The Garden City News (3/3/23)

HOOPS FOR HOPE

BOT unanimously opposes casino at Nassau

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Board of Trustees may be facing a divisive election in midMarch, but at the February 21st board meeting the trustees stood united as they “adamantly opposed” the proposed casino for the Nassau Hub in Uniondale.

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution stating the Village of Garden City’s opposition to a casino and ancillary development at the Hub. The Las Vegas Sands has proposed a casino on 80 acres of the Nassau Coliseum site, east of the village.

The Board of Trustees, in its resolution, urges Nassau County government to not authorize “the transfer of the license agreement for the Nassau Hub property and proposed ancillary uses at the site.”

Hoops for Hope will return to Garden City High School’s gym on Monday, March 6th. Come cheer on the Challenger Basketball and help raise funds for the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation, which raises funds for kids with cancer and other illnesses. See page 64

Village considering purchase of three new fire engines

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Garden City Village Board of Trustees discussed a $3.3 million bond resolution to cover the purchases of three new fire trucks at its February 21st meeting.

The new trucks would mean that the village would have a uniform fleet of frontline trucks across the village’s three fire stations.

During the February 21 Board of Trustees meeting,

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale stated that fire safety is the Village’s number one priority. The safety of the village is paramount, he said, though a decision on the composition of the GCFD fleet is pending further analysis. The Board of Trustees planned to continue its discussion on the bonding and purchase of three trucks at its March 2 meeting (which took place past this week’s print deadline).

On February 21, resident

Bob Orosz asked questions about the proposed fire trucks, which would cost $3.3 million, and said he hopes the Board of Trustees responsibly evaluates the high costs involved.

“As the saying goes in woodworking, I am hoping we can ‘measure twice and cut once,” he told the trustees.

Garden City Fire Chief Matthew Pearn said as of early 2023 the fleet of GCFD rigs are

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The Garden City resolution states, “the Board notes that the presence of a casino and proposed ancillary uses at the Nassau Hub would result in a negative impact on our quality of life that would be dramatic, and the placing of a 24-hour casino and proposed ancillary uses in the heart of Nassau County would permanently impact the character of the surrounding communities.”

Trustee Bruce Torino proposed the resolution, which was followed by a reading of the resolution by Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan.

“Whereas the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City has received considerable input from residents opposing a casino and other uses at the Nassau Hub site, and Whereas the serious security issues that surround casinos are well-known including illegal activity, crime, human sex trafficking, prostitution, DWI’s drugs and problem gambling, and the impacts on our village’s roadways which are already overburdened with traffic, would be significant,” she said.

The Board’s resolution continues, “the Village implores Nassau County to look towards appropriate uses of this property that will enhance our communities rather than negatively impact them.”

Trustee Torino moved the resolution, which was seconded by Trustee Bruce Chester, and all of the Board members voted in favor. The Board action follows local meetings in which Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and other officials addressed the potential casino development and the potential problems it could cause.

A good

There is a modern myth that many people have bought into, that “developing land” is “progress” and progress is always a good thing.

That’s the line that has been used to sell the proposed casino in the Nassau Hub in Uniondale, in spite of the opposition of the towns nearest to it. Leaders in those towns are concerned that a large casino and ancillary developments will change the quality of life in the heart of Nassau by bringing in more traffic as well as crime related to gambling.

Proponents of the casino point to the number of jobs it might bring to Nassau County. But as the current unemployment rate on Long Island is currently only 2.3% that seems like a

weak argument.

As the site of the casino would be very close to Hofstra and Nassau Community College, officials at those schools are rightly concerned that their students could be negatively impacted by the lure of gambling. Indeed, gambling addiction is a serious problem among teens and young adults. We have even heard whispers about high school students right here in Garden City engaging in illegal sports betting.

We agree with the unanimous resolution passed by the Garden City Board of Trustees to oppose the casino development.

Whether county officials are listening is another question.

The Baymack Team

Two issues

To the Editor:

When people run for election, it’s normal to find out how they would vote on certain issues important to voters— not to continue for 30 years by saying we have to go through various studies costing hundreds of thousands of dollars and delaying decision making. We’ve done all those studies!

As for me, I just want to address two issues in this letter that are important to me (of course the other issues are important, but I want to limit the consideration).

• St. Paul’s Property

• The gambling casino

I am for demolition from Day 1. I am against the gambling casino 100%

I am asking every candidate running for Trustee of the Village including for Mayor, to state unequivocally whether or not they would vote for demolition of in the case of St. Paul’s and against the gambling casino. Their answers will go a long way in how I vote.

I don’t care if they’re running in the Community Agreement, through FABGC or independently. I only care how they are going to vote for the benefit of Garden City as a whole and the issues I’m interested in.

Therefore, I ask and challenge each candidate to publish in the Garden City News how they would vote on the issues above, i.e. demolition of St. Paul’s and the gambling casino.

Thank you. God bless all the candidates, including those who disagree in good faith with my personal preferences.

Ray McRory

Actions speak louder than words

To the Editor:

The headline to Mary CarterFlanagan’s campaign message last week was “we are better when we work together”. This is certainly a sentiment that everyone would seem to agree with. But, it seems ironic to me. FABGC trustees have been quite direct in their refusal to engage with Property Owner

Association members (not just Officers, but all members!) As a reminder, the POAs are the oldest civic organizations in the Village, open to all residents. FABGC will argue that we are actually a political organization, but that is a different conversation.

Most recently, Trustee Flanagan announced an Informational Meeting about the Governor’s proposed legislation on zoning, open to “community leaders”. Since this is one of the most critical issues facing the Village, wouldn’t you think leaders from all organizations would be invited? The list of invitees is long and includes groups such as PTA, GCAA Baseball, Thunder Football and many others. But nowhere is there any invitation to any POA, even though they have over 1,000 dues paying members. Additionally, the POAs sponsored a Card Signing event this week, with residents writing postcards to elected leaders with their concerns about both the Hub and Zoning. It was a “night of action,” providing residents an easy way to have their voices heard. All Trustees were invited. None showed up, despite them telling residents how important it is to reach out to elected officials. (Trustee O’Brien did respond that he was unavailable.) “Working together” to me means working with everyone—regardless of whether they are on your “team” or not.

If FABGC really believes in “working together”, they certainly have a strange way of showing it.

Judy Courtney

Let’s be better, GC

To the Editor:

When I joined a group of residents two years ago to improve our village government and challenge an entrenched one party system it seemed near impossible. Many thought it was, and not a small number of residents supported us but were reluctant to have their name associated with the group for fear of retaliation. During the last two years I have forged close relationships with

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Mayor Cosmo Veneziale seeks re-election

BY MAYOR COSMO VENEZIALE

Prior to being elected Mayor, in 2020 I was a member of the WPOA Fire House Committee with a group of dedicated residents. As an Architect, I was able to provide my professional expertise to analyze and prevent the proposed demolition of the Edgemere Fire House, a.k.a. Station No. 2 promulgated by the prior Board of Trustees. I provided pro bono professional architectural services to the WPOA Fire House Committee for the alteration design and restoration of the Edgemere Fire house. My and the committee’s efforts resulted in saving the Edgemere Fire House, determining a need for a Village Fire Safety Master Plan and saving Village residents millions of taxpayer dollars.

In March of 2021, I was elected Mayor as part of the FABGC slate of candidates in an historic election. Unfortunately, during the second month of my term the horrific Madigan family fire occurred. This tragedy had me immediately form the Mayor’s Village Fire Safety Committee headed by Deputy Mayor Tom O’Brien. My call for resident volunteers included former Trustee Bruce

Let’s get out and vote!

SUBMITTED BY THE JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

We have a village election upcoming on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 to elect our next mayor and three trustees.

Unlike the past two elections, fear of contracting COVID is no longer a valid excuse to use an absentee ballot. You may use an absentee ballot if you cannot vote in person if a) you are not in town, b) you have permanent or temporary illness, b) you are primary caregiver for someone ill or disabled, or d) in a VA hospital or prison.

have moved out of Garden City but have not changed their voter registration, they are not permitted to vote in the village election. If anyone encourages you to use an absentee ballot for your non-resident adult children, you should also report that to Mr. Suozzi. It is acceptable to use an absentee ballot for your children who are away at college and still live at home otherwise. One final reminder, you cannot sign the application or the actual absentee ballot on behalf of your child at college, he or she needs to sign both the application and the absentee ballot.

Torino, Garden City volunteer firemen, the Fire Chiefs and resident NYC Fire Department firemen. All of the volunteers who answered my call remained. After much research and analysis, the committee determined the apparatus

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New York State does not allow “voting by mail” and you should not use an absentee ballot in that manner. You are only legally allowed to use an absentee ballot if you have one of the valid excuses above. If a supporter of one the candidates encourages you to use an absentee ballot for the convenience of “voting by mail”, you should report that to our Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi - rsuozzi@gardencityny.net

Another reminder, if your children

Visit https://www.gardencitycap. org/how-to-vote for additional information on how to vote in-person and by absentee ballot.

Most important, please come out to vote on Tuesday, March 21st. We have a dedicated group of 8 residents who have put their names forward for your consideration. We owe it to each of them to have a great turnout!

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Property Owners Associations plan upcoming events

The Property Owners Associations are hosting several exciting events over the coming weeks, open to all residents. On Wednesday, March 8, the Estates POA is co-hosting a monthly meeting with all POAs. This meeting will provide some important Village updates as well as a Meet and Greet of the POA candidates for Board of Trustee positions. This is a great opportunity to spend some informal time with the candidates, getting to know them and their vision for the Village. The meeting will be held at St. Paul’s Cottages from 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

If you are unable to attend this meeting, the candidates will be hosting a Zoom Meet and Greet on Thursday, March 9, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Candidates will have an open

Runner in Red gives “Thumbs Up” to cure lung cancer

forum, answering your questions and engaging in lively discussions with residents. Details of this meeting will be shared early next week. Finally, the POAs are again hosting their annual event to share some fun information about the Village and our history. This year’s event is “Horses and Courses” and will offer some fascinating information about Garden City's unique history of horse racing (who knew Garden City was the site of the first horse race in North America!) and its many beautiful golf courses. Cocktails and light fare will be served. Get to know your neighbors and learn more about your hometown! Scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, Information and registration for this free event will be sent next week. As always, this event is open to all residents.

Peggy and James Murphy, members of the Murphy family in Garden City, give a “Thumbs Up to Cure Lung Cancer.” Murphy family members will help at the finish line of the Runner in Red 5K on March 18 to start the process of collecting “Thumbs Up” photos for a collage to promote a cure. Register for the race/walk at RunnerinRed.com, and give a “Thumbs Up!”

Want to help cure lung cancer?

Give us a Thumbs Up!

The Runner in Red 5K will introduce a new feature to its cure lung cancer campaign at Eisenhower Park on March 18 – a “Thumbs Up to Cure Lung Cancer” photo contest.

Organizers of the race/walk that raises funds to cure lung cancer will provide a “screen” at the finish line where you can have your “Thumbs Up” photo taken – which will automatically enter you in the contest for prizes.

The goal is to collect photos and showcase them in a collage to highlight the need for a cure for this disease that takes the lives of 250,000 Americans each year. The photo contest will run through the summer and a drawing will be held November 1 at the start of national Cure Lung Cancer Month to select winners and award prizes.

If you support a cure and want to show it, get your photo taken at the race March 18. Or you can take your own “Thumbs Up to Cure Lung Cancer” picture – individually or with a group – and upload it to our website at RunnerinRed.com.

The Runner in Red 5K supports a cure for lung cancer in memory of

Barb Murphy, wife of Tom Murphy, author of the Boston Marathon mystery novel, “Runner in Red.” Barb was a marathon runner as well as an age-group winner at the Garden City Turkey Trot. She was diagnosed with non-smokers lung cancer in 2007 and fought the disease valiantly before passing away in 2013. She worked tirelessly to create awareness for the need for a cure so, as she said, “No one else gets this.”

In 2014, the Murphy family created a Foundation to continue Barb’s “action mantle” along with calling attention to the benefits of screening and early detection to save lives. The Runner in Red novel, the 5K race and a charity beer, Barb’s Beer, all work in combination to advance the cause.

A team from Northwell Health’s Cancer Institute will be on hand at the race March 18 also with information on screening and early detection.

Major sponsors for the Runner in Red 5K include Hilton Capital Management, Katten and CIM Group.

To participate in the Runner in Red 5K race/walk, and for information on how to upload a “Thumbs Up” photo, visit RunnerinRed.com.

Musical trio to entertain at Historical Society

Musicians Bob

and Ron

will entertain at the Historical Society on Sunday, March 12.

Back by popular demand! Mary O’Dowd returns to the Garden City Historical Society on March 12 at 3:00pm. She and fellow musicians— Ron D’Addario (guitar) and Bob Mastro (fiddle)—will once again perform at the Historical Society Museum on Sunday, March 12, at 3:00 p.m. From rousing ballads to sentimental favorites, the trio are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and bring a tear to your eye. Take you back to the old country, even if there isn’t a drop of Irish in you!

Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance since there is limited seating. Light refreshments will be served after the performance. Remember: all proceeds from the performance contribute to the ongoing restoration of the Society’s 1872 Apostle House Museum, being accomplished with the magnanimous support of Vinny Muldoon’s Old World Quality Corp.

This program is part of our ongoing “Songs for a Sunday Afternoon” series. In years past, we have had cabaret singers, jazz performances, and Broadway and operatic performances. Of all the programs that have been staged at the Museum, this is our most popular!

Mary O’Dowd has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, New York’s Town Hall, Westbury Music Fair and Joseph Pap’s Public Theater, as well as clubs in Ireland and America.

She has showcased our annual Irish shows for the past five years. Mary has more than 30 years of singing in the Irish-American folk circle and has released three albums (CDs). She and her husband, Tony Pope, owned Mary O’s Restaurant on East 57th Street in Manhattan, where Mary performed nightly. Mary is Executive Director and founder of the Francis Pope Memorial Foundation.

And this year’s program will be sponsored by Inis Fragrances of Ireland and Clancy & Clancy Brokerage and dedicated to the memory of Maureen Clancy. Maureen, who passed away in 2021, was a past president of The Garden City Historical Society and an avid supporter of its music programs. She was also an extremely active and respected member of the of the GC community, both in private and professional circles.

Please follow The Garden City Historical Society on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about this and other upcoming programs: @ gardencityhistoricalsociety.

Don’t hesitate—tickets are selling out! You can purchase tickets in the A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop Monday–Friday, 10–4 p.m.; Wednesday until 6 p.m.; Saturday noon–4 p.m. If you can’t make it into the Shop, call us at (516) 746-8900. Better get your tickets before they sell out!

Mastro, Mary O’Dowd

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information

56 Euston Road

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

Date: 12/01/2022

Sold price: $1,444,500

4 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Colonial

Total taxes: $24,033

Lot size: .18 acre

MLS number: 3429891

The Seller’s Team: Susan Gillin, Compass Greater NY

The Buyer’s Team: Laura Sweeney, Compass Greater NY

101 Lefferts Road

This magnificent colonial is an entertainer’s delight, featuring 2800 sq. ft. of living space on a beautifully landscaped 80x100’ property. The main level has a great flow offering a spacious living room with inlaid hardwood floor and a gas fireplace. A den doubles as a perfect home office, and dining room is expansive. Most impressive is the fabulous kitchen/great room that delivers that ‘wow’ factor. Ken Kelly designer kitchen has a huge center island, Viking stove, Subzero fridge, Thermador oven, 2 Bosch dishwashers, and radiant heat. The great room has a cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, and huge windows. French doors open to a large covered patio for the best of indoor/outdoor living. Powder room and laundry complete 1st floor. Upstairs has a large primary bedroom, 3 other bedrooms and hall bath. Tremendous basement offers billiards room with 9’ ceilings, 3rd fireplace & 2 egress windows. Separate rec room has a great full bar. Ideal proximity to LIRR in Adelphi estates.

Date: 10/28/2022

Sold price: $1,099,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath

Style: Farm Ranch

Total taxes: $19,160

Lot size: .18 acre

MLS number: 3417539

The Seller’s Team: Xaioli Xie, Keller Williams Rty Gold Coast

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

Beautiful spacious mid-block house in Garden City. The first floor features living room with bay window, family room, 2 large bedrooms, dinning room and sun-drenched eat-inkitchen open to the backyard paver patio. The second floor features a primary bedroom suite and a office which can be used as additional bedroom. The basement is full and huge with separate exit. The house is close to the park, school, shopping. Short distance to the Long Island Railroad station. Garden City school district.

119 Tanners Pond Road

Date: 11/09/2022

Sold price: $845,000

4 beds, 2 full baths

Style: Exp Cape

Total taxes:$18,387

Lot size: .17 acre

MLS number: 3417678

The Seller’s Team: Sean Farley and Monique Baumann, Novus Realty Group

The Buyer’s Team: Laura Carroll, Compass Greater NY

This lovely expanded cape sits on an oversized 60 x 125 property on a quiet block. Featuring four bedrooms and two brand new baths (2021), this beautiful home has everything plus room to expand! Conveniently located close to esteemed Garden City schools, public transportation, restaurants and shops. Relax and entertain on the spacious rear deck - there’s even room for a pool! New siding, roof and windows 2019, new gas boiler and hot water heater 2021. Come make this your new home!

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Garden City | 99 7th Street, Unit 3F | $949,000

3 BR, 2 BA Condo | Web# 3431257

Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885

New Hyde Park | 1402 Lincoln Avenue | $849,000

4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3440899

Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Garden City | 111 7th Street, Unit 208 | $3,400/monthly rent

1 BR, 1 BA Condo | Web# 3458589

Linda Brunning: M 516.728.4800

Under Contract | Garden City | $1,300,000

4 BR, 3 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3456659

Garden City Office: 516.307.9406

Under Contract | Stewart Manor | $720,000

3 BR, 1 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3455971

Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Under Contract | Garden City | $470,000

2 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3454804

Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

Rosemary Bruno: M 516.383.9922

Gianni Bileddo, vice president, Bileddo’s Key Food Marketplace, will speak at Rotary’s lunch meeting on March 14.

How Inflation Affects the Marketplace: A Look Behind the Scenes

Should we grocery shoppers keep a record, we would soon realize the near weekly increase in food costs on

THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

a multitude of items. What this writer recalls was $1.29 on one particular item a few weeks ago, is now priced at $1.89. Sometimes, as we see, it may start with only one dime’s or just a few pennies’ increase, but as weeks go by, the cost of many items continue to escalate.

But wait, what about the inflation and its affects within the marketplace?!

Attend the next meeting of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club on Tuesday, March 14, 12:15 at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant to hear how inflation is affecting our local markets as well as their customers.

