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Village to hire new law firm for handicapped parking suit

SWIM TEAM TIME

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

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“Fencing is going to wrap around the building, going back towards where the cottages (and nursery school) are and then it will go all the way to Rockaway Avenue. The reason is because regardless of what is eventually done at St. Paul’s -- whether or not it’s torn down or just stabilizing the building or restoring it eventually, or if you would

On the Board of Trustees meeting agenda for Thursday evening, June 6, was an item up for ratification by the Board to hire a special counsel -- the law firm of Seyfarth Shaw, LLP based at 620 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan -- “with regard to the Kelly vs.

Village of Garden City lawsuit….This is based upon hourly rates and an initial retainer of $5,000 set forth in the retainer agreement provided to the Village Board of Trustees which is on file in the Village Clerk’s Office.”

The June 6 Board meeting took place after the print deadline for this edition of The Garden City News.

The case referenced is former WPOA President Gerry Kelly’s 2018 lawsuit against the Village of Garden City, which went through mediation that ultimately failed without a settlement reached.

Kelly’s attorney in the case, which was originally filed on July 31, 2018, is David A. Luttinger Jr. of firm Covington & Burling LLP, which also has its offices at 620 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, in The New York Times Building.

Luttinger detailed the initial filing by Gerry Kelly, plaintiff, in an article that appeared in the August 10, 2018 edition of The Garden City News. The lack of any accessible (handicapped) spaces on 7th Street, the commercial heart of the village, was examined for the court’s attention. The 2018 lawsuit noted that accessible parking spaces only exist off-street, in village parking lots 7 North (7N) and 7 South (7S) behind the businesses and restaurants that face 7th: “The (accessible) parking spaces in 7 North and 7 South do not comply with the ADA’s requirements and guidelines with respect to accessible parking spaces, access aisles, and pavements. Since no later than September 2017 (at the Traffic Commission’s hearing last September) the defendant has been aware of the fact that the parking facilities in 7 North and 7 South do not comply with the ADA. Yet upon information and belief, defendant (the village) has not remedied the ADA violations in 7 North and 7 South,” according to the 2018 filing.

On Tuesday, June 4, Luttinger spoke with The Garden City News via telephone and said he was surprised at the village’s course of action, planning to hire another law firm for represen-

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Tryouts for the Garden City Pool’s summer swim teams will take place from June 10-13. Above, last year’s “A” team after capturing its 6th consecutive championship. See page 66.

Temporary fence planned for St. Paul’s

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND At Tuesday night’s WPOA meeting, Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch said the Board of Trustees would look at approving a fencing to go around the St. Paul’s main building “as stabilization at St. Paul’s begins.”

Bolebruch referred to the preliminary “stabilization” stage work, before any adaptive reuse, construction of new facilities or recreational spaces can happen.

The scope of initial steps was outlined with the village’ contractual hire of firm CNY Group, formalized at the Board of Trustees’ meeting on April 8, and back on November 15, 2018, when the trustees approved “Temporary Protection” and “Pre-schematic” phases for St. Paul’s estimated to cost the village between $375,000 and $400,000 out of the 20182019 budget year’s Contingency account (as reported in The Garden City News on November

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Doesn’t make sense to us

We don’t understand why the Village seems to be digging in for an extended lawsuit over adding four handicapped spaces to Seventh Street. As of press time on Thursday the board was set to hire additional lawyers to defend itself in federal court, instead of just creating the spaces.

In a lawsuit filed by Gerry Kelly, former president of the Western Property Owners Association, Kelly requests that the Village add the spaces as well as fix existing spaces in the parking fields north and south of Seventh Street so that they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. While many businesses on Seventh Street have entrances both in the front and on the parking lot side, not all do.

That means patrons of those businesses have to walk all the way around the

building to enter. For those with disabilities, that can be very difficult.

Some business owners have been hesitant to support adding handicapped spaces, because they feel it takes spaces away from the general public. But what really happens if handicapped spaces are available is that those who have mobility issues get the best spots, but the general-use spots they would otherwise have taken are still available for the able-bodied. In a community such as Garden City, with a relatively large number of older folks, the handicapped spaces are well used.

The Board should really reconsider whether it makes any sense at all to go down this path. If it loses, in addition to paying its own lawyers, the Village may very well also have to pay the plaintiff’s attorneys.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Upon deaf ears

To the Editor: Early in March, I attempted to inquire with local U.S. Congressional members Peter King and Tom Suozzi, who are co-sponsors of proposed SALT reduction-tax relief legislation, about the status of their legislative repeal efforts.

My inquiry effectively fell upon their deaf ears. Both their offices responded to inform that because I reside outside their respective Congressional districts, and with available Congressional resources being constrained, they were not able to reply to my inquiry . Hmm, though some manner of resources ere necessarily expended in reply to tell me that they cannot reply.

So I turned to Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, who is the elected representative for the 4th Congressional district, which includes Garden City. That makes me a resident of her district. And, in that respect, I have received newsletter e-mails from her office addressing me as her “Dear Friend.” Though she was not a formal co-sponsor of the repeal legislation, I believed she might surely know something of its status.

And, to tell me where she stands on that issue. With my being a resident of her Congressional district, I was guardedly confident of receiving a reply. She did not disappoint.

Pursuant to an inquiry that I posted on her web site about the SALTrepeal legislation on March 29, she replied promptly to assure me that my “...thoughts and concerns are always

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Please know that I will respond to your message as soon as possible.” After waiting several weeks for her expected reply (deaf ears?) I postal mailed a polite letter to her district office located on 7th Street in Garden City. And, still I wait.

Be it observed that current headlines read: Long Island Congresswoman calls for impeaching Trump - Congresswoman Kathleen Rice says Congress has a “moral obligation”: to impeach the president.

I think that, instead of propagating for the dissipation of valuable Congressional resources - and our collectively strained taxpayer dollars, on wasted efforts - like replying to tell me that they won’t reply, and pursing impeachment proceedings (can anyone realistically envision that the Republican-controlled Senate will not move immediately to nullify and dismiss an impeachment resolution passed by the House?), would it not be far better for the likes of these House members to subservient their coattail ambitions and political grandstanding (and whining) and, instead, to be more attentively focused with providing helpful answers and assistance to inquiring taxpayers and district residents? Just asking!!

In counterpoise to the passage of their fetid tax legislation in 2017, I desire to see the removal of the current Republican Congressional leadership and Donald Trump from political office in the forthcoming 2020 national elections John T. Harris

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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND At the Garden City Public Library Board of Trustees meeting in May, Library Director Marianne Malagon spoke about potential reconfigurations for the GCPL Children’s Room, as she has exchanged pictures and ideas with Library Trustee Charles Murphy, who is superintendent of schools for the Island Trees district.

“Trustee Murphy shared with me pictures from a vendor he has worked with at the Island Trees district, and the vendor is also working with Island Trees Library’s renovation. This brought forward some examples of children’s room models and furnishings.

The vendor may be reaching out to me soon, and in addition at the recent Long Island Library Conference there was a presentation on children’s rooms at the Port Washington and East Hampton libraries -- they’re amazing. I spoke with the director at Port Washington and he said he could go over their children’s room plans with me,” Malagon told the GCPL Board.

She added that the logical next step is receiving a quote from the architect who designed the Port Washington Library children’s room.

“Even if it is a lofty goal, if you shoot for the moon but land in the stars, we should at least know what the moon is.

If we can get part of what we hear we can see the spaces and technology we can have -- I would like our Children’s Room to be something eye-catching and imaginative, and outside the box for a children’s section,” she said. Board Chair Colahan said there is a tentative plan for a new architect’s proposal for the children’s room. “Many years ago when we did the 2007 renovation when I was on the Board as vice chair and (Village Trustee) John Delany was on our board, we actually went up to Port Washington Library to assess it, realizing the budget for their library is two to three times what we spend here. What you will see up there is expensive,” Colahan told Malagon.

Trustee Murphy said that such a state-of-the-art example for the children’s room might come with about a $300,000 price tag including gutting the current section and upgrading all furnishings and technology. But upon closer inspection, the project could include ancillary costs for any abatement, electric work or pipe placement.

Library Board Chairman J. Randolph Colahan said there would be a ballpark of $140,000 towards this project procured from New York State funding, apart of the village capital budget. He says there should be firm figures to present to the village before a direction for the children’s room project can take shape.

He then defined the plan as only for the Children’s Room and not to include any work for the Young Adult section which was renovated in the last 10 years, or the Reference section, GCPL’s upstairs or basement floors. “We are just looking at children’s because that section is kind of old,” he said. The four other GCPL trustees concurred to not have a comprehensive library interior renovation in mind.

Library’s Fine Totals Weighed

Also up for discussion at the Library Board’s May 13 meeting was the approved $3.324 million GCPL operating (expense) budget for fiscal year 20192020, which began June 1. Total expenses in the GCPL budget reflect a 4% increase from both the 2018-’18 forecast and adopted budget, up over $113,000.

Library staff salary, overtime, stability pay, part-time helpers and other payouts total $1.592 million in the annual budget. Of that sum, salaries of 16 GCPL staff (CSEA members) comprise $1.292 million of the allocated budget. Library Director Malagon commented that effective June 1, these CSEA bargaining unit staff employees’ salaries were increasing, and on May 13 the GCPL unanimously voted to approve STEP increases with salary changes.

Library materials costs account for

$320,000 of $715,650 in “other expenses” for GCPL’s 2019-2020 budget. Other Expenses also includes line items for its electricity ($85,000), book processing ($10,000), public relations ($11,000), printing, postage & stationery ($25,000) as well as contractual services ($154,900).

Board Chairman Colahan commented on the revenue side of the adopted budget and GCPL may be overestimating receipts from library patrons’ fines at the current budget number of $35,000.

“We seem to not be collecting as many fines as people are returning books and items, I guess, or as we have had higher fines and lowered them people are returning books on time. The interest on the checking is again $27,870 (same as the 2019-’19 adopted budget) and the ‘State Aid - Libraries’ revenue of $5,000 seems to always linger. For future budgeting we may need more accurate totals for fines, interest on checking and ‘lost and damaged books’ (budgeted at $5,000),” he said.

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Library Board Vice Chair Gloria Weinrich (left) with her successor from the Western POA, Germaine Greco (right)

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND At the Western Property Owners’ Association meeting on June 4, the Garden City Public Library Board’s Vice Chair and its trustee from the West Gloria Weinrich introduced her successor on the GPL Board. Weinrich has served for 15 years on the library board and has spent the last seven months anticipating ‘retirement’ from the key volunteer position. Germaine Greco will be the next WPOA library board trustee, likely taking Weinrich’s place at Library meetings by late June or early July.

The first person to thank Weinrich and prompt a round of applause was WPOA director and nominating committee member Maureen Dellacona.

“We thank Gloria very much for being our West GCPL trustee for 15 years, she deserves a real break and she has held down this role with the library wonderfully and ‘gloriously’ -- we sincerely thank her tonight,” she said. The new president of the WPOA, Roseann Vernice, also commended trustee Weinrich at the final WPOA meeting of the school calendar year.

Weinrich tells The Garden City News that she expects to continue in her role at the Monday, June 10 meeting of the Library Board of Trustees as that may be her official last monthly meeting.

The nomination of Greco to the GCPL Board needs approval by the Village Board of Trustees too, and there was no item listed for this official approval on copies of the June 6, 2019 Board meeting agenda. She signed off at the June 4 WPOA meeting after receiving rounds of applause, hugs and congrats.

“I want to thank everyone here and involved at the library for my 15 years on the GCPL Board. The West POA has

always been very welcoming to me and the library is going along quite well with some interior renovation coming up, we are getting bathrooms renovated on the first floor. We have a lot to do.

We have a wonderful Library Board and I am so glad Germaine is taking my place. At the last WPOA Board meeting Dr. Vernice suggested that I become a consultant and I was asked this before by others with the library -- it seems I will be an unpaid consultant for us!

I am always here if the WPOA needs anything and continuing in my director role, but with our GCPL Board it has been a terrific 15 years!,” Weinrich said.

Meanwhile on June 4 the WPOA unanimously approved its new officers and directors for 2019-2020.

The WPOA officers are Roseann Vernice (President), T.J. Michon (Vice President), Arnold Finamore (Treasurer) and Joe Ra (Secretary).

Directors are Gloria Weinrich, Tom Nastasi, Maureen Dellacona, and two new WPOA directors -- Lauren Fonseca and Austin Murphy.

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New WPOA President Vernice, who served as the organization’s vice president under Gerry Kelly for the last two years, offered opening comments after being confirmed at the meeting.

She also announced an exciting special donation of two new POA banners to the WPOA from elected officials, both living in Garden City -- Town of Hempstead Councilman (and West section resident) Thomas Muscarella and Town Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin, who lives in the on Franklin Court in the village’s East.

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GCHS named one of top 300 high schools in nation Garden City High School was named one of the top public high schools in the state and the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released list of “Best High Schools.”

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Estates Property Owners to hear Adelphi’s president The next meeting of the Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates (“Estates POA”) will be on Wednesday, June 12 at 8 pm at the Garden City Senior Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Christine Riordan, president of Adelphi University, who will give an update on the renovation of the Ruth S. Harley University Center.

These renovations will include expanded dining offerings, new, and larger meeting spaces, an enhanced art gallery and state-of-the-art technology and accessibility facilities. All residents of the Village of Garden City are invited for this presentation.

The Nominating Committee (Committee) is seeking residents who are interested in becoming the Estates representative to the Environmental Advisory Board (“EAB”) for a 4-year term. The EAB reports to the Board of Trustees on environmental matters that affect the Village, and has meetings scheduled for September 25 and November 27. Interested residents should send a letter stating their interest to Peter Agnetti, secretary of the Estates POA, by email to peteragnetti@gmail.com , or by mail to P O Box 282, Garden City, NY 11530.

The submission should include the

applicant’s name, address, telephone number, email address, a professional résumé and brief summary of any information that you think may be relevant, such as involvement with the Garden City community at large or personal achievements. Applicants should submit their information no later than June 30, 2019.

The chairperson of the Nominating Committee will contact the candidates to establish dates for interviews by the Committee, which consists of 15 residents of Garden City Estates.

The following residents are current members of the Committee: George Hohenberger, Chairperson, 173 Weyford Terrace, Michael Maguire, 66 Stratford Avenue, Peter Agnetti, 61 Euston Road, Brian Armstrong, 135 Wickham Road, Daniel Cendan, 186 Euston Road, Joe Colletti, 83 Kilburn Road, Michael Daab, 33 Euston Road, John DeMaro, 84 Wellington Road, John Farrell, 82 Hampton Road, Gary Limoncelli, 154 Brompton Road, Nancy Minett, 15 Brompton Road, Richard Nessler, 131 Weyford Terrace and Paul Rovelli, 101 Stratford Avenue.

This will be the last meeting for the 2018-2019 term. Monthly meetings will resume in September 2019.

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Vehicle entered: On May 29th Garden City Police investigated a report of an unknown subject entering a vehicle at a Magnolia Avenue residence. There is no loss reported at this time.

Check fraud: On May 30th Garden City Police officers investigated the cashing of a fraudulent check in the amount of $1,800 against a resident’s checking account.

Stuck kitty: On May 30th a Garden City Police officer assisted a motorist with the removal of a cat stuck in the undercarriage of a motor vehicle in Parking Field #9.

Utility scam alert: On May 31st a resident reported receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be from PSEG who stated the power to the residence would be turned off unless the resident paid $800 immediately. The resident realized this was a scam and called the police.

DWI arrest: On June 1st a traffic stop investigation on Franklin Avenue resulted in the arrest of a 24 year old Hempstead man for alleged DWI, Unsafe Lane Usage, and Avoiding a Traffic Signal at an

Intersection.

Damaged window: On June 2nd Garden City Police investigated a criminal mischief at a 2nd Street residence where the front window was found damaged.

Bike stolen: On June 2nd a mountain bike was reported stolen from a Willow Street garage.

Suspicious backpack: On June 2nd Garden City Police responded for a report of a suspicious backpack on the platform of the Country Life Press Railroad Station. The backpack was cleared by a MTA PD Canine Unit and removed from the scene.

Power outage: On June 2nd, as a result of a power outage, Officers responded to a traffic light malfunction at the intersection of Rockaway and Stewart Avenues.

Smoke in building: On June 4th Garden City Police and Fire Departments responded to 1300 Franklin Avenue for a smoke condition caused by a burnt air conditioner motor. The building was rendered safe by the firefighters and the occupants were permitted to return.

CPOA End of Year Party The CPOA’s End of Year Party & Meeting will be held on June 11 upstairs at the Firehouse at 6 pm Come one, come all! The officers and directors of the Central Property Owners Association (CPOA) would like to invite all Central Property residents to join them at next Tuesday’s (June 11) End of Year Party, followed by a brief CPOA meeting to be held upstairs at the firehouse, attached to Village Hall.

The party will start at 6 pm and go until 7:30 pm, after which we’ll have a brief meeting. During the party, we’ll be serving some light food and beverages.

After several successful years, Bobby Menges’ former bandmates will be back to provide some entertainment.

The more the merrier; we hope to see as many of you as possible. It will be a fun way to kick off the summer season.

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EPOA annual meeting set for Monday, June 10th The annual meeting of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) will be held on Monday, June 10th at 7:30 pm at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Come join us to hear updates on a variety of village matters from your East Trustees as well as from EPOA Officers and Directors. This will be the final meeting for the term.

Election of EPOA Officers and Directors for the 2019-20 term will be also held.

The Officer nominees are President, Steve Ilardi, 139 Meadow Street; Vice President, Jonathan Debrich, 90 Huntington Road; Corresponding Secretary, Paul Dircks, 62 Saint James Street South; Corporate Secretary, Colleen Ciullo, 109 Huntington Road; Treasurer, Joe Courtade, 15 Kingsbury Road.

Director nominees serving new threeyear terms: Tom Hogan, 41 Chestnut Street; Joe Nadolny, 108 Poplar Street; Robert Schoelle, 33 Garden Street.

Director nominees serving new twoyear terms: Bruno Cerrone, 39 East Drive; Philip Foote, 99 Huntington Road; Danielle Kilkenny, 33 Huntington Road.

Director nominee serving a new one-year term: Sal Norberto, 88 Garden Street.

New director nominees serving oneyear terms: Spiro Dorizas, 29 East Drive; Shane Pomeroy, 32 Boylston Street; June Reiter, 38 Spruce Street; Lauren Scarantino, 17 Chestnut Street.

All nominations were conducted in accordance with EPOA by-laws by the 2019 Director & Officer Nominating Committee.

The EPOA’s 2019 Membership Drive is now underway. To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and matters concerning the East, you may visit us at our website (www.gcepoa.org), on Facebook (@GardenCityEPOA), on Twitter (@GC_ EPOA), and on Venmo (@GCEPOA).

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net The Board of Trustees and staff continue to work on numerous projects, including improvements to the Garden City Pool, the water tank replacement project, the concept plan for the former St. Paul’s School building and other matters. I encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings; the schedule can be found on the Village’s website, www.gardencityny.net.

Pool Opening June 8

Saturday, June 8, 2019 marks the kick off of the 63rd season of “fun in the sun” at the Garden City Pool. This year, rates have been reduced by 18 percent across ALL membership categories. Call the Garden City Pool at 483-1714 with questions or visit www. gardencityrecreation.org to register.

Once again, bonus time will be extended beyond Labor Day to September 8. Members can also continue to enjoy the indoor air-conditioned dining area and the addition of more tables, chairs and lounges on the pool deck. Two Party Under the Stars nights with a poolside barbecue and live music are planned as well as the weekly movie nights and the mini golf membership – which can be added to your membership anytime during the season. Mark your calendar for new events this season, including Fun and Games Night on July 27th; Halloween Night on July 30th; and Epic 80s Day on August 24th.

If you have not been a member in the past, please consider previewing the facility at one of our Open House Days on Sunday, June 9 or Sunday, June 16. The 2019 Pool newsletter, Splash, was mailed to all residents.

Read about this year’s reduced rates and other highlights of the 2019 season.

Water Tower Update

If you have driven by the water tower site recently you have noticed

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that the demolition of the water tower strucAs you may be ture is complete. The aware the Garden City next steps take place Water Department has this week as the NYS been making signifiDEC-required soil cant investments in remediation will take its water distribution place. Once the soil system; we are replachas been removed ing our 83-year-old, one from the site and the million gallon water ground has been testtower, installing a new ed and deemed cleared upgraded water departof any contaminants, ment operating system Wargo Demolition will (SCADA) and communiMayor Theresa Trouvé return and remove cations system, replacthe concrete footings, ing over 1.5 miles of water mains and that supported the old tower, from systematically rehabilitating our well the ground and prep the site for con- sites for more robust operating ability struction. and enhanced security of the water As a reminder, throughout this pro- network. cess the sidewalk in front of the tower As we enter the summer, the volon Old Country Road is closed and ume of water used throughout the will remain closed for the duration of Village increases significantly. We the project, which is expected to take want to remind residents that lawn approximately 12-14 months to com- sprinkling is permitted only from plete. During the duration of the proj- April 16 to November 30 during the ect you might periodically experience hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and traffic on Old Country Road due to 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Properties the entrance and exit of construction with odd numbered addresses are pervehicles; continue to exercise caution mitted to use their sprinklers on odd while driving in the area. If you have numbered days and even numbered any questions or concerns about this or those with no address on even numproject, please contact the Department bered days. of Public Works at 516-465-4003.

We are asking that you be espe-

PSEG Tree Trimming Program

Weather permitting, PSEG-Long Island is scheduled to begin a circuit trim the week of June 10th, a portion of which includes some areas in the village. The following streets have customers that are being notified: • Boylston Street • Chestnut Street • Commander Avenue • Commercial Avenue • Lindbergh Street • Locust Street • Roosevelt Street • Tremont Street

cially diligent this summer with water conservation as the infrastructure improvements being done in the Water Department have put a more significant demand on the system and supply then normal. “As always we strive to provide the highest quality of water and your cooperation in this matter will go towards helping us achieve that goal,” Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco said.

Annual Belmont Festival June 7th

The Village of Garden City and the Garden City Chamber of Commerce

will hold the annual Belmont Festival on Friday, June 7, 2019. Festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. This family-friendly event draws hundreds of residents to Seventh Street every year to enjoy pony rides, face painters, live music, local fare, alfresco dining and much more.

Friday Night Promenades kick off this week

Enjoy hospitality Garden City style every week this summer as the Village of Garden City and the Garden City Chamber of Commerce once again present “Friday Night Promenades” on Seventh Street beginning Friday, June 7. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m.

Seventh Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic and parking beginning at 5:45 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment and plenty of activities for the kids, including balloon art and face painting. Tables and chairs will be set up in the street for additional seating and outdoorå dining and dinner specials will be offered at local eateries along Seventh Street.

