The Garden City News (6/26/20)

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Recently, Stewart School fifth-graders Elizabeth Vitale, Kaitlyn McDonald, Sophia Persichilli, Maddie Atteritano, Katherine Maresca, Amelia Moran and Abby Perisa raised over $500 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The girls spent three weeks taking over 40 porch photos of their fellow fifth-graders in their Focus shirts.

Officials demand removal of monster poles at LIRR

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Just south of the Merillon Avenue LIRR station and the adjacent 93’ steel poles, the second official day of summer in Garden City became a muggy, hot scene, both in the atmosphere and in comments by Town of Hempstead government officials turning the heat up on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Long Island Power Authority. They demanded the poles be taken down immediately as they stood with residents, many of whom are infuriated and seeing the poles as an affront to the community poised to drive down local property values.

Town of Hempstead Supervisor and Garden City resident Donald X. Clavin began the press conference on Monday June 22 by recognizing the crowd of Garden City residents, including Richard Corrao who helped galvanize the officials on hand and New York regional media outlets covering the issue, as well as Kathy Auro of 4 Merillon Avenue, who allowed those gathered to be on her front lawn as she stood a few properly distanced feet from Clavin.

Clavin was joined by New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra, two Town Councilmen, Town Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, and current Town Clerk Kate Murray, former town supervisor. Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, who represents Garden City, was unable to make the June 22 press conference, but Clavin noted that she joins the pushback against these poles and aimed at 3TC and MTA/LIRR.

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Village Board of Trustees’ Zoom meeting on Thursday, June 18, Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch questioned Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco about the transition for residents and DPW to the new, larger recycling containers which have a 25-gallon capacity.

Back at the Board of

Trustees’ meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 15, the Board approved a bid award for the 6,650 containers distributed to Garden City households, for a total cost of $59,717 to vendor

T.M. Fitzgerald and Associates of Haverton Township, Pennsylvania, the sole bidder for the contract. This amount fell within the budgeted $60,000 for the bulk purchase of new containers from the operating

budget (year 2019-2020).

Deputy Mayor Bolebruch says he’s watched on social media the many residents “posting on Facebook, when the new pails went out it was like Christmas morning….they were absolutely excited and they loved it, and that was the initial response.”

He says since then, there have been many senior citizens

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“We’re galvanizing with all the Garden City residents and putting pressure on all these entities -- the MTA and LIRR, their contractors 3TC, PSEG Long Island and LIPA. We will do the right thing and if it has to go to litigation then it will go to litigation. This is not the first time, and it has happened in other areas, Out east this happened and there is precedent set by MTA/LIRR and PSEG -- there, they rectified the situation and took the poles down,” Clavin noted.

“We expect the same level of treatment and the level of respect, inclusion, incorporation and openness from the Nassau border all the way down. Every community deserves their voices, their opinions and the biggest investments in our lives (home ownership) to be respected. We will not stand for these poles to be standing in this community,”

Photo by Regina Moran

Summer in the Streets

This is definitely going to be a summer unlike any other in Garden City. Most summers, life slows down as many people travel, while everyone else hangs out at the pool. Friday Night Promenades provide a weekly place to gather with friends and neighbors.

Well, this year, the pandemic has upended virtually everything. But life will go on, if in modified ways.

The Garden City Pool expects to open on July 10th for a modified season. The facility will run at 50% capacity, meaning only 639 people will be allowed at any given time, and no guests will be allowed. There will be two swim sessions offered each day, with time in between for cleaning. Pool furniture will be arranged to comply with social distancing measures. The membership

fee will be reduced in light of the restrictions.

The annual Friday Night Promenades on Seventh Street, which have become hugely popular in the last few years, are also on hiatus this year. Instead, Seventh Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Thursday evening through Sunday night. Restaurants will be allowed to set up additional tables in the street (socially distanced, of course) and retailers will also be allowed to display goods outside.

It’s a truly strange year we are living in, and no doubt future historians will read accounts of this time and be amazed at our resilience and our cooperative spirit in this time of coronavirus.

Board, mayor should resign

To the Editor:

I have been a resident of the Estates Section for over 23 years and I just returned from the protest at the Merillon Ave Railroad station against the monster poles that have been erected. To my astonishment and almost all the residents that attended, I discovered that not one Village official attended the protest.

The protest was led by Don Clavin and attended by several other Town of Hempstead politicians. If the residents of this Village have to rely on politicians from the Town to protect our interest; then I have to ask what do we need these Village officials for? Our “elected” officials are either oblivious to the issues that matter in the Village or simply are incompetent and useless. The Mayor and all the Trustees should resign immediately and it’s about time that we tear up the so-called “Gentlemen’s Agreement” and have real elections in this Village. Why should a Village with the resources we have not have elections where we know the positions the candidates running for office stand for?

Why should a Village with over twenty thousand residents elect a Mayor that basically runs unopposed and garnishes about 300 votes?

There have been so many issues in the Village over the last several years where our trustees and mayor have gone against the will of the people that it is now time that we do away with the “Gentlemen’s Agreement” and try to get a system of government that will work for the majority of our residents.

Joe Albano

LIRR MTA broke trust

To the Editor:

Although we no longer reside in Garden City, Nick and I receive calls and emails from residents who know how much we loved the Village and still do. We currently hear from residents in all sections of the Village who are upset by the 93’ poles aligning the LIRR Main Line in Estates, and the Third Track Project in general. We have read GC News reports on recent Village Board Meetings, well-written letters to the editor, Newsday articles, and have seen TV

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Village statement on poles along Third Track

SUBMITTED BY THE THIRD TRACK COMMITTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

This statement is provided by the Third Track Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City on behalf of the Board of Trustees. The Board and the Committee completely understand that many residents do not like the poles (or the Third Track project) and object to their placement, height and visual effect. We hear and understand the concerns of our Garden City residents as they are, along with us, committed to preserving the beauty of our Village. We also wish that the

poles were not there and had pushed all along for the MTA/LIRR to bury lines where it could. The MTA/LIRR and its contractors did not meet those wishes and requests.

On April 8, 2020, the Village’s Third Track Committee of the Board of Trustees sent a letter to the MTA/LIRR raising several grievances with respect to how the project had been progressing within the Village. We refer you to the letter which appears on the Village website.

In the letter, the Village raised con-

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Outdoor dining, shopping starts this weekend on 7th St.

BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS

Expanded outdoor weekend dining has arrived in Garden City following multiple discussions between the Garden City Board of Trustees and the Chamber of Commerce.

Seventh Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Thursday afternoon through Sunday evenings from this week through September 6th. Restaurants will be allowed to set up additional tables on the sidewalk and street that are at least six feet apart, with a maximum seating of ten people per table.

Restaurants in other areas of the Village will also be able to access additional outdoor space for summer dining. Space will be set aside in Parking Field 8, west of Franklin Avenue. On the east side of Franklin, Kellum Lane will be closed to traffic so that the restaurants there will have space for tables. Franklin Avenue restaurants will be able to serve outside seven days a week for lunch and dinner

On Seventh Street, Leo’s, Walk Street, Seventh Street Cafe, the Burger Spot and the Guac Shop have all said they will participate, according to Chamber

of Commerce Executive Director Dennis Donnelly. Donnelly noted that retailers can also set up tables outside their shops to allow customers to shop al fresco.

“I would like to thank the village for securing N.Y.S. approval which will enable our restaurants and stores to maximize the summer months. After suffering throughout the Covid shutdown this opportunity gives a glimmer of hope to so many local businesses. The Chamber implores our residents to come out to support our home town restaurants and shops,” Donnelly said.

In recent weeks the Chamber and the Village addressed concerns regarding getting approval from the state liquor authority to serve outdoors, as well as issues of access for emergency services in the event that a fire truck or ambulance should be needed on Seventh Street during the closure.

Police will block off the street from Franklin Avenue all the way to Hilton Avenue as it had in prior years for the Friday Night Promenades. Police aide vehicles will be stationed at the Hilton Avenue/7th Street intersection and the Franklin Avenue/7th Street The village will also use pails as temporary barricades that can be moved if necessary.

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Local officials participate in forum on race issues

BY GARY SIMEONE

A online panel discussion on the topic of race relations was held via Google Zoom on Tuesday, June 22nd. Panelists included New York State Senator Kevin Thomas and assemblywoman Taylor Darling, who represents the County’s 18th district. Other panelists included Kevin McKenna of the TOB News, Scottie Coads, who represents the NAACP and Oscar Canales of the LIISA (Long Island Immigrant Student Advocates.) The moderators of the forum were Gil Bernardino and Dr. Sarah Brewster.

One of the first questions asked of the panelists was “How can people explain to their children the current state of the country and what can be done about it?”

Assemblywoman Darling said the best approach, depending on the age range of the children, is to ask them what they understand about what’s going on in our country at the present time.

“A lot of children nowadays spend more time online and seeing different video’s, so you can speak to them about how they feel about what they’re wit-

nessing,” said Darling. “Maybe explain certain instances in where people of color have not been treated well or unfairly targeted by  members of law enforcement and ask them the best way to address it.”

Senator Thomas said he has a nineteen month old at home and that when she gets older, he wants her to know that she was growing up during the country’s second civil rights movement.

“During the first civil rights movement, people were working to bring about change in our country and that is what is happening now,” said Thomas. “I believe this a monumental and very important moment in our country’s history.”

Another question posed was regarding the BLM protests and if they were helping or hurting our country.

Canales of the LIISA said that he was part of a BLM protests many years ago and that he has been a longtime advocate of the movement.

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Residents bring concerns over monster poles to Village Board

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Concerns over the 93-foot-high steel poles along the LIRR Third Track project in the Estates’ section were discussed by the Village Board of Trustees at its June 18th Zoom meeting. The issue had recently been in the news regionally in  metropolitan area news outlets including Newsday, News 12 and CBS New York.

At the Board of Trustees’ meeting several residents updated the Board on their findings as well as vented their displeasure over the situation.

Charlie Kelly of Kilburn Road was disappointed this critical issue for Garden City was not a part of the Board of Trustees’ official agenda, while many other action and discussion items were. He told the Board that in addition to the poles, cars are parked illegally from workers attending to the LIRR Third Track project, who he says are “also adding garbage from their meals and breaks.”

“At least those problems are temporary -- we know they will continue but they’ll end at some point. However the (93-foot-tall) monster poles seem more permanent every day. With this Board failing to take any court action against the MTA/LIRR months after they declared it ‘in breach’ by their April letter. It seems like the Board of Trustees will not do anything to assist

us in a timely manner. Every day our case becomes weaker because the timely assertion of rights is paramount in cases like this. Believe me that LIPA and PSEG know this and they revel in the village’s delay.”

“There is no way for a Village of Garden City taxpayer to know why you would spend over $100,000 in legal fees to fight against a few handicapped spaces on 7th Street, but the Board won’t bring an action for what you termed a breach of the Memorandum of Understanding with the MTA/LIRR, that has harmed hundreds of village taxpayers and endangered their health and safety,” Kelly said during the Zoom meeting.

He was referencing the Village Board’s Third Track Committee (Trustees Brian Daughney and Stephen Makrinos) letter dated April 8, 2020, which states that the Committee “considers the placement of such poles in bad faith and a breach of Section 39 of the MOU.” Three key individuals cc’d on that letter were Garden City Superintendent of Public Works and Deputy Village Administrator Joseph DiFrancisco, Travis Brennan of 3rd Track Constructors and Leslie Mesnick, MTA Community Outreach Manager for the LIRR expansion project.

Kelly said the required notice to homeowners and affected parties of the installations of the large poles was not

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given by the MTA/LIRR or by the utility the poles will transmit, PSEG Long Island power. “No one did a SEQRA study after switching the location of the monster poles to be within striking distance of homes....yet this Board does nothing,” he said.

He further denounced the opportunity for Garden City government, stating that there’s a major conflict “in proceeding in court against LIPA/PSEG Long Island because Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, a top member of Village executive staff, is also the chairman of LIPA.