Rotarians will be pleased to welcome as guest speaker Gianni Bileddo, vice president of Bileddo’s Key Food Marketplace located at 153 Seventh Street, Garden City. Gianni will provide a glimpse of how, in addition to consumers’ own inflationary food costs, there are many factors that affect the current inflation at the market as wellall causing the trickle down to shoppers.

“Aside from everyday products such as milk, eggs and meat, food costs are going through the roof! This is the back-

end inflation which customers don’t see and has risen to new levels,” says Gianni.

“Due to the shortage of help and rise in wages, our service contracts such as refrigeration maintenance, etc. have gone up over 20 percent. Cost of inventory, wages, delivery and gas fees – plus utilities such as electricity, are all problems that we’ve been faced with.”

“Owned and operated as a family store since we took over from the former Grand Union in 2001, we consider ourselves to be Garden City’s hometown supermarket. We are known to offer special services such as home delivery … a 10 percent senior discount on Tuesdays … a full-service kitchen and deli … prepared meals to go … catering for all occasions … prime aged meats, organic produce … prime aged meats … European imports and ‘better for you’ groceries … plus dairy free and vegan options.”

“Most importantly, since our family has been part of the Garden City family for over two decades, many of our customers’ kids have their first job at Key

Food. I think customers really appreciate being able to find a friendly face in the store plus knowing that either I or my two brothers are always working there. Since we are a family store, we changed the name on our logo to Bileddo’s Key Food Marketplace.”

Gianni reports that in the last few years they gave the store a nice makeover which include new floors and updated equipment. He noted that in addition to their Garden City Store, they have another store in Bushwick Brooklyn.

“Along with treating our community like family, we’ve been blessed to have employees dedicated to our business. Our longest employee has been with our company since 1988 – more than 33 years. On average, most of our employees have been with us for 10–20 years! Our motto? The Difference is KEY”

All are invited to attend this most informative lunch meeting (Fee: $35, payable at the door). To reserve, please email Meg Norris, Club president, at editor@gcnews.com.

Laura Baymack Lic. RE Salesperson Baymack Team M: 516.537.3050

Lauren Grima Lic. RE Salesperson

917.642.5036 Chelsea Costello Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team

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

Susan Gillin Lic. RE Salesperson Jen Sullivan Team

516.655.5662

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

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

Maeve Kilgo Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team

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

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120 Jefferson Street, Garden City 3 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $969,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, M22, Garden City 2 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $925,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190 Susan Gillin | M: 516.655.5662

331 Harvard Road, Garden City 3 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $769,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

179 Kilburn Road, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,949,000 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

123 Lee Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $1,749,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955

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New to Market | 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,595,000

110 Kingsbury Road, Garden City

Open House | Saturday, 3/4 & Sunday, 3/5 | 12–2 PM

Spectacular four bedroom fully renovated colonial with a dream kitchen and new master suite situated midblock in the Mott section. Step inside and experience perfection. This gorgeous 2,700+ SF expanded colonial features four spacious bedrooms and three full baths. The main level layout flows wonderfully with an entry foyer, living room with fireplace, a large formal dining room with tray ceiling, private office, full bathroom, mudroom and a new kitchen which is open to the family room. The modern farmhouse kitchen with separate banquette seating area and family room is the heart of this home featuring high ceilings, massive center island, beautiful custom cabinetry and hood, marble countertops, farm sink, Monogram appliances, walk-in pantry and sliding glass doors that lead out to the expansive patio and private backyard. Upstairs, discover the new primary bedroom suite with two walk-in closets and luxurious en-suite bathroom with double sinks, huge glass shower and separate makeup vanity. Three additional bedrooms boasting large closets and full hallway guest bath complete this level. Additional highlights: finished basement with egress, full house water filtration, upgraded electrical, two attics, two zones of central AC and double wide paver driveway. This is a home you will never want to leave.

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Founding Agent of Compass Garden City Member of Luxury Division

New Listing

123 Lee Road, Garden City

4-5 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $1,749,000

Open House: Sat & Sun, March 4th & 5th | 12–2PM

Welcome to this beautiful spacious center hall brick colonial in the heart of the Estate Section. This stately brick colonial features a formal living room with a fireplace, a sun-drenched formal dining room, powder room and a gourmet chef’s kitchen adjoining a spacious family room with French doors leading to the backyard patio. The second floor features a primary bedroom suite with a huge walk-in closet and three additional bedrooms, hall bathroom, laundry room, and office/workout area. The basement offers a recreation area, an office and plenty of storage. An entertainer’s delight, this backyard provides a serene setting with manicured and professionally landscaped grounds. Room for a pool with proper permits!

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment & Gift Shop

40 years before I was born. Wow! It’s hard to wrap my arms around that fact. In 1984, the year I graduated from college, Mississippi was the last state to ratify the Amendment. Yes, you read that right too!

Celebrate women’s right to vote with this 3-inch brass ornament commemorating the enactment of the Women’s Right to Vote.

BY MELISSA JAEGER

March is Women’s History Month. Can you believe that just over 100 years ago—August 18, 1920 to be exact—the 19th Amendment was ratified and women got the right to vote? To put things into perspective, it was just over

By the time it was ratified, 20 nations around the world had already granted women the right to vote. Prior to that, suffragists were arrested and imprisoned for marching and purportedly voting. So yes, it was a struggle, dating as far back as the Civil War. Susan B. Anthony and others were arrested in 1872 in Rochester, NY after illegally voting in the presidential election. Susan was unsuccessful in fighting the charges and the court fined her $100, a lot of money for that time! By the way, she never paid the fine. In 1979, the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was minted.

In 1987, March was designated as Women’s History Month to recognize the vital role women have played in American history. We have our own local heroine—Olive Frances Tjaden. Born in 1904, she graduated from Cornell’s University of Architecture in 1925. She was rejected from Columbia because she was too young—15 when she applied. In 1981, Cornell renamed one of its buildings in her honor.

In the late 1920s Ms. Tjaden

opened her own firm in Garden City. Throughout her career, she designed over 2,000 residences, auto dealerships, beauty salons and religious organizations. A few of her 400 homes in Garden City are still around. Ms. Tjaden even constructed her own home in town. Acutely aware of the gender barriers in her male-dominated profession, Ms. Tjaden hosted social events for women at her home. An unique weather vane –a woman holding a caliper and sitting astride a T-square (both are tools used by architects) – sits atop her former home at 108 Eleventh street! If you look across the street from The Garden City Historical Society Museum, you will see Ms. Tjaden’s home. Her legacy lives on – and thrives.

Another local trailblazer is Maureen Clancy, who passed away in 2021. She and her husband, Cummin, started Clancy & Clancy Brokerage which has been around for more than 67 years. She was also an extremely active and respected member of the of the GC community, both in private and professional circles. Maureen was a past president of The Garden City Historical Society and an avid supporter of its music programs. As such, The Garden City Historical Society is dedicating its “Songs for a Sunday Afternoon” March 12th performance to the memory of Maureen. On Sunday, March 12th at 3:00pm Mary O’Dowd, renowned Irish cabaret singer, accompanied by Bob Mastro and Ron D’Addario will perform at the Historical Society Museum. This year’s program will be sponsored by Inis Fragrances of Ireland and Clancy & Clancy Brokerage. Be sure to get your tickets (only $40 per person) in the Shop. It is our most popular show and sells out quickly. Light refreshments will be served after the show.

The Exchange is selling a 3-inch brass ornament celebrating women and commemorating the enactment of the Women’s Right to Vote. We also have a felt ornament. Come check them out!

About Us

• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building).

• All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.

• Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange.

• Follow and Like Us on the AT

Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Consigning

• Our best sellers — jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)

• We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.

• Sorry — no clothing, except for furs during the cold months, or shoes. And no appliances.

• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00, a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce waittimes to consign.

• Please call (516)746-8900 to set up an appointment.

• Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same day.

Can I donate? YES! We love 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 me at store@atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed.

Remember: Shop 24/7 online at www.atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Check out our new paint job! Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours:

Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.) Sat: Noon–4 p.m.

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

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This beautiful colonial is perfectly situated mid-block on a quiet tree lined street in the heart of the Estates Section. The home boasts a formal living room, an elegant dining room and an eat-in kitchen that is adjacent to a spacious sun-drenched family room with a fireplace. A powder room, a laundry area and access to a 2-car garage complete the first floor. The second floor features a spacious primary bedroom suite with two walk-in closets and three additional nicely sized bedrooms that are serviced by a full hall bathroom.

Police officer returns to GC to serve his community

On February 21, Mayor Cosmo Veneziale administered the oath of office to the newest officer to join the Garden City Police Department’s ranks, Stephen Danisi, a former Garden City police aide.

Officer Danisi grew up in Garden City, working as a lifeguard at the Garden City Pool during his high school and college years before earn -

ing a B.S. degree in physical education from C.W. Post.

Officer Danisi began his career in law enforcement in 2008 when he joined the Garden City Police Department as a parking enforcement aide. In 2010 he became a police officer with the NYPD, receiving numerous awards, including the Medal of Valor. Officer Danisi

14th annual

“GC For A Cure” Run/Walk

This year’s annual “GC For A Cure,” sponsored by The Garden City Teachers’ Association (GCTA), will be held on Saturday, April 29, at the Garden City High School.

The 5K Run/Walk will start at 9:00 a.m. and the 1 Mile Run/ Walk will start at 8:30 a.m. Race/Walk proceeds will benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Kids Need More, Ronald McDonald

House Charities-NY Metro, and the Michele White Scholarship Fund.

The day’s events will offer awards, music, bake sale, games, raffles, face painting, and guaranteed fun for the entire family. Last year’s event raised $20,000 for charity! Register today, before prices increase! For more information about the event, to make a donation, or to register to walk/run, please visit www. GCFORACURE.com.

Shred-a-thon on April 23

As part of Signature Premier Properties' "Signature Cares" program, the real estate brokerage will will be doing a Shred-A-Thon on April 23, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. The location will be 730 Franklin Ave in the parking lot.

Bring old documents and unwanted papers that could help you declutter. All documents will be shredded in a professional mobile shredding truck and will then be recycled. There is no need to remove staples or paper clips

transferred to the MTA PD in 2014, where he again received numerous awards, including Cop of the Month, Excellent Police Duty Award, and the Life Saver Award.

Commissioner Kenneth Jackson welcomed Officer Danisi back to the Village. “He’s one of the best employees I ever had as a Parking

Enforcement Aide, so I’m looking forward to having him back again as a Police Officer for the Village,” he said.

Officer Danisi, who resides in Nassau County with his wife and two children, is excited to bring his police experience back home to the community of Garden City.

Be sure to check the back part of The Garden City News

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, Officer Stephen Danisi, Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson and Deputy Mayor Thomas O’Brien during a brief swearing in ceremony at Village Hall February 21.

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale administers the oath of office to Officer Stephen Danisi, a Garden City native and former NYPD Officer, during a brief ceremony at Village Hall February 21.

each week for the latest in GC sports.

120 Jefferson Street, Garden City

Beautiful Garden City colonial, completely renovated in 2017. Walkable between two train lines, this home boasts a gorgeous open eat-in-kitchen/family room concept, spacious living room with stunning gas fireplace and picture window, attractive dining room with built-in breakfront and floor to ceiling glass doors leading out to a lovely patio that’s fantastic for entertaining. With gleaming hardwood floors throughout, it has three bedrooms, a primary ensuite bathroom, large full hallway bathroom, laundry on the second floor and first floor powder room. It has an awesome full finished basement with rec room, office-gym with egress window, tons of storage, cedar closet and utilities. It also offers CAC, security alarm and garage. This gem is located near parks, green space, shops, restaurants and public transportation.

Maureen Lagarde] is a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Compass, a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

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It has now been more than one year since the Russians invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The war remains a difficult policy issue, with no obvious quick solutions.

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When Russia first launched its "special military operation", there was a widespread belief that, while Vladimir Putin was just about completely unjustified in his invasion, his troops would easily prevail. There were just too many Russian soldiers and superior firepower, the thinking went; it was expected that the Russians would be threatening Kyiv quickly, with the Ukrainian government having to flee west or even leave the country entirely.

But it did not turn out that way. Ukrainian forces were able to weather Russian artillery barrages, push the Russians away from Kyiv, destroy Russian tank columns and stall their offensive. By September, the Ukrainians, aided by massive equipment and financial assistance from Western countries, launched their own drive that moved the Russian forces away from key cities. Recently, Russians have reinforced their ranks and tried to punch forward again, but their progress has been slow.

I don't think that just withdrawing our military and financial support from the Ukraine, absent a definitive peace settlement, is a realistic option. The United States is the world's most important geopolitical power and our credibility is on the line in the Ukraine. (This is a tenet I wish had been better understood during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.) Allowing the Putin government to make an unprovoked military incursions will send a message to dictators around the world that we are, in Richard Nixon's phrase, a "pitiful, helpless giant". It would also drastically weaken if not destroy NATO alliances built up over the last 75 years.

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So, in one sense the war is going significantly better than many people predicted 12 months ago, and this is a good thing. The Putin government's troops (and mercenary forces) are basically stalemated, with their weaknesses and low morale exposed, and this has been accomplished without the use of non-Ukrainian ground forces. The Ukrainian president, Volodymir Zelensky, has achieved international stature by his resolute defense of his country and many urgent pleas for aid. The NATO and Western alliance has generally remained unified, despite the war's significant strain on European fuel resources. President Biden scored some political and diplomatic points recently by surreptitiously making his way into Kyiv for a meeting with Mr. Zelensky.

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On the other hand, there are realistic limits to how long the United States can remain in the Ukraine at this level of involvement, even without a commitment of American troops. Especially as the presidential campaign approaches, there will be many questions of what priority the Ukraine war should be given in comparison to domestic priorities, especially in this time of massive deficits at home. As many politicians have said, there can't be a blank check here. There also could be rifts with our allies as the cost of energy continues to burden those nations. Additionally, there are geopolitical issues involved as there is a danger of a substantial improvement in relationships between Russia and China. There is no magic bullet here. Probably the most advisable alternative is to stay the course for now, and I am hoping that there will be a continuing bipartisan consensus for this overall approach. On the other hand, if there are realistic peace proposals on the table in the next few months, we at least need to signal Mr. Zelensky that he needs to take the proposals seriously. This is probably so even if a peace treaty results in some territorial changes, especially in pro-Russian areas. We need the war to symbolize that the United States and its allies will resist aggression strongly, while still recognizing the dangers and costs of endless conflict.

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Garden City PTA News

Rose Marie Guzzo to perform at the Community Club

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead is very pleased that Rose Marie Guzzo will present a program entitled “Celebrating the Genius of Richard Rodgers” on Thursday, March 9, at 1:30 at the Garden City Casino.

Marie’s presentations have been favorably received by Hutton House

Make a Difference @ the PTA Dinner!

Garden City PTA will hold our Annual Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, March 29, at the Garden City Hotel – and tickets are now on sale! This year’s dinner theme is “Making a Difference.” Every educator, parent and member of our school community can truly make a difference for our students!

Grab your friends and buy a ticket or book an entire table! Scan the QR code or visit https://gardencitypta. org/dinner for all the info you need to order your tickets before we sell out!

Questions? Email our PTA Dinner chairs: Amy Sim (dinner@gadencitypta.org) and Dina McGann (dinnerdonations@gardencitypta.org). With your help, we are Making a Difference!

Calling All GC Artists!

The PTA Arts in Education Committee invites all K-5 art-lovers to join us for a special night of at-home art making with educators from the world-renowned The Whitney museum. On Monday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m., The Whitney will host a virtual family art-making event exclusively for GC families, bringing the magic of the museum into your home. Children will be introduced to the art of The Whitney collection artist Candida Alvarez, best known for her innovative, experimental paintings full of vibrant and complex colors and forms. Children will use their own art supplies at home to create landscapes inspired by their physical, mental, and emotional experiences. To register for the event, scan the QR code below!

School Supply Fundraiser Starts 3/6

The PTA’s annual school supply fundraiser—providing access to prepacked, teacher-selected supplies for the coming school year—begins March 6. Orders will be taken until April 14. In 2022, this annual fundraiser gen-

erated nearly $10,000 for the PTA, all of which passes on to the schools and children of Garden City. And it all happened while taking school supply shopping OFF your to-do list this summer! More details will be emailed and posted to our website. Don’t miss it!

Mark Your Calendars!

Get your pencils ready to mark these important upcoming dates for the PTA and your schools:

• March 6: School Supply Fundraiser Sale Kicks Off

• March 14: Joint MS & HS PTA Meeting March 27: The Whitney Virtual Art Event (registration coming soon)

• March 29: GCPTA Dinner

• April 3: District-wide Reflections Ceremony

Join Us on the PTA!

Did you know that last year the Garden City PTA had 2030 members and donated nearly $125,000 to our seven schools in the form of grants and programming? This year we are aiming for 100% membership and an even stronger impact! It’s not too late to join our crew! Whether you support our work with your membership, or you have the time to volunteer, we want YOU aboard! Join us at https:// gcpta.memberhub.com by October 1 for a chance to win a $150 Amazon gift card!

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at CW Post/LIU, Molloy College of Life Long Learning, and the Great Neck Schools Adult Education. A Ford Foundation Grant brought her to Aspen, Colorado where she sang in the Aspen Festival Chorus. Guests are invited for a $10 guest fee.

Place an ad in our Classifieds! We have reasonable rates and you'll get prompt results. Call our main office at 294-8900 to request info & rates, or visit our website at gcnews.com to place classified ads, see our latest rates, & receive more info.

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

Upcoming Events

March Book Club

Our March book will be “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. Please contact Welcomingclubbookclub@ gmail.com to RSVP and for meeting location.

Speaker Series

Garden City Welcoming Club is pleased to announce the third season of our speaker series!

Join us for the following:

Welcoming Club’s Winter Speaker SeriesPart II: Home Organizing with Suzanne Rydz & Home Decor with Ethan Allen: Wednesday, March 8, from 7:30–9:00 p.m. Location - Ethan Allen, 750 Stewart Ave, Unit B, Garden City, NY 11530

Come learn from home organizer Suzanne, who knows that change is exciting ... families grow, people downsize and simplify. Solutions are often right in front of us...sometimes we just need an objective eye....and no matter where we are in life, we are all a Work in Progress. Take a look at Suzanne’s approach and stories at www.be-neat. com. Following Suzanne’s talk, Ethan Allen home design experts will be available.

