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BYRIKKI MASSAND

In presenting the proposed village’s Water Enterprise Fund budget for 2021-2022, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi said there’s no topic in municipal affairs more talked about than Garden City’s water. Costs associated with remediation of emerging contaminant 1,4 dioxane will cause increasing water utility bills next year.

The proposed Water Enterprise Budget would increase 19% from the 2020-2021 forecast budget, mainly due to an increase in depreciation as a result of the completion of major capital projects. But installation of systems to remove contaminants, work on water mains and the water tower replacement project are also underway. The water tower is expected to return to service this fall.

The total expense side of the village’s Water Enterprise is projected to be at $8.012 million, which would be down from the 2020-’21 modified budget of $8.6 million but higher than forecast total of $6.725 for this fiscal year. In 2019-2020 the overall Water

The Garden City High School Girls Soccer team shut out Wantagh 3-0 on Monday, March 22nd, as the modified “fall” sports season continues. See page 63

Superintendent reflects on schools’ reopening, classroom distancing

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

With the district reopening for a larger student population to be back in-person as of Monday March 8, two weeks and a day later Garden City’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha updated the board of education and community on what adjustments were made and how things are going.

On March 8 Garden City High School and Garden City Middle School brought more students

back to their school buildings, and safety measures including the newly-installed desk shields (clear protective barriers), with universal mask-wearing and hand hygiene have continued.

At prior meetings, the Board of Education and district officials discussed preparations for 75% of students at the middle and high school levels to be in-person at the facilities upon reopening.

“So far (since March 8) students are back and there’s been

adjustments for them; the kids appear very happy. Our faculty, staff and administrators have done everything needed to ensure that students’ transition back to the buildings have been smooth,” Dr. Sinha noted.

Superintendent Sinha spoke about how public schools are very regulated and the guidance from state-level and County Health officials takes precedence over some district-specifSee page 58

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Village election results The final vote totals in Garden City’s village election on March 16th were released on Thursday, March 18th The For A Better Garden City (FABGC) candidates, who challenged candidates from Garden City’s Community Agreement Party (CAP) for seats on the Village Board of Trustees, won the village election at a rate of almost three to one in heavy voting.

Over 3500 votes were cast, about half of which were absentee ballots. In most years turnout in village elections is less than 300.

The vote totals were: For mayor: FABGC candidate Cosmo Veneziale (2,254) beat CAP candidate Robert Bolebruch (882) For trustee (2 year terms): FABGC candidates Tom O’Brien (2,213), Terence Digan (2,581) and Bruce Chester (2,489) beat CAP candidates Richard Catalano (950), Mark Hyer (937) and Yvonne Varano (1,060).

For trustee (1 year term): FABGC candidate Mary Flanagan (2,740) beat CAP candidate Stephen Makrinos (810) Village Justice Allen Mathers ran unopposed and received (1,808) votes.

Board budgets for replacement fire truck PAGE 8 Historical Society plans Garden Market PAGE 24

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

One year later

One year ago this week the Garden City News began facing what would be an existential crisis due to the pandemic.

In that issue of the paper virtually all of our “social” news was about the mass cancellations of most upcoming events.

News about the schools was limited to the evolving instructions about closures, as teachers and administrators tried to figure out what their next steps would be. At that point a closure of several weeks was expected, with a few people guessing that schools might not reopen at all for the rest of the school year.

The village election had been postponed by order of the governor. Board meetings, a staple of our news coverage, were also cancelled.

Financially, things were frightening.

Our advertising revenue fell by 80% as businesses closed down. Our revenue for that issue was less than half of the cost to print the papers, never mind the costs of payroll and other overhead.

But as the weeks rolled along, we worked out a plan. Unfortunately we had to furlough some employees, which was heartbreaking. We cut the size of the paper to a minimum, and featured stories about the good deeds people were doing. We sold ads at reduced rates to the restaurants that were still open. Even so, we were still in serious financial danger until we secured funding from the Paycheck Protection Plan.

This year was quite a ride, and we are very grateful to those who helped us survive it.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Very disappointing

To the Editor: How very disappointing that voters let falsehoods, fabrications and group think influence their votes in the Village election. Maligning our Board of Trustees and negating the accomplishments of hard working, well intentioned volunteers, with no personal or political agenda, is a sad commentary on our Village. Instead of evaluating individual qualifications, “the mob” voted for a political party. Unfortunately, the residents of Garden City have lost out on the dedicated services of probably the most qualified candidates on the ballot.

Too many voters were brain washed by the propaganda of a political party that employed dodgy and underhanded tactics to harvest votes, like shutting down social media posts and subscribers, that supported the Community Agreement candidates. If only one viewpoint is allowed on a Facebook site participants cannot make an informed decision.

Luckily for our Village our Savior, Donald MacLeod (whoever he is), our Knight in Shining Armor, appeared out of the woodwork and hand-picked his squad, to rescue us from the horrific life we suffer here in Garden City. What lessons have we taught our youngsters from all of this? If you have integrity, abide by the law, do the right thing, are highly qualified and work hard toward your goals, you are a loser. It is not what you know but who screams the loudest. Use any means possible to stuff the ballot box, to get your way. Then you are a winner! That’s the ugliness of politics that we have tried to keep out of our village. As a resident for 54 years, I really thought Garden City was better than this.

My heartfelt appreciation goes to those people who voted for Garden City traditions and the Community Agreement Candidates. Thank you.

Also, my congratulations and appreciation go to the Garden City News for doing an amazing job in letting every voice be heard. The main stream media could learn from you about integrity in

journalism.

I just hope the 3,000 voters who took the time to make out your ballots, take the time to do what the FABGC candidates did NOT do, go to the Board of Trustee meetings. Join your respective Property Owner Associations. You want your voice heard? You want change?

Then ATTEND THE MEETINGS. Next election, don’t be blind sighted by inflammatory rhetoric. Be a well-informed voter.

Wanda Rogowski

Residents have spoken

To the Editor: What an amazing, overwhelming, landslide victory in the annual GC election of its Trustees, held on March 16th..

There were five key races. Each race had a candidate nominated by the four GC Property Owners Associations, and an opponent from the For A Better Garden City Party. The WPOA had two candidates -- one for Trustee, and one for Mayor, Bob Bolebruch. About 3,600 voters participated -- compared to a few hundred in most past elections, which had unopposed candidates. GC probably has never had a turnout this large.

The stunning outcome: All five of the races were won by a minimum of 70% of the vote. There were no close races!

Apparently people voted across-theBoard -- expressing a desire to produce a significant change in the makeup of the eight-Trustee Board.

How did this astounding repudiation of our Board of Trustees Occur? Here is my analysis: 1) The FABGC Party ran a superb, grass roots, campaign. A several-dozen “core” team of dedicated, passionate members spread the message -- over the last roughly six months -- via Letters and articles to the GCNews, weekly Zoom town halls, phone calls, door-todoor contacts, emails, petitions, mailings of flyers and simply speaking to all their friends, neighbors and families.

This produced an explosion of 3,600 votes vs. just a few hundred in the past several years.

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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND Garden City’s all-volunteer Fire Department has presented a $2 million proposed regular expense budget, but costs for capital projects for the department are budgeted at $1.579 million for the next fiscal year.

In addition, the Garden City Board of Trustees is budgeting $7.575 million for renovation and/or replacement of Fire Station Number 2 at Tanners Pond Road. The actual cost of the project is unknown “until the architect (PKAD) finalizes accurate estimates for the total project cost.”

Fire engine replacement

Replacement of a 17-year-old fire engine/pumper truck anticipated to cost $975,000, a new chief’s vehicle for $78,000 and cylinder costs totaling over half-a-million dollars ($445,000 for and $131,000) would bring the department’s apparatus and equipment capital costs to over $1.57 million. The replacement fire engine was deferred from the current year’s budget to 2021-2022.

During the Board of Trustees’ March 18 budget work session, 1st Assistant

Chief Devyn Moody said in the last three years, repair costs have been around $62,000 to keep that engine operational. He says the department’s use of this key equipment starts with reliability and a new truck coming with a five-year ‘bumper-to-bumper’ warranty which will lower the GCFD (village’s) maintenance costs as repairs would be covered.

“Parts have become difficult to find and this engine goes out on the majority of fire calls throughout the village.

It has 42,000 miles but that does not incorporate its idling time and a lot of engine hours in fire and emergency call response -- with any call it is running at least for an hour to two hours.

This truck also only has a six-person cabin and our other fire trucks have an eight-man cabin, and we have more GCFD volunteer members responding than we have enough seats for to go out on a call. If most members respond to Station No. 2 where it is and they don’t have enough room in the truck then they have to come to headquarters to be on the next responding truck,” Moody See page 59

BY RIKKI MASSAND At its meeting held Tuesday, March 23, the Garden City Public Schools’ Board of Education unanimously approved the appointments of Matthew Samuelson to become the new Garden City Middle School principal and Connor Cohn as the new assistant principal at Garden City High School.

Both new administrators in Garden City Union Free School District arrive on Long Island with school district experience in Westchester County.

In June of 2016 Matthew Samuelson became assistant principal at Irvington High School (also in Westchester County). Prior to that he was an English teacher at New Rochelle High School, and also at the middle school level over a 13-year period. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Rochester, and worked as an associate editor of children’s books before completing his master’s degree in English Education at Brooklyn College.

Garden City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha offered a few comments on the new hires as they completed an extensive screening process

with interviews over Zoom, interviews with the district committee and faculty meetings prior to being presented for the positions. New principal Matthew Samuelson also met with some GCMS students as part of the interviewing process.

“As an assistant principal in Irvington, Mr. Samuelson developed curriculum, led student groups and committees. He’s implemented and designed programs, co-chaired the subcommittee for their reopening of schools during the pandemic, created schedules and protocols to support in-person and remote learning. When I spoke with his (Irvington district) schools’ superintendent he said he would try to steal Matthew from coming here; that’s how much that district valued him. I was thrilled we have hired him. Today some of the students who participated in this hiring process met with me as I shared that I would let them know about their next principal, and they were very happy Matthew was selected. One of the GCMS 8th grade students asked ‘what would be the first decision the new prinSee page 14

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Spectacular one bedroom unit in Hamilton Gardens $369,000

In Contract Manhasset Waterview 5Br, 3.55 Stately Brick Colonial w/ separate in-law suite $2,286,000

G.C. South Charming 3 BR, 2 full bath mid block cape $565,000

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Premier Hill location acre plus on golf course, amazing home w/5+BRs $3,850,000

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In Contract Charming 4 bdrm 2 full bath duplex with great room in Stewart Manor. $699,000

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Open House Saturday, March 27th 2-3:30pm, 34 Hamilton Place, D-4 Spacious 2BR/ 2Bath co-op duplex w/ southern-facing terrace $479,000

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New Listing 32 Linden Street Open House Saturday, March 27th 1-3pm

This beautiful expanded ranch home has been meticulously maintained and updated throughout and features a flexible floor plan. The first floor boasts a spacious living room with a fireplace that flows into the dining area, an eat-in kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a full bathroom, a large bedroom or family room and an office or den room. The second floor features a primary bedroom, a full bathroom, 2 additional nicely sized bedrooms and a laundry area. Perfectly situated mid-block the home is conveniently located near the school, park, shopping, transportation and the Long Island Railroad station. The home’s updates include the flooring, electric service, roof, siding, paver patio and walkway, bathrooms, kitchen appliances and countertop, boiler and central air conditioning. The location and overall condition make this an exceptional value and the perfect place to call home!

Offered at $895,000 Please stop by the open house or call us for a private showing.

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This is the home you have been waiting for! This charming Colonial is located in the popular Mott Section of Garden City. Built in 1937, the home is characterized with details like hardwood floors, built-in corner cabinets, French doors, a leaded glass fan light over the entry, and an elegant spiral staircase. The first floor features a generous entry hall with Powder Room, a sunny Living Room with a wood burning fireplace, a lovely Dining Room, an Eat- In Kitchen, and a 3 Season Room. The second floor has 3 Bedrooms and a new Full Bath. A pull down staircase leads to attic storage. Great Basement! The private yard with paver patio is the perfect place for relaxation and outdoor entertaining.

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BY GARY SIMEONE The Full Circle Physical Therapy office located in Garden City is unique in that they solely treat patients with breast cancer. They have been in the community for a long time and have recently partnered with Ivey Rehab network to expand their client base.

“We are unique in the fact that we are the only private practice on Long Island that exclusively treats patients with a breast cancer diagnosis or has had a prophylactic mastectomy,” said Diana Tjaden, developer and founder of the Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery Program. “Our goal in joining with Ivey Rehab network is to spread our platform on Long Island and to other states around the country.”

Tjaden said that many people who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer or have had reconstructive surgery live with limitations that prevent them from utilizing their bodies at a hundred percent.

“Physical therapy can be extremely helpful for people going through breast cancer treatment, whether that be chemotherapy, radiation or other invasive procedures,” said Tjaden.

She said that many of her patients are those who have tested positive for the BRCA gene mutation, and have undergone surgery as a preventative measure.

“If someone tests positive for the BRCA mutation, they have an 87% chance of developing breast cancer. A mastectomy is the only way of helping to reduce the chance of developing disease in the future.”

Tjaden said that the office in Garden City will essentially remain the same, and that the goal of the new partnership will be to expand the operation.

“It looks like we will open a new office in Northport (Suffolk County) in about a month’s time to bring additional breast cancer treatment to those who need it.”

She said that Full Circle, which initially opened in Williston Park in 2016, has treated thousands of patients over the years recovering from either a breast cancer diagnosis and/or surgery.

“All of the women we'’ve treated have benefited from our manual hands-on approach, which helps to restore mobility, flexibility, strength and range of motion in the tissue,” said Tjaden. “It has helped to alleviate pain and poor posture as a result of surgery and provides an expanded range of motion to help enhance their overall lifestyle.”

She said that the office consists of 4 physical therapists and one assistant physical therapist who are trained specifically in the area of breast cancer diagnoses and surgeries.

Full Circle Physical Therapy is located at 310 Old Country Road in Garden City.

Garden City Kiwanis announces scholarship The Garden City Kiwanis Foundation has announced that applications are now available for the 2021 Kiwanis Service Scholarship.

The scholarship is open to any high school senior residing in the Garden City School District and is awarded in recognition of a student’s commitment to community service.

Applications have been provided to

the Guidance Department of Garden City High School and to many of the private high schools in the vicinity. Interested students should contact their guidance department. The application may also be obtained by emailing Carole Russo at cartaxpro@ aol.com. The deadline for submitting an application is April 16, 2021.

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information 5 St. Paul’s Crescent

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.

Mortgage Rates this week from www.bankrate.com

Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM 30 year Jumbo

Interest Rate 3.340% 2.540% 3.100% 3.370%

APR 3.500% 2.790% 3.910% 3.440%

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

Nassau County Median Sale Price Month Current Year Prior Year Feb-2021 $600,000 $525,000 Jan-2021 $600,500 $529,500 Dec-2020 $605,000 $536,500 Nov-2020 $597,000 $534,300 Oct-2020 $589,000 $535,000 Sept-2020 $589,000 $540,000 Aug-2020 $594,693 $552,000 July-2020 $550,000 $545,000 Jun-2020 $555,000 $549,000 May-2020 $585,000 $530,000

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% Change 14.3 13.4 12.8 11.7 10.1 9.1 7.7 0.9 1.1 10.4

Sold price: $2,050,000 Date: 03/18/2021 Style: Colonial 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths Lot Size: .47 acres Total taxes: $30,163 MLS number: 3261904 The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates The Buyer’s Team: Elizabeth Breslin, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

This beautiful Colonial perfectly situated mid-block on a quiet tree lined street in the Central section of town offers an abundance of living and entertaining areas. The home features a spacious living rm with a fireplace, a butlers pantry to service an elegant formal dining rom, a mud rm and a gourmet kitchen with radiant heat, an island and a breakfast area that is open to a family rm with a fireplace.

First flr also has an ensuite bedrm and two additional bedrms serviced by a full hall bathrm that are well suited to be a private office or den rm. Second flr boasts primary bedrm suite with spacious walk-in closet, two additional nicely sized bedrms that are serviced by a hall bathrm and laundry rm.

Basement offers an enormous recreation rm, full bathrm and abundant storage space. The home enjoys an oversized private lot that can accommodate a pool and is proximate to the park, school & LIRR station.

Bright, Spacious 4600 sq ft Tudor filled with Architectural details Sold Price: $2,100,000 and a Contemporary flare. Perfectly situated mid-block on a Date: 03/18/2021 Beautiful, Wide, Tree-lined street. First Floor features Lovely Foyer, Style: Tudor Formal Dining Rm, Large Living Rm w/ Fireplace, Light-filled 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath Sunroom. Modern Kitchen w/ island and Breakfast Rm flow into Family Rm w/ fp. Butler pantry/Mudroom with access to attached Total taxes: $37,949 2.5 car garage. Take the Spiral Staircase second floor w/ Large Lot Size: .46 acres Primary Bedroom, ensuite Bath and Rooftop Terrace. An Office, MLS number: 3263300 4 Add’l Bedrooms, 3 Add’l Full Baths plus Laundry all on second The Seller’s Team: Maureen floor. 3rd floor is 600 sq ft of Bonus space great for Media rm and Home Ofc. Finished Basement with egress is over 1000 sq ft Taylor, Coach Realtors of for Recreation. Stunning Stained Glass windows and doors bring Willistons the outdoors in and lead you to 3 tranquil patios. All on a half The Buyer’s Team: Maureen acre of private, fully fenced, professionally landscaped property.

Taylor, Coach Realtors of Proximate to restaurants, shopping and transportation in Award Willistons winning Garden City School District.

239 Kensington Road

Sold Price: $710,000 Date: 03/23/2021 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths Style: Colonial Total taxes: $20,447 Lot Size: .17 acres MLS number: 3257946 The Seller’s Team: Meredith Krug, Daniel Gale Associates The Buyer’s Team: Not listed

Large Cape Cod Home built in 1959, Living Rm w Wood burning fireplace, Formal Dining Rm, Eat in Kichen with family room wFplc. , Office, Den/Bedroom Full Bath. 3 Bedrooms Full Bath on second floor. Unfinished Basement with Cedar Closet. Laundry is on 1st Floor. New Roof and Siding in Back of home. Located near tramsporation and schools. Ready to be your dream home.

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Garden City | 183 Rockaway Avenue | $999,950 5 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3289857

Garden City South | 627 Princeton Avenue South | $599,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3282358

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Brian Pryke: M 516.286.8536

Garden City | 127 Second Street, D4 | $459,000 2 BR, 1.5 BA | Co-Op | Web# 3278296

Under Contract | Garden City | $949,000 3 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# 3283580

Under Contract | Garden City | $849,999 5 BR, 1.5 BA | Web# 3283751

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Under Contract | Garden City South | $649,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3249772

Under Contract | Garden City | $389,000 2 BR, 1 BA | Co-Op | Web# 3275201

Under Contract | Garden City | $279,900 1 BR, 1 BA | Co-Op | Web# 3262184

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Jill Palmeri: M 516.375.2631 Dana Eaton: M 516.458.7302

John McSherry: M 610.805.9699

Open House: Sunday 3/27 from 1:00–3:00pm Garden City | 82 Hampton Road | $2,199,000 6 BR, 3 BA, 2 HALF BA | Web# 3274356 Garden City Office: 516.307.9406

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CARTERET PLACE PRIMEST LOCATION IN GARDEN CITY

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Beautiful Estate Home on the “Hill”, the most sought after location in Garden City. This unique, timeless architectural masterpiece featuring 13,500 square feet of elegant but practical interior living space features 8 bedrooms, 7 full and two half bathrooms. Large master suite with a classic wood burning fireplace, Jacuzzi, steam shower and enclosed bar with copper sink, refrigerator, wine racks and 18 by 15 foot walk-in dressing room/closet system The seven zone central air conditioning system and the unique three boiler energy efficient gas heating system creates interior comfort for every season of the year. A full size generator provides power to the entire home in an electrical outage. The basement, with 9’6” ceilings, has endless possibilities. This residence has all the amenities and more that one would expect in an estate home.

In a neighborhood known for its superb traditional architecture and scenic landscaping, the curb appeal of this home is second to none.

The home presents a 140 lineal foot wraparound porch (140’ by 15’) to entertain or sit in privacy and enjoy the private, quiet surroundings. Purchaser can modify the landscaping and return it to its North entry, creating a view of the beautiful golf course and the spacious 100’ by 250’ backyard. The three car heated garage adds additional comfort and convenience.

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Garden City resident donates meals to COVID-19 testing site

BY GARY SIMEONE Michael Pantano, the owner of Pantano’s Gourmet, has brought his delicious food menu to a group of hardworking individuals at a COVID-19 testing site. The Garden City resident has provided an assortment of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus over the past few months to health professionals at testing and mass vaccination sites at Jones Beach State Park.