“How can he possibly administrate dealings with LIPA -- and there are many, not just this -- on behalf of village taxpayers and in the interest of our village taxpayers? Is this not a clear conflict of interest and a slap in the face of village taxpayers...our taxes pay the salary of the person whose poles sit in our yards, not in his own yard of course. On LIPA’s website, it states that the Board of which Mr. Suozzi is chairman sets all its vision and values and oversees contracts -- so what values are shown by erecting monster poles so close to homes that they could fall in children’s bedrooms? And what vision is shown by failure to follow the public authorities law?” Kelly said.

Brian Mulrooney of Hampton Road then stated Charlie Kelly’s comments were among the most thoughtful and

powerful comments delivered during a Village Board meeting.

He drove home the point that the village administrator has served for a few years on the LIPA Board, “of a company which has licensed out these monster poles to increase revenues.” Mulrooney noted that utility poles and telecommunications facilities are often interconnected because carriers, such as the wireless telephone carriers “co locate” their receptors and transmitters atop large poles, creating for better coverage and generating revenues to the companies owning such poles. The higher the poles, the more ‘tenant’ communications facilities that can be co-located on them and pay for the space. The mayor simply thanked Mulroony for his public comment as the point on Administrator Suozzi wasn’t addressed.

Stephen Larocca of Wellington Road asked how the Village Board would address the potential conflict he, Kelly and others perceive with Suozzi’s chairing the LIPA Board. He said this is affecting many of his Estates’ section neighbors as well. Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé answered: “As soon as we get information, we will share it with you.”

Larocca asked if gaining “information” means the Board of Trustees is investigating issues. “If this issue and

Village Hall reopens to public, with distancing

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Village Auditor Courtney Rutt Rosenblatt has worked tirelessly to ensure maximum safety and strategic planning for the return of the village workforce to their in-person offices as New York State permits with phased reopenings of business. During the Board of Trustees’ meeting held via Zoom on Thursday, June 18, she and Village Administrator Ralph V. Suozzi updated the trustees on the operations planned at Village Hall and in other Garden City municipal facilities.

Suozzi said the village was anticipating full staffing again at Village Hall by Wednesday, June 24. He asked for Board agreement on June 18 so he could notify each department head of the formalized plan immediately, and the Board later provided the confirmation.

a.m. to 4 p.m.

One person will be allowed inside the Business Office at any one time, and lines have been placed on the floors to denote physical distancing of six feet apart.

“There will be the availability to conduct in-person business in the Business Office which includes the office of Village Clerk Karen Altman as well as our Finance department. That would be for getting permits and paying taxes and anything managed there -- you will be welcome into Village Hall to be able to conduct that business,” she said.

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Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch announced the reopening of Village Hall to the community for municipal office services. Rosenblatt, who is a Village of Garden City resident, explained the reopening of Village Hall to the public would begin on Monday June 22, from 9

There will be a sign-in log for all visitors to Village Hall and this will allow the village to keep a record, as Rosenblatt noted this would be a critical step in order to maintain contact tracing for the Nassau County Department of Health, particularly if a case of COVID19 be reported and need to be tracked. The Building Department office at Village Hall will be open to accept permits and applications for projects. The Department of Public Works’ administration and walk-up question area will

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Go Green with Kelly and Colleen Simple Tips for Family & Environmental Health

BY COLLEEN CIOLLO AND KELLY SMITH

The Village of Garden City recently replaced all resident recycling bins with larger, taller recycling barrels.  These barrels, which were funded by the 20192020 Village Budget, seemed like a timely upgrade.  During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as residents abided by stay-athome orders, they naturally consumed more food and beverages at home, which led to overflowing curbside recycling bins during a blustery spring.  In addition to more capacity that will hopefully prevent overflow and loose debris, the new recycling barrels are, according to the village, more ergonomic and easier for sanitation workers to manage.  Unfortunately, the replacement barrels were accompanied by new recycling guidelines, which limit the types of plastics residents can put inside them.  In other words:  Bigger bins, fewer recyclables!  Additionally, the new barrels have many residents wondering what will become of the old plastic recycling bins?

What Has Changed Under the New Guidelines?

Under the new recycling guidelines issued by the Sanitation Department, the village is no longer accepting plastics 3-7 for recycling.  This is a change from the 2019-2020 Sanitation/Recycling Guideline booklet issued by the village, which expressly lists “clean plastic containers with the numbers 1-7 in the triangle on the bottom of the container” as acceptable for recycling.  The change means that plastic items such as yogurt containers, shampoo bottles, household cleaner bottles, plastic cutlery, plastic straws, and some takeout containers are no longer recyclable and should be discarded with trash.

We recently called the village recycling program to inquire about this apparent change.  According to our phone conversation with a village sanitation representative on June 15, 2020,  the recycling guidelines have not effectively changed because the Village of Garden City “never recycled” plastics 3-7, and the inclusion of plastics 3-7 in the 2019-2020 Recycling Guideline booklet was “a misprint.”  We were told that the village has always followed the Town of Hempstead recycling guidelines, which only provide for the recycling of plastics 1 and 2.  The representative claimed that co-mingled plastics used to be sorted at the recycling plant and plastics 3-7 were discarded by workers, but this practice will no longer continue.  Instead, if acceptable plastics are co-mingled with unacceptable plastics, the recycling plant may reject all of the village’s recyclables.

To answer the question concerning the whereabouts of the old recycling bins, according to Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco and confirmed by a member of the Board of Trustees, the

village will offer them to  other U.S. towns named “Garden City,” such as Garden City, KS and Garden City, TX.  If that plan doesn’t work out,  the village will “auction them off,” which is what the village does with most of its old equipment that still has value.  It is our hope that the old bins will not be discarded and end up in a landfill, which would be counterproductive to the goals of recycling and would effectively cancel out any recycling gains we make with the updated barrels.

Action Items:

• Precisely follow the new recycling guidelines to ensure proper recycling.

• Make every effort to reduce waste and reuse items when plausible.

Following Recycling Guidelines to Ensure Proper Recycling

While the changes to the recycling guidelines regarding plastic are disappointing and seem to regress recycling efforts at a time when recycling is more critical than ever, it is important that we precisely follow the new guidelines to ensure that the items that we place in those large recycling barrels are actually recycled.  Thankfully, there are no changes regarding glass and metal recycling.  Glass jars, bottles and metal containers, including food containers, paint cans, and aerosol cans, continue to be recyclable.  It’s important that you rinse food residue from recyclables before placing them in your recycling barrel.  Dirty recyclables are often turned away by recycling plants.

Glass containers should go to the bottom of the barrel.  You do not have to remove labels before recycling glass bottles and jars.  Do not put broken glass, lightbulbs, or mirrors out with recycling.  Metal containers should go next and, like glass jars, should be clean and dry.  According to the Town of Hempstead’s Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling, aluminum foil is not acceptable and should not be placed in the recycling barrels.  Plastics 1 and 2 should go on top.  Be sure to check the number in the triangle on the bottom of the item before placing it in the recycling barrel.  Remove plastic caps from bottles and discard before recycling.  Bottle caps are not recyclable under the new guidelines.  Also, remember that plastic bags are not collected for recycling and should never be placed in recycling bins.  Several retailers, however, collect plastic bags for recycling, including Target and Kings.

Reducing Waste and Reusing Items During a Global Pandemic

In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic mirrors the climate crisis. In both scenarios, we heard countless warnings from experts of the potentially dire health implications, evident in terms of the virus, of inaction. Possibly less obvious are the health consequences of climate change.

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Check fraud

On June 18th a resident report ed that someone cashed a fraudulent check for $2,000 against his bank account.

Accidental breakage

On June 18th Garden City Police investigated a report of broken windows at the Garden City High School. Upon investigation, it was found that landscap ers apparently caused the damage.

Protest rallies

Garden City Police were assigned to traffic safety details for protest rallies and marches at various locations in the Village on June 19, 20 and 23rd.

Gift card scam

A resident reported on June 19th that she had received an email from someone claiming to be an acquaintance asking her to purchase $500 in gift cards to assist in a fundraiser and forward the pin numbers back to the same email. The victim complied, however, later determined the email request was a scam.

Natural gas odor

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Officers assisted the Fire Department on June 19th when it responded to Brompton Road for a natural gas odor. Upon investigation firefighters determined all was in order.

Unauthorized usage

On June 20th Garden City Police investigated a report that an unknown person had used an unauthorized ATM card on several occasions to remove $4,000 from a resident’s credit union account.

Multiple violations

As a result of a traffic investigation on Clinton Road on June 21st, Garden City Police arrested a 26 yearold Garden City man for allegedly driving a motorcycle with 18 license suspensions, as well as unregistered vehicle, uninspected vehicle and

uninsured vehicle. Petit larceny arrest

Garden City Police responded to CVS on June 22nd for a report of a subject fleeing the store after allegedly stealing multiple items. The subject, a 31 yearold Mineola man, was apprehended on 9th Street and arrested for petit larceny and resisting arrest.

Identity theft

On June 22nd Garden City Police investigated two reports of identity theft in which fraudulent credit card accounts were opened using residents’ personal information.

Stolen headphones

A pair of headphones was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a Meadow Street driveway on June 22nd.

CO alarm

On June 22nd Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Franklin Avenue building for a carbon monoxide alarm activation. Upon investigation, it was determined the alarm was activated by maintenance workers updating the system.

Election day

Garden City Police officers monitored polling locations throughout the Village on June 23rd.

Power problem

On June 23rd Garden City Firefighters responded to Oxford Boulevard for a report of sparking power lines.

Unemployment scams

Throughout the week Garden City Police investigated multiple reports of unknown person(s) filing for fraudulent unemployment claims using residents’ personal information.

College application class

For Garden City residents who are entering senior year in high school, the District’s Continuing Education Program is offering two courses: Writing Your College Essay & Jump Start the College Application Process. For more information, visit the Important News and Continuing

Education pages on the District website: www.gardencity.k12.ny.us. Registration will be in-person only on July 6th and July 7 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Garden City High School Main Lobby on a first come – first served basis.

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Total taxes: $21,407

Lot Size: .24 acres

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Sold Price: $790,000

Date: 05/26/2020

3 bedrooms, 2 full / 1 half baths

Style: Ranch

Total taxes: $16,088

Lot Size: .2 acres

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Sellers Broker: Daniel Gale Associates

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NEW LISTING!

As we entered Phase III this week, the good news was that Village Hall and administrative offices reopened for in-person inquiries and business on Monday, June 22 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All full-time staff returned to on-site workplaces Wednesday, June 24. However, the Senior Center and Library remain closed to the public at this time. Visitors are required to wear a face covering, maintain social distancing of six feet and sign in to a Visitor’s Log outside of the office they are visiting. Furthermore, while multiple people can enter Village Hall, only one person will be admitted into each office space at a time and are asked to abide by employee instructions.

should be sold at a reduced rate. No guests will be permitted this season. Two swim sessions will be offered each day – Session “A” will be offered between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and Session “B” will be offered between 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. The hour in between sessions will give staff appropriate time to clean the facility. D&J Refreshments is also returning for the season to offer takeout only. The indoor eating area will serve as an adjunct staff room to ensure social distancing.

WE’RE STILL OPEN

All of our buildings have been sanitized since the onset of the Covid-19 health pandemic. Additionally, proper personal protective equipment in the form of masks and gloves are provided on an as needed basis. All reception desks have been modified to include Plexiglass panels to alleviate physical contact between visitors and employees to further the effort to stop the spread.

Dining in the Village

Local restaurants are open for indoor/outdoor dining and takeout. Indoor seating began Wednesday, June 24, as we entered Phase III of the region’s reopening plan. Limited reservations are being accepted at local eateries. Social distancing protocols must be followed. Tables will be six feet apart and masks will be required when unable to remain six feet apart from another patron, other than those in your party.

Pool Opening July 10th

Opening Day for the 2020 Garden City Pool season is Friday, July 10. It typically takes staff three to threeand-a-half weeks to prepare the facility for the season. This year marks the 64th season of “fun in the sun” at the Village’s premiere facility. State regulations will require that the facility be run at 50 percent capacity, which means 639 people will be allowed at the facility at any given time. Staff is currently working on furniture layouts to set up decks that comply with social distancing protocols.