Promenade dates (and themes) are as follows: • June 7: Belmont Stakes • June 14: Garden City State of Mind • June 21: Swing into Seventh Street • June 28: Country Western • July 5: Red, White, & Blue • July 12: Rock of Ages • July 19: Luau Garden City Style • July 26: Christmas in July • August 2: Back to the 80’s • August 9: Motown • August 16: Mardi Gras • August 23: Frank Sinatra • August 30: Peace Love & Music • September 6: St. Patrick’s Day • September 13: The Big Pineapple Circus

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Open House | Sat, June 8, 2 - 4pm | 64 Garden St Garden City | $1,149,000 | Linda Brunning | Web# 3096830

Open House | Sat/Sun, June 8 & 9, 1 - 3pm 212 Stewart Avenue, Garden City | $995,000 Christina Riccobono | Web# 3116425

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“Walk-in” movie at Garden City Bird Sanctuary On Saturday night, June 22, the Garden City Bird Sanctuary (GCBS) will become the home of a “walk-in” movie theater! For those of us with memories that go back far enough, there used to be drive-in theaters around Long Island, most notably in Valley Stream and Westbury. Now, get ready for a whole new ambiance as you can enjoy a movie cheaply and under the starry skies while your donation helps keep the GCBS solvent.

The first movie to be shown will be the cult comedy classic “Empire Records” (1995). The movie centers on one incredible day in the lives of the (dysfunctional) employees of a small record store. They want to stop it from being taken over by the chain store “Music Town.” Oh, and there’s one more catch: it happens when a washed up pop singer, Rex Manning, shows up for a record signing. As store employee Mark says, “We mustn’t dwell. No, not today. Not on ‘Rex Manning Day!” The movie has become such a part of 90s pop culture, if you Google “Rex Manning Day,” it will come up as April 8th --- the day in the film.

Have fun and share laughs watching the all-star cast (Maxwell Caulfield, Anthony LaPaglia, Rory Cochrane,

Visit Matera – 2019 European Capital of Culture Wednesday, June 12 at 2 pm Garden City Public Library Discover Matera, one of the most interesting, unusual, and memorable towns in Italy. Elena Florenzano of Thinking Italian will take you on a journey through Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was designated the 2019 European Capital of Culture. Matera is famous for its exten-

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sive cave-dwelling districts called the “Sassi”. Its complex and ancient history illustrates a number of significant stages in human history. All are welcome to enjoy this Armchair Travel program at the Garden City Public Library on Wednesday, June 12 at 2 pm. No registration is necessary. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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Robin Tunney, Renee Zellweger, Ethan Embry, Liv Tyler, and Coyote Shivers) as they defiantly shout, “Damn the Man! Save the Empire!” It also has a killer soundtrack featuring some of the best of 1990s alternative music (The Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Better Than Ezra, The Cranberries and more).

The GCBS is located at 182 Tanners Pond Road in Garden City. We have a great lawn, so bring a chair or a towel.

The gates will open at 8:00 and the movie will start at 8:30. Admission is $5 per person. There will also be memorabilia to be bought and a raffle for a Rex Manning Day shirt, coffee mug, 1995 movie poster, and the soundtrack on CD—a $75 dollar value for just two dollars per raffle! There will also be bottled water and some other goodies for purchase. All proceeds go to the GCBS. The movie is rated PG-13, and we have purchased the rights to show it so that we are in perfect conformity with all applicable copyright laws.

Rain date is June 29. If successful, we will have a different genre of movie once per month during the warm, good weather. So come on down and “Damn the Man! Save the GCBS!”

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The university choir of Ukrainian Catholic University of L’viv, Ukraine, is making their first tour of the United States. Their schedule includes a visit to the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City for a free concert on Friday, June 14 at 7:30 pm. The program will include Ukrainian choral repertoire ranging from ancient works through recently composed pieces. Admission to the concert is free, and free-will donations will be accepted.

The choir made its first trip to the United States in order to sing for the Installation Liturgy of Archbishop Borys Gudziak as Metropolitan of the Archeparchy (Archdiocese) of Philadelphia on June 4. Their tour will include several other stops in the Northeast.

All are invited to this evening of fine choral music, sung by this wonderful ensemble of university students.

For more information, contact Music Director Larry Tremsky at ltremsky@incarnationgc.org.

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Here is a rare view. The photographer is standing in the intersection of Old Country Road and Franklin Avenue looking south. The image was captured at the very beginning of the 20th century. The newly built county courthouse (1900) is on the right as Nassau County came into existence in 1899 after Queens County split in half. On the far left is a trolley car heading south to Hempstead.

Between 1902 and 1912 trolley service existed along the east side of Franklin Avenue between Mineola and Hempstead. A lone primitive automobile can be seen in the middle of Franklin Avenue as the area looks quite desolate.

Remember, the middle of Old Country Road separates the Town of Hempstead from the Town of North Hempstead. Also (and more important) it separates Garden City from Mineola. That means the entire County Seat of government is within Garden City’s borders. It does not pay taxes to Garden City yet Garden City provides services. It has a Mineola zip code and the Mineola railroad station has always serviced it since 1900. So confusing!

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Friends Annual Meeting Garden City Public Library Wednesday, June 19, 7 pm – 8:30 pm The History of Rock & Roll will bring decades of Rock n Roll to life at the Garden City Public Library on Wednesday evening, June 19 at 7 pm.

John Pinna and his band pay homage to the music that is the soundtrack to people’s lives. This musical performance will be tons of fun for all

ages, whether you are recalling your youth or discovering fifties music for the first time. Please join us for a brief annual meeting of The Friends of the Garden City Public Library followed by entertainment and refreshments. Poodle skirts and leather jackets optional! All are welcome! This program is sponsored

by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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Maggie Graney, a Garden City resident and Garden City Middle School student, competed at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association’s (IEA) National Finals on April 27th–28th, 2019, in Harrisburg, PA. Maggie competed as an individual competitor on two different ponies, earning a call back and a third place win. Maggie also competed as a team member for the Olde Towne Equestrian Junior Varsity team and placed 8th in her division on two different horses. Only 18 riders in twelve divisions are eligible to complete at IEA Nationals, out of almost 14,000 riders in 46 states.

IEA is unique in that none of the riders will supply their own horses and tack. Each horse is new and unfamiliar to the rider. Competitors ride horses

Photo by Myrna Treuting that are furnished by the host barn and chosen by random draw. The use of personal tack is not allowed and limited schooling of the horses is permitted.

This equalizes competition variables and tests the horsemanship of the competitors.

Maggie began riding at the age of 2½ and is a student of Myrna Treuting of Olde Towne Equestrian in Selden.

Maggie is also a member of the Olde Suffolk Pony Club, where she mentors younger equestrians in horse knowledge and horsemanship, and competes in show jumping, dressage and quiz, which is a knowledge-based discipline.

Maggie competes in local, regional and national equestrian competitions with her pony, Ziggy.

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Garden City State of Mind With Billy Joel Tribute Band

Cold Spring Harbor Band Friday, June 14th 6 - 10PM 7th Street Garden City

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Local artist is honored in Colonial Williamsburg

Kate Rogers (JWCW president), Meg Trainor (JWCW first vice president), Lillian Forziat, Erin Pratt & Beth Richard (JWCW co-event planners).

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The overnight rain, anathema to artists participating in outdoor art festivals, tip-toed away (fortunately) by 6:00 am as the juried fine artists gathered in and around Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg, VA. They unloaded trucks, trailers and SUVs, and began to set up their canopies and displays for the 56th Annual Arts On The Square Festival. This was the first time that Garden City artist Lillian Forziat participated in this particular fine art event, but she is no stranger to this venue.

Over the past seven years, Lillian has exhibited her still life, seascape, and landscape oil paintings during the fall in this place where hallowed forefathers of our struggle for independence from England left an indelible imprint upon the history of the United States. Here she has attracted an enviable following of patron/collectors, friends and admirers.

“There is a special, almost spiritual feeling here,” she wistfully remarked.

Strolling through this restored Eighteenth Century community, frequenting the restored taverns with their costumed servers and minstrels, and meeting and listening to a Thomas Jefferson, Washington, LaFayette, Paine, and others (who perhaps know more about their namesakes than the originals might have recalled) is a remarkable counterpoint to our modern way of life.

Add to this the incredible spirit and enthusiasm of the members of the Junior Women’s Club of Williamsburg (JWCW).

The JWCW was established in 1954 for civic-minded women to live each day

with a purpose. This non-profit organization supports a wide variety of charities and community services through both financial and volunteer assistance.

They hold several fund-raising events each year and donate the proceeds locally in the form of mini-grants to other non-profit organizations and as scholarship awards to high school seniors.

The Arts On The Square event comprising some 175 jury selected artists is one of these events that is organized and run by the JWCW for the better part of six decades. The festival is situated in Duke of Gloucester (DoG) Street and North Boundary Street that links the Colonial Restoration through the block long Merchants Square to the entrance to the College of William and Mary. The exuberant young women in their JWCW event T-shirts seemed to be everywhere assisting exhibitors and patrons alike, even to the extent of making sure that there was no litter to be found. Together with the congenial and proficient Williamsburg police force they produced an event this community is justifiably proud of.

So it is a distinct privilege that the fine art jurors of this festival awarded First Place in Painting honors to Garden City’s Lillian Forziat for the consistent excellence of her body of fine art oil paintings on display in her double booth.

“This is truly a special tribute to have one’s art honored by such a prestigious organization is such a revered place,” Lillian noted.

Congratulations to Lillian Forziat.

Many of her fine art oil paintings and limited editions may be viewed on her website, http://www.lillianforziat.com

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Garden City PTA News Full Service Plumbing & Heating Boilers n Hot water heaters n Pin hole leaks n Plumbing repairs n Drain cleaning n Heat repairs n Installation of appliances n Installation of toilets & sinks n Water filtration systems n

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Matthew Spirakis received his reward at the Nassau Region PTA Spring Conference

GC student wins NYS PTA Youth Humanitarian Award

On May 15, at the Nassau Region PTA Spring Conference, Garden City juniorS Matthew Spirakis was awarded the NYS PTA Youth Humanitarian Award in Honor of Stanley Marcus.

This award recognizes a junior or senior who best exemplifies the humanitarian principles of Stanley Marcus, who is remembered for his humanitarianism and dedication to youth through zealous volunteer community service.

Matthew’s essay described the focus he places on humanitarianism in his life. His passion for community service and helping others was recognized. Congratulations, Matthew.

Thank you for your support!

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residents who have supported our district and children throughout this past year. We wish you a relaxing summer and look forward to planning and providing informative and fun programs in the upcoming school year.

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Retired GC schools employee to read from book On Monday, June 10, at 7 pm, Tom Phelan will be one of four authors reading from their works at the 13th annual Summer Gazebo Readings, Schoolhouse Green, 145A Merle Ave., Oceanside, NY. Phelan, a retired employee of the Garden City Schools, will read from his latest book, the critically acclaimed “We Were Rich and We

Didn’t Know It: A Memoir of My Irish Boyhood”.

This event, which is free, raises funds through sponsorships to send underprivileged children to Kamp Kiwanis, run by the Kiwanis of New York State.

For information, phone (516)-3785619 or email glanvil3@aol.com.

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Photos: Lobby, The Bristal at North Hills | Exterior, The Bristal at Garden City | Country Kitchen, The Bristal at Westbury

NEARBY LOCATIONS: EAST MEADOW (516) 636.1770 | GARDEN CITY (516) 231.9575 | JERICHO (516) 234.7880 LAKE SUCCESS* (516) 231.1688 | NORTH HILLS (516) 219.8390 | WESTBURY (516) 226.9540 * A Memory Care Only Community

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GC Senior Bridge Results On June 3rd, there were 6½ tables playing. The results: North/South 1--Athena Philippides & Dede Hirsch 2--Marie Thomaidis & Arlene Dausch 3--Pat Dolan & Peggy Farrell

ROTC Cadet recognized by NSDAR Chapter

East/West 1--Liz Tetro & Ellen Moynahan 2--Mickey Norton & Arline Greco 3--Terry Schoenig & Jo Kirby

GC Retired Men’s Club News Upcoming Events June 10 Meeting

June 17 Sandwiches June 24 Meeting

About the G.C. Retired Men’s Club

All Garden City retired men aged 55 and older and non-retired residents

are eligible for membership. Dues are a modest $10 annually. The Club is social and non-partisan.

Meetings are at the GC Senior Center -- noon to 4 pm -- on Mondays and Thursdays. Lunch is served about twice a month. We welcome bridge, poker, cribbage, chess, backgammon and other card and non-card games. Poker players check with John Marino at 248-1770. For more information, call our membership chairman at 327-0226.

Attention students!

Graduated from school? Have an outstanding GPA? Made the honor roll or the Dean’s List? Scored an internship or a study abroad opportunity?

We invite you to send details of any of these things and more, along with your name and contact info, to editor@gcnews.com for a chance to be seen in our paper!

Janet Littlejohn and Louise Rider present Cadet Ashley Johnson with her NSDAR award .

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recognized ROTC Cadet Ashley Johnson of Hofstra University in a ceremony which took place on May 3.

Cadet Johnson was presented with a gold medal, NSDAR award certificate and a cash prize by two members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, Janet Littlejohn and Chapter National Defense Chairman Louise Rider, both of Garden City.

Johnson was chosen for the award for demonstrating outstanding achievement in leadership, academics and patriotism during her time in

the ROTC program.

The selection of an outstanding college level ROTC cadet is an annual event for the Chapter. The group also maintains a similar program for High School ROTC cadets. The NSDAR, a 128-year-old women’s service organization based in Washington DC, has a longstanding history of encouraging and supporting the nation’s military.

Members of the NSDAR must document their direct descent from an American Revolutionary War patriot. Currently the group numbers approximately 185,000 women nationwide.

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Thursday, June 13 at 10 am Computer Workshop – “Introduction to Google Maps and Calendar”.

Basic knowledge of your device is necessary. In this hands-on class, students will learn how to create a Google account and learn how to use Google Maps and Calendar as well as other Google applications; Bring your questions.

Wednesday, June 19 at 1 pm “Mayor Trouvé in Q and A” Mayor Trouvé will visit our Center to speak about the Village and answer any questions you might have.

Tuesday, June 25 at noon Sandwich Luncheon $6, reservations are necessary by visiting the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue with payment.

Please register for any of the above programs except the luncheon by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006.

FOR SENIORS

Upcoming Trips for Seniors

Here are Garden City Recreation and Parks’ trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City.

If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Payment must accompany registrations.

Tuesday, July 23 Trip to the Culinary Institute We will travel by coach bus to the Culinary Institute, school to a number of world class chefs. We will have a tour of the school and then have lunch at Culinary Institute’s Caterina De’Medici Restaurant. When we are done at the school, we will visit a local farm stand where you will have time to shop. The cost of this trip will be $90, checks only, made payable to Rendezvous Travel.

Thursday, August 13 Cruise the Thimble Islands We will board the coach bus to travel to Stony Creek, CT, where we will board

a vessel for a narrated cruise of the Thimble Islands. We will hear the history of these islands as we enjoy our cruise.

We will have lunch at the Chowder Pot and then travel to the Shore Line Trolley Museum where you will have time to tour the museum and have a trolley ride.

This trip will cost $90, checks only, made payable to Rendezvous Travel.

Thursday, October 10 Trip to the Metropolitan Opera to see “Porgy and Bess” We will travel by coach bus to the Opera House where we will see the 7:30 pm performance. You will have time to eat on your own before the show. We will return to Garden City after the performance. Tickets will be $105, checks only, made payable to the Village of Garden City.

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Classes are open to all

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seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip, so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates.

MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Meditation with Connie at Noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1:00 pm TUESDAYS Yoga with Dini at 1 p.m.

Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:15 pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 am THURSDAYS Yoga with Dini at 11:15 am Meditation with Dini at Noon FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1:00 pm

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In honor of the Village of Garden City’s 150th Anniversary, the Garden City News and the Garden City Historical Society are pleased to present a serialization of Mrs. Mildred H. Smith’s iconic “History of Garden City,” which was originally published in 1963. For the next half year we will publish excerpts from the book each week.

Chapter 8 Trains, Trolleys and Automobiles

During the winter, spring and summer of 1900, the rebuilding of the Garden City Hotel went on, and by fall Mr. Hubbell was combing the field for a suitable manager to take charge of the handsome new brick and marble building. The architects had used the same general plan for the new Hotel, but had scaled it up in size, had added two more wings, and had constructed it in five fireproof sections. Inside, they had provided larger and more open lounges, modernly appointed rooms, many more private baths and, as a crowning touch, a “Roman marble swimming pool with shower and needle baths” in the basement. It was a tempting property, and Mr. Hubbell’s choice of J.J. Lannin, one-time head waiter of the Manhattan Beach Hotel, as temporary manager, turned out so well that in 1901 Mr. Lannin leased the Hotel from the Garden City Company and ran it successfully for the next twenty years.

But of greater importance to Garden City and to every other village in the new County was the news, in 1900, that the Pennsylvania Railroad had bought the Long Island Rail Road and would build the longhoped-for East River Tunnel to New York City. Not only did this promise to bring relief from ferry and bridge bottlenecks to long-suffering commuters, but it also promised a boom in Long Island real estate.

Excitement was still high when fresh news came that two electric trolley companies were battling for the franchise to build a cross-County line through Garden City from Mineola, the County seat, to Hempstead and Freeport, and that other plans for an east-west trolley system were also afoot.

By 1902, the Mineola, Hempstead and Freeport Traction Company, having won the battle, began to build its tracks southward on Franklin Avenue from the Mineola terminal at Old Country Road. There was some

worrisome talk that the line would leave Franklin Avenue at Eleventh Street and run down Cherry Valley Avenue and Rockaway Road to West Hempstead, but luckily the route was continued down Franklin Avenue through Garden City.

But just as the line approached Second Street, the trolley company was forced to wage another battle– this time with the Long Island Rail Road, whose West Hempstead tracks crossed the road at this point. The railroad, worried not only by competition from the traction company but also by the additional risk of grade-crossing accidents, refused to grant the line permission to cross its tracks.

To make good its refusal, the railroad immediately went into action and began a series of delaying tactics which lasted for three weeks and which provided an exciting diversion for Garden City and Hempstead citizens. According to Vincent F. Seyfried, an authority on traction history, railroad passenger and handcars were shuttled back and forth over the disputed tracks; arguments raged between superintendents and foremen; crews took sides; steam locomotives, on twelve-hour shifts, blockaded the road; and legal controversies between the rivals and the Railroad Commission made headlines in The Sentinel.

The deadlock was final broken by the Commission in favor of the traction company, and trolley tracks were quickly laid. On May 29th the first through car triumphantly left Johren’s Hotel in Mineola, “rolled down Franklin Avenue on the east side of the street, a cloud of dust swirling behind it,” defiantly crossed the railroad’s various tracks, and swung down Hempstead’s Main Street and on to Freeport, where a brass band and salutes from a small cannon heralded its safe arrival.

The new trolley line achieved immediate and continued success.

Inexpensive, convenient and intimate in character, it was soon carrying delighted customers from the villages on its routes to the Mineola Fair Grounds in the spring and fall, to the new Court House, to the harbors and beaches of Freeport, and to and from the growing village of Garden City.

There is no doubt that the line played an important part in developing Garden City and that it definitely earmarked Franklin Avenue as its main thoroughfare. In fact,

The Garden City Hotel, rebuilt in 1900 after the fire, achieved a new popularity with the coming of the automobile age. by 1905 workmen and skilled craftsmen were “riding the cars” to the corner of Fifth Street, where St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and parish house were being built.

And a few years later, Mr. Hubbell and Directors of the Garden City Company were pacing off the northwest corner of Seventh Street for the new-fangled automobile garage they had decided to build.

Automobiles were a fairly common sight I Garden City in the early 1900’s, due largely to William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., millionaire industrialist and sportsman, who often came to stay at the Hotel, bringing his latest foreign or domestic car with him.

Other new devotees of the new sport came too, and before long Stanley Steamers, Panhards, Fiats, Pope Toledos and Renaults were careening around Garden City’s dusty streets by day, and were being housed at might in hastily built wooden sheds next to the stables.

Vanderbilt had won the world’s speed record in 1902, clocking 76.08 mph in a Mors, and had clinched it two years later with a record 92.08 mph in a Mercedes. He had raced and experimented with foreign and domestic cars here and abroad, only to find that the latter were decidedly inferior. Hoping to convince American manufacturers to improve the domestic product and eager to encourage organized racing here, he persuaded the American Automobile

Association in 1904 to hold a race in New York State with himself as sponsor and as donor of the trophy.

Convinced that Long Island was the logical place for the race, Mr. Vanderbilt invited members of the committee to stay with him as his guests at the Garden City Hotel during the planning session. To judge from results, it was a successful move. Not only was the race to be called the Vanderbilt Cup Race, but the course chosen was a roughly triangular one, encircling Garden City by way of Nassau County roads and turnpikes. Ten laps on this course, the committee decided, would give natives and visitors an opportunity to see the cars and racers, and would bring the total length of the race to the desired 285 miles. October 8, 1904 was the date set for the great event, and invitations were accordingly sent out.

The response from German, French and Italian racers and manufacturers was gratifying, as was that of American contestants.

County officials were harder to deal with, but finally gave their permission for specified roads–the Jericho, Bethpage and Hempstead turnpikes as well as necessary cross roads– to be used for the course, provided that the cars be safely piloted by a man on a bicycle through the neutralized sections of Hempstead and Hicksville.

By the end of September, Garden

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William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., acting as starter for the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race.

George Robertson, first American winner, in his Locomobile.

City and nearby villages were full of visitors, cars, racers and mechanics; and the week of practicing which followed provided a fascinating series of minor accidents, breakdowns and emergencies. But on the given day at 5 AM Mr. Vanderbilt climbed into his white Mercedes and left the Garden City Hotel for the packed grandstand in Westbury, where he was to act as starter for the eighteen contestants. From all accounts every sort of mishap occurred that early morning during the attempted starts at two minute intervals: brakes and gears jammed, engines stalled, and competing cars either limped or were pushed to the starting line or left it with a thundering roar. According to one clipping, Mr. Vanderbilt had taken it all calmly, until, extending his starting salute to the third American [car], he was almost seared by the burst from the protruding exhaust pipe as reddish flames and biting fumes accompanies the departure of the Simplex.” In the end only two cars, both French, finished the race,

but everyone had such an exhilarating time that the second Vanderbilt Cup Race was assured.

Not only the second, but the third and fourth Cup races as well, were held on Nassau County roads. But each year, as accidents and tragedies mounted in proportion to larger crowds and increasing speeds, it became more and more evident that this type of road racing could not continue. To solve the problem Mr. Vanderbilt, in 1906, formed the Long Island Motor Parkway, Inc., with himself as president, for the purpose of building a safe, fenced-in automobile toll road through central Long Island with bridges and overpasses spanning all roads and railroad tracks.

Once again Garden City was made the center of operations, while the rights of way were bought and arranged for, toad beds surveyed, road surfaces experimented with and the twelve toll entrances planned.

The Parkway was to run through the north-eastern corner of garden

Long Island Motor Parkway’s toll house in Garden City, one of twelve identical lodges designed by John Russell Pope.

City. By 1909, when the section from the Village to Bethpage was finished, Garden City not only had a temporary toll and entrance lodge just east of the bridgecrossing at Clinton Road, but also the main Parkway Office close beside it. Although the permanent toll lodge, charmingly designed in French provincial style

by John Russell Pope, was built soon afterwards, in 1911, the Parkway office had to wait several years for its permanent building. Both are now private residences, and easily recognized.

Road sections from Lakeville Road to Garden City and from Bethpage to Ronkonkoma were all but finished the next year, so that by 1910 the $3,500,000 Long Island Motor Parkway was completed. Races had been held on completed sections during the three previous years, but by 1911 the

New York State Legislature abolished road racing of any kind, and subsequent Vanderbilt Cup Races had to be held elsewhere.