“We were on board from the beginning when the initial testing site opened at Jones Beach a few months ago,” said Pantano, who is the owner of two Pantano’s Gourmet locations in Hewlett and Uniondale. “I’m all for doing things for a good cause and I can’t think of anything better than helping the people who are saving the lives of others.”

Pantano said that during the initial COVID surge last year, his business suffered like many other businesses, both financially and economically.

“Thankfully I had enough money saved up to survive, but I felt a huge pressure to help my employees and their families during that time,” said Pantano.

He and a few other eateries set up a nonprofit called “Heroes for Heroes” to help donate food items to hospital and nursing home workers.

The nonprofit initiative helped to deliver a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items to hospitals and nursing homes on Long Island at a discounted price.

“These weren’t small orders but $1,000 to $2,000 orders where we delivered meals to hospitals and nursing home staff as a way to thank them for all of their hard work during a tough time,” said Pantano.

At his Hewlett and Uniondale locations, he and a couple of other business owners formed foundation called “The Locals” to help all of the dedicated employees by providing them with enough money to get by.

Pantano’s altruistic nature has continued on with his food donations at the Jones Beach testing and vaccination sites, where he delivers meals two to three times a week.

“I’m up at 3 a.m. helping to prepare the food and I deliver it myself to both testing sites by 6 a.m. I need to make sure the food is hot and labeled and ready to go in the trailer,” said Pantano.

He said that each week, the schedule

Michael Pantano, owner of Pantano's Gourmet changes as far as the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus to help feed the over 200 healthcare workers and volunteers at the sites.

Breakfast items include an assortment of yogurt parfaits, fruit salads, muffins, donuts and eggs and home fries. A full dinner menu consists of pasta dishes, rice pilaf, vegetables and grilled chicken and fish.

“Getting up early and making the effort to deliver the food to the staff at these sites is well worth it knowing it’s for a good cause.”

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The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold the following budget development sessions: Tuesday, March 30, from 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.- Budget Work Session 4- Presentation of Changes/Final Budget Monday, April 5, at 8:00 p.m.- Budget Hearing and Adoption of Budget

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Emily Kerimian Emily approaches her studies with determination and enthusiasm. She is a global thinker, excels in all areas and enjoys the most difficult and diverse coursework available. She appreciates world language, culture, literature and history.

Fluent in German with plans to learn additional languages at the college level, Emily has been exposed to culture through traveling and participating in German American School for ten years.

She traveled out of the country with an ambassador program, served as a teacher assistant and utilized her leadership skills as camp counselor. Emily has received many awards for her achievements including the National Latin Exam’s Cum Honore Maximo Egregio award.

Teachers share that “Emily holds value in a solid education and hard work. With every opportunity, she will make the absolute most of it and impress us all. There is so much more to Emily beyond the classroom. Emily is a kind, mature and compassionate young woman, who has a love for learning.”

Submissions are from staff, students, or parents. To nominate a GCHS senior, please contact Assistant Principal for Guidance and PPS Mandi Stefankiewicz at stefankiewiczm@gcufsd.net

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New Middle School principal, HS Asst. principal appointed From page 3 cipal makes?’ and I answered that he has a lot of learning to do and he’s going to spend a lot of time between now and June (with an official start at the end of this school year) to learn about our school district,” Dr. Sinha commented.

A few GCMS students put together a recording to welcome Mr. Samuelson as their new principal, she added.

Connor Cohn, a native of Long Island’s south shore who attended Wantagh High School, comes to Garden City High School as the new assistant principal after working as a high school social studies teacher in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District. Cohn earned a bachelor’s in American History from Union College in Schenectady in 2010, and in 2011 completed a master’s in education at Union.

Dr. Sinha reflected on the extensive vetting process and screening, saying GCUFSD is very pleased that Cohn will join the district.

“He’s been a building leader intern since 2018, and has worked as a social studies teacher since 2012. When he went through the program to become a school administrator since 2018 to get involved with various leadership roles within the (Dobbs Ferry) school district -- creating professional development plans and was involved with special ed., helped establish the International Baccalaureate showcase events and coordinated exams. He facilitated a lot of committees and worked with students’ schedules and administrative

GC for a Cure going virtual This year’s annual “GC For A Cure,” sponsored by The Garden City Teachers’ Association (GCTA), will be held virtually on Saturday, April 24– Sunday, May 2.

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work and we are pleased to have him join us as well,” Dr. Sinha said.

“The hiring process was very extensive and we’re really pleased with our two candidates that we are bringing to the board this evening -- we believe both will soon become assets to the district,” she added.

The former principal of Garden City High School, Nanine McLaughlin, began a new role two years ago as the district’s assistant superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development.

On Tuesday night, she updated the school board on the search for a new principal at Locust School. She says the district is on-track for an appointment to come before the board of education for confirmation in April.

As part of this principal search, McLaughlin conducted two focus groups with current parents of Locust School students: one during the day and one held in the evening.

“I have had the pleasure of meeting with our Locust School staff and I have a really clear indication of what folks are looking for in our next Locust principal; all the qualities we are looking for. As the district did with other administrative openings we posted the position online on OLAS (olasjobs. org) and through my internal listserv, and the district received approximately 50 resumes which Dr. Sinha paperscreened. We selected 10 candidates that we met with virtually. Hopefully next month you will be meeting our new Locust principal,” McLaughlin said.

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UNDER CONTRACT

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6 Lloyd Cove Court, Lloyd Harbor $2,999,999

218 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City $2,950,000

93 5th Street, Garden City $2,795,000

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35 Osborne Road, Garden City $2,199,000 Open House Sat. 3/27 1:00-3:00

3 St James Street N, Garden City $1,980,000 Open House Sat. 3/27 1:00-3:00

100 Hilton Ave #605, Garden City $1,198,000

18 Hathaway Drive, Garden City $825,000

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79 Brixton Road, Garden City $1,375,000

Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.662.3872 Christina Hirschfield Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.805.0703 Colin Stewart Licensed Real Estate Salesperson colin.stewart@compass.com

Athena Menoudakos Licensed Real Estate Salesperson athena.menoudakos@compass.com M: 516.316.4955

164 Wickham Road, Garden City $1,299,000

Danielle Nero Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.205.6501 Kerry Flynn Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 914.772.6169 Whitney Sardelis Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 773.263.5869 Julie Whicher Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.698.3975

120 Washington Avenue, Garden City $1,298,000 Open House Fri. 3/26 5:30-7:00

Patrick McCooey Licensed Associate RE Broker M: 516.236.4287 Alexander Olivieri Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.306.7738 Gail Cunningham Licensed Associate RE Broker M: 516.384.0530

Alexandra Parisi Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker alexandra.parisi@compass.com M: 516.427.6878

Alyson Gannon Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 631.617.7400 Mairéad Garry Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.375.8434 Tsui Ying Hsu Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.695.8024 Maeve Kilgo Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 917.576.9928

Maureen Lagarde Licensed Real Estate Salesperson maureen.lagarde@compass.com M: 516.850.7812

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190 Susan Gillin Licensed Real Estate Salesperson susan.gillin@compass.com M: 516.655.5662

Michael Meule Licensed Real Estate Salesperson michael.meule@compass.com M: 516.713.8177

Those listed above are licensed real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. *Under Contract listings were part of previous brokerage affiliation with Daniel Gale Sotheby’s & Douglas Elliman.

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Bobby Menges Memorial Blood Drive breaks records Thank you to the Stewart Manor Country Club for hosting another successful Bobby Menges Memorial Blood Drive!

Once again, Garden City came together for a good cause! The Bobby Menges Memorial Blood Drive at the Stewart Manor County Club was a big success, collecting 73 pints of blood and breaking Menges brothers blood drives’ prior records.

For the second time is less than a year, the generous John Parks, owner of the beautiful and newly renovated Stewart Manor County Club, generously offered his space, and thanks to him, the blood drive was better than ever. The NY Blood

Center ran an organized, efficient, and safe event; masks were worn, and social distancing was practiced throughout.

The Memorial Blood Drive is a project of I’m Not Done Yet, the foundation founded by the Menges family in memory of GCHS graduate and lifelong resident of Garden City Bobby Menges, who died of cancer in 2017 at the age of 19. I’m Not Done Yet raises funds to support programs throughout the country focusing on adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, especially in the cancer space. For more information, visit www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org.

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Michael Meule Licensed Real Estate Salesperson michael.meule@compass.com M: 516.713.8177 O: 516.408.2231 Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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Maureen Lagarde, CBR Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.850.7812 O: 516.408.2231 maureen.lagarde@compass.com Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

Athena Menoudakos Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.316.4955 O: 516.408.2231 athena.menoudakos@compass.com Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

120 Washington Ave, Garden City $1,298,000 | 4 Bed 3 Bath | Open House 3/26, 5:30 - 7:00 Must see! Sprawling ranch on 100x200 lot. This gorgeous property boasts a large formal living room with fireplace and an amazing picture window. It also has a lovely dining room and home office.

The eat-in kitchen opens to an inviting family room that leads out to a beautiful patio and an expansive, professionally landscaped backyard. Basement has ample storage, utilities, and laundry. Additional features include 2-car garage, CAC, in-ground sprinklers, and alarm system. Conveniently located near LIRR station.

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181 Bedell Ave, Hempstead $849,000 | Open House 3/27 & 3/28, 12:00 - 2:00 Completely updated, mid-block center hall Colonial in the heart of Cathedral Gardens within West Hempstead school district. This property features 3/4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, a spacious living room with fireplace, updated kitchen with marble countertops and cozy family room. The master bedroom includes an updated master bath and walk-in closet. Basement includes a rec room, laundry, utilities and ample storage. Add-ons such as an amazing updated garage, new siding, new windows, new roof, new paver patio & driveway with electric gate, central AC, alarm and so much more.

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THE OFFICE CAT Gate failure Officers responded to the Stewart Manor crossing for a railroad gate malfunction on March 17th.

Bike taken A bicycle was reported stolen from a Huntington Road Driveway on March 17th.

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Forged registration A 49-year-old motorist was arrested on Linden Street on March 17th for alleged possession of a forged registration, unregistered vehicle, uninsured operation, tinted windows, and defective sideview mirrors.

Reckless endangerment Upon investigation of a road rage incident, on March 17th Garden City Detectives arrested a 27-yearold male for reckless endangerment and menacing. On March 12th, the man allegedly exited his vehicle on Stewart Avenue at Nassau Boulevard and also allegedly threatened two female occupants of another vehicle after throwing a bottle at them.

Multiple violations Upon investigation of a speeding auto on Clinton Road, on March 17th Garden City Police arrested a 31-year-old male for possession of a forged registration, excessive speed, unregistered vehicle, uninsured operation, and improper plates.

Arrest in theft of dogs On March 18tg, after an investigation, Garden City Detectives arrested a 36-year-old man for grand larceny.

On February 28th, a male victim had left one adult American Bully dog and eight American Bully puppies in the care of a woman (who was arrested on March 3rd). Police say she arranged for the male subject to take the dogs without the owner’s consent. Garden City detectives recovered the dogs in New York City.

The value of the dogs is approximately $62,000. The male subject was also charged with unauthorized use of an auto after taking another person’s vehicle and refusing to return it.

Spruce Street fire On March 18th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a fully engulfed house fire on Spruce Street. The homeowner was able to exit the residence without injury.

Firefighters were able to control and extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The Nassau County

Fire Marshal and NCPD Arson Squad responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Neighboring fire departments assisted GCFD. Identity theft A victim’s identity was used to open an unauthorized credit card account on March 18th.

Vehicle entered A vehicle parked in a Cherry Valley Avenue driveway was reportedly rummaged through on March 19th. There is no reported loss.

Check stolen A check was reported stolen from an Old Country Road business on March 19th.

Checks stolen On March 20th two Garden City Plaza businesses report checks placed in their building’s mailboxes were stolen and cashed by unknown persons. Total loss exceeds $200,000.

Suspended license A motorist was charged with driving on Cherry Valley Avenue with a suspended license and unregistered vehicle on March 20th.

Another suspended license On March 20th motorist was charged with driving on Cambridge Avenue at Middleton Street with a suspended license and operating a hand-held electronic device.

Protest detail On March 21st Garden City Police Officers were assigned to traffic and safety details for a protest on Franklin Avenue at 15th Street.

Theft charge Upon investigation, a 26-year-old male, on March 21st a boiler service contractor, was arrested for the theft of a boiler fuse from a Lindbergh Street residence. He was charged with larceny.

Lights out Police Units were assigned to a traffic light malfunction at the intersection of Hilton Avenue and 11th Street on March 22nd.

Falling stones On March 22nd police stopped a truck on New Hyde Park Road where stones were falling off the back of See page 20

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE Mayor@gardencityny.net Village Hall is open. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Visitors are required to wear a face covering, maintain social distancing of six feet and sign in to a Visitor’s Log outside of the office they are visiting.

Furthermore, while multiple people can enter Village Hall, only one person will be admitted into each office space at a time and are asked to abide by employee instructions.

Election Results

Here are the final March 16, 2021 election results: Mayor (Two-Year Term): • Cosmo Veneziale 2,254 • Robert A. Bolebruch 882 Trustees (Two-Year Term): • Thomas J. O’Brien 2,213 • Terence P. Digan 2,581 • Bruce J. Chester 2,489 • Richard A. Catalano 950 • Mark A. Hyer 937 • Yvonne Varano 1,060 Trustee (One-Year Term): • Mary Carter Flanagan 2,740 • Stephen S. Makrinos 810 • Village Justice (4 Year Term) Allen S. Mathers 1,808 Newly elected Board members will take their oaths of office during the April 5, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting.

Identity Theft Cases

Garden City Police are investigating the following identity theft cases in the Village during March: Between March 2-9, Officers investigated nine reports of victims’ identities being stolen and used to file false unemployment claims. On March 10, the Department investigated two reports of victims’ identities being used to open auto insurance policies without their knowledge or consent.

Another victim reported a credit card was opened in his name without his permission or knowledge. Further, another victim reported an unauthorized online money transaction against his debit card account. The next day, on March 11, the Department received a report of someone filing a false tax return by using the identity of another person. Then, on March 12, Officers investigated a report of a person’s identity being used to open multiple unauthorized credit card accounts.

On March 15, a victim reported her identity was used to open multiple unauthorized bank accounts. Another victim’s identity was used to open an unauthorized credit card account.

If you believe you may be a victim of identity theft, please contact the Garden City Detective Division at 516465-4108.

555 Stewart Avenue

Mayor Theresa Trouvé is expected to execute two agreements in further-

ance of the development approvals for 555 Stewart Avenue. The developer is required to provide these agreements by the conditions contained in Board approvals for this project. The agreements, when accepted by the Village, satisfy the requirements for affordable housing compliance and payment of Village property taxes. The 150-unit residence, which will include two four-story buildings, inclusive of 15 affordable housing units, received final site plan approval in July 2020. The residence will consist of 66 one-bedroom units, 72 two-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom units.

ed that Tanners Pond Road/Denton Avenue will close from Main Avenue to Railroad Avenue during this activity.

Through traffic will be redirected to alternate routes. The Tanners Pond/Denton Avenue Bridge is the last of seven bridges to be replaced or modified as part of the project.

The bridge is being removed and replaced with a three-track structure.

• An ADAcompliant sidewalk is planned on the east side of the roadway, which will allow pedestrians to traverse safely between the north and south sides of the tracks.

Nassau 1 Interlocking • Following the commissioning and cut over of the New Nassau 1 Interlocking & Signal System, which occurred over the weekend of February 27, crews have begun removing old switches at Denton Avenue and outdated equipment along the right-ofway.

Wall Construction • Sound wall construction is progressing on the north side of the tracks from 5th Avenue to the Merillon Avenue Station commuter parking lot. Residents will continue to see crews working along the tracks drilling caissons into the ground, setting steel posts, pouring concrete, and setting wall panels. The installation of these walls requires the presence of

Mayor Theresa Trouvé

St. Paul's Stabilization Work

Thornton Tomasetti has submitted a revised $10,400 proposal for roof condition assessment services at St. Paul’s. This reduces the amount from $15,000, which was approved at the February 4, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting. The Board engaged Thornton Tomasetti to provide structural engineering services. Westar Construction Group, Inc. has also submitted a proposal, for $4,600, to provide a mechanical lift to assist Thornton Tomasetti with their assessment.

AOP Treatment Facilities

The Board of Trustees has ratified an access and easement agreement between the Village and the Garden City Golf Club to grant access to the property so the Village, its employees, consultants, engineers and contractors, including subcontractors, can plan for, install and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, water mains, vaults, pull boxes, manholes, electrical conduits and appurtenances associated with the new AOP Treatment facilities for Well Nos. 8 and 12.

Third Track Update

Merillon Avenue Station • Crews have begun the process of commissioning and testing the new elevators to ensure complete functionality and safety requirements are met • On the south side of the station, platform barriers and metal art railings are being installed along with brick enclosures and canopy roofing Tanners Pond Road / Denton Avenue Bridge Replacement Project • Crews began early utility relocation work to accommodate for the upcoming bridge replacement.

As a result, local road closures and detours are necessary. It is expect-

heavy machinery and large trucks.

Preparatory work for wall construction on the north side of the tracks, east of Nassau Boulevard, began this month. 3TC crews are removing vegetation along the right-of-way to prepare the area for the future retaining wall and security fence. Following the removal of vegetation, crews will begin installing support of excavation (SOE) to provide the support necessary for the retaining wall. Work on this project element will take place overnight.

For more information, visit the Community News section of LIRRExpansion.com. For up-to-date LIRR service changes and/or changes to station access, visit www.MTA. info/LIRR.

Budget Work Sessions

The Board of Trustees is conducting work sessions to review the Tentative 2021/22 Operating and Capital Budgets. Remaining sessions are scheduled to take place via Zoom on the following dates: Budget Work Session 4 Tuesday, March 30, 2021 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

• Presentation of Changes/Final Budget Budget Hearing and Adoption of Budget Monday, April 5, 2021 8:00 p.m.

• Budget Hearing • Adoption of Budget If you wish to attend any of these sessions, email Karen Altman, Village Clerk (kaltman@gardencityny.net) before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and she will send you the link.

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the vehicle creating a hazardous condition. Upon investigation, the 38-year-old driver was arrested for driving with a suspended license, possession of a forged registration, unregistered vehicle, uninsured vehicle, and failure to cover and secure loose cargo.

Forged documents On March 23rd an 18-year-old motor-

ist was charged with allegedly driving on Hilton Avenue with an unregistered vehicle, improper plates, a broken windshield, and possession of a forged DMV document.

Unemployment fraud Between March 17th and 23rd Garden City Police investigated five reports of victims’ identities being stolen and used to file false unemployment claims.

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The many miracles at the Garden City Community Church

Fresh greens for Palm Sunday

BY MELVA VICTORINO It is remarkably easy to get trapped by the shadows of the past and the future. The past makes us angry about something that was done to us or we have guilt over something we did to someone. The future tends to let our fears dominate our day to day existence, clouding our horizons. We imagine unpleasant scenarios about our loved ones, our finances, our nation, our doubts, our mistrust, any pervasive threats and this past year of COVID-19, we are still uncertain of our health.

Anger, guilt, uncertainties, dissentions, and the cast of gloom are not singular shadows that haunt us in our times. These are not new to humankind! These were the same images that intercepted the prophets of the old, the same conflicts of the biblical people whose stories we heard from church school. These

were intertwined with the traditions we follow as we see the sunlight that follows the darkness. Such imageries could be so daunting if we let the specter disrupt our faith in the promise of what Easter is all about.

Before we get to Easter morning, we have to go through the journey to the Cross. We are familiar with such journeys. The stories of these journeys would not be complete unless we also experience the miracles that went with them. Grandeur miracles as the parting of the Red Sea, Jonah in the belly of the fish, feeding of the 5,000, changing water into wine, the healing of the paralytic, the walking on water, the blind seeing, Abraham and Sarah bearing a child at their late years, Joshua and the Walls of Jericho, Daniel in the Lion’s den, and may more MAGNIFICENT MIRACLES! And yet there are many miracles happening in our midst. Everyday miracles are happening around us, if only we open our senses to witness them. Such miracles, big and small, are happening at Garden City Community Church (GCCC.) Ordinary folks of all ages, women and men, boys and girls, all walks of life, ALL having gifts of love and compassion to offer to others.

This Holy Week, GCCC affirm each other in our commitment in “Building a community where all are Enriched through Christian Love, Service, and Spiritual Renewal.

Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In.” During this turbulent times, GCCC adapted to create many, mini miracles by continuing, our present mission as, “Bringing the Church to the People, Bringing the People to the Church.”

At GCCC, we don’t wait for miracles to happen, we create the many, mini, miracles by working together especially during Lent. Out of chaos, miracles happen and one can see these miracles in the Lenten services, programs, Bible studies, young children and youth programs. To

have a sampling of GCCC’s many, mini, miracles we offer everyone a Holy Week filled with Worship and prayers to prepare ourselves for the glory of Easter.

We start on: • Palm Sunday, March 28th at 10:30 a.m., a Worship Service will be offered, both in-person and live-streamed. This is the day we Christians commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent.