If you are interested in joining this event, please RSVP to Welcomingclubbookclub@gmail.com

Seeking Sponsors

The Welcoming Club is actively seeking local businesses and merchants to sponsor the 2022–2023 season. Sponsorships start at just $250 for the year and are a great way to promote your business across Welcoming Club social media channels and at our events throughout the year. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible and 100% of the sponsorship fee goes directly to this year’s chosen charity, Long Island Alzheimer's & Dementia Center. For more information, please email Philanthropic Chair Lindsay Weber at GCPhilanthropic@ gmail.com.

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Join A Group 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. If interested, please contact Ellen (Diller05@aol.com), Carol (santa060@yahoo.com), or Liz (mcdea@ aol.com).

Bunco

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.

Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $50 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.

Here is an aerial view of the “Mott” section of Garden City in the late 1930s as the project neared completion. The Mott Brothers were the developers for this area officially known as “Country Life Development” however most people know it as “the Mott section.”

Built during the Depression, these charming relatively smaller houses were all built with various stone and brickwork. One of the unique features of this section are the curved streets while the rest of Garden City is very geometrical. Clinton Road is along the lower right. Osborne Road is on the far left, then Huntington, Wyatt, Kingsbury, Kenwood and Claydon. Cutting across the center of the photo left to right is Westbury Road and across the top is Wetherill Road.

Many of these original “Mott” homes have been expanded and changed in various ways. However, the overall charm of this part of Garden City remains intact.

Town off icials collect Valentines for Vets at schools

Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll with students at Stratford School.

Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella with Stewart School students Matthew, Miles, Carter, Alexa, Amelia, Claire, Victor and Sara.

Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella and Town Clerk Kate Murray collected Valentines for Veterans from students at Hemlock School.

Officials from the Town of Hempstead recently collected handmade Valentines cards for made by Garden City school children to be delivered to veterans.

Our Platform

Right now, the Village faces some of the most critical issues we have seen in quite some time. These issues are all emerging at once. If we have a dysfunctional Board, driven by one party’s political agenda, we will find ourselves the victims of our own creation.

We believe there is a better way

A Board that will engage with all residents, no matter what “group” they belong to Won’t be beholden to only one political party and agenda, but will always consider all our residents - first and only Can be collaborative and work together - no secret meetings, infighting or backstabbing Can disagree constructively while focusing on getting things done

On the Issues

Hub Development at the Nassau Coliseum

Along with other communities, work to ensure the Sands Casino is not approved

Governor Hochul’s proposal to give the State ownership of local zoning

Lead opposition to the Governor’s housing plan and ensure green space and suburban nature of the Village is maintained

Potential development of Cathedral Property

Develop transparent relationship with the Cathedral in order to ensure Village interests are included in any potential future development decisions

Economic vitality of Garden City Business Districts

Working with existing businesses and attracting new businesses to create a vibrant downtown, with a strong contributing tax base

Decision on St Paul’s

Support unhindered completion of St Paul’s Committee work and Village referendum

Michele Harrington for Trustee

Judy Courtney for Mayor

Cosmo Veneziale for Trustee

experience yields results

In his two years as Mayor, Cosmo Veneziale has brought his experience as an Architect to his work for the village. As the Principal of his own firm, he has years of experience negotiating with various government agencies and major developers. He has also brought his expertise in design and cost savings to all the infrastructure projects in the village.

As a resident of the village for 30 years, he brings his understanding of the character, values and quality of life of all our residents.

Saved Edgemere Fire House

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Formed Mayor’s Committee on St Paul’s, Village Governance Committee and Business Development Committee

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Negotiated $6 Million Enhanced Landscaping for Merillon Avenue Station with LIRR

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Negotiated Long Term Licensing Agreement for Garden City Casino

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Oversight of Multiple Infrastructue Improvements

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Instituted Increased Traffic Enforcement

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Organized Master Plan for Fire Safety

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Village Hall

Denton Avenue Bridge

Community comes together for POA Postcard Writing Party

Members of the community attended the Property Owners Association Postcard Writing Party on February 27.

The Property Owners Associations jointly hosted a Postcard Writing Party on Monday, February 27. The purpose of the evening was to call residents to action and provide residents from across the Village with an opportunity to have their voices heard by local government officials, including Governor Hochul, County Executive Blakeman, State Senator Thomas and State Assemblyman Ra. Close to 500 postcards were written and mailed to these officials on a variety of topics including as residents expressed opposition to the proposed casino development or shared concerns about

the governor’s proposed New York State zoning changes.

Mayoral candidate Judy Courtney and Trustee candidate Michele Harrington both joined to write postcards and hear from residents on issues both inside and around the Village. It was an extremely successful evening that provided residents an opportunity to make their opinions heard.

For more information about Judy Courtney and Michele Harrington, please see: www.gardencitycap.org. Information about the Garden City Property Owners’ Associations can be found on gcpoas.org.

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2023 Village Election:

What You Need to Know

The General Village Election for 2023 will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The polls will be open from 12 Noon to 9:00 p.m. in the evening and will be held at the St. Paul’s Field House. The names of all those who are running for Village office is as follows:

Unity and Common Sense Party

Trustee 2 Years

Edward Finneran

Community Agreement Party Mayor

Two Year Term

Judy Courtney

Trustee

Two Year Term

Michele Harrington

Trustee

Two Year Term

Cosmo Veneziale

For A Better Garden City Party Mayor

Two Year Term

Mary Carter Flanagan

Trustee

Two Year Term

Richard A. Williams

Trustee

Two Year Term

Bruce J. Chester

Trustee

Two Year Term

Michael J. Sullivan

Absentee Ballott

Residents are reminded that absentee ballot applications are available on the Village website and at Village Hall for those residents who will be out of the Village or are unable to vote in person due to a disability or illness. Please note that the Village has been advised that fear of contracting COVID is no longer a valid reason to get an absentee ballot.

Clinton Road Engineering Study

On Monday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Garden City Casino, Nassau County Department of Public Works (NC DPW) personnel will make a presentation on the status of the Clinton Road

Engineering Study. NC DPW will present four design alternatives for Clinton Road, between Commercial Avenue and Meadow Street to help the County and Village come to a consensus on one alternative. Residents are welcome. As per NC DPW Chief Civil Engineer Chris Paggi, P.E., work being proposed under this project includes:

• Resurfacing of Clinton Road within the project limits

• Establishing a new storm water flow line profile from north to south on Clinton Road

• Evaluating and modifying the intersecting roadway profiles as required to flatten the crown elevations to match the proposed flow line at Clinton Road

• Replacing and/or upgrading existing drainage infrastructure within the project limits

• Replacing and/or upgrading existing traffic signal infrastructure

within the project limits

• Improving the overall safety and riding surface of Clinton Road with upgraded pavement markings and signing

Prepared 911 Emergency Communications Service Subscription

The Garden City Police Department has a subscription to a proprietary security and communications service that allows emergency response dispatchers to view image and video communications, transmissions, and location information from citizen callers regarding a pending emergency. There is no cost to the Village for this subscription. This is another tool that can help police investigations and better prepare officers before arriving at a scene.

License Plate Readers

The Village will place 12 additional License Plate Readers at various locations throughout the Village to further aid the Police Department in capturing evidence. According to Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, the Village already has several fixed units in the Village, as well as two units

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GC resident brings jazz to children of Hempstead

The Hempstead Public Library invited GCHS student, Augustin Mingoia Murphy, a recent All-County Jazz Band member and member of the HS Jazz Ensemble, to assist the Library’s Youth Services Department with their Black History Month program held on Saturday, February 18. The Library’s program celebrated Black Jazz musicians’ contributions to the world of music. The program entailed reading, listening and learning about jazz. Augustin contributed to the program by bringing and displaying all the jazz band instruments for the participants to view, inquire about and handle. He and his brother, Alexander, who is a member of the Late Night Jazz ensemble at the Middle School and a member of the 2023 All-County Band, answered questions about the instruments and encouraged the children to try them and listen to their sounds. The Head of Youth Services also gave the participating children an opportunity to to select a jazz instrument that they learned about and create a colorful and glittery craft while listening to jazz by famous musicians.

Thanks to Dr. Peter Coco, executive director of the Garden City-based Music Academy Foundation (MAF), the event was a complete success. MAF loaned Augustin one of the key jazz band instruments, a double bass, making the Jazz Band instrument display complete. “Dr. Peter Coco has supported my music enrichment projects and programs in Hempstead in the past by loaning me various instruments such as clarinet, sax, violin, viola, cello, and multiple percussion instruments to make my programs as impactful as possible. This time, he loaned his double bass. I was shocked when I asked him, and he agreed! This is a very valuable and large instrument that requires a lot of care to transport and handle. I was very grateful that he loaned it to me so that the children of Hempstead could have the full experience of seeing and hearing a complete display of jazz band instruments during the Black History Month Program.”

Augustin Mingoia Murphy, Alexander Mingoia Murphy, and the head of youth services of Hempstead Public Library, Joseph Abbondandolo, at the Black History Month - Jazz Event.

The Hempstead Public Library has worked with Augustin in the past. In October, he presented an enrichment program that he has been developing and conducting in Hempstead since middle school. He started out in middle school when he volunteered regularly at FCA’s Lynn Vanderhall Nursery Coop by bringing his trombone in for interactive educational programs. As a high school student, he embellished his program and started presenting to children in an older age group at the Hempstead Library. He receives sup port from both The Music Academy Foundation and middle school and high school student volunteers from Garden City. The library grants the volunteer students community service hours and the participants all have a memorable music education experience. Augustin has said that he enjoys sharing the gift of music because he can see first hand how children of all ages and backgrounds love to discover the sounds and hear the descriptions of each instrument that he introduces to them when he does his presentation. He hopes to pique their interest and offer them opportunities to explore the world of music as well as the benefits of learning to play an instrument.

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Vehicle entered

On February 22nd items were reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked in a 2nd Street driveway.

Fare dispute

Garden City Police investigated a fare dispute on a NICE Bus on Old Country Road on February 22nd

Failure to yield

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, excessive speed, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle on February 22nd.

Unlicensed operation

A Washington Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and use of a cell phone while driving on February 22nd.

Damaged sign

A damaged street sign was found at the intersection of Clinton Road and St. James Street North on February 23rd.

Shrubbery damaged Shrubbery to a New Hyde Park Road residence was found damaged on February 23rd.

Carbon monoxide alarm

Garden City

Police and firefighters responded to St. Joseph’s School on February 23rd for a CO alarm. Upon investiga tion, firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide due to the faulty radiator. They ren dered the area safe by venting the building and disconnect ing the radiator. The school was closed at the time of occurrence.

Unlicensed operation

On February 24th a Washington Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, suspended registration, and defective brake lights.

DWI arrest

Garden City Police arrested a 24-year-old motorist on Stewart Avenue and Lee Road on February 24th for DWI, excessive speed, and open alcohol container.

Demonstration detail Garden City Police were assigned to traffic and safety details for a

demonstration held on 7th Street on February 24th.

Identity theft

On February 24th a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized bank account.

Road rage Garden City

Police investigated a road rage incident on Nassau Boulevard on February 24th in which one motorist yelled at another motorist while holding an unknown black object in his hand.

Unauthorized accounts

On February 24th two victims reported that their identities were stolen and used to open unauthorized bank accounts.

Excessive speed

A motorist on Old Country Road was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on February 24th.

Truck driver charged

A truck driver on Tanners Pond Road on February 24th was charged with driving in a noncommercial vehicle zone and failing to produce the required medical certification.

Bridge strike

On February 25th a truck struck the Cherry Valley overpass. The operator was charged with disregarding bridge height clearance signs.

No smoke, no fire

Garden City Police and Firefighters, and the Mineola FD responded to Old Country Road for a smoke condition on February 25th. Upon a check of the area, it appeared the call was unfounded.

Gas odor

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a gas odor on February 25th. Upon arrival, Firefighters rendered the area safe and vented the home.

DWI arrest

While patrolling Stewart Avenue, on February 26th, an officer observed a slow-moving vehicle veer off the

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News from the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

March

March 6: “Ticket To Paradise” - 2022 - 104 min

March 13: “Head” -1968 - 86 min

March 20: “An American in Paris”1951 - 114 min

March 27: “Gone with the WindPart 1” - 1939 (Total time is 3 hours and 58 mins)

April

April 3: “Gone with the Wind - Part 2”1939 (Total time is 3 hours and 58 mins)

April 9: Library Closed

April 16: “Meet Me in St. Louis”1944 - 113 min

April 23: “ North by Northwest”1959 - 136 min

April 30: “The Verdict” - 1982129 min

Winter Programs

News about winter programs are listed below. Check out our website (www. gardencitypl.org) in the coming weeks for more information about upcoming

programs.

Mom’s Yoga Night Out with Kimberly Mercadante: New Dates Added!

You don’t have to be a mom to join us for these one-hour beginner’s yoga classes! This program has become so popular that we have added an additional five more sessions! This class will focus on beginning yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat to each class.

Due to the popularity of this program, we have added 5 additional sessions: 7–8 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 8

• Wednesday, March 15

• Wednesday, March 22

*Each class requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Defensive Driving Course with Empire Safety Council

Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Defensive Driving Course with

the Empire Safety Council. Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library is open and on-going. Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability. The first two weeks of registration are limited to Garden City Public Library cardholders only. Those without a Garden City Public Library card can begin registering on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check made payable to Empire Safety Council and current Library card with you to register. Bring your valid New York State driver’s license and a pen to class.

Chef Rob and Traditional Irish Soda Bread

*Thursday, March 9, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Irish soda bread with Chef Rob Scott. Everyone will make their own loaf of Irish soda bread, ready to take home and bake. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

Register online with Eventkeeper

BREAKING DOWN BOUNDARIES WITH CANCER BREAKTHROUGHS

(www.gardencitypl.org) beginning Monday, February 20, 2023

Weather with Craig Allen

*Sunday, March 12, 2–3 p.m.

Join Craig Allen, CBS-FM weather forecaster, on-screen personality from WPIX, WCBS, News 12 and other

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News from the Children’s Room

Construction and the Children’s Room

Construction continues! The Children’s Room has relocated temporarily near the Periodical Room with materials on the first floor and the second floor. Come by to say hello and scope out the new location!

Winter/Spring Programs

Jump for Joy

Saturday, March 11 from 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

This fun movement and music program is for children ages birth12 months and their adult caregivers. Registration began Tuesday, February 28, at 10 a.m.

Monthly LEGO Club

Wednesday, March 15, from 4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

This fun STEM program is for children in grades K–5 only. No registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tot’s Night Out with A Time for Kids

Monday, March 20, from 7:00-p.m.–7:45 p.m.

This program is for children ages 2–5 (no kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. This fun program is a

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combination of movement, music, literacy and art. Children and their caregivers will work on a Pete the Cat craft together. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m.

How to Get a Jump Start on Your Vegetable Garden

Saturday, March 25, from 11:00 a.m.–-12 p.m.

A multi-generational program for children (grades K–5) and their parents/grandparents that will help to get a Jump Start on growing your vegetable garden. Registration begins Monday, March 6, at 10 a.m.

Reading Pals (Ages 4–Second Grade)

(All program registrations always start at 10 a.m.)

Tuesday, Mar. 28, from 4:00–4:30 p.m.

Registration begins March 21

Tuesday, Apr. 18, from 4:00–4:30 p.m.

Registration begins April 4

Additional winter/spring programming information will be coming soon. Please check Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for registration information.

The Library is moving closer to the end of construction on the Children’s Room! Patrons may notice changes in Library hours for construction, including half day or full day closing or a delayed opening, to enable crews to continue renovation work in the Lobby area. These changes may be unpredictable, or times may be subject to change based on circumstances. Please watch for further announcements on the Library website, www.gardencitypl.org, or call the Library at 516-742-8405.

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stations will come to the Garden City Public library to share his insight on weather - forecasting - trends - and how he became a weatherman!

Register online with Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning Monday, February 27, 2023

This program is sponsored by the

Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

History Lecture with James Coll

*Tuesday, March 14, 1–3 p.m.

To celebrate and appreciate Women’s History Month, join James Coll for a History lecture entitled: “Madame Justice: The Women of the US Supreme Court. ” In this

lecture, we will discuss the lives of the Madame Justices and their impact on our understanding of the Constitution, the law and our nation. Register online with Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning Monday, February 27, 2023

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Please visit the Library for more information on additional upcoming events and programs. You can also visit our website (www.gardencitypl.org), follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ GardenCityPubLib), or call us (516742-8405 - ext. 5236) to learn more. There’s more great programs to come, so stay tuned!

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Tweens and Teens Yarn Group

Tweens and Teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Saturday, March 4, at 11:30 a.m. Registration began Tuesday, February 21 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Saturday, March 18.

Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl. org if you are interested in volunteering.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Rainbow Mason Jars

Join us on Saturday, March 4 at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Rainbow Mason Jars! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration began Tuesday, February 21, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will use Mod Podge and colored tissue paper to decorate their mason jars. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Kindness Cards for Community Service

Spread kindness in the community by participating in a special kindness card-making session on either Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m.–4 p.m. or Wednesday, March 8, at 2 p.m.–4 p.m.! Use art supplies to create cards featuring positive, uplifting messages, and then bring them home to hand out and help brighten someone's day! Participants will earn 2 hours of community service. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration began Tuesday, February 28, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Bookmarks for Community Service

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out.

Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference.

Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. The Winter-Spring Session of the program will run 10 weeks as follows:

• Registration Week One: Monday, March 6, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 10 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Two: Monday, March 13, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 17 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Three: Monday, March 20, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 24 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Four: Monday, March 27, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Five: Monday, April 3, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 7 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Six: Monday, April 10, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 14 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Seven: Monday, April 17, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 21 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Eight: Monday, April 24, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 28 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Nine: Monday, May 1, at 10 a.m. to Friday, May 5 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Ten: Monday, May 8 at 10 a.m. to Friday, May 12 at 4 p.m.

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Wednesday, May 31. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at 4 p.m. Registration began Tuesday, February 28, online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Practice PSAT/SAT/ACT Exam with C2 Education

Take the practice ACT, PSAT or SAT exam with C2 Education on Wednesday, March 8, at 10 a.m. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. Registration began Tuesday, February 28, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Registrants should choose either the ACT, PSAT, or SAT exam to take. This program is for students in Grades 9–12. Registrants must arrange with C2 Education to receive their results. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Egg Ornaments

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

For the month of March, ornaments will be eggs, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in April. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Completed ornaments must be returned by March 23 to the Library.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive

community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children Grades K–5 during the monthly Children's program LEGO Club! The March session will be held on Wednesday, March 15. The LEGO Club program runs from 4 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to help set-up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5:15 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, March 7, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons meet-ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The March session will be held Thursday, March 16, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 7, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the pro-

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gram can receive community service for participating in this program.