Following a Recreation Commission meeting last week, it was decided that memberships

Registration details are coming soon. The Pool website, www. gardencityrecreation.org, will also have a downloadable brochure with details regarding the season. “It’s going to be an interesting experience the first few days but we’re ready for it,” Paul Blake, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, said.

St. Paul’s Window Protection

The Board during its June 18, 2020 meeting ratified an $18,000 change order submitted by subcontractor Talty Construction, Inc. for additional labor and materials. This increases the amount of the St. Paul’s Window Protection bid, awarded at the January 9, 2020 meeting from $39,400 to $57,400.

In May, Trustees did not ratify three change orders from Talty Construction, Inc. totaling $35,776.83, for additional labor and materials related to window protection at St. Paul’s. Several Trustees expressed concern that the change orders exceeded the CNY budget of $69,000 by approximately $6,000. This increased the amount of the St. Paul’s School Window Protection Bid, awarded on January 9, 2020 from $39,400 to $75,176.83. Sixty windows were included in the bid; once crews got closer to the building it was discovered that an additional 49 windows needed attention.

Walter Beal, a project executive at CNY, participated in the May 7, 2020 Board meeting via Zoom. He explained that several factors accounted for the addition – the drone wasn’t helpful in identifying broken windows; building architecture didn’t lend itself to viewing all angles of the building and the windows from the ground level; several windows were in tact but the wood frames were rotted; and other win-

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I took this photograph during the Belmont Festival in June of 2006. This was the parade part of the Festival as thousands lined the sides of 7th Street packed together like sardines. When will we able to do that again? Hey, remember when “social distancing” meant you had bad breath!

DAR member takes on new post with Marines

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter NSDAR, Carla Hall D'Ambra Regent, is pleased to announce that one of their members on active military duty, Captain Jacqueline Barnum, has been assigned to a new post. Barnum is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, from which she entered service as a United States Marine.

Captain Barnum just completed her last tour at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California where she served as a logistics officer for I Marine Expeditionary Force for three years. While there. she served as Company Commander.  For her next tour, Captain Barnum was selected to serve as a Company Officer at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island. There, she will be the officer in charge of providing guidance, mentoring, and leadership for over eighty men and women in her company that are attending the Prep School with the goal of attending the Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Captain Barnum has been a member of the Garden City-based Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution for 10 years. She is a documented descendant of 3 American Revolutionary War soldiers.

St. Joseph’s Religious Education classes

Beginning on July 1, St. Joseph Parish Office of Religious Edcation will be conducting registration for its Fall 2020 classes for first graders and students who are new registrations for its Religious Education program.

In order to register your child for religious education classes, you must be a registered parishioner of the parish. For parish registrations, please call the Rectory at 516-747-3535 and the staff will be happy to assist you.

This year, St. Joseph's will be con-

ducting the registration process online only. If you would like to register your child, please email a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate to stjosephrelcosullivan@gmail and they will send you the registration link. For parents with children in Grades 2-8 who are new to our program, you must also send verification of previous religious education from your former parish.

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IN MEMORIAM

Pauline Segrete

Born May 21, 1940

Pauline Segrete passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2020 after a brief bout with colon cancer. After raising three daughters, Stephanie, Elyse, and Leslie in Garden City, Pauline and Dominick moved to Manhattan to be carefree, city dwellers. Sadly, Dominick passed in 2004. Pauline then spent some time traveling in Europe and the Caribbean before returning to the GC area to be close to the true loves of her life, her grandchildren Henry and Charlie.

Pauline faced her illness and mortality in the same way she lived her life, with brutal honesty, straight talk and lots of hugs and kisses for Henry and Charlie, who were her reason to fight. She will be terribly missed by her daughters, grandchildren and all who knew her.

Donna Murray Robbins

Donna Murray Robins, 80, a longtime resident of Garden City, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020.

Donna was born on November 2, 1939 to the late John T. and Margaret (Nugent) Murray in The Bronx. She was predeceased by her stepmother, Gwendolyn.

Beloved wife of the late Dr. Joel Robins. Devoted mother of and survived by her children David, Andrew (Jodi) and Daniel (Joy). Loving Nana of five grandchildren, Alexander, Amanda, Joel Ryan, Jacob and Kathryn. Also survived by her siblings John T. Murray

and Betsey Messina (Gene) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Donna grew up in The Bronx and Levittown, graduating from Levittown Memorial High School. She continued her education at Queens College, becoming a Registered Nurse and later serving as a nurse in the Garden City School District. She was a world traveler, cherished friend to many and known for her generosity, humor, compassion and Irish charm.

Memorial contributions in her name can be made to the American Heart Association or the Humane Society. Due to current restrictions, services were held privately.

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Garden City native serves aboard US Navy ship

A native of Garden City is serving aboard one of the nation’s newest and most versatile combat ships, the future USS Kansas City.

Lt. Mike Snead is a 2010 Garden City High School graduate. According to Snead, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Garden City. “I think having amazing friends that went to great schools and having awesome jobs, is motivating for all of us to keep striving to better ourselves daily,” Snead said.

Kansas City is an Independencevariant littoral combat ship (LCS) that will be commissioned by the U.S. Navy on June 20 in San Diego. Ship commissioning is an old naval tradition that places a ship in active service.

Kansas City, the second ship to bear the name of the largest city in Missouri, is the 21st LCS to be delivered to the Navy and the 11th of the Independencevariant to join the fleet.

Sailors’ jobs are highly varied aboard Kansas City. Approximately 70 men and women make up the ship’s company, and they keep all parts of the ship running

smoothly. Each crew member performs a number of tasks outside of their traditional job or rating.

Snead is a ship navigator responsible for making sure the ship gets anywhere it needs to go safely, and on time.

“I went to college for ship driving,” Snead said. “It’s great to do something I enjoy for work.”

Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction within their command, community and career, Snead is most proud of successfully sailing the newest U.S. Navy warship, USS Kansas City, back from her birthplace of Mobile, Alabama, to San Diego.

Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Snead, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Snead is honored to carry on the family tradition.

“My father enlisted in the Army to fight in Vietnam, but injured himself in training,” Snead said.

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy, Snead, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who will follow.

“Serving in the Navy is something I have wanted to do since high school,” Snead said. “I think it’s an opportunity of a lifetime. I’m working with people from all over the world and no matter what their race, religion, or background may be, once we put on our uniforms we all come together for one common goal, protecting and serving our great country.”

“Our Kansas City theme song, written and donated by the Kansas City Navy Committee, is awesome,” Snead added. “Every ship should have their own song.”

Let’s thank the essential local businesses that kept our community going, and welcome back the returning shops and restaurants we love and rely on, with our support Together, we can re-energize Long Island.

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Go Green with Kelly and Colleen

Simple Tips for Family & Environmental Health

The psychosocial impacts of the climate crisis include depression, antisocial behavior, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Simultaneously, physical complications may arise from air pollution, extreme temperatures, and water-borne diseases. We can also see similarities in the way both crises rapidly deepen existing inequalities. During the pandemic, for example, we have seen massive lay-offs of low wage workers, among them the restaurant employees, and care workers we depended on pre-quarantine, and anticipated cuts to social and educational services due to budget restraints. The impact of acute climate events such as hurricanes have similar implications, as those with the fewest resources are often last to recover from the event. We can see this especially when looking at rebuilding efforts after Hurricanes Katrina, Harvey, and Maria. Over the past few months, we have experienced resource limits and social isolation because of the pandemic. To varying degrees, many of us have also experienced grief as COVID has upended our lives in different ways, as the climate crisis is also likely to do.

Extrapolating lessons learned from

our experiences with the pandemic to the current and future effects of climate change can help us collectively forge a bridge from a place of fear and despair for the state of the planet, to active, responsible, and inclusive initiatives. We can use our collective experiences with this ongoing pandemic and become proactive and solution-oriented. We can decide to find and apply solutions to the climate crisis at personal, community, institutional levels, before our lives are upended again by the consequences of our inaction.

Certainly, the tensions between meeting immediate needs and preventing future negative environmental impacts are great. Yet, illuminated by the vast amounts of plastic waste currently generated during the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are essentially solving one shorter-term problem by creating another, significant long-term environmental problem.

As you may remember, last year New York State passed the Bag Waste Reduction Law in an effort to reduce the nearly 23 million plastic bags used annually in the state.  The law, which bans plastic carryout bags from any entity authorized to collect New York State sales

tax, took effect on March 1, 2020.  Shortly thereafter, the New York Supreme Court in Albany delayed enforcement of the law until June 15, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition to delaying the plastic bag ban, the coronavirus pandemic is responsible for a dramatic uptick in the use of plastic, which is the main component in disposable masks, disposable gloves, hand sanitizer bottles, protective medical suits, test kits, takeout containers, and delivery packaging.  Moreover, now that Long Island has entered Phase 3 of reentry and restaurants are reopening for outdoor or reduced-capacity indoor dining, many are using disposable cutlery and beverage containers as a way to assuage customer safety concerns.  Unfortunately, much of the plastic we are using now will eventually land in the ocean, where it is deadly to marine life.  And it’s not just plastic in oceans that we’re talking about!  Environmental groups warn that disposable materialswhile necessary in a global health crisiscould potentially overwhelm cities worldwide.  Discarded masks and gloves are tuning up everywhere- from the beaches of Hong Kong to the landfills of India and

even the sidewalks of Garden City.  We must be more conscious of the disposable waste that we are creating.

In January, before we anticipated the coronavirus pandemic, we wrote, “This is the year to step up your efforts by not only recycling [disposable items], but reducing your reliance on them.”  There is a real fear among environmentalists that the coronavirus pandemic will reverse the momentum of a years-long global campaign to reduce our reliance on single-use plastics.  We must remember that this pandemic is temporary.  As we return to shopping, dining, and consuming, let’s renew our commitment to conservation by using reusable items such as refillable water bottles and coffee mugs, cloth tote bags, glass food storage containers, etc.  Cloth masks are an environmental and effective alternative to disposable ones, and can easily be sanitized in the wash, or by using UV light.

Please reach out to us with your thoughts and comments.  We welcome your questions or ideas for future topics. Please email us at: GoGreenwithKellyandColleen@gmail. com.  We look forward to greening Garden City together!

The dedication, compassion, and strength that The Bristal team displays daily is evident – especially to those who choose to call The Bristal home, as well as their families. The happiness and well-being of residents means everything to us, so their heartfelt appreciation is both powerful and motivating. We’re proud to share their sentiments for the outstanding individuals who make The Bristal such a special place.

Knowing Mom is in the best hands fills my heart with joy. The whole staff & management go beyond the call of duty! I thank everyone there from the bottom of my heart for all your love & peace of mind…You are all heroes!!

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Fire chiefs, department officers take oaths

The Garden City Fire Department’s chiefs and line and corporate officers took their oaths of office Thursday, June 18, 2020 during ceremonies at Village Hall. Mayor Theresa Trouvé and Trustee John Delany, Fire Commissioner, did the honors.

Thomas Strysko will continue serving as Chief of the Department. He will be aided during the coming year by 1st Assistant Chief Devyn Moody, 2nd Assistant Chief Matthew Pearn and 3rd Assistant Chief James Taunton.

Chief Strysko has more than two decades in the fire service, serving 11 years in the West Hempstead Fire Department, many of which were at the rank of Captain. He moved to Garden City with his family and did not hesitate to join the Fire Department. In his 15 years with the Garden City Fire Department, he was an Engine Company Officer for three years and is now starting his eighth year in the Chiefs ranks serving his second term as Chief of Department. Chief Strysko is an engineer and owner of a manufacturing company and lives in the Village with his wife, Maureen, and their two daughters. One daughter is a rising senior and education major at SUNY Geneseo and his other daughter graduated from Elon University in May with a degree in public health and human service studies.

First Assistant Chief Moody joined the Department in 2010 and was assigned to Engine Company. Three years later, he transferred to the Truck Company where he then served as 2nd

Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant and Captain. He resides in Garden City and works for the Village serving the community as a Police Aide for the Garden City Police Department.