• Prayer is a priority in the lives of GCCC members.Every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m., an Intercessory prayer service lifts up those requesting prayers for thanksgiving or intercessions for whatever healings are needed in their lives.

• On March 31 at 8:00 in the evening, GCCC will walk the Wednesday Stations of the Cross via Zoom. GCCC will bear witness to Jesus’ condemnation to death, He is made to bear his cross and we carry the cross with Him on this particular night.

• Maundy Thursday Service on April 1 at 8:00 p.m. (In-person and Live-streamed): GCCC will hear the story of the Last Supper that Jesus partook with His disciples. Jesus blessed the bread and the wine, reminding us to “Eat, Drink, Remember who I am so you can remember who you are and tell the others so that all God's peoplecan live in communion…in Holy Communion.”

Jesus’ commandment the disciples to "Love one another as I have loved you.”

On April 2 at 12:00 (Noon), via Zoom and In-person, The Good Friday Service on Social Justice Reflections of the Cross will be Readings and Reflections on the Passion of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark, chapters 14 – 16.

At 4:30 p.m., a Family Service (In-person) will meet for an age-ap-

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Easter Sunday Services on April 4

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Come and join us at GCCC all week long. We have many ways you can participate in worship, programs, ministry services, and events, virtually or in limited in-person activities.

We have started to reopen our in-person Sunday Worship Services following Re-opening Worship Guidelines.

For information on how to pre-register to attend the service, please contact the church office at churchoffice@thegccc.org. To get information regarding our other 2021 virtual worship services and programs, visit our website www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and 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.

The physical church of Garden City Community Church is 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 at www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org

Tax Talk by town officials at Community Club Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll will be visiting the Garden City Casino on Thursday, April 1 at 1:30 p.m. for a “tax talk” with the Community Club of Garden City. Highlighting the ins-and-outs of the Nassau County Executive’s Reassessment project, the pair of officials will address the importance of challenging your assessment while also providing a step-by-step demonstration on how to do so.

“Filing a tax grievance this year is

more important than ever as we move forward with the reassessment,” said Clavin. “Unfortunately, due to the County Executive freezing assessment values, homeowners are once again left to fend for themselves.

Protect your property by challenging your assessment – don’t get caught sitting on the sidelines.”

With taxpayers having an extra 60 days to challenge their assessment, the new deadline for filing a tax grievance is April 30, 2021. The officials noted that filing a tax griev-

ance is the only way homeowners can truly protect themselves from being over-assessed — a common concern throughout the entire reassessment. What’s more, the Receiver and Supervisor will dive-in on how homeowners of new construction have been seriously affected by the 5-year phase-in resulting from the Nassau County reassessment.

“My office has received hundreds of calls from residents, clamoring for relief from dramatic tax increases they weren’t expecting,” said

Driscoll. “Many homeowners were misled by the tax impact statements issued by Nassau County. When they saw the actual figure on their tax bill, their first instinct was ‘there must be something wrong.’”

The “tax talk” will adhere to all COVID-19 precautions put forth

by New York State. Masks will be required to be worn at all times and social distancing will be strictly enforced.

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The Garden Market will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on May 1 at the Historical Society. Experts will assist you and answer questions. Plants and garden-design raffles, special gift-with-purchases, and a “Crazy Courtyard Mother’s Day Sale” from the A.T. Stewart Exchange, will add to the fun!

Beds & Borders is a state of the art family business, founded in 1987 by Kathryn Pufahl, with an emphasis on unusual plants raised with the highest standards of quality. B&B pioneered the luscious Container Garden Collection™ The Central Park Conservancy, The High Line and Martha Stewart are just a few of the famous places and people that fill

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Prebook Until April 9: a curated collection of planted containers, hanging baskets and impeccably designed "Container Collection ™ kits" for your planters. Limited quantities! For pickup on May 1 at the Historical Society, 109 Eleventh Street, Garden City: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ spring-plant-sale-pre-book-eventtickets-144760535659 The Garden Market will help support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Society’s 1872 Apostle House Museum, located at 109 Eleventh Street, as well as its extensive art and education programs.

Please follow The Historical Society on Instagram and Facebook to learn more: @gardencityhistoricalsociety The Garden City Historical Society is a 501c3 non-profit. The Society raises funds to help defray the maintenance and operating costs for the Society’s A. T. Stewart-era Museum building (c.1872), as well as to support the Society’s capital campaign to restore the exterior of the Society’s historic building.

Late stage pandemic issues

BY BOB MORGAN, JR. For what it’s worth, I will be receiving, as an individual over 65, my second vaccine dose this week.

The obvious hope is that the vaccine will make it unlikely that I will contract the Covid virus. Yes, I am aware of possible mutations of the virus, but there is reason for optimism that either the vaccine will be effective against these mutations and/or that there will be available booster shot that will deal with any ongoing threats.

While my personal vaccination is of little general interest, there is a larger point. As the world becomes vaccinated, there will be a number of continuing issues as we move into the late stages of the Covid era.

Many of these issues will revolve around appropriate actions of people who have already been fully vaccinated. Right now the CDC does not recommend that such individuals travel, although this position has been widely criticized as excessively conservative and has been frequently been ignored.

There is also a debate over whether vaccinated people must continue to wear masks. Right now, the issues on this revolve around whether the vaccine prevents most transmissions of the virus, and also the effect of virus variants on those vaccinated.

These issues are still said to be under study, Nevertheless, while masks for all mandates are holding in most places (and may be appropriate), there soon will be a question of their continued utility once every adult is offered a reasonable opportunity to be vaccinated, something that should happen within the next two or three months.

A number of late stage pandemic issues can also be seen from Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed Excelsior Pass. This pass, which initially is scheduled to be used for sports admissions, utilizes a mobile QR code confirming a negative covid test or that a person has been fully vaccinated. According to Governor Cuomo, the Excelsior Pass program will assist greatly in getting information to venues in a secure and streamlined manner and will allow New York “to fast track the reopen-

ing of these businesses and getting us one step closer to reaching a new normal”.

You can easily imagine the use of the Excelsior Pass to be greatly expanded from sports events and used as an expedited admission ticket to New York restaurants, bars, shops, office buildings and transportation. Anything that assists in a rapid and safe exit from lockdowns has to be regarded as having big advantages, but you do have to wonder about some of the practical issues involved here.

First, the Excelsior Pass idea raises the question of whether the New York State bureaucracy is capable of administering the Excelsior Pass app and providing the pass on anything like an expedited basis to the millions of New Yorkers who will be vaccinated by mid spring. It is not hard to imagine that acquiring this app will become the healthcare version of dealing with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Second, if the app is going to be used for admissions to numerous venues or for travel, is it going to be made available to residents of other states on some sort of reciprocal basis? One would think that the equivalent of the interstate EZ Pass would make sense. Obviously, these issues would be compounded if the Excelsior Pass were used for international travel, since the input of foreign governments would be required.

Third, is there a serious counterfeiting or hacking issue in issuing the Excelsior Pass? The current vaccination form issued by the CDC can easily be replicated or copied and is not a suitable criterion for obtaining the Excelsior Pass.

Fourth, and perhaps most fundamentally, if the Excelsior Pass becomes widely used, isn’t there going to be a negative reaction from people who think it infringes on their privacy and/or creates a two tier society of pas holders and non-holders?

The pandemic, too, will pass, but there are continuing thorny issues even in its late stages.

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Estates POA announces 2021 scholarship The Property Owners’ Association of the Garden City Estates announces that it will be awarding the 2021 YuterNewman Estates POA Scholarship and that applications are now available .

The scholarship is named in honor of Mort Yuter and Jerie Newman, past presidents of the Estates POA, both of whom exemplified the very best in civic spirit and dedication. Over the course of fifty years, Mort and Jerie were very involved in many Garden City citizen organizations.

This merit-based scholarship will be awarded to one or more 12th grade students (from any public or private high school) that reside in the Garden City Estates section and whose family have paid membership dues to the Estates POA for the past two years. The applicants must be accepted to, and attending, a four-year college full-time

in the fall.

The selection of the winners will be by the Estates POA Scholarship Committee and will be based on academic excellence and the level of involvement in local civic causes and community service. The Scholarship Committee of the Estates POA will review all applications and make the final determination of the winners. Please see the application for further requirements.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 2) The FAB “gospel” originated, late last year, with long-time GC resident Don MacLeod. His enemies have labeled him as a “bully” and a “dictator.”

I call him a visionary, tireless hero, and truly inspirational leader, whose infectious passion derives from his love for Garden City and his conviction that our Village needed better leadership.

His energy level is truly remarkable. A true motivator!!

3) The FAB message gained traction by merely enumerating its truthful message of facts, and unsatisfactory policies, actions, and inactions, by the current, and prior, Boards. In my view, a deep, long-term, undercurrent of dissatisfaction, with how the Village was being managed, was awakened. Inertia was converted to action. The FAB message was not exaggerated, false or misleading. It sold itself to the voters. It just needed to be told.

4) FABGC ran highly qualified candidates, with strong integrity and credentials of service -- to our Village and in their careers. Importantly, our new Mayor, Cosmo Veneziale, will be an effective leader of the Board and residents. He defeated his opponent, Mr. Bolebruch, with 72% of the vote.

Bolebruch garnered only 852 votes -and finished #4 among the five POA candidates. He had the longest (eight years) tenure of the outgoing Board. So much for the claim that POA Party candidates had long “experience” in Village management. Longevity did not create praiseworthy results in recent years.

In short, the March 16th vote was historic. It upset a 100-year archaic tradition of unopposed candidates, selected by small groups of nominating committees. The vote, I hope, will set in motion a more democratic, open, transparent government that listens, and carefully considers, the wishes of the residents.

Perhaps a two-party system should be a permanent part of GC politics. Food for thought. Finally, FABGC favors term limits for our trustees.

Garden City has never had them..

George M. Salem P.S. I have become aware that many towns and villages in Nassau County conduct elections that have no opponents. Voting becomes a waste of everyone’s time. . For example, here are the results of just-completed no contest “elections” and the number of votes for the winner: Roslyn - 107; Great Neck Estates -14; Thomaston - 25; Kensington - 17; and Russell Gardens - 31. (See “GCLife,” March 24-30 edition.) On the other hand, New Hyde Park just completed a first-time contested election, with two parties, It produced 600 votes for the winner. To all Nassau municipalities I say: contested elections produce the best results for the people and towns.

Advice for new trustees

To the editor: Congratulations to the new Mayor and new Trustees. You have a lot of work to do. Here’s a little friendly advice from a long time resident: Listen. Listen to all residents and taxpayers. Not just to the vocal few who come to meetings and write letters and emails.

Remember you are fiduciaries. To be a “trustee” means you are entrusted with preserving and protecting the Village’s “assets.”

Don’t believe you know everything when you don’t. But don’t let “consultants” make decisions that YOU have to make in the end.

Think about the long term consequences of your actions. Most residents and businesses have made an investment in the Village that will extend years in the future.

Good luck and stay safe!

Michael Ciaffa

Thanks for hard work

To the Editor: First, we would like to congratulate the winners of the Village election. We wish you the best going forward as mayor and trustees serving the needs of Garden City and its residents.

We would also like to thank Deputy Mayor Bob Bolebruch and Trustee Stephen Makrinos for their committed efforts and countless hours spent working over many years on behalf of this Village.

But most importantly, as East residents, we would like to thank East Trustee Mark Hyer for his four years of dedicated service. We saw and appreciated up close his advocacy on behalf of all the residents.

As a Village trustee Mark epitomized the quiet man who got the job done. He was never political. He approached each issue with an open mind and listened respectfully to all residents’ views. He was always available to help residents who contacted him, whatever the problem. His work to bring a new 24/7 ambulance service to the Village benefited all residents. The entire Mott section benefited from Mark’s efforts to move the National Grid gas main construction to County Seat Drive, even as he has continued to aid residents of Arthur Street to move parts of the project to nearby parking lots. Residents of Saint James Street saw a significant reduction in idling trains thanks to Mark’s efforts.

He helped countless East residents in smaller but significant ways to resolve roadway paving complaints, sewer and flooding issues—the list goes on.

Thank you, Mark! Your integrity, your quiet advocacy and your fair-mindedness are appreciated by many of your Garden City neighbors.

Christine Mullaney Leo Stimmler

Thank You

To the Editor: I wanted to thank all of the residents of Garden City for voting in our village election. I was overwhelmed by the number of people that supported me and I wanted to thank each and every one of you for your confidence. Thank you to all who worked so hard on my campaign contributing endless hours of your time.

I greatly appreciate the friends and relatives who wrote letters to the paper and posted positive comments on social media. I am grateful to all the POA members who volunteered tirelessly for this campaign, donating financially and going above and beyond in so many ways to support all of the Community Agreement Party Candidates. It was a pleasure working with and getting to know you and all the Community Agreement Party Candidates. Each of us answered the call to volunteer as we wanted only to dedicate ourselves to the betterment of the village we call home.

Congratulations to those that won.

Yvonne Varano

Voting is at stake

To the Editor: To assure accurate voting results in the future, we need to go back to our former voting system. Voting in person and absentee voting are the only answer! In both cases, there must be voter verification.

There must be no more foreign voting machines with dubious software and no more mail-in voting! If we will not end the current voting practices it will open the door to massive irregularities and fraud. Why can’t we submit our vote into a machine by simply switching a lever?

Not doing so we will eventually lead to a one party set-up and it will be the end of our well-respected democracy.

The time is now to make the changes!

Heinz Mayer

Crime on LIRR

To the Editor: Many Long Island Rail Road commuters also utilize the New York City Transit subway system are also concerned about increases in criminal activity. This needs to be dealt with if the MTA wants to see a return to preCOVID 19 ridership. Perhaps it is time to return to the days when a transit police officer was assigned to ride each train and others patrolled subway stations. This, along with installation of security cameras on trains and stations

might help to reduce what appears to be growing vandalism and crime. Why not trade in all the former NYC Transit token booth employees who serve as “Station Ambassadors” to help pay for increasing police protection in our subway system?

Larry Penner

A big thank you to GCFD

To the Editor: The horrific house fire on Spruce Street last Thursday evening was suppressed by over 50 firefighters representing five villages including Garden City, Mineola, New Hyde Park, Carle Place and Westbury. All volunteers!

Amazing work by all.

We live next door to the house on fire and if not for all day light rain, minimal wind and (most of all) our brave firefighters, I am convinced that our house would also have gone up in flames.

Unfortunately, my neighbor’s house was severely damaged. We are grateful to Trustee Mark Hyer for stopping by to lend support.

On behalf of ourselves and our next door neighbor, we wholeheartedly thank the Garden City Fire Department for their service. Well done!!

George & Celia Petersen

Pontificating Penner

To the Editor, Re: “Amtrak Andrew,” Larry Penner, 3/18/2021.

First, would someone please remind Pontificating Penner that Andrew Cuomo is entitled to a presumption of innocence?

Second, can the author tell us the last time he saw any of the members of Congress he mentions giving a press conference at the helicopter pad the last he saw any of them on the NYC subway or LIRR? Third, instead of writing letter after letter after letter, whining, moaning, and complaining, why doesn’t the author try doing something about it? Since he has so many issues with Andrew Cuomo, did the author try volunteering on the campaigns of any of Cuomo’s rivals in the last gubernatorial elections? Has the author ever tried to become a District Leader or State Committee member of the political party he is enrolled in?

Has the author collected any petition signatures for a political candidate he supports? Elections for State Assembly and Senate are next year. Why doesn’t the author try running for office, as opposed to being a “keyboard warrior?”

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HOLY WEEK LITURGIES PALM SUNDAY – March 28, 2021

Blessing of Palms at all Masses Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, in the church: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 5:30 p.m.

In the auditorium: 11:00 a.m.

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Holy Week WorsHip and prayer services Join Us

PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 28 10:30 am (In-person & Live-streamed) TUESDAY INTERCESSORY PRAYER SERVICE, MARCH 30 9:30 am (CONFERENCE CALL) WEDNESDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS, MARCH 31 8:00 pm am (via Zoom) MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE, APRIL 1 8:00 pm (In-person & Live-streamed) GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES, APRIL 2 Social Justice Reflections of the Cross 12:00 (Noon) (via Zoom and In-person) 4:30 pm Family Service (In-person) EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES, APRIL 4 6:30 am Easter Sunrise Service* (In-person & Live-streamed) *(Lawn - PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS) 9:00 am Easter Service (In-person) 9:45 am– Easter Egg Hunt (In-person rain or shine) 10:30 am Easter Service (Live-streamed only Please remember to register for all (Bolded) in-person events For further information on any of our services/events, please contact the church office for more information.

For Live-streamed information, contact the church office or visit our website www.theGCCC.org Please, wear masks and wait for ushers to advise you to sit at designated pews for social distancing.

Masses: 8:00, 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.

Monday of Holy Week is a Special Day of Reconciliation All parishioners are invited to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Priests will be available in the church for Confessions from 3-9:00 p.m.

NOTE: There is NO 8:00 p.m. Mass in the Convent Chapel.

TUESDAY – March 30, 2021

Masses: 8:00, 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY – March 31, 2021 Masses: 8:00, 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.

HOLY THURSDAY – April 1, 2021

Morning Prayer: 9:00 a.m.

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Procession: 8:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration until Midnight.

GOOD FRIDAY – April 2, 2021

Morning Prayer: 9:00 a.m.

Confessions following Morning Prayer until 11:00 a.m.

Outdoor Stations of the Cross: 12 noon Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion: 3:00 p.m.

Stations of the Cross: 8:00 p.m.

HOLY SATURDAY – April 3, 2021

Morning Prayer: 9:00 a.m.

NOTE: There are NO Confessions on Holy Saturday There is NO 5:00 p.m. Mass Easter Vigil Mass: 8:00 p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY – April 4, 2021

Masses: in the church: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., & 12:30 p.m.

In the auditorium: 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

There is NO 5:30 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday

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Links for online services and in person reservations can be found at www.incarnationgc.org 36 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

Palm Sunday with Sung Passion Sunday, March 28 9:15am online only 11:15am online or in person by reservation

Maundy Thursday Choral Service Thursday, April 1 7:30pm online only

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Friday, April 2 12:15pm online or in person by reservation

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Easter at the Cathedral Links for online services and in person reservations can be found at www.incarnationgc.org 36 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

Easter Vigil Saturday, April 3 7:30pm online or in person by reservation Easter for Kids Sunday, April 4 10am online only Easter Sunday Choral Mass Sunday, April 4 9:15am & 11:15am online or in person by reservation

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Currently, our Club is comprised of attorneys, bankers, retailers, real estate reps, various consultants, a printer, Insurance reps, financial planners, past Village officials, editor/publisher of The Garden City News, superintendent of Garden City Public Schools, dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation and several retirees.

Businesses, corporations or organizations while technically represented by an individual contact person, are welcome to send an individual from their firm/organization, schools and houses of worship to attend meetings This opens our meetings to a wider range of attendees,

Seth Berman, a new member of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club

Rotary Inducts New Member

This past Monday, March 22, 12:15 p.m. on Zoom, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club was honored to welcome Beverly James, Sssistant Governor of Rotary District 7255 to induct Seth Berman, Esq. as a new member of the Club.

Seth, who lives in Long Beach NY with his family, commutes to his office in Lake Success. When Rotary returns to the Hotel for lunch meetings, Seth says Garden City will be the “middle ground” to his commute.

Seth Berman is a Partner in the commercial litigation department and is director of the Intellectual Property, Entertainment and Media Department of Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP. Seth specializes in high stakes complex commercial and intellectual property related litigation and entertainment transactions. The firm serves clients throughout the New York metropolitan area from offices on Long Island, in Brooklyn, Manhattan , White Plains and upstate New York.

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Rotary Recognizes Longest Members

The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club likes to think that “once a Rotarian, always a Rotarian!” We take this opportunity to recognize five of our longest Club members with the year they joined: Charles Pacifico – 1971 (50 years); Michael Sperendi – 1977 (41 years); Lawrence Jones – 1980 (44 years); Bob Schoelle – 1982 (39 years); Bob Bonagura, Lance Cheney and Gary Fishberg – 1983 (38 years).

While in 2021 there are 13 Club member who are women, the first two to be inducted into the Club are Maureen Clancy and Althea Robinson –1987 (34 years).

All are recognized along with many other long-time members who have worked with our Club towards service to the community and beyond while enjoying Rotary fellowship.

Traditionally, Rotary meets for lunch meetings at the Garden City Hotel on 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. But, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Club continues to meet virtually on Zoom. We look forward to resuming our meeting schedule at the Hotel as soon as all feel comfortably safe. We continue to host a variety of notable speakers from various fields.

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Scholarship Fund’s annual fundraiser benched, not sidelined The Garden City Scholarship Fund (GCSF) is an independent, not-forprofit organization that serves the students in the Garden City High School.

Since its founding in 1998, the GCSF has granted scholarships to hundreds of deserving students. Each year it grants approximately $30,000 in awards via the Julia Maloney Scholarship, the Unsung Hero Award, Club Awards, and the Joseph L. Prusan Random Act of Kindness Award. In addition, the GCSF has expanded its mission by giving “Helping Hand” awards to students in need due to personal or family circumstances. Needless to say, the GCSF is proud of its impact both in the community and on the success of its students.