Books and Brownies

Talk about your favorite mystery books while eating brownies during Books and Brownies, which will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at the Library! This program will be led by a Girl Scout and Teen Volunteer. Brownies will be served. Please note registrants will be eating baked goods, which will be baked by a teen volunteer. All registrants should indicate if they have any food allergies. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens in Grades 6–7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Tween Thursdays: Mini Canvas Painting

Paint a mini canvas on Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m. during Tween Thursdays: Mini Canvas Painting. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper

for availability. Tweens in Grades 6–7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Gamers

Kick off the weekend with our new Teen Gamers program! We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use as well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play with. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. The March session will be held Friday, March 24, at 3:30 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The March session will be held on Tuesday, March 28. Registration begins Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. The Reading Pals

Teen Crafternoon: Paint and Craft

program runs from 4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 5 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Intro to Safe Babysitting

Join us for this Babysitting Workshop program, Intro to Safe Babysitting, on Thursday, March 30, at 4 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. We will be using the Intro to Safe Babysitting curriculum from Safe Sitter®. Registrants must bring a doll to practice diapering. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, March 21, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee: Volunteers Needed!

The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! Eligible books are those published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2023 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.

Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning with December 2022 and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2022 and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service credit.

Credit for both reading and writing reviews on new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used throughout the year will help the Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2023.

There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read however many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for

books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings and can still participate by reading and providing feedback on recent Young Adult books.

If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2023-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/.

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming Library programs and community service opportunities.

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 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-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with 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/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.

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Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated April 8, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 34, Block 44, Lot 40. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

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NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE

REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU

J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-S3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff - against - PETER C. BEH, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 8, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 "Rain or Shine" on the 16th day of March, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 135 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City, (Village of Garden City (Town of Hempstead)) NY 11530.

(SBL#: 33.‐33‐84)

Approximate amount of lien $1,732,461.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 008038/2015. Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618

Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: January 6, 2023

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale

on police vehicles. “The ones we have now have been very helpful and useful in solving crimes,” Commissioner Jackson said. “The additional units will provide us more coverage, west to east.” The Public Safety License Plate Reader Operating System is a two-year agreement at $30,000 per year with a $3,000 surcharge the first year, which covers a one-time professional service engagement, including site and safety assessment, camera set-up and testing.

Speed Humps

The Village will be purchasing three temporary speed humps for experimental use throughout the Village in order to test implementation of recommendations in the Traffic Studies performed by Creighton Manning. The speed bumps will be wide enough for use on Fourth Street and other numbered streets. A $29,768 fund transfer will enable the Village to purchase three temporary speed humps.

According to Public Works Superintendent John Borroni, delivery is expected within one month. Placement will not be until weather conditions permit. Temp speed humps would be better placed after the snow season is over, it would make plowing difficult.

Seventh Street Crosswalk Improvement

The Board is implementing a recommendation presented in the Traffic Study on Numbered Streets regarding the Seventh Street crosswalk, running south from Dunkin’ Donuts. The Village has engaged Nelson and Pope Engineering, Architecture and Land Surveying, PLLC, of Melville, to provide design development and construction documents needed to bid, construct and execute the Seventh Street Crosswalk Improvement at a total cost of $17,500. The speed hump (approximately 25 feet wide) with bump outs of the adjoining curbs to meet the speed

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hump and extend east at a reasonable distance. The crosswalk and its entrances will be designed to be handicapped accessible.

Off-Peak Parking Passes

The Board has amended the fee schedule to add “Off-Peak” Parking Passes at Parking Fields in the Village Railroad Stations with the restriction, “No Parking between 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. weekdays.” The annual fee for this Parking Pass will be $50 per year and the parking passes will be the same as all other passes from October 1 of the year until September 30 the following year. Trustees agreed that the “Off Peak” Parking Passes will only be allowed at the Garden City, Nassau Boulevard and Stewart Manor Railroad Stations. There was a discussion about this at the February 21st meeting and the Finance Department is ordering decals and will use a spreadsheet to keep track of the passes, similar to the Village’s process for landscaper licenses.

roadway, drive over a curb, and stop on the grass median. Police say the officer observed the driver sleeping with his foot on the brake pedal while the transmission was in drive. With assistance from other officers, the driver was carefully awakened, and the vehicle was safely placed in park. He was subsequently arrested for DWI, impeding traffic, no seatbelt, and improper lane use.

Excessive speed

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with excessive speed and unsafe start at the Edgemere Road intersection on February 26th.

Unauthorized access

On February 26th Garden City Police investigated a report of someone accessing an Adelphi University email account without authorization.

Construction alarm

On February 26th Garden

City Police responded to the 555 Stewart Avenue construction site for a loud blaring noise and determined that an excavator alarm had been activated. All appeared to be in order. A construction supervisor responded to the scene to reset the alarm.

Check fraud

On February 27th Garden City Police received a report that multiple fraudulent checks were written against a victim’s checking account.

Unlicensed operation

On February 27th a motorcyclist on St. James Street South was charged with unlicensed operation, unregistered vehicle, operating a cell phone while driving, and not wearing a helmet.

Harassing calls

On February 27th a Garden City Police investigated a report of a Garden City Plaza business receiving numerous harassing phone calls.

Forgery charges

On February 28th Garden City Detectives arrested a 32-year-old male for purchasing a vintage gaming system from a victim on January 30th for $5,100, of which $4,700 of the payment consisted of counterfeit $100 bills. He was charged with Grand Larceny and Possession of Forged Instruments.

Cooking smoke

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Adelphi University on February 28th for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be cooking smoke.

Truck drivers charged

Three truck drivers on Stewart Avenue were charged with driving in a No Commercial Vehicle zone on February 28th.

Smoke alarm

On February 28th GCFD and GCPD responded to a Kings Supermarket for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be excess oven smoke.

Lutheran Preschool offers new programs for tots

Preschool children attending Resurrection Lutheran Preschool in Garden City are enjoying a variety of new afterschool activities. According to Preschool Director Jean Dietterick, the school now offers special interest clubs. “In addition to core instruction in language development and expression, listening skills, math and science investigation, we now offer exciting new afterschool activities, such as our new Book Buddies and Lunch Club, as well as a Chess and Board

Games Club.”

Lutheran Preschool’s Soccer Shots program continues to be popular among the Threes and Fours on Tuesday and Wednesday. As an extension, Lutheran Preschool has also scheduled MiniSoccer Shots, available on Mondays and Thursdays for the Two-Year-Olds. In March, the Four-Year-Olds will again be invited to Enrichment Class and Lunch with Miss Diana on Thursdays.

Cooperative learning occurs frequently in our classrooms. Children also experience STEM components (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) while using fine-motor skills.

Preschoolers grasp the fundamentals of chess, such as the names of the pieces, their placement and role in the game. Learning chess encourages concentration, patience, following directions, while looking ahead to develop a strategy of their own.

In learning the letter E, children use various modalities and process art as reinforcement of letter recognition and letter-sound reinforcement.

Listening to music while repeating the rhythm or making their own version is a fun activity in the Two's classes. Sharing time with friends is always a highlight of the day.

Village considering purchase of three new fire engines

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similar but not uniform. “Our firefighter membership is familiar and qualified on the apparatus and the equipment throughout it, and we try to lay them out as similarly as possible. But the best way to unify our apparatus is to buy them all at the same time. Doing this would be financially responsible versus saving it for a couple of years down the line,” he said.

Mayor Veneziale asked Pearn to confirm the anticipated cost savings, given the rapid rise in the prices of fire trucks – now at approximately up to $1 million per truck. Chief Pearn said the village could be saving up to $800,000 by purchasing the three trucks at once. He thanked the GCFD Engine Committee for its work over the last seven months, investigating the options with vendors and “creating an apparatus that fits the needs of this village.”

As the GCFD and its truck fleet were considered at the last board meeting, village administration noted the cost would involve use of $979,000 from existing funds that were previously allocated, and the financing of the project would not exceed $2,321,000 as advised by bond counsel.

Trustee and former volunteer firefighter Bruce Torino, who has been an integral part of the Fire Safety Committee efforts since 2021, spoke about the fire engines as a custom apparatus having an extremely long lead time for production from the time of order.

“The protocol that the Engine Committee went through was arduous as there are essentially seven major fire apparatus manufacturers. The Committee went to most of them, and the one that is being sought on this they went to more than once – ensuring the apparatus and the equipment on them is selected correctly. While our fire trucks would all be placed in our village’s different fire houses they might not necessarily have the same number of clock hours – some might be called into action more than hours, but this way they can then be rotated in and out. The most important thing about the fire engines would be that the personnel using them should know exactly what to do, when to do it with their muscle memory. When they are going to a

fire, with flashing red lights and sirens, they know people are in peril. Response relies on the training and in buying the three apparatus at once, there are a number of cost-savings and issues that should be addressed,” Torino said.

The trustee fire commissioner reviewed all specs of what apparatus the Fire Committee has selected for Garden City’s frontline fleet.

He noted that Garden City already allocated money in the budget for one engine while for the immediate-term there would be money allocated towards a second engine. He explained that while some of the funding is in hand with the budget now, by the time the new fleet arrives in two to three years “more of the money will be set aside for it.”

Trustee Torino added that the Village of Garden City’s order of three new trucks would be in a higher priority when the vendor must furnish three trucks, all uniform, for one customer. It also saves the money of inflation if costs for fire apparatus rise even higher as expected.

“The purpose of bonding this amount of money is because of an administrative requirement that you can’t place an order unless we have the money in the account. This is a process that affords the village the best bang for the buck, and the best ability for training. This process is most effective for enhancing the firematics of the department,” Torino said.

Chief Pearn discussed the potential trade-in or sale of the existing fire trucks that would not continue in service once the new ones arrive. Two of the engines can be sold back to the manufacturer, or in a private sale. He said though the original cost for the latest one, purchased in 2015, was nearly $650,000 the resale would not be over $150,000.

The oldest rig in the GCFD fleet, which was previously scheduled to be out of the rotation and replaced by a new truck, would fetch only between $20,000 and $40,000 in resale, depending on bids.

One fire apparatus the GCFD would still maintain as a fourth truck in the rotation can currently fit at Fire Station No. 2, without any increased height or width to the bay.

Pearn noted the appeal of having four engines in the GCFD fleet as there were four in use but that dropped to

three about seven years ago.

“If one will have to go out for repairs or anything needed to be done to the apparatus we’d maintain having three engines in frontline service,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Tom O’Brien was the village board fire commissioner in 2022 and he supports the purchase of three new trucks at once. He said he knew the amount of effort the GCFD chiefs put in examining numbers, “so we can standardize.”

“We used to have a paid fire department and we no longer have a paid department, so all the engines were driven by and operated by paid firefighters. Every four months they would rotate from Fire Station 2 to Station 3 and Headquarters. They were always with the truck and the truck moved around the village – that system is over with and we only have volunteers. Previously, volunteer firefighters did not drive or operate any frontline apparatus. They would now be trained on an apparatus that would allow them to jump to any engine – to me it’s critical and it could be a matter of saving lives. Standardizing the engines is probably the best idea for safety for the volunteers and for our residents because a fire can double in size every 30 seconds. Seconds matter,” O’Brien said.

Trustee Bruce Chester, who as an insurance professional has a few fire departments as clients, asked Chief Pearn about his concern that if there happens to be a defect in the new trucks that they could all be out of commission at the same time.

Pearn explained the rigorous testing and trial period for the new apparatus, both before and on their arrival, and explained there would not be an immediate switch-out that could leave the village in a vulnerable position.

Chief Pearn commented that the new trucks and equipment would improve and enhance the GCFD operations and training, “making them more efficient and effective.” The expected useful life of each of the three new vehicles would be for a 20-year run.

Trustee Bruce Chester stated his concern that the outlay of millions of dollars now for a new set of trucks would mean the three trucks would all need to be replaced at the same instance 20 years from now, though an emergency expenditure due to wear and tear or

any issues with them could occur well before two decades are up.

According to Pearn the current GCFD truck fleet has similarities in equipment, layout and operations but due to the varying ages of the trucks plus them being from different vendors and manufacturers, there are differences. “The engine that is currently at Station No. 2 would be replaced and it is beyond reproach, beyond repair and beyond locating parts to replace it. It’s past its life expectancy. Some of the other engines, though they can be upgraded, would come at a substantial cost. They will again be similar apparatus but not uniform, and that’s the key. That is why we’re presenting the information to the board tonight, to standardize and have uniformity across the frontline engines,” he explained.

Orosz questioned the efficiency of the potential fit for a standard fire engine in the bay of Fire Station No. 2 at the corner of Edgemere Road/Stewart Avenue since the project has not yet been fully evaluated for raising the height of the bay, in order to accommodate a new fire truck. According to Chief Pearn the trucks being sought would fit in both GCFD Headquarters and Station No. 3 (in the East) but the project for renovating Station No. 2 involved studies “to see specifically how high we can get the bay doors.”

Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan directed the focus back to completion of the Station No. 2 renovation and how the new, larger truck would be accommodated there when it would not fit as the building currently exists.

Chief Pearn explained that the size of fire apparatus has continued to expand because of the nature of fire response – with fire departments responding to gas leaks, infrastructure failures, stuck elevators, carbon monoxide alarms and other scenarios, meaning that the equipment being used has also expanded. “Even the water in our tanks has expanded, from 500 gallons to 750 gallons which increases the size of these trucks. Unfortunately across the scope with engines, rescue and ladder trucks the size keeps increasing and unfortunately Station No. 2 was built over 90 years ago – built for the antique apparatus like the one we use as a parade ride,” he said.

Eagle Scout’s project helps HorseAbility program

Mathew Guida, son to Bob and Mary Ann, and member of Troop 55, has progressed with his quest for the rank of Eagle Scout.

As previously reported, Matt had identified a need at HorseAbility in Old Westbury, NY. They use horses as therapy animals for those with special needs. His project was to create a ramp, to be used by the trainers and volunteers. This ramp would allow them to maintain contact with the clients, as the horses step away from the loading platform. In addition, he was to fabricate a series of steps which would enable the volunteers to have better access to the clients, while on the horses.

In order to fund this project, Matt ran a hot dog social in his backyard. He and several of his fellow Scouts were on hand to greet the attendees (as well as many who drove by in the neighbor-

hood). The event was a huge success.

After securing the needed building supplies and formulating a detailed plan, Matt and his small group of volunteers gathered at HorseAbility on a recent Saturday. The group was determined to complete the project in one day (as bad weather was predicted for Sunday), and that is exactly what they did!

The finished project was impressive, due in large part to the efforts of Matt’s fellow Scouts (and a couple of dads, with construction experience). Presently, both the ramp and staircase are “in use” and are a significant addition to the daily operation of HorseAbility.

In addition to the structures, HorseAbility also reaped a financial windfall: $2,400 in excess funds collected at the fundraiser (over and above the cost of supplies and miscellaneous

expenses), was donated back to them!

Upon the completion of the project, Matt finalized his Eagle Workbook and application. Same was submitted (four days before his 18th birthday).

On February 13, Matt sat for the Eagle Board of Review and, on that evening, he officially attained the rank of Eagle Scout! The community is very proud of him.

At this time, Matt would like to thank all of his friends, family, neighbors, Parishioners and even some strangers, who assisted him. Your help, through monetary donations, prayers, well wishes and even the occasional, “good job” are all very much appreciated.

Scouting has been a very important part of Matt’s life. In the future, the lessons and skills learning in Scouting, will stay with Matt as he looks to college and beyond.

Matt Guida with his Eagle Scout project.

Eagle Scout Matt Guida.

Eagle Board of Review (from left): Bernie Hunt; Dave Phillips, Scoutmaster; Donald Panetta, Matthew Guida, Alan Lotito, Bob Guida, Eric Stampfel and Joe Lippens (not pictured).

After buying building supplies, Matt and his volunteers created a plan to construct the ramp.

Matt ran a hot dog social in his backyard to fund the project.

Garden City Latin Club hosts Saturnalia celebration

Garden City High School seniors enjoyed their last Saturnalia. From left: Latin club co-presidents Mia Della Penna and Emma Heath stood next to their teacher, Magistra Durkin, and students Melissa Bremer, Amelia Clarke, Katie Gaven, Amanda Pinou and Andrew Pinou.

The Garden City High School Latin club hosted their yearly Saturnalia celebration in the high school’s library. Saturnalia, a Roman festival in honor of the god, Saturn, revolves around the winter solstice and some of its elements are still present in modern winter hol-

idays.

This year’s club event saw students speeding in a wheelbarrow walking race or “chariot race,” throwing foam pool noodles as “javelins” and styling “togas” fashioned out of toilet paper. To add to the fun, Garden City’s Latin club

Students readied themselves for the wheelbarrow walking race, mimicking an ancient chariot race.

students invited Mineola’s Latin club as well as other community family and friends to join. With over 50 people in attendance, the club even hosted a few Garden City Latin alumni.

Student Marie Cacciabaudo said, “I have been to two Saturnalias before

but this year’s was so great because we got to get together with Mineola as one Latin community.” This immersive learning experience left a lasting impression on students and community members alike.

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Students modeled their hand-crafted “togas” made from toilet paper. Students competed in a “javelin toss,” using pool noodles.

Andrew G. “Jerry” Logan, a Garden City resident for nearly 53 years, sadly, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21st. Jerry was a life-long Long Islander, born in 1931 in what was then known as Nassau Hospital.

Jerry described his Dad as a “pio -

neer” moving his young family out of Brooklyn to Long Island in 1927. He and his four siblings were raised in Floral Park where he attended Our Lady of Victory grammar school and graduated from Sewanhaka High School. Jerry often regaled his children and grandchildren with tales of his wonderful childhood of the 1930’s and 1940’s. His bike riding adventures with friends to the airfields of Mitchel and Roosevelt Fields, which were so very active during WWII. They would pack a lunch and spend long days lying in the fields watching the takeoffs and landings of all the various wartime aircrafts. On sight, they could name them all and were thrilled when the pilots swooped in low enough to give them a wave.

As teenagers, Dad, his brother Don and their buddies all became caddies at The Garden City Country Club. He mentioned a celebrity sighting of that time was Perry Como who was a member there in the 40’s. He loved to tell us of a “caddy strike” that he participated in at that time. They successfully lobbied the membership to increase the caddy rate from $1.25

IN MEMORIAM

Mildred Ferlaino

Mildred Ferlaino (nee Mildred Paladino), 96, died on January 27, 2023 at Winthrop Hospital, where she worked in the gift shop for twenty years.

She was beautiful in every way all of her life. She was born February 17 in 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Dorotea Paladino. She was a brilliant student, and she skipped grades. She graduated Manual Training High School at the age fifteen. From the age of fifteen to eighteen, she worked as a secretary at the Advertising firm, Gerald Velthaus Company. In the nights she went to night school at New York University, studying Psychology.