The new toll road, however, was by this time coming into its own as a safe and convenient automobile road. Even before its completion, Garden City had so many automobile enthusiasts that the Garden City Company had built, in 1907, the steel and cement fireproof garage which is still in use on Seventh Street–a building large enough at that time to house eighty cars as well as a repair shop and motor cab service.

Since very few people drove their own cars or carriages at this period, the Company also converted one of its old houses opposite the garage into a boarding house for chauffeurs and coachmen.

Men's Health Seminar: “Live Well, Feel Better” Men and their loved ones are invited to join Aaron E. Katz, MD, chairman of NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Department of Urology, and a panel of experts to learn how to improve their health and lifestyle on Saturday, June 22, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The 2019 Men’s Health Seminar will be held at the NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center,

located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.

Keynote speaker Frank Lipman, MD, MD, a renowned functional medicine physician and New York Times best-selling author, will discuss “How to be Well in a Challenging World.”

Prestigious NYU Winthrop Hospital Physicians will educate, inspire, and

engage attendees on topics related to prostate cancer, PSA, low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Also on the program this year will be new treatment options for BPH and voiding dysfunction, brain health, heart health, weight loss, stress management, and much more. All lectures and workshops will include time for questions

and answers.

Admission is free, but registration is required. To register or for a complete list of speakers and the agenda for the day, please visit www.menshealthseminar.com For questions concerning the event, please call the event coordinator at (516) 663-2316.

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

The Democratic Impeachment Conundrum

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BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

uch of the Democratic left is determined to pressure the House toward impeaching President Trump. This may well be a questionable political strategy.

Of course, the impeachment push follows the release of a report by special prosecutor William Muller which essentially exonerated Mr. Trump of charges that he or his campaign colluded with Russians, but did not reach a conclusion on possible obstruction of justice charges in connection with the ongoing investigations. Although Attorney General William Barr, a Trump appointee, and Rod Rosenstein, former Deputy Attorney General, stated a belief that there was no obstruction by Mr. Trump, some Democrats claim that Mr. Trump is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors, the constitutional standard for impeachment.

At present between 40 and 60 House members have come out for impeachment, joined by a number of Democratic presidential candidates. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has voiced hesitancy about impeachment, and Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden has been very circumspect. However, there is growing pressure within Ms. Pelosi’s Democratic caucus, and among Democratic activists, to proceed.

The polling on impeachment is murky but not particularly favorable to proponents.

In a NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll of registered voters conducted in May, 49% opposed impeachment hearings, 19% favored them and 32% thought that Congress should keep investigating Mr. Trump.

While these results are not a complete endorsement of moving on, most voters are obviously not in an impeachment mode at this time.

One obvious problem for the pro- impeachment forces is the calendar. The United States will be electing a new president in 2020 and the political season is already well underway.

Democratic debates will be commencing shortly and we are only about seven months away from the first primaries. Many people no doubt believe that Mr. Trump’s continuation in office should be decided by voters rather than members of Congress.

Another problem is investigation fatigue. After two years of

collusion charges that were not substantiated by Mr. Mueller, many people have seen enough.

Swing district Democratic members report not being asked about impeachment by their constituents, as voters want to talk about topics like health care or even climate change.

Another practical issue is that there is no realistic possibility that impeachment by the House will actually result in the removal of President Trump. Under the Constitution, a two thirds majority of the Senate is required for removal following an impeachment trial.

Given that the Republicans currently enjoy a 53 to 47 majority in the Senate, the chances of 67 senators actually voting to remove Mr. Trump are close to nil. (Of course, if the president were somehow forced out of office, you wonder whether the Democrats would regard Mike Pence as much of an improvement.) But the major point is that putting the country through impeachment proceedings followed by a trial in the Senate with no prospect of success might be regarded by many voters as a waste of time, an exercise in futility and one more example of endless Washington bickering.

Finally, and perhaps most significantly, the Democrats would seriously endanger their House majority by proceeding to impeachment. In winning 235 seats and a majority in 2018, Democrats won 31 districts that were carried by President Trump, including 21 districts where a freshman member was elected. These Trump-leaning areas are unlikely to be enthusiastic about impeachment, but some votes from members in these districts will be required to get the Democrats the necessary 218 vote majority to move impeachment forward. (There is only one likely Republican impeachment supporter.) This is a dreaded high-profile vote that could cost a number of members their seats.

Democrats don’t come to me for political advice, but if they did, I would tell them to lose the impeachment idea. There are so many better issues to advance, such as health care and the cost of college. Even the President’s temperament is fair game. But impeachment is the wrong fight at the wrong time.

Garden City’s Gayden Wren to direct “The Gondoliers”

Gayden Wren Gayden Wren, who grew up in Garden City and became an internationally respected authority on the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan, has resumed the director’s chair for the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island’s 2019 production of the classic Savoy opera “The Gondoliers”, with full orchestra, touring Long Island this month. Though he’s been a member of the company since 1975, it’s the first full production that Wren has directed for the company since 2007.

“I’ve never left the company entirely, but I’ve been occupied with other things,” said Wren, who for the past three years has toured Long Island and beyond as country singer/songwriter Tennessee Walt. “But when the chance to do ‘The Gondoliers’ came up, I couldn’t resist. It’s such a funny story, and the music is so beautiful, that once I started thinking about it I simply couldn’t say no.”

Directed by Wren, who is the author of “A Most Ingenious Paradox: The Art of Gilbert & Sullivan” (Oxford University Press, 2001), and with music directed by Hyojung Helena Kim, “The Gondoliers” is the most effortlessly beautiful of the Gilbert & Sullivan operas, with a typically zany plot about a pair of gondoliers whose carefree life is disrupted when it turns out that one of them is the long-lost king of Barataria—but nobody

can tell which one of them.

The score for “The Gondoliers” is packed with famous songs, including the pining ballad “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes,” the rattling patter song “In Enterprise of Martial Kind,” the ingenious argument quartet “In a Contemplative Fashion” and the bouncy “Rising Early in the Morning.” The opera is a merry farce that’s as funny now as it was a century ago. It’s guaranteed fun for the whole family.

The cast includes more than a dozen of the company’s finest singers and dancers, more than meeting the challenge of “The Gondoliers”, which famously contains two of everything: two tenors, two sopranos, two patter baritones, two basses and so on. Vincenzo Fiorito and Henry Horstmann play the supposed brothers Marco and Giuseppe, with Kara Vertucci and Victoria Isernia as their wives, Gianetta and Tessa. Ben Salers and Terry Hochler play the Duke and Duchess of Plaza Toro, with Lauren Delucia as their daughter Casilda and Jonathan Quarant as the drummer boy Luiz. Chris Jurak plays the sinister Don Alhambra, with Jordan Breslow as Antonio, Robert Del Monte as Giorgio, Patricia Gallagher as Giulia, Delaney Page as Vittoria and Mary DeMarco Lee as Luiz’s mother, Inez. “ ‘The Gondoliers’ is unlike any other Gilbert & Sullivan opera,” Wren said. “It’s almost two operas rolled into one, as a group of Spaniards— led by the fearsome Grand Inquisitor, Don Alhambra—run around trying to sort out the plot while a group of Italians just want to relax, flirt, sing a few songs and enjoy themselves. The whole thing comes together at the end, but until them literally nobody really understands what’s going on. Except, of course, the audience, who can count on a great time from beginning to end.”

“The Gondoliers” will be seen at the Parkway School in East Meadow on June 22, at Manhattan’s Riverside Theater on June 23, at the Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington on June 29, and at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale on June 30. Admission is $30, with seniors and children $25. For further information, call (516) 485-5953 or visit www.gilbertandsullivanli.com.

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St. Joseph School mock trial

On Saturday, May 18th, the St. Joseph School Mock Trial Team participated in the 17th annual Catholic Middle School Mock Trial Program. The twenty-one member team joined over 200 other students from 13 area Catholic schools at St. John’s Law School to argue Billings v.

Pearson, a civil mock trial case based on the topic of cyberbullying.

The students spent weeks being mentored by two trial attorneys, Joseph Marchese and Karla Guerra, who discussed the relevant statues, helped the students prepare their cases and practice their roles. On the day of the mock trial, they presented their cases against teams from other area Catholic schools in a realistic setting with local judges, law school faculty and alumni acting as judges.

The team consisted of seventh and eighth graders, but despite their young age, they acted like real trial lawyers, thinking on their feet, making their arguments with conviction, and then awaiting the verdict. The program provided St. Joseph School students a wonderful opportunity to get an insider’s view of our legal system, develop analytical and reasoning skills and practice public speaking.

They also got to see the law in action and began to think critically about the law as a force for social good.

The students did an outstanding job and are already looking forward to next year’s event!

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SUBMITTED BY THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY It’s been approximately four months since NYU Winthrop began offering ambulance service in the Village and the partnership has been positive for both the Village and the hospital.

Justin Burke, director of external affairs for NYU Winthrop, provided an update on the frequency and nature of service calls between January 7, 2019 and May 17, 2019. During this time period, ambulance crews responded to 658 calls, 71 percent of which were for chest pains, shortness of breath and/or fainting. Secondary calls were trauma-related involving falls and motor vehicle accidents. Further, crews performed 523 transports to area hospitals during this same time period.

“I think this has been a great partnership. We are very happy with the way things are going and we can only hope the community is as happy as we are,” Mr. Burke said. “We’ve been neighbors for over one hundred years and it’s great to be so entrenched at this point in time.”

Mayor Theresa Trouvé agreed, adding, “I think your presence here in the Village makes people feel very secure.”

The two-year agreement with NYU Winthrop provides service 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Two new ambulances fitted with brand new equipment each have one EMT and one paramedic

EMTs Wesley Powell and Ashley Adler, one of several crews providing ambulance service in the Village. aboard. Ambulances are stationed at the St. Paul’s campus. The switch to a private service provider was one of the items on the Board’s priority list adopted in 2017.

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Junior Girl Scout Troop 1426 earns Bronze Award

Members of Girl Scout Troop 1426 visit the Covanta Waste Facility in Westbury in November 2018 in preparation for their Bronze Award

Garden City Sports Wrap-Up 2019 On June 28th, the Garden City News will be publishing our annual salute to village and scholastic athletic teams

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Congratulations to the fifth grade Girl Scout Troop 1426 of Garden City for earning their Bronze Awards on May 17, at the Garden City Middle School. They include: Emily Pelter, Meredith Breen, Dana Heckleman, Sara Shamail, Sarah Phinney, Charlotte Debler, Juliet Powers, Isabella Parlanti, Isabella Fuertes, Sarah Tusiani-Eng, Bridget Macchio, Megan Joseph and Brinley Davis.

For their Bronze Award project, Troop 1426 visited the Cradle of Aviation Museum to learn about how food waste decomposes and is reused.

They also toured the Covanta Waste Facility in Westbury, New York to learn about what happens to our waste

in Garden City.

From these educational experiences, they decided for their take action project, to educate their schools about the problem of food waste in our cafeteria. They girls said they see children throwing our food every day and wanted to offer strategies to reduce food waste and promote the used of reusable materials which are better for the environment. They created a video about food waste in schools, wrote and delivered morning announcements to spread awareness among their peers and created posters about the problem to be hung in the school cafeteria in March.

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Raymond F. Burke, formerly of Garden City, passed away on May 31, 2019 at the age of 85.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their seven children, Laura Hecker, David Burke, Douglas Burke, Joanne Dellaero, Mary Burke, Beth Richardson and Brian Burke, as well as 15 grandchildren.

He served in the Navy as a pilot.

His career started at New England Telephone and he rose through the ranks of AT&T to become Chief Counsel of NYNEX. He was a long time board member of the Loblolly community in Hobe Sound, Florida where he was greatly admired. Celebration of Life service to take place in Loblolly on

Raymond F. Burke November 12, 2019.

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Terry Ferrari, once deemed the ‘most beautiful girl on television’, passed away on May 11, 2019 in Garden City, formerly of Manhasset, NY, surrounded by her loving family.

Her trademark bright green eyes captured the hearts of many. Unbeknownst to Terry, her sister, Kitty, submitted Terry’s picture to Seventeen Magazine thus starting her illustrious long career as one of the top models in New York. Terry (aka Terry Thomas) became Miss Subway, which was an instrumental force in launching a promising future career in modeling and TV. Terry’s million dollar smile graced the covers of numerous magazines including the cover girl for Look, Mademoiselle, True Romance, Family Circle and a variety of others. Not only was she featured on the covers, she also appeared in numerous advertisements including Coca-Cola ads and billboards. She was well noted as the “Coca-Cola Soda Fountain Girl” painted by Norman Rockwell.

Terry also was the recipient of multiple beauty pageant awards including runner up Miss New York, Miss Holland and Miss Television for CBS. She also appeared on the Gary Moore Show, What’s My Line and many others. Terry worked alongside movie icons including Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor and Ava Gardner.

In addition to making the first live TV commercial featuring the U.S. Rubber Company, Terry appeared on the stage as a regular on the Jackie Gleason Show where her soon to be husband, Fred, would wait patiently by the backstage door to greet her at the end of the show.

Terry was a native New Yorker and attended Villa MariaAcademy. Terry had given up her career to become a wife, mother and dedicate her time for the better good of her community in which she lived. Terry was chairperson for the annual St. Mary’s Parish Ball. As President of the Woman’s Club of Flower Hill from 1969 – 1971, Terry orchestrated many charity drives and philanthropic events.

She served as a girls scout leader in the Manhasset community and was a member of the St. Mary’s and Garden City Rosary Societies, on the board of the Garden City Women’s Club, and The League of Women Voters.

Terry and her husband Fred purchased their first home in South Strathmore, Manhasset in 1955. They moved to Flower Hill, Manhasset in 1966. Terry and Fred enjoyed travelling, raising their children and raising prize winning Doberman Pinchers. One of the Dobermans was featured in the Westminster Show as “Best in Show”.

Terry is predeceased by her husband, a 5th Marine Division war hero, Fred Ferrari, who was the recipient of two purple hearts.

She is survived by her children, Mary (John) Searson, Theresa (Ron) Furman, and Fred (Susan) Ferrari, Jr. and 7 grandchildren, Ryan (Kim) Furman, Michael (Lauren) Furman, Catherine Furman, Freddy Ferrari, Elizabeth Furman, Thomas Ferrari, and Jimmy Searson and 2 great grandchildren, Conor and Caroline Furman.

Terry’s kind spirit and party loving ways will remain forever in the hearts of her family and friends.

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WPOA welcomes new Library trustee, board members From page 6 (the WPOA officers’ table) donated to the WPOA by Councilman Muscarella and Receiver of Taxes Clavin. This was a very kind donation, we actually have two new banners, and we greatly appreciate them. We are really proud and excited to receive this donation --- we are trying to be advanced with banners and our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and the banners will hang outside our meetings and public events in the community... I thank you all for your vote of confidence in me, and I am looking forward to a terrific year ahead,” Vernice said.

Town of Hempstead Councilman Muscarella, whose twin brother is Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella, visited at the June 4 meeting in Homestead School and praised the work of the WPOA to unite community members. He is the brother of former WPOA President Paul D. Muscarella who passed away in 2010.

“Thirty years ago I moved to Garden City over by St. Anne’s Church. I was followed here by one of my brothers, Paul Muscarella, as he got a jump on me by joining the Western POA before I did. I knew the WPOA then was 10 deep but I knew by Paul joining that he would add so much to the organization.

Paul is no longer with us, and this com-

ment is overdue -- tonight I thank the Western Property Owners’ Association for keeping Paul alive in spirit and doing what you all do within the community. I was just referred to as ‘Paul’ by a resident and I’d take that any day of the week. I hope to be both a reflection of my brother Paul and of you as a new town councilman and as a WPOA member,”he said. Muscarella was appointed to the Town Board of Hempstead on April 16 after the resignation of former Second District Councilman Edward Ambrosino in early April.

Two WPOA scholarships

Vernice spoke about two $500 scholarships from the WPOA that she was prepared to award to GCHS students on Thursday, June 6.

A new WPOA scholarship is dedicated in memory of past WPOA Presidents John Traxler, Thomas Whalen and Paul J. Muscarella (current Councilman Thomas Muscarella’s brother).

According to Vernice the scholarship recipients to be recognized by the WPOA Thursday are very dedicated to community service and student life at Garden City High School.

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First couples of the WPOA 2019: Nick Vernice and WPOA President Roseann Vernice with Darlene Michon and WPOA Vice President TJ Michon. topic at this week’s meeting. Vanna Daniels, director and owner of Our Precious Angels located at 91 Chester Avenue, right around the corner from asked about the Village of Garden City addressing the speeds of turning cars in proximity to where children attending her daycare center are dropped off, picked up or taken on light

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WPOA welcomes new Library trustee, board members From page 40 consider. Daniels told the WPOA that she has experienced a great relationship with the Garden City Police and that an officer was nearby the childcare center’s location earlier in the day, so she was comfortable explaining issues with GCPD. In fact the police department advised Daniels that the WPOA could assist, and that their meeting was on June 4 at Homestead School.

“We have gone around the neighborhoods and on field trips to Edgemere Park where the police help us cross as we walk. They wave and walk us directly into the park so we have a nice relationship,” she said.

Rich Vallely, WPOA liaison to the Traffic Commission, reminded her and other residents that any changes to speed limits or configuration along New Hyde Park Road would need to be addressed to Nassau County as it’s a county road, not a village road, and that would involve more time and more coordinated discussions. He says the first step would be contacting Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson for ideas on GCPD enforcement in the area, then formal applications to be on the next Traffic Commission meeting agenda in September, as traditionally the Commission does not meet during summer. The Commission meets once every two months and the last meeting was recent; on May 23.

“There are two separate issues -one, the posted speed limit in Garden City is 30 miles per hour, that is the posted limit. Where you see schools it is reduced down to 20 MPH. Whether that will apply to the streets with your business, I don’t know as that needs clarification,” Vallely explained.

Another West resident asked about increasing frequency and concerns over the truck traffic on Clinch Avenue, bringing up a recurring theme with Garden City’s north-south main thoroughfares that directors of the CPOA have scrutinized since 2016 and urged the village and police department to remain vigilant on. Village Trustees Stephen Makrinos and Robert Bolebruch of the WPOA are both former chairpersons of the Garden City Traffic Commission.

As they listened to Vallely field the questions on truck traffic on Clinch, they nodded in agreement about issues of consistency with police enforcement and pulling trucks over.

Vallely concluded the discussion on truck traffic up and down Clinch Avenue by saying he expects any negative circumstances and situations with the trucks heading through to only get worse and be amplified with construction for the LIRR Third Track project.

Third Track: Greenridge Avenue residents want Village Engineers help

Residents Kent and Karen Reiter attended the Tuesday, June 4 WPOA

The 2019-2020 WPOA officers and directors at the June 4 year-end meeting.

Seated: nominee for Library Board trustee from the West, Germaine Greco; director Lauren Fonseca, WPOA President Roseann Vernice and director Gloria Weinrich. standing: Directors Nick Vernice and Austin Murphy, Treasurer Arnold Finamore, director Tom Natasi, WPOA Vice President TJ Michon, and Secretary Joe Ra. meeting and listened as Trustee Makrinos said there was a plan for construction staging along the northern border of the village near the New Hyde Park Road LIRR crossing. Mrs. Reiter was appalled that with the reorganization of the Board of Trustees back on April 8, the three trustees named as LIRR Third Track Committee in the board appointments, a village engineer was not a part of the team, and the trustees in this role are not professional engineers she could approach with questions on the project, with regards to the right-of-ways the LIRR has literally in the Reiters’ and neighbors’ backyards.

“Can you explain to me who in the village is reviewing engineering plans from LIRR and why can’t we hire consulting firm Vertex (of Weymouth, Mass.) like sister villages Floral Park, Mineola and New Hyde Park have?

Your trio of trustees are very intelligent but you are not engineers,” she asked.

Vertex actually was hired by the Village of Garden City (on a contract not to exceed $15,000, approved by the Board of Trustees) two years ago in May of 2017 -- just after the LIRR Third Track’ Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) document was published. On its company website Vertex’s specialties are explained as Forensic Consulting, Engineering Design, Construction, and Environmental solutions.

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as well as a series of meetings between Village of New Hyde Park officials and

Unveiling new WPOA banners on June 4 are Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin with new WPOA President Roseann Vernice, new WPOA Vice President TJ Michon and Town of Hempstead Councilman (and West resident) Thomas Muscarella.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Universe of Stories!

Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club 2019 Registration begins on Monday, June 17 at 9:30 am for the Tweens and Teens “Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Club! Once you sign-up, you can submit book review cards in the Tweens and Teens room, via email to laurag@ gardencitypl.org, or online (www.gardencitypl.org). Tweens and teens who submit one review will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes.

Submit one review and you’ll be invited to our End of Summer Tasting Party on Monday, August 12, which has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Registration is ongoing until Thursday, August 8 and is for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2019 only. Reviews must be submitted no later than Friday, August 9. This year’s raffle prizes include: • AirPods • Ice-Cream Maker • $60 7th Street Gift Card Package ($20 Gift Cards to Dunkin Donuts, Burger Spot, and GC Pizza) • $50 Gift Card to Amazon • $50 Gift Card to Target • $50 Gift Card to Simon Malls (including Roosevelt Field Mall) • Plus a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card will be awarded to the tween or teen who reads the most books!

The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win!

Teen Crochet Club for Community Service

Earn community service by crocheting items that will be donated to charity during our Teen Crochet Club for Community Service, which will be held on the following Mondays, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5.

Beginners welcome. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2019. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 18 at 10 am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Teens can sign up for as many or as little days as they choose. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice-Cream Social

Sign up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club at our Summer Reading Ice-Cream Social kick-off event. The Ice Cream Social will be held on Monday, July 1, 7 pm–8 pm.

Ice-cream will be served and we will play Just Dance on the Nintendo Switch and sing karaoke. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2019. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 18 at 10 am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Rockets and Airplane Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman

Join us for Rockets and Airplane Science with science teacher Chris Buchman on Tuesday, July 2, 4 pm–5 pm. Students will build different types of rockets and airplanes and then take them home. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2019. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 18 at 10 am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Film Club

The Young Adult Department will be hosting a Film Club on the following Wednesdays, 12 pm–1 pm: July 3, 10, 17, and 24. Teens will use the library’s iPads and work in teams to create 2-minute trailers during this four-week program. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2019. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 18 at 10 am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Teens will be signed up for all four sessions. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids for Community Service

Our summer session of Cards for Hospitalized Kids will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 4 pm–5 pm. Earn community service hours by making

Garden City Library closed Sundays in summer The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sunday for the summer beginning Father’s Day on June 16.

The Library will be open on Sunday June 2 and June 9. The Library’s regular hours from Monday through Saturday remain unchanged. Regular Sunday hours will

resume after Labor Day beginning Sunday, September 8. You can visit the Library 24/7 at www.gardencitypl.org to access online services such as electronic databases and downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and periodicals.

cards for children in hospitals. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2019. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 18 at 10 am online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org).

Final Exam Study Session

Studying for final exams at the Library? Then stop by the large meeting room in the lower level and study on Tuesday, June 18, 3:30 pm–5 pm.