The GCSF, which is not funded by the district or by any other organization, depends entirely on fundraising to carry out its mission. Its main fundraising event is the well-attended and wildly popular basketball game between the world-famous Harlem Wizards entertainment basketball team and the teachers/staff from the Garden City School District. Sadly, because of COVID-19 and its limitations on big gatherings, the GCSF was forced to suspend the Wizards fundraising event for 2021.

However, the directors of the GCSF

Scan this code with your phone’s camera to learn more. are determined to continue the tradition of providing monetary awards to GCHS graduating seniors. To that end, the GCSF is raising funds to purchase park benches to be installed in the GCHS courtyard as a way to raise money while at the same time providing a comfortable place for the students to relax out in the fresh air.

Each bench will have a plaque rec-

A bench in the High School courtyard ognizing the fundraising efforts of the GCSF, and there will be a list of all donors on the GCSF website, the Garden City News, and throughout the GCSF social media platforms.

The benches are being delivered this week - Help the GCHS usher in

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Note the teams of horses next to the cutting edge in machinery - a steam powered tractor. These men lived in several of the farm houses around this area as Garden City Estates was created. One of them brought his dog lying in the sun on the far left.

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IN MEMORIAM

Dr. James N. Trentalange

Dr. James N. Trentalange

Dr. James N. Trentalange passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2021. He was 82 years old.

Born on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1939 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, to Dr. James. G. Trentalange and Ellen (Ianziti) Trentalange. He attended St. Anselm's Catholic School and Brooklyn Prep until the family moved to Garden City in 1952. Following the family's move to Garden City, Jim attended Chaminade High School in Mineola, Class of '56 where he formed many lifelong friendships.

Following graduation from Chaminade, Jim attended Georgetown College, where, after only two years, he was accepted into the Georgetown University School of Dentistry, graduating in the Class of 1962. Upon completion of dental school, Dr. Trentalange

entered the U.S. Army Dental Corps as First Lieutenant where he served from 1962-64 attaining the rank of Captain. Returning to his beloved Garden City, Jim married, started a family and worked with his father Dr. James G. Trentalange while he pursued his Masters in Orthodontics at Fairleigh Dickinson University, graduating with his M.S.D in 1967.

Dr. Trentalange joined and expanded his father's orthodontic practice in Garden City, moving the practice to his home and eventually taking over upon his father's retirement. He was an attending dentist at Winthrop University Hospital and Nassau County Medical Center.

Dr. Trentalange became a beloved fixture in Garden City, creating hundreds of beautiful smiles, coaching the Garden City Rams and actively participating in St. Joseph's Parish Council and Chaminade alumni events including the Inaugural Chaminade Golf and Tennis Outing.

In 1980 Jim married Susan (Higgiston) Viault and they combined their seven children adding to the family an eighth of their own in 1981. Family was always the true love of his life and Jim was so proud of all the children and the 15 grandchildren they produced.

Dr. Trentalange, known to his friends and family as "Doc," was a gregarious character who was never too shy to look in a stranger's mouth and let them know he could improve their smile. He was adored by family and friends and was often the center of attention at family gatherings and other events where he would recall stories of his youth in Brooklyn, his high school and college years as well as the fun times he had at the golf club. Among his friends he cold be heard singing the praises of his children and grandchildren.

Doc's other well known love was golf. He was known for often admitting he only straightened teeth and played golf. Doc held long time memberships in the Garden City Golf Club and the North Fork Country Club in Cutchogue, where he and his wife Susie maintained a second home and where they relocated the family in 1986, while still maintaining his orthodontic practice in Garden City until 2001.

Dr. Trentalange opened an orthodontic practice in Cutchogue in 2000, retiring in 2016. He was the President of the Cutchogue Chamber of Commerce and one of the founders of the Cutchogue St. Patrick's Day Parade. He was also very active in keeping the little North Fork Catholic School (Mercy) open for an extended ten years.

From 2005-2012 Dr. Trentalange became a clinical instructor for orthodontic dental residents at Saint Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx.

In 2017 Jim and Susie moved to Stuart, Florida where they enjoyed an active retirement and made many wonderful new friends.

Dr. Trentalange is survived by his wife of 40 years Susie (Susan

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Higgiston); children Diana Trentalange Johnson (Kenn); Dr. James W. Trentalange (Leslie); Michael Trentalange (Barbara); Mark Trentalange (Heather Merrigan); Lisa Nemschick (Raymond); Deborah Murtaugh (David Murphy); Russel Viault (Leah); Patrick Trentalange LCSW-C (Katelyn) and in true "Doc" fashion love for Stephanie Alongi and Hunter Murtaugh, former daughter and son in law, as well as his 15 grandchildren who brought great joy to his life: Lena, Walt, Sam, Flynn, Richard, Perran, James, Georgia, Nora, Charlotte, Mia, Kate, Liv, Gavin and Liam; sisters, Lea Carlon (Joe), Ellie Fischetti (Joe), Mary Griffiths (Tom) and predeceased by his sisters Christine Kane (Ray) and Lynn Torre (Frank). Dr. Trentalange is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews and many long time friends.

Due to COVID restrictions, a celebration of Doc's life is planned for this summer in Cutchogue.

Memorial donations may be made to Chaminade High School in Mineola.

Funeral arrangements were handled

by Martin Funeral Home Crematory in Stuart, Florida.

Lillian Julia Olsson Ludwig

Lillian Julia Olsson Ludwig

Lillian Julia Olsson Ludwig, age 96, of Riverhead, New York, formerly of Garden City, died peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021.

She was born February 16, 1925, the youngest in a family of 7 children. Her parents were Erik Frank Olafsson and Julia Alexandra Holmberg.

Lillian was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, and faithfully believed in Jesus Christ as her Lord

and Savior. Her faith and her family were the most important elements of her life.

She was married to the late Paul C. Ludwig. Loving mother of Melanie Marie Panzigrau (Jerome) of New Kensington, PA; Pamela Lynnea Jackson of Shelter Island , NY; and Cynthia Lillian Johnson (Peter) of Ellenvile, NY; beloved grandmother of Timothy Panzigrau (Elizabeth) of Indiana, PA, and proud great-grandmother of Amelia Grace and Laurie Marie Panzigrau.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Frank, Carl, Edgar, John Olson, and Fred Olsson, and sister, Linnea (Len) Olson Schultz; and by her sonin-law Howard Jackson.

Family and friends will be received at the McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home, 336 Marcy Ave., Riverhead, NY on Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 2-6pm. Funeral service will be Monday, March 22, 2021, at 11am at Christ Lutheran Church, 177 Frowein Rd., East Moriches, NY. The service will be conducted by Rev. J. Fleischmann.

A private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 177 Frowein Rd., PO Box 580, East Moriches, NY 11940, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) at Christ Lutheran Church.

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IN MEMORIAM David M. Duffy, Jr.

David M. Duffy, Jr. of Bellport Village, New York died on March 16th at the age of 39 suddenly as a result of pulmonary embolisms developed as a complication from recent surgery. Dave was born on August 11, 1981 to David and Nancy Duffy of Garden City. He graduated from Garden City High School in 2000 and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 2004. He played on the Garden City High School lacrosse team and was part of the team that went undefeated and won a state championship in 2000. He also went on to play lacrosse at UNC and was a very proud Tarheel alumnus.

Dave married Susan (Schoelle) Duffy, daughter of Bruce and Sue Schoelle of Garden City, in Chapel Hill on June 6, 2015. Dave and Susan welcomed a daughter Charlotte (“Charlie”) Whitfield Duffy on November 1, 2018. Dave was many things to many people but the role

he loved and played best was that of husband and father to Susan and Charlie. They resided in Manhattan and Bellport, New York but had recently started living in Bellport full-time. He loved living in Bellport and being close to the water and had made many great friends and neighbors there over the years.

Dave worked as an equity trader with Select Equity Group for almost 15 years and truly loved what he did and he held many of his colleagues as very close friends. Professionally, his colleagues described him as exceptional and dedicated at his craft with an unrivaled work ethic and never let the team down mentality.

Dave was also an avid golfer and always enjoyed catching up with his friends on the golf course in Garden City, Chapel Hill and Bellport and planning trips to other well-known courses. One of his favorite trips was going to see the Masters with his dad, brother and close friends.

Dave was an esteemed older broth-

er to his sister Adrienne (Duffy) Sebring and brother Paul Duffy and brother-in-law to Bill Sebring and Brad and Tricia Schoelle. He was also an adored uncle to his nieces, Ruby, Myra and Nancy Sebring and Brooke Schoelle and nephew Tanner Schoelle.

Dave’s life was cut short far too early but he truly lived life during his 39 years – he was a person who always lived life to the fullest and took time to call, catch up and meet up with his loved ones, which were many. He will be terribly missed by all of his family and friends but leaves behind amazing memories which will be cherished forever.

Services were held for Dave on Saturday March 20th, 2021 at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, 1201 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11001. Dave was laid to rest at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, NY. If you would like to offer condolences to the family or share memories of Dave, you may go to Fairchild’s web-

David M. Duffy, Jr. site to sign the online register book at Fairchildfuneral.com. A Memorial Fund will be set up in Dave’s name at a later date.

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IN MEMORIAM

Ruth Kelly

Ruth Kelly

Ruth Kelly (née Gaisor, age 94) of Sandwich died March 9 from complications of COVID-19.

“Ruthie” Gaisor was born in Chicago to Hungarian parents and grew up a city girl with a twinkle in her eye. She discovered a lifelong passion in music, leading to a degree at St. Francis College. While attending a USO dance at Chicago’s Navy Pier in 1945, she met future husband Navy Man and Brooklynite Hugh Kelly. They married in 1949 and soon settled in Garden City, raising their four boys, her pride and joy.

Ruth was a devout Catholic, and sang for many years in St. Joseph’s church choir in Garden City. Ruth completed a Master’s in education from CW Post and worked as a music teacher. In 1990, Ruth and Hugh relocated to Cape Cod to retire and be near their grandchildren. Hugh passed shortly after the move, yet Ruth’s independent spirit

allowed her to forge an active new life on the Cape. She taught piano to her grandchildren and was a perpetual student at the CCCC Academy for Lifelong Learning. Ruth sang for many years with both the Cape Cod Chorale and the Corpus Christi Choir.

She played piano at family gatherings and at age 88 recorded a solo piano album of her favorites including Chopin, Debussy and Gershwin. She was known for her no-holds-barred Scrabble matches, a discerning ice cream palate, and never missing her weekly Classy Cuts appointment (although punctuality is a source for debate).

Ruth thoroughly enjoyed traveling, exploring Europe several times with her lifelong college pals, and making yearly pilgrimages back to Chicago and New York. Until the end, she loved singing Twinkle Twinkle and Wheels on the Bus via Zoom with her great-grandchildren.

Ruth is predeceased by her beloved husband Hugh, grandson Rory, brother Charles, and daughter-in-law Ann. She is survived by her four sons: Michael, Thomas, Daniel and wife Bronwyn (all of Long Island, NY) and Brian and wife Ann of Sandwich; 5 grandchildren: Liam (Amy) and Aislinn Ryan (Tim) of Sandwich, Padraic (Jessica) of Quincy, Roisin Titcomb (Payson) of Marstons Mills, Bronwyn of Huntington, NY and four great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Decatur House, Sandwich for their kindness and care of Ruth during her final year. A celebration of her life will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to either: NAMI of Cape Cod and the Islands, 5 Mark Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601, or in support of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex research at the Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114, Attention: K. Wojcicki, or online at giving.massgeneral.org/herscot; please indicate that the gift is a tribute gift in memory of Ruth Kelly.

IN MEMORIAM

Ada M. Kane

Ada M. Kane

Ada M. Kane passed away on March 15, 2021 at the age of 94, after a long illness. She was a 59-year resident of Garden City, with additional residences in Naples, Florida and Westhampton Beach, New York. She was born in Queens and raised in Brooklyn.

Ada was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who will be remembered for her caring warmth, outgoing personality, kindness and her

love of travel. While living in Garden City she was an active Community member serving as a past president of both Garden City Women’s Club and Garden City Welcome Wagon. She took part in many Garden City organizations being a longtime member of the Garden City Country Club, the Garden City Casino, Garden City Community Church, and the Greater Westhampton/Dune Road Association. Volunteer work included the Board of Elections and volunteer work at Winthrop University Hospital.

She was an avid bridge player and participated in many Garden City bridge groups while acquiring quite a few “grand slams”. Ada’s other interests included bowling at the Garden City Casino, golf, along with participating in many plays for the Women’s Club.

She is predeceased by her husband of more than 58 years, Edward W. Kane Jr. In addition, she was predeceased by her mother Ada and her father Harold, step-father Chris and her brother Frank. She is survived by her children, Karen (Longo) and her husband Richard of Manhasset, New York, Edward W. Kane III and his wife Cathy of Clinton, New Jersey and Craig Kane of Williston Park, New York. She was the beloved grandmother to Jason Longo, Kristen Thomas and her husband Paul, and Lauren Kane. She was the great-grandmother to Colin and Matthew Thomas.

She is also survived by her brother Jon Clemmensen and his wife Francis of Birmingham, Alabama and brother-inlaw Kenneth of Miami, Florida.

Following a private funeral service at the Fairchild Funeral Home, she was interred at the Nassau Knolls Cemetery in Port Washington, New York.

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BY MELISSA JAEGER Spring has sprung! And it sure feels like it! When we think of spring – and Easter – it conjures up images of rabbits.

Why is that so? The rabbit is considered a symbol of ferility and new life. Harkening back to ancient times, the pagan festival of Eostre celebrated the goddess of fertility whose animal was a bunny. Over time, that has evolved and grown. According to some sources, the ritual in the U.S. dates to the 1700s with the arrival of German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and brought with them their tradition of an egg-laying hare – called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Children would make nests in which the bunnies could lay their eggs.

If you’re wondering if we have any bunnies in the shop, the resounding answer is YES! And lots of them!! For the more discerning bunny collector, we have five adorable hinged faux-enamel bunnies. If you’re looking for something cute to decorate with, we have ceramic and resin bunnies and chicks. Checkers, Powderpuff, Lil Hopsy and Mopsy (new from Bearington Bears) will hop right into your basket or bag! Planning a gathering? We have a delicious assortment of dips from Village Gourmet, and pink and yellow candles to set your table.

Lots of bunnies to love. …

Just a reminder of our upcoming events

Now through April 2nd – Easter Food Drive for The INN. We are collecting non-perishables, canned goods, toiletries and paper goods. Let’s show how generous Garden City can be.

May 1st – Just in time for Mother’s Day, The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) is having “An Inspiring Garden Market” on the front lawn of the Museum 10 a.m.–3 p.m. TGCHS has partnered with LI's most prestigious growers to make your garden gorgeous! They/we will have a selection of unusual annuals, perennials, herbs, veggies, hydrangeas. You can also pre-order until April 9 https://www. eventbrite.com/e/spring-plant-sale-prebook-event-tickets-144760535659 The Exchange shop will be open, selling our normal merchandise, as well as garden-themed items. Outside the shop we will have “Cornelia’s Courtyard” which will be chock full of wonderful bargains!

Check us out! Watch for more details.

May 17th – TGCHS will be having its first annual A.T. Stewart Golf Classic at the Cherry Valley Club.

Just a reminder that we are open late on Wednesdays until 6:00 p.m. It’s a great chance to shop in peace and quiet, for those of you who work. We get newly consigned

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merchandise almost every day! Not comfortable with coming into the shop? Please shop online at www.atstewartexchange. org and come to the Exchange to pick up.

We also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as the TGCHS website (www.tgchs. org).

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

Unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop? We are 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. In addition to 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.

Up until nine months ago, we did consignments by walk-in. With the virus, we

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

All the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside of the Museum continues.

The Shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

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

Please call (516) 746-8900 for more information.Shop online at atstewartexchange.org Like us on Facebook at AT Stewart Exchange Follow us on Instagram Visit us at tgchs.org

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High-stepping art student is contest finalist

Lauren Blum was selected as a finalist in the Vans High School Custom Culture Contest.

Lauren and her peer designers from the Media Arts 2 class have advanced in the contest.

Denise Holz’s Media Arts students have put their best foot forward by participating in the Vans High School Custom Culture Contest. Garden City High School junior Lauren Blum has been selected as a finalist out of thousands of students in 250 schools for her whimsical gummy bear sneaker design.

“I wanted to design a shoe that would appeal to others my age and catch their attention,” explained Blum. “I

winner will receive $50,000, and four runners-up will receive $15,000 to support their school’s arts program. Ms. Holz, Mr. Karp, Mr. Fediw, Ms. Marino and Mr. Uttendorfer are keeping their fingers crossed for Lauren and her classmates.

The Vans Custom Culture Contest was created to inspire and empower high school students to embrace their creativity through art and design, and draw attention to diminishing arts edu-

sketched my design using Procreate on my iPad just as soon as Ms. Holz encouraged us to participate in the contest.”

Lauren and her Media Arts 2 classmates are working as a team to create a mini-collection featuring two pairs of Vans; one will represent “Hometown Pride” and the other features “Head in the Clouds.” Lauren and her team’s shoes will be sent to Vans in mid-April for the final judging. The grand prize

cation budgets.

Stay tuned until May when Lauren and her peer designers, Jillian Aprigliano, Emily Besendorfer, Christopher Boyle, Sharon Cunningham, Gabrielle Fecht, Alexandra Hopkins, Eliis Mele, Rebecca Melkonian, Emma Nallan, Samuel Obeck, Sela Scarangella and Leah Steadman will learn if they are stepping into the limelight.

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

April at the Community Club of GC and Hempstead This April, there is a lot of excitement going on at the Casino where the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead hold their meetings.

Hempstead Town Supervisor & Tax Receiver Don Clavin & Janine Driscoll

April 1, 1:30 p.m.

Unfortunately, the expression “there are only two things you can be sure of -- Death and Taxes” still holds.

So, the Americanism and Current Events Department is very pleased to offer you this opportunity to listen to a presentation on the Town of Hempstead and its taxation structure by its Town Supervisor, and Garden City resident, Don Clavin. He will be accompanied by Jeanine Driscoll, to whom your town taxes are sent.

They will explain the tax exemptions that are available as well as the procedures there are in place to file tax bill grievances. There will be ample time to address your questions to the officials.

Getting the Most from Your Library

Joe Agolia GC Library Computer Specialist April 7, 1:30 p.m.

If you have never treated yourself to exploring the amazing worlds of Hoopla, Libby, Freegal or Zoom, this is the lecture for you. Learn how to up your game and connect with all the exciting options that your library has to offer. Cancel all those magazine subscriptions that are causing such clutter in your home. They are all offered for the price of a library card ­— for free. As are audiobooks, music downloads and so much more!

The “Smorgas-Band” Presents…

April 13, 1:30 p.m.

Circle this date on your calendar and draw in it a big red star – because have we got a show for you!

The “Smorgas Band” will be in the house!

This lively accordion band, based on Long Island, specializes in

German and American music and more! They promise to set your feet a-tappin’, your hands a-clappin’ and your body a-shakin’.

They have recorded three albums, and if we ask Jeanne or Wayne or Chad nicely, there is a good chance that they will break out their New York Specialty — The NY Gridlock Polka. Perhaps followed by Diggy Liggy Lo — that is, if our luck holds out that long.

So, come prepared to have a great time. Promise, you will leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Skoal!

Book Discussion

April 16, 2021 - 12:30 p.m.

The Literary Series of the Drama/ Lit. Department will be conducting a discussion led by Professor Skip Thompson of Adelphi University on Erik Larson’s “The Splendid and the Vile.”

Understanding the Presidency

James Coll April 21, 1:30 p.m.

The Americanism and Citizenship Committee is very pleased to announce that James Coll will be at the Community Club at the Casino to present the program “Understanding the Presidency” on April 21. James is a professor at Hofstra College and Nassau Community College. He conducts lectures at Hutton House and for many libraries on the Constitution and its relevance to current events. He is a retired NYC detective brave enough to field all of our questions and even appear before us in person.

Guests are welcome at any of the programs for a $5 guest fee as long as attendance restrictions due to COVID-19 have not been exceeded. New members joining this spring will have their membership extended through all of the next Club year. For information on that regard, or on any of these programs, please call 746-0488.

March 8 was an exciting day in the Garden City Public Schools, marking a full return for all in-person students. The middle and high schools welcomed back grades 7, 9 and 10 back five days per week, and Stewart School’s fifth-graders were thrilled to return to their home building.

This was the final phase of the district’s plan to resume full in-school instruction, as other middle and high school grades have already been back in their classrooms on a daily basis. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha visited many classrooms throughout the week and listened to students’ thoughts and suggestions.