When she was 18, she met John C Ferlaino, and they got married in 1944 and were happily married until John died in 1991. They had three children, Doreen (1948), Jane (1950), and Frank (1958). In the early years of their marriage, they lived in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. In 1965, they moved to Garden City, and Mildred lived there until her death. She was active in card games at the Senior Center. She dedicated her life to being a loving wife and mother.

Mildred and John are survived by their children, Dr. Doreen Fowler, Jane Giannattasio, and Dr. Frank Ferlaino. Visitations were at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 1, and Thursday, February 2. There was a Mass Service at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church on Friday, February 3. She was be interred at St John Cemetery on Friday, Feb 3rd.

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up to $1.50! Dad became a self-taught golfer using some bent shafted hickory clubs that his dad seldom used. He would spend many a Monday “caddy day” on the course developing a true love and respect for the game. He taught all of us how to play in hopes that, one day, we all could enjoy the game together.

Dad was an extremely proud Marine, serving in Korea during the conflict. After his military service, he enjoyed a long and successful career in textile manufacturing. He spent the entirety of his 43 working years with J.P. Stevens, Inc., ultimately rising to sales management. He loved the industry and he loved his clients. Many of them gushed to us over the years of how they adored him. He met the love of his life while working there in the early years and Joan Fitzpatrick of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn would marry him in January of 1957. They moved their brood of six children to Garden City in 1970 after rapidly outgrowing their Franklin Square Cape Cod home.

After retiring in 1991, Dad and Mom became snowbirds and built

a wonderful winter retreat in Palm City, Fl. Dad joined his first private club and began playing his best golf. There were many drop in visits from the kids and the eventual 15 grandchildren.

Dad was a parishioner of St. Anne’s for 62 years and his deep, abiding faith was evident. In his later years, he could be found at his perch, in the kitchen, at the head of the table. Mornings, the TV was tuned into Fox Business Channel and at 3:00 pm, it was a daily rosary with Catholic Faith Network. One of his favorite mantras was “faith, family and friends” (in that order). He was fortunate to have had an abundance of all three.

Sadly, his one true love, Joan, passed in 2011. He is survived by his 6 children: Jerry (Ellen), Karen (Bill), Tom (Kathy), Mary Regina (Tony), Patti and Jeanne. His departure creates quite a void but the memories, pictures, life lessons and words of wisdom are plentiful. Semper fi and God speed, good man!

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Garden City Community Church observes Lent

BY MELVA VICTORINO

The Garden City Community Church (GCCC) solemnly observed Ash Wednesday last week as a time of penance, prayer, and reflection. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a 40-day period (not counting Sundays) of preparation and fasting before Easter. The imposition of ashes marks the journey of the cross and ultimately celebration. With the imposition of ashes, the GCCC members recommitted themselves to use the season of Lent to grow stronger in their faith to prepare to celebrate Easter with great joy. Through fasting, Christians honor God’s unwavering support and love and recommit to offering the same kind of care for others and the environment.

The 40-day period represents Christ’s time of temptation in the wilderness, where he fasted and where Satan tempted him. Lent asks believers to set aside a time each year for similar fasting, marking an intentional season to focus on Christ’s life, ministry, sacrifice, and Resurrection. At GCCC this year, Ash Wednesday was observed in a noon service (12:00 p.m.) and at 8:00 p.m. led by the Senior Pastor, Rev. Lynn Sullivan.

GCCC will have programs, worship services, a Lenten book study, and a Lenten Retreat. The children and the youth will continue to share their ministries with programs to donate food and snacks to the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) and the Long Island Council of Churches (LICC) which are serving the hungry and homeless on Long Island.

As looking back a few weeks ago, on the weekend of the Super Bowl, millions of dollars were spent on the festivities; however, GCCC members and their children took the time gather canned and

nonperishable food items for those who are in need on Long Island. The Souper Bowl of Sharing donations, this year supported The LICC Emergency Food Pantry in Freeport. The church school children and their teachers collected 214 non-perishable food items (390 pounds of food). Amanda Dias, Youth Ministry and Outreach Coordinator; Katie Masters, head teacher; Samantha Tusiani-Eng, assistant teacher; and Tara Noll-Socha, program coordinator led the children in this exciting service ministry and Bible lessons on the Prodigal Son. They added to their reaching out by dropping off wreaths and cards to the homebound

Looking forward:

• Saturday, March 4, at 8:00 a.m.: Men’s Breakfast at Carle Place Diner. Show up and you need not make any reservations to join the men for fellowship.

• Saturday, March 4, at 12:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30): “Ride to South Carolina” at the CycleBar, 950 Franklin Avenue, GC. This is a fundraiser for the youth summer mission trip to South Carolina. All are invited to come with a minimum donation of $35. There will be a raffle to win a $500 Visa gift card! Drawing will be at 1:30 pm and need not be present to win.

• Friday, March 10, at 5:00 p.m.: The Middle School Youth Group is invited to join the Sunday School on their bowling outing. More details to come soon.

• Sunday, March 12: Installation of officers and church wide luncheon after the 10:30 service, at Gardner Hall. The Rev. Dr. Marsha Williams, Transitional Conference Minister, UCC NY Conference will preach at the 10:30 service and will lead a program at the luncheon.

• Lenten Book Study: Sundays, Feb. 26, March 5, 19, 26, and April 2 (Not meeting on March 12) at 11:45 a.m. in the Kensington Room. The subject of the study is a book by Adam Hamilton “The Lord’s Prayer: The Meaning and Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught” and will be led by Rev. Lynn Sullivan. (Limited copies of the book are available at the church office for $10. Call 516-746-1700.

• Saturday, March 25: County Line Band will perform a Country Music Fundraiser at 7:00–10:00 p.m. in

Gardner Hall. Learn to line dance, enjoy warm fellowship, snacks, and beverages. Tickets are $20. for person ages 13 and up. Children 12 and under are free.

• Sunday, March 26, at 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Gardner Hall - Sandwich Sunday Snack Bags Ministry. Make sandwiches, sort snacks, drinks, napkins, and check bags in younger children to decorate bags. All snack bags to go to the INN.

• Sunday, April 30, after the 10:30 a.m. service: Sorting out the

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March 3, 2023

Utah Adventure Day 4-5: Driving Burr Trail, Exploring Glen Canyon, Wild Camping in Arch Canyon

BY KAREN RUBIN WITH LAINI MIRANDA AND DAVE E. LEIBERMAN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

It’s the afternoon when we leave the Grand Staircase-Escalante after having a sensational hike through Big Horn Canyon, and drive through the Dixie National Forest on our way to Glen Canyon Recreation Area.

We stop in Boulder where the Magnolia burrito food truck that Dave and Laini love is based in the parking lot of the Anasazi State Park Museum. I wander into the museum for a quick look – the displays are really wonderful and had I had the time, I would have taken advantage of the interactive exhibits (you can grind corn using a mano and metate, identify seeds with a microscope, make rubbings of pottery designs).

I find it fascinating that “Anasazi” is actually a Navajo word meaning “ancient enemies” or “enemy ancestors” but it is not actually known what these people - Ancestral Pueblo who inhabited the area before the Navajo - called themselves. Still, the name has stuck. They were village-dwelling farmers – that is to say, not nomadic people - who lived in the Four Corners between 1 and 1300 AD, when there is some mystery about why they suddenly left en masse (some suspect it was the drought of historic proportions, only rivaled by our current 20-year drought). Behind the museum you can walk a short trail to the Coombs Site Ruins and a life-size, six-room replica of part of the pueblo as it would have existed 800-900 years ago.

Beyond that are several more unexcavated areas. (Anasazi State Park Museum, Boulder, UT, 435-335-7308, www.stateparks.utah.gov)

Just down the road from the museum, we turn onto the Burr Trail Scenic Backway, considered one of the most picturesque drives in Utah. Paved and graded in some sections, gravel and dirt in others, the road extends 66 miles from Boulder, passing the slickrock canyons of the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, the Badlands of Capitol Reef National Park, the Waterpocket Fold, and painted rock desert of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, ending at Bullfrog Basin on Lake Powell - our destination on the fourth day of our Utah Adventure.

I find it interesting to learn that the Burr Trail was originally developed as a cattle trail by stockman John Atlantic Burr (born in 1846 aboard the SS Brooklyn sailing across the Atlantic; his family estab-

lished Burrville, Utah, in 1876). Burr developed the trail so he could take his herd through the rough, nearly impassable country around the Waterpocket Fold, Burr Canyon and Muley Twist Canyon.

We drive through Long Canyon and soon come to one of the highlights along the route, which accounts for its nickname, Singing Canyon. It looks like a setting for Jurassic Park. We walk in, feeling so small against these gigantic, high cliffs of red rock. Dave gets out his mini-guitar for the occasion and we revel in the acoustics that give the canyon its name.

As we drive this rustic highway, we see giant red rock boulders strewn all over, having broken off from these cliffs, so close to road. Some are precariously balanced. We wonder over what period of time they came down (last century, or last week?), and whether more are likely to come down anytime soon. This is

a landscape that seems at once fixed and yet is constantly changing. Burr Trail is like driving through destruction – you see these enormous, massive walls of rock collapsed in heaps and think how fragile it all is, how even the mighty can fall. It is as if it is all falling apart and you wonder how long before these rocks turn to mounds of sand.

We next come to the famous Burr Trail Switchbacks. The view from the top to the Henry Mountains and Waterpocket Fold is stunning. The intriguingly named “Waterpocket Fold” is a geologic wonder: a nearly 100-mile long warp in the Earth’s crust that formed between 50 and 70 million years ago.

After taking in the view, Dave maneuvers down the series of ridiculously steep, tight turns (scary!) several hundred feet to the valley below. (https://www.visitutah.com/ places-to-go/cities-and-towns/boulder/burr-trail)

We don’t get to do our wild camping tonight either, but rather have found what seems one of the few motels around, Tikaboo Lodge, and make do with the remaining food supplies we have.

(Note that there are very minimal amenities in the Bullfrog/Ticaboo area during the off-season. There are, however, two helpful outdoor outfitters/gas stations open until 4pm.)

Boating in Glen Canyon, Wild Camping in Arch Canyon

Our destination the next morning is Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Spanning 1.25 million acres,

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In search of Defiance House archaeological site, tucked away in the Forgotten Canyon on Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfaranadnear.com

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it stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah.

Lake Powell is only 13% of the National Recreation Area, but is (or rather was) one of the largest manmade lakes in North America.

But since 2001, declining water levels (the lake had dropped over 100 feet over a two-year period at the time of our visit) due to climate change and 20 years of drought have reshaped Lake Powell’s shoreline, and changed or closed boat ramp access points, on-lake facilities, and dramatically altered the landscape. (Check conditions, www.nps.gov/glca/ learn/changing-lake-levels.htm)

Laini has rented a power boat from Bullfrog Boat Rentals (435-684-3010) at the Bullfrog Marina so we can explore the canyons that were flooded when they created the controversial Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River.

We get a map from the boat rental company and try to follow the mile markers on the lake that help us orient.

Compared to our two days of adventuring in Grand Staircase-Escalante, this day is like a resort vacation, with the luxury of a boat allowing us to traverse 20+ miles in one afternoon.

The water level has dropped so much over the past two years that trees are poking out from the bottom. We are in search of signs of cliff dwellings or petroglyphs that may have been exposed with the drop in water level.

Dave navigates to Forgotten Canyon where Laini has information that a trail will lead to Defiance House Archaeological Site, an 800-year old cliff

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dwelling (nps.gov, 800-227-7286).

Because the water level is so low, we come to the edge of the water much earlier than expected, and pull up the boat onto a beach, have a picnic lunch under a rock awning, and then set off on foot in search of the cliff dwelling.

This really feels like Indiana Jones, because there is no actual trail. We follow the water  – slogging along the deep mud, crisscrossing to avoid deeper water. Dave comes with me as Laini and Alli bound ahead to explore in the limited time we have before we have to get back to the boat.

The site (which is only reachable by boat then foot) is usually just a quarter mile past the end of the water, but with the water level so much lower, it’s now over two miles away and we don’t have the time. Also there is so much overgrowth and prickly thickets that Laini and Alli can’t get through wearing shorts. They turn around and tell us we should make our way back to the boat.

Even with this disappointment, it has been an immensely fun adventure.

As we boat out of the canyon, we see a vulture contemplating eating a dead fish on the shore.

We are close to the time when we need to return the boat, but Dave pilots us into the Lost Eden Canyon. This turns out to be an absolutely magical (overused word but really apt) place – a superb finale to our adventure.

There are golden dapples on the gray rock faces like gold coins shimmering in sunlight. The water is a surreal emerald green under a brilliant blue sky, the rocks are orange, tan and gray, making interesting patterns, as

we wind through the narrow canyon.

You can easily imagine how ancient artists were inspired not just by the colors, but the patterns in rock faces.

When we get back to the marina, it takes 30 minutes just to refill the tank ($200!).

Driving from Lake Powell on our way to our next stop, Bears Ears National Monument-Cedar Mesa, we stop at Outpost Marine Trading Post – as significant today as it must have been for early pioneers. It has a fabulous selection of gear and groceries for camping as well as fantastic sandwiches at incredibly reasonable prices (considering how desperate people can be at this point in their journey)

- Reuben, probably best outside of NYC, $8; thick burgers; fresh sliced turkey only $4.99/lb (Dave can’t believe it so buys 2 pounds). Everyone is absolutely delighted as we savor our car dinner when we get back on the road.

We soon see a dead calf on the road and vultures hovering.

We stop at Hite Overlook for spectacular, iconic views of the Western landscape.

The historic marker here relates how in 1883 Navajo Chief Hoskininni led Cass Hite to the Canyon below, where he found gold. He opened a small store and post office, making his fortune off the miners. After World War II, the town’s population “swelled” to more than 200. This time, miners were searching for “hot” rocks (uranium). This mining boom also went bust and Hite returned to its small town existence. But in 1964, the waters of Lake Powell swallowed up Hite, leaving behind the only true treasure: the view.

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8 Easy Ways to Cut Your Electricity Bill

BY MARY HUNT

The mail arrives. The electric bill is right on top. Shove it to the bottom of the stack. Finally, hands shaking, open it, knowing you’ve been negligent. Lock eyeballs with the amount due. Higher than it has ever been. Sure, rates are skyrocketing; everyone is being impacted. But that does not make this easier to swallow.

If you’re facing high utility bills that rival the rent or mortgage payment -- or just need to cut costs -- these tips can help you get started cutting your electricity bill.

NO. 1: CHANGE AIR FILTERS

The filter(s) on your HVAC (heating ventilation air-conditioning) system should be changed every three months to keep the system in tip-top shape. Set an alarm; mark it on the calendar. I may not be the only homeowner who had to learn this very expensive lesson the hard way.

NO. 2: KEEP VENTS CLEAR

It’s understandable to want to hide

vents with furniture to improve the appearance of a room, but it’s crucial to leave enough space around them so that air can circulate properly. Blocking vents can cause your HVAC system to work harder and even break down.

NO. 3: ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Lower the thermostat a bit when you are not at home and at night during the winter. Be mindful not to set the temperature too low while you’re away as it can cause your heating unit to work harder, increasing energy bills and putting stress on the unit.

Invest in a programmable thermostat for your home. Set it to adjust the temperature automatically according to your schedule.

NO. 4: ADJUST WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE

While adjusting your thermostat, consider changing the temperature of your

We drive to Bears Ears-Cedar Mesa where we finally get to do the wild camping I have been so excited about (that means no services at all, just wilderness). The sun is descending and we are hoping to set up camp before dark.

Dave finds his way down a dirt road leading to Arch Canyon and we finally find a suitable site next to a sign marking an Indian reservation (no trespassing!).

We set up in time before dark, but the full moon shines like a giant lantern, rising just as the sun sets, making flashlights unnecessary.

We sit around the campfire, enjoying the peace and reveling in our adventure. We will finally get to use our winter-rated sleeping bags and pads Dave had rented from Moosejaw (https://www.moosejaw.com/content/ gear-rental, 877-666-7352).

Each day of our trip, we are immersed in landscape that manifests different personality, character, color, texture, ambiance, even theme, and provide the contours for our experience.

Tomorrow we will get to meet Bears Ears and the spirits of the Ancestral Pueblo people.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, www.nps.gov/glca, 928-608-6200; Bullfrog Visitors Center, 435-684-7423.

See more photos: https://goingplacesfarandnear.com/utah-adventure-day-45-driving-burr-trail-exploring-glen-canyon-wild-camping-in-arch-canyon/

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water heater as well. The Department of Energy states that setting a water heater to 140 F is the default, but this can result in annual wasted costs of $36 to $61. It is safe for most households to set the temperature to 120 F instead.

NO. 5: INVEST IN BLACKOUT CURTAINS

An inexpensive way to cut costs is to invest a few bucks in blackout curtains. Found at stores like Walmart and Target, they block light, noise, and temperature fluctuations. In winter, thick curtains can also help retain heat inside the room.

NO. 6: USE ENERGY-SAVING LIGHT BULBS

Switching to energy-efficient LED light bulbs from incandescent, compact fluorescent and halogen bulbs can save you approximately $225 per year on your energy bill.

Although these bulbs may have a higher initial cost, there’s no need to replace

all the light bulbs in your home at once. Instead, replace them as they burn out.

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BY CLAIRE LYNCH

In my family we never sat around eating crumpets but once I went away to college in Connecticut it was a whole different story. My friend, Emily, is the one who turned me on to crumpets. One afternoon after a particularly interesting American literature class she invited me to a coffee shop in Fairfield. I relied on her judgment about shops because she was a commuter. She lived in the town whereas I lived in a dormitory and was from another state.

Saying yes, I hopped in Emily’s car and off we went. We both ordered coffee and she asked for a crumpet. I’d had coffee cake before and Danish but never a crumpet. They are a small round unsweetened bread cooked on a griddle and usually split and toasted before serving.

Crumpets are most similar, I guess, to English muffins but they’ve got differences. Add a little butter or other topping and you’re all set. Some people say that the right way to eat crumpets is with a good helping of butter over the tops. You need to put the butter on when the crumpets are hot, so the butter melts down all the holes in the crumpet. That’s part of the tradition! Many Brits enjoy cups of tea with their crumpets but I like hot coffee.

I enjoyed our coffee and crumpets party so much that I brought the idea of eating crumpets with hot coffee or tea back to my dormitory floor but the only person interested was my roommate, Lauren. Everyone else wanted to stick to their surreptitious donuts or they were busy doing research in the library and had no time for coffee klatches.