We will have tables and chairs set up for students to study as well as provide pizza and soda. This program is for middle school and high school students grades 6-12 studying for final exams. Registration began Tuesday, June 4 at 10 am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teens and Tots Training Sessions

Teens and Tots is a summer volunteer program where tweens and teens read to children and do a craft at the Garden City Pool. Teens and Tots training will be offered for tweens and teens entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2019 on the following days: • Wednesday, June 26, 3:30 pm-5 pm • Thursday, June 27, 3:30 pm-5 pm Sign-up for the two June training sessions begins on Tuesday, June 4 at 10 am online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Young adults are required to attend at least one training session in order to volunteer for Teens and Tots at the Garden City Pool during the summer. Volunteers who have done training in previous years are not required to attend a training session again. Teens and Tots will be held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 11 am–11:30 am, in July and the beginning

of August. Sign-up for days begins Monday, June 17 at 9:30 am; you must have been trained or signed-up for a training in order to sign-up for days.

Teen Feedback Needed on New Young Adult Fiction

This year, Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta is serving on the 2020 Best Fiction for Young Adults (BFYA) Book List committee for the Young Adult Library Services Association (a division of the American Library Association) and is looking for teen volunteers ages 12–18 to provide feedback on recent young adult fiction. Eligible books are those published between November 1, 2018 and December 15, 2019 and aimed at teens aged 12-18. Volunteers will earn community service credit and will be assigned books to read throughout the year. If interested or for more information, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.

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.

Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ category/teen-reviews/).

Reviews can be submitted via our online submission form, which can be found here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/ submit-a-teen-review/. 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.

GC Public Library Board to meet There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, June 10 at 7:30 pm at the Garden City Public Library in the Library’s Board Room.

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The newly sworn Officers of Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter.

From left: Chapter Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra; Nancy Mettz; Janice Derr, Doris Lombard; Abagael Fagan; Deborah McCauley; Isabelle Smith.

New DAR members Debra Bremer (left) and Carleen Menkes are sworn in by Leslie Dimmling.

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, ended their calendar year at a busy meeting on May 18th, as outgoing Chapter Regent Leslie Barnum Dimmling passed her authority to incoming Chapter Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra.

Following a business meeting, the Chapter honored Sheriff Albert Pfitzmayer with an award for Patriotism.

A Korean War Veteran, Pfitzmayer served 27 years in the US Navy as a first class officer in demolition and diving. His later years were as a crime scene investigator.

He presently serves with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Pfitzmayer spoke about his career, and was kind enough to present the Chapter with a 9/11 memorial flag.

Two new DAR members were sworn in at the meeting, Debra Bremer and Carleen Menkes. This has been a bumper year for the Garden City-based chapter, which has seen more than half a dozen new DAR members enter their ranks, in addition to several transfers.

Members of the 128-year-old NSDAR, a women’s service organization, must document their descent from an American Revolutionary Patriot in order to gain admission.

A new slate of Chapter Officers was sworn in to a two year term of office at this meeting, by Leslie Dimmling, who with this action completes six years of service as Chapter Regent. The new Officers of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter are : Carla Hall D’Ambra, Regent; Abagael Fagan, Vice Regent; Nancy Mettz, Registrar; Deborah McCauley, Recording Secretary; Janice Derr, Corresponding Secretary; Dori Lombard, Treasurer; Isabelle Smith, Director.

Dimmling, who will be sworn in as the DAR NY State Recording Secretary in June in Washington DC, thanked the women of her board, who supported her during her term of office. She expressed confidence that the chapter members will be equally supportive of their new board.

Dimmling then presented new Chapter Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra with her official “Chapter Regent “ pin, which has the long and sentimental history of being passed from regent to regent. The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter will celebrate 90 years as a chapter this December.

Following all these ceremonies, the chapter took a break for a celebratory luncheon, which boasted a “circus” theme to honor the outgoing Regent, Leslie Barnum Dimmling, who shares family roots with circus showman PT Barnum. Janet Littlejohn finished the meeting with an interesting presentation on conservation, a DAR topic of concern since 1909. The chapter will resume its meetings in September.

Chapter National Defense Chairman Louise Rider (left) and Leslie Dimmling, present Sheriff Albert Pfitzmayer with his DAR certificate for patriotism.

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News from the Children’s Room Book Buddies Grades 3–5

If your child needs help with homework or reading, have them team up with a Young Adult Volunteer. There is no registration required. The volunteers will be available Mondays on July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29th from 2 pm–3 pm, and on Wednesdays on July 3, 10, 17 and 24th from 10:30 am–11:30 am.

This will take place in the Children’s Room.

Summer Reading Club 2019: A Universe of Stories

Summer Reading Club registration starts Monday, June 17 at 9:30 am in the Children’s Room.

Non-residents can register beginning June 24, at 9:30 am. Online registration, when required, is on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) at 10:00 am on the date stated.

Priority will be given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Nonresidents will be accommodated on a space available basis.

KICK-OFF SHOW – *“MAGIC BEYOND IMAGINATION” WITH MAGIC BOB MCENTEE! Thursday, June 20 at 7:00 pm Tickets are required. Online registration for tickets begins Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

Wednesday night at 7:00 pm is Family Night at the Garden City Public Library! Programs are for children ages 2½ - grade 5 and their families. *FAMILY MOVIE (TBD) Wednesday, July 3 No registration required. Attendees accommodated on a first-come, first served basis. *STAR GAZING WITH SCIENCE TEACHER CHRIS BUCHMAN. Wednesday, July 10 In case of rain, Chris Buchman will help families make their own constellation viewing jar. Online registration begins Tuesday, July 2. *A UNIVERSE OF ANIMALS. Wednesday, July 17 Live animal show with Jason from Green Meadow Farm. Online registration for tickets begins Tuesday, July 9.

TALENT SHOW, PART 1 Wednesday, July 24 Performers must be entering grades K-5 in Fall 2019.

Registration for performers begins Monday, June 17 at 9:30 am in the Children’s Room.

TALENT SHOW, PART 2 Wednesday, July 31 Performers must be entering grades K-5 in Fall 2019.

Registration for performers begins Monday, June 17 at 9:30 am in the Children’s Room.

The Astros Read-to-Me Club for Children

For ages 2½-5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2019). Registration from Monday, June 17 at 9:30 am through Tuesday, August 6 at 9:00 pm in the Children’s Room only. Non-residents can register beginning June 24 at 9:30 am.

MONDAY STORYTIMES For children ages 6 months-5 years (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2019).

July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. No registration necessary! Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Space is limited, so please arrive promptly.

RHYME TIME (Ages 6-29 mos.) With an adult at 10:00 am.

YOU AND YOUR TODDLER (Ages 2½-3½) With an adult at 11:30 am.

LITTLE LISTENERS (Ages 3-5, not entering kindergarten in Fall 2019) At 1:30 pm.

Tuesday Morning Programs

For children ages 2½-5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2019) and an adult.

Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required beginning at 10 am on the date stated.

Priority given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space available basis. *FUN SCIENCE WITH CHRIS BUCHMAN July 2 at 11:00 am Online registration begins Tuesday, June 25. *YOGA WITH CINDY VALENTINE July 9 at 11:00 am Bring a mat or towel.

Online registration begins Tuesday, July 2. *JUMP FOR JOY WITH JOYCE ODDO July 16 at 11:00 am Online registration begins July 9. *MAKE A 3-D ALIEN SCULPTURE WITH SAMANTHA RAITEN July 23 at 11:00 am Online registration begins Tuesday, July 16. *MAKE A SPACESHIP WITH A TIME FOR KIDS July 30 at 11:00 am Online registration begins Tuesday, July 23.

The Aliens Summer Reading Club

For children entering grades K-5 in Fall 2019.

Registration from Monday, June 17 at 9:30 am through Tuesday, August 6 at 9:00 pm. Non-residents

can register beginning June 24 at 9:30 am.

MONDAY STORYTIMES FOR THE ALIENS SUMMER READING CLUB (Grades K and 1 Only) Mondays at 3:00 pm for children entering grades K and 1 in Fall 2019: July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29. No registration necessary! First come, first served basis. Space is limited! Please arrive promptly!

BOOK DISCUSSIONS (For Children Entering Grades 2-5 in Fall 2019) Registration for all book discussions is in the Children’s Room only.

Registration begins on Monday, June 17 at 9:30 am. All book discussions are 2-hours long. All book discussions will be followed by a fun science program with science teacher Chris Buchman. Bring a brown bag lunch or dinner. A beverage and dessert will be provided. Please advise the librarians of any food allergies. *LUNCH BUNCH – SECOND GRADE BOOK DISCUSSION Thursday July 11 at 1:00 pm For children entering grade 2.

“The New Kid” (The Alien Next Door series book), by A.I. Newton. *PAGE TURNERS – THIRD GRADE BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday July 10 at 1:30 pm For children entering grade 3.

“Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon” by Torben Kuhlmann. *THE BOOK ENDS – FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE BOOK DISCUSSION Thursday July 11 at 4 pm For children entering grades 4 and 5.

“My Teacher Is An Alien” by Bruce Coville.

Tuesday Afternoon Programs

For children entering grades K-5 in Fall 2019. *FUN SCIENCE WITH SCIENCE TEACHER CHRIS BUCHMAN July 2 At 12:30 pm for grades K-2 and 2:00 pm for grades 3-5. Online registration begins Tuesday, June 25. *YOGA WITH CINDY VALENTINE. July 9 At 12 pm for children in grades K-2 and 1:00 pm for children in grades 3-5. Bring a mat or towel.

Online registration begins Tuesday July 2. *LIVING IN SPACE WITH THE CRADLE OF AVIATION July 16 At 1:00 pm for children in grades K-2 and 2:00 pm for children in grades 3-5. Online registration begins Tuesday, July 9.

*MAKE A 3-D ALIEN AND A SPACESHIP SCULPTURE WITH SAMANTHA RAITEN July 23 For children in grades K-2 at 12:00 pm and for children in grades 3-5 at 1:00 pm. Online registration begins Tuesday, July 16. *BUILD A CHOCOLATE SPACE CRAFT WITH THE BAKING COACH July 30 For children in grades K-2 at 1:00 pm and for children in grades 3-5 at 2:30 pm. Online registration begins Tuesday, July 23.

Summer Reading Club Final Show for The Aliens and The Astros!

*BIG BANANA BLASTOFF WITH PETRAPUPPETS. Wednesday, August 7 at 2:00 pm.

This is the Final Reading Club Event for children ages 2½-entering grade 5 in Fall 2019, and is by invitation only!

Children will receive an invitation when they complete the requirements of The Astros and The Aliens Summer Reading Clubs by Tuesday, August 6, at 9:00 am.

Tween Thursdays-Grades 4-8

These programs are for tweens in grades 4-8. Unless noted otherwise, registration is online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org), with a Library Card beginning at 10:00 am on the date stated. All programs are from 4 pm–5 pm. See separate flyer for additional details. *TWEEN QUIDDITCH TOURNAMENT July 18 Online registration begins July 9. (In case of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled). *TWEEN BOOK DISCUSSION. July 25 Come and discuss BOMB: The Race to Build and Steal the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon, by Steve Sheinkein. Registration is in the Children’s Room only, and begins June 17 at 9:30 am. *TWEEN BOARD GAME AFTERNOON. August 1 Play board games and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends. Online registration begins July 23. *Funding for this program has been provided by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority is given to Garden City Public Library Cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space available basis. Each child needs his or her own Library Card to register. Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF J, E & E PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State on New York SSNY on 11/27/2018.

Office Location in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process.

SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 1527 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

GC 0941 6X 05/24,31,06/07,14,21,28 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, Plaintiff against WILLIAM HERLIHY A/K/A WILLIAM A. HERLIHY, et al Defendants Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 7, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom), in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on July 2, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 4 Harrison Street, Garden City, New York 11530. Sec 33 Block 314 Lot 23, 24, 25 & 52.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, In the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $686,113.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 15-010755. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.

Bennett Wernick, Esq., Referee Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 2267-002271 GC 0944 4X 05/31, 06/07,14,21 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.

DANIELLE MOSER BALAN, et

al, Defts.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated April 8, 2019, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a District 18, Section 34, Block 44, Lot 40. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index #15-009836.

STEPHEN G. FROMMER, Referee.

LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #97026 GC 0946 4x 06/07,14,21,28 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to take action on the following matters: ----------------------------------------------1. APPEAL OF THOMAS WHITE for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 and 200-55 of the Village code, to allow for the issue of building permit to erect a new 400 sq. ft. 2 car detached garage with 168 sq. ft. attached pergola, and a new 85 sq. ft. cellar entrance (while constructing a previously permitted 5,314 sq. ft. 2½ story one family dwelling w/ 2,827 sq. ft. basement), in the rear yard of the plot known as 107 FIFTH STREET (Map of Garden City Central, Block 5, Lot 22, R-12 District) the granting of which would; A. cause the allowable building area of 3,401 sq. ft. or 20.0% to be exceeded by 79 sq. ft. (3,480 sq. ft. or 20.45%),B. cause the 15’ allowable height of an accessory structure to be no less than (18.16’) to the mid-point of the highest roof. *Adjourned at the April meeting.

N O T I C E S

In accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department, Howard P. Curtis Architect.

2. APPEAL OF MR & MRS JOHN M DELANY for a variance of the provisions of Sections and 200-52.C of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a permit for a previously installed A/C compressor, in the front yard of the existing dwelling known as 1 SPRUCE STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 3, Lots 1605, R-6 district) the installation of which would; A. reduced the required 50.0’ minimum setback for accessory structures from Mulberry Street to not less than (28.91’).

In accordance with a survey and photographs filed with the Building Department.

3. APPEAL OF BRYAN & ALAINA BAEBLER for a variance of the provisions of Sections and 200-52.H of the Village Code, to allow for issue of a permit for the previously installed Easterly A/C compressor, (where the westerly A/C unit exists thru permit 1991) in the side yard of the existing dwelling known as 224 WHITEHALL BOULEVARD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 8, Lots 52, R-8 district) the installation of which would; A. reduce the minimum plot line setback for freestanding cooling equipment of 10.0’ to no less than (3.67’).

In accordance with a survey and photographs filed with the Building Department.

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APPEAL OF 730 FRANKLIN REALTY LLC for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-7 and 200-26.B.(2) of the Village Code, so as to permit the alteration and use of an existing 1,638 sq. ft. first floor retail store, as a Fred Astaire Dance Studio, in the building known as 726 FRANKLIN AVENUE (Map of Garden City Central, Block 7, Lots 11); In accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department, Leo Pyznski Architect.

5. APPEAL OF JEFFREY NG for a variance of the provisions of Sections and 200-52.C of the Village Code, to allow for issue of a permit for a proposed additional A/C compressor and

the replacement of an existing A/C compressor (location was granted through a variance October 2014), in the front yard of the existing dwelling known as 101 MULBERRY AVENUE (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 25, Lots 36-40, R-6 district)the installation of which would; A. reduced the required 50.0’ minimum setback for accessory structures from Laurel Street to not less than (27.43’).

In accordance with a survey and photographs filed with the Building Department.

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APPEAL OF 910 FRANKLIN AVENUE LLC. for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-62.1 of the Village Code, so as to allow for the issue of a building permit for the construction of a 1,500 sq. ft. office expansion, a permitted use, in the basement, of the existing building known as 910 FRANKLIN AVENUE (Map of Garden City Central, Lots 9-22, Block 3002, C-4 District) the granting of which would; A. not provide 6 required offstreet parking spaces.B. cause a 1,500 sq. ft. expansion of the current 43,940 sq. ft. or (1.58 FAR where 1.3 is permitted) to (45,440 sq. ft. or 1.62 FAR).

In accordance with plans filed with the Building Department.

7. APPEAL OF PATRICK FRUZZETTI for a variance of the provisions of Section 20031.A of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 35 sq. ft. front portico, at the existing dwelling known as 124 MEADBROOK ROAD Map of Country Club Estates, Block 7, Lot 41, R-8 district) the construction of which would; A. reduce the required 35.0’ ft. minimum front yard setback to not less than 26.9’ ft. with respect to the portico (where 30.9’ currently exists).

In accordance with plans filed with the Building Department, John E. Stumpf Architect 8. APPEAL OF RICHARD & ALISON FORELLI for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52.A & 200-52.H of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a mechanical permit to for (2) two A/C compressors in the side yard, of the existing dwelling known as 40 EUSTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 71,

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Lot 55, R-8 district) thegranting of which would; A. reduce the required accessory structure front setback of 50.0’ to no less than (35.4’)B. reduce the required plot line setback of 10.0’ to no less than (8.0’).

In accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department.

9. APPEAL OF SEAN & MEGHAN OBRIEN for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-31.A of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 32 sq. ft. front portico, at the existing dwelling known as 9 MAPLE STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 530, Lot 53, R-6 district) the construction of which would; A. reduce the required 30.0’ ft. minimum front yard setback to not less than 25.8’ ft. with respect to the portico, and (24.3’) to the step.

In accordance with plans filed with the Building Department, Daniel Fabrizi Architect.

10. APPEAL OF RRFJ GROUP INC. for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-7 & 200-29 of the Village Code, so as to permit and maintain the use of 4,280 sq. ft. of an existing warehouse as a parking garage, while constructing a 406 sq. ft. accessory office, inside an existing portion of the building known as 3 COMMERCIAL AVENUE (Map of Descriptive, Block D, Lots 17A); In accordance with a plan filed with the Building Department.

Daniel Fabrizi Architect.

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APPLICATION & APPEAL OF DAMIEN STILE for authorization of the issuance of a permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 200-45, of the Village Code so as to allow for the modification of a previously granted pool use permit, so as to relocate portions of the fence to enclose the rear yard and pool, at the premises known 83 ELEVENTH STREET (Block, lot SE 1, Map of Garden City Central, R-20 district); In accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department 12.

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GARDEN CITY in accordance with the provisions of 200-16.A(9).C, and for variances from provisions of Sections 99-2.A(1) and 200-52.A of the Village Code, for the modification of an existing use permit and to allow the issue of a building permit for the installation of 459’ of 6’ high and 162’ of 4’ high Cedar plank fencing with 4-gates, a 350 sq. ft. pergola, 3-Arbors and 10 pieces of play equipment creating a playground (while removing existing 4’ high chain link fencing) in the front of the School, at the premises known as 2 SOUTH AVENUE (Map of Descriptive Property, Block -, Lots D-71, R-20 District) the granting of which would; A. cause a fence in a residential district to exceed 4’ in height.B. reduce the required 80.0’ setback for Accessory structures to no less than 3.5’ for portions of 402’ of 6’ high, and 122’ of 4’ fencing, and to no less than 16.0’ to play equipment (swing-set), and to no less than 22.3’ with respect to the proposed Pergola.

In accordance with plans and surveys filed with the Building Department.

Plans by Michael A. De Giglio R.L.A. END OF CASES ---------------------------------------------The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting.

DATED: May 30st, 2019 Garden City, New York 11530 Karen Altman Village Clerk

The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019

GC 0947 1X 06/07 NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on April 25, 2019, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed.

The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 25, 2019, AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AT THE DPW YARD BUILDING, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $195,104, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $195,104 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the replacement of the roof at the DPW yard building, at the estimated maximum cost of $195,104.

The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is fifteen (15) years.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued

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is $195,104.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

GC 0948 1X 06/07 NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on April 25, 2019, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed.

The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 25, 2019, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE AND ASPHALT PAVING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE VILLAGE DPW YARD, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $2,346,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,346,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for

which the bonds are authorized is the construction of concrete and asphalt paving improvements at the Village DPW yard, including related improvements to drainage, curbs, ramps and other ancillary work, at the estimated maximum cost of $2,346,000.

The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is ten (10) years.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $2,346,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

GC 0949 1X 06/07 NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on April 25, 2019, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed.

The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 25, 2019, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO CURBS

AND SIDEWALKS IN THE VILLAGE, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $204,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $204,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of improvements to curbs and sidewalks in the Village, at the estimated maximum cost of $204,000.

The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is ten (10) years.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $204,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

GC 0950 1X 06/07 NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on April 25, 2019, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed.

The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of

the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 25, 2019, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF DPW EQUIPMENT, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,020,013, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,020,013 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION

N O T I C E S The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the acquisition of DPW equipment, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,020,013.

The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is fifteen (15) years.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $1,020,013.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

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Children’s Room upgrade From page 3 to his losing to Thomas in the November 2018 election.

Friends’ Group Fundraising Detailed

The nonprofit Friends of Garden City Public Library will host its annual meeting on Wednesday evening, June 19 with a presentation on “The History of Rock & Roll.”

Entertainment will be provided by a Doo-Wop band that has played at Friday Night Promenades on 7th Street. Free refreshments will be provided.

Friends’ President Nancy Minett announced that between $41,000 and $46,000 have been raised annually with events including the twice-a-year book sales at GCPL. Library Director Marianne Malagon says these funds turn into direct contributions towards library programming, events and special projects.

Minett said direct contributions to GCPL programs and projects have usually ranged from $25,000 to $31,000, with an additional $13,000 for the Friends’ newsletter, but for 2019 the Friends expects to contribute a larger amount. Annual costs to the Friends of GCPL 501c3 nonprofit are about $4,000 for accounting -- mainly tax preparation and filing.

Part of the funds generated used to go towards a dinner for Friends’ “bookworms” but currently one volunteer offers to prepare that meal.

Malagon noted the newsletter costs and told the Library Board that even though that is entirely a Friends’ operation, the print newsletter serves as a valuable public relations tool to the Garden City Public Library. “You distribute that to every home in the village and as a result our library programs are promoted in a tangible way for residents three times per year,” she said.

Library Cornerstone

On May 13 the GCPL Board approved the location of a cast cement cornerstone for the library, commemorating its 1973 build. The cornerstone will be placed a foot below the No Smoking sign, inset among brickwork at the left side of the front entranceway, a 9” by 12” block with ‘1973 etched into it.

GCPL Board Vice Chair Gloria Weinrich met with Village Historian William Bellmer and he recommended this location.

Bellmer met with Domenick Stanco, Garden City’s deputy superintendent of Public Works, and Stanco approved the placement.

Weinrich asked for an occasion to celebrate placement of the cornerstone, but the GCPL Board decided some event marking the 50th year mark in 2023 would be more appropriate.

The next regular meeting of the Garden City Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Monday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m.

LICM encourages kids to get creative Children visiting Long Island Children’s Museum are surrounded by creativity jump starters. Hands-on exhibits and workshops inspire interest in science, engineering, art and culture on a daily basis.

Stand Up Tall

Tuesday, June 18 through Friday, June 21 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Did you know that June is National Zoo Month? Join us in the Inner Lobby and celebrate the l-o-n-gest necked animal all month long. Create your own giraffe using a variety of art materials!

Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission.

stART (Story + Art)

Tuesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 20 from 11:30 a.m. – noon Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by a take-home, book-inspired craft. This week we’re reading “Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!” by Bob Barner. After the story you’ll create a collage of a buggy habitat to take home!

Ages: 3-5. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members).

Kids in the Kitchen

Friday, June 21 from 11:30 a.m. – noon Little chefs use real cook-

ing tools (with some help from adults) as we make easy, yummy, kid-friendly snacks from start to finish. As they make their treat, kids gain experience measuring ingredients, following directions and building their vocabulary.

This week we’re making “fruit” sushi.