The fifth-graders, who were housed at the middle school since September, received warm greetings from Principal Linda Norton, Assistant Principal Keri Hand and faculty members as they entered the familiar Stewart School hallways that they have known for many years. The students shared that they are missing some of the traditional celebrations that the pandemic has impacted, but are happy to see their younger siblings at school and spend their final months of elementary school in environments that hold many memories.

The secondary students have expressed enthusiasm about being back in their buildings five days a week and having more opportunities to see their friends and teachers in person.

“Most [high school] students are sharing the same message: they are happy to be in school every day, they get to see some of their friends they haven't seen all year from the other cohort,” said Garden City High School Principal Kevin Steingruebner.

“They are excited to be participating in sports again and be part of their teams, wearing uniforms and playing in actual games.”

"It´s good to be back full time,” said middle school student MaryKate Allen. “I like being back with all my friends and I pay attention more when I am in school."

"My opinion on full time is that it's

Garden City Middle School students were excited to have everyone back to full in-person instruction. definitely helped me academically and socially,” said middle school student Julia Forelli. “My grades have been better and I've been getting more of my homework done. I also see my friends that I didn't see in school [when we were hybrid]."

"It was great to have a full class again, the amount of enthusiasm and participa-

Stewart School welcomed back its fifth-graders on March 8.

tion increases tremendously with everyone back,” said Garden City Middle School science teacher Mark Czachor.

“It is wonderful to see how happy our students are and to hear their input,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha said. “Many districts throughout the country are just opening their doors for the first time after being remote most of the

year. The fact that we were able to do that in September and have made so much progress since speaks to the dedication of our board of education, administrative team and staff members and all the planning that they committed to making this full return possible.”

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

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Garden City PTA News General Membership Vote on March 29

A Garden City PTA General Membership vote will take place on Monday, March 29, regarding a grant for mindfulness resources in the district’s three Primary Schools. An online voting form will be emailed to current PTA members.

GC Sportswear Spring Sale Open Until April 30

The GC PTA’s Sportswear spring online shop is officially open! Now through April 30, check out the selection of GC gear, including shorts, tees, pants, towels, blankets, hats totes and more. Order pick-up will take place on June 5th; home delivery options are available, as well. Check out the full selection at: https://gcptas21.itemorder.com/sale. All net proceeds benefit the GC schools and programs.

Don’t Miss the Final PARP Virtual Author Visit of the Year!

The year-long PARP program will hold its final virtual author visit on Thursday, April 8. The 7 pm session (designed for students K-5) will welcome Susanne Jacoby Hale and Timothy Hale, authors of “Molly & Magruder Return to New York.”

Molly & Magruder is the story of two blackbirds who return to New York City after the pandemic. As they visit their favorite places and look for familiar faces, they realize that a lot has changed in the city since they left, but they soon find signs of hope that New York and its people are coming back to life.

This book, a hopeful tribute to New York City after a year of unprecedented change, is the perfect finale to our PARP Virtual Author Visit Series. Parents of K-5 students: check your email or visit the gardencitypta. org/parp site for registration details!

All registrants will be entered into a drawing to win one of ten signed copies of the book, which we will give away at the end of the visit. We hope you will join us for the last PARP Virtual Author Visit of the year!

portation. These services are utilized by our general population and a loss in funding would be detrimental to many people in the community.

Please click on the link: https://www. votervoice.net/GARDENCITYPTA/ campaigns/79752/respond and sign the pre-written petitions to send to your state representatives and the governor, to voice your concern and outrage over these cuts to funding as the 2022 New York State budget begins to take shape.

GC PTA Raffle Fundraiser Coming Up!

Upcoming Board of Education Budget Meetings

The Garden City PTA is hosting a weekly online raffle fundraiser beginning the week of April 12 to support our schools! Last year’s virtual fundraiser ran for 11 weeks and was a huge success.All proceeds (100%!) from the raffle go to support students in the district’s seven schools. Be a part of something big by donating raffle prizes or sponsoring the event.

Your contributions will help us provide the necessary grants, programs and speakers to all our schools next year. Go to bit.ly/GCPTADonation for more information.

Legislation: Voter Voice

Garden City SEPTA and the Garden City PTA currently have a petition campaign regarding concerns about the loss of funding to our educational programs at the state level. Medicaid can and does directly reimburse school districts for many services, from speech-language pathology, audiology, occupational and physical therapy, personal care services, counseling and psychological services and specialized trans-

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

• April 7: Proposed Budget Discussion - Work Session • April 20: Adoption of Budget 2021/2022 - No changes after this point • May 4: Budget Hearing • May 18: Budget Vote, 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., Garden City High School

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Mark Your Calendars!

Important School & PTA Dates to Remember

March 29-April 2: Spring Recess

• April 5: Family ID Opens for Middle School Spring Sports • April 7: 9:30 a.m. Joint Elementary PTA Meeting (Virtual) • April 8: May SAT Registration Deadline • April 17: 7:45 a.m. ACT Examination at High School • April 17: Homecoming • April 20: 9:30 a.m. Joint Primary PTA Meeting (Virtual)

Join the PTA, Support Garden City Schools

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

Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

Website: www.gardencitypta.org To Get Real Time Information Turn on Notifications Facebook: Facebook.com/ GardenCityPTA Instagram: Instagram.com/ GardenCityPTA Twitter: Twitter.com/ GardenCityPTA Join the conversation and invite your friends.s Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Every child. One voice.

News from the Ethical Humanist Society of LI Ethical Issues in Our Times: A series of monthly Zoom discussions “ANTI-RACISM: MORAL IMPERATIVE OR PARTISAN PROGRAM?” Thursday, April 1 from 7 to 9 p.m., free on Zoom

Sponsored by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island This discussion looks at questions about racism: What is meant by anti-racism? What are its cultural presuppositions? What is its practical program? What are its social and personal

consequences?

Discussion led by Dr. David Sprintzen.

David Sprintzen is an emeritus professor of philosophy at LIU, author of several books, including two on Albert Camus, and one entitled “Critique of Western Philosophy and Social Theory.”

He is a long-time member of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island.

Free. To attend: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/896985586 For more information, call the Ethical Humanist Society office at 516-741-7304.

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On March 10, Garden City High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society welcomed 68 new members during an induction ceremony. Under the guidance of teacher Stephen Mayo, the organization is led by this year’s student officers Sarah Fetherston (president), Dami Dawodu, Ioakim Makrinos, Molly Madigan and Enzo Cupani (treasurer) and sponsored by the National Association for Music Education.

Students are selected based on their demonstration of musicianship, character, scholarship, leadership and musical service to the school and community. Candidates must maintain an average of at least a 90 in music ensemble classes and a cumulative GPA of an 80.

Congratulations to inductees Sarah Aquino, Joseph Armstrong, Rebecca Barry, Jacqueline Bass, Melissa Bass, Kevin Blum, Bryan Boccafola, Gwyneth Boccio, Patrick Bohn, Julian Bubniak, Ryan Buccellato, Ana Bucevic, Gavin Burns, Nina Chen, Sonia Cherpelis, Alex Colletti, Andrew Cresciullo, Julia D’Aloisio, Maria Dalia, Jonathan DeCicco, Emma Dolmaian, Giavanna Famularo, Grace Flood, Sofia Fuertes, Grayson Gardi, Caroline Grasso, Eric Hartmann, Avery Hearon, Emma Heath, Kai Hosein, Iyaa Kalra, Mia Karikas, Timothy Krieg, Nadia Kurian, Vanessa Law, Paola Lerida, Emily Lloyd, Jack Lutz, Ryan McLaughlin, Gretchen Murphy, Isabel O’Connor, Erin O’Connor, Alexander Pasqualina, Michael Pieraccini, Henry Pocok, Blayne Pomeroy, Arielle Pressoi, Dylan Pughe, Carley Rivera, Lucas Rose, Christopher Roukis, Giselle Ross, Catherine Rovelli, Jerry Samuel, Grace Sapuppo, Anastasia Shaw, Ryan Sievers, Isabelle Siorounian, Katerina Smolanick, Isabelle Soberon, Danielle Vazquez, Timothy Voelker, Adam Vuoso, Dian Wakeham, Michael Wakeham, Sophia Wang and Isabella Yorke.

“We want our students to embody music and performance beyond their high school years,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “Even though this year has been difficult, our students have been resilient.”

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

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Tuesday, April 13, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12.

This program will be held outdoors, on Library Grounds. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held online via Zoom Video Conferencing. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) to participate in this program.

Registration begins on Tuesday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program if the event is to be held on Zoom.

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

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, April 15, 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Up! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play.

This program will be held outdoors, on Library Grounds. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held online via Zoom Video Conferencing. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) to participate in this program.

Registration begins on Tuesday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program if the event is to be held on Zoom.

Attend a Program to Earn Community Service

The Tweens and Teens Department is extending our Program Survey Community Service program! Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 can earn community service by participating in a Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens program. In order to receive community service, volunteers must participate in the program and then fill out a survey reviewing the program. Each volunteer will receive 1 hour of community service for every completed survey they sub-

mit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. Surveys will be emailed to program registrants only after the program is completed and they have attended the program.

To participate, volunteers must register online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) for each program they wish to attend separately.

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 Tree Ornament! Each volunteer will receive 3 ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the library.

These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

For the month of April, the ornaments will be egg-shaped.

Registration began Tuesday, March 23 online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by April 1 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 3 decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service.

Volunteers will receive 2 hours for every 3 ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Social Media Challenges for March

For the month of March, participate in our social media challenges to earn community service credit!

March’s challenges are as follows: • Art: Make a piece of art that features the color green • Writing: Write a limerick • Food: Make an Irish dish • Question of the Month: If you were lucky enough to win a million dollars, what would you do?

• Reading: Read a book with a green cover If you participate in the challenges, earn community service credit by submitting so we can share it on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

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

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

Teen Ornament Tree Display

Stop by the Tweens and Teens

Room to see our Teen Ornament Tree! Each month, the tree will be decorated with new ornaments, created by our teen volunteers! The theme for March is shamrocks, and each volunteer decorated three wooden shamrock ornaments using acrylic markers for the tree. This community service program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Thanks to the tween and teen volunteers who helped make our tree display possible and to the Friends of the Garden City Public Library who funded the program. Make sure to stop by the Tweens and Teens Room to see the decorated shamrock ornaments and stop by next month to see what new ornaments are on the tree!

Message Cards for Patrons

When you check out a book at the Garden City Public Library over the next few weeks, you might get a surprise message card created by one of our teen volunteers! Message cards have been placed like bookmarks in books throughout the Children’s, Young Adult, and Adult Departments to send positive messages and brighten the day of patrons who check them out. This community service program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Thanks to the tween and teen volunteers who helped make message cards for the program and to the Friends of the Garden City Public Library who funded the program.

Make sure to stop by the Library and check out a book to see if you get a message card from one of our teen volunteers!

Teen Mystery Book Display

For the winter–spring 2021, take a "Mystery” book wrapped and decorated by our Teen Volunteers!

Tweens and teens are encouraged to take home one of our wrapped mystery books that are on display for a surprise read. Will your mystery book be a total dud or will it become your new favorite book?

The only way to find out is to take a chance and take one of our mystery books home! Books are free for patrons to take home. Patrons can take home more than one wrapped mystery book. Books can be any genre, target reading ages 12–18, and were published within the last two years. The display and books will be available as books last. Books have been wrapped and decorated by teen volunteers in Grades 6–12 and were donated by Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta. Thanks to the tween and teen volunteers who helped make our display possible.

Make sure to stop by the Tweens and Teens Room to take home one of our mystery books!

Mystery Books for Community Service

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed

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

• Browse the physical collection here: http://encore.alisweb.org/ • Browse the digital collection here: https://nassau.overdrive.com • Submit a review here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/ submit-a-teen-review/ Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl. org/category/teen-reviews/) as well as update our social media pages.

Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.

March Madness!

The 83rd Annual edition of the 2021 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament - “March Madness” began on March 18 and is scheduled to end with the championship game on April 5, 2021. The entire 2021 men’s basketball championship will take place in Indiana, with the majority of the tournament’s 67 games taking place in Indianapolis. “The 2021 version of March Madness will be one to remember, if for no other reason than the uniqueness of the event,” said NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt. The tournament, hosted by Ball State, Butler, the Horizon League, Indiana, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Purdue, are lending their facilities and staff to assist with tournament operations. Games will be played on two courts inside Lucas Oil Stadium, as well as Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Mackey Arena in West Lafayette and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington.

Only one game at a time will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium. https://www. ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2021-01-04/ncaa-announces-further-details-2021-division-i-mens-basketball-championship The 2021 NCAA women's basketball tournament features 64 teams playing for a national title. The tournament officially tips off on Sunday, March 21 but the Selection Show will take place on Monday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. The 2021 NCAA women’s

basketball tournament will take place in Texas at 5 different locations - 3 in San Antonio, 1 in Austin and 1 in San Marcos.

The Children’s room has many books on basketball, including: “The Final Four : The Pursuit of College Basketball Glory” by Matt Doeden, “College Basketball’s Championship”

by Tyler Omoth and “Basketball : A History of Hoops” by Mark Stewart.

Easter & Passover

States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” The 19th Amendment was a victory for voting rights for women.

There are so many women in history to honor including: “Cleopatra”

by Adele Geras, “Queen Elizabeth II”

by Jennifer Zeiger, “Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice” by Nikki Grimes, “Mother Teresa” by Candace F. Ransom, “Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart” by Lesa Cline-Ransome, “Amelia Earhart” by Lucia Raatma and so many others! Check them out in the Children’s Room display!

Passover begins at Sundown on Saturday, March 27 At Sundown and continues through April 4. We have books on Passover, including: “Is It Passover Yet?” By Chris Barash, “The Passover Lamb” by Linda Elovitz Marshall, “Grover and Big When any planned programs are Bird’s Passover Celebration” by Tilda held outside, they will be identified as Balsley and“ Hoppy Passover” by “Pop-Up Charlie” programs! Below Linda Glaser. is a list of programs that we have Easter will occur on Sunday, April planned so far:

4, 2021. We have a large assortment of books to celebrate Easter includ- COLOR YOUR OWN SPRING-THEMED BAG WITH MISS BARBARA ing: “The Great Easter Race” by & MISS DONNA Craig Manning, “We’re Going On An March 31, 2021, 10:30–11:15 a.m.

Egg Hunt” by Laura Hughes, “Easter This program is for pre-school Parade” by Mary Chalmers, “Easter Crafts” by Jane Eick and “Celebrate children (ages 2–5 not yet in kinderEaster With Colored Eggs, Flowers garten). Registration is required on And Prayer” by Deborah Heiligman. Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) Whichever holiday you celebrate, we and began March 16 at 10 a.m. with a separate registration for each child. wish you a bright and happy one.

The program will be held outdoors on Library Grounds. Bag & crayons April 2021 is the 101th anniversary will be distributed prior to the start of since the landmark ratification and the program. Rain date is April 1 at adoption of the 19th Amendment, which 10:30–11:15 a.m. Each participant proclaims in the U.S. Constitution that should bring a mat or towel to sit on. “the right of citizens of the United

Early Winter Programs & Events in the Children’s Department

March is Women in History Month!

Storytimes Outside on Library Grounds

Thursdays, April 8, April 15, April 22, & April 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 2–5 (not yet in kindergarten) and caregiver. Registration is required on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl.org. A separate registration is required for each child and each storytime. Please bring a mat or towel to sit on. No rain dates.

Book Discussions Outside on Library Grounds

BOOKENDS FOR 3RD GRADERS, 4TH GRADERS AND 5TH GRADERS Tuesday, April 13 @ 4:00-5:00 Featured book is “The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Room 13” by Honest Lee. Registration is required and takes place in the Children’s Room only.

Registration began on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Please bring a mat or towel to sit on. Should it be necessary, the rain date will be the following Tuesday, April 20th at 4:00–5:00 p.m.

CHAPTER CHAT FOR SECOND GRADERS Wednesday, April 21 @ 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Book title is The Third Grade Detectives: “The Clue of the Left Handed Envelope” by George E. Stanley. Registration is required and takes place in the Children’s Room only. Registration began on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Please bring a mat or towel to sit on. Should it be necessary, the rain date will be the following Wednesday, April 28 at 4:00–5:00 p.m.

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Teen-Created Social Media Content

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

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram!

The Young Adult Department has been using both social media platforms as a tool to post updates, announcements, digital resources, ebook recommendations, and more during this time of social distancing.

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department: Facebook: www.facebook.com/

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

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping

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From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library! Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!

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

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L E G A L NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TARO SILK LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/3/21. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 734 Franklin Ave. Ste 696, Garden City, NY 11530.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

GC 1181 6X 03/19,26,04/02,09,16,23 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FVFK FILM LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on Jan 11 2021.

Office location Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process served against the LLC 819 Ibsen Street, Woodmere, NY 11598.

Purpose any lawful purpose.

GC 1182 6X 03/19,26,04/02,09,16,23 NOTICE OF PHARMACEUTICAL LICENSE SUSPENSION On March 2, 2021, the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy automatically suspended, effective November 23, 2020, the pharmacist license of Greg Edward Zehner, R.Ph., PA license number RP441285, of North Bellmore, New York, because he was convicted of a felony.

GC 1187 1X 03/26 NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of formation of Red Door Residence, LLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/04/2021. Office location: Nas-

N O T I C E S sau County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Red Door Residence, LLC, 22 Fairview Blvd., Apt. 1, Hempstead, NY, 11550. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

GC 1188 6X 03/26,04/02,09,16,23,30 NOTICE OF BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.,UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: VEHICLE LIFT REPLACEMENT MECHANICS GARAGE BAY 3 Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/contracts.cfm This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of: Inc. Village of Garden City Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: March 26, 2021 GC 1189 1X 03/26

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The Welcoming Club of Garden City News What's New?

Thank you to all who joined us for one or both cooking classes with The Cooking Lab this past week! Attendees had a great time learning from top-rate chefs how to make some delicious new dishes to add to the rotation. Back by popular demand, we are thrilled to offer our outdoor, naturally socially distanced Welcoming Club Golf Clinic! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to go pro, all skill levels welcome. The price for four 60 minute small group lessons with Cherry Valley Club pro Ed Kelly is $75 and a portion of the cost will go to support the INN. Space is limited, so please reach out to Meg at welcomingclubgolf@gmail.com to reserve your spot today!

If you enjoyed your Texas Hold Em poker lesson, please reach out to Jax Curtin, the Welcoming Club's very own poker extraordinaire, at jax.russo.curtin@gmail.com to learn more about getting involved in a game! With the weather improving, we hope small groups may be able to safely gather in a club member's backyard to play in person in the coming weeks.

The club is continuing to host FREE weekly virtual meetups open to all moms who have had a baby within the last 12 months. We are offering guest speakers and a variety of health consultants. Come connect with other moms to share experiences, tips, concerns, and learn from each other. It’s a great way to build friendships while still practicing social distancing efforts. If you are interested in joining next week's meetup, please email Noel at welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail.com for more information.

Coming Soon

We are thrilled to announce that planning for the Welcoming Club Spring Fling is underway! This ladies night event will take place on Wednesday, 5/26 from 7–10 p.m. at the Patio Bar at the Garden City Hotel and includes open bar, passed and tapas style apps, and your chance to win one of our fabulous raffle and silent auction prizes. Stay tuned as tickets will go on sale soon!

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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. Anyone interested, please contact Ellen (Diller05@ aol.com) Carol (santa060@yahoo.com) or Liz (mcdea@aol.com).

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

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

Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@ gmail.com for more information.

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

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

Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $37 a year you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events.

Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

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Small Ship Cruising to Exotic Locales Just the Ticket for These Times

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM If ever there was a time to make headway down a bucket list, this is it.

As more and more people – especially those over 65 with time, money and inclination to explore - are getting vaccinated, they are feeling liberated to venture out, with a new sense of urgency. Small-ship luxury, expeditionary style cruising to remote locations is just the ticket for these times.

Atlas Ocean Voyages Launches July With Inclusive Shore Excursions in 107 Ports

Launching in July 2021, Atlas Ocean Voyages’ first newly constructed, small, expedition ship, World Navigator, aims to bring guests on once-in-a-lifetime, luxury adventures. This includes 285 complimentary Atlas Ashore options in 107 port calls – from the Holy Land, the Black, Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas, and South America.

Additionally, travelers who book

by March 31, 2021, will enjoy 50 percent-reduced deposits and receive a complimentary one stateroomcategory upgrade and an additional $600 per stateroom, based on doubleoccupancy, to apply toward precruise purchases of additional shore excursions.

Atlas’ Plan With Confidence flexible travel policy allows for 100 percent refund of deposited funds up to 91 days prior to sailing. Plus, travelers can change their reservation as many times as they want, up to 15 days before their voyages’ sail date. They can even change their destination and sail with Atlas in another part of

Launching in July 2021, Atlas Ocean Voyages’ first newly constructed, small, expedition ship, World Navigator, will bring guests on once-in-a-lifetime, luxury adventures, which includes 285 complimentary Atlas Ashore options in 107 port calls. the world or choose to cancel at least 15 days or more prior to the departure date and be assured of a 100 percent future cruise credit.

