board of Trustees.

“I was pleased to see the turnout of residents,” remarks WPOA President RoseAnn Vernice, “especially in this time of six-foot distancing and meeting precautions due to COVID.” Trustees Bolebruch and Makrinos briefly addressed the residents, expressing that they look forward to working together on behalf of the Village.

With no challenges presented at the three other Property Owners Association meetings, the WPOA circulated nominating petitions for the Community Agreement candidates, as well as School Board candidates Tom Pinou and Michael Cassaro.

Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella addressed residents and brought them up to date on the Town’s receipt of funds under the March 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Councilman Muscarella reported that one of the Town’s actions included giving $6 million to local food banks -- LI Cares, Island Harvest and the NCC Foundation, that is the Student Food Bank – which provided 1 million meals to residents in need of food during the Pandemic.

Western residents heard brief reports from the Village Trustees and Library Trustee Germaine Greco, as well as from the West representative on the Recreation Commission, Michael Ryder.

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Pictured at the Western Section’s Annual Resident Electors Meeting are, from left, Deputy Mayor Bob Bolebruch, Town Councilman Tom Muscarella, WPOA President RoseAnn Vernice and Village Trustee Steve Makrinos.

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FABGC is pleased to announce Tom O’Brien as a candidate for the Board of Trustees from the Eastern Section of the Village of Garden City.

Tom O’Brien is a lifelong resident of Garden City and he has volunteered in many community and civic organizations. He lives on Chestnut Street and is married to Donna Murphy O’Brien, also a lifelong resident, and has two adult children who went to Garden City Schools, Mary Beth, and Patrick. Tom grew up one of seven children on Euston Road raised by his parents, Jerry and Lucille O’Brien. He attended St. Joseph’s School and graduated from Garden City High School and The Choate School before graduating from Adelphi University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Tom has had a long career as a Global Business Development Executive in the consulting/professional services industry successfully providing Business Advisory and Information Technology solutions to Fortune 1000 companies. Currently he is a Managing Director for Caserta Concepts, a leading data analytics consulting firm serving organizations across the U.S. Prior to joining Caserta, Tom served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for RCG Global Services (RCG) where he headed up their New York Metro Region and National Accounts managing over 300 professionals in sales, business development, global outsourcing services, project delivery, recruiting, project resource allocation/ deployment, and business operations functions working with over 150 client organizations. Under Tom’s leadership, RCG became recognized by Crain's New York Business as one of the Top 10 Consulting Firms in New York. He also served as Senior Director and East Coast Executive Business Development Lead for Alvarez & Marsal’s (A&M) Corporate Performance Improvement and Transformation Business group. A&M has over 5,200 employees and 65 0ffices across 25 countries, and was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms.

As a lifelong resident of Garden City, Tom has made major contributions to our community through his participation in many activities and organizations. While in college, Tom was an assistant coach for Garden City High School’s JV and Varsity football teams. During that time, the Garden City Men’s Association presented Tom with a Scholarship Award for his accomplishments as a coach and for his leadership and as a mentor to the Garden City High School football athletes.

After college, while raising his family, he was a football and baseball coach for generations of youngsters which began with assisting his father Jerry O’Brien who was a beloved football coach for St Joseph’s football teams and Garden City Rams. Tom continued as a coach for Garden City Rams football (now called the Thunder) and coaching Little League Baseball and Babe Ruth Baseball including Garden City’s 13-year-old Babe Ruth All-Star teams. Tom has been involved with many Village and civic activities and has served on the 10-person nominating committee for the Eastern Property Owners Association. An active member of St Joseph’s parish, he has been a Trustee of the parish for the past 8 years, and he served on the Saint Joseph School Board. He has been a Lector for the past 30 years and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Tom has a great appreciation for our Village and the services it offers. While in his college years, he worked for 5 years for the Garden City Recreation Commission as the Playground Supervisor at Tullamore Park, and in the Recreation Commission’s winter programs for youth.

Over the years, Tom has supported many charitable organizations. He served on the Board of Councilors of the American Association of the Order of Malta from 2014 -2020. The Order of Malta is a 13,500-member global Catholic organization that serves the sick and the poor in the US and 120 countries. He served on both the Audit and Finance committees, and in 2016 he and his wife Donna co-chaired the American Association’s mission trip to

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Sold price: $1,199,999 Date: 01/14/2021

Buyer’s Team: Cecelia Schmidt, Coldwell Banker Realty

Gorgeous renovated open floor plan Colonial w over 3000 sq. ft of living space. First floor features an inviting foyer open LR and DR w fireplace, a gourmet kitchen w granite countertops, center island, Timeless Kraftmaid cabinets, SS Electrolux Icon appliances and Chef Inspired BlueStar 6 burner range. generously sized Family Room and Powder Room. 2nd fl features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and laundry area. Master Suite features a vaulted ceiling and bay window, huge walk-in closet and large Master Bath.The 4th bdrm transformed into practical office space w server room. Come relax in the newly renovated walkout basement complete with contemporary kitchen cabinets, farmhouse sink, modern full bath, movie theatre set up and space for a gym, office or an extra bedroom! Att. 2 car garage w interior access + tiled fl. Located 1 block to RR + near supermarkets/restaurants. This has all the “bells and whistles” for today’s discerning buyers!

73 Poplar Stree

Sold Price: $1,300,000

Date: 01/18/2021

Style: Colonial

5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath

Total taxes: $21,903

Lot Size: .34 acres

MLS number: 3258180

The Seller’s Team: Mary Weille and Cheryl McAuliffe, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

The Buyer’s Team: Stuart Braun, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

Cotswold Cottage offers 3,250 sq ft of charming interiors over 3 floors of living space. Situated on a corner 150 X 100 property, capturing light from every angle, this home features an oversize liv rm w/wbfp, FDR, office, EIK open to fam rm w/French doors to patio & a separate breakfast rm, 1/2 bath & mud rm w/laundry all on 1st floor. The 2nd floor offers a large ensuite primary bdrm + 3 bdrms & hall bath. Both 1st & 2nd levels have beautiful random width pegged floors. The 3rd level has 1 bdrm, bath & sitting rm, hardwood floors + ample storage. There is an unfinished basement w/high ceilings + an oversize 2 car det garage. Bus service to all schools.

140 Roosevelt Street

Sold Price: $950,000

Date: 01/10/2021

5 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Style: Cape Total taxes: $15,235

Lot Size: .14 acres

MLS number: 3256547

The Seller’s Team: Carmel Quill, Carmel Quill Realty

The Buyer’s Team: Carmel Quill, Carmel Quill Realty

Family home mid-block location in desirable Western Section, LR/Fpl, open concept DA, new kitchen Stainless Steel Appliances, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, recreation with wet bar in lower level, private fenced backyard, AC throughout make this a place to come home to.

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CPOA candidate uncontested at Resident Electors meeting

The Central Property Owners' Association is happy to announce that it has selected Yvonne Varano as its candidate for Village Trustee in the upcoming Village wide election to be held on March 16. Ms. Varano was chosen as the candidate for the Board of Trustees by the independent Central section Nominating Committee, headed by Tom Simpson. As has been its custom for decades, the Committee publicly sought nominees for the position and thereafter vetted the interested Central residents prior to its selection of a candidate. Ms. Varano was interviewed by the long-standing committee over a period of weeks in the late fall.

Ms. Varano, a life-long resident of the Village and member of the CPOA, has been an active volunteer for many years and is well qualified to serve as a Village Trustee. For example, she has held numerous positions on the Garden City High School PTA and was a member of its Executive Committee for five years. Ms. Varano first served as the PTA’s 1st Vice President of Budget before being

named its President-Elect and then President for the 2013-2014 school year. She remained active in the PTA over the next four years and was elected to sit on the High School’s Curriculum Committee and Co-Chaired the ever-popular High School Skit night for Seniors and their parents. Importantly, Ms. Varano has a solid understanding of the Village’s financials, having been the CPOA’s representative on the Citizens Budget Review and Advisory Committee (CBRAC) for the past two years, where she attended all of the Board of Trustee budget meetings. Additionally, Ms. Varano currently sits on St. Joseph’s Church Parish Council and has served as a lector at the parish for over 20 years.

Ms. Varano’s professional experience also enhances her qualifications to serve on the Board. Recently retired from the financial services industry, Ms. Varano worked for over 21 years as a fundamental research analyst and was recognized by the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times as a top performing equity research analyst in the industrial sector. During her career, Ms. Varano spent most of her time as a sell side Equity Research Analyst, analyzing corporate financials and making investment recommendations to institutional clients. Most recently, she was a Managing Director at Jefferies and Company where she covered small and large cap industrial companies. Prior to working at Jefferies, she worked at Merrill Lynch, Salomon Smith Barney, UBS Securities, CIBC World Markets, and Nikko Capital Management. While at Merrill Lynch, she was a member of the research team that was acknowledged by Institutional Investor Magazine as one of the top All-American Research Teams for the steel industry. She also has experience in Equity Capital Markets and Money Management.

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EPOA holds its Resident Electors’ Meeting

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) held its Resident Electors’ Meeting on Tuesday. A ballot was cast for Mark Hyer as the East’s candidate for the position of Village Trustee. Mr. Hyer was unanimously proposed by the Independent East Nominating Committee, which consists of volunteers residing in the East. This 15-member committee consists of members voted to 3-year terms by the EPOA board. Each year there are five new members elected to the committee so there are fresh eyes and ears on the committee every year. This group reviews all candidates’ resumes and then conducts interviews to select the most qualified individual for this very important Village position. This Village Trustee position is a two-year term commencing in April 2021. Mr. Mark Hyer’s name will be placed on the ballot for the March 16, 2021 General Village Election.

Trustee Hyer currently serves on the Board of Police Commissioners, as Public Works liaison and on the Committee to Fill Vacancies on Boards and Commissions. Mark previously served on the Finance and Audit Committee and as Chair of the Traffic Commission. Mark shows a thorough knowledge of village operations. Mark thanked the Nominating Committee and EPOA members for their faith and confidence to support him in his bid for a third term as our Trustee. Mark stated how he loves this community and will continue work hard to do the best he can to listen and

answer resident’s questions as well as overseeing the inner workings of the Village. Mark stated, “I wholeheartedly support the Community Agreement and believe in it as the backbone to running such a desirable and successful Village.”

In addition, a ballot was cast for Michael Cassaro as the East’s candidate for the position of School District Trustee. The School Trustee position is a three-year term commencing in July 2021. Mr. Michael Cassaro’s name will be placed on the ballot for the May 18, 2021 School Election. Trustee Cassaro currently chairs the Board of Education Policy Committee and serves on the Finance Audit Committee. Michael thanked the Committee and is humbled for the opportunity to serve a second threeyear term.

The 2021 EPOA Membership Drive is underway. East residents are invited to join for $20 for 1 year of membership or $40 for 2 years of membership. Dues may be paid by check, PayPal (go to www.gcepoa.org), or through Venmo (@GCEPOA). As a reminder, the EPOA consists of all volunteers but does have ongoing communication-related expenses. The EPOA thanks you for your support.

To learn more about the EPOA in general, its membership benefits and how to sign up, upcoming events, and news concerning the East, you may visit its website, on Facebook (@ GardenCityEPOA), and on Twitter (@ GC_ EPOA).

2021 Eastern POA Scholarship

It is with pleasure that the Eastern Property Owners Association of Garden City announces that it will once again award a $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who resides in the Eastern section.

The candidates, or their family, must be dues paying members of the EPOA. They must be currently attending public or private high school and plan to attend college full time in the fall. The focus of this

scholarship is community service. Candidates may obtain an application from the Garden City High School Guidance Office or on the EPOA website at www.gcepoa.org. Should you have a question, you can call Barbara Garry at 248-1486.

All interested eligible seniors are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 16, 2021

Vineyard owners donate 80 cases of wine to GC restaurants

Robert Kloepfer (Chamber vice president & owner of Walk Street), Amy Singh (spokesperson of Deseo de Michael vineyard), Michael Smith (owner of Deseo de Michael vineyard) and Dennis Donnelly (Chamber executive director).

On Wednesday, January 13,  Deseo de Michael vineyard owner Michael Smith and his daughter Amy Singh, a spokesperson for the vineyard, distributed over 80 cases of chardonnay worth $40,000 from their vineyard to over 20 local Garden City restaurants. Their goal was to help those local small business owners who have been struggling to survive during the pandemic. Michael Smith and his wife Teresa are residents of Garden City, and their daughter Amy is a teacher at the Garden City Waldorf

school. Their hope is that this donation sparks inspiration for others in this wonderful village and elsewhere.

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dennis Donnelly, who helped connect and coordinate the local restaurants and delivery, commented that “The chamber was only too happy to line up our restaurants and arrange for the delivery. Michael is a special individual who truly epitomizes paying it forward.”

Deseo de Michael vineyard is a small

Michael and his daughter Amy delivering 80 cases of wine to local Garden City restaurants.

boutique vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island. In fact, it is the smallest commercial vineyard on the island!

Owner Michael Smith, a 9/11 first responder and FDNY retiree, wanted to heal himself through connection with the earth. He decided to grow grapes and engage in the romance of seeing a bottle of wine emerge from the roots planted. Each vine and bottle is curated with love and care. Love has been at the heart of this vineyard.

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of life, and with a retirement in winemaking in the future, he wanted to use his hard work’s harvest to pay it forward. He hopes to inspire others through deeds of love for your neighbor. He says, “It was the people of NY (the kind words, the free meals, the encouragement, and the gratitude) that helped to support him and other first responders after 9/11.” He hopes during this time of turmoil, we remember the humanity and the connection we hold.

Former Garden City resident pens her fourth novel

BY GARY SIMEONE

The title of the new book is called “Good Neighbors,” and it is the fourth novel written by former Garden City resident Sarah Langan. The book, which incorporates many Long Island landmarks, is due to be released on February 2.

“This is the first novel that I’ve written since I had kids in 2009,” said Langan, who now resides in Los Angeles California. “I had taken a hiatus because I wanted to develop my writing in a different direction, and with kids it was hard to muster the brainpower to sit down and write a book.”

The new novel takes place in a fictional town on Long Island and is modeled around a neighborhood very similar to that of Garden City.

“I grew up in Garden City, grad-

uated from the High School in 1992, so I wanted to write about a place I was very familiar with,” said Langan. “There are a lot of landmarks that people will recognize in the book, like Winthrop Hospital, Hofstra University and Nassau Community College.”

She said the genre of this novel is much different from the first three books that she had written. She describes “Good Neighbors” as a thriller or suburban noir, which means domestic suspense.

“A lot of the action takes place on a fictional street called Maple Street in a utopian suburban Long Island town” said Langan. “The new neighbors quickly become friends with everyone on the block until a giant sinkhole opens in a nearby park and they are looked at with suspicion and fear.”

Langan minored in creative writing and earned a masters in environmental toxicology from Colby College. She has written over forty short stories in her time as a novelist. Her most recent short story, entitled “Night Nurse,” was reprinted in “The Best Horror of The Year (Volume 12.)”

She has written three novels in a span of three years dating back to 20072009.

Her first novel was called “The Keeper” and was about the death of the paper mill in a Maine town and the ghostly presence that haunted its residents. The second was called “The Missing” and revolved around the concept of American capitalism and an infectious disease that turned people into zombies. Her third novel, written in 2009, was called “Audrey’s Door,”

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and was based on a haunted apartment building in Manhattan.

“I guess you could say my earlier novels were horror or supernatural based,” said Langan. “With this current book, I wanted to go in a different direction and focus on life growing up in a suburban town, with its friendships, ultimate betrayal and clashes of social hierarchy.”

“Good Neighbors” will be released on February 2 by the publishing company Simon & Schuster. In addition to the release, Langan has two events planned a Zoom conversation on February 4 at the Book Revue in Huntington and a book club event at Syosset Public Library on March 9.

To find out more information about the author, you can visit her website, sarahlangan.com.

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Burnt food:

On January 13th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a smoke condition inside a Clinton Road building. The cause was deter mined to be burnt food.

Truck stop:

Garden City Police conducted a truck inspection on Clinton Road on January 13th. Thirteen vehicles were inspected with three being placed out of service. Fortyfive tickets were issued for various traffic and safety violations, including 18 overweight violations and one unsecured load violation. One operator was charged with driving with a suspended license.

January 17th, Garden City Police arrested a 21-year-old woman for DWI, driving with a suspended license due to a prior DWI, and excessive speed.

Marijuana arrest:

Upon investigation of a vehicle crash on Edgemere Road on January 18th, Officers arrested a 29-year-old male for criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of marijuana.

Vehicle damaged:

Carbon monoxide:

GCFD and GCPD responded to a Franklin Avenue restaurant for a CO alarm activation on January 13th. Firefighters determined the cause to be a malfunctioning water heater. No injuries were reported.

Suspended license:

On January 15th a motorist was cited for excessive speed on Clinton Road and driving with a suspended license.

Weapons charges:

As a result of an investigation, on January 15th Garden City Detectives arrested a 63-year-old male for felony possession of an assault rifle and three counts of felony possession of high-capacity ammo clips.

Porch pirates:

Packages were reported stolen from the front porch of a Stratford Avenue residence on January 15th.

Identity theft:

Officers investigated a report on January 16th of someone filing for unemployment benefits using a victim’s personal information.

DWI arrest:

Upon investigation of a speeding auto on Old Country Road on

The Garden City Police Department investigated a report on January 18th of a broken side view mirror on a vehicle parked in a private Franklin Avenue parking lot.

Broken pipe:

On January 18th the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm. The cause was determined to be a broken water pipe.

DWI Arrest:

On January 19th Garden City Police arrested a 20-year-old male for driving on Old Country Road with a suspended license due to a prior DWI arrest, four additional license suspensions, possession of a forged registration, unregistered vehicle and excessive speed.

Reckless driving:

As a result of a traffic investigation on Clinton Road on January 19th, a 44-year-old male was arrested for reckless driving, driving with a revoked license due to 30 license suspensions, possession of a forged registration, unregistered vehicle, uninsured vehicle and excessive speed, as well as multiple aggressive driving violations.

Personal info stolen:

On January 19th a victim reported that someone used his personal information to illegally file for unemployment benefits.