Ages: 3-5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members).

Precious Pollinators

Saturday, June 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.

More than 75% of flowering plants and 150 varieties of the common food crops on earth depend on pollinators.

Pollinators include bees, butterflies, birds and even bats.

Come learn all about these hard working animals and make a beautiful garden scene complete with a busy pollinator of your own.

Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission.

Messy Afternoons

Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 from 3:30-5 p.m.

We’ll be up to our elbows in oobleck, clean mud and slime … and we hope you’ll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone l, but not one likes to clean-up after. Except us!

Ages: 18 months to 4 years.

Free with museum admission.

Exhibit -Our Backyard Open

Relax in LICM’s award-winning outdoor exhibit. Explore the sensory garden, make evaporation art or take the helm of our weather boat. Try racing boats down two rills and splash in the streambed. Investigate the water cycle and experiment with properties of water.

This exhibit encourages children and their adults to discover their connections with the natural world. Exhibit remains open through summer season (weather permitting), free with museum admission.

All activities are held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. For the safety of our visitors, Adults are not permitted in the Museum without children; Museum visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Museum Hours: TuesdaySunday from 10 am.-5 p.m. and most school holidays. Museum admission: $14 for adults and children over 1 year old, $13 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-2245800.

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Village to hire new law firm for handicapped parking suit From page 1 tation in the case.

“It is interesting that a new law firm Seyfarth Shaw is coming in. As we have seen with the MHANY/ACORN litigation and housing discrimination federal case from a few years ago the Village of Garden City ended up having to pay a couple million dollars of the plaintiff’s legal costs when the village lost. The $5,000 initial retainer for counsel now is kind of funny…. that’s a start. The Board of Trustees must not appreciate this, but they’d end up having to pay fees if they lose this case. Essentially all Gerry Kelly has asked for in his lawsuit was some on-street, accessible parking spaces on 7th Street. That would not cost the village anything other than putting up a sign and painting lines for the spots,” he said. The Village is paying a total for plaintiffs’ legal costs in the MHANY/ACORN federal lawsuit of $5,255,098.

On Tuesday during a phone interview, Luttinger traced back the timeline of developments in Kelly’s case from last summer to just one week ago on Friday, May 31: “We went for an initial conference with the judge last fall, and at that time the judge ordered the parties (attorneys representing Kelly and representing the

Incorporated Village of Garden City) to go to mediation. That hearing took place late last August. A mediator was selected and we had a mediation session on February 25, 2019. Then we had follow-up discussions after that and unfortunately no settlement was reached and the Board did not approve any settlement to the case. On May 31 the mediation concluded; the parties did not reach a settlement and court proceedings will proceed now,” Luttinger said.

Luttinger added that at each mediation session the Village of Garden City and Covington & Burling participated in for Kelly’s case the village was represented by Bee, Ready, Fishbein Hatter & Donovan, former village mayor Peter Bee’s firm and the designated, Boardapproved Village Counsel.

“We had mediation but the mediation failed so we reported to the court that the mediation failed. That means litigation continues, apparently with representation from a new law firm. Bee, Ready, Fishbein, Hatter & Donovan were at the mediation representing the village. The Board’s agenda for this week says to me that Bee, Ready, Fishbein, Hatter & Donovan will either be replaced for the case or Seyfarth Shaw would supplement the team representing the Village of Garden City in the case, however I don’t know,” he said.

It also remained to be seen if at the Board’s meeting June 6, Kelly’s motherin-law, new Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé, would cast a vote on the approval of Seyfarth Shaw LLP as special counsel to the village for this matter or if she would recuse herself.

In front of the village’s Traffic Commission in the spring of 2017, at the time speaking as chairman of the Mobility Impaired Committee, Gerry Kelly originally suggested three accessible parking spaces on 7th Street. One would be in front of Leo’s restaurant in the current loading zone, south side of 7th near the corner of Franklin Avenue; a second would be directly in front of Dunkin’ Donuts which is currently a “No Parking” zone feet in front of a crosswalk. Meanwhile the third space would be on the south side of 7th by the Chase Bank, Roslyn Savings Bank and Seventh Street Gourmet deli location.

On June 16, 2017, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director Dennis Donnelly said in an interview with the News that he does not know one merchant located on 7th that is in favor of adding the on-street handicapped spaces.

Six weeks ago Jack Hartog, a resident of 2nd Street for the past 23 years, spoke about his own concerns for pedestrians’ and sidewalk-users’ safety at one of

Kelly’s suggested accessible spaces for 7th Street that never came to fruition -- in front of Dunkin’ Donuts. Hartog told the Board about the high number of cars that routinely park there to run into other stores and then pull out into the road, right at the pedestrian crosswalk. At the Village Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday April 25 Hartog said the space set aside in front of Dunkin’ designated “No Parking” is cause for concern as cars routinely make use of it, illegally.

“The problem I see, especially in the warm weather, is that a lot of children could run into the street right there. The purpose of the setback is so that pedestrians can see cars and drivers and so drivers can see pedestrians. There are often times I will see close calls, especially with kids. That spot and the no parking regulation there needs to be reinforced, as there are countless times I have spoken with police officers either in their squad cars or on foot on 7th Street but nobody seems to be interested in issuing tickets or advising drivers of the ‘no parking.’ First police should be considering the enforcement of that space and second the village should try painting stripes on the asphalt or some other designation for that space,” he said.

Temporary construction fence planned for St. Paul’s From page 1 develop St. Paul’s, with whatever is done we have to protect what we have.

More importantly you also have to deal with whatever is inside St. Paul’s, from lead paint to asbestos or whatever there is. That’s one reason why on last Friday (May 31) they had the drone flying around the building. They have done that plus additional inspections inside the building. With people we (the village) have hired we are starting in the process but we first need to have a protective area. This way they can actually work on the building itself,” Bolebruch announced.

Up for approval at the June 6, 2019 Village Board meeting was a Board Resolution with no specified monetary amount for a “St. Paul’s Construction Fence.” A footnote with the resolution stated that funds are available for the fencing in the village’s Capital Projects budget account.

The June 6 agenda stated: “a resolution approving the erection of a temporary construction fence at St Paul’s and authorizing the Department of Public Works to prepare specifications for the erection of a construction fence around St. Paul’s (and to publish same for competitive bids, and to take all other customarily steps required for a public works project) for the purpose of

providing a safety barrier under a “temporary protection plan” being developed to preserve and protect the St. Paul’s buildings. Through its previously selected vendor, CNY Group, a shortterm “temporary protection plan” is being developed to preserve and protect the physical buildings at the St Paul’s site for whatever purpose is eventually selected by this Board. Whatever the eventual usage, however, certain “preserve and protect” work must be accomplished under any temporary protection plan to secure the buildings, and the erection of a construction fence around the property is a necessary preliminary step to the temporary protection and any re-purposing of the buildings.”

He added that CNY as construction manager on the project currently needs to have a better understanding of the ‘true conditions’ of St. Paul’s building.

“As you go further up inside the building there are worse and worse conditions, mainly because of big holes in the roof and everything else.”

A resident questioned Bolebruch and Trustee Stephen Makrinos about the drawn-out process of planning of the “Centre at St. Paul’s” concept, which was formally introduced to the Garden City community at well-attended public presentations held at the Garden City Casino on July 17 and 26, 2018. Surveys for each POA for residents’ preferences

on activities, arts, culture, sports or recreational uses have surfaced in the last four months, and the data from each is being reported to consultants Sports Facility Advisory (SFA).

Almost eleven months after the public presentations at the Casino, Deputy Mayor Bolebruch says there were imperfections to associate the Centre at St. Paul’s concept and diagrams with only a “soccer field and a hockey rink” -- or, as some residents have deemed the concept “Madison Square Garden East” -- after hundreds listened to details on the arena-like settings and sports venue attraction described by Carlos J. Cardoso, partner and director of Construction Administration at architectural consulting firm to the village, Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB).

Trustee Makrinos said there was a need identified for stabilizing the St. Paul’s structure as plans take shape for any potential community (public) uses, and safety ties into stabilization. Deputy Mayor Bolebruch said unfortunately the village’s presentations last July 17 and 26 were not well-timed as he and Makrinos preferred a date in September or early fall, as many residents were away for vacation.

“But regardless of timing, at the presentations all you heard was we would have a domed soccer field in St. Paul’s and a hockey rink. First, it would not

be a soccer field but a multipurpose athletics field (synthetic turf) and you could have so many things and uses there. In addition you will have many different things for the village from arts and culture or sports. We hired (SFA) a firm that specializes in this planning area, and they take a look at our area in Garden City as well as surrounding communities. SFA will get back to us and explain, ‘if in the event you are trying to develop uses at St. Paul’s, these are the areas we think, from our professional point of view, that would make the most sense.’ None of it is set in stone,” Bolebruch said.

He added that he has been approached by residents who have questioned the viability of any stabilization work and would prefer to see St. Paul’s torn down so the property can be developed anew.

“Reality is that we have to be able to have a choice. In order to have a choice in how to proceed going forward, you have to stabilize what you have. Even with (Cardoso’s) presentations in July we had a question on what the first thing that professionals would do with St. Paul’s, and the answer remains stabilizing what we have,” Bolebruch said.

Residents asked for a potential date on when there could be an announcement with actual plans for the building, but Bolebruch said there is no target date for that.

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Susan MacDonald, co-recipient, Rotary “Community Service Award.”

Diane Pacifico Marmann, co-recipient, Rotary “Community Service Award.

Susan MacDonald & Diane Pacifico Marmann to receive Rotary's "Community Service Award"

time-ever unique event - to include a special production of the Broadway smash show, “Momma Mia.” The event will take place at the Cultural Arts Playhouse, 170 Michael Drive, Syosset NY, 6:30-10:30 p.m. The Playhouse is just a short drive east, down Jericho Turnpike. Prior to the show, guests will enjoy cocktails and a light supper, and there will be raffle prizes and an opportunity to win a 50/50 cash prize.

The noteworthy efforts of both Susan MacDonald and Diane Pacifico Marmann have contributed invaluable services and brought notoriety to the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, along with their contributions to their respective communities and the philanthropies in which they engage. “ Service Above Self is one of the prin-

Remarkable … extraordinary … above and beyond all expectations – these are qualities which describe two past presidents, of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club - Susan MacDonald, who served in 2016-17 and Dianne Pacifico Marmann whose term was in 2010-1012. These remarkable women have distinguished themselves among Rotarians and will be recognized with the 28th annual “Community Service Award” established in 1991.

We invite you to join with Rotarians as we honor Susan and Diane on Thursday evening, June 27 at a first-

ciples of Rotary, and Susan MacDonald and Diane Marmann are Rotarians, who by example, represent this principle in their everyday lives. They richly deserve this special honor,” commented Rotarian Peter Gall, the first recipient of the “Community Service Award” in 1991. Peter is long-time Club Secretary.

He had served as Mayor of the Village of Garden City in 1987-89.

Susan MacDonald is a fundraiser and volunteer for the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) in Hempstead.

She chairs their second largest annual fundraiser – a networking luncheon at the Garden City Hotel. Susan is a Board Member of Homecoming Farm, a non-profit organic farm at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Dominic. The Farm grows for the INN as well as providing the public CSA shares. She also serves as a Board Member and Past President of the Garden City Foundation – a Village foundation helping families in need and providing an annual business scholarship. Susan is a Past President of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary and is Co-President of Elevate Long Island – “women’s networking with a purpose.”

Professionally, Susan MacDonald is a Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Realty top producer who comes from a 25-year business background, including marketing in engineering, architecture and financial service firms. Her belief about residential real estate is that: “Every home has a family; every family has a story; and for a brief period of time, I am privileged to be part of that story.”

As past president of the MineolaGarden City Rotary Club, Diane Pacifico Marmann remains an active member of the club. She is also active in District

7255 where she had served as Assistant Governor. Diane is the treasurer of RYLA (Youth Leadership Awards Program) which assists potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership, and where skills and principles are taught to youth in an atmosphere of trust and respect.

Diane is House Counsel for the Cultural Arts Playhouse and has been directing, stage managing and acting at the Playhouse for more than 18 years.

She currently runs the Children’s Theater Program at the Playhouse, providing many young children with their first theater experience.

Diane Pacifico Marmann is an attorney in private practice in Mineola, NY. She graduated with a BA from the University of Richmond and a JD from St. John’s School of Law. Diane’s primary fields of practice are Real Estate, Matrimonial Law and Estates and Wills.

She is married to Peter Marmann and is the proud mother of Samantha and Michael.

It’s going to be a great evening! All are welcome to join Rotary as we celebrate Susan and Diane while enjoying an evening of fun and fellowship, along with the renowned show, “Momma Mia!” To reserve for “Community Service Theater Night,” at $65 per person, please call Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Rotary President at 516-551-3931; or make your check payable to MineolaGarden City Rotary and mail to Joseph Packard, Esq., Schroder & Strom, LLP, 114 Old Country Road, Ste. 218, Mineola, NY 11501. Or, to pay on line, go to https://squareup.com/mineolagarden-city-rotary.

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GCHS students advocate for change to NYS Law

Two Garden City High School students have taken on Albany to champion a change to NYS law to benefit a severely disabled man.

Sophomore Timothy O’Hanlon heard the plight of Christine Scheppa and jumped into action. According to state law, Ms. Scheppa, a registered nurse, cannot be paid as a Medicaid nurse to take care of her own son, Vincent, who was severely injured in a 2016 skateboard accident. Ms. Scheppa currently works three part-time jobs, while caring for her son full time, along with paying a personal assistant at $12/hour.

In five days, the two students collected 229 signatures on a petition that advocates for the reintroduction and full passage of the Vincent Scheppa Law. The bill, currently sponsored by

Senator Kevin Thomas, unanimously passed the Senate last year but died in the Assembly. The bill would allow Ms. Scheppa to care for her own son while being paid the Medicaid rate.

The students met with Senator Kevin Thomas on May 8th to learn how they could do more. Superintendent Sinha, Principal McLaughlin, counselor Khan, and the Senator are encouraging the students to go to Albany to lobby for the bill’s passage. “We are extremely proud of these two students and their efforts to help this mother and son,” said Dr. Sinha. “This is a very important initiative spearheaded by our students Timothy O’Hanlon and Will Crowley and we hope that the Governor and the Legislature will hear them and support the bill.”

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Sophomore Timothy O’Hanlon, left, with (left to right) guidance counselor Natasha Khan, Christine Scheppa, NYS Senator Kevin Thomas, senior Will Crowley, Superintendent Dr. Kusum Sinha, and Principal Nanine McLaughlin

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Horse racing in Garden City?

SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE As we continue celebrating the Sesquicentennial and Centennial Anniversaries of Garden City, our series turns to Horse Racing. With the Belmont Stakes rapidly approaching, it seems like a good time to share some of the past and present stories related to this ancient sport.

For those less familiar with the sport, horse racing dates back to the nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia racing horses since early domestication. The origin of modern racing started in the 12th century, when English Knights returned from crusades with Arabian horses.

The Thoroughbred horse was produced when Arabian stallions were bred with English mares. But how did this translate to the New World, and Garden City?

It was in 1664 that Col. Richard Nicolls, commander of the British troops and first English Governor of New York, established organized racing in the colonies by laying out a 2-mile (3.2-km) course on the plains of Long Island. Called Newmarket after the British racecourse, the course was believed to be located in the northwest corner of the Village near New Hyde Park. The area did not have many trees, making it a prime site for the sport. The races began, offering a silver cup to the best horses in the spring and fall seasons. According to historian John Allen Krout in his 1929 book, “The Pageant of America,” old-world types who had settled these shores were not representative of the leisure class. “Play had to be justified in most instances by real or fancied relation to some sterner duty,” Krout wrote. So Nicolls created his

Newmarket Course and sold the idea of the colonies’ inaugural horse race there as “not so much for the divertissement of youth as for encouraging the bettering of the breed of horse which, through great neglect, has been impaired.” But, whatever the reason, the Newmarket track was a big success, active for over 100 years while other courses grew in the area. Another local course emerged in the mid-1800’s. Called the Washington Course, it was located between Cherry Valley Ave. and Cathedral Ave. near First St. This track wasn’t fenced in, and so no admission was charged. The purse for each race was made from offerings from the crowd, as a hat was passed around to collect whatever they might give.

Along with its history as the oldest venue for organized horse racing in the United States, Garden City has had a number of famous jockeys and racing personalities as residents. One of the most famous of these jockeys is Braulio Baeza. Garden City High Schoolers who graduated in the late 70s would remember his two sons and daughters, but many of us at that time may not have appreciated the level of fame and accomplishment of their Dad. Born the son of Panamian jockeys, Baeza rode 24 different champions including 9 Hall of Famers.

His brilliant horse racing career is best recorded

by National Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs.

Another famous “track” hero was Leroy Jolley, whose son and daughter attended Garden City High School around that same time. Jolley was a second generation trainer whose most famous horse was Foolish Pleasure, who won the 1975 Kentucky Derby.

Painting by Frederick Elmiger titled “First Horse Race, Garden City, Long Island” from a series of New York City’s early history. The painting marks the occasion of the first race meeting in the U.S., showing a group of dignitaries assembled on the lawn of the Newmarket racecourse as riders on horseback gather in the background. The figure in a long red coat is probably intended to represent Governor Nicholls.

Jolley passed away in late 2017 and his obituary was published in the New York Times on January 2, 2018.

Others include Eddie Arcaro (Hall of Fame jockey who won the Triple Crown twice!), Jorge Chavez (a leading jockey in the late 1990s), Javier Castellano, Randy Romero and trainers Thomas Albertrani, Frank “Pancho” Martin, Todd Pletcher and Kiaran McLaughlin, to name just a few. Each has their own

place in horse racing history and made their home here. And, the Garden City Hotel continues to be the center of the Belmont Stakes, with owners, jockeys and trainers all filling the hotel this week. It’s another example of the fascinating history of our Village, and the unique role we continue to play in so many ways.

GCHS raises funds for artists in Central America

BY MICHAEL BERG, TEACHER During the week of April 8th, Garden City High School’s Spanish Club & World Languages Department sold hand-woven bracelets, or ‘pulseras’ in Spanish, to empower the artists who make them in Nicaragua and Guatemala for a third year. The sale was organized through the Pulsera Project, a nonprofit organization that empowers and educates young people in the U.S. and Central America through pulsera sales.

Student and teacher volunteers raised funds that benefit fair trade jobs,

worker rights, sustainability, and education, while learning about the culture, lives, and struggles of Central Americans. The Pulsera Project’s goal is to create a more just and colorful world by encouraging conscious consumerism and social enterprise.

Students and teachers throughout Garden City High School’s World Languages Department sold more than 300 pulseras and raised a total of $1,790 for the Pulsera Project. For more information about the Pulsera Project, please visit: www.pulseraproject.org

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Handwoven bracelets sold by Garden City High School students raised funds for Central American artists.

Thank you to all who made the Bobby Menges Memorial Blood Drive a success! Jake Menges has continued the Menges Brothers Blood Drive in memory of his younger brother and former co-host Bobby, who died of cancer in September 2017. This was the 15th Menges Brothers Blood Drive, and they’ve collected close to 800 pints since their first event in 2012.

A big shout out to Bobby’s good friends and former bandmates of On

Tap for entertaining the donors as they waited. All donors received a free raffle ticket for a Garden City Gift Card basket. A big thank you to Jean Eschmann, who donated the basket, and congratulations to Mike Holfester, who won the raffle. Thank you also to our friends at The Saint James, who donated “A Pint for a Pint” coupon for all donors 21+!

Finally, thank you to all who donated blood and saved a life!

Jake Menges with neighbors and donors John Atkinson and Ken Yule

Bobby’s good friends and donors Brandon Choi and Brendan Digan

Joe Farkas

On Tap - Phil, Joey (also a blood donor), Drew and Megan

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GC Public Schools Afternoon Tea for seniors, past parents Garden City Public School’s Annual Afternoon Tea celebrated its tenth year on May 2 by welcoming 170 guests who were served a light lunch of gourmet teas, finger sandwiches, scones and yummy desserts by 48 high school volunteers. The guests then enjoyed eight music and dance performances by the District’s 5-12 students, and a beautiful art display by K-12 student artists.

Even the weather cooperated for this year’s Tea by providing clearing blue skies and warm temperatures. Many ladies in attendance wore beautiful spring hats to

match stylish ensembles while the gentleman looked handsome in suit jackets and ties. Veterans were provided with red carnation boutonnieres courtesy of GC SEPTA as they checked in and a round of appreciative applause for their service to our country at the start of the Tea. Each guest also received a “Kindness Rock” at their place setting – beautiful gifts by our high school student artists sponsored by the GC PTA and created under the direction of high school librarian Mrs. Margaux Calemmo.

Honored this year were special guests

Many, but not all, of the Afternoon Tea’s TEAm took a minute before the event for a photo.

Working behind the scenes in the High School kitchen to make the Afternoon Tea food services top notch were Christine, Diana and Jen.

Mr. Tom Schenkel and his wife, and Ms. Linda Villano and her mother. Mr. Schenkel taught at the Middle School for 35 years, and Ms. Villano has been a sponsor of the Afternoon Tea since 2017. This year’s Guests of Honor were joined at their table

by Board President Mrs. Angela Heineman and Superintendent Dr. Kusum Sinha.

The annual Afternoon Tea is made possible through the careful planning and detailed work of the “TEAm.” Many thanks to these tireless volunteers: AlmaLillian Abruzzo, PTA President Danielle

This year’s Guests of Honor were retired GCMS teacher Tom Schenkel and Afternoon Tea sponsor Ms. Linda Villano of SerendipiTea. They are joined by GCPS’s Coordinator of Public Information Dr. Catherine Knight.

Just a few of the many PTA volunteers who, along with the high school custodial staff and members of the TEAm, helped to turn the cafeteria into an English country garden setting in just 75 minutes!

Members of the high school Instrumental Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of teacher Dan DellaMonica, played as guests entered the Afternoon Tea.

Atteritano, Christine Bernhard, Ronda D’Antonio, Diana Intintoli, Dr. Catherine and Mr. Thomas Knight, Beth Kramer, Eileen Lamberti, Gail Madigan, Stephen Mayo, Barbara McElroy, Liz Menges, Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Dr. Nina Prasso, Althea Robinson, Beth Spirakis, Megan Sutcliffe, and Yvonne Varano.

The Afternoon Tea also could not take place without the generous support of our local business partners, many who donate goods and services, year after year. Our deepest thanks to: Linda Villano, owner

Board of Education President Mrs. Angela Heineman joined the Guests of Honor at the Afternoon Tea.

Superintendent Dr. Sinha looks on as attending veterans were honored at the Tea after the singing of the national anthem by the High School’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Ms. Amanda Conte.

Garden City High School’s Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Mrs. Margaret Gullotta, played two outstanding selections of classical music for the Tea guests.

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Additional support and thanks go out to Garden City High School Principal Nanine McLaughlin and Assistant Principals Dave Perrotta and Kevin Steingruebner; Tom Nocella and the high school custodial staff; Dr. Nina Prasso, District Coordinator of Music & the Arts; Diana Intintoli, District Food Services Director; teacher Allison Moss and her high school Dance Club; teacher Steve Arena (student server coor-

The cast of GCMS’s “Aladdin, Jr.” performed “Arabian Nights” and “Friend Like Me” at the May 2nd Tea.