Its signature All Inclusive All the Way provides guests a complete, seamless and worry-free experience by including complimentary roundtrip air travel, shore excursion at every port, prepaid gratuities, polar parkas, emergency medical evacuation insurance, premium wine and spirits, international beers and coffees, Wi-Fi, L’OCCITANE bath amenities, and regionally inspired gourmet dining. In every stateroom, guests enjoy binoculars to use on board, en suite coffee, tea, personalized bar service, and butler service in suites.

World Navigator fosters a refined and convivial ambiance for up to 196 guests and features the most-modern hygiene and cleanliness measures incorporated into her state-of-the-art design.

World Navigator is Polar Category C- and Ice Class 1B-certified and is on schedule for delivery in July 2021. World Navigator will be joined

by World Traveller and World Seeker in 2022 and World Adventurer and World Discoverer in 2023.

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ATLAS (844.442.8527).

PONANT World Affairs Cruise in the Baltic

PONANT, a world leader in luxury expeditions and itineraries to ports of call that only small ships can navigate, has announced a compelling World Affairs Cruise in the Baltic​.

Scheduled for July 17- 25, 2021, the eight-night cruise aboard the newly launched PONANT EXPLORER yacht, Le Jacques-Cartier, is an offering within PONANT’s Quintessential Collection, a series of cruises that delve deeply into a subject and destination. The cruise, will travel to six

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countries, beginning in Stockholm, Sweden and ending in Copenhagen, Denmark. Fares start at $7,070 per person (inclusive of 20% PONANT Bonus Savings).

The cruise will visit the great cities that edge the Baltic Sea, a fascinating comingling of metropolitan life with centuries of rich history dating back to the Vikings, through World War II and the Cold War: Helsinki; St. Petersburg; Tallinn, Estonia; Gotland, Sweden; Szczecin, Poland.

The itinerary will be matched by an equally captivating on-board experience of interacting with leading thinkers and policy makers about the current state of U.S. relations with the rest of the world. The timely program features lectures and discussions by four distinguished speakers: Robin Wright, a foreign affairs analyst, author and highly decorated journalist who is noted for her coverage of wars, revolutions and uprisings; Ambassador Douglas Lute U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 20132017, (The New York Times referred to him as the “War Czar,” due to his senior advisory position overseeing the Iraq and Afghanistan wars): Jane Holl Lute, Special Advisor to the Secretary-General of the United Nations where she has held peacekeeping positions, and was Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security from 2009 to 2013.

The 184-passenger Le JacquesCartier debuted in July 2020 offering a sleek, super-yacht feel with each of the 92 staterooms and suites outfitted with balconies or private terraces. The ship also offers an industry first: The Blue Eye - a multi-sensory Continued on next page

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Small Ship Cruising to Exotic Locales Just the Ticket for These Times Continued from previous page lounge that allows guests to experience the sub-aquatic world through sight, sound and feel. Evocative of cetaceans and jellyfish with rounded furniture directed toward two large, eye-shaped portholes in the shape of whale eyes, the lounge features digital screens displaying feeds from three underwater cameras along with a collection of Body Listening Sofas that vibrate in unison to the sounds of the ocean.

Guests enjoy attentive service, gourmet French-inspired cuisine under the direction of Ducasse Conseil, and a relaxed, congenial ambiance.

The ship is certified as a “CLEANSHIP” and meets the highest environmental standards for energy conservation and resource management.

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Kontiki Expeditions Inaugural Sailings to Ecuadorian Coast

(Manta, ECUADOR) At a time when traveling to uncrowded areas is more desirable than ever, Kontiki Expeditions is introducing two itineraries on the luxury yacht, M/Y Kontiki Wayra ,to five provinces of the seldom-visited Ecuadorian coast. Kontiki’s small size, only 198 feet long, allows visits to off the beaten track areas of one of the most biodiverse places in the world. With only nine staterooms carrying a maximum of 18 guests, Kontiki Expeditions offers “NEO Luxury” both above and beneath sea level. Sailings begin this summer.

The yacht sails two seven-night routes along the Ecuadorian coast, Toquilla and Spondylus, and takes full advantage of the country’s wealth of birds, animals, flora, fauna, indigenous foods and cultural traditions while adhering to a NEO luxury philosophy of sustainability and giving back to communities.

Kontiki’s 10 crew members include wellness professionals, naturalist guides and a local chef – a nearly 1:1 crew to guest ratio. Gastronomic experiences feature local chocolate, seafood and produce; nature-loving guests can expect to see the country’s blue-footed boobies, sea lions and howler monkey without the crowds.

The luxurious M/Y Kontiki Wayra yacht features a sundeck, gourmet salon, two outdoor lounges, bar, Jacuzzi, and a gym and fitness area. Staterooms are well appointed and include WiFi, on-demand entertainment and sustainable local amenities.

Pricing begins at $7245 per person per week, based on double occupancy and includes all activities, meals, transfers to

and from ports, park entrance fees, and guided expeditions.

Health and safety precautions are paramount with all protocols prior to boarding, on ship, and on land strictly maintained. Sailings have received The Safe Travels accreditation by WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council). Sanitization and wellness protocols are summarized at https://kontikiexpeditions.com/en/ health-policy/.

For more information, visit www. kontikiexpeditions.com/en,call +5933984364149; email info@kontikiexpeditions.com. __________________________________ © 2021 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Broke? Can’t Save? Oh, Yes You CAN

BY MARY HUNT!

How’s your health? Not your physical fitness, but your financial well-being. For most of us, how much we earn tells us how we’re “feeling” financially. But your income is only one part of the equation.

How much of your income do you actually keep? Not very much, I’ll bet. Your income is low, you say; you’ve got bills to pay. Rents are sky-high; grocery costs are through the roof. Who can possibly save?

My answer: You can. Yes, you can save money!

COME ON; JUST DO IT Want to save $1,000, $3,000, $5,000 or more? I’ll help you get there. Every day, my mission is to encourage you in myriad ways to spend less and save more. I know that you can do this! So, let’s get started.

PICK A GOAL....Saying you want to save a million bucks is admirable, but let’s face it: That is not reasonable. To reach a goal, you need to make it specific, realistic and measurable, something like, “I’m going to save $500 within the next five months by transferring $25 every Friday to my savings account.” Much better.

Most experts agree you need an emergency stash equal to at least three months’ income -- your net take-home pay. Does that seem impossible? For now, why not set your goal as the amount of one paycheck?

That’s an amount just about everyone can scrape together with enough determination. When you’ve done that, try for two paychecks and then four. Soon, you really will reach that three-months’ goal.

NEED SOME MOTIVATION? Get

visual and hang up a picture of the item or event you’re saving for. If you’d just like to have some money in the bank, make a calendar to post on the fridge, and check off all your savings deposits. (You’ll be amazed at how great you’ll feel writing those down.)

JUMP IN...If you’re going to commit to the program, this is the most important thing to know: Pay yourself first. Before you pay your bills every week, before you buy groceries and gas and clothes for the kids, you’ve got to put something into your savings account. Even if the amount is sometimes less than you were hoping to save, set it aside anyway. As long as you’re headed in the right direction, even the baby steps count.

WATCH IT GROW Don’t just stash the cash under your mattress! Open a savings account where it will be safe, and you can watch it grow.

But more importantly, it will be safe from you! And as you add regular deposits, you’ll see it grow.

Here are five things you can start doing today to save money: NO. 1: SELL OUT Go through every cupboard, closet and drawer. If you aren’t using it regularly, get rid of it on eBay or have the mother of all yard sales.

NO. 2: GIVE IT UP If you’re going to take this seriously, you’ve got to say goodbye to that little vice (fancy coffee drinks, cigarettes, candy bars, bottled water). It can really add up; saving $5 a day gives you $1,825 a year.

NO. 3: THINK TWICE I came close to paying full price -- $100 -- for a replacement charger for my phone.

But the thought of spending that much money gave me a rash and sent me to eBay. In no time, I bagged a regular charger plus one for the car for less than $10 with shipping. Need something for onetime use? Borrow it from a friend or neighbor (and encourage them to do the same).

NO. 4: CUT THE CARDS You use plastic to pay for stuff because it’s convenient. So, stop using it. It shouldn’t be so convenient to spend your money. Curb all those impulsive purchases. That’s a lot of money you can free up for savings.

NO. 5: BANK THE RAISE The next time you get a raise (or bonus), save at least half. Let’s say that raise improves your monthly take-home pay by $200. If you save half and do that for the next 10 years, that money you didn’t miss (because you never saw it) will grow into $12,000, and that’s not taking into account any interest you might earn along the way.

Here’s the thing about saving: At first, it’s going to feel like a hardship (like dieting, all you can think about is what you can’t have). During my worst years, when I was spending with reckless abandon and racking up debt, I would have told you with all sincerity that we didn’t have enough money to save.

But once I jumped into saving (just a few dollars at first), something amazing happened: I began to feel a new sense of self-worth, dignity and calm. The more I

saved, the better it felt. The better I felt, the more I wanted to do it again and again.

And again. This will happen to you, too.

And as you watch your balance grow, prepare for a surprise: Saving will become addictive. Try it. Save money. See if it doesn’t become habit-forming.

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.” Tips can be submitted at tips.everydaycheapskate.com/. 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 “DebtProof Living.”

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What’s fantastic about Springtime!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH The nice spring weather is here! We’ve said goodbye to the snow and ice and welcomed these warmer days, and I have thought about a few of the things that impress me every year about spring. They include: The Beauty of Morning Glories I’m really glad I add morning glories to the other flowers I have in my yards. They are so pretty to look at and with a little bit of planning at the beginning of the season, these flowers can give you months of enjoyment.

Morning glory plants are easily started by seeds sown directly in the garden after the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up. Indoors, the seeds should be started about 4-6 weeks before the last frost.

Since morning glories have relatively hard seed coats, you should soak the seeds in water overnight or nick them before sowing. Sow the seeds of morning glory about ½ inch deep and give them about 8- to 12-inch spacing. Once the plants have reached about six inches or so in height, you may want to provide some type of support for the vine to twine around. Those planted in hanging baskets can simply be left to spill over the container’s edge. The care of morning glory plants is also easy. Once established they require little attention. In a perfect situation the soil should be moist, but not wet. Morning glories like moist water but not soggy water so just be aware of the proper drainage.

Water them during dry periods, once or twice each week. If you have any container plants, they may require additional watering. You can read more tips about morning glories at gardeningknowhow.com. After planting the morning glories they will last, beautifully, until October.

Picking a Puppy One Spring Day My friend, Annie, lives in Nassau County but she grew up in eastern Suffolk County and moved west two years ago. Annie helped a mama dog named Susie Q deliver her lit-

ter of puppies three years ago.

Susie Q was two years old when she got pregnant and had 11 puppies in March. Susie Q is a beautiful Labrador Retriever/ Golden Retriever mix and the papa dog is a handsome-looking Brittany spaniel.

Susie Q belonged to Annie’s neighbor in Suffolk, Nicole.

One day Susie Q went into labor when Nicole wasn’t home. Trevor, her 14-yearold son, phoned Annie asking for help. He said that Susie Q was restless plus kept going in her box and clawing at her blankets. Trevor knew that Annie, an animal lover, had seen puppies delivered before and would know what to do.

Annie said she’d be right there and sure enough, within a few minutes Susie Q had her first puppy.

After eight weeks, when the puppies could be separated from their mother, Nicole called Annie saying she wanted to find good homes for the puppies but Annie could have the pick of the litter because she had been so helpful when Susie Q was in labor. Choosing a puppy one day in May that was sunny and warm and perfect in every way, Annie looked around at the 11 puppies and was drawn to the cute one whose name would be Elsie.

Annie chose 5-lb. Elsie, who was white with brown spots, because of her colorful markings and her playful personality. She got the name Elsie because Annie’s five-year-old daughter, Samantha, said the puppy’s spots reminded her of a cow’s spots.

Elsie looked more like her dad in terms of her coloring but she didn’t have the long ears, the longish hair or the traditional shape of the face of a spaniel. Elsie had shorter hair like Susie Q, her mama. Elsie would play with Annie and her husband, Pete, plus their three children who ranged in age from 13 to five. As a little puppy they remember Elsie bounding along and rolling around in the green grass of their back yard and now, as a three-year-old dog, Elise likes playing fetch and tag. She’s a member of the family and naturally, Elsie’s

the queen of the house.

Those Drive-In Theaters It was in May 1933 that inventor Richard Hollingshead got a patent for his drive-in theater and he opened the world’s first drive-in theater in Camden, N.J., in that same year. Hollingshead, a Riverton, N.J., native, got the idea for a drive-in theater from his mother, Emma. The family enjoyed watching movies together except his mother was uncomfortable sitting in movie theater seats. Hollingshead liked working on projects that combined his primary interests: cars and movies.

Hollingshead worked as a sales manager at his dad’s store, Whiz Auto Products, and began testing his idea for a drive-in theater in his driveway at 212 Thomas Avenue, Camden. To project the film, he took a 1928 Kodak movie projector and mounted it on the hood of his car. For a movie screen, he nailed a sheet to the trees in his backyard. For sound, he placed a radio behind the screen. The very resourceful Hollingshead checked to see what would happen when it rained so he used a lawn sprinkler to simulate it. He also figured out how to space the cars so everyone could see the screen. The price of admission was 25 cents for the car, plus 25 cents per person up to $1.

Hollingshead’s cousin, Willis Smith, helped financially and with businessmen Edward Ellis and Oliver Willets, they formed a company called ParkIn Theaters, Inc. Construction of the first theater began.

After Hollingshead’s patent was overturned in 1949, drivein theaters began popping up all over the country. One of the largest was the All-Weather Drive-In of Copiague, N.Y., which had parking for 2,500 cars, a children’s playground and a full service restaurant - all on a 28-acre lot. The two smallest drive-in theaters were the Harmony DriveIn in Harmony, Pa., and the Highway Drive-In in Bamberg, S.C. Neither one could hold more than 50 cars.

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You Are Not Getting SSI. You Are Getting Social Security!

BY TOM MARGENAU Every single day, I get emails from readers that say things like this: “My wife and I are getting SSI. And we would like to ask you some questions.” Or this: “My SSI check is $2,140 per month. My wife’s SSI check is $1,800. Can she get any of my SSI?” You know the uncomfortable feeling you get when someone scratches their fingernails on a chalkboard? Well, that’s how I feel when I get emails like this.

Why does this bother me so? Because these folks are not getting SSI. They are getting Social Security benefits. And there is a HUGE difference, which I will explain.

Most people know what Social Security is. You work. You pay taxes. And then, when you retire or become disabled, you start getting Social Security checks based on what you paid into the system. Or if you die, your widow, widower or minor children start getting monthly benefits -- again, based on what you paid into Social Security during your working years.

But it is obvious to me, based on the reader mail I get, that most people do not know what SSI is. It stands for Supplemental Security Income. It is a federal welfare program that pays a small monthly stipend to people who are 65 or older who are very poor, or to people who are under 65 but disabled and very poor. How poor? Usually, they have to have a monthly income of less than about $800 to qualify for SSI payments.

Many people confuse SSI with Social Security for a variety of reasons. One is the name. Supplemental Security Income just sounds like some kind of supplemental Social Security program. It is NOT. Another reason for the confusion is the fact that the Social Security Administration runs the SSI program for the federal government. But that is all they do. They manage the program. To repeat: SSI is not a Social Security benefit. And SSI payments are not paid for out of Social Security funds. The money for SSI comes out of the government’s general operating funds. In fact, Social Security’s trust funds are even reimbursed from the general funds for the costs of administering the SSI program.

And getting back to that name business. So many people think that SSI stands for “Social Security income.” In other words, when my readers say, “I’m getting SSI,” they think they are saying, “I’m getting Social Security.” But when I hear you say, “I’m getting SSI,” or when a Social Security representative hears you say that, we think you are saying, “I’m getting Supplemental Security Income.”

So, it’s not really just a matter of semantics. By phrasing a question using the wrong terminology, you are going to get a wrong answer.

Here is an example. Recently, a wom-

an wrote to me and told me she was getting SSI and was planning to move from California to Texas. She asked if her SSI checks would change because of the move, and I answered telling her that her benefits would very likely change.

Because SSI is a welfare benefit, the payment amount depends on your living arrangements (whether or not you own a home, rent, share expenses with others, etc.). Also, the payment rate can change from one state to another. For example, California adds a supplement to the federal benefit payment. When she moves from California to Texas, she is going to lose that extra California money. So, I told her that when she moves to Texas, there was a pretty good chance her SSI benefits would go down.

Well, she later wrote back to tell me that when she called the Social Security people and they checked their records, she learned that her payment rates would stay the same. And surprise, surprise -- that’s because it turns out she was not getting SSI, as she told me; she was getting Social Security benefits.

And your Social Security check stays the same no matter where you live in the country.

Actually, I partly blame myself for giving her bad information. I am so used to having people incorrectly tell me they are getting SSI that I usually respond by saying something like: “I bet you meant to say you are getting Social Security.

And here is the answer to your question assuming you are getting Social Security and not SSI.” But I must have been lazy or rushed when I answered the California-to-Texas lady, so I assumed she was getting SSI and later had to apologize.

But sometimes, just the opposite happens. I get emails from people who are actually getting SSI, but they tell me they are getting Social Security, and we end up with more misinformation. Not long ago, a woman wrote to me to say her mother was getting Social Security and planned to move to Honduras. She asked if her mother could get her Social Security check sent to that central American country. I initially told the daughter that her mother could move just about anywhere in the world and still get her Social Security checks. But after exchanging another email or two, I figured out her mother was actually getting SSI. As I said earlier, SSI is a welfare benefit. And we do not send welfare benefits overseas. So, if Mom leaves the United States, her SSI checks will stop immediately.

So, please, dear readers, repeat after me: Social Security is not SSI, and SSI is not Social Security! If you use the wrong terms when asking questions, you’re going to get wrong answers.

I’ve got a little space left, and I want to share this story about the birth of the SSI program. Back in the 1970s, President Richard Nixon’s administration

thought it would be a good idea if instead of 50 different state welfare programs, as we had at the time, it would be better to have one national program with the same basic eligibility rules applying to everyone no matter where they lived. So, in 1973, they scrapped the 50 separate programs and created one national welfare program for the country. They decided to let the Social Security Administration run the program because it already had lots of experience paying monthly benefits to millions of Americans. But then, in my

opinion, they made one huge mistake.

They called the program Supplemental Security Income. And that name, coupled with the fact that the SSA ran the program, has led to a half-century of confusion between the two entirely separate programs.

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

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here are times when viewing homes that more attention is paid to the interior than the exterior. I assume the reasons are many, but during the Covid-19 Pandemic we have been spending an inordinate amount of time over the last year, especially this winter living inside.

Understandably, we may have paid more attention in being as comfortable as possible as well as being as safe and healthy away from family, friends and neighbors. So our living spaces had become tantamount in escaping what we have been living through for the present.

Now that one hundred million have been vaccinated we can all be more resigned to being able to go outside, socialize a bit more and bring back some normalcy to our lives.

Spring is here and will now allow us to pay more attention in working on sprucing up the outside of one’s home. If you are thinking of selling then it will be important and to your advantage to have the exterior of your home in the most optimum condition. The buyers will see your home from the street and then the first impression arises, as to what will they think? Is the lawn and landscape in excellent condition?

Doing your spring cleanup now by removing leaves, twigs and debris from over the winter will prepare your property. Edging and turning over flowerbeds will add that much more to the look of your property. Look at your plants and shrubbery and do they look a bit tired? Maybe consider adding some flowering shrubs like azaleas and rhododendrons and others to add color to the front of your home. Also planting annuals April and May after the last frost, like Impatiens, Blackeyed Susan, Petunias, Sweet Alyssum, Begonias, Verbena and many more. The internet can provide you a multitude of choices for annuals then you can search where they can be purchased. As a side note, Virginia Tech did a study that showed that adding landscaping can increase a home’s value from 5.5-12.7%.

Was the lawn fertilized last fall? If not a good fertilization right now will enhance the green up

BY PHILIP A. RAICES process much quicker using a 32-5-7 (32% nitrogen, 5% phosphorus and 7% potash) granular material put out at 4lbs per 1000 square feet. A rotary spreader is the best mode of dispersing the fertilizer (follow all directions) for an even distribution with a little bit of overlap for best coverage. If you haven’t applied a sufficient amount of lime down to sweet your lawn last fall, I would also suggest applying 50lbs per 1000 square feet of pelletized lime (not the white powdered lime which could track into your home).

As your lawn begins growing, notice where the bare spots are and do a little spot seed with a bluegrass and perennial rye or tall fescue mixture. However if the area is dense or mostly shade, use the appropriate seeds that will grow under those conditions.

Have the shrubs been maintained in a healthy condition as well as being trimmed below the window sills? Even though you may have cleaned your gutters and leaders You should also make sure again that they are clean as leaves and debris might have accumulated over the winter so as to reduce any water getting behind your soffits where the gutters are secured to and possibly causing leaks within the walls of your home. Cleaning the outside of your windows would also be advisable allowing as much sunlight into your home as possible. Does the paint on the outside look a bit shabby?