118 Meadbrook Road, Garden City

$1,675,000 · 5 Bedrooms · 3.5 Baths

Beautifully renovated and expanded with a seamless addition, 5 bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bath Colonial on prime Estates Block. Move-in center hall colonial boasting sun filled rooms and charm, with desired great room and Kitchen. The front door opens to a spacious foyer, gracious staircase and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Living room with custom mill work, built-ins and a wood burning fireplace, a window lined home office/library adjoins the living room. Large formal dining room, kitchen with custom cabinetry, spacious center island, granite counter tops and professional-grade appliances including a paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, sliders open to a beautiful bluestone patio. This home has every amenity for modern day living, including upstairs laundry. Upstairs has an excellent floor plan for family and guests, with five bedrooms, three full baths. Basement has a media room and a home gym.

Village Hall is open. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Visitors are required to wear a face covering, maintain social distancing of six feet and sign in to a Visitor’s Log outside of the office they are visiting. Furthermore, while multiple people can enter Village Hall, only one person will be admitted into each office space at a time and are asked to abide by employee instructions.

Police Reform

Mayor Theresa Trouvé announces after several meetings with the Garden City Committee on Police Reform and the Nassau County Police and Community Trust (PACT) Committee, the Garden City Police Department has prepared a draft New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan. The plan will be available for review on the Village website, www. gardencityny.net. Anyone wishing to review the plan may visit the website, and, if they wish, provide feedback by emailing policereform@gardencityny. net or via USPS mail to: Police Reform, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530.

Refunding Bond Resolution

The Board approved a refunding bond resolution for a portion of an outstanding bond issued in 2010 for public improvements for an amount not to exceed $1.7 million. The Finance Department reached out to the Village’s fiscal advisor, CMA, which determined that the remaining outstanding debt in that bond for the next five years could be reissued to produce a small net savings for the Village of about $45,000. According to Village Treasurer Irene Woo, in the event interest rates rise in the next few weeks and it’s no longer cost beneficial, we will not issue the refunding. “We do this because it’s cost efficient. We’re in the market anyway looking to issue new bonds so we take a look at refunding our existing bonds as doing both deals together does reduce some of the costs,” Ms. Woo said.

Cathedral Avenue

Traffic Calming Study Approved

The Board of Trustees has engaged the professional services of Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP to prepare a $47,800 traffic calming study of Cathedral Avenue, as requested by the Traffic Commission. Traffic calming is the combination of measures that reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for non-motorized street users. Traffic calming consists of physical design and other measures put in place on existing roads to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Trustee Louis Minuto, Traffic Commission chairman, assures residents the study would not divert traffic elsewhere but rather believes it could be a “game changer for road safety” in the Village.

Frank Filiciotto, PE, branch manager for Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP, prepared the proposal. He said the study’s goal is to ease traffic and lessen the frequency of accidents. “Based on the three years of data I’ve been looking at … levels of traffic on Cathedral are not at the point where it would spill over onto parallel roadways,” he said.

to schedule a site inspection.

GCFD tours

new Adelphi University Center

A Nassau County-owned road, Cathedral Avenue sees approximately 11,500 vehicles per day. According to Mr. Filiciotto, you’d begin seeing traffic diversions when you approach 20,000 vehicles per day. “Cathedral is really a great candidate that we’re considering,” he said, adding that the study could be replicated elsewhere in the Village if approved by the County.

The Village, in particular the Central Property Owners’ Association, for years has been asking Nassau County to take a closer look at Cathedral Avenue. In 2018, after much persistence, Nassau County installed a traffic light at the corner of Third Street and Cathedral Avenue. In 2019, the Police Department responded to 65 accidents on Cathedral Avenue. In 2020, the total number of accidents was 36, according to Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, significantly lower (44.5 percent) apparently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m holding out a lot of hope for this study,” Trustee Minuto said. “I’ve been able to see it firsthand as I live in this part of town and grew up here. The traffic and speeding, and the accidents and overturned cars are things you never thought you’d see coming down these roads. This study is a major step in the right direction.”

FEMA Reimbursement

The Finance Department has provided FEMA with an initial statement of estimated expenditures incurred due to Hurricane Isaias, including the cost of stump removal, which is still taking place throughout the Village. In-house crews are removing the medium-sized stumps while the Village contracted with Harder Services, Inc. to remove the larger stumps, according to Recreation Chairman Paul Blake. Village Treasurer Irene Woo said FEMA would notify the Village

On the morning of January16 the Adelphi University Public Safety Department took members of the Garden City Fire Department on a tour of the new Ruth S. Harley University Center, which opened its doors this week. Members were able to familiarize themselves with the building and discuss various operational duties and techniques that will be used at the facility. Designed to be a vibrant hub of campus life, the Center is a place for dining, socializing, meeting, studying and more.

Outdoor Dining Extended

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce requested authorization to extend the enhanced Outdoor Dining program for Waterzooi, Novita, Calogero’s and Revel for all of 2021 or until such time as capacity restrictions on restaurants are lifted. Each restaurant has installed partitions and outdoor heaters to accommodate winter dining. At the January 4, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting, the authorization was approved for Waterzooi, Novita and Calogero’s, subject to the establishments working with the Village to ascertain that they are following the Village’s guidelines for a one-year period (December 31, 2021) or until such time as capacity restrictions on restaurants are lifted (or whichever is earlier). It is also understood that they will comply with New York State Liquor Authority and Fire Marshal guidelines. The Village Clerk was directed to place this item on an agenda in six months for the Board’s review.

Village recognizes Treasurer Irene Woo

Garden City Village Treasurer Irene Woo has qualified for the Credentialed Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) designation, considered a declaration that she is proficient in her position and has demonstrated masterly of skills critical to succeeding as a well-respected Municipal Finance Officer.

“I am honored to have attained this designation,” Ms. Woo said. “Having worked most of my career in the private sector, it was important for me to continue my education specializing in

municipal finance to stay informed of the ever-changing government finance issues and mandates that we face.”

The Board of Trustees appointed Ms. Woo, a Garden City resident, in July 2015. She is a New York State Certified Public Accountant, having previously worked at AXA Equitable in New York for 19 years in various roles. The last five years she served as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, where she managed and directed the company’s expense management initiatives and processes, including budgeting, forecasting and expense analysis for gross expenditures in excess of $1.2 billion.

“I congratulate Mrs. Woo for being honored with this distinguished award, which she deserves. I am not at all surprised. She runs an excellent Department,” Mayor Theresa Trouvé said.

LIRR Scorecard

As the LIRR Expansion Project continues, the MTA wants community feedback. As part of this project, MTA Construction & Development and the LIRR have developed a series of environmental and community commitments to minimize construction impacts. The Community Scorecard Program was created to give residents, businesses and commuters a direct voice in the DesignBuilder’s performance evaluations. Due to COVID-19, this quarter’s Community Scorecard will be available online by visiting the following link: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/CommunityScorecard4Q2020. If you do not have computer access and would like to participate, call the 24/7 Community Hotline: 203-4955. Submissions must be completed by January 29, 2021.

Snowstorms - Help us help you

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Village residents and merchants who shoveled and cleared their sidewalks within 24 hours following last month’s snow event. Looking ahead to the possibility of future snowstorms, the following suggestions are offered in an effort to reduce inconvenience to residents and to assist the Village in serving your needs:

• If possible, wait until the Village plows the street to clear the snow from your driveway entrance. If you can’t wait, shovel or blow the snow onto your property. Do not shovel or blow snow back into the street.

• When you hear that a storm is expected, move your car off the street into your driveway. This will speed up the plowing operation and make the streets safer for travel.

• Park your car, or cars, as close

Mayor Theresa Trouvé

New To Market!

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On the second floor, the primary bedroom is placed at the front of the house and includes a double closet. 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath complete this floor. The attic space is accessible by a pull-down staircase and offers additional storage.

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CPOA candidate uncontested at Resident Electors meeting

electors meeting, Ms. Varano said “I am honored that the residents of Central have voted to endorse me as the CPOA’s candidate for Village Trustee in the upcoming village election. I want to thank all the elected members of the Nominating Committee who took their time to review my application and interview myself and the other candidate. Thank you for your confidence in my ability to represent the interests of all Garden City residents. If elected as a new member of the Village Board of Trustees I hope to offer a fresh perspective on the issues the Village is facing. I believe in transparency and involving as many village residents as possible in making major decisions. I hope my history of volunteering in so many different ways in Garden City from being the cookie Mom for my daughter’s Girl Scout troop to President of the PTA gives residents assurance that I will approach this new volunteer position with the same enthusiasm and commit-

ment I have approached prior positions. I hope residents see my professional background in finance as an asset as the Village looks to maintain its fiscal conservatism and triple A bond rating. The position of Trustee is a substantial obligation, and I am dedicated to representing the views of the village residents while working together with all community organizations. Having lived in the West, East and Central sections of the village I believe I have a unique understanding of the sense of community and quality of life that our residents value and that I hope to preserve for current and future generations.”

Ms. Varano and her husband have raised their three children in the Village. After graduating from Garden City High School, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from St. Lawrence University and went on to receive an MBA in Finance and International Business from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Language studies spark connections

On Jan. 13 and 14, members of Garden City High School’s German Honor Society participated in a Zoom meeting with the residents at the Plattduetsche assisted living facility. The students spoke to the residents in German and discussed topics such as hobbies, interests and favorite music.The residents told the students about their childhood in Germany and Romania and how they came to America. They also shared advice about college and careers. This partnership will continue

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After your birth, One of your first sensations was being Nestled in the loving arms of your parents.

In contrast, for many of the 3,300 babies

Who are aborted each day, Their last sensation is The powerful suction of an abortion machine.

ABORTING A BABY IS A CRUEL CHOICE

Today, January 22, marks the 48th Memorial Anniversary of the Supreme Court’s infamous 1973 Roe v Wade decision which legalized abortion for the entire 9 months of a baby’s development. That’s 48 years. That’s 60+ million dead babies. That’s evil. Paraphrasing England’s Sir Edmund Burke: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men (and women) do nothing.” We urge good men and womenyou our neighbors - to stand up and be Voices for Life. The babies need us now.

American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Leadership Program

The Girls State Leadership and Citizenship Program is sponsored by The William Bradford Turner American Legion Post 265 and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Ladies Auxiliary Girls State Chairlady Betty Erdos and Auxiliary committee member Maureen Fraser, worked in cooperation with the GCHS Social Studies Department, to select students for this program during their junior year.

At a recent meeting of the American Legion, current seniors Paige Matarazzo, Caroline Egan and Farah Kabir described their experiences at Girls State, where they participated in a mock state legislature. Paige stated it was an incredible, though virtual, experience and said “Girls State was a great experience that expanded my understanding of Americanism and Citizenship.” Caroline said it was an amazing experience which gave her the opportunity to work with other young women across the state who were ‘passionate about creating positive changes

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in our society through governmental action’. Farah said she “learned how the U.S. government is run and steps to become a better leader for my community. I was able to learn about crucial aspects of our government, such as how bills are passed in Congress, and had many discussions with other Girls State representatives across the state about modern politics.”

The students were all very thankful for the opportunity to participate in this program to become more educated citizens and were very grateful to the American Legion Auxiliary for this remarkable experience. The Auxiliary was incredibly supportive during the conference and continues to be involved in the lives of the students.

The American Legion Auxiliary is very proud to sponsor these programs which are held in most of the states in the U.S. Students who are interested in earning community service hours can volunteer to assist the American Legion or the American Legion Auxiliary.

Spectacular, turn-key home located on a quiet street in the Estates section of Garden City. This bright and spacious house boasts more than 4000 square feet of beautiful living space and is perfectly laid out for family living or entertaining.

5 bedrooms, 4 baths, wood burning fireplace, updated kitchen, tons of storage including a large cedar closet. Basement includes an expansive playroom and a home gym.

Numerous updates including new exterior, windows, HVAC system, water heater, landscaping, bluestone/paver patio, and a master bathroom renovation. LIRR station is a 4 minute walk. Taxes have been lowered due to successful grievance.

Auxiliary member Maureen Fraser, Girls State participants Farah Fraser, Paige Matarazzo, Caroline Egan, Mackenzie Bostrom (2014) and Auxiliary member Betty Erdos.

DISCOVER THE FINEST IN SENIOR LIVING

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The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

This photo was taken along Nassau Blvd. looking south just a few years after the new community of Garden City Estates was begun in 1906. The group of people in the street and that car were all there to be used in a series of publicity photos that were taken that day up and down Nassau Blvd. The Nassau Blvd. Railroad Station is just to the right, built in 1907. On the left is a large sign and office for “Garden City Estates.” A small building on that site would be used as a real estate office for the rest of the 20th Century. It was recently torn down.

In 1919, Garden City Estates joined Garden City as one incorporated village. Garden City Estates was roughly one square mile west of St. Paul’s School and used names from England for the streets.

This is the 200th “Kordes Korner” -- what do you mean you weren’t counting?! Well, it is and I hope you have enjoyed it over the years. I try to keep them interesting, entertaining and a bit humorous at times (because that’s me!). However, most of all I hope each time you read one you learn something. Some have requested I cover this or that subject and I should tell you I do not do requests with this column. Also, I do the columns months in advance, so what you are reading here was written last fall. As a professional photographer and historian I’ve been able to accumulate thousands of images of Garden City from the distant past and recent past. That combined with my unparalleled knowledge of Garden City’s history has enabled me to do this column for so long and so successfully.

You know, all too often I’ve heard it said that Garden City is just like Manhasset, Rockville Centre and so on. That may be true on the surface, however it is Garden City’s unique and fascinating history that sets it apart from any other place in the country. I have spent over 30 years as a historian here enthusiastically making that point. I am proud of the work I’ve done and continue to do. Whether it’s my coffee table book,”Visions of Garden City,” my documentary film “A.T. Stewart’s Garden City,” my work in the Garden City News or the bus tours of Garden City I created (and much more), it all had the same purpose. It was to try and reach the residents (especially the new ones) and inform them so they too can take the same pride that I have taken my entire life when I say to people “I’m from Garden City.”

-- J.E.K.

NYS Society of Municipal Officers recognizes Irene Woo

Garden City Village Treasurer Irene Woo has qualified for the Credentialed Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) designation, considered a declaration that Ms. Woo is proficient in her position and that she has demonstrated masterly of skills critical to succeeding as a well-respected Municipal Finance Officer.

“I am honored to have attained this designation,” Ms. Woo said. “Having worked most of my career in the pri-

vate sector, it was important for me to continue my education specializing in municipal finance to stay informed of the ever-changing government finance issues and mandates that we face.”

The Board of Trustees appointed Ms. Woo, a Garden City resident, in July 2015. She is a New York State Certified Public Accountant, having previously worked at AXA Equitable in New York for 19 years in various roles. The last five years she served as vice president of financial planning and analysis, where she managed and directed the company’s expense management initiatives and processes, including budgeting, forecasting and expense analysis for gross expenditures in excess of $1.2 billion.

“I congratulate Mrs. Woo for being honored with this distinguished award, which she deserves. I am not at all surprised. She runs an excellent Department,” Mayor Theresa Trouvé said.

Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch, finance chairman, added that since joining Garden City, Ms. Woo has been the driving force behind the tremendous improvement of the Village’s Finance Department. “She has improved every procedure and every process, and has worked with every Department head to develop a top level system of preparing their annual budgets. She is a true asset for our Village and we are lucky to have her as our Village Treasurer,” he said.

FOR SENIORS

Garden City Senior Center Open

Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open.

Our hours will be 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be practicing social distancing so no exercise or group activities will take place at this time Anyone visiting the Center will be required to wear a mask during their visit.

Adult Art Class at Cluett Hall

The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer an adult art class this fall. This 10-week program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/still-life in pastel from photographs. Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America.

Classes will be held Fridays begin-

ning February 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. The cost of this program will be $140. Please note: Masks must be worn during class and each participant must fill out a COVID survey sheet before each class to attend. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City. The first lesson includes a portrait and landscape demonstration. At that time, a supply list is provided. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required as they move at their own pace and level of expertise. To register for this session, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 516-294-8900 for rates and information. Do

Garden City Village Treasurer Irene Woo

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

To consign or not to … that is the question. And how to answer it … I remember my journalism teacher said to focus on answering the 5 W’s -- who, what, when, where, why and to what extent. And so it is with consignment.

Who are we? For those unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop, we were established in 2006 as a fund-raising mechanism for The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) and its Museum. It was also envisioned that the shop would offer an unique local shopping experience. We are housed in the basement of the TGCHS Museum located at 109 Eleventh Street. Our staff of approximately 30 are ALL volunteers.

What is consignment? Consignment is resale of new/nearly-new merchandise, at less-than-new prices. Sounds a lot like a thrift shop you might be thinking. Unlike thrift shops, however, we pay consignors 50% of the selling price for their items. And, if you’ve been in our Shop, you quickly realize the look, feel and the quality of the merchandise is wholly different. While jewelry (costume and fine), mirrors, lamps and crystal (typically Steuben, Waterford & Tiffany) are our best-sellers, we also take/accept china, furniture, collectibles, silver and artwork.

Why consign? One pragmatic reason … you are moving and looking to downsize. Or perhaps you just want to refresh your home décor. On a more philanthropic level, you may want to do some good with selling your items, with the proceeds supporting the TGCHS Museum. Remember: the money raised in the Shop helps to defray the expenses and upkeep of the TGCHS Museum.

When can you consign? Up until nine months ago, we did it by walk-ins. With the virus, we have had to take measures to safeguard our customers, consignors and volunteers. Having appointments helps to keep down the numbers of people in the Shop at any point in time and reduces wait-times to consign. We now accept consignments Wednesday through Friday 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY, so please call (516)746-8900. Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@ atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. Please be sure items are cleaned and polished, ready for sale.

And, to what extent? Please be mindful to limit your items to 5–8 items at a time. More than that tends to get our appointments backed up.

If you choose to be purely altruistic, we also accept donations. PLEASE don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to

get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email store@atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the emails every day, even when we’re closed.

Come to consign … stay to shop. In addition to a great selection of consigned items, we also have a variety of new merchandise which we purchase through the NY Gift Show. We are open late on Wednesdays until 6:00pm. Not comfortable with coming into the shop? Please shop online and come to the Exchange to pick up. I continue to update the TGCHS website with photos of our newest merchandise! Check out www.tgchs.org or go to our online store at: stores.myresaleweb.com/at-stewart-exchange. We also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages.