When Lauren and I had a free hour open between her classes and mine we’d relax and have our occasional coffee and crumpets. We’d chat about the historical sites in New Jersey, her home

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state, like the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River, the Absecon Lighthouse which was built in 1857 and more. I told her what it was like to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island up close since she’d never been there nor had she seen Niagara Falls.

After moving home to Long Island and transferring to Hofstra as a commuter, I tried introducing my mother and sister, Susan, to afternoon crumpets but my mom had her coffee routine in the morning and Susan wasn’t interested in hearing anything about crumpets. “You may as well just pop some English muffins in the toaster and have them as a snack,” she said smirking. “It’s a lot faster.” But I still held fast to the fact that crumpets and English muffins weren’t the same thing at all.

Two years later, after getting my own apartment on Long Island, I became friends with Rebecca who lived in the same apartment complex. I worked fulltime in NYC so our coffee and crumpets get-togethers had to be held on Saturdays or Sundays whenever we didn’t have other commitments such as family parties, bridal showers, weddings, etc.

Rebecca and I looked forward to having our coffee and crumpets and she agreed that warming the crumpets and letting the butter melt into the holes was part of the magic. We marveled over our treats and talked endlessly about why crumpets tasted better than bagels or plain old slices of toast. We also discussed various ways to make coffee.

Rebecca and I took turns meeting at her apartment or mine. At her place her Maltipoo named Felix smelled something yummy in the air the first time she placed a tray of crumpets in the oven to warm. It smelled like good food

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NO. 7: CUT DRYER TIME WITH DRYER BALLS

Dryer balls are commonly known for preventing static and wrinkles, which is true, but they also have additional benefits, like significantly reducing drying time by up to 25%, saving you money on utility bills and time on your chores.

NO. 8: USE CAULKING TO CUT ELECTRICITY BILL

Applying caulking around windows and doors can help retain warm air inside during the winter and cool air inside during the summer, according to the Department of Energy. This easy home repair project can be completed in a couple of hours, costing as little as a few dollars. Caulking can help fix minor air leaks, but if you find that your utility costs are

particularly high in the winter and summer, more extensive upgrades such as a new roof or storm windows may be necessary to prevent major air leaks. A home energy audit can help determine your home’s most effective energy-efficient upgrades.

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/ contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually.

Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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to him so he hung out in the kitchen until Rebecca removed the crumpets from the oven. Sitting at her kitchen table we started chatting and Felix was still waiting. He waited patiently and expectantly - hoping for a handout from Rebecca.

Felix was a cute little dog and I almost tossed him a piece of my crumpet because he was so charming. A cross between a Maltese terrier and a poodle, Maltipoos are friendly, warm and loveable. Felix was one of the nicest dogs I’ve known. He was apricot colored and weighed about eight pounds. At age two, Felix had been well trained by Rebecca. He wanted to taste that crumpet so badly I was surprised he didn’t jump right up on the table and take a bite or devour the whole crumpet but he held back, probably hoping that by displaying his good manners, Rebecca would give in and let him taste that snack. She tossed him a dog treat instead.

Rebecca said she’d also tried persuading some co-workers and friends at work to try eating a crumpet but they declined. They stuck with what they liked then one friend, Mandy, jokingly

remarked, “Is it tea time at 3 p.m. each day?”

Rebecca and I stuck with our weekend coffee and crumpets and in short order Felix got used to the routine of it. Or Rebecca would come to my place and I’d slide the tray of crumpets into my oven. One day I phoned Emily to see how she was doing and I told her about how some us on Long Island liked having coffee and crumpets. She laughed when I told her about trying to get additional people to join our little coffee and crumpets klatch.

When Rebecca and Felix came to my place, he liked smelling fresh coffee and warming crumpets plus playing with my cat, Cleopatra, a 10-pound tabby cat with brown and tan stripes. When I’d look over at them playing on the kitchen floor, I’d see them romping and tussling about meaning I’d see a swirling tumble of apricot-colored fur and brown and tan-colored fur flying around. They were good naturedly having fun and as we ate our crumpets, Rebecca and I would peer over our coffee cups watching them animatedly at play. All was well.

If You Mess Up, Don’t Blame the Government

BY TOM MARGENAU

Sometimes people will write to me complaining that the government, specifically the Social Security Administration, has messed them up and cheated them out of benefits they might have been due. But many times, the fault (to trivialize a famous line from Shakespeare’s play, “Julius Caesar”) is not in our government, but in ourselves. Here are some examples of what I mean.

Q: When I was 65, I retired and took the free Part A Medicare. But I didn’t want to spend all that money the government was gouging us to take the Part B. However, five years later when I was 70, I decided I needed the Part B, so I took it and started paying a penalty on top of my regular monthly premium. I’m now almost 80 and I’m still paying the penalty. This just proves my theory that the government is made up of a bunch of crooks who are just out to gouge all of us senior citizens!

A: Well, you didn’t really ask me a question. You just got up on your soapbox and blamed the government for the Part B penalty predicament you find yourself in.

But I think if you are looking for blame, you should check the nearest mirror. If you had done your homework when you were turning 65, you would have learned that your Part B Medicare monthly premium would increase by 10% for each year you opted not to participate in that part of Medicare. And you would have learned that the penalties are permanent.

So, frankly, you messed up. You were trying to save a few bucks each month by forgoing Part B coverage all those years -- and now you’re paying for that mistake. And it sounds like you’re trying to put the blame for that mistake on someone else!

Q: I had done lots of research and lots of planning to make sure my wife and I maximize our Social Security benefits. I waited until 70 (just two months ago) to start my Social Security. My wife, who was always a homemaker and doesn’t have her own Social Security, is also 70 and filed for spousal benefits on my record. We were counting on her getting half of my Social Security, so imagine my shock when we learned that she is only getting about 38% of my benefit. Everything I’ve ever read says a wife gets 50%. Why is the government cheating us?

A: The government isn’t cheating you. I think you cheated yourself (and your wife) by not doing enough research. Had you done your homework (by reading my book, “Social Security: Simple and Smart,” for example), you would

have learned that your wife’s spousal benefit is based on your full retirement age benefit, not on your augmented age 70 rate. So, your wife is getting 50%, but again, it’s 50% of your FRA benefit, not your age 70 benefit.

And just FYI, if you should die before your wife does, her widow’s benefit will be based on your full age 70 rate.

Q: What an outrage! What a scam the government is running on poor educators like me. I was a teacher in Texas and get a teacher’s retirement pension. Texas teachers aren’t allowed to pay into Social Security, so I don’t have any Social Security of my own. But my husband spent his whole life paying into Social Security, and now we learn that because of some rotten law called the “government pension offset,” I won’t get any of my husband’s Social Security, both now while he is alive and even after he dies. No wonder people don’t trust the government when they are allowed to pull a fast one like this on people like us!

A: There is no scam. There are no rotten laws. There are no fast ones being pulled. And when you read my explanation, you’ll see there is no need for outrage. The best way to explain what’s going on is with an example.

Let’s say that somewhere in a Dallas suburb, two married couples are neighbors. Bob and Carol live in one house, and next door live Ted and Alice. They’ve all recently retired. Bob and Carol both worked at jobs that were covered by Social Security, so now Bob gets $2,800 per month in retirement benefits and Carol gets $3,000 per month in her own Social Security retirement check.

Neighbor Ted also worked at a Social Security covered job. But Ted’s wife, Alice, was a teacher. And just for the sake of comparison, I’m going to say that, like Bob, Ted gets $2,800 in Social Security retirement benefits and Alice, like Carol, gets a $3,000 monthly retirement benefit. The only difference is that Alice’s retirement check comes from the Texas Teachers Retirement System while Carol’s check comes from Social Security.

Carol isn’t due (and doesn’t expect) any spousal benefits on Bob’s record. Why? Because the law has always said that one Social Security benefit offsets another. So, Carol’s own monthly benefit of $3,000 is way more than the 50% spousal rate she’d be due on Bob’s account. Or to put that another way, when you are due two Social Security benefits, you don’t get them both. You only get the one that pays the higher rate.

The Government Pension Offset law, that our emailer called “rotten,” simply says that a public retirement pension, like Alice’s teacher’s retirement pension, will be treated just like a Social Security retirement pension. In other

words, it will offset any Social Security spousal benefits that might be due.

In fact, before the GPO law went into effect, Alice would have been able to receive her $3,000 teacher’s pension AND a $1,400 dependent spousal benefit on her husband’s Social Security account. Nobody else could get such a windfall.

And in fact, the GPO law cuts teachers a sweet deal no one else can get. It says that only two-thirds of the teacher’s pension will be used as an offset.

Alice. When Bob dies, Carol won’t get a nickel in widow’s benefits because, again, her own $3,000 Social Security check offsets dollar for dollar the $2,800 widow’s benefit she be due if she didn’t have her own Social Security. But when Ted dies, Alice will get some widow’s benefits that Carol won’t get. That’s because only two-thirds of Alice’s teacher’s pension, or $2,000, will be used to offset her widow’s pension on Ted’s ac-

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What effect will AI have on real estate and business in the future?

With all the buzz lately about AI, I have been pondering this weekend as to what the future will look like with all the technology that has been and will be created going forward. Take ChatGPT, which Microsoft has recently funded the company, OpenAI with $10,000,000. They also had previously provided startup capital for the company back in 2019 and 2020.

How will this application potentially affect property, investors, and our real estate industry locally, nationally, and globally? I truly believe we are already in Web 3.0 and evolving along at hyper-speed with artificial intelligence, and the block chain technology that will provide the power for decentralization, free digital identities with crypto wallets, and open digital economies. You might ask what effect it will have on real estate? Once learned and absorbed, everything will be recorded and processed with ease and transparency. According to Samuel Leeds in his column on 2/16/23 in Entrepreneur magazine and the potential future effects could be dramatic, especially in saving money.

Investors who have multiple properties will be able to use AI to predict with more accuracy maintenance schedules ahead of time by analyzing sensor data and identifying those things in those properties that are being abused and misused; while advising tenants to assist in prevention of and reducing maintenance, thereby saving money. When tenants are home and not home, technology will regulate and minimize waste in the usage of utilities, turning off TVs and lights too! Currently, there are devices that can be used to detect leaks from pipes when you are out or out of town and notify your plumber. Property managers and their crews of contractors will have a better handle on staying on top of sudden emergencies by being immediately notified

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

and then the required repairs can be addressed ASAP, by using AI to be more proactive with predictive maintenance

Home automation is already happening at a very rapid pace between doorbells and external cameras recording everything to lights and smart devices, by using your cell to control and regulate heat while away. Technology will use weather patterns in regulating heat usage too. The application of motion sensors, when no one is home or in the office is already in use in both residential and commercial environments. Samsung produces Smart refrigerators letting you know when you are running low on groceries and even enable you to watch cable on it too as well as other functions! It’s all happening at lightning speed.

Humans will not be able to comprehend or compute the most intricate and accurate methodologies to analyze information. However, AI will, and be much more capable of precisely and accurately predicting future property prices based on millions of bits of data in one location and the commonality of these data points in similar areas. All these data points could predict future market trends and potential investments based on looking at the news, crime statistics, new business openings, business registration records and so much more. With this type of software and technology, investors will be far ahead of the curve compared to others who aren’t using AI and will more easily determine the best investment opportunities.

However, the downside of AI for investors could and will be mistakes that won’t be checked by humans that are made by those predictions,

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count. So, after Ted dies, Alice will keep getting her $3,000 teacher’s pension and she will get $800 in widow’s benefits on Ted’s Social Security account.

If I were Carol, I’d be the one complaining that teachers get such a sweet deal from Social Security that no one else can get.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.”

The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets.

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specifically for tenant privacy issues, and misunderstanding something that a human would not. However, in some situations, information would still need to be analyzed and checked by doing due diligence until AI is more perfected in the future.

Real Estate Brokers using AI will be more reliant on that information when making and providing data for crucial decisions affecting their client’s purchases. However, the balance should be in the combination of using AI and blockchain technology for the betterment and advancement of assisting businesses and consumers in striving for more seamless, reduced paper usage and simplified transactions in the path to greatly reduce costs. But most critical, for now, will still be centered around the rapport, and short and long-term relationships that are nurtured and created between Broker and client that AI will hopefully never replace. I firmly believe that the human touch and close business connections that are established will always be necessary in order to perform the required services as well as the social interaction that people will still need and want. As we have seen with the pandemic, the lack of in-person and social meetings (not on Zoom) has had an immense effect on the mental stability of many in our population. The touch and feel of a handshake, a hug, and a smile will never go out of style and will further enhance that transactional human relationship for the most expensive asset that most purchasers will ever own. G_D forbid if AI will ever replace the interactions and relationships between the real estate Broker and/or agent and their sellers, investors, buyers, and renters. If this

were to happen, it will truly be a sad day for all of us.

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

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.

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of March 5-11, 2023

One of the most common questions I hear under the night sky is: “How do I find the North Star?”

I’m always surprised by how many folks believe that the North Star (or Polaris, as astronomers know it) is the brightest star in the heavens. At this time of year, I frequently hear people pointing toward the dazzling star Sirius, saying, “There’s the North Star.” The fact that it’s in the south apparently doesn’t bother them much! If you have ever believed this astronomical myth or use a similarly bright star to find your way at night, you’re sure to become hopelessly lost.

No, the North Star is, as you might expect, in the north. And it’s not the brightest star in the sky, either. Far from it. In fact, it’s the 48th brightest star, so unless you have pretty dark skies without much light pollution or moonlight, you’ll be surprised at how tough it is to see.

Though it’s quite faint, locating it at this time of year becomes a bit easier because the Big Dipper has returned to our evening sky, and as just about every scout in the world knows, the Dipper serves as a very clear pointer toward Polaris.

Later this week, when the brilliant

Find the North Star

full moon has left the early evening sky, go outdoors and face north. Low in the northeastern sky, you’ll find the seven equally bright stars of the Big Dipper, so named because this star grouping resembles a ladle with a bent handle. In the U.K., it’s known as the “Plough,” in Germany as the “Great Wagon” and elsewhere by many other creative names. The Dipper, which is part of a larger constellation known as Ursa Major, the Great Bear, appears during late winter and early spring to be standing on its handle after dark.

Now, cast your gaze toward the northwest; there you’ll find the constellation of Cassiopeia, named for the ancient Ethiopian queen it’s supposed to represent. Forget searching for a queen, though; you’ll have a much easier time spotting a sideways “M” shape outlined by five equally bright stars.

Midway between these two star groupings lies Polaris. This star is important because it stands directly above our planet’s North Pole. This means that the Earth’s rotational axis aims in its direction at this time in history, so as the Earth rotates during the night, the northern stars all appear to revolve in a counterclockwise direction around Polaris.

Now, how do we use the stars of the Big Dipper to find Polaris? Pretty simple, actually. At the Dipper, connect the two bowl stars farthest from the handle

and extend that line -- from the bowl’s base to its top -- about five times their separation. There, you’ll find Polaris. And if you continue this line about the same distance past Polaris you’ll encounter the star Caph, which marks the bottom of the sideways “M.”

Because of their positions near Polaris, the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia always lie opposite each other, with

Polaris midway between them. So this summer, when you see the Dipper nearly overhead, Cassiopeia will appear quite low in the north, or even below the horizon.

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Though it’s quite faint, locating the North Star at this time of year becomes a bit easier because the Big Dipper has returned to our evening sky, and as just about every scout in the world knows, the Dipper serves as a very clear pointer toward Polaris

LOST IN SUBURBIA Let’s All Go Bananas

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“Do you think I should make some banana bread?” I asked my husband.

“I don’t know,” he replied. “Do you think I should build a bookcase?”

“Why would you want to build a bookcase?” I asked him.

“Well, it seems as random as you asking me if you should make banana bread.”

I decided if I did make banana bread, he definitely wasn’t going to get any.

I was still on the fence about it two days later... until I saw someone post a picture online of fresh banana bread with chocolate chips. This was a game changer. I’m of the mind that everything is better with chocolate. I would eat a shoe if it had chocolate on it. Well, maybe not a shoe. But quite possibly a flip-flop.

Since I’m gluten-free, I needed to find a way to adapt the recipe so that it

didn’t include wheat flour. I assumed that almond flour would make an OK substitute. But instead of finding a recipe for banana bread specifically using almond flour, I decided to just use a standard wheat flour recipe and swap the flours out. What could go wrong?

It would behoove me to mention here that I am not a great baker. When my daughter was little and she wanted to bake cookies with me, I would somehow either burn them to a hockey puck or underbake them so they were the consistency of mud. One time I forgot the sugar. Another time I accidentally used salt instead of sugar. And then there was the Great Cookie Incident of 2007 when I dropped cookie dough on the floor, slipped on it and went shooting into the dining room on my back like I was in a luge competition.

Determined to make this work, I mixed all the ingredients together, poured it all into a loaf pan, and stuck

it in the oven. My mouth watered as I smelled the bananas cooking and the chocolate chips melting and I was confident I was going to have an amazing banana bread experience.

But when the timer went off and I stuck a toothpick into the loaf to see if it was done, it was still raw in the middle.

I figured the almond flour must need more time to cook than the wheat flour, so I stuck the bread back in for another 10 minutes. Then 10 minutes more. Then another 10 minutes. Soon the outside of the bread started to burn and I gave up and pulled it out.

I waited a bit and then cut into it. The crust was like a rock and the inside was pure goo. It was less like banana bread and more like banana mush. The outside was inedible, but the inside seemed fine enough... if I was in the mood for chocolate chip banana stew.

My husband had been lingering nearby, enticed by the aroma of the

baking banana bread. Apparently, he thought that he had squatters’ rights to some of the banana bread by virtue of the fact that he was living in the house with me.

“You made banana bread!” he said.

“I did.”

“How did it come out?” he asked.

“Pretty good,” I said.

“Can I have some?” he asked.

“Absolutely,” I nodded, handing him a plate. Then I opened the utensil drawer.

“But here... you’ll need a spoon.”

Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.

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Garden City Community Church observes Lent

From page 52

collected baby supplies and disposable diapers and pull-ups (all sizes) for the INN. Donations are ongoing with a collection basket in front of the Whitehall Conference room. For more information email Jessica Dowd-Wilde at dowdwilde@gmail.com.

There is a place for everybody at GCCC. Come and share the wonders of God’s love this Lenten Season!

Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at GCCC. We have services, events, and programs for all ages. We have many ways you can participate in our church life. Our Sunday Worship Service is

in-person and live-streamed. To get information regarding our other 2023 worship services and programs, visit our website at www.theGCCC.org.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ. It is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual

orientations to participate in the life of our community. We are located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website www.theGCCC.org.

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From

an incredible group of people associated with FABGC who share a passion for our village, strong ethics, integrity, and a commitment to bringing Garden City leaders who will listen to all residents and always work to advocate for our village and preserve this unique and wonderful place we call home.