Second Assistant Chief Pearn has served the Garden City Fire Department for the past 11 years. He has spent five of those years as a line officer; three years with Engine Company having obtained the rank of Captain and two years as a lieutenant in Truck Company. During his tenure he has served on various Committees and continues to this day to serve on the Driver Training, the SOG and the Fund Drive Committees. Always looking to enhance his skills and knowledge, Assistant Chief Pearn has taken numerous courses over the years provided by both New York State and Nassau County Fire Service Academies, including Principles of Instruction, Apparatus Pump Operator, Vehicle Extrication and Fireground Communications. A graduate of Garden City High School, Assistant Chief Pearn attended Loyola University Maryland, earning a degree in business. He is currently working for JP Morgan in its Investment Bank.  He is looking forward to a successful year as the Department continues to strive to the best of its ability to protect the lives and property of residents of Garden City.

Third Assistant Chief James Taunton moved from Valley Stream to Garden City in 2000, where he attended Garden City High School and graduated in 2006. In 2010, he obtained a Bachelor’s of Science with a major in nursing from Adelphi University. Currently, Assistant Chief Taunton is working at NYU Winthrop as a registered nurse and has recently been

promoted to assistant nurse manager at the Electrophysiology/Cath Lab. He has been part of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department since 2012 and has rapidly ascended the last three years as captain of the Truck Company. In addition to his wide range of experience in both the Fire Department and working at NYU Winthrop Hospital, Assistant Chief Taunton is now also taking classes towards a Master’s degree in emergency management from Adelphi University.

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Chief Thomas Strysko, 1st Assistant Chief Devyn Moody, 2nd Assistant Chief Matthew Pearn and 3rd Assistant Chief James Taunton take their oaths during a brief ceremony at Village Hall on Thursday, June 18.

Mayor Theresa Trouvé congratulates chiefs and officers of the Garden City Fire Department.

Brothers honored at awards ceremony

Michael J. Bereswill (left) and Joseph A. Bereswill (right) at the GCHS 2020 Class Awards Ceremony on June 4.

Garden City High School seniors

Michael J. Bereswill and Joseph A. Bereswill were recently honored at the 2020 graduating class awards and scholarship ceremony.

Michael earned the Nassau County Legislative Achievement Award for academic achievement and community service throughout his high school career, while his brother, Joseph, received the annual Paul R. Eckna Memorial Scholarship Award. This award was established in honor of Paul Eckna, a former Garden City resident and Cantor Fitzgerald employee, who lost his life

in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Michael will be majoring in business and economics this fall at Marist College, while Joseph is majoring in computer science and business management at Lehigh University.

Both active in scouting, Michael and Joseph became the youngest twin Eagle Scouts in the 110 year history of Boy Scouting to achieve every merit badge, seven Silver Palm Awards, the STEM Supernova Award, Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Award and the National Outdoor Achievement Award.

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

Imagine Your Story! Tweens and Teens

Summer Reading Club 2020

Registration is underway for the Tweens and Teens “Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Club! Once you signup, you can submit raffle entries for each book you read online (www.gardencitypl.org). Tweens and teens who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes. Each raffle you submit is an entry toward this year’s Grand Prize: Airpods! The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win!

This year’s raffle prizes include: $50 Gift Card to Amazon; $50 Gift Card to Starbucks; $50 Gift Card to GameStop; $50 Gift Card to TCBY; $50 Gift Card to Dunkin Donuts; $50 Gift Card to Target; plus a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card will be awarded to the tween or teen who reads the most books!

Registration is ongoing until Monday, August 3 and is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only. Reviews must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 4.

You can also submit a completed Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Bingo Card online on our website (www.gardencitypl.org) for your chance to win one of our Mystery Prizes! You can find more information by visiting our website (www. gardencitypl.org) or visiting our social media pages: Facebook: www. facebook.com/GCPLTweensTeens and Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens.

Imagine Your Story! Tweens and Teens

Creative Arts Contest

The theme for this year's Summer Reading Club is Imagine Your Story, so be the creator of your own story by entering our Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! There will be two categories for the Contest: Writing and Art. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 can submit up to 3 entries per category. There will be a winner for each category. Each winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

Submissions are accepted online at www.gardencitypl.org. The deadline to submit is Friday, July 24. Winners will be announced on Thursday, August 6. Artwork or writing may be used on our Facebook or Instagram pages.

Tweens and Teens

Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for a virtual meet-up for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons. During the month of July, shape your character and your story and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in our weekly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups. Beginners are

welcome!

This program will be held on the following Thursdays in July at 3 p.m.: July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Each session will be approximately an hour and a half long. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registrants will be signed-up for all 5 sessions in July.

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

Join us for a virtual Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice Cream Social on Monday, June 29, 4–4:40 p.m. Grab some ice cream from home and then join us as we hang out and kick off summer reading! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only.

Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Tween Pictionary on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Tween Pictionary on Tuesday, June 30, 4–4:40 p.m. Grab a paper and pen and then join us as we play Pictionary! This program is for tweens entering Grades 4-7 in Fall 2020 only and is a joint program with the Tweens and Teens Department and Children’s Department. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Teen Scavenger Hunt on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, July 1, 4–4:40 p.m. At the start of the program, participants will be given a list of household items and be required to find as many as you can in the time limit! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration began on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

One Bowl Pretzels with the Baking Coach

Join us for a virtual meet-up, One Bowl Pretzels with the Baking Coach on Wednesday, July 1, premiering at

7 p.m. Gather up your cooking supplies and learn from the Baking Coach how to make pretzels in this prerecorded video! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020, but can be viewed by all ages. The video and recipe will premiere on our website beginning July 1 at 7 p.m. on our website here: https://www.gardencitypl. org  and will be available from the premiere date until July 30. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Kahoot Trivia: Books and Movies on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Kahoot Trivia: Books and Movies on Monday, July 6, 4–4:40 p.m. Test your knowledge of books and movies as we play Kahoot trivia! To participate, you will need a computer or laptop that allows a split screen option or two devices, one to run the Zoom app and one to run the Kahoot app.This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, June 30 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Adoption Boards for Shelter Pets with Theresa Maritato

Join us for a virtual program, Adoption Boards for Shelter Pets with Theresa Maritato on Monday, July 6, premiering at 7 p.m.! Gather up your craft supplies and learn from Theresa Maritato how to make adoption boards for shelter pets in this prerecorded video!

This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020, but can be viewed by all ages. The video will premiere on our website beginning July 6 at 7 p.m. on our website here: https://www.gardencitypl.org  and will be available from the premiere date until August 30. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Mad Libs on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Mad Libs on Tuesday, July 7, 4 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Grab a paper and pen and then join us as we play Mad Libs! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only.

Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, June 30 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login informa-

tion to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Teen Crafternoon on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up Teen Crafternoon on Wednesday, July 8, 4 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Gather up whatever art supplies you have at home and then join us as we work on art together while chatting! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only.

Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, June 30 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

One Bowl Italian Bread with the Baking Coach

Join us for a virtual meet-up, One Bowl Italian Bread with the Baking Coach on Wednesday, July 8, premiering at 7 p.m. Gather up your cooking supplies and learn from the Baking Coach how to make Italian bread in this prerecorded video! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020, but can be viewed by all ages. The video and recipe will premiere on our website beginning July 8 at 7 p.m. on our website here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org and will be available from the premiere date until July 30. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Vegetable Garden for Teens with Chris Buchman

Join us for a virtual program, Vegetable Garden for Teens with Chris Buchman on Thursday, July 9, premiering at 7 p.m. Gather up your supplies and learn from the science teacher Chris Buchman how to make your own vegetable garden from vegetables you have at home in this prerecorded video! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020, but can be viewed by all ages. The video will premiere on our website beginning July 9 at 7 p.m. on our website here: https://www.gardencitypl.org  and will be available from the premiere date until August 30. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Yoga for Teens with Cindy Valentine

Join us for a virtual program Yoga for Teens with Cindy Valentine on Friday, July 10, premiering at 3 p.m. Grab your yoga mat and get a workout with Cindy Valentine during a yoga class in this prerecorded video! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020, but can be viewed by all ages. The video

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will premiere on our website https:// www.gardencitypl.org beginning July 9 at 7 p.m. and will be available from the premiere date until August 30. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Pictionary on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Pictionary on Monday, July 13, 4–4:40 p.m. Grab a paper and pen and then join us as we play Pictionary! This program is for tweens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Tween Kahoot Trivia on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Tween Kahoot Trivia on Tuesday, July 14, 4–4:40 p.m. Test your trivia knowledge as we play a few rounds of Kahoot! To participate, you will need a computer or laptop that allows a split screen option or two devices, one to run the Zoom app and one to run the Kahoot app. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4-7 in Fall 2020 only and is a joint program with the Tweens and Teens Department and Children’s Department. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl. org) to participate in this virtual pro-

gram. Registration begins on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Teen Title Swap on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Title Swap on Wednesday, July 15, 4–4:40 p.m. Grab Talk about the books you’ve been reading, get recommendations for books to read during the rest of the summer, and talk about what other media you’ve been enjoying this summer, including movies, TV series, videos games, and more! This program is for tweens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Teen Kahoot Trivia: Disney on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up Teen Kahoot Trivia: Disney on Monday, July 20, 4 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Test your knowledge of all things Disney, including Disney Animation, Disney Channel Original Movies, Pixar, Star Wars, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as we play Kahoot trivia! Did you participate in our Disney Kahoot Trivia in May? No worries - this program will feature all

Retrospective on artist Jasper Johns

new questions! To participate, you will need a computer or laptop that allows a split screen option or two devices, one to run the Zoom app and one to run the Kahoot app. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only.

Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, July 14 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Tuesday, July 21, 4 p.m.-4:40 p.m. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, July 14 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

If you are interested in helping to come up with some virtual programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board Online applications are available at  https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/  Applicants should be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Creative Writing Workshop on Wednesday, July 22, 4 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Bring your favorite snacks and your creativity as we bounce off ideas, work on writing prompts, and share our writing! This program is for tweens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 only. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, July 14 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Tweens and Teens

Weekly Social Media Challenges

Each day on our Facebook and Instagram pages, the Tweens and Teens Department will post a new challenge or activity for you to complete during the week! If you participate in the challenges, earn community service credit by submitting it (or taking a photo of whatever you make to submit) here https:// www.gardencitypl.org/social-media-submission/. Not all submissions will be used on our social media and no submissions including photos of people are allowed.

Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/contactthe-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/ to be put on the Tweens and Teens Garden City Public Library email list and receive announcements about upcoming virtual library programming for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12.

Zoom through Library

With Professor Germano via

Join Professor Thomas Germano at a virtual art lecture on Jasper Johns via Zoom on Thursday evening, July 23 at 7 p.m. with the Garden City Public Library. Jasper Johns (b. 1930) is an important and influential American artist, who at 90, is showing no signs of slowing down. Johns’ work employs painting, sculpture, drawing, and prints, spanning a 65 year period. This fall 2020, The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art, in NYC will stage a simultaneous retrospective of Johns’s career in the two museums. Inspired by the artist’s long-standing fascination with mirroring and doubles, the two halves of the exhibition will act as reflections of one another.

Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture about the art and the life of this famous contemporary artist. All are welcome to register online using an email address on Eventkeeper beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 6. The online registration closes on July 23 at 1 p.m.  Registrants will receive an email with Login information to the Zoom meeting on the afternoon of the program. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Library.

This virtual program will be held via Zoom, a virtual conference platform.  Please download the free Zoom app in advance. You can participate on your phone, iPad, or computer. For more information on Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us.

Yoga for adults of all levels on Zoom through Library

Start your morning with yoga!

Join Dorothy Mandrakos via Zoom on Tuesday mornings July 14, 21 and 28 at 9:30 a.m. Come enjoy Forrest Yoga which focuses on strength, breath, integrity and spirit.   This one hour yoga class is for adults of all levels. Please have a mat, water and access to a wall or chair available.

Register online on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl.org  using your email address for all three sessions beginning Monday, June 29 at 10 a.m. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Monday July 13.