When you do come into the Shop, please follow our established sanitizing protocols and social distancing rules to keep everyone safe. Please, now more than ever, wear your mask. We’re wearing ours. And please use our hand-sanitizer when you enter the shop. And, to keep you feeling safe while shopping, we just purchased an air purifier.

The Shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours:

Tues–Fri, 10:00–4:00 p.m. Wednesday til 6:00 p.m.; Sat, noon–4:00 p.m.

For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.

Like us on Facebook at AT Stewart Exchange and Follow us on Instagram

Visit us at tgchs.org

Shop online at stores.myresaleweb. com/at-stewart-exchange

Some lovely lapis beads

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

January 31st – February 6th, 2021

WHAT IS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK? Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January, which in 2021 is January 31st, and runs through February 6th. The theme for the Catholic Schools Week 2021 is “Faith. Excellence. Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. For more information, Calendars of Events and links to the schools, visit LICatholicElementarySchools.org.

Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation Providing needs-based tuition assistance

The mission of the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is to provide tuition assistance for families who want their children to attend a Catholic elementary school, but need financial help to make it possible. The Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation solicits donations from individuals and corporations, and allocates that money to families based on financial need. A Tomorrow’s Hope grant is awarded anonymously to the family to offset the tuition cost based on family income and expenses. Alternately, through the Tomorrow’s Hope STAR Program, specific individual students are paired off with a STAR donor on a direct oneto-one basis. STAR program donors agree to contribute $2,500 a year in a donor/student relationship that often lasts for the duration of the child’s elementary school journey. STAR donors and ‘their students’ have an ongoing dialogue and the donor gets to hear about, and participate in the academic career of a student. In some cases, schools and parishes also have scholarship funds available. Families are encouraged to speak with the Principal at the school of their choice about the options available. You’ll also find a Frequently Asked Questions sheet in the Financial Aid section of the LICatholicElementarySchools.org web site. (About Us>Financial Aid) or by visiting the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation web site at: www.TomorrowsHopeFoundation.org.

Catholic Schools Week Celebration 2021

How families can confront remote learning

Amid concerns of coronavirus clusters and efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, and based on social distancing recommendations from medical professionals, schools across the country began to close their doors and adopt a remote learning model in March 2020. One of the largest communities affected was New York City, which closed schools across the five boroughs. The New York City school system is vast, with 1,800 schools servicing more than one million students.

School administrators and educators quickly scrambled to find a workaround to meet children’s educational needs. Remote learning has been a part of many school curriculums for some time. While remote learning had predominantly been reserved for higher learning institutions, in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, it became a necessity for grades K through 12 as well. Teachers have had to design curriculums and assignments virtually on the fly in an attempt to minimize disruptions that could adversely affect students.

Remote learning requires the cooperation of school staff and also parents and guardians. Patience is necessary, and parents and educators may need to completely transform their daily schedules. The following tips can be an asset as students continue to navigate remote learning.

• Record class sessions. Teachers can consider recording or “going live” with

class instruction so that students can view the video and still have access to their teachers. This helps parents who may be unfamiliar with explaining the curriculum.

• Utilize chat features. Remote education software programs likely have a chat or “hangout” feature, which enables classrooms to keep in touch and ask questions in real time.

• Keep a schedule. It’s easy to begin to sleep late and fall out of routine when not required to go to a school building. Families should make scheduling a priority, which can help students stay on top of lessons and complete their assignments on time.

• Ask questions. Everyone is learning as they go, and further clarification may be needed. Students should email or chat with teachers if they don’t understand an assignment or are unsure about instructions. Teachers may be able to clearly model a math problem or explain a concept via video chat for students who need help.

• Explore educational options. Many companies are offering free educational services while kids are home from school. Scholastic.com is offering online courses, Nat Geo for Kids, Fun Brain, PBS Kids, and Highlight Kids are other places to turn to for activities.

Remote learning has become the new norm as the world continues to navigate COVID-19 in an effort to keep the public safe.

Garden City PTA News

General Membership Vote

Notice is given for a virtual General Membership Vote on Monday, February 1 regarding the following funding request:

Stratford School is requesting $4,140.94 to purchase the below items for classes. Please note these items can be used during indoor and outdoor days and can be rotated among classes/ grades. The items would allow for social distancing.

• Large Size Connect 4

• Large Size Jenga

• Large Size Checkers

• Bingo Cages

• Large Uno Playing Cards

An email will be sent to all PTA members with a link to the online voting form.

PARP Reading Program Continues Into the New Year

The virtual PARP program, “The Reading Connection: The Readers, The Dreamers, and Me,” hosted two great events last week with wonderful participation across the district’s primary and elementary grades. On Wednesday, January 20, students in grades 3–5 joined librarian Barbara Grace from the Children’s Room and YA librarian Kristen Sweeney for a “book tasting” of new books and authors not to be missed, as well as an overview of resources and databases for older readers. The following day, students were welcomed into our latest virtual book reading with Josh Funk, author of our One School/One Book selection, “Dear Dragon.” Thanks to all who joined! We have more events in the works as PARP continues into 2021, so watch your email for the latest updates from the PTA.

Upcoming Board of Education Budget Meetings

The Garden City Board of Education has a number of upcoming budget sessions to plan for the next school year. This year, to keep everyone informed and make the process interactive, we have initiated a Google form for people to submit their GC Budget questions or concerns to the PTA. You can find the link on the Garden City PTA website main landing page and also under the page’s Advocacy tab. The PTA will relay any information to the Board of Education or provide answers to questions.

• February 2: Proposed Budget Discussion - Work Session

• February 23: Proposed Budget Discussion

• March 9: Proposed Budget Discussion - Work Session

• March 23: Proposed Budget Discussion

• April 7: Proposed Budget Discussion - Work Session

• April 20: Adoption of Budget 2021/2022 - No changes after this point

• May 4: Budget Hearing

• May 18: Budget Vote; 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Garden City High School

Final Days to Apply for NYS PTA Youth Humanitarian Award

This is the last week to apply for the NYS PTA Youth Humanitarian Award

~ In Memory of Stanley Marcus. This award is presented to high school junior or senior students who best exemplify the humanitarian principles of Stanley Marcus. Since PTA is a volunteer organization, we believe that it is only fitting that we should honor such service by our young people through the sponsorship of this award. Information and application can be found: https:// nyspta.org/home/pta-leaders/ awards-and-recognitions/youth-humanitarian-award/. Applications are due to the GCHS Guidance/Counseling Center by January 27, 2021.

Mark Your Calendars!

Important School & PTA Dates to Remember

• Tuesday, January 26: Joint Primary PTA Meeting at 9:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, February 9: SEPTA

General Membership Meeting

• Wednesday, February 10: All Schools PTA Meeting

• Monday-Friday, February 15-19: Winter Recess

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The PTA is proud to support all students and provide a connection between home and school. We are pleased to offer quality programming to students and parents throughout the school year. None of our endeavors would be possible without your continued support. To renew your membership for the 2020-2021 School Year, please visit www.gardencitypta.org and click on the “Membership” tab. Thank you for your active participation in the Garden City PTA!

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The NFL respite

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

I wrote a purely political column last week, so this week I’ll lighten things up a bit. The main subject will be only tangentially political -the National Football League playoffs and how the season has served as a welcome respite in this difficult and contentious times.

However, before moving to the NFL, I do want to make one straight political point this inauguration week.

We only have one President at a time. Politicians and ordinary Americans who may not agree with President Joe Biden on many issues should nevertheless respect the office that he holds, should attempt to hear him out and find common ground on areas of agreement. While many Republicans will say, and not without justification, that this was never the standard applied to President Donald Trump, it’s time for everyone to step up and do the right thing.

At least for me, the NFL got off to a slow start this season. Of course, some of this was related to Covid, and the significant number of infected players, with resulting cancellations and undermanned teams. I promised not to be very political on this column, but I was pretty turned off by the NFL’s seeming indifference about players who refused to stand for the National Anthem. And games played to empty stadiums, even with fake crowd noise, do not have the same feeling as ones played before enthusiastic fans.

But somehow, as the playoffs approached, the league began to get its act together. Slowly, the league’s Covid testing protocols started to be effective and the number of affected players declined. The league came up with a credible racial justice initiative, Inspire Change, without dominating its telecasts with a constant barrage of "woke" messaging. And then the playoff featured some excellent matchups.

There already have been a number of good stories in the playoffs, which are generally being played in front of at least some fans. The only football team in New York State (sorry, New Jersey Giants and Jets), the Buffalo

Bills, with star quarterback Josh Allen, have now won two games in Buffalo. They now visit the Kansas City Chiefs.

Speaking of the Chiefs, they played perhaps the most memorable game of the year so far, at least in number of twists and turns. The Chief were clear favorites and rather predictably moved out to a 19-3 advantage in the third quarter. However, a major misfortune was visited on the Chiefs when their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, suffered an apparent concussion and was sidelined for the game. The Chiefs’ offense was placed the hands of their 35 year old backup signal caller, Chad Henne, who had never thrown a pass in a playoff game. The Browns closed to within 22-17, but weren’t able to get closer when Henne executed two daring plays late in the fourth quarter called by coach Andy Reid to seal the victory.

Another great story line was the game in New Orleans between teams headed by two veteran quarterback, the Saints’ Drew Brees, age 42, and the Tampa Bay Bucaneers’ Tom Brady, longtime hero of the New England Patriots, age 43. This proved to be an close and exciting game until the fourth quarter when Brady and the Bucaneers pulled it out. The Bucs are going to Green Bay, for a difficult matchup against the Aaron Rodgersled Packers.

I guess the bottom line is that the excitement of the NFL playoffs provides many of us with a welcome respite from the difficult news about the Covid virus, (even as increasing numbers of people are being vaccinated) as well as the very divisive political climate, as epitomized by recent events in Washington. When we watch sports, in addition to marveling at the physical skill of the athletes, we frequently identify with people of different backgrounds or cultures. Sports can bring communities together in rooting hard for the home team and may even bring families together with its appeal to multiple generations. These are things we need now.

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

What's New?

Mark your calendars! We invite you to destress and wind down with the Welcoming Club at a virtual yoga class on Tuesday, 2/2 at 8 p.m. Featuring a slow mellow flow, this class promises to offer you ease of mind, body, and spirit. The practice, taught by Sylvia of Samudra Yoga, will guide you to listen to your inner wisdom and move in a way that nourishes your soul. More information on how to sign up coming soon!

Keeping with the wellness theme, we invite you to exercise your body and mind this winter and have fun doing it! The club is working to gauge interest in two potential upcoming events - a virtual run/walk and virtual poker. Please visit our Facebook page to provide your feedback on whether you would like to take part in either activity.

Stay tuned for more details on the club’s next virtual craft night, as well as a New Moms meet-up that will also be held virtually.

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Book Club: Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The book club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@gmail. com.

Craft Club: The craft club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.

Supper Club:  Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants.

Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Bowling Club:No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday league. Occasional pacers are welcome. Anyone interested, please contact Ellen (Diller05@aol. com) Carol (santa060@yahoo.com) or Liz (mcdea@aol.com).

Bunko: This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail. com.

Toddler Activities: A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail.com for more information.

Golf: Golf lessons at Cherry Valley Club are always a big hit! Golf pro Ed Kelly helps us GCWC ladies improve our golf game. If you are interested in reserving your spot for the fall 2020 session, email WelcomingClubGolf@gmail. com.

Tennis: Tennis lessons and group play begin soon! We play at the Garden City Community Park courts behind the pool. All levels welcome, groups will be formed based on experience. Spots are limited so please contact WelcomingClubTennis@gmail. com to reserve a spot for the 2020/2021 season!

Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $37 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

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Bird Sanctuary, DAR remember June Fay at Winterfest ceremony

Roughly a dozen members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, NSDAR,  stood in the frigid January chill to participate in the Winterfest ceremony held by the Garden City Bird Sanctuary. The ceremony honors those members who have passed away in the previous year. Led by Chapter Regent Carla Hall D'Ambra, the DAR women joined members of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary and remembered their good friend and sister June Fairhurst Fay, who died suddenly in the spring of 2020. June Fairhurst Fay was a founding member of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary. Active with many groups and causes , she was a well known figure in Garden City. She was a beloved member of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Passionate about the study of genealogy, she had held a number of chairmanships for the chapter.  June was notable for her humor, sharp wit, and a willingness to help all who needed it. Small in stature but a dynamo of energy, June Fay was a cancer survivor. Upon her own recovery, she made it her mission to help newly diagnosed cancer sufferers find assistance in coping with the disease and obtaining treatment .

At the January 9th Winterfest gathering, an annual event, June was among those deceased members of the Bird Sanctuary who were remembered, as her friends and family, including her sister Arlene Fairhurst-Kister,  stood in the twilight with lighted candles to recall her bright spirit.  June’s husband Matthew Fay was presented by the Bird Sanctuary with a plaque in her honor. Officers of the Bird Sanctuary also announced that a planned Memorial Pond on the site would be named in her honor, an acknowledgement of her positive impact on the group,  the Garden City Community, and her friends, who will never forget her.

Nassau County 14th District Legislator Laura Schaefer with Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter member Louise Rider at the Winterfest ceremony.

Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter members Carla Hall D'Ambra, Arlene FairhurstKister, Leslie Dimmling, Janet Littlejohn, Janice Derr, and Deborah McCauley.

Matthew Fay and Colonel Aaron Ogden Recording Secretary Deborah McCauley light candles in remembrance of June Fairhurst-Fay.

January 22, 2021

Plenty to Discover, Experience Exploring Adirondack Hamlets

BY LAURIE MILLMAN AND MARTIN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Less than a half hour from Lake George Village, in upstate New York, you can discover cultural and artistic venues in smaller hamlets in the Adirondack State Park all year long without the crowds usually found in the Village. The draw to the small town shops and restaurants are in the quality of locally sourced products they sell and use in food preparation.

Check out some of the Adirondack State Park towns we discovered while driving around Lake George and following the Hudson River: North Creek at the doorstep to Gore Mountain, is taking off as the art center of the Gore region. The 35-minute drive north from Lake George took us along a shallow yet scenic section of the Hudson River. We found glassblowing, mosaics, local artist exhibits and regional foods. We spent a day here but we could easily have stayed over at a local hotel to do more in town and in the surrounding mountains.

• Widlund Gallery at Tannery Pond Center - also called the Adirondacks Art Center (228 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853; 518-251-2505 x128; https://tannerypondcenter. org ), runs exhibits by local artists continuously throughout the year. Check site for upcoming exhibits. Socially

Marty takes a glassblowing class in North Creek with artist-in-residence Gregory Tomb. These hamlets in the Adirondack State Park have become centers for Adirondack art and culture © Laurie Millman/goingplacesfarandnear.com

distanced, outdoor events will begin early spring, 2021.

• North Creek Mosaic Project - just a couple of blocks from Tannery Pond Center, we found artist Kate Hartley working on the last major section of the 180foot long mosaic relief along Main St. For the past 10 years, this project has been a labor of love for Hartley who conceptualized covering the retaining walls on this street with beautiful mosaic scenes of the Adirondacks. More than 2000 volunteers have helped place pieces of tile, glass and stone on the walls with Hartley’s guidance. Laurie is now one of those

volunteers (More information: https://www.facebook.com/ northcreekmosaicproject/ or go to http://visitnorthcreek.org/ project/the-north-creek-mosaicproject/.)

• Artist-in-residence, Gregory Tomb (https://www.gregorytglass.com) - Reserve a 1-2 hour glassblowing class when Gregory returns as Artist-inResidence from late spring through late September 2021. For a private class, contact Gregory at 530-318-9413 or info@ gregorytglass.com. Gregory’s temporary studio is at the North Creek Railroad Station Complex (21 Railroad Place, North Creek, NY 12853).

GOING PLACES NEAR AND FAR

• Hudson River Trading Company - the 7,000 sq. foot, multi-level store is filled with items representing Adirondack life and culture and souvenirs distinctive to this region. Owner Laurie Prescott Arnheiter explained how she preserved the original 1898 walls and floors from its days as a livery and stables and later a butcher shop. The retail store also has a kids’ section to keep them occupied while their parents shop with puppet stage, piano and reading corner. Check the website, https://hudsonrivertradingco.com, for spring reopening and hours (292 Main St., North Creek, NY; 518-251-4461).

Arnheiter also owns the small gourmet shop next door, The Hungry Crow, which is also in a historic building.

• Gore Mountain - this Adirondack ski resort offers downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding, in winter; scenic hiking trails, a mountain skyride, downhill mountain biking and nine-hole disc golf the rest of the year. (793 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY 12853; 518-251-2411, https://goremountain.com)

Bolton Landing - this lakeside hamlet is just 15 minutes north of Lake George Village, as you drive

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GOING PLACES, NEAR & FAR....

Plenty to Discover, Experience Exploring Adirondack Hamlets

along the lake. The beautiful views of Lake George and shopping in small businesses with plenty of parking was a huge draw for us to stop and spend an afternoon here. Bolton Landing is also the home of the historic luxury hotel, The Sagamore Resort.

• L ake George Adirondack Winery - for a fun and educational wine tasting experience for up to four people, book online or call any of their three locations in the region: Bolton Landing 518-7086672 which we visited; Lake George Village 518-203-2597; Queensbury 518-668-9463, https://www.adirondackwinery.com/. The winery shops and production facility are open seven days a week for tasting and shopping - confirm hours online. The “Original Wine Tasting Experience” ($8/person) offered seven samples; add the “Locavore Sampler” and the “Cheese Lover’s Sampler” for $10/person.

• Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course is perfect for a multi-gener-

ational family with over 100 obstacle courses and 15 ziplines for adults and older kids, and two courses and a playground for younger children. Reopens April 2021. (5 Westwood Forest Ln., Bolton Landing, NY; 518-494-7200, https://adirondackextreme.com)

North River, NY, a small hamlet on the banks of the Hudson River, is the home of the world’s largest, commercial-grade garnet deposits found on Gore Mountain. In 1969, Governor Nelson Rockefeller officially named the ruby red Barton garnet as New York State’s gem stone.

• Garnet Mine Tours - currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions; check the web site (garnetminetours.com) to learn when they will reopen for tours of the historic Barton Mines (1126 Barton Mines Rd., North River, NY).