Members of the high school Dance Club, under the direction of Advisor Allison Moss, kicked off the food service with a beautiful rendition of “Be Our Guest.”

dination); teacher Jason Karp and his students Kristen Flynn and Lisa Noody (guest photography); Gail Madigan (event photography); teacher Steve Mayo and his students Elizabeth Derderian and Owen Williams (sound engineers); and our Ladies Hat Contest judges, officers of GCHS’s Fashion Club: Jenna Lavinio, Ashley Metz, and Kylie McNeill. Thanks also to high school art teacher Amanda Marino’s students who provided beautiful stained glass effect windows for the stage background and to Mrs. Beth Spirakis for the beautiful wrapping of the Afternoon Tea prizes.

The musical performances concluded with two pieces from the high school musical “Mamma Mia!” for which the students received a standing ovation.

Students from Stratford’s production of “The Jungle Book, Jr.” waited in the wings before their performance at the Tea.

Door prizes picked from a hat by ticket stubs were awarded at the end of the Tea. Here, a guest was picked to receive a one-year subscription to The Garden City News.

Included here are just a few of the images captured at this year’s event by roving photographer and past GC PTA President Gail Madigan. An album of photos is available on the high school’s websitehttps://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/ domain/1389, under the “Photo Gallery” drop-down at the top of the page – be sure to check out the many beautiful hats our ladies wore - selecting winners for the top prizes was very, very difficult!

Every guest had the opportunity to have his/her photo taken by our student photographers when they arrived at the Afternoon Tea. The studentsKristen Flynn and Lisa Noody - worked diligently to print each photo before the Tea concluded so guests could take them home.

Stewart students performed selections from the school’s 81st annual opera, “La Bohéme.”

So very many hats! These lovely ladies were selected for this year’s top prizes which included: a complimentary “Brunch for Two” from The Garden City Hotel; a gift certificate and summer tote from The Pear Tree; a blue topaz and diamond necklace in 14K white gold necklace from J. E. Lund Jewelers; and a $100 gift card to Perennial from the Menges Family.

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of SerendipiTea of Manhasset; J. Grady Colin and Grace Koerner from The Garden City Hotel; Wayne Soderland of J. E. Lund Jewelers; Liz Menges and the Menges Family; Panera (Franklin Avenue), Mrs. Donna Wright of The Pear Tree; Greg Bavaro, owner of Garden City Pizza; Meg Norris, editor of The Garden City News; La Bottega; Riesterer’s; Starbucks (Seventh Street); Mrs. Beth Kramer; the Spirakis Family; Mrs. Joanne Meyer-Jendras; Dr. Catherine and Mr. Thomas Knight; Chef Christine Bernhard; Mr. Raymond Vinciguerra in memory of his mother

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Garden City Historical Society Annual Flea Market

Mary Mahoney (president, Garden City Historical Society) & hew newly extended family with puppy Poppy

Francine Ryan with her granddaughters & her Outrageous sauces

Lenore Rust with her baked banana breads

What a glorious day! Though June is “Adopt-a-Cat” Month, four lucky dog friends found fur-ever homes at the GCHS’s 14th Annual Flea Market, held on its Museum grounds. The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of the Hamptons trucked in its mobile adoption van to the annual event.

With almost 30 vendors offering good bargains – and a good time – there was something for everyone. We had vintage furniture … World’s Fair items… hand-painted jean jackets, and beach hats painted to order! Star Trek figures… vintage costume jewelry… wonderful wreaths… baked banana breads … and Sweet Leggings. The Andy Foundation even set up a table. What was novel? Dr. Konstantin Tarashansky (of Huntington) and George Stephanos of Hand and Stone Spa & Massage (Carle Place) handed out information about their personal services. Susana Armentia, psychic medium from Glen Cove, wowed visitors with her psychic insights.

The Historical Society’s own Francine Ryan was offering tastes of her village-renowned toffee and hot fudge sauces – which truly lived up to their name – “Outrageous!”

Pat Schweitzer & her painted beach hats

The highlight of the day was the Historical Society’s own Mary Mahoney, president of the GCHS, and her family adopted Poppy, so named because she was adopted so close to Memorial Day. And, what could be more perfect …

Molly Vitale and her husband of Miss Molly’s Honeydrippers were spending their honeymoon in Garden City selling their Long Island-“grown” honey products. They were literally married on May 31st! How sweet was that?!

Mayor Theresa Trouvé made an appearance, checking out all the wonderful bargains to be had. She even made a stop in the Exchange Consignment Shop in the basement of the A.T. Stewart house.

The Exchange Consignment Shop supports The Garden City Historical Society and its Museum. Consignors receive 50% of selling price of consigned items.

The Exchange is located at 109 Eleventh Street and is open Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm and Saturdays, 12:004:00 pm. Call 746-8900, email store@ atstewartexchange.org or drop by and browse THE wonderful treasures in the shop!

GCHS Trustee Albert Intreglia early in the set-up

Two new happy doggie owners!

Undefeated Garden City Hawks wearing their Premier Division Champion medals from the fall season.

Pictured: Peter Jackson, Jack Campolettano, Nathan Cohen, Luca Thomas, Coach Phil Thomas, Tommy Schreier, Sebastian Martinez, Josh Carrillo, Jack LeSueur, Coach Dan Gibbons, Casey Henson, Nicholas Henson, Nate Goldstein, Collin Gibbons.

The Garden City Hawks have advanced to the final round of the LIJSL Cup, which is one of the largest single-elimination youth soccer tournaments on the East Coast. The Long Island Cup Final is a two-day event at Stony Brook University, June 15–16.

The boys are currently in first place in the Premier Division after finishing an undefeated fall aeason also in the Premier Division, making them the highest ranked U10 team in the LIJSL. Coaches Dan Gibbons and Phil Thomas are incredibly proud of the boys for their spectacular results over the 2018-2019 seasons. Their hard work has certainly paid off. A huge amount of credit is due to our parents and families for the constant support.

Good Luck to the boys at the Cup Finals, and Go Hawks!

GC Middle School 7th grade Bowling for Hospice fundraiser boys lacrosse finishes 7-1 Physical Therapy Options (PTO) is once again hosting “Bowling for Hospice,” a fundraiser benefiting Good Shepherd Hospice’s new inpatient Center in Rockville Centre.

The event will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 7:00 pm–10:00 pm at Maple Lanes RVC in Rockville Centre. Registration fee is $50 per bowler and $200 for a team of six bowlers. Fee includes three hours of bowling, shoe rental and food. This is the

perfect event for your family or co-workers to participate in! It can also be counted for volunteer hours for school or confirmation. Form a team and join in the fun for a good cause. Registration forms can be found online at www.ptoptions.com.

Enroll now through June 5. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Coors at (516)-747-1520.

Be sure to check the back part of The Garden City News each week for the latest in GC sports.

GCMS Boys 7th Grade Lacrosse Team Front row: Matthew Cabana, Peter DeBusschere, Owen Conway Cooper Kraus, Ryan Gawlik, Carson Kraus, Kieran Heaney, Joseph Killcommons Back row: Andrew Schlipf, Jack Tully, Charlie Meringolo, Aidan Jaghab, Adian Considine, Matthew Kephart, Andrew Ottomanelli, Liam Brennan, Connor Escoffery, Denis Fargione and James Levelis Not pictured: Jack Alkin, Tommy Poz and Tommy Esposito and Gavin Conway The GCMS boys finished a strong season tying for first place with Manhasset with a record of 7-1.

Coach Kasschau said of his team, “The boys were an absolute pleasure to not only coach but to be around on a daily basis. We had a lot of laughs this

season and I thought we got better as the season progressed. This is a special group of players with a lot of talent, who are going to do amazing things.”

Congratulations on a great season Coach K and team!

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GC Lacrosse Wall Ball Challenge

GCYL Wall Ball Challenge This week, GC Youth Lacrosse hosted their first Wall Ball Challenge for K-6th players. Wall ball is a practice routine where you practice throwing and catching a lacrosse ball off a wall to work on your stick skills. For this

How many reps can you get?

challenge, players had to “get on the wall” at St. Paul’s Corral and complete as many reps as possible over a 1-week period. Prizes will be given to the top 2 finishers in each grade as well as the top team.

Crosby Kraus, Zachary “Z” Psilakis and Jeffrey Finnell hit the wall

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We’re on Vacation! Best Ideas for Families to Get Out & Go this Summer

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM It’s officially the start of the summer family vacation season!

Getting out and experiencing things first hand is the best way to cultivate learning, open minds and hearts. Travel experiences engage children, forge bonds and build lifelong memories. Here are some “get out there and do it” summer family vacation ideas: Looking for adventure, for discovery, for immersion in culture, heritage or the natural world?

Many of the most respected ecotourism and adventure operators offer special itineraries tailored for families: Wild Planet Adventures has family-focused departures in Costa Rica, Africa, Borneo, Brazil, Costa Rica, Galapagos, India, Laos, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Thailand and Zambia. “If your kid lives for Animal Planet, then their eyes will light up when you bring them to visit the same world famous Sloth Sanctuary they saw on the Discovery Channel, where baby sloths are being fed with an eye-dropper at their breakfast table.

They’ll go crazy for our hands-on wildlife rescue center in Costa Rica, our treehouses, ziplines, tiger sanctuary and floating aqua-lodge in Thailand, the penguins and mating

Basin Harbor Club, a grand, luxurious resort on Lake Champlain, Vermont, is a spectacular venue for families to come together © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com and courtship rituals of the wildlife in the Galapagos, and the cowboy adventure activities in Brazil’s Pantanal, culminating with sightings of jaguars. The mix of wildlife and cultural experiences in India is particularly suited to parents who want to ignite their family’s passion to make a difference in the world. It will instill a genuine sense of gratitude and appreciation for life, for the opportunities we have, and for the things we take for granted.” Wild Planet customizes family departures with a minimum

of 4 travelers and often puts families with similar age kids together on the same trip which means new friends for the kids. (800-990-4376, www.wildplanetadventures.com/ family-trips) Austin Adventures is offering 40 family adventures across the globe, among them itineraries to the most popular national parks including Grand Canyon, AlaskaKenai Fjords National Park, Bryce & Zion, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Yosemite, Glacier, the Black Hills of South Dakota (Mount Rushmore),

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and Banff to Jasper national parks (austinadventures.com, 800-5751540). To assist in vacation planning, Austin Adventures also offers a free Insider’s Guide to Planning the Perfect Family Adventure (www.austinadventures.com/ free-family-travel-guide/).

National Geographic Family Journeys, in partnership with G Adventures, is a new line of smallgroup trips designed for adventurous, multigenerational families in search of a meaningful way to discover the world together. Each itinerary features interactive activities inspired by National Geographic’s expertise in photography and storytelling, wildlife, culture, and history to encourage kids and adults alike to connect with the world around them. Among the destinations: Alaska, Costa Rica, national Parks, Japan, Southern Africa, Tanzania: A Serengeti Safari, France, Iceland, Italy, Morocco, Peru, Vietnam to Cambodia. (www. nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/trip-types/family-journeys) Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys has created a series of multi-generational itineraries, including Discover Japan (meet students of anime), Iceland Explorer, Exploring London and Paris (take a scavenger hunt through the Louvre) and Discover See page D2

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Thomson Family Adventures, Watertown, MA, has new family itineraries in Iceland, Scotland, Morocco, Brazil, Egypt and Vietnam (familyadventures.com, 800-262-6255).

Wildland Adventures, Seattle, WA, offers specially tailored family adventures to South America, Asia, Central America, Mediterranean, North America, as well as Africa family safaris https://www.wildland.com/travel-styles/family-travel, 800-345-4453 Bike Tours Biketours.com, Chattanooga, TN which specializes in Europe, has recommended itineraries for families; I can personally recommend the Danube Bike Trail, Passau to Vienna, which I did with my sons – one of the best trips of my life.

You can do it as a self-guided tour – it is very easy to follow, and that gives you more control over your schedule, as well as excellent value. BikeTours. com also offers an itinerary specially tailored for families with children (1222 Tremont Street, Chattanooga, TN 37377, 877-462-2423, 423-756-8907, info@ biketours.com, www.biketours.com/ family-friendly).

Backroads, Berkeley, CA, features active family adventures (biking, walking, hiking, multi-sport) by age category: Families with Older Teens & 20s (17+), Teens & Kids (9-19) or Younger

Kids (8 and under). (800-462-2848, www. backroads.com/award-winning-tours/ all-family) Trek Travel has family itineraries that include biking, hiking, kayaking and ziplining in places like Zion National Park, the San Juan Islands, Vermont and Prague-to-Vienna.

(866.464.8735, https://trektravel.com/ trip-type/family/) Bicycle Adventures has a family biking trip to Mount Rushmore http:// bicycleadventures.com/tours/family-bike-tours We have also recommended outstanding biketours close to home that do good while giving everybody a fantastic experience: Parks & Trails NY offers its annual 8-day 400-mile Cycle the Erie camping and biking adventure (400 miles and 400 years of history!) that draws families of all configurations (grandparents with grandchildren, multi-generations, father-daughter, mother-son) and ages, some with tiny tots in tow, as well as self-pedalers as young as 10 years old. A major highlight is camping out at Fort Stanwix, Rome NY, an 18th century living-history experience. This year’s trip is July 7-14 (518434-1583, www.ptny.org/cycle-the-eriecanal/annual-bike-tour) Camping Camping has really changed over time, frequently offering a range of experiences from rustic adventures to resort-style all in the same venue.

Kampgrounds of America, with 485 locations in North America, makes it easy to find camping resorts by destination, amenities and programming (www.koa.

A hands-on visit to a research institution like the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is not just life-enriching but can be life-changing © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

com/Campgrounds). We have a personal favorite: the Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA is a true camping resort, set along a creek (tubing, fishing) and close by the Erie Canal (cruises, biking), and most unique of all, a chance to mine for Herkimer diamonds! The Herkimer KOA offers unbelievably delightful themed cabins (would you believe a cabin with its own planetarium?), fabulous activities. Choose a cabin, cottage or RV or tent site. (Herkimer Diamond KOA, 4626 State Route 28, Herkimer, NY 13350, 315-891-7355, www.herkimerdiamond.com.)

The most intriguing in my book is the full-service Lion Country Safari’s award winning KOA campground located adjacent to the 320 acre drive through wild animal preserve and theme park, yet secluded enough for a restful campout (though you are apt to hear the lions roaring), offering RV sites, tent sites and rustic cabins (http://www. lioncountrysafari.com/koa/, 561-7931084).

Dude Ranches One of the best family experiences (a nonstop giggle) is on a dude ranch.

New York State actually has several of them, such as Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, Highland, Hudson Valley, (845691-2927, www.rockinghorseranch. com), which has been delighting generations of families with its all-inclusive fun (meals, entertainment, activities and riding). Pine Ridge Dude Ranch (the new owners of the venerable Pinegrove Ranch), 30 Cherrytown Rd, Kerhonkson, NY 12446-2148, 866-6000859, www.pineridgeduderanch.com).

Ridin’ Hy, an absolutely delightful guest ranch in the Adirondack State Park, near Lake George, Warrensburg, NY, Warrensburg, NY 12885, 518-4942742, www.ridinhy.com.

But if you want your cowboy hat to really mean something, go where you can be a cowpoke for a spell, here are other suggestions from Gene Kilgore, publisher of www.top50ranches. com, www.ranchweb.com and www. ranchvacations.com.

In the Canadian Rockies, Three Bars Guest and Cattle Ranch (www.top50ranches.com/ ranch-vacations/three-bars-ranch); California’s Rankin Ranch has run cattle at the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada mountain range since 1863 (https://ranchweb.com/tour/ bill-rankin/); Colorado’s Lost Valley Ranch in the front range of the Rockies (https://ranchweb.com/tour/ lost-valley-ranch/); Montana’s Nine Quarter Circle Ranch (https:// ranchweb.com/?s=quarter+circle); Wyoming’s Paradise Ranch in the Big Horn Mountains has been a dude ranch since 1907 (https://www.top50ranches. com/ranch-vacations/paradise-ranch).

Check out the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association members (www.coloradoranch.com, 866-942-3472), like the luxurious C Lazy U Ranch which since 1919 has provided highest level of personalized service, professional horsemanship programs, firstclass amenities, enriching children’s programs, gourmet meals and upscale accommodations; or the Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch, which opened in 1912

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and considered the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in Colorado, is also ideally located just southwest of Rocky Mountain National Park and nestled in a peaceful valley along the Colorado River.

Resorts with a Twist Sebasco Harbor Resort, MidCoast, Maine: This resort (“Pure Maine”) manages to be a delightful cross between fine resort and a camp, with plenty of opportunity to be outdoors, while still enjoying such refinements as golf, full-service waterfront Fairwinds Spa, plus marvelous activities like kayaking (do the moonlight kayak trip, it is beyond fabulous), boating. Actually, you can imagine Sebasco being the kind of “camp” that the Gilded Age moguls would have for one of their holiday homes. Nestled among whispering pines on the rugged coast Sebasco spans 550 acres with breathtaking views and a wealth of activities the entire family can enjoy. We stayed in the converted Lighthouse for the most magical experience. Check out special deals. (Sebasco Harbor Resort, 29 Kenyon Rd., Sebasco Estates, ME, 04565, 877-389-1161, www.sebasco.com).

Among our favorite grand, historic resorts for families for facilities, activities programs, destination, sense of heritage and “place,” and overall aahhh experience: Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont on 700 acres of Lake Champlain shoreline is about the best

family-friendly luxury resort you can imagine. Just about every activity you would want is on hand: golf, hiking, biking, kayaking, cruises on Lake Champlain, fishing, watersports, tennis, outdoor pool children’s activities program (4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT 05491 info@basinharbor.com, 800.622.4000 or 802.475.2311, www.basinharbor.com).

Mountain Top Inn & Resort, tucked in a Courier & Ives landscape in Chittenden, Vermont, near Killington, has all the charm, the warmth, the cozy, intimate hospitality of a country inn, and all the luxury, amenities, activities and quality dining of a resort. It offers just about every outdoors activity you can imagine, even an equestrian center, private lakeside beach, children’s adventure camp, tennis, disc golf, clay-bird shooting, and hiking, biking, golf nearby. (195 Mountain Top Road, Chittenden, Vermont 05737, 802-4832311, www.MountainTopInn.com) A real novelty in historic hotels (and a fantastic city to visit) is the Choo Choo Train Hotel in Chattanooga, TN, where you actually stay in a historic train car (motel rooms also available), and the station is the restaurant and lobby. So fun! (1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402, 423-266-5000, 800-Track29, choochoo.com) Other favorites: Mohonk Mountain House (gorgeous setting, water sports, horseback riding, fantastic hiking, climbing, Victorian ele-

gance); Equinox, Manchester, Vt. (all sports including falcon training, world-class spa,); The Sagamore, Bolton Landing on Lake George NY (Gilded Age ambiance); The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pennsylvania (added benefit: proximity to Hershey theme park); Cranwell Resorts, Spa and Golf Club, Lenox, MA (proximity to all the culture of Lenox, including Tanglewood, plus historic sites like Melville’s home, Arrowwood);The Boulders, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Skytop Lodge, Skytop, Pennsylvania.

(Many more ideas at historichotels.org, 800-678-8946.)

Also, many of the mountain resorts known for skiing transform into summer destinations: Smugglers Notch is renowned for having the best children and family activities program anywhere, smuggs.com); Stowe, Vt. (famous for its TopNotch Resort, stowe. com), Hunter Mountain (huntermtn. com), the Vail resorts (www.snow. com/info/lodging-sale.aspx), and just about every other major ski resort these days, where ski slopes turn into mountain biking terrain, ziplines, hiking trails. Interestingly, they typically offer great rates and package deals for summer.

Cruising Cruising is always a great choice for families – a way to see lots of different places with minimal hassle. Best itineraries (and cruiselines that have best family programs) are to Alaska,

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the Galapagos (really a favorite for grandparents to take their grandkids).

I would also suggest Bermuda as a fantastic cruising destination, easy to reach from the New York metro area, that is so rich in culture, history and nature (beaches!) (Royal Caribbean sails from Bayonne; Norwegian from New York) For those who want a floating resort with rock walls, ropes course, ziplines, glitzy Broadway and Las Vegas-style entertainment and great supervised children’s activity programs, the most acclaimed lines are Royal Caribbean; Norwegian Cruise Line; Carnival Cruise Line; Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. (See more at www.cruisecritic.com; booking help at cruisecompete.com).

But here is a novel choice: Maine Windjammer Cruises – these are historic sailing vessels repurposed for passengers, that ply the waters around Rockland and Camden, Maine in the Penobscot Bay. The experience is more rustic (part of the fun!), where passengers can help raise and lower sails, even steer, help serve and gather plates for meals served in the galley or on deck. You can even choose to sleep out under the stars instead of in the cabin, which is outfitted more like you would expect of summer camp, with bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities (hot showers are available). All the cruises typically include a See page D5

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BY CLAIRE LYNCH Quick - think of your favorite movie.

Why is it that one and not another movie? Is it “Gone With the Wind,” “The Godfather” or “The Matrix”?

Is it by any chance “The Wizard of Oz,” “Maleficent” or a newer one like “Hellboy”?

I saw the Leonardo DiCaprio version of “The Great Gatsby” when it came out in 2013 and I loved it. Leonardo stars as the lead character, Jay Gatsby, Carey Mulligan plays Daisy Buchanan and Tobey Maguire plays Nick Carraway.

The movie was so good that it won academy Awards in 2014 for Best Costume Design and for Best Production Design. They were well deserved - the movie was great!

The basic plot: Nick, a Midwestern transplant, ends up living next door in 1922 to Jay Gatsby who is a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy, and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan. Nick can’t help himself from being drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, their loves and their deceits.

Then again, I saw the Robert Redford version of the same movie when that one came out in 1974 and I loved that movie, too. It stars Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby. It also stars Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston, Bruce Dern and others.

I would probably like any version of “The Great Gatsby” since I am a big F. Scott Fitzgerald fan. Ever since reading the novel in my high school English class in Rockville Centre (it was mandatory reading!), I have been hooked on all things Gatsby. So in terms of movies, I have to say that has been my favorite.

As far as I am concerned, “The Great Gatsby” stands the test of time. It has a certain appeal for any New Yorker and Long Islander - its fictional story is set in West Egg and East Egg, generally assumed to be Great Neck and Port Washington. It’s also assumed that West Egg is where the self-made money people live and East Egg represents the established aristocracy.

As Nick the narrator explains, the American dream was originally about discovery, individualism and the pursuit of happiness. In the 1920s depicted in the novel, however, easy money and relaxed social values have corrupted

this dream.

Born into poverty, Jay Gatsby discarded his old identity in order to be accepted by the wealthy residents of New York City. His primary goals are to earn their respect and win the heart of Daisy Buchanan, his old flame. Daisy is Nick’s cousin and Nick is Gatsby’s neighbor.

Whenever Nick runs into Gatsby he calls Nick “old sport.” He wants to foster a friendship with Nick so that he can get back in the good graces of Daisy.

Also, Gatsby thinks that by calling Nick “old sport” it sounds like he belongs to old money.

He isn’t old money, however. Jay Gatsby is a character that he made up. Jay Gatsby’s birth name is James “Jimmy” Gatz. He was born into poverty in rural North Dakota and at 17 he changed his name to Jay Gatsby. Over the next five years he learned the ways of the wealthy.