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

Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link and login on the evening before the program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. All are welcome! Please download the free Zoom app in advance. You can participate on your phone, iPad, or computer. For more information on Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us.  Registrants will receive an email with Login information to the Zoom meeting on the evening before the event.

News From the Children’s Room

Summer Has Begun

The Summer Reading Club is underway  Registration started on Monday, June 15 for both the Preschoolers (ages 2 ½ -5 not yet in kindergarten), known as the Unicorns, and the Dragons - Grades K-5!  Register online on Eventkeeper. Don’t forget to check the Library’s website  (www.gardencitypl.org) for upcoming programs and recorded programs.

Virtual Summer Reading Club

“Imagine Your Story”

Summer Reading Club registration is online on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) and began   June 15 and continues through August 3.   You will need to print out the Activity Sheet.  Every time you read a book, or have a book read to you, a review form should be submitted to the Children’s Room at (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ contact-the-childrens-librarians/).  Review forms will be available online.  We will be having a live drawing for the three grand prizes on August 6.   One grand prize will be awarded for Preschool, Grades K-2 and 3-5.  Check the Garden City Public Library website www.gardencitypl.org and the Garden City Library Childrens Room Facebook page  for updates and addi -

tional programs.

Virtual Programs for  Preschool-Grade 5)

Most taped virtual programs will offer multiple viewing opportunities after the “premiere date.”

TEENS & TOTS STORYTIMES

(Ages PreK – 6) (Live on Zoom)

Mondays (6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3)  & Wednesdays (7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5)

All at 1:30 p.m.   Join us as our Teens from the Young Adults Department, read to the Tots!  (Registration is required on Eventkeeper).

PLAYHOORAY (Virtual)

Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.

LIVE ANIMAL SHOW WITH JASON (Virtual)

Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m.

SCIENCE WITH CHRIS BUCHMAN (Virtual)

All at 11 a.m/, Thursdays (7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 )

STORYTIME YOGA FOR PRESCHOOLERS (Virtual)

Friday, July 10 at 11 a.m.

Page Turner Adventures

Page Turner Adventures presents a new program everyday from  Monday-Friday until August 21. No registration is  required. See Library website and Eventkeeper for

All are welcome to attend the

Mindful Eating Workshop

Via Zoom Through the Library

Join Nicole Borukhov, MS, RDN, CDN from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau  for a virtual presentation and discussion via Zoom video conferencing on Mindful Eating on Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. with the Garden City Public Library. Fostering a healthy relationship with food begins by looking inward and answering the question, “Why do I eat?” We want to understand our eating patterns without placing judgment and be able to balance eating for nourishment and eating for enjoyment. This class focuses on mindful eating and will offer strategies to be more thoughtful about when, what, and how much we eat. This workshop

will also allow an opportunity to ask questions of the presenter.

All are welcome to attend this informative health workshop through the Library. Register online with your email address on Eventkeeper. Registration closes on Thursday, July 9 at 1 p.m. Registrants will receive an email with the Zoom link and log in during the afternoon before the program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

This virtual program will be held via Zoom, a virtual conference platform.  Please download the free Zoom app in advance. You can participate on your phone, iPad, or computer. For more information on Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us.

additional details. Each day focuses on different events - Monday is Show Day, Tuesday is Project Day, Wednesday is Author Illustrator Day, Thursday is Tween Day and Friday is Special Guest Day!  Each program starts at 12 p.m.

Grades K - 5

Registration for the Virtual  Summer Reading Club The Dragons on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl.org , started on Monday,  June 15 at 10 a.m.  Print out the activity sheet and do some fun activities.  Fill out a Reader Review Card online every time you read a book.  At the end of the Summer Reading Club, a Grand Prize will be awarded in a lottery-style drawing,  Remember the more you read, the better chance of winning!

PAGE TURNER ADVENTURES

Monday – Friday at 12 p.m.

IMAGINE YOUR STORY CREATIVE ARTS CONTEST

Monday, June 15–Friday, July 24. Write your own story using your creativity and imagination and enter to win a prize!(Grades 4 & 5 only).

LIVE ANIMAL SHOW WITH JASON

Tuesday, July 7 at 7PM

LET’S TALK ABOUT BOOKS! What have you been reading?  What’s your favorite book? What

do you recommend?  Registration required on Eventkeeper for both  starting Tuesday, June 23 at 10 a.m..

Entering 2nd Grade - Tuesday, July 7 at 2 p.m.

Entering Grades 3-5 - Tuesday, July 14 at  2 p.m.

TRAVELING LANTERNS –MYSTERY SHOW

Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

Solve a mystery with the world’s most famous detective -Sherlock Holmes!

SCIENCE WITH CHRIS BUCHMAN All at 11 a.m.,  Thursdays (7/2, 7/9, 7/16,7/23, 7/30)

PAINTED ROCK TUTORIAL WITH SHIRLEY RUBY

Thursday, July 9 at 1 p.m.

YOGA

Friday, July 10  at 1 p.m. – Grades K-2; 2 p.m. – Grades 3-5

Tweens

Join us Live on Zoom, Tuesdays -  (June 30, July 14 & July 28)  at 4:00 p.m. for the following fun programs:

TWEEN PICTIONARY - June 30

TWEEN KAHOOT TRIVIA - July 14

TWEEN TITLE SWAP  – July 28

Registration is required, on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ).Additional information is available there as well.

Local sightseeing with the Savvy Sightseer through the Library

Letterboxing: Looking for Long Island's Hidden Secrets

Join the Savvy Sightseer for some local virtual sightseeing on Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. on the Garden City Library’s Facebook page or website www.gardencitypl.org. During this time of social distancing, letterboxing is an excellent activity for people who enjoy being outdoors or like a puzzle to solve. All around Long Island, people have hidden beautifully carved stamps for you to find and solve with crafty clues and then add the images to a logbook. Along the way, you will discover some of the many wonderful parks, preserves, beaches, and places you may have already passed by unaware of  in the days of racing from one town to another. These offer you true stop-

See what's happening at your library!

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

and-smell-the-roses opportunities to learn more about your local surroundings. Since many boxes are hidden a little off the beaten path, social distancing is easy to maintain. Spend a half hour with the Savvy Sightseer learning about Letterboxing, a fun and basically free hobby, and then go  to see some of the great sights on Long Island. During the program, you will visit Wantagh, Plainview, Farmingville, Shirley, Huntington, Stony Brook and Smithtown.  This recorded program is open to all and will debut on July 7 at 7 p.m. on the Library’s Facebook page and website but you may view it at your leisure at any time on the website. It will remain available to view in The Virtual Library. This virtual event  is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

GARDEN CITY NURSERY SCHOOL

We are especially thankful to all the local small businesses that supported our small business during this uniquely challenging year and ask our community to continue to support these generous establishments

A&S Italian Fine Foods Merrick

Adelphi Deli

Alexis Hardy Photography

Annastasia Salon

Applause Dancewear

Applebee’s

Artisan Social Football Club

Avli Little Greek Kitchen

The Awan-Tang Family

The Bar Method

Barnes Gallery

Body and Brain Yoga

Bowlero

Bronx Zoo, Wildlife Conservation Society

Buy Buy Baby

The Cavallini Family

Carvel

Cherry Lane Gymnastics

Cherry Valley Golf Club

Combined Resources Consulting and Design, Inc

Coquette

Core Life Eatery

Crestwood Country Day Camp

Croxley's Ale House & Eatery

The DePeiza Family

Edible Arrangements

Elizabeth Falk - Makeup artist

Sal Ferrara, Registered Architect

Fly High Fit: Aerial Arts & Fitness

Fox & Co. Salon

French Workshop

Fun Time Pottery

Garden City Bistro

Garden City Dance Studio

Garden City Hotel

Garden City Music Academy

Garden City Pizza

Gold Metal Gymnastics Center

Goldfish Swim School

Grand Lux Café

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

Guac Shop Mexican Grill

H.L. Gross & Bro

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Harbor Links Golf Course

Herrill Lanes

Holiday Inn Express East End

The Horsky Family

Hotel Indigo, East End

Hotshots West Gymnastics

Iavarone Bros

iLove Kickboxing

The Inman Family

International Wine Gallery

Jersey Mike's Subs

Jonathan’s Restaurant

Kidville, Garden City

King Umberto

Kings Food Markets

Lantern Diner

Leo's Tavern

Lil Athletes

Little Spoon Baby Food

Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center

Long Island Children’s Museum

Louie’s Oyster Bar & Grille

Louie's Pizza

Madison Taylor Salon

Massage Envy

The Mastaglio Family

Mindnasium

My Three Sons Bagels

MYND Spa and Salon

N.Y. Casino Entertainment, Inc.

Nail Boutique

NBC Studios

New York Mets

Nicole Nail Spa

Old Country Wine and Liquor

Orange Theory

Palace Hair Design

Palace Haircuts

The Pear Tree Shoppe

Prime Fine Catering

Prime House

Progressive Athletic Center

Pump It Up, Great Neck

Pure Barre

Qzar Laser Tag

Raindew Family Centers

Revel

The Russo Family

Rustica Brick Oven Cafe

Saf-T-Swim, New Hyde Park

Salone Di Capelli

Salon Imperiale

Sandy's Party Supply

Shin's Ninja

Soccer Motiv8

Speedy Appliance Service

Sport Loft, New Hyde Park

Starbucks, 7th St.

Starbucks, Carle Place

Starving Artist Café & Gallery

Step Alive Dance Studio

Steve's Barber Shop

Stew Leonard's Wine and Spirits

The Straton Family

Studio Novelle

Sweet Lashes

TCBY

Textures Hair Studio

Town Meat Market

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Uncle Bacala's

Victoria Fishman

Vincent's Clam Bar Restaurant Cafe

V-Spa

Water Bar

Waterbar

Waterzooi

Waxing the City

White Post Farms

Yaymaker

Jonathan’s (restaurant)

Kidville, Garden City

King Umberto

Library preparing to resume on-site lending, limited services

The Garden City Public Library Board, Administration and staff are taking steps to resume services and lending materials at the Library in the next few weeks.  The Library Board and Administration have developed a plan following NYS and Village of Garden City guidelines to reintroduce library services gradually, taking proper safety precautions and establishing procedures to mitigate the risks to staff and the public and training staff accordingly.  Administration is overseeing cleaning and maintenance, while staff is ordering supplies and learning new safety procedures. Contactless delivery procedures are being established and will begin as soon as possible. The Library Board and Director will oversee the reopening schedule, plans and implementation, and will reintroduce services based on public health conditions, building safety, staffing, and support services.  During the COVID-19 pandemic the Library’s most important priority is to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect the health and safety of Library users and Library employees.

At the present time the Library is taking the following steps:

• Intense cleaning and preparation of the building and systems for employee and public safety;

• Coordinating workforce return and health screening guidelines with the Village staff efforts; and

• Planning  implementation of  contactless pick-up and return of library materials.

During the pandemic, due dates on

borrowed materials have been extended until September 1, 2020. Please do not return materials or worry about fines at this time. Both Library book drops remain closed.

Library cards that previously needed to be renewed before December 31 have been renewed until December 31st, 2020. Digital library cards are available to Garden City residents who do not have valid library cards to allow them to utilize the Library’s digital collection, the Nassau Digital Doorway, and online and virtual services. Apply for digital access today at http://nassaulibrary.org/digital-card-application. The Library’s digital resources are available 24/7 with a valid library card.  Digital cards can be converted to a valid Garden City Library card upon reopening.  Please see the Library website for information about how to apply for a card.

All programs and meetings in the Library building are cancelled until further notice. Though the building is closed, the Garden City Public Library is providing the community with information, education, and entertainment through its website, its Facebook pages, and virtual programs for adults, teens and tweens and children.

The Library will continue to work with the Village to ensure the safety for Library employees and visitors and to provide excellent library service. Check out the Library's Facebook pages or the Library's Calendar of Events on the website www.gardencitypl.org frequently for updates on reopening services and for information on the Library’s online resources, services and virtual programs.

Library adds free digital streaming service

The popular on-demand film streaming service Hoopla digital is now available for free at the Garden City Public Library. With Hoopla digital, Library cardholders can access over 750,000 titles, including audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies and TV. Content can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the hoopla digital app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. To get started, download the Hoopla app or go online to hoopladigital.com.