• Garnet Hill Lodge, a rustic, Adirondack wood lodge, high up on a mountain, boasts a scenic canyon view of Thirteenth Lake from the resort’s meadow and a

perfect one-stop resort for four seasons of outdoor activities. In winter, the Lodge offers 35 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and six snowshoe trails that start just outside the lodge and its Outdoor Center. Every stay at the lodge comes with complimentary trail passes.  The full service ski shop assists guests with equipment, clothing, repairs, rentals, and lessons. The rest of the year, guests can enjoy hiking trails, tennis courts, sign out complimentary mountain bikes, canoes and kayaks and the private beach on Thirteenth Lake. Note: ideal for a destination wedding. (39 Garnet Hill Road, North River, NY 12856; 518-636-1652, garnet-hill.com)

Glens Falls, NY

• Adirondack Salt Cave Halotherapy and Wellness Center - A few minutes south of Lake George, Marty and I enjoyed our very first halotherapy session at the Adirondack Salt Cave Halotherapy and Wellness Center. The holistic healing arts center also

offers Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Reiki, Esthetician services, therapeutic reflexology, and other massage therapy services. Owners Dana and Greg Russell renovated a 123-year old collar and shirt mill; 7,000 lbs of Himalayan salt blocks went into creating the beautiful, backlit wall that is the focal point of the man-made “salt cave” room. To book, visit adirondacksaltcave. com, call 518-798-2343 or email dana@adirondacksaltcave.com (11 Broad St., Glens Falls, NY 12801).

More information at https://visitadirondacks.com/.

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Quick Tricks to Set Yourself Up for Financial Success

BY CARRIE SCHWAB-POMERANTZ

Dear Readers: We’re now in mid-January, and do you know what that means? For a lot of us, it means our New Year’s resolutions are already a thing of the past. It isn’t that we’re not committed to positive change. It’s just that often we’re not clear about how to achieve it. Especially if resolutions are general -sure, we all want to lose weight or save more money, but it can be hard to follow through.

So what’s the answer? First, when it comes to your finances, get specific about what you really want to accomplish. For instance, how much do you want to save each month? What bills do you want to pay off first? The second essential part of success is making a plan and then sticking with it. The following financial hacks are designed to help make it easy to stay on track. These are seven simple things you can set in motion now that can keep you going in the right direction all year long:

--Set up automatic deductions from checking to savings. If you’re contributing to a 401(k), you know how easy it is to adjust to an automatic deduction from your paycheck. So why not do the same for your other savings goals? Whether you’re saving for a house, a child’s college or building a vacation fund, auto-

matic deductions from checking to savings will add up without you having to think too much about it.

--Amp up your retirement savings. It’s great to stash away money in your retirement account every month, but are you saving enough? If you’re over 25 and saving less than 10% of your salary, you should consider increasing the percentage. Expecting a bonus? Send the bulk of it to savings

--Create a calendar. Don’t risk incurring a penalty by missing a due date. Put all important financial dates on your calendar, such as estimated taxes, property taxes and RMDs. Set up reminders a few days in advance of the due date

--Put bills on auto pay. Avoid late fees by putting your recurring bills -mortgage payments, utilities, insurance premiums, phone and internet -- on automatic. Just be sure to check in periodically to make sure the proper amounts are being deducted.

--Build a cash cushion. Resolutions can quickly get off track when you’re faced with a financial emergency. As a buffer, you ideally want to have enough cash handy to cover three to six months’ essential expenses. Figure out how much you can afford to put toward your emergency fund each month and have that amount automatically deposited in a savings account especially earmarked

for that purpose. When you reach your goal, you can put these savings toward something else.

--Invest like a pro ... without the hassle. If you don’t have the time or expertise to monitor and rebalance your investments, consider using an automatic investment advisory service. Let the pros help build and manage your portfolio in keeping with your personal goals -- minus the hassle.

--Make financial date night a regular event. A little moral support can go a long way. Set up a regular time to discuss your financial goals and realities with your spouse, partner or a trusted friend to share tips and help each other stay on track. And be sure to celebrate your successes!

Making positive financial change isn’t a once a year event, it’s a constant commitment. To me, the best way to succeed is to make staying on top of your finances a healthy habit rather than a yearly challenge. I believe that if you put these seven things in motion now, handling your finances will become second nature. Then you won’t need to make annual resolutions -- you’ll be on the path to lifelong success.

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(tm), is president of Charles Schwab Foundation and author of The Charles Schwab Guide

to Finances After Fifty, available in bookstores nationwide. Read more at http:// schwab.com/book. You can email Carrie at askcarrie@schwab.com. This column is no substitute for an individualized recommendation, tax, legal or personalized investment advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, consult with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner or investment manager..

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Enjoying this brisk, chilly Winter season!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

When autumn has passed and spring is just a thought in our minds I have decided to make the most of winter, this coldest season of the four. It’s a good time for kicking back, for enjoying some cozy days inside the house along with a good book or some friends and family to play cards and games with. Winter isn’t my favorite season - my favorite is definitely autumn - but on those days when I step outside and see the world draped in pure white snow, the beauty of it takes my breath away. I’ll make some snowballs and toss them playfully around then rent a movie and head indoors where from the comfort of my home I can peer out my window and take in just how majestic winter is. I like:

Doing Some Snow Golfing

The Sheer Beauty of Snow

In January 2020 I saw a short videotape of an Irving, Texas, police officer in full uniform dancing as snow fell all around him. It was broadcast on Weather Nation TV. When he twirled about he almost looked like he was doing ballet. His joy at seeing Mother Nature in action was palpable. I’ve seen the sheer beauty of snow when I watched my four-year-old niece, Tara, step outside her back door and drop down to make a snow angel while catching the falling snowflakes on the tip of her tongue. She was absolutely delighted. In Switzerland I saw the sheer beauty of snow when staring at the Alps. How about the sheer beauty of a foggy and snowy sunrise outside your window - or when glancing across a vast, open field?

Each winter, many people like building forts and tossing snowballs around. They enjoy making snowmen and accessorizing them with hats, scarves and carrots for noses. They like spending time outside with family and friends. Last season my sister, Susan, and I showed my nephew, Richie, who was 6, how to play snow golf. He laughed because he’d never heard of snow golfing. I explained that snow golf is a sport based on golf but played over snow instead of grass. The “greens” are called “whites” and have a maintained snow or ice surface. Handing Richie a small golf club, I showed him how to tee off. He had played a little regular golf before with his dad but this was different. It was fun to play on a cold day last year after the snow had fallen and frozen over. I placed a large tee in the snow so he could put the golf ball on it and hit the ball easily. Then Susan and I took our turns. Some serious snow golfers don’t use a tee at all. They work with the elements even if that means it’s harder to do. It worked out great for Susan, Richie and me and we were delighted to try something new. In the U.S., in a little-known but trending tournament, The Grimes Hill Country Club Invitational, which is held annually in Vermont, pits golfers against each other in a three-hole playoff to determine the Country’s best snow golfer. In January 2017, John Matthew Manuele made a miraculous chip-in, hole out on the third and final hole. The shot was from 50 yards out and he won the annual championship. Snow golfers in Switzerland have been playing the sport since the 1970s.

Feeling a Little Bit of Summertime in Winter

Since retiring three years ago I’ve kept in touch with my friend Patty, someone I worked a full-time job with. She told me about a fun outing she and

her kids Maya, who’s eight, and Ethan who’s six, took in recent weeks. Even though it’s winter on Long Island, the kids got the idea that going to a local ice cream shop and getting some dessert to go would be fun. They wanted to get out of the house and no matter what the weather was like they were always up for ice cream. They told their mom they knew they all had to be safe and socially distant because of the pandemic - that’s why getting their ice cream to go would work out. Ethan was set on getting an ice cream sundae and Maya was excited about building her own milkshake.

True to form, Ethan wanted a traditional sundae to go. He asked the lady at the ice cream shop for a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a scoop of chocolate ice cream. Chocolate syrup was drizzled on, whipped cream was added and a cherry was placed on top.

Maya had seen some pictures where customers build their own milkshakes so she knew what she wanted: strawberry ice cream was blended and poured into the jar. A layer of thick creamy whipped cream was added then the lady showed her the various toppings possi-

bilities. Those included brownies, chocolate chips, fruit, sprinkles, candy bars, gummies and more. Amazed at all of the choices, Maya found it hard to decide and Ethan piped up that he would help her choose the toppings for her milkshake but she said no, she could do it herself and after a few minutes of deliberation Maya finally chose some sprinkles and M&Ms to top it off.

The ice cream lady let Maya stand back and admire her creation before Patty paid for their purchase and headed out to the car. Maya smiled broadly. It was perfect. In fact it was even better than she had envisioned before going to the ice cream shop. The build-yourown milkshake looked great and Patty reported that the kids enjoyed their ice cream treats. Maya said that she likes having a milkshake any time of the year and Ethan added that he was always up for an ice cream sundae. The cold weather wasn’t going to stop Maya or Ethan from enjoying their desserts.

Terri Guillemets of Phoenix, Ariz., has said, “The color of springtime is flowers; the color of winter is in our imagination.”

BY TOM MARGENAU

More Questions About Widows Benefits

Sometimes, when I write a column about a certain topic, that column seems to generate more questions than it answers. And that certainly was the case with a column I wrote about widows benefits just before the holidays. Ever since, my inbox has been crammed with emails from widows or about widows. And I even got some questions about benefits for widowers.

Q: You wrote an interesting column about widows benefits. But you didn’t say anything about widowers. So, what about us guys? Can we get anything from Social Security if our wife dies first?

A: Legally, men are due the very same kind of survivor benefits as women. But practically, it doesn’t happen very often. Why? Because for a variety of reasons involving higher average salaries and longer working careers, a husband’s Social Security retirement benefit is almost always higher than his wife’s retirement benefit. And that means his potential widowers benefit (anywhere between 70% and 100% of his wife’s retirement rate) is less than his own Social Security check. That’s why men rarely get widowers benefits. But there is one big exception to that normal scenario. A man could employ the widower version of the “widow’s option” explained in that prior column. For example, a guy could take widowers benefits anytime after age 60 if he’s not working or after full retirement age if he’s working and then, at 70, switch to about 132% of his own retirement benefit.

Q: That was a good article you wrote about widows benefits. But I don’t think you covered our situation. My wife and I have very similar Social Security histories. We are both 73 years old. We both started our Social Security at age 62. I get about $1,600 per month on my record, and my wife gets $1,580 on her record. What will happen to our Social Security when one of us dies first?

A: You do have an interesting Social Security issue. Normally, I would tell you that if the person with the higher Social Security benefit dies first, the other would get the difference in survivor benefits. In other words, if you died first, your wife would keep getting her own $1,580, and then she would get an additional $20 in widows benefits to take her up to your $1,600 level. And then I would tell you that if she died first, you wouldn’t get any widowers benefits because your rate is already higher than hers. But if I told you all that, I would be misleading you. And here is why. Because both you and your wife took benefits at age 62, you are each getting 75% of your full retirement age benefit.

And there is a law that says a widow or widower in your situation is guaranteed to get 82% of the deceased full retirement age rate. If my little pocket calculator is right, your full retirement rate must be about $2,135. And your wife’s FRA rate must be about $2,110. So, 82% of $2,135 is $1,750. And 82% of $2,110 is $1,730.

So, if you die first, your wife will keep getting her $1,580, and then she will get $170 in widows benefits to take her up to 82% of your FRA rate. And if your wife dies first, you will keep getting your own $1,600, and then you will get $130 in widowers benefits to take you up to 82% of her FRA rate.

Q: My husband died three years ago. I was 68 at the time, and he was 70. When I called Social Security and asked about possible widows benefits, they said I was only due the small $255 death benefit. My own Social Security is about twice as much as he was getting. But your recent column about widows benefits makes me think I am missing out. Am I?

A: I hope that column didn’t mislead you. You are not missing out on anything. Because your own benefit is so much higher than what your husband was getting, you are not due any widows benefits.

Q: I was married to my first husband for 20 years. He died when I was 53. When I was 58, I married another man. I’m now 62. I thought I would be able to get widows benefits from my first husband. But I called Social Security, and they told me that, because I remarried before I was 60, I can’t get any widows benefits. I don’t understand this. I was married to him for more than 10 years. Can you help me understand this?

A: Let me start with the 10-year issue you mentioned. That has nothing to do with your situation. The 10-year duration of marriage rule only comes into play in cases involving divorced wives or widows. So, you could have been married to your first husband for one year or 10 years or 30 years and it would have no bearing on your case.

What does have a bearing on your case is the fact that you are now married to another man. For years, the law had always said you must be unmarried to collect widows benefits. The thinking was this: Why should you get “dependent” widows benefits from one husband when you are married to another husband?

That was the law until sometime in the 1980s when there was a slew of news stories about sweet little old widow ladies who were “living in sin” with a man -- because they knew if they officially tied the knot and got married, she would lose her widows benefits. Those news stories embarrassed conservative members of Congress who were ashamed to

admit there was a federal law that encouraged these women to “sin.” They couldn’t act quickly enough to change the law. So, for the last 30 years or so, the law has said that if a widow remarries after age 60, she would still be eligible for benefits from her deceased first husband.

And darn it, you remarried two years earlier, at 58. I guess Congress figured you just were not enough of a “sweet little old widow lady” at that age

to warrant getting benefits from husband No. 1 while being married to husband No. 2.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

How did real estate do during the pandemic?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

While looking back on last year’s real estate performance with all the craziness and sadness of the Covid-19 Pandemic, which is still with us and getting worse every day; that it was one of the only silver linings to come out of the tumultuous situation as well as the insane and quite remarkable and amazing increase in our stock market. But who really benefited? Those families and individuals who bought and who were fortunately still employed had the income, credit and the qualifications to be approved for financing made out well before and during 2020. The appreciation or loss of value ranged from a decrease of -2.1% to an increase of +23.6% depending on the class of property (as per One Key MLS of Long Island), in and around the Long Island area right through to the Hamptons.

Average prices and appreciation of homes comparing 2019 and 2020:

Nassau County:

Dec-2019

$665,718

Dec-2020 $725,641

9.0% increase year over year

Suffolk County:

Dec-2019

$487,737

Dec-2020 $598,314 22.7% increase year over year

Queens County:

Dec-2019 $801,844

Dec-2020 $816,618 1.8% increase year over year

Average prices and appreciation of condos:

Nassau County:

Dec-2020

$742,592 Dec-2019

$698,426 6.3% increase year over year

Suffolk County:

Dec-2019 $373,390 Dec-2020

$395,291 5.9% increase year over year

Queens County:

Dec-2019 $574,387 Dec-2020

$562,142 -2.1% decrease year over year

Average prices and appreciation for co-ops:

Nassau County:

Dec-2019 $280,726

Dec-2020 $286,192 1.9% increase year over year

Suffolk County: Dec-2019

$163,453 Dec-2020

$202,057

23.6% increase year over year

Queens County: Dec-2019

$319,176 Dec-2020

$325,479

2.0% increase year over year

Those 400,000 plus families who exited NYC to go out to Long Island and other states had a voracious appetite for purchasing their “next place to call home” or possibly long-term stay or vacation home. The Covid-19 Pandemic will surely be the defining factor in whether or not those recent expatriates will eventually make their move back to “The Big Apple.” The city could be an amazing buy right now, if you can pinpoint certain factors concerning rents, return on investment (ROI), and calculating future events, which is never an easy task when you don’t have a guaranteed crystal ball assisting you.

But then again, isn’t everyone’s good or bad luck really equal to their timing, of whenever and whatever investment or purchase of real estate that they are contemplating, in determining their risk factor? This in effect separates the men from the boys and the women from the girls, right? However, as history shows us that it does repeat itself time and time again, but this pandemic has thrown everyone a huge curve ball. It is radically different than the implosion of the 2008 market which was caused by serious financial issues creating a bubble in inventory and the economic issues that followed.

Unless you stayed true to some kind of a plan and weren’t scared off by beginning to have some fear (Fanticisized Expectations Appearing Real) or FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) in pulling the trigger too early or too late in anticipating future events presumably produced less than stellar results. I have found that the more knowledge that one possesses and continues to absorb that it will always go a long way in making the most crucial and critical decisions more prudently and with greater accuracy no matter what type

of investment one anticipates making. It is much more to one’s advantage having more knowledge as opposed to less, so doesn’t that make sense?

So based on the results of last year, doesn’t it make more sense to hold on as long as possible to potentially gain greater appreciation and a more lucrative windfall? Or will that course of action hit you smack in the face where prices flattened and possibly decrease, as more purchasers leave the market because of the excessive price appreciation going forward and also that has occurred not only in 2020 but for the last 9 years. Could we be at the top as this had been the longest economic expansion in our country’s history until the Covid-19 Pandemic came to our shores? Trying to gamble on greater price increases is like what I call, “playing with fire” because I already see the trickledown effect on the buyer’s psychology that they are becoming a bit fearful of prices; even though the extra maybe only a few pennies to a few dollars a day more when analyzing the cost of the mortgage. However, for those purchasers figuring out their mortgages, don’t go by the monthly nut that you will have to pay. My method is to break down your monthly cost by the day. Once you know that amount and feel a bit or somewhat uncomfortable in your pursuit of purchasing; then step back and think about what expenses you can minimize or eliminate in your daily, weekly, or monthly cost of living that will enable you to save and make up the difference to make that mortgage amount affordable? How about that cable or cell phone bill, check other options and ask for discounts otherwise search out other companies and you can tell them you are moving your service to one of their competitors who offers a better deal. Check out Altice.myaltice@alticemobile.com for $20 + tax per month and consider purchasing an Amazon fire stick that has tons of free movies and regular programming. Maybe one fewer Starbucks, vanilla cinnamon shortbread or cherry Mocha Latte, one less slice of pizza, or just maybe fewer daily take-out orders delivered to your home. Instead, if you really want to save a small bundle of cash to be able to afford that extra amount needed

to pay that little bit larger mortgage, then begin buying cold cuts, and add some baby pre-washed spinach, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and some sliced cheeses like I do and prepare in advance a healthy daily salad before leaving for your office or in your home at lunchtime. The savings and health benefits will be great and you could probably accumulate an extra $100 plus per month if you are smart about it! So the bottom line is what is more important, finding that extra money to purchase your first home, condo, or coop or all those extra cable channels, eating out or ordering in? You have to decide where your priorities are and do your best to discipline yourself and your first home will be possible with the methods to potentially save the necessary money.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s tumultuous Covid-19 pandemic market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

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The construction project manager opportunity is a part-time consulting position within the Incorporated Village of Garden City.