As others had warned, we have faced dirty attacks at every turn, and as hard as it has been to stay positive and keep criticism focused on issues and not individuals, we have always endeavored to do that. We would never dream of editing videos of candidates to mislead residents, or creating emails to look like they are village emails to spread lies about our opponents. We don’t make up rumors about candidates or use old village letterhead to contact their employers with false accusations. Sadly, we have been confronted with all this and more as we worked to improve our village government. Garden City residents deserve leaders with integrity, and we need more good people willing to get involved in village government. That Judy Courtney would accuse FABGC of being unethical for requesting petitions they have every right to request, at the same time she stays silent about clearly reprehensible and deceptive behavior by her own running mate, Cosmo Veneziale, is disappointing.

Garden City deserves better, and this year’s election may be the most important election our village has ever had. I encourage all residents to get out and vote Row C for the FABGC candidates, Bruce Chester, Mike Sullivan, Richard Williams and myself, committed to serving our community and never compromising integrity.

Mary Carter Flanagan

We don’t need political rule

To the Editor:

Don MacLeod is once again on the ballot for Village Trustee. You won’t see his name, but he is listed four times. He is the unelected dictator of Garden City, ruling unchecked over all village residents for two years and counting.

Mr. MacLeod came into power by creating the FABGC political party, harnessing the anger of residents upset about the MTA’s monster poles and the future of the Garden City Casino. Those issues were present in 2020 and have since been resolved. It’s now 2023 and a host of new issues – including Governor Hochul’s zoning changes for housing and the Nassau Coliseum Casino development – stand in front of us.

So why should residents let him decide our village’s future? Why do we need political rule?

Do residents want another Village election determined by ballot harvesting? Ballot harvesting was how FABGC won their seats and likely will be a key component of their re-election strategy

this month. 40% of FABGC votes last year were absentee. Without ballot harvesting (which was conducted foremost by FABGC executives), three FABGC Trustees would have lost in last year’s election.

Do residents want more “yes men” as Trustees? We have seen how Trustees Flanagan and Chester bent to Mr. MacLeod’s wishes to halt progress on the resident-led St. Paul’s development. We have seen Trustee Marciano refuse to engage once with the EPOA and the 2,800 households it represents in the past year. Hopefully Mr. Williams, if elected, would not follow his lead. As the party boss, Mr. MacLeod recruits and helps bankroll FABGC candidates. They will not defy him, no matter the expense to Garden City residents.

The village election is Tuesday, March 21st. I urge Garden City residents to think about the issues ahead for the village, how they want to be represented, and make the effort to vote.

We don’t need more Don MacLeod and more FABGC. We deserve better.

Paul Dircks

Terrible management mistake

To the Editor:

I’m writing in response to Trustee Torino’s self-congratulatory letter written in last week’s Garden City News. Trustee Torino argues that leadership is important, and I couldn’t agree with him more. Leadership is important. Smart leadership. Intelligent leadership. And that is why Mr. Torino’s utter failure to provide any type of leadership at last Tuesday night’s BOT Meeting was so disconcerting. Mr Torino argued rightfully that our hard-working village employees deserve a raise. No argument there. And while we have many hard working employees in this Village, some are A+, some are A, and some might even be a B and in need of guidance and mentoring as part of an evaluation process. However, to claim, senior executives, many now making commiserate salaries, should all get the same percentage raise based on time and position, with no concern for individual performance, is shocking, but not surprising. Unfortunately our Village has over a hundred employees and a $65,000,000 budget. It can’t be run like a law office. Giving everyone the same salary increase, and not going to Executive Session, where Mr. Torino knows full well is the only place executive performance can be discussed, might make Mr. Torino feel good and allow him to pretend he is exercising “leadership”, but the signal he sent to the many employees that work extra hard is “don’t bother, everyone will get the same increase” A terrible management mistake by Mr. Torino in his desire to look like a leader.

Perhaps an even worse failure in leadership by Trustee Torino, is

that employees report to the Village Administrator, Ralph Suozzi. Mr Torino’s actions, by putting forward the increases in compensation without performance input which would have come from Mr. Suozzi, has exhibited poor management and leadership skills. As experienced managers know, Mr. Torino has totally undercut one of the most important tools Mr. Souzzi has to effectively run the Village: the understanding by direct reports that their line manager drives their compensation. Mr Torino, while now it being too late to call for an executive session as he should have, and where compensation discussions should, and have traditionally been held, should use the next BOT meeting to apologize to our Village Administrator for undercutting his authority as the individual responsible for employee compensation. It will take years to repair the damage Trustee Torino did in one evening.

Donald MacLeod

Timing is everything

To the Editor:

I attended Tuesday night’s board meeting on February 21, only to witness another display of partisanship, gamesmanship, and a fragmented Board of Trustees.

Village Trustee Torino stated at the board meeting that the executive staff of this village has not received a pay increase for some time and he wanted to vote that evening to provide these increases. Trustees Flanagan, Chester, and Kelly requested that this topic be moved to an executive session rather than be discussed in an open forum. The pay increases were then voted on by the board members. The current Mayor cast the deciding Mayor’s double vote, to break the tie, in order to approve these increases in executive salaries without any further discussions.

The question is: Why was this topic brought up so close to the upcoming election if not to discredit and embarrass some of the trustees vying for reelection? I believe that timing is everything in politics and this vote was just too much of a coincidence following years of inaction. This topic of salary increases should’ve been debated in the executive session as to the level of increases, whether these increases should be retroactive, current, or provided at some future date.

Also, it should’ve been discussed as to whether the money for these increases is available now in the current budget or whether it should be included in the next budget cycle. Another very important factor that fell by the wayside is that each individual increase should be weighed or evaluated on the basis of the employee’s performance, level of responsibility, time on the job, and not just given out uniformly.

Bob Orosz

Disingenuous letter

To the Editor:

I read with utter astonishment Trustee Bruce Torino’s letter in last week’s Garden City News. His comment questioning Trustees Chester, Flanagan and Kelly’s advocacy for transparency was disingenuous, and frankly, I felt that it was beyond reproach. Mr. Torino is well aware that issues regarding employee salaries, benefits, union contract, and matters such as these should be discussed in an Executive session discussion among the Trustees. To have the Village’s Executive Staff employee’s salaries posted in the minutes to be made public is in my opinion, irresponsible.

Mr. Torino’s assertion that Trustees Chester, Flanagan, and Kelly opposed doing a compensation review of the employee’s salaries was perpetuating a falsehood. Trustees Chester, Flanagan, and Kelly clearly said at the meeting that the review should be done in an Executive Session. For Trustee Torino to declare that there was a ‘lack of transparency by these Trustees’ is appalling. If Mr. Torino wants an example about the lack of transparency in village government, he has to look no further than to the action on the part of the current Mayor in sending a letter on expired official Village stationery and without any of the Trustees knowledge to Trustee Flanagan’s employer questioning her ability to run for village office. I found that unconscionable, yet that’s an issue that Trustee Torino has been strangely quiet about. Village Attorney Gary Fishberg commented that for Mayor Veneziale to send a letter to the Workman’s Compensation Board himself was “unnecessary and inappropriate” Fishberg also noted that he did not instruct Mayor Veneziale to send the letter to WCB. Trustee Kelly had harsh criticisms for the Mayor, but Mr. Torino – who loves to hear himself speak – has said nothing about it. Crickets.

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making a decision. Bruce Chester is a neighbor of mine. I’ve worked with him on the ongoing Merillon Ave LIRR construction debacle, and he listens to and represents the residents of the G.C. Estates better than any trustee in recent memory. He’s a tireless worker, rolling up his sleeves at the drop of a hat, and he’s committed to moving the needle forward for everyone. Bottom line: Bruce gets it done. Period.

William Lucano

Vote for Fineran

To the Editor:

I am writing in support of Ed Finneran for Village Trustee and encourage my fellow residents to vote for him on March 21. We need someone as skilled, competent, and enthusiastic as Ed to help us address the many issues that face our village. I have lived in Garden City most of my life, but I don’t recall a time more fraught with perils for our way of life here. Massive development projects such as the Las Vegas Sands casino at the Nassau Coliseum are such perils. Deciding finally what to do with St. Paul’s is another.

Ed’s careers in law and finance, and his years of community involvement here, uniquely prepare him to help us assess the best ways forward on these issues and take us toward solutions that will preserve the things we love about living here. Having known Ed for years, I have found him to be forthright. Sincerity is critically important to the governance of our Village. Please vote for Ed.

Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.,

Character matters

To the Editor:

Mary Carter Flanagan has been nothing but an honest and transparent trustee, but if the ridiculous self-serving letters I have read in the GC news over the last few weeks are to be believed, she is nothing but a deceitful and conniving monster. Mayoral candidate Judy Courtney talks about division, divisiveness and secret pet projects, but then joins a ticket with a man, Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, whose only agenda and “secret pet project” seems to be saving St Paul’s, regardless of the cost, which goes against his campaign promise to be impartial on its fate. I am personally for saving St Paul’s in some form, but it is the lack of transparency on the subject that I take issue with.

Furthermore, as Mayor, Cosmo Veneziale was the one who created the divisiveness candidate Courtney rails against. This is a man who sent a letter to Mary’s employer in an effort to prevent her from running for Mayor. A letter that could have possibly jeopardized her livelihood. This was all brought to light in a very contentious Village board meeting and reported on by the

GC News. In what bizarre world do you run on eliminating divisiveness by running with a person who would do such a thing to a woman whose only “crime” is volunteering a good deal of her time to serve her community.

This week candidate Courtney wrote of all the “questionable activities” over the last two years, trying to paint a picture of two full years of political malfeasance, but she only names two incidents of supposed wrong doing before the last election and a demand to see the CAP petitions before this election. These incidents are hardly scandalous and if that is all of the so-called questionable behavior she can point to, then I would say this has been two pretty good years of town governance.

Regarding the letter this week by trustee Bruce Torino who took issue with the fact that performance reviews and raises were not discussed in an open forum, in front of the employees to be reviewed, is almost laughable. What business or government agency discusses these matters in public? A poor review or disparaging comments made in an open forum could be grounds for a lawsuit or at a minimum be a tremendous embarrassment to any employee receiving such a public review. Torino’s implication that doing such a review in a private setting is somehow not being transparent is nonsense and clearly intended to influence the upcoming election.

I am amazed that anyone with good character like Mary Flanagan volunteers to serve! The only reward is these baseless attacks. It is pathetic the nonsense she has had to put up with. Having to deal with the ridiculous behavior of her political opponents is the answer to the often asked question, why do decent people not run for public office? Let’s hope this behavior does not convince Mary and other decent people like her from running in the future, because there is definitely a shortage of honorable people in government.

Glenn King

A proven leader

To the Editor: Your vote for Michele Harrington is the most important choice you can make this time around. Michele is a proven leader deeply engaged in the most important issues confronting Garden City today - she is all about the substance.

If you are listening and watching Village politics you notice how dysfunction is on the rise, internecine party warfare is the growing name of the game and denigration of former colleagues is all the rage. Meanwhile the important stuff gets ignored. Michele’s coda is to rise above the nonsense and the name calling. She’ll spend less time on self-congratulatory messaging about the trivial and more time on what mat-

ters. There is too much at stake. Turn out and vote for sensible, focused, and experienced competence. As an observer and a participant in the dialogue on Village issues I urge you to vote for Michele Harrington.

Bill Garry

A tremendous asset

To the Editor:

I have had the pleasure of serving as a Trustee with Bruce Chester for the last 2 years. He has been the leading voice in trying to remedy the LIRR situation along the Main Line. In addition to that he has been instrumental with the Finance Committee and has been diligently gathering information on the proposed Sands Casino. With his experience and his commitment to the Village he would once again be a tremendous asset to the Village.

Terry Digan

Cares deeply about GC

To the Editor:

When my family moved to Garden City in 1998, one of the first people I met on my daily commute to New York was Ed Finneran, Independent candidate for the Board of Trustees. Immediately I found Ed approachable, pragmatic, and one who cares deeply about our village.

After I retired in 2017 I got involved in the CPOA and am now a director. I was familiar with the Community Agreement before becoming a resident as my wife Mary grew up here and brought the plan to my attention. I liked the fact that the Village had embraced a straightforward way to get broad representation for all residents. I saw Ed Finneran a practical, transparent, get things done leader whose intelligence and sensibility equip him to do what’s best for us on a forward looking basis.

When Ed was President of the CPOA he listened to everyone and was a strong advocate promoting causes such as the Cathedral Avenue traffic study. Ed now has the Sands Casino and Governor Hochul’s housing initiatives in his sights as critical issues facing the Village. Ed will listen to your concerns. He will be an action oriented, truly independent thinking, consensus building member of the Board of Trustees and I encourage everyone to take the time to consider his candidacy, his qualifications, his strong desire to move the village forward in a sensible manner, and finally, vote for Ed in the upcoming election on March 21st.

Peter Clarke

Fiscally responsible

To the Editor:

We live in a very beautiful community that many people strive to try to live in. I know my wife and I did when we came here 22 years ago. There are many young families that moved to Garden City for the school district and for the overall beauty of our Village.

Many seniors have raised their families here, have their friends here and want to retire in Garden City. Having been on the Finance Committee for the past two years, I take a very conservative approach to spending Village dollars.

Recently we heard from several Trustees that we need to buy three brand new top of the line Fire Trucks. While it would be nice to add three new trucks to the fleet it is not necessarily financially feasible for the Village nor does the Fire Department need all three at once.

We certainly commend and greatly appreciate our volunteer firefighters. They spend many hours of their time fighting the fires in Garden City, as well as in other towns when they are doing mutual aid. The Village can certainly purchase one new truck and possibly a second one a few years down the road. Unfortunately, inflation is hitting everyone hard, and we need to continue to scrutinize the expenses for the Village.

This is not something that should be politicized. If I’m re-elected as Village Trustee, I will make sure our Fire Department has the equipment it needs, and I will do my best to control expenses to keep our taxes down.

Bruce Chester

Three best candidates

To the Editor:

The purpose of this letter is to make a clear case for voting for Judy Courtney for mayor and Michele Harrington, Ed Finneran, and Cosmo Veneziale for trustee.

Judy Courtney and Mary Carter Flanagan are running for mayor. A vote for Judy is a vote in support of the Community Agreement. The Community Agreement provides checks and balances on our village government. A way to understand the Community Agreement is to think of the United States Senate. In the same way that each state has two senators or two votes regardless of their size, each section of the village – the East, Estates, Central, and West – has two trustees or two votes. In the case of a tie vote among the trustees, the mayor has a second vote or tie breaking vote. The tie breaking vote for the last two years was in the West. The tie breaking votes moves to the East in the next two years according to the Community Agreement. A vote for Judy would move the tie breaking vote to the East. A vote for Mary would keep the tie breaking vote in the West for another two years. This is unfair to the East, Estates, and Central. In addition, if Judy is mayor, we will not lose Mary as a village trustee. Mary will continue to serve as a village trustee for another year.

Michele Harrington and Bruce Chester are the two candidates running for trustee in the Estates. Although Bruce has been vocal on the issue of

the third track extension, Michele is prepared to address the issue of the erosion of our commercial tax base based on her professional experience in the financial industry. Generally, our taxes are paid by homeowners and business owners. Michele is a business-friendly candidate who is mindful of a vibrant business sector if for no other reason than to lighten the property tax load on our homeowners.

Although there is no candidate from the Central, Ed Finneran has substantial ties to the Central. Ed is keenly aware of the issues in the Central having lived there for years.

Cosmo Veneziale and Mike Sullivan are the two candidates running for trustee in the West. Cosmo has served as mayor for the last two years. He founded the St. Paul’s Committee, and he led a committee to renovate the firehouse on Edgemere Road.

In summary, Judy, Michele, Ed, and Cosmo are the most qualified and most prepared candidates from each section of the village. Thank you to every candidate for spending the time and money to run for village office. It is your community spirit that makes our village special.

Jeff Minett

Let FABGC continue work

To the Editor:

I am a 35-year resident of Garden City and want to speak about my support for one of our Village Trustees, Mr. Bruce Chester. Mr. Chester is running for re-election on March 21st.

It was not until my retirement, a bit over a year ago, that I had the time to pay close attention to the governance activities that our Board of Trustees (BOT) are involved with, and the variety of issues they need to resolve on a regular basis. I have been very impressed with the actions Mr. Chester has taken to make Garden City an even better place to live.

Over the past year, I have personally attended several BOT meetings, as I was very concerned over the impact the LIRR Third Track project was having on our Estates community. In particularly, the effect of four years of construction and the removal of mature foliage along the former Merillon Avenue station. Impressive are the demonstrative actions Mr. Chester and his fellow ‘For A Better Garden City’ (FAB) BOT members have taken to re-design roadways and their plans to re-green the area. I also want to commend their pursuit of the MTA / LIRR Third Track Project to receive the ‘Community Funds’ which were set aside to pay for such improvements.

I am further encouraged by how Mr. Chester and his fellow FAB BOT members are involved with issues that impact all residents of Garden City from the Western to the Southeast sections.

Of note is their continued resolve to finally decided, through public referendum, what to do with the St. Paul’s School structure.

I feel that by re-electing Mr. Chester and the FAB team they can continue their work to keep Garden City a beautiful and desirable place to live, work and play.

William J. Daly Fair and ethical

To the Editor:

Upon learning that Michele Beach Harrington is a candidate for Village Trustee, I feel compelled to write about her fair, trustworthy and ethical character that I have witnessed in our social, business and community interactions for the past thirty-plus years.

When Michele commits to a host a block party, cookie exchange or a community collection drive, she follows through with good humor, great organizational savvy and fabulous results. She has quietly helped friends and neighbors in need, with no expectation of thanks and often does so anonymously – she just wants to do the right thing at the right time, always.

The Village would greatly benefit from the unique skills that Michele has perfected in her lifetime as a dedicated daughter, wife, mother, executive, neighbor and friend, to name a few roles she has excelled at. Her character is above reproach in each situation she endeavors. This is her strength. This is Michele Beach Harrington, consistently.

A lifelong Garden City resident who will continue to give back to her community in the role of Trustee will be an asset to us all.

Mary Opulente Krener

St. Paul’s: A way forward

To the Editor:

Whether you want the St. Paul’s main building preserved, adapted for new use, or thoughtfully demolished, voting for FABGC is the best way for your voice to be heard. FABGC will bring forth to the village, a two-choice vote, that will be respected by residents and adhered to by this and any future Board of Trustees.

If you want the building preserved and adapted for re-use, you should vote for FABGC because, in order for such a plan to withstand potential tax increases and trustee turnover, the vote must be unbiased and believed to be a fair representation of what the majority of the village wanted.