Then if it is within your budget a new coat of paint will go a long way in freshening up the exterior.

While walking around your pathways and sidewalks you should notice and observe if there are any bricks or cement slabs that might cause someone to trip while entering your property. Sidewalks are generally the responsibility of the homeowner and not the municipality or village that you live in. No one wants insurance claims because someone were to trip causing physical harm to a person.

Check your asphalt driveway and see if any patching needs to be addressed. Does your property provide enough privacy? Maybe a fence or some new evergreens on a berm will provide what is

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needed. Begin pulling out your lawn furniture, barbecue grill, lawn sprinklers and hoses to begin to enjoy a much better 2021. You want that “live in” look to enhance your property.

Whether or not you are ready to sell now or in the future, preparing the outside of your home is an integral component of what buyers will observe and as they say, “you don’t get a second chance at a first impression.”

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.).

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From page 1 Enterprise expense budget was a similar figure, $6.695 million, just $30,000 less.

Interest expenses from Water Bond and BANs (bond anticipation notes) is projected to be just $691,000, 59% lower than the $1.681 million from the 2020-’21 forecast budget and under one-third of the $2.127 million as the adopted budget for the 2020-’21 fiscal year. Conversely, the utilities’ line item expense for the Water Enterprise is going up by $175,000 (21%) from the $830,000 in the forecast 2020-’21 budget to $1.005 million as proposed for 2021-’22. Fiscal year 2010-2020 saw budgeted expense of $790,000 for Water-related utilities and the adopted budget a year ago was $1.06 million for this cost.

Maintenance of Equipment and Plant for the Water Enterprise is also slated to increase in the proposed budget of $421,000, a 62% increase or $177,000 more than the $260,000 in the 2020-’21 forecast budget; though $300,000 was in the 2020’21 modified budget.

For Water Department revenues, anticipated ‘sales’ of water are expected to be at $6.446 million, bringing in 11% more ($636,000) to the village than the prior fiscal year’s forecast budget of $5.810 million. For 2020-’21 the sum of $5.819 was budgeted for as revenue.

The budget presented March 18 reflects a drop in Revenue line item, Premium on Securities of 78% from a year ago -- going down by $1.121 million, from $1.445 million in the forecast budget for 2020-’21 to $323,000. Noted, in the presentation the forecast for Village of Garden City Water Sales was adjusted to reflect current consumption. “The Proposed Budget is 5% lower than the Forecast mostly due to a decrease in Premium on Securities offset by increases in Water Sales.”

10 percent rate increase

Every week the Village Finance office supplies Administrator Suozzi with data on the villagewide consumption of water and how much money was billed to customers.

“Looking at the actuals for the last seven months of 2020 (the first seven of fiscal year 2020-2021) and then estimating based on the prior year, January through May, in budgeting for it I used a model keeping the consumption levels 100% flat although consumption costs have been coming down about 17% over the last three years. However with the budgeting if we have a dry and hot summer we would have more revenue with more consumption likely (watering lawns and sprinklers running) -- but if we have a wet summer then we’d fall short of this goal. Based on the expense load that we have and based on an appreciation, plus based on all incremental costs of chemicals and maintenance that I went through we had to

raise our water rates 10% this upcoming fiscal year across the board except for the fire department hydrants’ cost which goes up 5% -- that is really a rental and not a usage fee,” he explained.

Garden City’s Water Enterprise fund has budgeted overall for $1.554 million, up from the $1.261 million in the forecast budget of the current fiscal year. There are 17 full-time village positions in the Water Enterprise fund.

There was a switch in one position to the Department of Public Works’ budget, but half of that salary remained in the Water Enterprise expenses, according to Suozzi. He adds that there is less Water Dept. overtime cost anticipated for the coming fiscal year as the upgraded SCADA tracking systems for operational water pressure should prevent any emergent needs, and a new hire should be a benefit as part-time salaries are decreased. One part-time Water employee who was working 19.5 hours a week and earning $35 per hour has retired.

Water Main Work Ahead

The Village has put in approximately $2 million for water main improvements, but a half-million dollars budgeted for Water Main improvements for FY 2021-2022 is just a quarter of the $1.998 million that Garden City has as placeholders for its budgets in the subsequent years through 2025-2026. However funding is requested to hire engineers to provide bid specifications on water main projects that were approved in prior years.

Currently going out to bid is a key water main project for Meadow Street.

Work on the Pine Street water main was done last year. Village Administrator Suozzi noted that in the East, another water main running on Clinton Road in front of Nassau BOCES up to Commercial Avenue. Another, under the intersection of Stewart Avenue/ Clinton Road going west to the back entrance of Roosevelt Field needs a valve done and a new and larger water main over the six-inch main that exists.

Suozzi noted the need with the development including the 555 Stewart Avenue project coming up on the village’s East side.

“These are historically old water mains and we need to upgrade them.

The $500,000 is recognizing that we have more work as Water Main improvements are a backlog. The Meadow Street main was originally to be part of the Pine Street project; originally it was anticipated to do half of the mains along each, Pine and Meadow, over a two-year cycle and I thought of it better to do one main as a whole section, then the other, which we did. The project is also delayed as we just don’t have enough bandwidth in our village engineering department and especially over the last few months.

We have two main projects that need to get done and the $500,000 is to hire

a consultant...I prefer that consulting firm H2M Architects + Engineers do it as they’re very familiar with the village water distribution system and they are doing a hydraulic system model, they are aware of all the needs and I’d like them to give me a proposal to design the two water mains that are pending and to also look at the main projects’ work for 2022-2023 to get things identified and put into bid specs so we get this out ASAP and get them moving but I need the engineering help to focus on this,” Suozzi told the Board of Trustees last week. He outlines getting much water main project work done within the coming 16 months.

While the $500,000 “for two or three mains” is lower than the regular $2 million for Water Department Capital needs, there is also a higher amount of $205,000 proposed in the budget for replacement of a department utility truck and a van. Chemical pumps including chlorine pumps, caustic soda-sodium pumps in the village water system will be funded by a $21,000 line item in the Water Dept. Capital budget, but Administrator Suozzi wants to work with operators because some of the pumps are so technically-specific and would require a wait time if parts broke down and had to be replaced. For such instances, a uniform spare water pump is being ordered as well as a spare for the specialized pump at Well No. 10.

Decontamination systems installed

Outstanding 1,4 dioxane contaminant treatment for village wells and the anticipated costs remain for both the current and coming fiscal years.

A major factor for the Water Enterprise’s 2021-2022 budget is the Depreciation cost increase, rising to $1.624 million from the 2020-’21 forecast budget for Depreciation at $687,000 ($937,000 higher, a 136% increase). The Water Enterprise budget in 2019-2020 included a Depreciation line of just under $1 million, and for the current year (2020-’21) $1.1 million was originally budgeted in the line item.

“The Depreciation is allocated against the AOP treatment systems and it is prorated to when they are coming on-line and actually in production, for accounting purposes. For 2021-2022 this also includes for the elevated Village Water Tank, visible atop Old County Road, which is anticipated to be in-service in the fall,” Administrator Suozzi commented.

Several change orders for upgrades to the Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) Systems at Village Well Nos. 7, 8 and 10, 11 and 12, 13 and 14 -- totaling $57,796.45 -- were approved at the December 10, 2020 Board meeting. For the Board’s March 25 meeting agenda, the addition of freight charges incurred, at an amount not to exceed $1,500 was to appear for approval, but a Groundwater Remediation project continuing will

involve an equally high cost of $150,000 for legal expenses related to Village Wells 8 and 12 only. The Board was set to vote on this on March 25, as funds for the expense are planned from the village’s Capital Budget.

For Village Well No. 12, which along with Village Well No. 8 is situated on the grounds of the Garden City Country Club between Rockaway and Cherry Valley Avenues, Administrator Suozzi stated the unique issue as Well 12’s 1,4 dioxane numbers are high and the well has been shut down. For Well No. 8 the numbers remain below the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) parts-per-billion New York State threshold “but are on the cusp.” Suozzi said there is also a Well 12B facility “where the actual water is stored before it is treated (through Advanced Oxidation) and then processed and it goes out into the water system.

“Through negotiations with the Garden City Country Club I brought the consultants (H2M) to the Board and together they came up with a design that GCCC accepted -- we will trench and complete directional drilling, and that should save $1.5 million but nonetheless the cost for this project is going to exceed the current bond amendment (approved by the Board of Trustees at its December 2020 meeting). This will involve an extraordinary amount of work and we have had to remove electrical utilities on the adjacent Village Water Works’ site (north of the Hilton Avenue/Cherry Valley Avenue and Eleventh Street intersection). Right now I have an estimate of $4 million but it could be slightly higher and we are looking at potentially going from the original $8.8 million bond to as much as $13 million to $14 million,” Suozzi stated.

He explains that because several scenarios had to be presented to GCCC, “until we could get something we could agree upon,” costs for AOP treatment building design work for Wells 8 and 12 by consultants H2M Architects + Engineers “have doubled, and that added complexity.” The project also involves restoration costs that were not anticipated. Legal fees related to the negotiation with GCCC are expected to be on the Board of Trustees’ meeting agenda on Thursday, March 25 for their approval.

For the Well No. 12 project the contractors recently had to work with the New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (the State Historic Preservation Office) for documents as underground work for the trenching/drilling at the site must take into account the old Village Water Works building previously located there.

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will be designed this summer during the pumping season, though Suozzi says this will not be built immediately but rather during fall 2021 or later.

For 2021-2022 the village’s Water Dept. Capital Budget appears lighter as there was previously Wellhead Rehabilitation as a capital item; every year the Village agreed to do a wellhead rehab project involving removal of the well shaft from the ground, cleaning and screening of that equipment and replacing it. Administrator Suozzi says the controls were 30 years old and in need of replacement, “because things were not spinning and you could not read the numbers on them, and manufacturers of controls did not exist anymore.”

“The Wellhead rehabilitation includes the screens and well shafts as well as controls. Because of the AOP treatment systems all the wellheads’ capital projects disappear, and they appear as part of the AOP projects instead. At Well No. 9 the wellhead was already done,” he said.

Effects of the pandemic on usage

During the March 18 Water Department budget work session, Trustee Stephen Makrinos said the business climate of the pandemic likely will continue to keep more people working from home and there is a probable increase on the residential water usage, but also in 2021 he expects commercial facilities and large offices opening up more so there can be more water used too.

After a six-year run Makrinos’ term on the Board of Trustees will end on April 5 with the annual village reorganization meeting; Western section resident Mary Carter Flanagan will take his place for a one-year trustee term At the budget meeting, Makrinos asked Village Treasurer Irene Woo if all village expenses with regards to the Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP treatment) systems were through BANs or if they were bonded projects. The Water Enterprise budget presentation notes: the proposed Budget is decreasing 6% from the 2020-2021 Adopted Budget mostly due to a reduction in the BAN interest from prior year, which offsets the increases in Depreciation and Contractual Services.

Makrinos said the question was prompted because short-term rates have started to rise, and he wondered if for village administration “did it make sense to think about bonding, as the BANs come in, if New York State will only reimburse the Village for around 40% of costs.”

“This year we did issue BANs on all the well sites -- totaling about $43 million. Last fiscal year we didn’t, and it was about $35 million because we delayed one of the well sites that did not need to be done. These BANs are shortterm and are due next February and at that time we will have discussions with our village’s fiscal advisor and we will have the current market on rates -- they will advise us on what the best course of action is. At that time we’d have more information regarding the grants, and when the village could expect those to

be received,” Woo said.

Village Administrator Suozzi explained that the full cost of projects is allocated with the Depreciation line in the Water Enterprise project prior to any grant funds received, and not at the end of a budgeting period when grant funds have been entered into the village’s software for cost accounting.

Suozzi notes that grant funds are being sought as an application for Village Well No. 11 was submitted and an application for Well No. 12 will be out soon.

“We have not put in for Well 12 yet because we don’t have the final numbers; consultants H2M are working with us on the documents for Well No. 11 and we are waiting to hear back from the Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) and Mrs. Woo is kept abreast of any updates,” he explained.

Trustee Louis Minuto asked how long the Depreciation of each individual well treatment systems will carry for.

Woo said there was analysis of every AOP well treatment system component completed, with help from consultants H2M Architects + Engineers.

“There are many components of costs with AOP systems from both the permanent and temporary buildings to house systems and the design work and engineering costs. Those components were broken down, and we took the probable useful life/lifespan of each component to come up with an average by dollar amount calculated into the Depreciation cost,” she said. The village also assigned dates of when components go into production so that costs are not attributed in the budget, with the water tower for

example not coming into service until another five to six months from now, with the full fiscal year to consider starting on June 1.

Minuto then asked about verifying the useful life of AOP systems’ equipment and Administrator Suozzi said engineers examined the equipment in play, including the GAC (granulated activated carbon) vessels which would last 30 years; AOP treatment systems he said would last 20 years and the new water tower could be lasting for over 100 years, “but under accounting rules we can only depreciate its costs over a 50-year period -- that increased the cost in this budget because it can’t be stretched out more,” Suozzi noted.

Protecting the assets of the village are another priority as investments into new treatment system equipment and technology continue. Suozzi noted that a couple of years ago there was a security assessment of every village asset and village facility with input from the Garden City Police Department as well as consulting firm Intellitec, and that started with the Water Department’s facilities.

“These new buildings going up to house AOP systems have an assessment of each at $50,000 a building, but that could be higher. There is also some revisiting of one of the doors at the current Water Works building as it was not key-fobbed. I went there with an Intellitec employee, we walked the entire building and I pointed out where I want cameras and more fobs and the village will soon receive a quote for this,” he explained.

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In March the Centers of Disease Control updated its guidance on how much distance should be maintained between students in classrooms.

After reviewing the CDC’s guidance, Dr. Sinha said there were two major impacts from the change.

“With the new CDC guidelines published last week we are hoping that the Department of Health and New York State will adopt those same guidelines as they are promising. The CDC reduces the physical distancing advice from six feet apart to three feet; in our classroom environments that would allow us, if we had students’ desks sitting three feet apart then we don’t need the clear protective shields. I received communication from some of our parents that the shields can be challenging to work around for the students and they are challenging because children can’t move around them -- and for the teachers it’s difficult because the barriers are there and the teachers can’t

engage with kids in exactly the ways they would like to in a classroom. With current New York State guidance, if you are not at six feet of distance between students you must have those barriers.

The Department of Health though is typically two weeks’ behind the CDC in adopting guidance. We are hoping the barriers will be removed,” Dr. Sinha said.

Classroom ventilation

Another consideration from the CDC’s recently published information is ventilation within the school buildings including in hallways and classroom spaces. According to Dr. Sinha the district comes out ahead in this regard because it reviewed facilities’ ventilation when the school year started last September, and the classroom windows are kept open “which we will continue to do.”

Last week Dr. Sinha advised district parents of secondary-level students that are still attending the in-person “every other day format” as a form is being sent

home by March 26 for them to select “either fully in-person or fully remote” -- with a start date of April 12 for those students’ new choice of program.

The superintendent commented one month ago, at the February 23 meeting, that continuation of three options -- in-person, virtual-only and a hybrid -- would be hard to sustain for the duration of this academic year. In late February, she said “There are some students and families that prefer the everyother-day option because of the level of anxiety around being safe, as classrooms are not going to have those six feet of distancing. We’re looking at their concern carefully and we don’t want to rush anything, but we are attempting to bring most of the kids into the schools.

It’s challenging when students do come in every other day because it’s not a hybrid format — in some ways the multiple options compromise learning for children. It’s also about the class having group work to complete, and then keeping track of who is coming in and who is not.”

Updates on NY State Assessments

Dr. Edward Cannone, Garden City’s assistant superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, shared information regarding New York State scholastic assessments.

Though many Regents exams are cancelled, students will still be able to earn Regents diplomas with advanced designations or with honors. But the district announced four distinct Regents exams with most others eliminated in a “hold-harmless” initiative going on.

Students are not likely to be adversely affected by the Regents schedule or planning, Cannone advised.

“Unless the federal government grants a blanket waiver there will be four New York Regents exams administered this year, that we will offer -Algebra I (mathematics), the English Regents, and (two in Sciences) for Living Environment and Earth Science. The rest of Regents’ exams are deemed NOT REQUIRED under federal rules and New York State will be able to dispense of them this year, and ALL August 2021

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Chief Thomas Strysko adds that while the GCFD has a grant writer and actively pursues grants, “as far as a grant for the engine replacement, we have not found one yet but we can continue to look for one.” Trustee John Delany asked if there was any trade-in value for the 2004 model apparatus that will be replaced, and Moody replied last Thursday, “there could be and we’d have to look at that.”

Radio infrastructure improvements

Another $155,000 for a Capital Project for GCFD radio infrastructure is budgeted to install hardware and software on main and backup repeaters at fire headquarters, 351 Stewart Avenue and where necessary, in order to enable simulcasting capability. The department’s budget for 2020-2021(the current fiscal year) included a $170,000 radio infrastructure capital project.

Still in the budget for this fiscal year, which ends May 31, is $350,000 for renovation projects at the GCFD headquarters and at Station No. 3 on Clinton Road.

Assistant Chief Moody said Fire Department expenses for maintenance of equipment and plant are proposed to be $202,000. That represents an increase over this year (2020-2021) forecast budget of $178,000 and up from the current fiscal year’s adopted budget amount of $194,000.

“This covers miscellaneous repairs to fire apparatus for all three fire sta-

tions in the village. As our equipment gets older there are repairs they would need to be done,” Moody said.

The trustees asked about placing the order for the new $975,000 apparatus and if the GCFD placed the order yet.

According to Moody, the order could be placed “as soon as we get the approval from the Board” and a GCFD committee, “to start the building process” would be formed. After ordering a fire apparatus, he said there is a one to twoyear waiting period for it to arrive.

Moody explained that rises of 5% in the rental of fire department hydrants in the village -- up to $1.067 million, a $52,000 increase over the current fiscal year’s forecast of $1.015 million as well as the Western Nassau Water District rates increasing by 11% in 2021-2022.

He commented that the increase in hydrant rentals would be offset by a reduction in departmental salary of $37,000, or 11%, from the $256,000 in the modified departmental budget from 2020-2021 to $219,000 in 2021-2022. The fire department was moved to an all-volunteer format as in midsummer of 2018, when the Board of Trustees voted to abolish the jobs of the remaining paid GCFD firefighters. Pensions and payout costs have been carried forward in subsequent budget years.

“Per prior labor agreement there is one non-active paid GCFD employee and three paid employees that are out on disability,” Assistant Chief Moody said. Of note GCFD benefits and taxes were not included as part of the itemized Fire Department expenses, but as they

include payouts to retired firefighters that amount is anticipated to be a one million dollar sum in 2021-2022.

Uniform expenses

Fire Department uniform expenses in 2021-2022 are included as a $94,000 budgeted item. That reflects a 34% increase ($24,000) from the forecast 2020-2021 department budget, and $22,000 more than this fiscal year’s adopted budget.

Trustee Delany asked a question while guessing about the increase, noting that a lot of the GCFD uniforms were purchased 10 years ago or more. “I suggest going forward with this cost we should have that phased in after 8 or 9 years and not wait until 10 years pass. This year will be a big hit and it can be spread out a little to avoid any bid hit moving forward,” Delany said.

Fire Department materials and supplies are budgeted to increase 5% -- up to $74,000, $4,000 over the current fiscal year’s modified budget. Other line items factoring into a 2% increase in the expenses with the proposed 2021-2022 budget are the GCFD Alarm Systems & Radio expense line with a 9% increase, from $48,000 in the current fiscal year’s forecast budget going up to $52,000 in the proposed budget; GCFD awards as a budget expense is set for a 621% rise but that is due that cost coming to a halt during the pandemic. With the 2020-’21 adopted budget $52,000 was allocated; the forecast cost however was just $6,000. The 2021-2022 budget would restore that line item to being a $44,000 expense for the GCFD, but down 10%

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from the $52,000.

“Unfortunately due to the pandemic we could not hold our Fire Department’s 100th Year Anniversary parade and event in the village last year, and that would be with a one-time cost (event and expense),” Moody said.

Utilities (electric and gas) and Medical Services budgeted costs (expense items) would remain virtually flat from what was budgeted a year ago, with $38,000 for GCFD utilities mirroring the $38,000 in the current fiscal year’s forecast budget and with $30,000 as identical for both the 2020-’21 forecast and 2021-2022 proposed budget. Pre-pandemic the adopted budget’s medical services line was $48,000; in the fiscal year 2019-2020 it was $27,000. The Village combined medical services for all departments which is reducing the cost allocated to GCFD. There’s also a 47% increase in funding allocated to travel and training for GCFD chiefs and members, set to rise from the current year’s $22,000 forecast budget (which was $10,000 short of the adopted budget, due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions and pandemic shutdowns in 2020) to a proposed $32,000 -- in other words, what a ‘normal’ budget year expense for travel and training would be. Moody explained this is for all the fire conventions and fire chiefs’ meetings that GCFD leadership would attend, “extensive extrication training” to free anyone trapped in vehicles or other incidents and accidents, plus some emergency elevator classes and outside vendor training.