The project manager would be responsible for the oversight of a municipal library construction project. Oversight beginning with input at spec definition, bid generation, through completion.

Expectation of services performed would be review of work performed by construction contractors and various trades, with an estimated time commitment of between 5-12 hours per week dependent upon the progression of the project.

Act as liaison between the architectural firm, the Owner and the trades.

Insuring that the project is completed to specification, on time and on budget.

Please send inquiries to Human Resources via email at: humanresources@gardencityny.net Or Mail to: Inc. Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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Gym is all new. Country Club access, tennis, BBQ access, pool.

2 TVs (Living Room and Master Bedroom).

Taxes not included (11%)

Golf Membership Transfer Fee

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OFFICE

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Two second floor windowed offices available.

285 sq ft 2 room suite overlooking 7th St., asking $1225/ month.

150 sq ft 1 room office, asking $725/month. Rent includes everything. Call Owner 516-510-9452.

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STEPHANIE A. D’ANGELO, ESQ.

Elder Law, Wills & Trusts

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GC resident to appear in “The Dining Room”

Bill McAndrews, a Garden City resident, will be appearing in The Drama Co NYC’s production of “THE DINING ROOM.” This production will be fully staged and recorded live and made available for streaming any time on Jan 30 or Jan 31. “THE DINING ROOM” is a “comedy of manners,” set in a single dining room where 18 scenes from different households overlap and intertwine. Each story is focused on a different family during different time periods who has in their possession the same dining room furniture set, manufactured in 1898. Originally played by an ensemble of

six actors portraying over 50 characters, this production has a cast of 50 members each playing a particular role.

The Drama Co NYC www.tdcnyc.org is a new Manhattan based not-for-profit theater company committed to developing new and original works by American authors and staging full productions of both new works and classic pieces of theater.

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Zoom breast cancer support groups

Women coping with breast cancer can join Zoom support groups facilitated by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Women will have the opportunity to meet with others in similar situations.

Wrote one participant in her evaluation of her experience: “Thank you for holding ZOOM meetings (and again moderating) for the metastatic group, I cannot tell you how being a part of this group (especially with all the COVID restrictions) has helped me to learn and continue to grow in my cancer journey.”

These groups are run by licensed social workers and are free. Registration is required.

Support for Women Recently Diagnosed Mondays: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Call Adriana Valencia, LMSW, at 516-877-4371

Support for Women Under 40 Wednesdays, every other week: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Call Angela Papalia, LMSW, 516-877-4329

Support for Women with Stage 4/Metastatic Breast Cancer Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Call Lois Goetz, LMSW, at 516-877-4347

Support for Newly Diagnosed Latinas Thursdays: 6 p.m.

Call Adriana Valencia, LMSW, at 516-877-4371

Cafecito-Support for Latinas with Breast Cancer Meets twice a month.

Call Angela Papalia, LMSW, 516-877-4329

Plus Art Therapy Workshops (time and days to be decided)

These four-session art therapy workshops empower partic -

Do you have grandchildren?

ipants to express themselves using art.  Workshops are facilitated by Angela M. Papalia, LMSW, assistant director, and Kimberly Newman, BFA, communications and marketing coordinator,  Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

For information on future workshops, please call Angela M. Papalia, LMSW at (516) 877-4329

Call the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline with any breast cancer concerns. Hotline at 800-877-8077. You are not alone.

Enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest! Just send in your grandchildren’s photos and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to editor@gcnews.com

IN MEMORIAM

Malcolm I. Ruddock

Malcolm I. Ruddock, 78, of Newtown Sq., PA, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on January 8, 2021, at Bryn Mawr Hospital after a brief illness with Covid-19.

Mal was born on September 2, 1942, to Malcolm I. Ruddock, Sr., and Ruth Ruddock (née Brown) and spent his childhood in Garden City.

He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University and an MBA from Columbia University. Mal began working for Sun Oil Company in 1968 and retired in 2000 as Treasurer. He served on the Board of Directors of SunGard Data Systems, Inc. from 1983 to 2005.

Mal was an active member of his community, serving on the United Way’s Board of Directors in his younger years and as a volunteer at Bryn Mawr Hospital in his retirement, where he put his passion for tinkering to use in the basement repairing wheelchairs.

Mal had a passion for fixing things and was known as “Ace” by his daughters. He could fix anything and had a toolbox for every type of home repair.

His skills in this area began in his childhood when he would take apart the family’s appliances to see how they worked and then put them back together again.

He had a past as a mischievous little boy, and his daughters were enthralled during their childhood by stories about the adventures of “Little Malcolm.”

Mal loved nature. He had a barometer on the wall in his house and a rainfall measure in the yard. He imparted to his daughters a love for thunderstorms, the ocean, and snow. He built elaborate sandcastles for his children and grandchildren and was an excellent skier, sailor, and body surfer.

He loved being a grandfather and was devoted to his 15 grandchildren. Time spent with “Pa” included everything from board games to hide-and-seek.

Mal was predeceased by his parents; his high school sweetheart and first wife, Regina Ruddock (née Kennedy), to whom he was married for 37 years; his precious grandson Jack-Jack Ruddock; and his sister-in-law Eileen Tonsmeire.

He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 15 years, Paula Ruddock (née Slawter); daughters Lora Brecker (Andrew), Sharon Ruddock, and Janet Murnaghan (Francis); stepsons Richard Magenheimer (Cynthia) and Jeffrey Magenheimer; grandchildren Regina, Maggie, and Brian Brecker; Robinson, Jayden, Sawyer, and Alex Ruddock; Sarah, Ella, Sean, Finn, and Beckett Murnaghan; and Samantha and Alyssa Magenheimer; sister Martha Kahn; brother David Ruddock (Betty); brother-in-law James Tonsmeire; and many nieces and nephews.

Burial arrangements will be private with a memorial service to follow at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jack Academy (jackacademy.com), a school founded in Ghana in the name of Mal’s adored grandson.

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to the end of the driveway as is safely possible. This eliminates the need for shoveling the entire driveway to free your car when the storm has ended and the roads are safe to travel.

• If you are unable to shovel snow or are going to be away, make arrangements to have the snow cleared from your sidewalk. Please remember that you are responsible to shovel your sidewalks within 24 hours after the storm. This will be enforced by the Police

Our

Department. This is also applicable to the business community.

• Please clear snow away from all hydrants so that the Fire Department can reach them without delay. Also, make sure that the snow is not blocking the address number to your house.

• To facilitate safe garbage collections, a clear path should be made from the sidewalk to where the garbage is kept. If this is not possible, it is suggested that the garbage be carried to the curb for pickup.

IN MEMORIAM

George R. Kast

George R. Kast, a long time resident of Garden City passed away on January 13, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Carolyn. Loving father of George (Jennifer), Chrissy Mitcherling (Scott) and Lauren Yohe (Brett). Adored Poppy of Eleanor, Campbell, Nathan, Avery, Jackson and Quinn. Survived by his brother Donald.

George was a dedicated teacher at 5th Avenue Elementary School in Northport, NY, and well loved Driver's Education Instructor.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc., Garden City, NY, on January 16th. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital at stjude. org

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library

Message Cards for Community Service

Earn community service by creating positive messages for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 message cards to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These message cards will be placed in books throughout the library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Messages will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference.

To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) beginning Tuesday, February 2 at 10 a.m. Registration is ongoing until April 2 and more slots will be added as message cards become available, so check Eventkeeper regularly. Volunteers can sign-up for one slot at a time and can only sign up for an additional slot after submitting their message cards.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their message cards at the library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed message cards in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive 2 hours for every 10 message cards they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Mystery Books for Community Service

Earn community service by wrapping and decorating books for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Mystery Book Display! Each volunteer will receive a bag of 5 books to wrap at home; the paper used to wrap the books should then be decorated by drawing, coloring, and writing positive or library/ book themed messages. Volunteers must provide their own wrapping supplies. Volunteers should not use regular wrapping paper unless they are able to still draw, write, or color somewhere on the paper they are using to wrap. These books will then be used as part of our Tweens and Teens Mystery Book Display, in which tweens and teens can take a mystery book home with them – to keep as a gift!

To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning Tuesday, January 26 at 10 a.m. Registration is ongoing until March 26 and more slots will be added as books become available, so check Eventkeeper regularly. Volunteers can sign-up for one slot at a time and can only sign up for an additional slot after submitting their books.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their bag of books at the library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must

return 5 decorated and wrapped books in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive 2 hours for every 5 wrapped and decorated books they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department.  Tree Ornaments for Community Service

Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Tree Ornament! Each volunteer will receive 3 ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at 10 a.m. on the following dates:

• Heart Ornaments: Register 1/26. Ornaments must be submitted by 2/4

• Shamrock Ornaments: Register 2/23. Ornaments must be submitted by 3/4

• Egg Ornaments: Register 3/23. Ornaments must be submitted by 4/1 Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 3 decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive 2 hours for every 3 ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Grab and Go Bags

Stop by Garden City Public Library and grab one of our craft kits or prizes during the month of February! The Tweens and Teens Department is partnering with the Children’s Department to provide fun Grab and Go bags with extra crafts and prizes from previous programs for patrons to take home. Bags are on a first come, first serve basis and will be available from February 1 to February 28 while supplies last. Patrons should only touch what they plan to take. Only one bag per patron per visit. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Attend a Program in February and March for Community Service

Earn community service by participating in a Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens program in February and March! In order to receive community service, volunteers must participate in the program and then fill out a survey reviewing the program. Each volunteer will receive 1 hour of community service for every completed survey they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens

Department. Surveys will be emailed to program registrants only after the program is completed and they have attended the program. To participate, volunteers must register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for each program they wish to attend separately.

Teen “Nailed It!” Cupcake Challenge

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen “Nailed It” Cupcake Challenge on Tuesday, February 2, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Try to decorate four cupcakes based on a surprise challenge before time runs out! Registrants will be asked to have four plain cupcakes prepared before the start of the program and also have decoration supplies available, such as frosting, icing, food dye, sprinkles, fondant, and candy. Registrants will be given the theme for the challenge at the start of the program and will then have 20 minutes to decorate their cupcakes based on the challenge. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 26 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Crafternoon:

Fleece Valentine Heart No-Sew Pillow Craft on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Fleece Valentine Heart No-Sew Pillow Craft on Thursday, February 4, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Registrants will be asked to pick up their craft kit in advance in order to participate in this virtual craft program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 26 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Tuesday, February 9, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, February 2 at 10 a.m.

Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

If you are interested in helping to come up with some virtual programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/  Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Tweens and Teens

Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, February 11, 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Up! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play as.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. For more information about Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us. Mobile users should download the Zoom app onto their device before the start of the meeting. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, February 2 at 10 a.m. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Games: Among Us on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Games: Among Us on Tuesday, January 26 at 4:30 p.m.–5:10 p.m. and 5:20 p.m.–6 p.m. Grab some snacks and join us as we play the popular game Among Us! Registrants will need the Among Us game downloaded on either their PC/laptop or mobile device in order to play. Patrons can sign up for only one of the two 40-minute sessions. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration began on Tuesday, January 19. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Jeopardy on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Jeopardy on Thursday, January 28,

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library

5:00 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Test your trivia knowledge in this Jeopardy-style game! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration began on Tuesday, January 19. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Social Media Challenges for January

For the month of January, participate in our social media challenges to earn community service credit! January’s challenges are as follows:

• Art: Draw or paint two pictures: one that represents 2020 and one that represents 2021

• Writing: Write a haiku with a winter-theme

• Food: Make a dish for a food you've never tried before

• Question of the Month: What will you remember from 2020 and what are looking forward to in 2021?

• Reading: Start a new series or read a new author you've never read before

If you participate in the challenges, earn community service credit by submitting so we can share it on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

Submit for the Art, Writing, Food, and Question of the Month Challenges here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/ social-media-submission/ .

Submit a 300-word book review for what you read for the Reading Challenge here:  https://www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teen-review/

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. The Library is looking for teen reviewers to review books and media in the YA collection as well as digital content, such as ebooks and audiobooks, available on Nassau Digital Doorway. There might be a book you've already read in our physical or digital collection that you can write a review on!

Browse the physical collection here: http://encore.alisweb.org/

Browse the digital collection here: https://nassau.overdrive.com

Submit a review here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/

Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review

Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ category/teen-reviews/) as well as update our social media pages. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.

Teen-Created Social Media Content

Earn community service by submitting a photo, video, or other content for us to add to the Library's Tweens and Teens Facebook and Instagram pages! Ideas for submissions include book reviews, artwork, poetry, short stories, personal essays, photos of food you’ve cooked or baked, or any other creative idea you have for content. Not all submissions will be used on our social media and submissions including photos of people are not allowed. Submit social media content here https://www.gardencitypl.org/ social-media-submission/ .

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department has been using both social media platforms as a tool to post updates, announcements, digital resources, ebook recommendations, and more during this time of social distancing.

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

If you're interested in participating and want to learn when new virtual events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with some programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/  Applicants should be in Grades 6–12. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/contactthe-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/   if you have any questions.

Library open for browsing, 60-minute visits, contactless and virtual options

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Garden City Public Library’s most important priority is to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect the health and safety of Library users and Library employees.

Visitors may visit the library to browse or study for up to 60 minutes.  Inside the Library, masks must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times, and in coordination with this rule, consuming any beverage or food is also not allowed inside the Library building. Visitors must sit six feet apart from others at Library tables, and rearranging furniture to sit closer is not permitted.   All study rooms and computer areas remain closed. Congregating in groups is not allowed. The Library reserves the right to require visitors to leave who are not following these and other Library rules and policies.

Library materials should be returned only to the front book drop or inside the lobby on carts marked “RETURNS ONLY.”  Items will be checked in and backdated to their return date after 96 hours quarantine.  Although fines will accrue on overdue materials, they can be paid online ($5.00 minimum) or on your next visit to the Library.  Please also note, the Friends of the Library are not accepting book donations at this time.

Librarians may assist patrons with questions about reading or other information needs by phone or email as well as in the Library.  Patrons seeking staff assistance at the Library must keep six feet distance and stand behind floor markings and desk partitions. Patrons who wish a staff consultation (Reference, Readers Advisory) must sign in the log book.  For contactless assistance, Librarians can also help patrons find the reading, media or information they seek through the many virtual services offered. For academic

assistance or online learning, Librarians can suggest one of the databases, where a research article can be sent to your email account, or printed for you to pick up.  To reach a Reference Librarian for assistance, call the Library at 516-7428405 x5236 or enter your question in the form on the Library’s website at www. gardencitypl.org .

The Library will not hold meetings or programs in the library building until further notice.  For virtual programs, please check the Library’s website and Calendar of Events at www.gardencitypl.org as well as the Library’s Facebook pages for updates and information on the Library’s online resources, services and virtual programs.

The Library has a range of services including virtual or contactless options to meet the needs of residents. To check out items using the contactless EXPRESS Pickup service seven days a week, simply call the Library or visit the website at https://www.gardencitypl. org/express-pickup/. Visit the Library’s website at www.gardencitypl.org for many online services, media resources and virtual activities.  There are ebooks and downloadable audiobooks, streaming music and concerts, movies and television programs to watch.  Take an online course or try out a craft project.  For students, online tutoring is available, and job seekers can choose from several tools available online as well. Choose among these options at the Virtual Library at https://www. gardencitypl.org/databases/.

The procedures above will be continuously reviewed by the Library Board and Administration, as needed for safety. The Library is continuing to work with the Village to ensure the safety of Library employees and visitors and to provide excellent library service.

Virtual Cheese & Chocolate Fondue Workshop

Cozy up and enjoy a Virtual Fondue Workshop with the Baking Coach! Join Lisa Basini, the Baking Coach, for a Cheese & Chocolate Fondue Workshop on Thursday evening, January 28 at 7 p.m. Learn how to make a delicious cheese and chocolate fondue, the perfect treat to enjoy with your family or friends on a cold winter’s evening.

The Fondue Workshop can be viewed

by all ages at 7 p.m. on January 28 on the Library’s website www.gardencitypl.org . A recipe and ingredient list will also be provided. No registration is required. This recorded program will be available to be viewed by all in the Virtual Library on the website for 30 days after the premiere. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

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News From the Children’s Room

Will he or won’t he see his shadow?

On February 2, a groundhog is said to forecast weather by looking for his shadow. If it’s sunny out, and he sees it, we’re in for six more weeks of winter. On the other hand, a cloudy Groundhog Day is supposed to forecast an early spring. Punxsutawney Phil – called the world’s most beloved seasonal prognosticator by his handlers in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania – might or might not see his shadow on this Groundhog Day 2021. This U.S. and Canadian tradition comes every year on February 2. It has its roots in astronomy, in the sense that it’s a seasonal festival, tied to the movement of Earth around the sun. In any case, it’s a great excuse to go outside and enjoy some revelry during the winter months!

How accurate are Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions? Phil may be the most famous groundhog in the U.S., but he isn’t the most accurate. The four-legged creature only has a 39 percent accuracy, according to Stormfax Almanac’s data. Phil sees his shadow about 85 percent of the time. As of 2019, records dating back to 1887 when the tradition started show Phil has seen his shadow 103 times and hasn’t seen it just 18 times. There are nine years that weren’t reported. https://www.foxnews.com/ us/groundhog-day-festivities-and-a-look-at-punxsutawney-phils-accuracy

Check out some Groundhog Day books in the Children’s Room - including:  “Groundhog Day” by Lynn Peppas, “Groundhog Stays Up Late” by Margery Cuyler, “Substitute Groundhog” by Pat Miller, “The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun” by Wendie Old, and “Groundhog’s Day Off” by Robb Pearlman.  Keep your fingers crossed that our friend The Groundhog does not see his shadow and we get an early spring!

Early Winter Programs & Events in

the Children’s Department

We have been planning for early winter programs, which include:

January 27, 2021; 4:00–4:40 p.m. DO A WINTER CRAFT ONLINE WITH MISS BARBARA AND MISS DONNA

Registration online on Eventkeeper is required at www.gardencitypl.org  and began January 12 @ 10 a.m. Separate registration for each child is required.  Crafts must be picked up in advance in the children’s room beginning January 12.