Hoopla allows patrons to instantly borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music, movies and TV for free with the power of their Library

Speaking of BooksWhat to read next

When you finish reading a book that you enjoyed, how do you decide what to read next? To find and read more books you'll love, think about the books you call favorites.  Was it the action-packed plot that grabbed your attention? Was it the growth of the characters that spoke to you? Was it the beautiful language that made reading the book a joy? Figuring out the appeal certain books had for you can be incredibly helpful in narrowing down the kind of book you’d enjoy next.

Librarians continue to provide readers advisory services even while the library building is closed. Speaking of Books at http://www. gardencitypl.org/speaking-of-books/  is one way to ask a Librarian for book recommendations.  If you email a Librarian or speak to a Librarian, it’s helpful to share what you enjoy reading to help them recommend new titles to read.

The Library also offers an online resource Novelist Plus at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/books/ to use from home to discover new authors and read-alikes. Tell NoveList your favorite authors or types of books (biography, history, mystery, science fiction, etc.) and it will find similar books in its database of 200,000 fiction and nonfiction titles. More than 30,000 full-text reviews and descriptions are available.

Psychological Thriller Recommendations

by Megan Miranda (Release date: 6/23/20)

Also by Megan Miranda: “All the Missing Girls”, “The Last House Guest” “The Dilemma” by B. A. Paris (Release date: 6/30/20)

Also by B.A. Paris : “Behind Closed Doors”, “The Breakdown”, “Bring Me Back”

“Home Before Dark” by Riley Sager (Release date: 6/30/20)

Also by Riley Sager: “Final Girls”, “Lock Every Door”

“The Safe Place” by Anna Downes (Release date: 7/14/20)

“The Night Swim” by Megan Goldin (Release date: 8/4/20)

Also by Megan Goldin: “The Escape Room”

“Woman on the Edge” by Samantha M. Bailey

“The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides

“You Are Not Alone” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

Also by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen: “An Anonymous Girl”, “The Wife Between Us”

Recommended Author: Ruth Rendell Books include: “Harm Done: An Inspector Wexford Mystery”,  “Shake Hands Forever”

Recommended Author: Chevy Stevens  Books include: “Never Let You Go”, “That Night”, “Those Girls”

Recommended Author:  Hallie Ephron Books include: “Careful What You Wish For”, “You’ll Never Know Dear”

card. Technologically, Hoopla digital focuses on the latest browser, phone, tablet, and TV products to deliver the best possible experience to each Library patron. The Hoopla digital collection includes popular movies, newly released albums, New York Times bestselling titles, and exclusive STEAM educational content.

Visit the Garden City Public Library’s website www.gardencitypl. org to learn more about this exciting new, on demand free service. A valid library card is required to use this new digital service.  If you don’t have one yet, apply for digital access today at http://nassaulibrary.org/ digital-card-application.

On Wednesday evening, June 17, Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett hosted a Virtual Title Swap with patrons via Zoom focusing on psychological thrillers. A psychological thriller focuses on the unstable emotional states of the characters, in combination with the mystery in the story. There are often alternating narrators and many plot twists. The following psychological thriller titles and authors were recommended by either the Librarians or the patrons who attended the event. These titles include new and forthcoming books as well as older titles and all are available through the Nassau Digital Doorway  to download on Libby and Overdrive, “The Girl from Widow Hills”

Coffee Chat via Zoom: Best of Summer

Enjoy your morning coffee with Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett on Zoom on Wednesday, July 15 at 9:30 a.m. to find out the hottest summer reads of 2020. The Librarians will present the Best of Summer with recommended reads in every genre for you to escape with on this summer’s staycation. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) begins on July 1 at 10 a.m. and closes on July 14 at 1 p.m. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link and login on the afternoon of July 14. Questions? Email the Librarians at https://www.gardencitypl.org/speaking-of-books /.

Do you have grandchildren?

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

Learn to make

Blueberry Crumb Cake Ice Cream

With Chef Rob Scott through the Library

“I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream”  in July, which is National Ice Cream Month! Join Chef Rob Scott as he demonstrates how to make swirled blueberry crumb cake ice cream for the Garden City Public Library. This entertaining virtual workshop is sure to cool you down on a hot

summer day. Don’t miss this fun video which debuts on Wednesday, July 1 at 4:00 p.m. The demonstration will also include a downloadable PDF recipe.  Watch Chef Rob Scott’s class on our website www.gardencitypl.org or our Facebook page. Registration is not necessary. If you miss the debut class, feel free to watch at a later time through our Virtual Library on the Library’s website or Facebook page.

Library Board of Trustees meeting

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. This date is a week earlier than the regularly scheduled monthly meeting was to be held. This meeting will be conduct-

ed remotely via zoom conference call.  Further details about the meeting will be posted when available on the Library’s website www.gardencitypl. org.

Music Ac ademy awards scholarship

The board of the Music Academy Foundation has announced the 2020 Recipient of the Robert E. Bowen III Memorial Scholarship, Austin J. Velez! Austin is a graduate of Mineola High School pursuing a career in music

education this fall at the University of Delaware. Austin was an active member of many music organizations while in high school, including the A Cappella Club, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Mixed Choir, ACDA High School Honor Choir, Pep Band, Tri-M Music Honor Society and a regular participant in school musicals, usually as a leading role. Austin is a vocalist as well as a trumpet player, and section leader in Mineola’s competitive marching band. While being an integral part of Mineola’s music programs, Austin maintained honor roll grades for every marking period of his high school career. Austin’s teachers describe him as having a personality of “passion, persistence, and excellence.”

Austin represents the talent, drive, and creativity needed in the diverse and rapidly changing world of music education. Even at his young age, he has already proven himself as a thoughtful and dedicated teacher. He holds the unique skill set needed to succeed, and we are proud to name him as our 2020 scholarship recipient and present him with a check for $500.

Conversational, opinionated, wordsmith?

We’re looking for writers in our community to compose articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even pieces of fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section.

Email submissions: editor@gcnews.com

• Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info.

• Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words. • Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

The Cancel Culture

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

A little over 50 years ago, when I was a senior in high school, I took a class where we discussed the works of nineteenth century British philosopher John Stuart Mill and his famous essay, On Liberty.

I must have been paying attention because I still remember Mill's ideas about free speech contained in On Liberty. Mill argued that the suppression of opinion was in effect robbing the human race. If an opinion is right it is denying the opportunity to exchange truth for error. If the opinion is wrong, it provides the benefit of the "lively er expression" of truth produced by its collision with error. In effect, Mill was arguing for a marketplace of ideas.

Even though there was no shortage of political controversy 50 years ago, Mill's ideas, which were previously reflected in the First Amendment to the United States constitution, were pretty much the accepted conventional wisdom at the time. Indeed, both the right and the left were in accord that ideas and principles should be robustly debated and speakers allowed to continue on the stage, whether right or wrong.

Now, however, the Mill consensus has come under clear attack from some precincts of the left. Right of center speakers are routinely harassed on college campuses, efforts are made to remove faculty members and administrators who do not show the correct level of political correctness. The word "deplatform" has entered the language, as has the "cancel" culture. To use two of many examples on the academic front, there is considerable support at Cornell Law School for removing conservative professor William Jacobson. A few years ago, Yale University was roiled by the suggestion of a teacher that students could exercise their own judgment concerning the selection of Halloween costumes. In the journalism world, the opinion page editor at The New York Times recently stepped down after staff protests of an op-ed article by Senator Tom Cotton calling for a militarized response to protests where violence had broken out.

The cancel effort has now spread

to public statuary art. In addition to demanding (and frequently getting) the removal of portrayals of Confederate war generals, the drive has now extended to demanding or tearing down or removing of statues of such figures as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt. In New York City, the statue of Christopher Columbus in Columbus Circle come under attack. At least one progressive spokesperson has demanded the removal of portrayals of Jesus.

The argument in favor of the cancel and deplatforming culture is that unwelcome ideas or images unduly raise the profile of dominant groups in society and put members of "marginalized" communities at risk of physical or at least verbal attack and that members of such groups are entitled to be affirmed and to safe spaces. For example, if George Washington or Thomas Jefferson, who were both slave owners, are glorified in public statues, their continued presence is giving acceptance of racist attitudes toward African Americans.

Can we concede anything to the arguments of the cancel or deplatforming culture? Maybe a little. Physical violence directed on the basis of race or any other status must be punished severely. Also, particularly in the case of the Southern generals who fought against the Union, there may be room for the political process to reject the further honoring of these figures.

But the larger point, and as Mill's essay reminds us, is that the banning of speech or artistic portrayals because of its negative effect on people or groups is generally unacceptable and needs to be rejected. The remedy for unacceptable speech is more speech. Historical figures should be considered in the context of their times, and both their good and bad deeds should be examined and brought to light. While civility and courtesy are important, no one is entitled to absolute protection from being offended and no one should have the unilateral right to cancel or deplatform the speech of others.

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!

Austin J. Velez

THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

High School Seniors Receive Rotary Scholarships

Each year, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club presents scholarship awards in the amount of $1,500 to both Garden City and Mineola High School Students selected by the Club’s Scholarship Committee. With “Service Above Self” the motto of Rotary, the students chosen best exemplify the spirit of service and volunteerism along with academic accomplishments throughout their high school years.

Students applying for the Rotary scholarships were required to submit applications, a copy of their high school transcript and resume along with an essay to include their knowledge of Rotary international.

This year, due to the pandemic, student candidates were unable to be interviewed in person as is tra -

dition. Rather, each applicant was interviewed virtually by the committee through Zoom. The remarkable accomplishments of all the candidates in the area of community service and beyond made the awarding of but two recipients most difficult. However, after interviewing nine student candidates individually, the committee was thrilled to award Garden City High School senior Julia Fornasar and Mineola High School senior Anushka Patel, with the 2020 Rotary scholarships.

Julia Fornasar

GCHS Scholarship Recipient

Having grown up with her autistic brother, Ryan, Julia Fornasar became passionate about her purpose: to help those in need by joining numerous organizations which focus on helping those in the special needs community of all ages and diagnoses.

For years, Julia has volunteered with individuals in the special needs community, practicing the Rotary Motto “Service Above Self.” Through her volunteer role in the St. Anne’s Respite Ministry programs. she received the incredible honor of becoming a teen leader. Furthermore, she was an active participant in the local “Challenger” sports programs which encourage individuals with disabilities to learn, participate and compete in all different types of sports. She has taught disabled adults and children lacrosse, baseball, and basketball making sure they feel confident.

Having made the Dean’s List –High School Honor Roll every semester of High School, Julia was also given the Scholar Athlete Award in 2018. Her long list of various honors included the “Prudential Spirit of Community” merit award for service work.

Julia says she hopes her work at Saint Anne’s Church along with service programs such as Challenger Sports have made a beneficial impact on enriching lives in her community.

“I truly believe that these programs strengthen and encourage inclusion and awareness in our community, and I am looking forward to continuing my experiences of service at Hamilton College which I will attend in the fall.”

Anushka Patel Mineola HS Scholarship Recipient

The heart of Anushka Patel’s vision is to leave the word a better place than which she has found it. She has dedicated her life to becoming a leader who can curate the solutions to the world’s most pressing problems as does the Rotary International Organization. She would like to be a part of Rotary’s mission by using her platform as a leader at Mineola

High School so that like Rotary, she can work towards a common goal of making a difference by participating in service projects.

As president of the Mineola High School Mathletes Club and vice president of both the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society, Anushka has used her platform as a leader to encourage more involvement for women in STEM. As a leader, Anushka believes it is her duty to inspire the next generation of leaders. Involved in “Athletes Helping Athletes,” she has worked with professional athletes to create motivational messages to fifth-graders at Mineola Middle School on abuse prevention and sportsmanship.

One of the most important things she has accomplished, Anushka has said, was to become president of the student service center where she was able to help her community by participating in a variety of student service center events. Anushka regards the student service center as her most significant activity. Among her numerous extracurricular activities, was Anushka’s participation in both the Research and Technology Program and Mathleets, where she competed at mathematic competitions.