Superintendent reflects on reopening, classroom distancing Regents have been eliminated as well for this year,” he said.

The district announced that detailed information on the Regents will go out to parents of Garden City High School students and those of Middle School students in grades 7 and 8 who take Regents exams “to guide students through this process and explain why it is this way, what exemptions exist and how that affects or doesn’t affect their graduation.”

Dr. Cannone explained that with State Assessments for Mathematics and English/Language Arts traditionally administered in grades 3 through 8, in the state only the Book 1 (Multiple Choice) part of the exam will be required -- the Book 2 section is listed as an optional test. He says the Field Test items are also removed from the Book 1 of this assessment, making it 20 to 25% shorter altogether.

“That means less time spent in standardized testing for students in 2020-’21.

Remote testing is not allowed so only those students attending in-school are

able to take the test. Students who are on a fully-remote instructional program are not required to come to school and take the assessment so the district’s small number of students remaining on-remote for the year do not have to come in and take it,” Cannone said.

Garden City School District has the luxury of using the entire State testing period window to administer in the course for the Math and ELA assessments this year. For Math, the administration dates are May 3 through 14, for ELA the administration dates are April 19 through 29. Scoring dates for the English/Language Arts assessment for grades 3 through 8 are April 23 through May 5; for Mathematics, the scoring dates are May 7 through 20.

Written assessments for Science will still occur this year, and for Grades 4 and 8, the testing administration dates are Monday, June 7 through Wednesday, June 9. The corresponding final date for school districts to submit students’ answer sheets to scanning centers is June 17.

The other state-level examination definitely set to occur before the school year is over is the NYSESLAT (one in Speaking -- the other Listening, Reading, and Writing) will occur. For the Speaking NYSESLAT the exam window is April 19 through June 9; for the Listening, Reading, and Writing NYSESLAT the period is May 17

through June 9. The final date to submit students’ NYSESLAT answer sheets to scanning centers is June 24.

Dr. Cannone said New York State is trying to do “what it can to support students and make it easier for them to take the assessment -- the state has also streamlined the test considerably.”

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GCHS students, staff participate in One School, One Book program

Students shared their perspectives on “Allies” by Alan Gratz.

Librarian Margaux Calemmo facilitated the One School, One Book event and conversation.

Garden City High School’s students and faculty members came together through literature during the annual One School, One Book program.

Coordinated by Librarian Margaux Calemmo, the initiative’s fourth year featured the novel “Allies” by Alan Gratz. A culminating event was held on March 16 in the auditorium and featured a group discussion about the story’s themes, characters and messages.

The socially-distant gathering commenced with introductions from Principal Kevin Steingruebner. As the plot was set during the 1940s and focused

passed throughout the story and their relevance in present times.

“A common theme was that people can be stronger when we band together,” she said. “This book was a meaningful choice about sacrificing during difficult times, especially with everything we’ve been through this last year.”

Students described their own takeaways, discussed their favorite characters and explained which scenarios they found most impactful.

One School, One Book drew strong interest, with approximately half the

on the end of World War II in Europe, social studies teachers Kevin O’Hagan and Michael Zagari presented a brief historical summary of the Normandy Invasion, also known as D-Day. Ms. Calemmo then facilitated a discussion among students and staff members. They shared their perspectives on the characters, reactions to specific situations in the story, observations throughout the novel and thoughts on the sacrifices that the book portrayed.

Ms. Calemmo specifically emphasized the themes of friendship, humanity and teamwork that were encom-

IN MEMORIAM Dorothy A. (Collins) Cook

1928-2021 Dorothy A. Cook, 92, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Dorothy, the beloved widow of Edward J. Cook, is survived by her three children, daughter Barbara Conbeer [George] of Seabrook Island, SC, son Thomas [Kathleen] of Rockville Centre, NY, and daughter Patricia of Arlington, VA, as well as eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a long-time resident of Garden City.

Dorothy graduated from Fordham University in 1949 and received master’s degree in Education from New York University in 1950. Dorothy married her college sweetheart, Edward, in 1951 and worked as an elementary school teacher until the birth of their first child. Dorothy and Ed moved the family to Garden City in 1955 prior to the birth of their second child.

Dorothy was a loving wife and moth-

er dedicated to creating a vibrant family life allowing the children to explore and develop their individual talents, and supporting her husband’s work as a college professor whose career culminated as President of C.W. Post College.

Dorothy enjoyed a busy social life with friends from her college days, the neighborhood and friends met through the years. Dorothy loved family gatherings, traveling and visiting family. She was a crossword enthusiast and an avid reader always in pursuit of knowledge, and an active member of the community. In addition to innumerable committee memberships at C.W. Post/LIU and their affiliates, Dorothy was a member of the AAUW, a volunteer at the Garden City Exchange and a long-time supporter of St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY. Dorothy’s Funeral Mass was at St. Joseph Church in Garden City and she was laid to rest at St. John’s Cemetery in Queens, NY.

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student population from grades 9–12 reading the book. Planning began in the fall and students voted on their choice of three titles in January, with “Allies” taking the majority. Each year’s event typically includes a "checkpoint" in February, with the culminating event and book discussion in mid-March.

The district is thankful to the PTA for donating hardcopies of the book, and the Garden City Public Library, which made print, electronic and audiobook versions available.

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

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Garden City Senior Center Open

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

Our hours will be 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We will be practicing social distancing so no exercise or group activities will take place at this time Anyone visiting the Center will be required to wear a mask during their visit.

Lecture - “Is Journalism Dead?” with John Ellis Kordes

Tuesday, April 6 at 1 p.m.

Please visit the Senior Center as John Ellis Kordes presents “Is Journalism Dead?”. As newspapers and magazines go out of business and network news rating are declining, will journalism survive? The internet and social media are taking over, what does that mean for news as we know it? Mr. Kordes will take a look at the state of the media in America today and in the future.

Exercise with Joy

Start your day with low impact exercise! Joy Cody has set a program with our senior and beginner population in mind!

Classes will take place on your choice

of Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center. The one hour class will run for 10 weeks at a cost of $60.

This program is open to any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes begin the week of March 30. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you may register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Senior Exercise with Felicia

Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce that senior exercise with Felicia began the week of October 26.

Due to COVID restrictions, this program will no longer be a drop in program. Participants will need to pre-register, wear masks and fill out a COVID form, and space will be limited.

Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m.

In order to attend a class, you must pre-register. You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 385-8006. For a Monday class, you may call the Friday before. Space is limited.

The WPOA offers scholarships The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) is once again proud to participate in the Garden City High School scholarship program this spring.

The Association will award two, $500 scholarships: the WPOA Scholarship in memory of Past Presidents John F. Traxler, Paul J. Muscarella and Tom Whalen, and the WPOA Association Scholarship.

The WPOA takes this opportunity to remind graduating seniors of its scholarship criteria. [Note: A parent of the senior who applies must have been a member of the WPOA for three years—including the year the student makes the application—in order for that student to be considered for a WPOA scholarship.] The deadline for student applications is April 20, 2021.

Student candidates must: • live in the Western Section of Garden City [this area is bordered on the north by the main line of the LIRR, on the east by the west side of Tanners Pond and Edgemere Roads, on the south

by Cambridge Avenue and on the west

by Jefferson Street]; and a parent must

Garden City resident completes virtual challenge race

be a dues paying member of the WPOA for three years, including the year the student is making the application; • be actively involved in student life at Garden City High School, but not limited to academic accomplishment; • demonstrate a willingness to participate in community service; and • be prepared to use the scholarship to further their education.

Garden City High School seniors who reside in the Western Section are encouraged to stop by the High School Guidance Office to inquire about and receive an application for the 2021 WPOA scholarships. In addition, the application is on Google Classroom for remote-learning students. Students can also access the criteria and the application on the WPOA website: www. gcwpoa.com.

The WPOA established its scholarship 20 years ago, granting its first scholarship in 2002. Over the years, it has been a privilege to assist deserving students as they continue their education.

Michael Gutierrez

BY GARY SIMEONE When Garden City resident Michael Gutierrez found out about a running challenge inspired by a Navy SEAL, he was totally on board with the idea. The David Goggins Challenge, as it is called, involves running 4 miles every four hours for 48 hours.

From March 5 through 7, Gutierrez participated in the 4x4x48 challenge to honor the memory of his grandmother “Nonna,” who passed away last year.

“She was my best friend and one of the most influential people in my life,” said Gutierrez. “She was such a tough and determined person and her work ethic throughout her life inspired me to participate in this challenge.”

Gutierrez said running is not normally his forte and that he grew up playing soccer and other sports.

“I happened to stumble upon this challenge a few months ago after reading up on David Goggins, who is a retired Navy SEAL and world-famous runner and triathlete. He has this great mental toughness about him and is always looking for ways to toughen himself up.”

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After making the 4x4x48 challenge public for the second year in a row, Gutierrez said that he took it upon himself to train for the grueling two-day challenge.

“In early February, I began my training routine and I told myself I had five weeks to get myself in good enough shape to participate in this race,” said Gutierrez.

He said that he started running fifteen miles per week and that he increased that distance to 55 miles over the course of five weeks. He ran two to three times a day at different intervals to prepare himself for the upcoming virtual challenge.

He began the challenge on March 5 on a Friday night and completed his last run on Sunday at 7 p.m.

“I ran at four-hour intervals starting at 11 p.m. on Friday and then ran at 3 a.m 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. and finished my last run on stretch on Sunday night at 7 p.m. During my runs, I had so much support from my family members and friends that I was inspired to run an additional two miles to make it an even fifty.”

His virtual runs took place throughout the Village, including the Garden City High School track and in the neighboring town of Franklin Square.

He also ran on the running paths at Eisenhower Park and a four-mile stretch to the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, where his grandmother is buried.

During a few of his runs, his parents cheered him on in their car every half mile and his father accompanied him during one run on his bicycle.

“People were really supportive of me knowing that I was doing all of this for a good cause. I had people who ran laps with me at the high school track and other people who cheered me along on my runs,” said Gutierrez.

In a two-week span, Gutierrez raised over $3,500, which he plans to donate to a nursing home in Queens Village.

The Little Sisters of the Poor Queen of Peace Residence holds a special meaning to him because that’s where his grandmother worked for over 20 years before becoming a resident herself in the last year of her life.

"My Nonna worked there and then my mom worked there, so it’s a very special place for me,” said Gutierrez.

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GCHS freshmen win in Chemagination Competition Dr. Steven Gordon's freshman science research class at Garden City High School participated in the 18th annual Chemagination Competition.

The event, sponsored by the New York chapter of the American Chemical Society, was held virtually by the St. John’s University faculty. Students were asked to devise a futuristic invention using chemical principles in the categories of biomedicine, environment, energy or materials science and explain their ideas and the science behind their inventions to the group of judges.

Three Garden City teams were recognized for the top projects in their respective categories. David Hernandez-Arroyo and David Digan won first place in the New Materials category for their project, “Darkling Beetle Experiment: Enhancing Water Collection for Drought Prone Regions in the World,” while Erin Gately and Sylvia Diaz placed first in the Alternative Energy category for their project, “Scorpion Strategies to Fight Global Warming.” The team of Caroline Bambino, Caroline

Erin Gately, Brynn Burke, Caroline Crouchley, Sylvia Diaz, David Digan, David Hernandez-Arroyo were all on award-winning teams.

Caroline Bambino is on a team that placed second in the Environmental Science category.

Crouchley and Brynn Burke placed second in the Environmental Science category for their project, “Desalination of Water Using

meeting) of the American Chemical Society, which also will be held virtually this year.

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Agarose.”

The first-place winners will advance to the regional competition MARM (Mid-Atlantic regional

GC RECREATION AND PARK NEWS Exercise with Joy

Start your day with low impact exercise!

Joy Cody has set a program with our senior and beginner population in mind!

Classes will take place on your choice of Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center. The one hour class will run for 10 weeks at a cost of $60.

This program is open to any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes begin the week of March 23. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you may register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Adult Basketball in the Fieldhouse

Garden City Recreation and Parks will begin opening the fieldhouse for Adult basketball on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

This program will be open to Garden City residents ages 18 and older and non-resident pass holder ONLY at this time. No guests will be allowed to play. The cost per resident player is $6 per person, check or credit card only, or you may purchase a 5-play pass for $25 or a 10-play pass for $50.

Participants will enter the fieldhouse through the western side door and show their Garden City ID or pass to enter.

Every participant must wear a mask during their time in the fieldhouse, including while playing. Please bring your own labeled water bottle for refreshment.

“Bricks 4 Kidz” After School Lego Block Program

Garden City Recreation and Parks is

working with “Bricks4Kidz” to offer several 6-week “Lego” programs for residents in grades 1 to 4.

These classes will be held in St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

“Bricks4Kidz” classes build on the popular “LEGO” bricks to deliver high-quality educational play. Each hour-long class is an engaging experience for your child with a new project each week. Our unique models aren’t the kits you find on the shelves of a toy store. They’re designed by “Bricks4Kidz” to teach concepts across a variety of subject areas. Working with a partner, or on their own, your child will experience the hands-on fun of seeing a model come together piece-by-piece, from concept to completion – and it’s motorized!

We will offer the following classes:

6 week session building models of amazing animals. Each week we’ll discuss fascinating facts about the animals we build, from the chameleon that changes colors to the seal model that waddles across the table.

SPECTACULAR SPORTS Wednesdays beginning April 14 from 4 to 5 p.m.

In the Sports session, children will make motorized models of a wide variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, gymnastics and mini-golf using LEGO®Technic bricks and our own Bricks 4 Kidz design instructions. Learn how to use gears and axles, pulleys and levers to create amazing and fun motorized moving parts as we build these spectacular sports models. At the end of the 6-week session, all participants will go home with a LEGO® goody bag!

The Garden City Recreation & Parks Department will offer roller hockey programing this spring for any village resident in grades Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Please see below for a description of each program we will offer this spring: PEE WEE BEGINNER CLINIC (Open to Kindergarten & 1st Grade): No experience is required in hockey or roller skating. This hour long clinic will introduce the sport of roller hockey and all the basic fundamentals in a fun & safe environment. The cost of this program will be $90.00 (Fridays @ 3:45 p.m. beginning 4/16) SQUIRTS BEGINNER + CLINIC (Open to Kindergarten & 1st Clinic): This beginner program will

AMAZING ANIMALS Thursday beginning April 15 from 4 to 5 p.m.

It’s a zoo in here! Join us for a

At the end of the 6-week session, all participants will go home with a LEGO® goody bag!

The cost of each session will be $135, checks only made payable to “Bricks4Kids”. To register please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Please note: Masks must be worn to attend this class.

Youth Spring Roller Hockey Registration Announced

continue to develop our young players through drills and scrimmages.

This hour-long program is for players who have either done our pee wee beginner clinic or have previous hockey experience. The cost of this program will be $90.00 (Fridays @ 5:00 p.m. beginning 4/16) (MITES) DIVISION (Open to 2nd & 3rd Grade): This program will consist of pick- up games each week where teams will be made up each time based on the kids present at the rink. Games will consist of (3) 15 minute running time periods and score will be kept.

Players of all ability levels are encouraged and welcome to join. The cost of this program will be $90.00 (Friday @ 6:15 p.m. beginning 4/16) (JUNIORS) DIVISION (Open to 4th & 5th, Grade): This program will consist of pick- up games each week where teams will be made up each time based on the kids present at the rink.

Games will consist of (3) 15 minute running time periods and score will be kept. Players of all ability levels are encouraged and welcome to join.

The cost of this program will be $90.00 (Friday @ 7:30 p.m. beginning 4/16) To register for any program listed above, please visit with payment to the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

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On Monday, March 22, Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer shut out Wantagh 3-0. Katherine Hayes scored the first goal off a header from a corner kick by Alivia Gordon. In the second half, Natalie Greiner crossed the ball to Lauren Hohenberger for the score widening Garden City’s lead to 2-0. The third goal sealing Garden City’s victory was scored by Alivia Gordon with an assist from captain Juliana Santel. The shutout game was goal tended by Madeleine O’Connor with 7 saves.

Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer has a stacked week of competition playing Mepham away on Wednesday, March 24 and Valley Stream South at home on Friday, March 26.

Also, a special congratulations goes to Kelly Brennan (senior captain defender) and Renee Gollisz (junior midfielder) for being named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island Girls Soccer Players for 2021. As quoted in Newsday, Kelly “anchors the Trojans’ backline and is consistent with stepping up and taking free kicks. She doesn’t back down from opponents’ top players and controls the game from the backline.” On Renee Newsday reports, “She has a strong understanding of the game and positioning and is always in the right place to make or create a play for the Trojans. She is verbally committed to play soccer at Marist.”

Junior Natalie Greiner moves the ball up the field.

Senior Lauren McDonald carries the ball.

Senior Kaelin Haggerty looks to attack.

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Garden City Girls Soccer shuts out Wantagh Sophomore Kat Hayes with a header goal off a corner kick!

Junior Renee Gollisz controls the ball.

Junior Riley O’Rourke with the throw-in.

Senior keeper Madeleine O’Connor shut out Wantagh’s offense.

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Boys Varsity Soccer Team continues their winning streak with three shutouts Another week, another two wins in the books for Garden City’s Boys Varsity Soccer team, defeating New Hyde Park and Calhoun High Schools and tallying up 6 goals for the week!

The team holds a record of 3-0, with a total of 7 goals in the first three games scored by: Connor Eschmann, Rob Patrissi, Nick Prime, John Scarlata, Andrew Schneider and Bobby Seel.

Garden City’s commanding midfielders - senior, Brendan Haggerty, junior,

Finn Connolly and freshman, Tommy Poz continue to apply consistent pressure on opposing teams while providing strong support and offensive opportunities to the front line. Senior goalkeeper, Sammy Myers along with the team’s four defenders - seniors, James Costello and Bobby Seel, junior, Ryan Buccellato and sophomore, Rob Patrissi, have been unstoppable in guarding the back and securing three shut-outs to date.

Week two highlights:

Captains Nick Prime & Andrew Schneider awarded Newsday’s Long Island Top 100 soccer players.

Senior, Connor Eschmann scored the solo and winning goal with an assist from senior, Andrew Schneider vs. New Hyde Park High School.

Sophomore, Rob Patrissi scored his first goal as a varsity player with an assist from, senior Andrew Joseph vs

Calhoun High School.

Captain/senior, John Scarlata scored a hat-trick with assists from captain/senior, Bobby Seel, senior, Connor Eschmann and on a free kick to complete GC’s 5-0 win against Calhoun High School.

Goalkeeper, Sammy Myers finished the week with his third shutout and 16 saves!

Note: The Varsity team is led by Coach,

Senior John Scarlata, sophomore Rob Patrissi, junior Finn Connolly and freshman Tommy Poz celebrating Scarlata’s hat-trick

Seniors Matthew & Andrew Joseph covering midfield and defense.

Senior James Costello rounding out defensive line

Senior Connor Eschmann scores winning goal vs New Hyde Park.

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Paul Cutter and Assistant Coach, Reid Sclafani.

The team includes, seniors: Ian Bailey, Tommy Conway, James Costello, Connor Eschmann, Brendan Haggerty, Andrew Joseph, Matthew Joseph, Sammy Myers, Jake Powers, Nick Prime, Jack Scali, John Scarlata, Andrew Schneider and Bobby Seel.

Sophomores: James Healy, Chase Palmer, Rob Patrissi and Christian Pica.

Freshmen: Tommy Poz and Kyle Watson.

Helping Our Students From the Court to the Bench

Due to Covid, our highly anticipated Wizards Basketball fundraising event has been benched, but that does not mean our support of our students is on the side-lines.

Juniors: Ryan Buccellato, Connor Brock, Finn Connolly, Joseph Esposito, Alex Fridrich, Houston Kufs, Ethan Meringolo, Jack Perrini, Marco Russo and Tanner Schmitt.

Senior Bobby Seel with one goal and one assist.

The Garden City Scholarship Fund remains committed now more than ever to helping our students by raising funds for scholarships and providing much-needed support.

For a limited time, we are raising funds for park benches for the GCHS courtyard so that our students can enjoy the fresh air and a break from the classroom. This is a gift that will serve students for years to come.

Senior, Brendan Haggerty dominating the center of the field

Senior Sam Myers with three shut outs

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Donations are tax deductable

This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for our students and help beautify the courtyard they enjoy!

Donation Recognition: GC Trojan Sponsor: $1000 - Funds a full bench.

GC Pineapple Sponsor: $250 GC Friends Sponsor $100

http://www.gcscholarship.org/2021/03/bench-fundraiser/

Senior Nick Prime, one of Long Island’s Top 100 Soccer Players.

Senior Andrew Schneider, one of Long Island’s Top 100 Soccer Players.

**If funds raised exceed the total cost of the benches, remaining funds will be used for scholarships** The Garden City Scholarship Fund is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the students of Garden City High School. GCSF is not funded by the

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