February 1, 2021; 10:00–10:40 a.m. PREMIERE OF A TIME FOR KIDS WITH A VALENTINE’S CRAFT. Registration on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl.org is required to get a craft, and began  January 19 at 10 a.m.

All crafts must be picked up in advance of the program beginning January 19.

The craft will be led by Miss Karen in a pre-recorded video.   A separate registration is required for each child.

The taped program will be available for multiple viewings until March 1, 2021.  Only those children registered will get a craft.

February 3, 2021; 12:00–1:00 p.m. LI FIT MOMS - ZUMBA

This fun family program will get you up and moving!  It is for children, tweens, teens and their families!  Join Liana from LI Fit Moms for Zumba.  This pre-taped program will be held via zoom and will be available for multiple viewings for one month after the premiere.

February 10, 2021; 4:00–4:40 p.m.

VALENTINE’S GRAB AND GO CRAFT ONLINE WITH THE CHILDREN’S LIBRARIANS

This program is for children in Grades K-5.  Registration with a library card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required beginning January 26 at 10 a.m..  A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend. Registrants must pick up their craft kit at the Library in advance of the program.   See Eventkeeper for additional information.

PARP Banner

Once again, we are pleased to help promote the PARP Reading program with the  Garden City School District and PTA.  PARP is a program that asks a partner (parent, grandparent, babysitter, older sibling, cousin, friend, etc.) to read with a child for at least 20 minutes daily, stressing the fact that reading can be fun as well as informative. The choice of reading materials can vary from books to anything with printed words. The daily activity of reading together strengthens reading and communication skills in the child and strengthens their relationship.

PARP is a program that cements the necessary bond between the home and the school to encourage love of reading in our children. It was developed in 1978 by the late State Senator James Donovan, chairman of the State Senate Education Committee. In 1987, the New York State PTA was asked to assume the program’s helm, and since then has administered the program. The program was originally named Parents As Reading Partners, but was changed in 2015.  For more information about PARP, visit https://nyspta. org/home/programs/literacy/

We currently have the PARP Banner hanging in the Garden City Public Library lobby.  All are welcome to come in and take advantage of this sign for a photo op!   Happy Reading!

Adelphi PAC to present show tunes concert

Adelphi PAC’s “Broadway Hollywood SongBook” concert will take place virtually on Sunday, January 31, at 5 p.m.

Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) is kicking off the new year with a celebration of the biggest musicals, from stage to screen, featuring Broadway and cabaret stars. The “ Broadway Hollywood SongBook ” concert will take place on Sunday, January 31, at 5 p.m.

The concert will feature beloved show tunes from shows that wowed both Broadway and Hollywood audiences from “ The Sound of Music ” and “ West Side Story ” to “ The Lion King ” and “ Moulin Rouge. ” The concert will feature Broadway stars Blaine Alden Krauss ( “ Hamilton ” ), Lexie Dorsett Sharp ( “ School of Rock ” ), Anthony

Murphy ( “ Aladdin ” ), Kelli Rabke ( “ Les Misérables ” ) and Scott Coulter (Spot-On Entertainment) with John Fischer (Spot-On Entertainment) on piano.

The event, presented by RJ Productions, Spot-On Entertainment and Adelphi University, is part of Adelphi PAC’s Live From Adelphi series, which brings Broadway and cabaret stars live to in-home audiences from the Adelphi PAC Concert Hall.

To learn more, purchase tickets, visit adelphi.edu/events/live-fromadelphi-the-broadway-hollywoodsongbook

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

Notice of formation of Vamana Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 8/31/2020. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 58 -13TH Ave. Mineola, NY- 11501. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Notice of formation of Comfort Cakes LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/24/20. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served

and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 70 Roosevelt St. Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

Notice of formation of Movie Making Mike LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/15/2020. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as an agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LLC to: 12 Main St, Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: any lawful act.

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THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club Delivers 10,000 Masks

This past week, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club responded to the District’s Million Mask Challenge. Club volunteers have been in the process of delivering 10,000 masks to be divided between RotaCare, New Ground, NYU Langone Long IslandHospital, and local essential workers.

While our Club is known for the services and contributions we provide for such organizations as RotaCare, Gift of Life and many others, quite often an additional need arises such as this very worthy one.

The theme of Rotary District 7255 for 2021 is “Rotary is open to Opportunity.” This past week, our Club was pleased for the opportunity to join other Rotary clubs of our District in accomplishing our main slogan, “Service Above Self,” by joining this “Million Mask Challenge.

On January 13, Rotary District 7255 participat-

ed in the first stage of the Challenge. The Rossi Family Foundation (which among its missions is to “repair community”), had donated and delivered over 350,000 masks to representatives from 41 Rotary Clubs on Long Island from Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn that will be redistributed to those in need within their respective communities. Our Club is pleased to be able to take part.

For a link to join Rotary’s virtual zoom meetings, please call Diane Marmann, president, at 516-7418340; or diane.marmann@gmil.com

Upcoming Virtual Speakers on Zoom

NEXT MONDAY, JANUARY 25

12:15 on Zoom - Don Clavin, Hempstead town supervisor, will speak on his first year as supervisor, the Town’s concerns & tax assessment.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8

12:15 on Zoom – Phil Hammond, producer, Garden City’s Virtual Village Show, will speak on behalf of the Garden City New York Media team.

Rotary volunteers gather to receive 10,000 masks for distribution.

Mineola-Garden City Rotary volunteers (from left): Diana O’Neill, Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Jennifer Ferrara-Poupis and Diane Marmann, Rotary president.

Since I did not see any responses, which actually provided factual information regarding the actual process used for over a hundred years to pick our village officials, I wanted to share this with you. If you’re interested in the actual process, please continue, if not, oh well, I tried.

This block of FABGC candidates has stated numerous times that they are not against the Community Agreement, yet they have chosen to avoid the process that has come from that document, that has been applied every year since it was signed. The Community Agreement notes that each section (POA) shall call a meeting of its resident electors (all residents of the section) and then and there choose the person that it desired to be nominated as its representative of the “Community Agreement Party”.

So the process by which each section or Property Owners Association (POA) shall nominate the candidate to be put forward as its representative for Village or School Board Trustee results from a review of candidates interviewed by the independent nominating committee of each POA, not the POA board. Each and every POA, every year, puts out ads and sends emails and other notices asking for people to apply. After a candidate is chosen, the committee chair then notifies the POA secretary of the nomination and the secretary communicates the name of the nominee to its resident electors. Apparently this is the part of the process that FABGC says allows POA’s to select the next in line.

However, after this process takes place, additional proposals for nomination of any resident or residents may be made by petition, filed with the POA Secretary, usually between 20 and 30 days prior to the resident electors meeting held by all POA’s on the third Tuesday of January, this year it was January 19th. This is the option that FABGC block had available to it, like anyone else, but avoided.

If additional petitions were received, this would require a runoff election. The reason the petitions are requited 20-30 days in advance of the January meeting is to allow for proper setup of the runoff election process by the POA and also to sponsor an open debate for the candidates allowing them to set forth ideas and to answer resident’s questions on any topic they choose. This is so as residents we can determine and choose the best-qualified candidate. This has happened in the past and seems fair and open to me.

Then after the runoff election is held and a winner is determined, the name of the nominee is provided to the Village Clerk and entered as the Community Agreement Party candidate on the Village Wide Election ballot. It is unfortunate that the FABGC

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candidates did not choose to follow the GC tradition of this long-standing open and all-inclusive process. Instead, they , the FABGC Party will submit the names of their block that will now challenge the Community Agreement Party candidates, thus creating a two-party system, and BOT should some be elected? Yes, they would be on the ballot as a separate party line challenging the Community Agreement Party, not as a single party as some would have you believe.

This should clarify that they had another option to keep the long-standing GC tradition of a one-party system intact but chose a more direct method to guarantee the nominees would be on the ballot. And as they have publicly stated, “we hope that all FABGC nominees win because if they do not it will be more difficult to make changes”. Think about that statement and how damaging it can be. If the goal was to inject new visionaries into the process or change the culture of the board, it could have been achieved by following the process that is available to all.

Interesting that almost 100 years ago, when the community agreement was formed and a challenge to the nomination process was discussed, a committee of 32 members, from the Western Section proclaimed, “We Are Not In Politics, we want to keep politics out of our village government” It’s quite ironic that a current day resident from the West, who would like to be Mayor, as well as the other FABGC block chose to inject politics into the system instead of choosing the long standing, all-inclusive process available to all that would have allowed for a single Community Agreement Party to remain in GC. So goes another tradition that differentiated GC and its unique form of Village Government.

I only hope that the FABGC nominated individuals that are participating in this process, who speak so often about respect, tradition and transparency, while at the same time publicly insult and disrespect our elected officials and anyone associated with them realize that they will be forever be know for dismantling the system and tradition that has existed in Garden City since its beginning.

A wise person once said about democracy “it is the worst system for electing representatives except when you compare it to all the other ones”. How true that is in our current situation.

Walter McKenna

Status of Fire Station 2

To the Editor:

to the Village’s current design plans to demolish and reconstruct the iconic firehouse on Edgemere Road. At the same meeting, the Committee repeated its prior requests, made to certain Trustees since the summer of 2020, for certain documents and information that are necessary for a proper due diligence review of the needs of Station 2 including, but not limited to, a Master Plan and Risk Assessment for the firehouse and an Apparatus Assessment/Survey of built-to-specification fire engines/ trucks. Other Garden City residents have asked the Village for similar information regarding Station 2 including a certain FOIL request from former Village trustee and Deputy Mayor Bruce Torino.

To date, the Committee has not received the documents, nor has it received a substantive response from the Trustees regarding the Committee’s reasonable alternative. The Trustees have not walked back prior statements that the Village will move forward with a presentation of revised design plans from the outside architect, PKAD, that includes the demolition of the firehouse and reconstruction of Station 2, which the architect stated at a July 16, 2020 BOT meeting may cost over $10,000,000.

The WPOA Firehouse Committee requests that our Board of Trustees provide the above documents, including those requested by former Village Trustee Bruce Torino, as soon as possible before any action, or expenditure of Village funds, is made with respect to PKAD’s design plans for Station 2. If Trustees ignore this reasonable request, it is our hope that prior to any future BOT meeting at which PKAD will present revised design plans, the Village will provide several business days’ prior notice for the Committee to review such plans, which courtesy was extended to the Trustees prior to the Committee’s Station 2 presentation at the December 1, 2020 BOT meeting.

The WPOA Firehouse Committee Cosmo Veneziale, Remy Bernardo, Nick Vernice, Maureen Dellacona, Steve Gorray, Carl Russo, TJ Michon and RoseAnn Vernice

The POA nominating process

To the Editor:

At the invitation of the Board of Trustees, the WPOA Firehouse Committee presented a detailed plan, at a December 1, 2020 BOT meeting, for the restoration of Fire Station 2 as a viable and potentially less costly alternative

ship is open to anyone residing in a particular section. In the east, five members (of 15) rotate off the committee each year. There are many steps taken to ensure active solicitation of anyone who is interested, including articles in the GC News and Life, emails (if supplied), EPOA website, etc. The EPOA Board of Directors then reviews submitted biographical information and votes for the five new members for a 3 year term. It is quite common for this to include people who are new to the village and/ or the POA. It is accurate to state that the Nominating Committee is not itself elected by popular vote. However, it is open to any resident, and includes a constantly rotating group to alleviate any “kingmakers’ from emerging.

Trustee Candidate slate – It is correct that each Nominating Committee selects one candidate for consideration. However, the process is by no means closed, as there are numerous actions that can be taken by those interested in a position.

First, you can submit your name to the Nominating Committee for consideration. Nominating Committees interview each candidate and make a selection. The complaint will be made that the Nominating Committee only chooses the incumbent or someone who has been involved with the POAs. There is some truth to this. Personally, I would have difficulty (although not impossible) choosing someone with absolutely no experience in our Village government to become a trustee. Since there are numerous opportunities to volunteer (i.e a Director for a POA, a member of one of the numerous Commissions we have, etc) I generally believe some experience is warranted for the most complex volunteer positions we have in the Village. However, challengers have been selected over incumbents, as evidenced by current Deputy-Mayor Bob Bolebruch, who himself challenged a sitting trustee, was selected and won his election.

I’ve read with continuing fascination over the last several weeks various accusations about the POAs and how we nominate candidates for Trustee. After being called “Tammany Hall Kingmakers”, self-serving and other implications, I thought it might be helpful to readers to learn how the process works from someone who has actually been involved and done something. As a member of the East 15 member nominating committee, I’d like to share the correct information.

Nominating Committees – member-

If you are not selected by the Nominating Committee and want to challenge that decision, you have options. Additional proposals for nominations as Village Mayor or Trustee, or School Trustee, may be made by petition filed with the EPOA Corporate Secretary at least 30 days prior to the January electors’ meeting and signed by not less than 15 resident (yes- only 15!) electors. Resident electors are anyone living in that section of the Village.

The names of any candidates (committee nominations or petitions) are publicized in various ways, including the EPOA website, GC News, etc. All residences of the East receive a postcard, with candidate information, mailed at least 10 days before the meeting letting them know of the January From page 2

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Resident Electors meeting, where candidates are voted on.

The January Resident Electors Annual Meeting, open to all residents of a POA, is where the vote on the trustee candidate occurs. If no challenge occurs, the Corresponding Secretary casts one representative vote. The only exception to this is when a challenge has occurred via the petition mentioned above; in that case, the vote is postponed until a primary is held 2 weeks later, open to all residents of that section. There is a full election – voting machines, poll inspectors – the whole thing! In addition, we have used our January meeting as a debate forum when there has been a challenge.

All POA resident electors (meaning residents) can vote directly for their candidate when there is a challenge (as has happened in recent years). It is completely incorrect to state (as has been said many times lately) that “neither all POA members nor all residents receive a semblance or say in whether such a candidate should be endorsed by the POA.” This statement is inherently false and incorrect.

After having the chance to submit your name to the Nominating Committee or challenging the selection by a simple petition, the respective POAs choose their nominee and the Village election is held. Is turnout low? Yes. Might it seem anti-climatic to vote if two or more candidates aren’t challenging for a position? Probably. But the opportunity to challenge exists and is really quite simple. Challengers do win, as evidenced by Deputy Mayor Bolebruch’s experience. Maybe if some of those so loudly criticizing the POAs actually attended a meeting or were involved at all, they would understand

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Email: Editor@GCNews.com

the process more completely.

Judy Courtney

Free stuff from Washington?

To the Editor:

Senator Charles Schumer wanting Uncle Sam to forgive the first $50,000 in outstanding college loans sounds great.  Who doesn’t want free stuff from Washington?

But what about the millions of American parents who saved and sacrificed to put their children through college.  What about the students who worked at part time jobs to attend college?

Millions benefited from being able to attend college on student loans. This has given them access to the middle class. Sadly, too many students then stuck Uncle Sam with the bill.

Despite being successfully employed for years at well-paying jobs, there are several hundred thousand former students with ample income who refuse to pay off their student loans. Taxpayers are left with billions of dollars in uncollected debts. Now Schumer wants Washington to just write off hundreds of billions in outstanding student loan debt.  Many larger private colleges have endowment funds ranging from millions to billions.  Why don’t they contribute to reducing their own graduating students debt instead of taxpayers?

Collecting some of these outstanding debts from those who can easily afford to is only fair.  Given that we are now burdened with over $27 trillion in longterm debt, equal attention must be paid to this scandal as well.  Why not start by denying federal and state tax refunds to those deadbeats who look for a free ride at our expense?

When will the White House and Congress speak up on this issue as well and introduce appropriate legislation

to assist in collecting these outstanding debts?  Time will tell.

Larry Penner

First sensation. Last sensation. To the Editor:

We have displayed in this issue of the Garden City News, our yearly, fullpage Memorial to the more than 60 Million innocent, preborn babies who have been killed by surgical abortion since the January 22, 1973 Supreme Court abortion rulings. This memorial message is sponsored by the Church of St. Joseph Respect Life Ministry and Knights of Columbus St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council 15809.

The title of our message refers to one of the first sensations we experienced after birth - being nestled in the loving arms of our parents, and, in contrast, to the last sensation that many of the 3,300 daily-aborted, unborn babies feel – the powerful suction of an abortion machine. These words may seem cruel, but that is what an abortion of an innocent baby is – cruel. It’s child abuse to the maximum.

For the past 48 years, our society has permitted the deliberate killing of these babies – 60+ million human, preborn babies - by abortion. Ponder that staggering figure. That is an average of more than 3,300 babies per day. Said another way, 3,300 babies will die by abortion today, and 3,300 more babies are scheduled to die by abortion tomorrow.

Day after day, the business of killing babies continues, masqueraded as healthcare.

Oddly, our society seems to value the protection of animals more than the protection of human babies. The media and celebrity personalities will often champion the actions of those who have taken steps to rescue or save members

Why did the BOT try to destroy our

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library, recreation department, mayor’s column, etc.) to stop giving their news to the Garden City News. This was an even more troubling development for publisher Meg Norris, as it could result in reduced circulation when readers sought community news from other sources.

What was the Board’s motivation for this? Was it an effort to reach more readers, by choosing a paper with wider circulation? No. At the time, the GC News had about 8,000 subscribers and the GC Life had about 2,000 subscribers within the Village. Many residents are unaware of the existence of the Garden City Life. But, the Board blundered ahead and signed an agreement with the GC Life anyway.

Again, what was the Board’s motivation for this? Was this initiative intended to save Village taxpayer’s money? No. In fact, quite a bit of our money was wasted. The Garden City News charges roughly $8,000 - $10,000 per year to publish the Village’s legal notices. In 2019, the Garden City Life’s “per line” rates were higher than those of the Garden City News. So, a conservative estimate of cost during the life of a 3 year agreement with the Garden City Life would be $30,000 or more. The Village is obligated to print its legal notices in only one paper, so this meant $30,000+ of pure waste.

What was the Board’s motivation for this? Was this simply one trustee’s grudge against a beloved local newspaper? This initiative did not come from only one trustee. There are 8 trustees

of the animal kingdom.

Yet, what about human babies? Do they not deserve the same consideration as animals? It’s a tragic irony that many of those who rightly have compassion for suffering animals heartlessly support the killing of human babies in the womb. This fatal inconsistency has taken a toll on our nation. Abortion, a once unthinkable procedure, is now commonplace, and the soul of America weeps for her lost children.