Anushka says she is so excited to explore the next chapter of her life at the University of Michigan where she will pursue a major in biomedical engineering which will give her the ability to pursue her passion of mathematics and science while improving the lives of others.

The Mineola Garden City Rotary Club salutes these remarkable 2020 scholarship recipients from both Garden City and Mineola.

Anushka Petal, Mineola High School 2020 Rotary Scholarship recipient.

Julia Fornasar, Garden City High School 2020 Rotary Scholarship recipient.

A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

Drop off for the INN, stay to shop

Let’s Do This Together! We are pleased to participate in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Food Drive for the Inn! Please consider donating non-perishable food items and canned goods. Items should be placed in the container outside The Exchange Friday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Thank you to our loyal customers who came to the Shop last week, some just to say hi, and others to browse and buy. We are so happy to be back in the Shop! We have a lot of gems waiting for you to check out! Thank you for your patience and continued patronage! Be patient with us, as we attempt to keep you – and us – safe with sanitizing protocols and social distancing rules.

Remember: wear your mask. We’re wearing ours. And, if you don’t have gloves, we provide hand-sanitizer or gloves for all to use. Not sure if we’re open? Check for the “OPEN” flag on the front porch of the Museum.

For those unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop, we are housed in The Garden City Historical Society Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). In addition to the flags, we sell all kinds of consigned items, including but not limited to jewelry, china and crystal, lamps, furniture, silver, paintings and collectibles.

People always ask what kinds of things we need. Right now, we could use a few small pieces of traditional furniture, particularly small tables, and, small desks and bookcases. If you have such items, email photos (include sizing info) to store@ atstewartexchange.org, and we will let you know if you should bring

in your items. Consignments will be Wednesday through Friday 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (15-minute intervals) by appointment. We take these measures (hopefully only temporarily) to safeguard you, our customers, and our volunteers. Please be sure to bring cleaned and polished items, ready for sale.

Continue to shop, at the click of a button, via • the tgchs.org website (where we have a link to our online store) • our online store at: stores.myresaleweb.com/at-stewart-exchange.

Remember: all proceeds from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of our TGCHS Museum. Work on the outside of the Museum will resume shortly.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. Shop Hours: Tues–Fri10:00–4:00; Sat- Noon–4:00. Please call (516) 746-8900 for more information.

Adelphi assistant professor publishes second novel

It was a day of celebration on Tuesday, as Katherine Hill, an assistant professor in English at Adelphi University, officially released her second novel, entitled “A Short Move.” The story is centered around the life of an NFL Pro Bowler who deals with family, friends, teammates and the aftermath of an arduous career.

“It is a fictional novel about a character named Mitch Wilkins, who plays in the NFL for both the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles football teams,” said Hill. “It is more than just a football story though, as each chapter is a story in of itself that is focused on his family, career and into his retirement years. There are many different perspectives throughout the book as we hear from his father, wife, daughter and his teammates.”

This is Hill’s second published novel after she released a book

entitled “The Violet Hour” in 2013.

“That story was a fictional novel about a family-owned funeral home and the repercussions of a catastrophic divorce that takes place,” said Hill. “It was a total three sixty from ‘A Short Move’ as far as the setting but the central theme of family life is the same.”

She said that the character in her new book is loosely based off of a short story she wrote several years ago called “The Finest Milled Cotton.”

“That short story was about a woman working in retail and her father, who was a side character, is a former NFL player,” said Hill.

“I wanted to expand upon that idea and make this book about the trial and tribulations of a star athlete. My interest is in character driven fiction, where I can write about what's going on in people's minds, how people treat each other and where family life is

a central feature.”

Hill grew up as an only child near Shenandoah, Virginia, where she said she had a lot of time to create imaginary characters and theatre plays in her head.

“It was a pretty rural area so I had a lot of time to myself to think of different ideas and create all sorts of characters in my mind," said Hill. “Mitch Wilkins, the main character in the book, is also born and raised and central Virginia and a lot of this book goes back to that particular area.”

Hill was born in Washington D.C. and graduated from high school in Maryland. She attended Yale University, where she majored in creative writing. She currently resides in Brooklyn with her husband and newborn baby.

To find out more about Katherine Hill and her new novel, “A Short Move,” you can visit her website, www.katherine-hill.com.

Katherine Hill

Melissa Jaeger, director of the A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

Board of Education says goodbye to its president

BY RIKKI MASSAND

After 12 years’ service to the community, School Board President Angela Heineman officially leaves her post on the board of education with the expiration of her current term on June 30.

Heineman presided over the board’s many virtual meetings this spring and in-person meetings since she was elected as board president five years ago (in July 2015) when she was the school board’s vice president and Barbara Trapasso, board president at that time, resigned in June 2015. Heineman was first elected to the board in 2008 and served as the vice president for two years prior to Trapasso’s resignation and her confirmation as board president at the July 2015 board reorganization meeting. She has inspired many people she’s worked with as well as community members who have posed ideas and questions to the school district.

This spring, Heineman did not seek reelection to the school board, and her place as trustee representing the Central section of Garden City will be filled in July by resident Matthew Wakeham, who is executive director of the Garden City Friends of S.T.E.A.M.

Prior to joining the board of education Heineman served as a Garden City Parent Teachers Association leader. She and her husband Geoff have two adult sons, Robert and Matthew. The family moved to Garden City in 1988, and according to a press release by the district this week, when Matthew began kindergarten, Heineman was so pleased with his Garden City schools’ teacher she felt compelled to become involved in the district.

The Board of Education meeting on Tuesday June 16 coincided with the district posting tributes and accolades for Board President Heineman on its website, noting a proclamation bestowed upon her from New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra.

Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé reflected on Angela Heineman’s service on the Garden City Public Schools’ board of education.

“Mrs. Heineman did such an excellent job in all the many years she sat on the board of education. She had a very strong hold on the board, she did a very detailed job and I really admired her work on behalf of the school district. Angela is an entirely dedicated and very intelligent woman; there are no two ways about it -- she did a fantastic job on the board. Not having her on the school board will be a loss for the community, and we all thank her for such dedicated service,” the mayor said.

Heineman is an attorney and graduate of St. John’s University Law School. She served on the school dis-

In true Trojan fashion, Garden City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha (far right) and retiring Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education Dawn Cerrone (left) presented retiring Board of Education President Angela Heineman with a gift basket that included a “G” Varsity Letter along with a proclamation on behalf of New York State Assemblyman Edward Ra in honor of Mrs. Heineman’s 12 years of service. By her side is her husband, Geoff Heineman.

trict’s Audit Committee to ensure that the district remains on firm financial footing and exercises the fiscal prudence and sound practices expected by the community.

As noted in the board’s last meeting this school year on June 16, Board President Heineman also served as a liaison with many community organizations and worked collaboratively with the Village of Garden City government “to address issues of importance, including the initiation of shared services.”

Mayor Trouvé and Heineman both represent the Central Property Owners’ Association of the village, and the mayor noted how much she has enjoyed their many conversations on local and school issues and working with Heineman. “She’s also been really reliable for information and for coordination,” the mayor noted.

Since the CPOA often met on a Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Heineman had the commitments of leading school board meetings over the past five years often at 8:15 on a Tuesday, but every time she was able to update the CPOA in-person at their meetings the topic took off into detailed and considerate discussions of the education and logistics issues the district was on top of.

“Angela always presented to the

CPOA and discussed district projects with us during the budget formulation season for both the schools and the village. She always attended to this, and she had a very good sense of the relationship of the school board in the community. Angela is also such a nice person and a good person.... We were lucky to have her! Time does move on,” Mayor Trouvé commented. She believes Garden City will continue to see great dedication from its other board of education trustees, including newly-elected board member Wakeham.

Garden City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha commented on her short two years working alongside Heineman, reviewing district projects, policies and budget formulation:

“Mrs. Heineman has served the Garden City Public Schools with great distinction,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha said. “Under her guidance, the district has remained true to its mission to promote all facets of student growth and development. She has always put the interests of children first while still being that strong voice for all residents. Her commitment to this district, along with her collected approach and expertise in so many areas will be greatly missed,” Dr. Sinha said.

School Board Vice President Tom Pinou, who is primed to fill Heineman’s shoes as he becomes the longest-tenured member of Garden City’s board of education, provided the following comments as a send-off to his longtime board colleague this week:

“I have served alongside Angela Heineman for 10 of her 12 years on the Board of Education and during that time she has been more than just a colleague – she has become a close friend. Angela has demonstrated great knowledge, thoroughness, wisdom and grace. She puts her heart and soul into everything concerning this district. She has made Garden City a stronger school district today and better prepared for the future,” Pinou said.

District Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development, former Garden City High School Principal Nanine McLoughlin has worked closely with Heineman and other board trustees over the years. She also added a comment for the News this week:

“Angela Heineman has provided leadership and service to the Garden City Public Schools for as long as I can remember. Her willingness to always put students first is a model for all of us. I wish her all the best in her retirement. She will be missed!”

Gratitude grows in Garden City Community Church

BY MELVA VICTORINO

In her Minister’s Message to Garden City Community Church (GCCC), Rev. Lynn Sullivan shared a portion of a speech written by Martin Luther King, Jr. the day before he was assassinated.

The nation is sick; trouble is in the land, confusion all around...But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. And I see God working in this period of the twentieth century. Something is happening in our world.”

The GCCC news article this week is the caption of Rev. Lynn’s message to our congregation as we reached our Mid-year Report. She continued, “while Dr. King was referencing something different than a coronavirus, he is describing a dis-ease among the people. Now in 2020, we are experiencing that same emotion of unrest.” In her Easter Letter she spoke, “about a dark cloud lurking overhead. I know many of us have been impacted by this pandemic: sickness, death, loss of job, relationships strained, the feeling of isolation – it is a dark period. And again, we have racial unrest in our troubled land. Yet, through God’s love we have the light of Jesus. Jesus is the light and we continue to walk towards that light to the Hope that only God can provide.”

As all have faced the lockdown, “GCCC has never been more active. We immediately launched into a virtual world holding worship services, devotions, classes, Bible Studies, Church School – we are offering some -

In our past article, we mentioned that we couldn’t list the names of our volunteers, but Rev. Lynn made it possible to show how Gratitude Grows in GCCC. “This has been a way to thank and highlight members of our faith community who continue to take the extra step in helping our church and volunteering their time. This list touches the surface for what is happening behind the scenes the rest of Lent, Easter and planning for the Summer. We are a blessed church!”

• Drew Hearon for his insightful leadership during this pandemic

• Council of Trustees for their unwavering commitment to our church

• Janet Martens and her Worship Committee for assisting in our transition to a virtual world

• Paula Tusiani-Eng for spearheading our Service Programs and church-wide calling

• The Caring Ministry Team for making the initial calls to our homebound members

• Paul Cohn for his work with personnel

• Jillian Yoo for her continued music ministry on Wednesdays.

• Brad and Ruby for their work with the Community Theatre.

• Andy Morreale for his gift in creating a different Easter Service.

• The angels who delivered the Easter Lilies

• Our parents for getting their children on Zoom Confirmation Classes, ABS, Middle and High School classes

• Paul Cohn, Chair; Janet Martens and Paula Tusiani-Eng for their commitment to the Sabbatical Committee

• Ed Yoo for continuing the Yoga classes via zoom

• Tuesday Prayer Service for their continuation during this time.

• John Feyrer, Nancy Morreale, Marion Levins for delivering food to the Emergency Food Pantry in Freeport

• Everyone who has been donating food for the Long Island Emergency Food Shelter in Freeport

• Gloria Malin and Kim Pryor for their assistance during this time of building closure

• John Hudson for his 20 years of wonderful service to the choir

thing every day for different people in our congregation. We even have interactive game nights!”

“Our caring team called our members to check on them, and later our Council of Trustees set up a calling chain to reach out to all members of our church. Food is delivered to the emergency food pantry every two weeks and the donations have become a community project. We are even getting an article in the GC News almost weekly reflecting on the many events and programs we have going on. We truly are blessed to be following our Mission Statement:”

Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In.