If you want some of the facade preserved, you should vote for FABGC because such an option has the potential for demolition proponents and for re-use proponents to be unhappy. Only if those proponents believe in the merits of a facade vote, will they believe that facade is a compromise of either option.

And finally, if you want the St. Paul’s

building to be taken down and the space used for other purposes, you need a Board that does not engage in propaganda to save the building.

The vote must be fair, unbiased, and respected by residents, and this is the only way to resolve this three-decade saga.

As a Board, we will identify the expertise and volunteers needed to:

• Work with a representative set of residents to understand the information most important in determining their vote and will make sure that information is provided and presented in an unbiased fashion.

• Perform a needs assessment, together with the Village Recreation Department and community groups to determine needs that are unmet by currently available village facilities.

• Match any unmet needs to the potential uses that have been identified by the hard work of the St. Paul’s committee and ensure that residents understand the utilization and value of usage for each option.

• Work with the Village Finance Department and Bond Counsel to give residents the financing terms for each St. Paul’s option (per NY State Municipal Law) along with the individualized impact on every resident’s tax bill for both the capital and operating cost of each option.

• Analyze the financial data, the uses, and the capabilities of the Village, along with data collected from residents, to design a vote and ask residents to decide between two clear choices for the future of St. Paul’s.

While many residents will vote with their heart, it is critical that residents have the information they need to make their decision based on data and facts. The goal is not just a community vote, but a vote that is respected by residents such that even a 50.1% vote can be swiftly put into action and followed through. A final decision is our goal.

Mary Carter Flanagan, FABGC Mayoral Candidate

Bruce Chester, FABGC Trustee Candidate

Mike Sullivan, FABGC Trustee Candidate

Richard Williams, FABGC Trustee Candidate

Fantastic addition to BOT

To the Editor:

I have had the pleasure of working with Richard Williams as part of the Business Development Committee (“BDC”) of the Board of Trustees. The mandate of this committee has been to look for ways to improve the commercial opportunities within the village and also find ways to improve the tax burden on the residents. Throughout our efforts, Richard has displayed on multiple occasions his in-depth business expertise, transparent approach and

professional demeanor. He has been proactive on several projects taking a lead position and helping to ensure we maintained positive momentum. I value his competent and thoughtful approach on the BDC and I think those skills along with his diligence and professional experience will make him a fantastic addition to the Board of Trustees. I hope you will join me in supporting Richard on March 21st.

Larry Marciano

Hoops for Hope

To the Editor:

Where will you be on Monday afternoon? We hope in the Garden City High School gym!

My name is Michael O’Hanlon and I am a junior at Garden City High School. My sister Katherine is a freshman and we want to invite you to be a part of something awesome. We want to invite you to Hoops for Hope.

On Monday, March 6th the Garden City Challenger Basketball team will be playing Hoops for Hope. All of the money raised will be donated to the Bobby Menges I’m Not Done Yet Foundation (INDY), all in memory of GCHS alum Bobby Menges who lost his battle with cancer. INDY raises money for programs to help teens with cancer.

It all started a few years ago when I was in middle school helping the Challenger team. Our older brother Timmy came to one of our games and saw that the gym was pretty empty. He decided to turn a Challenger Basketball game into a bigger event. Every year the event grows.

We already have so much support. The cheerleaders and kickline from GCHS will be there. Students Helping Students at GCHS has been a huge help. The Middle School students have been promoting it. Stewart and Stratford students made posters that will line the gym on game day. The TMA Booster Club has been very supportive.

We don’t sell tickets but ask for a $5 donation to INDY. There will be raffle baskets and Students Helping Students will be running a bake sale (cash or checks only please!). Anyone who attends will receive a coupon for a free egg sandwich from Seventh Street Gourmet.

One thing that makes this event so great is that students from all of the schools attend. People who live in Garden City who don’t even have kids in school come. This year we will be giving a special welcome to our Challenger alumni.

Start your week right. I bet it will be the best hour of your week.

Michael O’Hanlon

P.S. Please spread the word! See you on March 6th! Doors open at 3 and game starts at 3:30.

Spring Session of Mad Science

Announced

Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks will again hold a Mad Science After School Enrichment Program on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. beginning Thursday, March 30.

Possible session topics include Magnetic Magic, Optical Illusions, and Watts Up! This six-week program is open to GC residents in grades K to 5.

The cost of this weekly program is $170 per student which includes all materials & take-homes. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue - checks only please, made payable to “LI Steam Group”. Space is limited.

Imagine Arts Academy After School Program

Recreation and Parks has joined with Mad Science to offer the following after school program in art in the cottages at St. Paul’s. This program is open to Garden City residents in grades K to 5.

Crayola® Wild World! is a program where the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom will inspire the participants creativity through the world of art. They will experiment with different techniques and use Crayola® art materials to express their ideas. They design a unique, artist inspired creation in

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each class.

This six-week class will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Mondays beginning Monday, March 27. The fee for this six week program will be $170, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Middle School Pickleball Program announced

Garden City Recreation and Parks will offer an eight week session of beginner pickleball lessons to children in grade 6–8 who are residents of the Village of Garden City.

This program will provide an opporunity to learn every aspect of this fast growing sport. Explanation of the court, game rules, and court etiquette will be taught while playing. This program will be administered by Jackie Flynn, Recreation Leader and Phys. Ed. teacher.

The eight-week session will begin on Wednesday, March 29 and run from 3:45 to 4:45 pm. Paddles will be provided. The cost of this program will be $80. Please visit our Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to register or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net.

Preschool Sports Sampler

for 4 and 5-Year-Olds

The Garden City Recreation Department will offer a Pee-Wee Sports Sampler program this spring for preschool children ages 4 & 5 who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. This six week program has been designed to provide an opportunity to try a wide variety of sports with basic instruction.

This program will take place in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Tuesdays beginning on Tuesday, March 28. Class will begin at 1 p.m. and will run for 55 minutes. Our Sampler will incorporate new skills and free play in a non-competitive atmosphere. A different sport will be offered each week.The cost of this program is $60.

To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password, you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

are also offered for the 3 to 5 year old child.

Please visit www.usasportgroup. com or www.pulsecamps.com to see the classes offered in Garden City and to register. Classes will begin the week of April 22 and run for eight weeks.

Get a Jump on the Summer

US Sports and Garden City Recreation have again joined up to run our very popular summer sports programs at Community Park and St. Paul’s. Weekly summer programs include soccer, multisport, flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, and golf. They also offer Parent and Me classes as well as 3 to 5-year-old Squirt programs!

These programs are open to Village residents ages 2 to 11 years. To see what is offered and to register, please visit US Sports website at www.usasportgroup. com and look for Garden City.

Toddler Storytime and Arts and Crafts

Join

Us for US Sports "Squirts"

Garden City Recreation and Parks has teamed with US Sports to again offer our seasonal “Squirts” sports programs for Village residents ages 2 to 5 years olds on Saturdays and Sundays at St. Paul’s.

Weekly “Parent and Me” classes at ages 2 and 3 include Soccer and Multisport. If your child is ready to work without a parent, various sports

Our 8-week spring session of Toddler Story Time and Arts and Crafts will be held on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. at Cottage #110. Each 45 minute class will cover a theme with short stories and crafts. Themes covered will be Spring, Teddy Bears, Birds, Insects, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and more! Class will be taught by

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GARDEN CITY CENTENNIAL SOCCER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Garden City Centennial Soccer Club is proud to announce that it is once again offering scholarships to eligible high school seniors.

Eligible candidates must be:

* A high school senior graduating this spring

* Attending an accredited university or college in the 2023–2024 school year

* Have played for a Centennial Soccer team for at least five years (at least two years during high school)

* A Garden City resident

Additional qualifications and requirements are specified on the application.

At least two SCHOLARSHIPS of no less than $2,000 each will be awarded this spring

Applications can be obtained through the Garden City High School Guidance Office or through the Centennial website.

www.gccentennialsoccer.org

Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2023

We welcome and appreciate any contributions. Donations can be mailed to “GCCSC Scholarship Fund,” P.O. Box 358, Garden City, NY 11530

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale seeks re-election

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needed for each fire house, improved response logistics and training requirements. Recently, the Edgemere Fire House has undergone asbestos, mold abatement and roof repairs to remedy years of ongoing water infiltration. A structural engineering study was also recently completed confirming my originally proposed alteration and restoration design of the Edgemere Fire House. Based on the space program prepared by the GC Fire Department, with recommendations by the Mayor’s Fire Safety Committee, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for architectural and engineering design services was issued by the Village. Of the proposals received, one qualified firm was commissioned to develop the rehabilitation design for the Edgemere Fire House. A new fire training center is also planned to be sited at the Village DPW yard and an RFP will be issued to obtain cost proposals for construction.

For the Mayor’s St. Paul’s Committee, I enlisted the help of residents with professional experience in law, finance, architecture, engineering, construction, history and communication. All of the residents who volunteered were included as members of the committee. The committee chaired by former Mayor Brian Deveney and former Village Administrator Robert Schoelle is divided into subcommittees which are charged to determine if the Main Building can be saved or demolished and to offer residents the opportunity to vote. The research, outreach, analysis and drawing documentation has been done at extremely low cost when compared to the millions of taxpayer dollars expensed for the ill-conceived hockey rink bubble design. The roof of St. Paul’s Main Building was recently repaired at my direction to stop the ongoing water infiltration for far less money than was proposed per the prior stabilization program. The Village is presently pursing FEMA rebates for the completed roof repairs, saving the

Village hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars.

Another project I addressed was the Village lawsuit against the L.I.R.R. for the erection of the Monster Poles along Main Avenue near the Merillon Avenue Station. Here, with the support of Deputy Mayor Tom O’Brien we were able to obtain additional landscaping, including large specimen shrubs and trees with a two (2) year guarantee. The total cost for the latest enhanced landscaping plan is estimated to be 6 million dollars. I personally reached out to Philip Eng, the then President of the L.I.R.R. to focus attention on the impact the Third Track project had on our Village.

I was also able to reuse the original historic granite blocks used to build the Denton Avenue Bridge and maintain it as a single lane road with the support of the Town of North Hempstead. I continue to work with the L.I.R.R. and I have personally developed professional relationships with Philip Eng, former president of the L.I.R.R. and new L.I.R.R. president Catherine Rinaldi.

As the liaison to the Garden City Casino, I again, with Deputy Mayor Tom O’Brien, negotiated a long-term license agreement that benefits the Village and the members of the Casino and maintains another historic Garden City landmark designed by McKim Mead and White, who also designed the original Garden City Hotel. The Casino will be making site drainage repairs and will be installing a new roof in the near future at no cost to taxpayers. Recently, I was able to assist in securing a new longterm license agreement for the Garden City Historical Society to obtain funding grants for various projects.

As an Architect, I have brought my professional skills to many of the Village infrastructure projects that affect our residents. I increased the number of roads which require repair from prior years which will reduce costs in the future. My involvement with the recently started Library project alterations improved the interior design of

the central circulation desk. I worked with the L.I.R.R. design engineers and Third Track Committee to architecturally detail the salvaged original granite blocks for the Denton Avenue Bridge. At the Nassau Boulevard Station when the masonry wall reconstruction costs came in too high, I directed the Village Engineer to prepare restoration details saving the Village hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Currently, I am working with the L.I.R.R. design team for the Cherry Valley Bridge to improve the steel details for the new steel girders spanning the roadway. My professional experience also includes the understanding of both design and construction contracts which have greatly benefited the Village Administrator and Building Superintendent when issuing agreements or Requests for Proposals. Given the almost 20 million dollars of backlogged capital projects, my experience and my service to the Village comes at a timely period.

I take traffic control and speeding very seriously. From the first day in office, I recommended the Police Commissioner increase traffic surveillance using decoys, unmarked cars and speed indicators. I am happy to report there has been a major decrease in speeding and other traffic violations. Our traffic court is working to capacity to process tickets and collect fines. I thank the Commissioner and his officers for their tremendous efforts in making our roads safe.

I have been a strong supporter of utilizing resident volunteers to address critical issues facing our Village. We have many residents who are professional and business experts. I formed the Mayor’s Village Governance Committee, the Mayor’s Business Development Committee, the Mayor’s St. Paul’s Committee and the Mayor’s Fire Safety Committee as well as a new Village website to improve communication.

External political actions have purposely slowed the progress of sev-

eral of the committees I established. Laggard BOT approval of funds for the communication outreach, cost estimates and clean-up of St. Paul’s Main Building has delayed the referendum for residents to determine the fate of St. Paul’s. Recently, the Garden City Fire Department’s request to purchase much needed fire apparatus has also been slowed after having a report of findings published for more than a year. This potential delay could have dire consequences for the safety of our residents.

I have approached governance of the Village from a project perspective and not a political one. Although, I have learned how political influences can sometimes have positive changes, such influences can also morph into undue influence and political control, not to the benefit of our residents. As Trustee, I will continue to work to improve our Village infrastructure and our quality of life. I would like to complete the work I started. I ask you to support me for Trustee. Please vote Row “B” for Cosmo Veneziale for Trustee as part of the Community Agreement Party.

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Recreation Supervisor, Andrea Genna. This class is open to Garden City residents ages 2 and 3 years of age and a caregiver. This eight-week session will begin Thursday, April 20, and run until June 8. The price for the session is $66.

*Please Note-The participant must be the age by the start of the class. To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Andy Foundation donates to Guidance Center

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center (the Guidance Center), the leading not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, is pleased to announce that The Andy Foundation, a Garden City-based nonprofit, dedicated to helping children less fortunate than most, has donated $10,000 to support its mission.

“There is such a tremendous need now for supporting mental health services for young people, especially since the pandemic caused such isolation, fear and sadness,” said Jill Palmeri, the founder of The Andy Foundation. “Our mission is helping children in need, the lifesaving work of the Guidance Center is something we are proud to support.

Kathy Rivera, executive director/ CEO of the Guidance Center, expressed gratitude for the Andy Foundation’s generous donation. “We never turn anyone away for inability to pay, so we count on the support of the local community, foundations and other funding sources to make sure we are here for everyone who needs us,” said Rivera. “Kids and teens are experiencing rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thinking at rates that are higher than ever before, and because of caring people like Jill and her team, these young people will get the help they desperately

need and deserve.”

The Andy Foundation, which was formed in 2004 to honor the memory of Andrew Palmeri, focuses on helping children less fortunate than

most. If you would like to support The Foundation you can do so by donating or shopping at The Andy Foundation Yard Sale Shop, located at 195 Herricks Rd, Garden City Park. The store is filled

with vintage and gently used items and it is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers. All proceeds from the store go to furthering the mission of The Andy Foundation.

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Left to right: Andy Foundation founder Jill Palmeri, Kathy Rivera and Lauren McGowan.

Troop 1355 supports Hoops for Hope

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Troop 1355 is supporting Hoops for Hope, which will take place at Garden City High School on Monday, March 6.

BY GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1355

Hello, Garden City! This is Troop 1355 and we are here to inform you about an upcoming event called Hoops For Hope.

The Hoops For Hope event is a charitable event, hosted by the I’m Not Done Yet foundation. The I’m Not Done Yet foundation supports the CCFK (Cancer Center For Kids). This game will be played in memory of Bobby Menges, who lost his life during his long battle with cancer in 2017. Hoops For Hope will be held at the Garden City High School Gym on March 6, the doors will open at 3 p.m. with the game starting 3:30 p.m.

Our troop 1355 is working towards our Bronze Award by helping children and their families during their time in the hospital. We hope after you have read this article, you will want to help too!

One event is the bake sale. Troop 1355 will be participating in the bake sale by baking delicious treats. Proceeds will be donated to CCFK through the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation. You can enjoy your delicious treats as you watch the basketball game.

Another event is the prize baskets! The prize baskets are really cool as some of them include things like Amazon gift cards (the moms really love those) and also Apple AirPods! The best basket of them all is obviously the basket with our one and only GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!!!!! When you attend the game, keep an eye out for the raffle baskets! Proceeds from the raffle basket ticket sales go to the CCFK. All of the baskets are really incredible!

In addition to the bake sale and prize baskets, Our Troop 1355 will be collecting personal care items for the families of children staying in the hospital. You can donate travel-sized personal care items such as toothbrushes, hairbrushes, washcloths and more. Don’t forget to bring the items to the game! Personal care donation items can also be dropped at 124 3rd Street, Garden City.

Lastly, you can earn prizes for donating. The suggested donation is $5, which includes a voucher for a bacon/egg/ cheese at the 7th Street Gourmet. We hope you consider attending the Hoops for Hope event, and we will see you there!

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Hoops for Hope on Monday, March 6

Where will you be on Monday?

The GCHS gym of course! Mark your calendars for Hoops for Hope!

Come and cheer for the Challenger Basketball team in the Garden City High School gym on Monday, March 6th. Special guests will be featured at halftime this year. The game is being played in memory of Bobby Menges, a GCHS alum who lost his battle with cancer. All proceeds from the game will be donated to the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation. INDY’s mission is to help adolescent and young adult patients who are fighting cancer and other serious, chronic and long-term

illnesses.

Teamwork is what makes this event so great. Students and faculty from all of the GC schools, the GCHS cheer and kickline teams and members of the community come together for an afternoon to cheer on the Challengers. Let’s all do it again! This year we will welcome back Challenger alumni!

Tip off is 3:30. Doors open at 3 with a suggested donation of $5. Everyone who attends will receive a coupon for a free egg sandwich from Seventh Street Gourmet, 100 Seventh Street, GC. Raffle tickets

will be available for purchase for a chance to win great prizes. (Cash and checks please. Credit cards can not be accepted at this event). Family and business sponsorships are available. If interested please contact Liz Menges at efmenges131@gmail.com.

Please contact Michael O’Hanlon at 516-319-8020 with any other questions about the event.

Support the Challenger Basketball team. Raise money for teens with cancer. Come be a part of this special event. You won’t want to miss it.

See you all on March 6!

GC Middle School students decorate flyers with inspirational messages that line the school to promote Hoops for Hope.

Hoops for Hope is played in memory of Bobby Menges, GCHS alum.

Guidance counselor Ryan Shanley fist pumps a player!

GC Wolfpack captures President’s Cup

The Garden City Wolfpack participated in the President's Cup at Globall Sports this past Saturday and came away with the Championship. The Boys U11 team beat 2 East Coast FC teams and Pro Touch Academy Real Madrid to secure the Cup

as the Wolfpack gets ready to kick off its Spring 2023 season. The Wolfpack currently play in the LIJSL Premier Division and are set to defend their Long Island Cup Championship as their season starts on March 18.

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