But there is hope on the horizon. National polls show that the tide of public opinion is changing. More and more Americans have come to recognize the error of the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and are now speaking out in greater numbers than ever before against the wanton destruction of human life.

With that said, the crisis of legalized abortion cries out for even more Americans to speak out against the cruel way the abortion industry treats our children.

A society that fails to take a stand to help the oppressed, proceeds at its own peril. Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Eli Wiesel, said it best. “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

In closing, please remember that every baby deserves to be loved. Their mothers do, too! We can make this a better world by working together to ensure that each mother and child is cherished and protected. God bless you. Choose Life!

The Church of St. Joseph Respect Life Ministry and The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council 15809

on our Village Board - - 2 from each section of the Village. The 8 trustees voted unanimously (8 – 0) to drop the GC News as the “paper of record.” In addition, the trustees unanimously agreed that Village departments would cease to provide the Garden City News with all community information: recreation news, GC Pool announcements, sanitation notices, etc.

Is there any public Board deliberation of this initiative that we can look to for an explanation? No. The Board makes most of its decisions in private, in direct violation of New York State Open Meetings Law. In fact, the Board continues this practice, even though taxpayers have had to foot the bill for the fallout of past Board violations of Open Meetings Law (Franklin Court Mews repurchase).

As taxpayers and Village residents, can’t we just ask our representatives why they did this? There must be some logical explanation, right? Village residents present at the January 2019 BOT meeting voiced their dismay and puzzlement at the Board’s action. One resident asked if this was a “temper tantrum.” Several residents asked why this drastic step was being taken. The Board refused to answer. The Board has never given an explanation to the publisher of the GC News, or to its subscribers and readers, or to the residents and taxpayers who are on the hook for $30,000+ of wasted money. We are left in the dark to wonder why our Village Trustees, who are supposed to act with our best interests at heart, would seek to deliver

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Library Board scrutinizes rate increase for security service

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“The latest update from Securitas states that an increase relates to prevailing wage rate of the state with health & welfare but the additional costs such as taxes and unemployment insurance go on top of that. So does security guards’ personal time off. This increase (dated to January 1) was for unemployment insurance benefits and personal time off as per the governor. The regional assures me that this increase we’re seeing in the rate reflects contributions to Albany, in the form of all the benefits that get paid out to Securitas’ employees. I asked for the breakdown of each item and they will provide this information after speaking to the firm’s comptroller. The regional manager said there is no rush to sign-off and agree to the rate increase proposed, and she told me that we (the Village and Library Board) can take our time to make sure we are good with everything,” Director Malagon said.

Malagon explained that on July 1, 2021 New York State will raise its rates for prevailing wages, but what the Library Board and Village was facing with the unemployment increase stems increases in unemployment costs New York residents had in 2020 due to Covid19. “These increases are not going to happen every January, the current proposed increase is atypical,” Malagon said..

Library Board Trustee representing the West POA Germaine Greco asked Malagon to find out from Securitas exactly what the hourly rate the security guard working at GCPL is paid, as typically just above the state-minimum wage would be their rate, for unarmed and basic-level hourly security firm employees. “These are unarmed guards who do not transport or carry cash and they don’t go into secure environments for the job,” she said.

A rate of $28.44 was stated by Securitas in their response to the village’s RFQ (request for qualifications) but that increased to over $31 per hour due to the timing of the contract for Library Security -- as it was after July 1, and the first day of Library reopening during the pandemic was Thursday, July 9, 2020. Malagon specified that the rate first went up “before we ever started our first hour of security service.”

Malagon agreed to follow-up with Securitas for more details as soon as possible.

Under review by Village

Library Board of Trustees’ Chairman J. Randolph Colahan said that this initial increase is still under review by Village of Garden City administration. He also asked Malagon to confirm that a rate of $31.63 for security service (not the hourly rate the guard earns) was and still is in effect for months of December 2020, January into February, at least. He observed that in all scenarios, the

GCPL Board is rightfully examining the cost “as this thing is just going up.”

Colahan revisited the prior years’ budget work sessions and Library meetings past, including working with former Garden City Police Inspector Michael Doyle for consultation on security. Doyle officially retired from the GCPD in September of 2019.

“We knew at the time Securitas was not the lowest bid but the police department recommended them. Subsequently the contract was signed by the village and we (the GCPL Board) only learned about this rate increase when it came before us to sign, and then we started to review the history. We are happy with Securitas and the services and will continue to work with them, seeking the answers from the vendor and from the village, and we expect to get answers on the rate increases satisfied,” he said at the January 11 meeting.

Chairman Colahan clarified, with rates coming up before the Board at its December meeting the Library Board did not approve any form of increases, and the Village of Garden City was asked to look into the finances involved. In addition Director Malagon was instructed to have vendor Securitas look into the breakdown of costs.

“They (Securitas) will come back to us with a recommendation of what they want to charge us, and my proposal is that we need security and that we continue to pay the $31.63 rate per hour, but we are still working with both the Village and Securitas to confirm that. Whatever the new rate that comes in (after Securitas reples, and with vetting by the Village) then we may decide to pay that rate for Securitas or put the security services out to bid again,” J. Randolph Colahan said at the January 11 GCPL Board meeting.

He also commented on what seems to be a very high overtime proposed rate for Securitas’ service at GCPL: “you would go from $32.44 per hour to $47.45 per hour, that is like a 50% increase and that is not correct,” he said last Monday.

Fellow Library Trustee Charles Murphy said that depending on the numbers you examine, rate increases put forward for the regular hours of security reflect between a 10% and 16% increase, “depending on what final hourly rates are.” Murphy commented that Colahan’s assessment of the overtime is spot-on, the $47.45 per hour would be “absurd.” Director Malagon outlined her next steps.

Library Board Vice Chair Peter D’Antonio said he would like to see a breakdown from the original $28.44 per hour to what led to the $31.63 hourly rate and now, a few dollars higher per hour (about $34 per hour) being proposed. “There is a 10% increase before we started and I don’t know how it happened,” he said last week. Colahan commented that since the Village of Garden

City and not the GCPL Board signed the initial contract and was made aware of the rate increase from last summer, the GCPL Board’s only resource was to question this when a request from Securitas arrived as library business. The Village and not the Library pays Securitas, Colahan noted.

Following the Library Board’s January 11 meeting, the Garden City News received the following statement, issued jointly by the Garden City Public Library and the Village of Garden City.

“Both the Village and Library Boards jointly agreed upon Securitas as the selected vendor from a state-approved list for providing security services at the Library. After jointly agreeing upon Securitas, a contract was executed in July of last year.

“The contract allowed Securitas to increase its charges to the Library if certain of its labor costs (such as state-mandated Prevailing Wages) increased. The contract also allows the Library to cancel the contract at any time for any reason.

“At this time, the Library and Village are reviewing the Securitas most recent price increases to assure they match Securitas’ allowed cost increases, and that its pricing remains competitive. Following that review, the Village and the Library will determine whether or not to continue with Securitas.”

Malagon recommended that the Library continue to pay Securitas at the $31.63 rate until the increase is resolved. That rate and not paying anything more than it -- through the end of February (February 28, 2021) was approved by a resolution of the GCPL Board.

During the public comments’ portion of the GCPL Board meeting Steve Ilardi, the Eastern POA president, asked the Board why they did not know there was potential for the increase.

“From what you said it was a 10% increase at the start in July, and when the contract terms are set in March with July a couple of months later, someone should have known about that increase. The state did not just wake up in July to impose the new prevailing wage as I am sure that came up months prior to that, saying it takes effect July 1, 2020. And the company has to plan on compensation for their people -- they knew before, even last March, that the raise was coming and what it would be. And I know Securitas’ staff and guards have not seen increases to what they receive... Somebody has had the wool pulled over their eyes, and somebody dropped the ball here,” Ilardi explained.

Ilardi suggested that the GCPL administration investigate what increases Securitas has implemented over the past five years, beginning with rate hikes every January 1 and July 1. The net effect he observes is moving from $28 per hour to $31 per hour and potentially $34 per hour within seven months.

“They acted like this increase was very unusual for January, but the Library and Village needs to know what you’re looking at moving forward,” he said.

Chairman Colahan said the GCPL Board was never informed of that increase, but the Village was. “As soon as this came up we questioned it, and we followed what was given to us by the village,” he said.

“From the time questions on the rates came up from the Library Board of Trustees, I have asked for an itemized spreadsheet for what line item costs are.

The reopening of the library happened in a very short number of weeks between late June and early July as the state and county moved to Phase II reopening with the Village and Library Board determining that we could reopen. But at that point we were putting finishing details on this security contract. A lot of back and forth emails occurred between late June and early July, but the prevailing wage increase went into effect on July 1, 2020. Those last discussions were just a week before that -- there was not a lot of a window of communications as we were in the pandemic, closed, and not implementing security service right away. Some of the information was not really exchanged between the time we moved ahead with security and the time that we started the contract,” Director Malagon commented.

Wanted: Children’s Room redesign Project Manager

In other Library/Village of Garden City business, Library Board Chair Colahan provided an update on the Library Children’s Room renovation and redesign project.

The Library has posted advertising for a construction manager job for the Children’s Room redesign project. On January 11. Colahan summarized this as a “part-time consulting position within the Incorporated Village of Garden City.” He said the project manager will be responsible for the oversight of the municipal library construction project, with oversight beginning with input at spec (specification) definition and bid generation, though the Children’s Room project completion.

“Expectation of services the CM would perform would be the review of work performed by construction contractors in various trades, with an estimated time commitment of five to 12 hours per week, depending upon completion of the project. CM will act as liaison between the architectural firm (H2M Architects + Engineers) the owner (Village of Garden City) and the trades and will ensure the project is completed on-time and on-budget,” Chairman Colahan read from the job advertisement. He noted that inquiries should be directed to the Village’s

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FABGC announces candidate for Trustee

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Lourdes France with over 400 people attending from across the U.S. Tom is Co-Chair of The Order of Malta’s Long Island Grants Committee for non-profit organizations, supporting and volunteering at the St. Martha’s food pantry in Uniondale, and hosting their Long Island Area Job Finding initiative.

Tom and Donna have been actively involved with Highbridge Voices, an award-winning chorale and academic program for underprivileged youth in the Bronx ages 8 to 18 and have been

Honorees and Event Chairs at their Annual Concert in NYC for the past 10 years which is their major fundraising event.

Tom currently serves on Hofstra University’s Zarb School of Business Board of Advisors, and served on the Long Island Forum for Technology (LIFT IT) Executive Committee

Tom is excited to be selected by FABGC, and to help achieve its goal of returning transparency, openness and resident participation to the Village government.

Board approves funds for Cathedral Ave. traffic study

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is a lot going on and ‘dieting’ the road would create a dedicated lane for the left turn for traffic going north, turning to reach the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Through traffic would then pass directly by, without ever having to brake and make a sudden stop with people turning left in front of them. This is just one of the many benefits to what we’ve proposed,” Filiciotto said at the November 19 Traffic Commission meeting.

The idea for a Traffic Calming Study grew out of discussions at several Central Property Owners’ Association meetings in recent years, culminating with a Garden City Traffic Commission meeting a week before Thanksgiving.

Cathedral Avenue resident Bryan Maher thanked the Village Board for “taking time to review and green-light this agenda item for the completion of the traffic study.” He noted that a traffic accident took place on Cathedral on Wednesday. January 13, just a day before the Board approved the Traffic Calming Study.

“The Central POA is unanimously behind the study and attention to Cathedral Avenue, so I thank the trustees for putting this on the agenda and taking steps tonight,” he said.

Walter McKenna, who attended the Board of Trustees’ meeting via Zoom asked about the cost for the Traffic Calming Study.

“As we’ve looked at issues in the village in the past, there were times when fixing situations for one road only moved the problem to another. Does this study consider that, or do separate studies for the village’s other north/south roads need to be completed in order to mitigate anything that moves from Cathedral Avenue onto and impacting other roads?” McKenna asked.

Essentially the same question was presented to consulting engineer Filiciotto during the Traffic Commission meeting earlier that evening, posed by Village Trustee Stephen Makrinos, wondering about potential for “knockon effects” to a parallel road, possibly Hilton Avenue.

Village Trustee Louis Minuto, the Board-appointed chairperson of the Village Traffic Commission began to answer McKenna’s inquiry by referencing details Filiciotto presented to the CPOA three months ago. Minuto noted that the volume of traffic observed on

Cathedral Avenue “would generally need to be twice the amount we see” for drivers to divert to other roads because of this type of traffic calming measures.

“Diversions” with traffic heading somewhere else due to any new measures put on a road start, as a Creighton Manning professional stated last Thursday, when a road generally has a volume of around 20,000 vehicles per day. Trustee Minuto adds that the professional opinion the village evaluated from Filiciotto of Creighton Manning specifies that there would not be a surge for another area, no emerging traffic problem or more volume directed elsewhere with solutions put forward for Cathedral Avenue.

Traffic Commission presentation

About 40 minutes before the Board of Trustees’ meeting started, Filiciotto spoke at the Village’s Traffic Commission meeting. He detailed what conditions on Cathedral Avenue indicate leading up to the Traffic Calming Study concept. Filiciotto also remained on Zoom for the Board of Trustees’ meeting, and Trustee Minuto asked him to summarize for the over 30 residents and general public that tuned in.

“We prepared the proposal and road diets seek to calm traffic; by calming traffic the goal is to really ease traffic speeds and accidents on Cathedral. It is not intended to create or move problems elsewhere, and if that ends up happening then we are all wrong. The study that we’re looking to do will prove that it will work, and I am fairly confident, after examining the three years’ worth of data on the traffic, that traffic levels on Cathedral are not at that point where you’d start to peel off a significant amount of traffic onto other roadways….Cathedral Avenue represents a great candidate for the type of mitigation that we are proposing and now we just need to perform the engineering study to prove this to Nassau County because it is a County road,” Filiciotto said.

During the Traffic Commission meeting, Village Administrator Ralph V. Suozzi offered background on Traffic Calming measures. Suozzi said Creighton Manning and the engineer’s work will encapsulate any requirements for a Traffic Calming Study “that Nassau County would want in there to accept a study as full and complete, so we wouldn’t have to approach them a

second time.”

“The presentation last fall was received well by both the Traffic Commission and the public (November 19). A unanimous Commission vote followed at the meeting to proceed with the proposal for a traffic study to be placed on the Board of Trustees’ agenda. I spoke with Frank and we’ve discussed speed humps in the Central section as well (also discussed last Thursday night). In conducting our due diligence for the village, I took Mr. Filiciotto’s proposal with blacking out the dollar figures involved and sent this to five other engineering firms. The next closest proposal for the contract received was about $20,000 more -- around $67,000, and another was for $87,000. Two other firms did not offer their services for this study, another firm had a conflict and another commented that the cost would be well over $100,000. I feel that the Creighton Manning LLP proposal is a very good cost-efficiency for the Village,” Suozzi stated.

During the Commission meeting, Trustee Minuto noted the potential for speed humps -- raised, longer proportions than bumps -- as mitigation of high vehicle speeds on Central section eastwest streets running perpendicular to Cathedral Avenue (those would be village-managed streets and not a Nassau County road like Cathedral is).

“It’s the numbered streets and just for a study at this point, not to implement tomorrow. But we have heard very good information about speed control with speed humps and it seems like a very reasonable idea,” Minuto said.

Of note Filiciotto had authored speed hump legislation implemented by the City of Yonkers. Filiciotto said in that instance a protocol had to be established “across the board in the municipality.”

“What you typically perform with traffic studies includes examining speeds, traffic volume and crash history, and you can apply traffic calming measures to a roadway based on the context of the roadway. If it’s residential then you might consider different things than you would for a more mixed (including commercial or schools’) location. Speed humps come to mind much but there are over 20 different traffic-calming measures or strategy that could be implemented in various scenarios, and the proposal prepared (for Garden City) looks at traffic calming holistically for the numbered streets

(in the Central) as the speed humps can be a specific aspect. But in looking at this holistically the village would evaluate any significant impediment (speed humps) on Fourth Street, for example, impacting traffic on Fifth since those are parallel routes in kind of a grid,” he said.

Traffic professionals noted how the village would be doing the “grunt-work up front” by looking into speeds and data. Speed humps and signage are not the only means of addressing safety that will be vetted for Garden City’s Central section.

“There are other techniques that a municipality can use that are less invasive than a speed hump that would achieve the same result,” the engineer explained to the Traffic Commission, suggesting a total of seven or eight strategies to be considered for a method to reduce speeding and increase safety around the Central section,” Filiciotto said.

Might work on other roads

The holistic design scheme of Garden City’s traffic issues was revisited later in the evening.

Walter McKenna asked if following the traffic-calming work to address Cathedral Avenue, similar roadway mitigation and Traffic Calming could be suggested and ultimately put into place for other heavily-traveled roads in Garden City. Filiciotto said that potential exists.

“This type of project is something that we typically see on Long Island with two lanes for each direction, where you might not necessarily have the traffic volume to warrant that capacity -- then you can see the traffic speeds climb higher than wanted (and increasing safety risks). This is the type of study, if we are able to move through it successfully and Nassau County agrees with it, and then it’s implemented and the residents embrace it, this could be replicated throughout the Village of Garden City. There are a number of other roads, and roads of a similar nature with Washington Avenue being one of them, that could be looked at and considered,” Filiciotto explained.

Trustee Minuto called the Traffic Calming plans an opportunity to “be a game-changer in this village for road safety.”

Library Board scrutinizes rate increase for security service

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Human Resources department.

Village of Garden City Trustee Colleen Foley, liaison to the Library Board, said the environmental study was recently completed for pre-construction protocols for the Children’s Room Project. Library Director Malagon was awaiting confirmation of what testing needs to be done. “Chairman Colahan and I, right prior to tonight’s meeting, were discussing pulling the team together in

getting the meeting with H2M going. I also spoke with Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi today about this. I thank him, Mr. Colahan, Marianne Malagon and the Library staff for all their efforts on this project,” she said.

With an update of Garden City Public Library’s Reopening Committee, the idea of presenting every patron with a small card or piece of paper to indicate how long of a period they will have to visit inside the library during a particular day they arrive was brought

up. Timing visits would be aimed at reducing capacity and keeping enough distances inside. Overall the goal would be specifying the time per visit and allowing the security guard to be aware of how long someone can reasonably stay at the library, with precautions due to the pandemic.