Jay Gatsby wants to come across as cultured, a socialite and educated although he only spent five months studying at Oxford University because after World War I American officers could study at British or French col-

leges. He wants to impress people - he wants people to think that he is “an Oxford man” but certain people pick up on the fact that he didn’t graduate from Oxford.At one point in the book and movie Jay Gatsby gives Nick and Daisy a tour of his house and he shows them his closet full of elegant, expensive clothes. Gatsby mentions that he has “a man in England” who sends him new clothes at the beginning of each season. Gatsby then begins to throw his colorful, imported shirts onto a pile as Nick and Daisy watch in amazement.

What Jay Gatsby wanted out of life was unattainable but for years he kept dreaming. As one writer notes (on enotes.com), Gatsby creates an image of himself and a dream both based on illusions. He believes that he can repeat the past and attain whatever he desires.

His American Dream is also a myth, however, an ideal of materialism as the formula for success. It’s all an illusion.

Gatsby’s search for success and for his idealistic love ends in tragedy. I won’t reveal the climax of the book but let me just say that it’s a real page turner.

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The Social Security Benefit You’ve Never Heard Of

BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I will admit I am a bit of a wonky nerd. I like researching arcane bits of historical minutiae. Recently, I got interested in Social Security BIC codes. I was able to figure out most of the benefits associated with each code. But one puzzled me: the “J” BIC, which my limited research said are “special age 72 benefits.” I know about the enhanced benefit you can get if you wait until age 70 to claim your benefit. But is there some hidden extra benefit you can get at age 72?

A: Gosh, talk about a blast from the past. I haven’t heard any mention of Special Age 72 benefits, usually referred to as Prouty benefits, for about 30 years.

It makes for an interesting story, which I will share in a minute. But first, I will give a quick answer to your question. No, there are no longer any hidden benefits you can get at age 72.

Also, before I get into the story about Prouty benefits, I should explain your reference to “BIC” codes. BIC stands for Beneficiary Identification Codes. They are simply letter codes that designate the various kinds of Social Security benefits.

There is no alliteration attached to these code assignments. In other words, you might think that “R” would designate retirement benefits or “S” might refer to spousal benefits. But that’s not the way they were set up. It’s just a straight alphabetical progression of all Social Security benefits.

For example, “A” stands for retirement benefits. “B” was assigned to designate benefits to a wife. (Later, when benefits to husbands were added to the law, they became “B1” benefits.) “C” is for children’s benefits. “D” is for widows.

And it keeps on going, all the way to “W,” which refers to benefits for disabled widows. If you are curious about these codes, just Google “Social Security BIC codes” and you will find the complete list.

Anyway, there in the middle of the pack of codes you will find “J” benefits.

You will also find “K” benefits. “J” is used to designate a Prouty beneficiary, and “K” is the wife of a Prouty beneficiary.

In a nutshell, Prouty benefits were set up in the 1960s to pay a small monthly stipend to people who were too old to have had a chance to work and pay enough taxes into the Social Security system to become insured for regular Social Security benefits. The sponsor of the legislation was Senator Winston Prouty of Vermont.

I have no idea if this story was true or not. But back in my early days of working for the Social Security Administration, when Prouty benefits were still being routinely awarded, the word being spread from one SSA rep to another was that Prouty had parents who didn’t qualify for regular Social Security, so he crafted this legislation to help out mom and dad (and eventually, hundreds of thousands of others).

I don’t recall all of the rules. But I believe a Prouty beneficiary with no Social

Security work history had to be age 72 before 1968 in order to qualify for a monthly check that I think was less than $100.

There also were other rules for people who had some Social Security covered work, but not enough to qualify for regular Social Security benefits. Or they might have had enough work to get a very small Social Security check. But if the Prouty rules would pay them more money, they would get a Prouty benefit instead of their regular Social Security check. But no matter what their situation, the rules were always tied to the attainment of age 72. Thus the term “special age 72 benefits.”

Because almost all the people who were eligible for these benefits were born before 1896, it is highly unlikely there are any Prouty beneficiaries still alive today.

So I’m sure that all “J” and “K” BIC codes are now just historical footnotes.

Q: My mother’s Social Security award letter has my stepdad’s Social Security number on it followed by “B3.” Can you explain what that is all about? Is her own Social Security number still valid?

A: Last question answered first. Yes, her own Social Security number is still valid. She would use it any time she is asked for her number, like on a tax return or if she ever applies for a job.

But she is claiming Social Security benefits off of your stepdad’s record, so her Social Security “claim number” is his Social Security number followed by the BIC “B3.” And checking that list of codes online, I see that “B3” designates an “aged wife, second claimant.” So what that means is that your mom must be the second wife who is claiming benefits on your stepdad’s record. So maybe he had another wife who was getting benefits on his record and then she died? (I’m guessing she’s dead and not divorced because there is a separate BIC for the latter status.)

By the way, some readers may be wondering what happened to B2. I mentioned earlier that B is the code for a woman getting wife’s benefits, and B1 is the symbol for someone getting benefits as a dependent husband on his wife’s Social Security record. And now we just learned that B3 is the code for a woman who is the second person to file for spousal benefits.

A B2 is listed as “a young wife with child in care.” So who exactly would that be? Well, if a retiree was married to a younger woman and if they had a child (hey, it happens), then the child would get benefits until he or she was 18 years old. That child’s BIC code would be C. And if the mother was not working, she would also be due benefits on the retiree’s record, and her BIC would be B2. I know from experience that many readers are surprised (and usually upset) to learn that those kinds of benefits are paid. But there simply aren’t that many B2s out there. When an older guy is married to a younger woman, more often than not, she is working, and her earnings would prevent her from collecting B2 benefits.

By the way, what is even more uncommon than a B2 benefit? Well, that would be a BY benefit. The BIC list says that a BY beneficiary is a “young husband with child in care.” In other words, that would be a situation in which an older woman getting Social Security benefits is married to a younger man, and they had a child. For obvious biological reasons, it would be very unlikely that an older retired woman would have minor children of her own. More likely, the husband had a child from a previous

marriage, and that minor child would legally be due benefits on the woman’s account as a stepchild. And if the young husband/ father wasn’t working, he could get a check, too. It’s all possible, but highly unlikely. In my almost 50 years of working on Social Security matters, I have never met or even heard of a BY beneficiary.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

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lobster bake on a secluded beach.

Many of the cruises have special-interest themes, and some are very dramatic that include a Schooner Gam, where all the historic schooners gather in one place and tie up and passengers can go and visit; there is also an annual Schooner Race which is tremendous fun. Visit the Maine Windjammer Association for a list of the eight ships in the fleet and description of age-ap-

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Philadelphia (www.visitphilly.org); Newport, RI (www.discovernewport. org); Old Sturbridge Village, MA (www.osv.org), and Portsmouth, NH to experience the Strawbery Banke Museum (www.strawberybanke.org).

And what about immersing in today’s headlines? One of the best family destinations in the world is the nation’s capital, Washington DC, where you can visit the Capital, the National Archives, Museums of the Smithsonian Institution (19 of them)

The Space at Westbury, Long Island’s newest state of the art concert hall and special event center, is the perfect place to see your favorite stars and to stage your next special event.

Cruising through a lock on the Erie Canal on the Herkimer’s boat during a stay at the Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com propriate sailings (usually 10 years old) and themed cruises (music, storytelling, whaling, wellness, seamanship, among them). In the past, we have sailed on the Victory Chimes (the largest in the fleet) and the American Eagle (www. sailmainecoast.com, 800-807-9463).

Another novel experience is renting a canalboat on the Erie Canal (like a floating RV), tying up where whimsy takes you and exploring the canaltowns on foot and by bike on the tow-path that has been turned into a bikeway. It’s an amazing way to immerse yourself in history, and terrific fun to go through the locks, and have the bridges lift just for you. Mid-Lakes Navigation, Skaneateles, has these specially designed Lockmaster canalboats that are easy to maneuver, very comfortable, and oh so charming. (800-545-4318, info@midlakesnav.com, midlakesnav. com).

Living History, Immersive Experiences For more living history (and theme parks and golf and spa to boot! Colonial Williamsburg (www.colonialwilliamsburg.com), with the option to stay at The Williamsburg Inn or Williamsburg Lodge and Colonial Houses (historichotels. org); Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (historyisfun.org);

including the National Air & Space Museum, Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, National Portrait Gallery, National Postal Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institution Building (the castle), the National Zoological Park (National Zoo); as well as private museums including the Newseum and

From Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, engagements, weddings to corporate meetings, holiday parties and product launches we welcome you to make The Space your space, the venue of your dreams.

To make an appointment please call 516.283.5569 or email info@thespaceatwestbury.com • www.LIconcert.com

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250 Post Avenue Westbury, NY 11590 Attraction tickets available online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 800-745-3000. Tickets can be purchased for all shows at The Space box office Fridays from 12pm-6pm and show nights from 5-9pm.

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How it really was: We can presume that the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, was enamored with “all things New York.”

That’s interesting because Fitzgerald was born almost 1,200 miles away in St. Paul, MN. He was born Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald in 1896 to a family whose father was a descendant of Francis Scott Key who wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

The Fitzgerald family moved often and Scott spent his childhood in St. Paul, Buffalo, and Hackensack, NJ. In St. Paul, he attended the St. Paul Academy and saw his first published story appear in the school newspaper.

Of the Fitzgeralds’ three children, Scott was their only son. He attended Princeton University and in 1917 left to join the Army. In July 1918, while he was stationed near Montgomery, AL, he met Zelda Sayre, the daughter of an Alabama Supreme Court judge. They both went to a dance at a local country club and hit it off.

They fell deeply in love, and, as soon as he could, Fitzgerald headed for New York determined to become a success and to marry Zelda.

Scott was working at an advertising job in Manhattan at $90 a month. Zelda broke off their engagement and waited for him to get a better job or at least have a more substantial income.

In the spring of 1920 Fitzgerald’s first book, “This Side of Paradise,” was pub-

lished. His book was a revelation of the new morality of the young and it made Fitzgerald famous, according to Britannica.com.

He married Zelda that same year and for the first four months of their marriage they lived just 50 miles away from New York City in Westport, Ct. Scott was 23 and Zelda was 19. It was a long honeymoon for the Fitzgeralds but perfect for both - he wanted to write, she wanted to swim and they both wanted to party.

For many people the Fitzgeralds represented the talent, the sophistication, the glamour and the excess of American life of the 1920s. It was “The Jazz Age” after all. During the Jazz Age American culture was changing and many Americans became more financially affluent. The era was post-World War I but years before the crash of the stock market.

Jazz music was popular and dancing skyrocketed during the 1920s. Before the stock market had crashed in 1929 and the Great Depression started, culture was booming in America. Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald made the most of it, socializing whenever they could.

They wore fancy clothes and costumes sometimes and did some name dropping along with many other people.

In 1921 their daughter, Frances “Scottie” Fitzgerald, was born in St. Paul where they had returned for a short time. The Fitzgerald family moved to the French Riviera in 1924 and joined a group of American expatriates - of

other writers, artists and celebrities - to write.

Shortly after their arrival in France, Fitzgerald completed writing “The Great Gatsby” which many people regard as his most brilliant novel. It was published by Charles Scribner’s Sons in New York on April 10, 1925, when Scott Fitzgerald was 29 years old.

All of his divided nature is in this novel. Scott Fitzgerald is the naive Midwesterner who arrives in New York and has always been preoccupied with achieving the “American Dream.” Jay Gatsby personified this - or does he?

- and as the compassionate Yale gentleman, Nick Carraway, acts as the objective narrator.

“The Great Gatsby” is considered by most to be the most profoundly American novel of its time. The book explores the themes of love and loyalty.

There are seven additional themes that appear in “The Great Gatsby.”

They are money, class in society, the American dream, relationships, failure and death, morality and selfidentification as outlined in blog. prepscholar.com.

In real life, Scott Fitzgerald’s financial struggles to succeed as a writer, the ups and downs of their marriage and her struggles with mental health all provided him with plenty of material to write about and to draw from.

The happiness that F. Scott Fitzgerald sought all his life was fleeting. Zelda had to be confined to a sanitarium. It is said that he struggled with alcohol-

ism for many years. Fitzgerald’s books weren’t financially profitable until several years after his death so to pay his bills, in 1937 he left the East coast to pursue work as a film screenwriter in Hollywood.

He only worked at that job for about three years. In 1940, F. Scott Fitzgerald died at the age of 44 in Los Angeles, Calif., of a heart attack. He is buried in Rockville, MD. The Big Screen did a good job of portraying Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” both in 2013 and 1974. Who doesn’t like watching both Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert Redford in the movie theatre, after all? In their white suits with their finely tailored shirts they come across as very, very handsome.

“The Great Gatsby” has got it all - it’s got love, suspense and intrigue. It’s also got plenty of action. The movie keeps you on the edge of your seat because you never really know what’s going to happen next.

I’m not a cinephile, someone who is very fond of movies, I am definitely more of a bibliophile, someone who likes books, but I do like going out once in a while and watching a great movie on a very Big Screen. My feeling is that the story comes across very dramatically on a very Big Screen.

So here’s to my favorite movie or your favorite movie and whatever great new movie happens to be coming down the pike. I’ll be waiting for it.

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As for theme parks, zoos, aquariums and research centers: consider different experiences that give insider access: Be a zookeeper for a day at Busch Gardens Tampa (which in addition to being a superb themepark is a fantastic zoo, https://buschgardens.com/tampa/ tours/keeper-for-a-day/); go behindthe-scenes at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (home of “Dolphin’s Tale” ( https://www.seewinter.com/visit/ activities/behind-the-scenes/); have a sleepover (“Snore & Roar”) at the National Zoo, Washington DC (https:// nationalzoo.si.edu/events/snore-roarsleepovers-families) or the Palm Beach

Zoo, which also offers camp programs.

Some of our favorite themeparks: DisneyWorld (Orlando), Universal’s Islands of Adventure (Orlando), Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Colonial Williamsburg, Hersheypark. _____________________________ © 2019 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved.

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hope everyone enjoyed the Memorial Day Weekend with family and friends and remembered those who, over the last 244 years of our existence, sacrificed for our democracy and freedom and hopefully there will be less wars and more diplomacy and communication to solve disagreements and issues.

When you or your agents are showing your home, do you worry about insects in and outside your home this summer? With all the rain we have had during the winter and spring, thus far and may continue to have going forward, mosquitoes and other annoying and flying insects could be a real pain in the butt and hazard and turn off to your purchasers, assuming you have a very pleasant rear yard to relax in.

Standing water is a huge breeding ground for those pesky litter critters as well as their potential dangerous bites and itchy aftermath. The last thing you need is to have your buyers bitten and become annoyed when viewing your backyard. Any time it rains, make sure all those pans, buckets or whatever you may have that collects rain water are dumped out and turned over, so water accumulation is eliminated. Also, the closer you are to lakes, oceans or swampy low lying areas, the greater the opportunity for mosquito infestation.

Nassau and Suffolk County and NYS owned properties have many areas, especially recharge basins where water sits and accumulates as a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes. You can reach out to the public works and health department in your county to ascertain, if they will be spraying larvicide to kill the mosquito eggs before they hatch in those areas again this summer. West Nile Virus is directly related to infected Asian Tiger mosquitoes that carry the disease; and last year Nassau and Suffolk County had reported cases, some fatal. So one should cover arms and legs, especially in areas with mosquitoes are and be cognizant of any bites that cause mild symptoms of fever, headache and body aches, a skin rash and swollen lymph glands.

Symptoms in more severe cases can include high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis.

Individuals most at risk for severe infection include those over the age of 55 and those with chronic illness or compromised immune systems.

Deer ticks, causing Lyme Disease is another serious issue in Long Island, especially where tall grasses and vegetation exists. One should always wear clothing to cover arms and legs when walking or hiking, especially in Suffolk County. Flea bites are another insect, although much less dangerous, but annoying, as your pets should be protected against.

Here is a link to assist in your search for natural remedies for your pets: https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine. com/natural-solutions-tick-season/ As the warm humid and hot weather becomes the norm, homeowners themselves, don’t need any of those issues to cause buyers to not consider your home. I have seen many homes over the years, where the homeowner goes out and purchases bug zappers. It may appear that you are reducing the population of all sorts of flying insects, including mosquitoes, but I beg to differ and the reason is that the light that attracts them, does just that, and you are just attracting a greater population of insects to your property.

Citronella drives away bothersome insects such as flies and mosquitoes.

You can combat the bugs further by also combining the torches with citrus candles for twice the pest-fighting action. Spray water with lavender or eucalyptus around your patio to create a natural pest barrier. Spraying it on you can also help keep bugs away.

Vinegar is a natural deterrent for ants.

A combination of half apple cider vinegar (although normal vinegar works just as well) and half water in a spray bottle works perfectly to repel those pests. This concoction can be sprayed around the perimeter of your home, on the legs of tables that have food served on them or even around a screen house or tent. While vinegar is an effective item you can use to get rid of ants, you will need to reapply, as the residual effect is minimal.

Another useful ant deterrent is cayenne pepper. When sprinkled in places

where ants tend to gather, like areas near sugar and places where crumbs linger, they stay away. The pepper’s spice serves as a deterrent for the ants by telling them that none of the sweet stuff that they’re looking for is there. It acts almost like caution tape.

It can get a little messy, so try to sprinkle the cayenne pepper in areas that aren’t used as much, like a cabinet; especially ones that contain baking supplies or other sweet goods.

Another natural deterrent is peppermint oil. Not only does it repel ants, it also repels spiders. In fact, peppermint keeps most pests away, including aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fleas, flies, lice, mice and moths. There are three ways to effectively apply this oil: soaking cotton balls in the oil and hiding them where the insects gather, applying the oil directly to the affected areas, or diluting it with water and spraying the perimeter of areas you’re trying to protect. If you’re diluting the oil, mix 10 drops of peppermint essential oil and 16 oz. of water, then pour into a spray bottle. Peppermint oil can also keep some of the spiders out of the areas of the home where they frequent most, in addition to making the house smell wonderful. While this appears to be a simple solution, it’s a game of strategy’ by putting the oil in locations where you suspect pests are entering.

With a little trial and error, you should be able to target and focus on those specific areas. It’s all about where you put it, using doorways and entrances to your advantage.

Getting rid of crickets in your basement can be done in two ways. Fill a bowl with a few tablespoons of molasses and then fill half way up with water and place in those areas in your basement where you notice the populations of crickets. As they get attracted to the molasses and go in and get stuck and then drown, replace as needed. Also, sticky traps work extremely well too and are another natural way to minimize them. There are also cricket bait you can purchase that will work too.

Finding natural solutions for keeping away mosquitoes is always a challenging process. Using a mixture of lavender oil and eucalyptus oil can

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help prevent them and heal any existing bites. The mixture has a nice fragrant smell compared to most cans of spray you can buy in the store, and it’s as affordable as a bottle of DEET; which you should use as a last resort, if you cannot control your issues. But be careful and use precaution and ask your doctor for advice before using.

Lavender oil is one of the only essential oils you don’t have to dilute with water to use on the body, although it’s recommended that you speak with your doctor first. All in all, these bug deterrents all do their jobs well, and finding some natural options for your household and family is always a plus.

Lastly, here are some choices in plants that you can grow or purchase to strategically place around your home where you know previous issues with mosquitoes existed or might be: 1.) Citronella grass 2.) Basil 3.) Catnip 4.) Catmint 5.) Rosemary and thyme, which lasted longer than DEET as per Seoul National University, in Seoul, Korea.

You can call your local exterminator, if you don’t want to bother doing it yourself, but the natural way is always safer and you’ll save money and have potentially less issues with your children and pets.

Minimizing eliminating unwanted insects inside and outside your home will add to the desirability of your home and property, while keeping buyers in the game when viewing your home for sale or rent and will add to maximizing its appeal.

What natural remedies have you used to keep the bugs away?

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The Cheapskate Gardener

BY MARY HUNT The only difference between gardeners and cheapskate gardeners is the amount of money they spend to achieve the same results. The truth is, like no other hobby, gardening is actually more productive when the cheapest -- even free! -- supplies are used.

CONTROL WEEDS

Newspaper. It’s cheap, and it works beautifully. Cover the area with 10 layers of newspaper, and then spread mulch or compost over the top. Plant whatever you like by poking a hole in the paper for the seed or plant.

Homemade weedkiller. Dissolve 2 cups salt in 1 gallon white vinegar, and add 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap. Move some of the vinegar to another container so you have room to get all that salt in there.

Then replace the amount you removed and add the soap. Apply with a spray bottle. Caution: Repeated use will sterilize the soil to where eventually nothing will grow. It’s ideal for driveways, paths and walkways.

KEEP CATS AWAY

Ammonia. Sink small open containers (baby food jars are good) into the soil up to the rim throughout the garden, and fill with household ammonia. Cats hate the smell of ammonia.

Pepper. Sprinkle the garden with ground black pepper. Purchase it in bulk at a warehouse club

or bulk grocer, and apply liberally to the affected area. It won’t harm the cats but rather simply irritate their paws, so they’ll go somewhere else to dig.

Plant flowers. Marigolds have a pungent odor that repels cats and other bugs and animals.

Plant them among your vegetable and flower gardens.

FEED YOUR LAWN AND PLANTS

HOMEMADE LAWN FOOD

1 cup Epsom salts

1 cup antiseptic mouthwash

1 cup liquid dish soap

1 cup ammonia

1 can beer

Mix the following in a large container.

Fill a hose-end sprayer jar that mixes its contents with water. Attach to the hose, and give your lawn a generous dose. Yum. (Set the dial so this recipe mixes with 20 gallons of water. You can figure that out. I know you can.)

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To guarantee the healthiest plants in town, when planting trees, shrubs and evergreens, scatter 10 unused match heads and 1 cup of Epsom salts in the planting hole. This promotes new growth and helps strengthen stems and roots.

Cheap fertilizer. Add 2 teaspoons plain

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household ammonia to 1 gallon water. Allow it to sit in an open container (and out of reach of kids looking for a drink) for a full 24 hours. Use on plants instead of commercial fertilizer. Caution: If you use more ammonia, it will be too strong, and you will burn your plants.

BUILD SOIL

Fireplace ashes. Spread wood ash from your winter fires onto the garden beds. Also known as potash, it will gradually build the soil, adding potassium as well as 32 trace minerals. And it’s free!

Increase acidity. Drench wet soil with fullstrength white vinegar (or drench dry soil with a 50-50 vinegar and water solution) to increase the acidity of the soil for plants like azaleas and gardenias.

Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary a Question.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually.

Mary Hunt is the founder of Debt-Proof Living, a personal finance member website and the author of the book Debt-Proof Living, Revell 2014. To find out more about Mary visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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The GC Black 12U Majors 6/7th grade team is having an historical season.

Not only is this the group’s most successful season yet, but they’re also showing how it can be done with FUN. The offense is led by Olivia Donohue, Kate Pogozelski, Grace Power, Julia Stelmokas and Madeline Mitchell. The seasoned pitching staff of Elizabeth Marshall, Julia Davis and Rose Schreier keeps the other teams’ offensive down.

Meanwhile, they are backed up by the excellent defense of Emma Rathgeber, Erin Lloyd, Isabella and Julianna Scianablo, Alyssia Oates and Julianna Clyne. The seventh graders have mentored the sixth graders and blended into a cohesive team. With an 8-2 record, the team sits atop the North Shore League Majors Championship, and has finished with the best record in history, in the 12U bracket from a GCAA Softball team, in this current league. http://www.leaguelineup.com/ welcome.asp?url=gcaasoftball GCAA has run baseball in Garden City since 1955 and softball shortly thereafter (anybody with information on the origin of the softball program, please email gardencity.ny.softball@gmail.com).

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GC Panthers U9 Girls – Hershey Tournament Champions!

The Garden City Panthers (Blue) Girls U9 soccer team clinched the Hershey Memorial Day Challenge Tournament Championship.

The tournament took place over Memorial Day weekend drawing over 450 premier and travel teams. The Garden City Panthers went undefeated in four games over the weekend with a total of 24 goals for and only 3 goals against.

Players on this talented team include: Ava Oppedisano, Delaney

McNaboe, Ellie Kavouridis, Emily Ryker, Erin Dolan, Giuliana Bianco, Hannah Gorman, Kylie O’Leary, Mikaela Regazzi, Scarlet Raia, Sophia Pica and Victoria Racich. The team is coached by Kevin O’Leary and trainer Brie McDonnell.

Come cheer on the Panthers in their home games at Nassau Haven on Saturdays! Congratulations Panthers players, coaches and families!

GC Panthers Victors!

Bottom, left to right: Victoria Racich, Hannah Gorman, Sophia Pica, Ellie Kavouridis, Kylie O’Leary Top, left to right: Ava Oppedisano, Scarlet Raia, Delaney McNaboe, Emily Ryker, Giuliana Bianco, Coach Kevin O’Leary Not pictured: Erin Dolan, Mikaela Regazzi

The GC Panthers were rewarded with a 5-pound Hershey Bar for winning the tournament.

In between soccer, the girls had fun at team dinners, Hershey Park, Chocolate World and the Hershey Lodge pool.

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On June 28th the Garden City News will be publishing our annual salute to village and scholastic teams, including team photos, stats, stories and profiles. And of course, it’ll be a pull out section, so nobody will mind if you hang on to it. Don’t let us miss your team! Ask your coach or manager if they’re sending in your team photo and write up.

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Tryouts for GC Pool’s summer swim teams

The GC “A” Team after capturing its 6th-consecutive championship!

Tryouts for the Garden City Pool’s summer swim teams will be held on June 10, 11, 12 and 13 from 6–8 pm.

Swimmers ages 6-10 should arrive by 5:45 pm; swimmers ages 11-16 should arrive by 6:45 pm. It is only necessary to attend one night of tryouts. Our teams are open to all Garden City Pool members ages 6–16 as of June 1, 2019.

The Garden City Pool offers a competitive “A” team and a

developmental “B” team. Our program is designed to meet the needs of any athlete, from competitive swimmers to beginners. For more information on our swim teams, you may visit our website at www.gardencityswimming.com.

If you have additional questions regarding tryouts, please contact Coach Andrew at gardencityswimteam@ gmail.com.

Garden City Wall Ball Challenge

GC 2026 Rams kick off the season with a tournament win

Border Battle Winners - GC 2026 Rams!

Top row (left to right): Garvis Toler, Will Mattice, Jack Klein, Ryan Haniffy, Chase Kraus, James Logler, Kieran Walsh, Thor Ullrich, George Curth, Anthony Pick.

Bottom row (left to right): James Martin, James Sullivan, Merit Ruckh, Jack Kosta, Jack Shorr, Charlie Koester, Angelo Cupani Missing: Anthony Caluori, Declan Miller, Timothy Levelis, Ethan Mundy On the fields of Connecticut, lacrosse teams from the northeast region competed at the Border Battle. The Garden City Rams showed up early on Sunday morning and were prepared for battle. Consistent practices throughout the year, and a spirited “Wall Ball Challenge,” armed the 2026 Rams with a solid skill set and they dominated every game: GC Rams - 6 vs. Glastonbury - 3 GC Rams - 7 vs.

Greenwich Youth Lacrosse - 3 GC Rams - 4 vs. Ridgefield Black - 2 The opposing teams could not move the net due to the excellent goalkeeping

by Kieran Walsh and James Logler. A solid barrier was created by the defensemen: Garvis Toler, Angelo Cupani, Ryan Haniffy, Thor Ullrich and Will Mattice.

However, most of the game time was

Garden City boys (K-6th grade) were asked participate in a wall ball challenge for four days. Here are some of the kids who showed up every day to practice against “the wall”.

Left to right: Crosby Kraus, Mark Escher, Dermot Laufer, Colby Wenk, Will Buccilatto, Devon Laufer, William Prager and Reggie Wenk.

spent with possession as the face-offs were dominated by Chase Kraus and Anthony Pica. A swift line of midfielders: Merit Ruckh, Jack Klein, Jack Kosta and Charlie Koester practically guaranteed a face-off win. The line of attackers had excellent communication that resulted in efficient scoring: Jack Shorr, George Curth, James Sullivan and James Martin.

At the conclusion of the tournament, the team marched in line to the triedand-true chant, “We are the Rams! The mighty, mighty Rams! Wherever we go, people wanna know who we are so we tell them!” A team begins a season on a winning note.

The Rams have extreme gratitude for the coaches and the parents who made this tournament possible. This weekend, cheer on the GC 2026 Rams on Mitchell Field at the FLG Spring Shootout!

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Congratulations to all the girls for a great season – enjoy the Summer and see you in the Fall!

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GC’s Ryan Smith selected by Los Angeles in baseball draft Former Trojan Southpaw Ryan Smith of Garden City was selected in the 18th round of the Major League Baseball Draft Tuesday by the Los Angeles Angels. A lifelong Garden City resident, Ryan graduated from GCHS in 2015. He worked at the Garden City Pool and still has family at the High School.

Ryan grew up a fan of the New York Mets. He stands 5’11” at 185 pounds and is a lefthanded pitcher. His fastball tops out around 95 miles per hour, and he also throws a change-up with a 10-mph differential, and a good slider.

Princeton has an excellent baseball program, and has produced other great pitchers, including current New York Yankee David Hale. Princeton Pitching Mike Russo sounds especially proud of Ryan having coached him all four years; when Ryan when entered as a freshman he was a high strung “typical long island pitcher”, with a fastball topping out around 84 mph (according to high school baseball tracker web site Perfect Game). Yet Ryan was very dedicated, determined to be the best he could be. At Princeton he slowed things down mentally and was relentless on his physical conditioning. Ryan cleaned up his mechanics and made his delivery more compact. A reliever his first two years for the Princeton Tigers, he switched to a starting pitcher his junior year.

Princeton coaches believe that Ryan’s hard work in summer baseball also made a difference. Playing in the Hamptons Summer league as a freshman, summer of junior year he moved to the famed Cape Cod Summer League along with the other top American college pitchers. This spring Ryan was lighting up the radar gun and catching the attention of Major League Scouts.

He led Princeton with 75 strikeouts and a 3.45 earned run average.

“It is very special to see someone the entire four years of college continue to wear a baseball uniform after graduating”, said Pitching Coach Russo.

“Ryan has a great mound presence, and he worked hard to get here. He really deserved this, and we are very proud of him”.

Ryan was previously part of Garden City Trojans sports folklore: on April 2015 he struck out the last batter to secure former Garden City Baseball Coach Richie’s Smith 650th career coaching win. Now it is Ryan’s turn to become a local baseball legend himself. More importantly, he has shown ball players on the little league fields at Edgemere, Stewart and Grove, and on the mound at Garden City High School that if you have the desire and you put in the work that your dreams can also come true. Go Trojans.

News from the Ethical Humanist Society of LI Through the decades with the Peace Corps

Former Peace Corps Volunteers, all members of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Long Island, will talk about their experiences as volunteers, telling what motivated them to join, what they did in their country of assignment, lessons learned and how the experience impacted their lives.

The gathering will be held on Sunday, June 30 from 11 am to noon at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, 38 Old Country Road, Garden City.

Panel members are Bette Bass of Massapequa (Ethiopia, 1966-69); Kathy Williams Ging of Huntington Station (Peru, 1971-73); Mary Watros, of Huntington Station (Dominican

Republic, 1985-88); Bradley Broder of Manhattan (Kenya, 1999-2001); and Christina Gasiewski of Deer Park (Grenada, 2004-2006). Westbury’s Lyn Dobrin (Kenya, 1965-67) will moderate.

Since the founding of the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 235,000 Americans have served as volunteers in 141 countries. The mission of Returned Volunteers is to use the knowledge and skills they learned as Peace Corps Volunteers to help Americans understand the people and cultures of other countries.

The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island is located at 38 Old Country Road in Garden City, between Mineola Avenue and Herricks Avenue. There is no charge. For information, call (516) 741-7304.

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VILLAGE SPORTS Amusement Park Ticekts available

Our Recreation and Parks Office has been able to secure tickets on consignment for various amusement parks in the tri-state area. These tickets are discounted from the gate price of each park, sometimes at great savings.

Parks that are included are: Price Six Flags Great Adventure, Vernon, NJ $42.50 Hurricane Harbor, Vernon NJ $34.50 Splish Slash Water Park, Long Island $39 Adult

$32 Under 48” Dorney Park, NJ $45 Hershey Park, Hershey PA $55.50 Adult

$43.50 Ages 3-8 Tickets will be available in our office at 108 Rockaway Avenue around Memorial Day weekend. Please call our office at 465-4075 for updates and tickets prices.

Cash or checks only will be accepted to purchase tickets.

Recreation Summer Camp Brochure

Our summer brochure is filled with many activities, both athletic and cultural, for your children to enjoy! Copies will be available on our website and in our office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Some of our camps include: Cultural and Science - Art, Mad Science, Incrediflix Filmmaking, Engineering Sports Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Multisport, Tennis, Soccer, Golf, Lacrosse Recreation - Yoga, Preschool Learn and Play, Rec. Enrichment for 5–6 Years, Mindfulness and Agility for Girls To register for any of these camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

College Notes Jenna Marie Codignotto from Garden City earned The John R. Crossgrove Prize prior to the 2019 Commencement ceremony at Bucknell University that was held on Sunday, May 19. n

Several Garden City students at Lehigh University attained Dean’s List in Spring 2019. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.

Gavrielle Holland Caralyn Roeper Brian Shannon n

Angela Coen of Garden City was among the seven members of The University of Scranton’s Class of 2019 who committed to post-graduation longterm service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations throughout the country and internationally. Their service begins this summer and includes programs run by the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.

Coen graduated as a sociology and women’s studies major at the Jesuit university. Coen will serve with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest as a children’s program specialist at Monika’s House (a domestic violence shelter) in Aloha, Oregon. n

Jennifer Beihoff of Garden City, a early childhood education major, was named to the Dean’s List at Elizabethtown College for the Spring 2019 semester.

Students on the Dean’s List are fulltime undergraduate students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better in 14 or more credit hours, of which at least 12 credits are letter-graded course work. n

James Michielini of Garden City graduated from Tufts University on May 19, with a degree in biology (BS), cum laude, during a university-wide commencement ceremony that featured an address by award-winning actress and activist Alfre Woodard.

TMA Booster Club News Congratulations goes out to Kelly Brennan on making it to the states in Girls Golf.

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Registration is open on our website for senior dances, so sign up now.....

Please get in by June 7, 2019 Father/Daughter Dance: June 21st, 2019 Mother/Son Dance: June 22nd, 2019 Registration for dances is open on our website: www.gctma.org.

Checks payable to “TMA of GC” P.O. Box 666, Garden City NY 11530 If you have a junior at the GCHS and can help with the dances, please email us at tmagcny@gmail.com. You will be invited next year when your child is a senior and can help us as it takes volunteers to make this a special event.

Volunteers Needed

The TMA really needs your help.

Please contact us if you are interested in joining us to help the GC Schools teams and organizations in fundraising. We have the GAA/BAA awards coming up which we sponsor and also need help in organizing the Annual Mother/Son and Father/ Daughter Dances for all seniors. As well as getting the word out to all about sponsoring ads for the Annual TMA Yearbook, which we give to all seniors at graduation, and all TMA memberships.

Thanks to the GC News for helping us promote the Fundraising Events each week.

New Members

We are always looking for new members to get involved. We need as many volunteers as we can get. So if you are an interested dad or mom, please contact us at tmagcny@gmail.com.

Family/Senior Membership

What we need to support the Garden City school athletics and organizations are Family and Senior memberships, so please get them in. You can also purchase them online and pay for your membership at www.gctma.org.

Who We Are:

For over 80 years, TMA has been

the main booster club to support the athletic and social activities of the students of the Garden City School system. We have helped fundraise for those groups that ask for our support and we have also promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of around 60 directors and 50 Life Directors.

We have over 300 Family and Senior Members.

The generous support from the residents of GC have helped the TMA provide 1. Raffle prizes for the TMA/Friends of Music “Rock for the Kids” and also a robotic prize for the STEM program.

2. GCHS Baseball and Softball teams a new batting cage system for the GCHS gym.

3. We have also helped with transportation for sports teams to their camps and tournaments.

4. SEPTA Wine Tasting Fundraiser is one of our events that is sold out annually.

5. We have helped Best Buddies and helped provide CPR training for coaches, HUDL for the athletic teams and many more.

TMA also runs the Father/Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Dance annually with the use of volunteers to bring this special night together. We also run the BAA/GAA award dinner annually for all student-athletes of GCHS. We pay for the varsity letters for each time your son or daughter plays a sport.

Without your support, these special events would NOT BE possible. So we THANK YOU ahead of time.

Thanks for all your support! It takes all the organizations behind the scene to keep the GC schools at the top of the list…

GO Trojans!

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On Monday, June 3, on a picture perfect day, our youngest athletes held their big grand finale where they played a “real” game in front of family and friends. Goggles made a surprise visit, and even dropped the ceremonial first puck. Later in the day, it was our Junior Division (grades 4 thru 6) that wrapped up its season.

Up first was the playoff game between Yellow and Teal, which ended in pure

excitement in overtime with Yellow winning. Next it was Yellow playing Maroon in the big Stanley Cup finals. Special thanks to Trustee John Delany, who came down and dropped the ceremonial first puck. The Maroon team won the game and became our Stanley cup champions.

Congratulations to everyone on a great spring season at the rink!

Congratulations to the Maroon Team on winning the Stanley Cup!

Goggles was on hand to drop the first puck at roller hockey for our youngest participants, who were playing a “real” hockey game in front of family and friends.

Special thanks to Trustee Delany for being our“ guest of honor” and dropping the ceremonial puck drop.

Trustee Delany dropping the ceremonial first puck at our Junior Division Stanley Cup finals.

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The tradition continues Garden City Basketball 2019 Summer Clinic

The tradition continues! Garden City 2026 got their summer tourney season off to a successful start going undefeated at the Jump into June tourney with wins over Liberty, Yellow Jackets and Blue Devils. Tryouts for years 2025 to 2029 will be the GC-CHERRY 1-8 Page - 04-29-19.qxp_Layout 1 4/29/19 2:47 PM Page 1 week of July 15th.

Register at gcramsgirlslacrosse.com.

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Mommy & Me, Pre-School & Girls Instructional Classes

Last summer’s clinic was a lot of fun!

Last call for our Garden City Basketball 2019 Summer Clinic for boys and girls 2nd through 5th grades as of September 2018.

We will be holding six 60-minute sessions for boys and girls on Monday and Wednesday nights 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm starting July 8 at the St Pauls Fieldhouse.

Registration is $200.

Dates are scheduled to be July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24.

The format of the program is similar to that of a high school, college or travel team practice. The focus is on skills, drills, speed & agility and half court game time.

Registration is OPEN online at www.gardencitybasketball.org Paper applications may be submitted.

We are limiting the number of participants so that we can maintain a good coaching to player ratio and provide a higher quality program. The coaches are former high school varsity players, college players and/or AAU travel coaches. If you have a child in K and feel that they would enjoy this type of format, then please register. We are placing players at age appropriate non-rotating half court sessions.

Registration will be open until June 11 and will then close to order jerseys and reserve the appropriate amount of court space.

Information about Garden City Basketball and this program are on our website or you may email jskramko@live.com

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Girls Lacrosse 3rd grade team

GC34 – 2024s won the Summer Face-Off Tournament defeating East Coast Elite, Tomahawk Lax Club, LI Empire and RVC Future Stars to win the championship.

GC34 let up only 5 goals the entire tournament. Congratulations GC34!

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Hempstead Town Receiver Don Clavin (left) cheered on the Garden City Girls Lacrosse Club’s third grade team as it wrapped up the spring schedule with a tournament at Wantagh High School. Clavin congratulated Coach Don McDonough, the players, families and the entire Garden City Lacrosse Club for a great season!

THANKS For Supporting “Battle of the Classes”

It is with sincere gratitude that I offer my appreciation to the numerous Merchants and Families who were so instrumental in supporting the “Battle of the Classes” held at Garden City High School on May17.

This event, whose proceeds benefit the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, provides an excellent opportunity for our students to enjoy an evening of good, clean fun competing in events with members of their grade.

A special thanks go out to Nancy Fleming, Mary Ferrara and Lorraine Zinga whose efforts each year make this event possible. As I have stated many times to friends and family, I am very fortunate to work in such a caring community.

Thank you all, Jim Malone

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Open House

Open House: Saturday, June 8th 11:30am – 1:30pm & Sunday, June 9th 2:00pm – 4:00pm 178 Kensington Road, Garden City, NY This beautiful Tudor situated in the heart of the Estates has wonderful curb appeal and offers over 3,500 sq. ft. of living space. The 1st floor features a living room with fireplace, formal dining room, large, sun-drenched, his and her office, and powder room. The chef’s kitchen and family room/mud room area with laundry is a highlight and spans the back of the house. The back yard is private and a perfect spot to k ick back and relax or entertain. Upstairs, there is a spacious master suite with a large bath. There are also 3 additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The full, finished basement includes great recreational space and a separate gym area. Other highlights include new windows, walkways, boiler, electrical wiring, Wallcoat exterior, sound system, central vac, and 2-car detached garage. SD #18. MLS# 3134895. $1,499,000.

Fortune Heaney, CBR, SRES

Lisa Heaney, CBR

Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh St, Garden City 516.248.6655 ext.2217, c.516.521.9772 fortuneheaney@danielgale.com fortuneheaney.danielgale.com

Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh St, Garden City 516.248.6655 ext.2218, c.516.376.3470 lisaheaney@danielgale.com lisaheaney.danielgale.com

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Open House: Saturday, June 8th | 2:00pm – 4:00pm 77 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY | New to Market Move right in. Beautiful brick Center Hall Colonial in the Western section featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Relax and enjoy the updated marble fireplace in this lovely living room, or enjoy a summer night on the private veranda. The dining room is open to the kitchen for easy entertaining. The kitchen has gorgeous marble countertops and a pass through window to the family room, which features an exposed brick wall. New patio off the family room. 1 bedroom and full bath on the 1st floor and 3 additional bedrooms and full bath on the 2nd floor. Master bedroom has a large closet and outdoor access. Fully finished basement, with laundry. Close to train, schools, shopping and restaurants.

Opportunity awaits. SD #18. MLS# 3135170. $929,000.

Annmarie Bommarito, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.516.477.3491 annmariebommarito@danielgale.com annmariebommarito.danielgale.com

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Sunday, June 9 | 11:30 – 1:30pm 184 Nassau Blvd, Garden City, NY 3 -bedroom, 3-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3133419. $1,099,000.

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, June 9 | 12:00 – 2:00pm 162 Brompton Rd, Garden City 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3134066. $1,499,000.

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, June 9 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm 37 Mulberry Avenue, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath.

SD#18 MLS# 3133541. $1,349,000.

Sunday, June 9 | 2:00 – 4:00pm 178 Euston Rd, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD# 18. MLS# 3126653. $1,699,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3034065. $899,999.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3122605. $999,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3121897. $999,000.

Garden City, NY 4-Bedroom, 3 Bath.

SD#18 MLS# 3132838. $1,399,000

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3126377. $1,399,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3111538. $1,479,000.

Garden City, NY 7-bedrooms, 5.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3132566. $2,650,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.555-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3097122. $2,950,000.

Sunday, June 9 | 1:00 – 3:00pm 45 Russell Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3084268. $1,749,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3126180. $5,750.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD# 18. MLS# 3135170. $929,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath.

SD# 18. MLS# 3114941. $1,048,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3121095. $1,279,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3134895. $1,499,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3112526. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3101214. $1,698,000.

Out of Town Listings Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3099670. $3,250,000.

Garden City, NY 8-bedroom, 7.55-baths.

SD #18. MLS# 3110238. $3,950,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3113870. $4,175,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedrooms, 6.55-baths.

SD #18. MLS# 3127294. $5,495,000.

Claudia Galvin Manager

Christine Cudahy Assistant Manager

Arthur Anderson

Rene Blair

Annmarie Bommarito

Jessica Brantuk

Laura Carroll

Ann Collins

Chelsea Costello

Patricia Costello

Patricia Dickson

Marilyn Frey

Mary Lo Galbo

Kathy Lucchesi

Susan MacDonald

Brigid Marmorowski

Athena Menoudakos

Matthew Minardi

Linda Mulrooney

Eileen O’Hara

Alexandra Parisi

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Sunday, June 9 | 12:00 – 2:00pm 546 Rebecca Lane, Oceanside, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3127028. $619,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

Mineola, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

SD #10. MLS# 3109355. $635,000.

Mineola, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

SD #10. MLS# 3125709. $299,500.

Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #1. MLS# 3115730. $649,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

Oceanside, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #11. MLS# 3118218. $649,000.

Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #21. MLS# 3125759. $749,000.

Oceanside, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #11. MLS# 3123780. $749,000.

Bellerose Village, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #22. MLS# 3126518. $785,000.

Middle Village, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #24. MLS# 3122621. $799,000.

Wyndham Resale Office

Rentals Rockville Centre, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #21. MLS# 3124613. $849,000.

Williston Park, NY 4-bedroom, 1-bath.

SD #9. MLS# 3101703. $659,000.

Patricia Costello, Patricia Dickson, Alfred Kohart, Mary Krener and Linda Mulrooney Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3125500. $5,400.

Southampton, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

SD #6. MLS# 3068772. $1,750,000.

Consult a Wyndham Resale specialist when looking to buy or sell. Our on-site office staff is unsurpassed in providing thorough knowledge of the Wyndham Complex. Their years of professional experience and excellent service at this Five-Star Luxury Facility ensure a seamless transaction for both seller and buyer.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit M7 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3133383. $5,300.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit M-21 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3067051. $950,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 205W Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3064538. $999,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City Office and Wyndham Resale Office 516.248.6655 | 102 Seventh St, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 206 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3102059. $1,075,000.

Susan Gillin

Brian Pryke

Lauren Grima

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 515 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 3128899. $1,025,000.

Daureen Hausser

Lynn Puccio

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111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 402 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

SD #18. MLS# 3096567. $1,150,000.

Lisa Heaney

Kathleen Roberts

Kathleen Higdon

Julia Mastromauro Rosado

Alfred Kohart

Joseph Scianablo

Mary Krener

Jennifer Sullivan

Robert J. Krener

Cheryl Trimboli

Meredith Krug

Scott Wallace

Michele LaRocca

Maureen Walsh Lagarde

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