There was also discussion on having GCPL staff make announcements over speakers and the phone system for a reminder. Of note, Malagon said there was a decrease in total visitors to the

library between December and early January so additional measures may not need to be implemented.

The Library Board voted to continue the safety measure of not holding programs, gatherings, events and lectures through February 28. The continuation of this “pause” will be revisited once again at the Library Board’s next meeting on February 8th.

Why did the BOT try to destroy our local newspaper?

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a fatal blow to our popular home town newspaper.

The Garden City News reported on this issue a few days after the BOT announcement. Village resident reaction to the Board’s aggression was swift and on point. Here are several excerpts of on line comments reacting to the Garden City New coverage of this issue (https://www.gcnews. com/articles/village-considering-dropping-gc-news-as-official-paper/):

From “Francis E.”: The idea that the Garden City Village Board may not designate The Garden City News as the official Garden City newspaper possibly reflects a hostile attitude towards

a publication which we citizens of Garden City regard as representing our freedom of speech in commenting on issues of great concern for our beloved Village…. America was founded on the principle of freedom of expression. Attempts to intimidate a newspaper violate that principle which is upheld in the Constitution of the United States of America.

From “Glad I moved”: Scary development. Freedom of the press, no matter how small the press may be, is a pillar of the U.S. way of life. A government entity trying to quash a new source is something that deserves national attention.

From “LMR”: The current BOT is comprised of too many egotistical bullies. They have driven good people from

committees and other involvement in Village government. I know because I am one of them. VOTE THEM OUT. Fellow residents, please be sure to vote in the March 16, 2021 Village wide Board of Trustee elections. Remember, the 8 Board members who unanimously voted to silence the Garden City News in 2019 are the same 8 who currently sit on the Board. Three of those 8 are running for office in March: Stephen Makrinos, Mark Hyer, and Bob Bolebruch. We need more than just 1 or 2 new faces on the Board. We need to vote in the full slate of FABGC candidates: Cosmo Veneziale for Mayor, and the following 4 candidates for Village Trustee: Mary Carter Flanagan (West), Bruce Chester (Estates), Terry Digan (Central) and

Tom O’Brien (East)

If you share the concerns of FABGC, please consider joining this effort by emailing info.fabgc@gmail.com and follow us at fabgc.org. You can also contact our outreach contacts and your neighbors: Cosmo Veneziale, Mary Carter Flanagan, Tom O’Brien, Terry Digan, Bruce Chester, Mickey Paxton, Donald MacLeod, Effie Campbell, Deidre Orr, Arlene Chianese, Betsy Lenhart Andromidas, George Salem, Rich Corrao, John Cantwell, Charlie Kelly, Sivan Chapman, Josh Chapman, Mike Ryder, Molly Fiedler, George Evans, Suzey Samuels, Michele King, Glenn King, Nancy Trabulsi, Kerry Koslo, and Bill Kavan.

WPOA nominates Bolebruch for Mayor

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he will not seek a subsequent term on the Board. He referenced how recently, Trustee Brian Daughney served as mayor from 2017 to early 2019, and then has continued again as a trustee representing the Estates section in the last two years.

“I would just serve the two years and not look to maintain or to continue on as a village trustee. I know certain trustees have done so; over 100 years I believe it was 42 times that a mayor served as a trustee in the years following their term as mayor. In addition to Trustee Daughney, former Garden City Mayor Frank Tauches and also Gerry Lundquist, who came from the West POA, did that. So I want the public to know that if I am elected I would just serve these two years and I would not go beyond,” he said at the WPOA meeting.

Litigation against MTA

At the POA meeting Bolebruch also offered an update on the Village’s progress in pursuing litigation against the LIRR/MTA over the 93-foot-high utility poles as the new skyline of the Estates’ section neighborhoods. The deputy mayor said the village’s contracted law firm, Berkman Henoch Peterson Peddy

& Fenchel, P.C. and Attorney Joseph E. Macy has been working on some draft forms and Mayor Dr. Theresa Trouvé had authorized paperwork for processing legal filings.

“He will be submitting a notice of default in regards to the lawsuit over the installation of the poles. The other goal is to give the residents an opportunity to speak with and address Mr. Macy. However there is a line that we’re not able to or going to cross in attorney-client privilege. Mayor Trouvé has this as an upcoming announcement, that a venue will be selected such as the senior center or the Garden City Casino. Mr. Macy will be there to explain in detail exactly what legal documents he’s filed, as well as information in regards to that. Macy will also open up the floor to questions at that event but there may be some questions posed to him that he can’t answer. But at least this will give our residents the opportunity to understand the direction that legal processes are going in, and exactly what our thought process is as well as his professional practice and thoughts are in the filing,” Deputy Mayor Bolebruch said.

A Western section resident commented that, “the LIRR has already extended those monster poles over to Weyford Terrace.” He is concerned that

the Village is pursuing high-cost litigation and upon reviewing the situation near the LIRR tracks, along Main Avenue, he does not believe there can be any recourse where the utilities would be able to be buried underground along Main Avenue or otherwise in that vicinity. He told the WPOA trustees and audience, “that is just not going to work and I don’t know why as a Village we are spending a lot of money, for something I cannot see having any shot to be corrected.”

Trustee Stephen Makrinos was also confirmed by the WPOA as a candidate to return to the Village Board of Trustees. He was one of the four village trustees who did not vote to approve the contract with Berkman Henoch Peterson Peddy & Fenchel, P.C. at the Board’s October 22, 2020 special meeting. The contract is for “the rates recited within the proposed retainer agreement, but not to exceed $100,000 without further resolution of this Board.” Funding was appropriated from Village surplus.

Deputy Mayor Bolebruch noted that “different trustees voted yes or no for the hire of the law firm.”

“Initially I voted no for the contract, but as a Board of Trustees we have committed six figures to pursuing the

litigation. I wanted to have an understanding of exactly what the playing field was, and in order to understand what was going on, who was with us and how funds would be appropriated. Once I understood that I then voted and the lawsuit is being pursued,” he said (after Mayor Trouvé broke the 4-4 tie).

“In doing that, in my opinion, I understand some folks may look and say to themselves ‘those poles would never come down.’ But the bottom line is I think that Garden City’s residents deserve that right. Residents deserve the right to stand in front of a judge and to present their points. After listening to Mr. Macy’s presentation on the research done on this and how the suit would proceed forward, I was actually quite encouraged with the information he’s presented. Regardless if those poles are up or not, if in the event a judge would rule in our favor, then the MTA/LIRR would have to make adjustments to this situation. But that is way too far down the road,” Deputy Mayor Bolebruch said to the WPOA members. He advised that when the open meeting with Attorney Macy is scheduled, these would be questions residents could present to him at that time.

Local assemblyman backs legislation to resume high school sports

BY GARY SIMEONE

New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra wants to see full contact high school sports like football and lacrosse return to the field of play. Ra, of Nassau County’s 19th Legislative District, supports legislation that would pave the way for these sports to resume their schedules in the spring season.

“ This dates back to last summer when State Governor (Andrew) Cuomo and the state DOH (Department of Health) issued their guidelines on high school sports, ” said Ra. “ At the time they allowed for low to medium risk sports like tennis and cross-country to resume but sports like football, basketball and lacrosse, which were deemed high-risk for COVID-19 transmission, were indefinitely postponed. ”

Ra said a colleague of his, Assemblyman Colin Schmitt of the 99th Legislative District in Rockland County, initially proposed the legislation last summer.

“ We actually held a press conference and rally last August in front of the Section VIII administration center in Garden City, showing our support for the return of full contact high school sports, ” said Ra.

Nassau County’s Section VIII governing body (NYSPHSAA) gives the final word on allowing for inter scholastic athletics to begin play or to resume their seasons. As of now, the organization has decided against the return of sports deemed to be high risk for the transmission of COVID19.

Ra said that surrounding states such as Connecticut, New Jersey and

Pennsylvania have held their football seasons in the fall and many of the schools’ basketball seasons are currently underway.

“ From the data I’ve seen so far in other states, I believe there has been one positively identified case of the coronavirus from the resumption of their sports seasons. I know that parents and student-athletes, particularly on Long Island, are frustrated with the current situation. ”

He said that with the spring sports season around the corner, he’d like to see updated and revised guidelines from the state on when sports considered high-risk can begin their seasons.

“ I think the issues arise not from physically playing the games, but from off the field activities when individuals are not following proper protocols like the mask wearing and social distancing, ” said Ra. “ For many of these student -athletes who had a lost season last spring, this may be their final chance to play high school sports. Not playing could be detrimental to their education and the possibility of not getting into the college of their choice. ”

Ra said it was important to move quickly on a decision to resume highrisk sports so that school districts and athletic departments could prepare themselves for what they need.

“ People will need to know what they need for their programs and schedules, like getting safety protocols in place for logistics and transportation, the necessary equipment and any additional PPE for players and coaches. A decision needs to come sooner rather than later on this. ”

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Adult Art Class at Cluett Hall

The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer an adult art class this fall. This 10-week program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/ still-life in pastel from photographs. Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America.

Classes will be held Fridays beginning February 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. The cost of this program will be $140. Please note: Masks must be worn during class and each participant must fill out a COVID survey sheet before each class to attend. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City.

The first lesson includes a portrait and landscape demonstration. At that time, a supply list is provided. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required as they move at their own pace and level of expertise.

To register for this session, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

After School Enrichment Programs for Grades K to 3

Garden City Recreation and Parks is working in conjunction with Mad Science to offer after school enrichment programs in St. Paul’s Center (108 Rockaway Avenue). Each program is one hour in length and will run for six week.

These programs are offered to

Garden City residents in the kindergarten through third grades. Classes are limited to ten children. Children will have to wear a mask during each session.

The class offerings are as follows:

MAD SCIENCE

Mondays beginning February 8 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Mad Science provides innovative, hands on experiments and activities in science related themes such as Crazy Chemworks, Science Mania, and Nasa Space Academy. A different theme will be explored each week.

“CRAYOLA” ARTIST’S PASSPORT

Tuesdays beginning February 2 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Travel the world through art! Kids will explore far off places and learn about the people who live there. They will experiment with Crayola brand products while trying art techniques of the places they are exploring.

BRIXOLOGY

Fridays beginning February 5 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Engineers shape the world in this after school program!

Each class, kids will step into the shoes of an engineer and build various engineering-inspired LEGO® projects. They will explore mechanical, structural, aerospace, nautical, and bioengineering while using critical thinking, cooperation, and creative problem-solving to test and improve creations.

The cost of this program is $187, checks only made payable to “LI Steam Group”. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Space is limited.

GCHS Boys Fencing Team opens season, title defense

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The Trojans opened the season and the defense of their 2020 Nassau County Championship on Tuesday, January 19th with a home win against Herricks High School. The meet was held in the gym with no fans in attendance and all competitors and coaches observing social distancing rules.

The boys started the season off with a strong performance, defeating Herricks 20-7. The boys meet was led by a 9-0 sweep by the foil squad, including senior Captain Andrew Burns (3-0), and juniors Jordan DeNaro (3-0), Joe Armstrong (2-0) and Ioakim Marinos (1-0). The épée squad con-

tributed 6 wins with 2 wins each from senior Captain Ryan Bradley (2-1) and senior Aidan Rosenblatt (2-1), along with single wins from sophomores Michael Siragusa (1-1) and Louis Rivera (1-0). The sabre squad also contributed 5 wins including 3 wins from junior Alex Pasqualina (3-0) and single wins from senior Captain Grant Scarangella (1-1) and junior Nicholas Michael (1-2).

The boys are looking forward to the rest of the season including meets next week against Valley Stream, Jericho and perennial powerhouse Great Neck South.

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Coaches:

Pasqualina with an aggressive strike.

Jordan DeNaro lunging for another score.

Andrew Burns prepares himself for the attack.

Louis Rivera lunges for the point.

Ryan Bradley scores another point.

Front row (left to right): Dermot Crimmins, Reggie Wenk, Jaxson Pepicelli, Carter Fecht

Back row (left to right): Dermot Smith, Lucas Doggendorf, Ian Miller, Matthew Jendras, Declan Carroll, Ryan Carey

Missing: Callum Paton, Liam Moylan, Andrew Seifert

Drew Carey and Chris Jendras

GCHS Girls’ Fencing Team opens season with win over Herricks

The Trojans opened the Varsity Fencing season on 1/19/21 with a 17-10 win at home against Herricks High School.   Given the events of the past 9 months, it was unclear that a season would happen and the girls are grateful for the opportunity to compete.

For those unfamiliar with the High School format, each meet consists of three rounds of nine bouts, three for each weapon - saber, foil and épée.  The winner is the fencer to reach five touches or the fencer with the most touches at the end of the three-minute bout.  A tie at the end of regulation goes to a one minute overtime period where a fencer is awarded “ priority ” based on chance and that fencer will win at the end of the one minute unless the other fenc -

er scores a touch.  A team point is awarded for every bout won and the team that reaches 14 points first wins the meet, though fencing continues until all 27 bouts have been fenced.

There are very different strategies and techniques utilized by the fencers based on the weapon. There are slashing high speed attacks in saber.  In foil, there are quick attacks and also more playing cat and mouse.  The target in épée is the entire body, and there is a lot of strategizing prior to attacking.  All weapons truly involve playing a type of physical chess.

During this opening meet, the girls were led to victory in large part due to a 9-0 sweep by the épée squad consisting of senior Fran DiStefano (3-0), sophomores Dian Wakeham

Sophomore Dian Wakeham (right) also went a perfect 3-0

Sophomore Alexa Andron attacks in saber.

Senior Captain Fran DiStefano (right) opens season 3-0!

Senior Saber Co-Captain Annaliese Etienne shows good form

Junior Captain Sophia Ortiz fencing foil

GCHS Girls’ Fencing Team opens season with win over Herricks

(3-0), Cate Rovelli (2-0) and Victoria Williams (1-0). The foil squad contributed 5 wins, with junior Sophia Ortiz and freshman Ana Gaztanaga both going 2-1 and sophomore Amanda Pinou (1-0) contributing a win.  The saber squad contributed three wins with senior Annaliese Etienne going (1-2) and sophomore Alexa Andron going (2-1).

Due to COVID-19, spectators are not allowed at the meets this season.  However, we expect that meets going forward will be viewable on YouTube. Please check the High School athletics page for the link and log to check out this exciting sport!

The remaining season schedule:

1/23 – Manhasset, 10 a.m. 1/25 – Valley Stream, 4:30 p.m. 1/26 – Great Neck South, 4:30 p.m.

1/27 – at Jericho, 5:00 p.m.

1/30 – Hewlett, 10:00 a.m.

1/30 – Roslyn, 12:15 p.m.

2/2 – at Cold Spring Harbor, 6:00 p.m.

2/4 – at Oyster Bay, 5:00 p.m.

2/9 – at Syosset, 5:00 p.m.

TIGER TENNIS ACADEMY

WEEKEND BEGINNER PROGRAM

Ages 4-14 Classes Begin February 6th All classes held in the Bubble behind the GC pool

11 WEEK SEMESTER: FEB 6 to MAY 2nd Available Times

Sat 130-230pm (10-14yrs)

Sat 230-330pm (6-9 yrs)

Sat 330-430pm (10-14yrs)

Sun 1030-113am (4-5yrs)

Sun 1130-1230pm (6-9yrs) Sun 1230-130pm (10-14yrs)

Sun 130-230pm (10-14yrs) Sun 230-330pm (6-9yrs) Sun 330-430pm (10-14yrs)

For more information and class schedules please visit www.tigertennisacademy.com/garden-city-winter-kids-tennis-classes/

Sophomore Victoria Williams (right) contributes a win

Cate Rovelli (right) fencing épée

Garden City Community Park News

Youth Senior Tennis Clinic

Due to demand, we are starting a Youth Senior Tennis Clinic for kids that want to play on their high school team. We will be offering classes on Sunday 4–5:30 p.m. for 6 weeks beginning Sunday Jan 31 thru March 7. The goal of the clinic is to prepare your player for the up coming tennis season thru drills and game playing.   Cost of clinic will be $260 and participants must be in 7th grade through 12th grade.

Adult Winter Tennis Lessons

The Department of Recreation and

Parks offers a wide variety of lessons tailored to the needs of the Garden City Adult community. The adult tennis lessons are open to adults 18 years of age and up who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. In order to create sessions geared to the preferences and skills of residents, our head pros will group people on the same abilities together according to the registrations they receive.  Even if you took lessons in the fall, you still have register for the winter session. To learn more or to download an application please visit the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Ave) or

https://gardencityrecreation.org/tennis. Lessons will start the week of February 1.

Tennis Contract Court Time Available

Prime tennis contract court times are still available for this indoor season at the Community Park Tennis Center! For more information and pricing or if you are interested in joining a contract group, please call Steve Espey at (516) 465-4075.

Tennis Center Etiquette Reminder

We kindly remind all of our tennis players to please reframe from entering the tennis courts until your scheduled time begins. If you are early, please wait in the Tennis Clubhouse until one minute before your court time and then proceed to your court. In order to create a courteous environment, we ask players to please end at the specified time. Do not finish a set or play one more point so that the next scheduled group has the opportunity to start on time.

Senior Citizen Tennis Time

The Department of Recreation and Parks is happy to announce that “Senior Citizen Time” is expanding at the Garden City Tennis Center. Senior residents can now take advantage of the $24 per hour per court rate on the newly expanded time period of Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. To make a court reservation, please call the Tennis Clubhouse at 483-2525.

2020-21 Tennis and Platform Tennis Rates

During the seasonal play, our tennis and platform tennis facility will be open from 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. daily. For the court availability, please call the Community Park Clubhouse at (516) 483-2525.

PLATFORM TENNIS RATES

$32 per hour for each court TENNIS RATES

(Monday through Thursday)

7 a.m. to 9 a.m. - $34 per hour

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - $44 per hour

6 p.m. to 11 p.m. - $64 per hour (Friday)

7 a.m. to 9 a.m. - $34 per hour

9 a.m. to 11 p.m. - $44 per hour (Saturday and Sunday)

7 a.m. to 1 p.m. - $64.00 per hour

1 p.m. to 11 p.m. - $44.00 per hour (Seniors)

Mon – Fri / 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. - $24.00 per hour

Stay Connected with Garden City Recreation

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