“The Season of Easter ends May 30th and we enter into the Christian Calendar known as Ordinary Times. There is nothing ordinary about these times, yet we are all settling into this new normal. Please read this newsletter in its entirety. You will see how each of the officers and members of our Council of Trustees have been hard at work behind the scenes applying for grants, taking care of our building and personnel, ministering to each of you and most importantly, staying safe.”

Rev. Lynn expressed her gratitude, “to the leadership that has been diligent in staying in front of this pandemic and making sure we are able to minister in a safe, yet effective manner. This summer will look different in regard to how we worship and connect, but rest assured, we are still connecting and for that I am grateful. Stay safe and let us know how we can minister to you.”

• Robin Laisure and Rick Herbst for their roles in managing our building and finances

• Doug Yasso, Steve Short, Corey Laisure and Mark Sullivan for making sure our services are livestreamed

• Kimberly Pauley for her dedication to the church garden

• Andrew Ellis for his creativity in setting up the Greetings from Home

• Melva Victorino for writing weekly articles for the Garden City News

• Jan Levine, Cindy Campbell, and Gloria Malin for their invaluable proof reading skills.

• Christine Hanson for her wisdom with our Christian Education

• Tracey Lawson for her work with Next Step Ministries regarding the Mission Trip

• Cindy Campbell for her desire to keep people connected

• Liz Galzerano for her involvement in applying for our grants and loans

• Rob Sipkin for his dedication to our building while it is closed

• Chris Dieguez for stepping up and running a virtual Men’s Retreat

• Margie Price for her endless hours assisting me through Holy Week and creating Fun Friday Night Events

• Mico Faella and the search committee’s progress for our Associate Pastor

• George Bashian for his continued ministry in Pastoral Care and Hosting Reader’s Circle

• Bob Stark, Jr., George Bashian and Chris Dieguez for the enhanced virtual Men’s breakfast

• Frank Crosio and Jen Broustein for our Sunday Worship Services

• George Salem for his 30 plus years of service to our Investment Committee & Finance and Administration Committee

• Our Zoom ushers

Come and join us all week long by visiting us online at www.thegardencitycommunitychurch.org.

Our website will give you information regarding our other virtual worship services and programs.

Out of an abundance of caution and following the mandates set by the village, county and state, we have closed our building until further notice. The Church is increasing security with our online services. For our services via zoom, please be advised that you will be directed to a waiting room and “zoom ushers” will screen to make sure participants are known to us. There may be a slight delay in starting, please be patient. Participants will not be permitted to share screens, video, or audio without hosts’ approval.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community.

The physical church of Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@ thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website at  www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

Celebrating 90 years of ministry

Members of Resurrection Lutheran Church help feed the hungry

BY KEN MEYN

An estimated half-ton of food (eight carloads) and monetary donations of $28,500, were delivered to the Interfaith Nutrition Network (the INN) in Hempstead recently. These contributions from the members and friends of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Garden City, were the fruits of their recent food drive.

Diana Auer, Resurrection’s Director of Youth and Family Ministry, explained the genesis of the food drive. “Simply, we decided to start the Share the Love Food Drive to help.”

“The pandemic has brought up a lot of feelings of helplessness for a lot of people, and I wanted to put that energy into action and help our community members,” Diana adds.

Many children in the area rely on lunches provided by schools. Because of COVID-19, schools are closed, and some children may be going hungry.

Diana says that the donated food “will be used to create bagged lunches to be given to local school-aged children. This outreach initiative is able to provide those lunches.”

Helping to move food to the INN were Diana Auer, Claudia Hetzel and son Matthew, Elizabeth Bezrutczyk, Sarah McElroy, Jean Dietterick, Vicar Jacob Smith, Michelle Kollmeier and Ken Meyn.

Claudia Hetzel said, “I always appreciate an opportunity to give back to the community in any way I can, especially during these hard times. This experience made me realize that our collective acts of good will can improve the lives of those around us.”

Jeannie Dietterick remarked, “When I saw the lines of people waiting for food filling the sidewalk from both directions two hours before the kitchen even opened, I was struck with sadness. So many, so needy just around the corner

from our church. I came home feeling very blessed and thankful for the privilege to help.”

Elizabeth Bezrutczyk was struck by two thoughts: “first the generosity of our congregation and, second, the great need to help as evidenced by the long line of people waiting for the INN to open.”

Resurrection’s Vicar Jacob Smith adds, “The food drive was an amazing experience. Between all the people helping out and cars full of food to seeing the faces of the workers as we brought in all the food and water. It was simply

great to help out in the community and to know that we can make an impact whether small or big to help those who need it and living out what it means to be the church through the food drive. -- Just an amazing experience.”

Diana would like to see these kinds of activities continue. “While there is a great need all over the world, I want to make sure that we remember that, unfortunately, we don’t have to travel very far to find causes that could use our support.”

Diana concludes,” We would like to thank our Resurrection family for

their overwhelming generosity. We’re thankful that our members embody the Biblical inspiration for this food drive found in Philippians: ‘Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.’”

Resurrection Lutheran Church is a Christian community of faith, located at 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd., in Garden City. All are invited to livestreamed worship at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings, and Midweek Prayer, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at resgc.org/worship-online. For more information, call 516.746.4426, or visit resgc.org.

Members of the Ressurection Lutheran Church helped to move the donated food.

THE MAYOR’S UPDATE

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dows were obscured behind ivy. At the Board’s request, Mr. Beal went back to the subcontractor to review the change orders and came back the Board with better pricing.

Business District Security Infrastructure Project

The Village’s Business District Security Infrastructure Project is 79 percent completed. Although the project has been delayed due to the pandemic, Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson expects it to be completed by the end of July.

This past fiscal year, the Garden City Police Department expanded the project by adding cameras on Seventh Street and in Parking Field 7N. License plate readers will also be installed on Seventh Street. Cameras are already located within Parking Field 7S and in prior years, cameras were also installed in several Village-owned facilities, including the Water Works building, Village Hall, Village Court, the Police and Fire Departments and the Library.

The cameras can be viewed from inside Police Headquarters and inside the mobile command unit. The cameras will serve as an important tool in aiding the Department in preventing and solving crimes. According to Commissioner Jackson, the cameras have already proven to be beneficial in solving numerous crimes such as criminal mischief, DWI and identity theft.

Fire Chiefs, Dept Officers take oaths

The Garden City Fire Department’s chiefs and line and corporate officers took their oaths of office Thursday, June 18, 2020 during ceremonies at Village Hall. Mayor Theresa Trouvé and Trustee John Delany, Fire Commissioner, did the honors. Thomas Strysko will continue serving as Chief of the Department, and will be aided

during the coming year by 1st Assistant Chief Devyn Moody, 2nd Assistant Chief Matthew Pearn and 3rd Assistant Chief James Taunton. We wish them well and thank them for their continued involvement. Special thanks is also extended to the families of all of the dedicated volunteer firefighters for sharing them with the Village and for all of the sacrifices they make to assure that we are protected.

Western Nassau Transmission Project

The Western Nassau Transmission Project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of a proposed new 138 kilovolt underground transmission line primarily within the public roadway rights-of-way for a total distance of approximately seven miles between the East Garden City substation (located in Uniondale) and the Valley Stream substation (located in Lynbrook).

The project is expected to reinforce LIPA’s electric transmission system in the southwest Nassau area and ensure continued reliable service. The underground transmission line will be located wholly within the Town of Hempstead and will traverse the Villages of Garden City, Malverne and Lynbrook, and will be constructed primarily underground. The project is on schedule for a December 2020 completion. The twoweek construction schedule in Garden City entails:

On Monday, June 22, 2020, crews continued mobilizing and marshaling in the grassy area along the eastbound side of Stewart Avenue near the former Chase Bank at the corner of Clinton Road for Horizontal Directional Drill No. 2. Crews will be preparing the drilling equipment. Travelers should be advised of possible single lane closures in the eastbound lane of Stewart Avenue east of Clinton Road during the drilling process. From page 12

St. Paul’s storybook nominated for award

Girl Scout Cara Griffin (center) attended The Garden City Historical Society’s February board meeting to show the trustees her book, “The Journey of St. Paul’s.” Pictured with Cara are Education Chair Mary Jane Caldwell (left) and President Mary Mahoney.

St. Paul’s School is a majestic building steeped in Garden City history. Cara Griffin, a sophomore at Sacred Heart Academy who has an interest in history and architecture, has had a longtime attraction to the historic structure. So, when Cara set out to choose a project for her Girl Scout Gold Award, she decided that she would write a children’s book about St. Paul’s School.

While conducting her research for the book last fall, she contacted The Garden City Historical Society Education Chairperson Mary Jane Caldwell. The two, as well as several Archive Committee members, met and spoke about the circa 1879 structure.  Ms. Caldwell became Cara’s mentor for the project, and Cara also consulted with Village Historian Bill Bellmer to round out her research.

With the help of artist Laura Pashayan, whose sister Melissa Pashayan is an art teacher at Garden City’s Stewart School, Cara wrote her first book, The Journey of St. Paul’s, published in 2019. It doesn’t read like a

history book per se. Instead, the narrative brings you through St. Paul’s onehundred-plus years as told, at times, from the eyes of a revered edifice, looking out over its surroundings, watching the community grow and caring for its school children and local residents.

Last December, the Historical Society hosted a Brownie Girl Scout Troop and gave the girls a glimpse of Garden City history and the Society’s Museum building (an original 1872 Alexander Stewartera structure). Cara attended and read her book to the younger scouts. The mostly seven-year-olds enjoyed listening to The Journey of St. Paul’s.

This year, The Journey of St. Paul’s was nominated for a People’s Choice Award, New York’s 4th District 2020 Congressional Art Competition, hosted by Congresswoman Kathleen Rice.  The Journey of St. Paul’s is suitable for the primary grades and is available on Amazon for $8.29 and also at www. thegardencityhistoricalsociety.org/the Museum Gift Shop, or call Gloria Jones, 516.248.0042

Summer Send Off Parade at Little People’s School

The Summer Send-Off parades for friends at our schools were so special for everyone. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to see those cherished faces one more time this school year. While it was not the “end of the year” celebration that was planned when school started

in September it was still filled with the same love and emotion. It is always so sad to say good-bye yet hearts are filled with treasured memories of children and families that will last a lifetime.  They will always be a part of the Happy Time & Little People’s family.

cars

Excited to be graduating.

Congratulations to all of our pre-school graduates.

Happy graduates.

Decorated

with touching messages made their way throughout the streets.

Everyone was thrilled to see old friends.

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“PRINTED FORMS AND PRINTED ENVELOPES” 2020-2021

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THE PURCHASING DIVISION

Incorporated Village of Garden City

351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M. EDT, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

BULK LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:

Inc. Village of Garden City

Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent

Dated: June 26, 2020

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that bids for the following will be received at the Garden City Union Free School District, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 until 10:30 am on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at which time and place bids will be opened and read aloud. There will be a virtual meeting at the time of the bid opening. A link to access this meeting

will be posted on the district’s website 30 minutes prior to the bid opening.

“PRINTING AND MAILING OF THE “SCHOOL CALENDAR” 2020-2021

Copies of the specifications and instructions may be obtained at the aforesaid Business Office between the hours of 8:30 am through 3:00 pm Monday –Friday up to the time of the bid opening.

Dana DiCapua

Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance Garden City UFSD

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the replacement of a truck lift at the Mechanic Shop, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $385,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $385,000 to finance said appropriation,”

an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to replace a truck lift at the Mechanic Shop; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $385,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $385,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $385,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds

are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the repaving of various roads in the Village, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,595,500; appropriating said amount for such purpose, including the expenditure of $565,000 in CHIPS Aid expected to be received to pay a part of said appropriation; and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of $1,030,500 to finance the balance of said appropriation” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to repave various roads in the Village; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto

and the financing thereof, is $1,595,500; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; STATING the plan of financing includes the expenditure of $565,000 in CHIPS Aid expected to be received to pay a part of said appropriation, the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of $1,030,500 to finance the balance of said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon; and STATING that any grant funds received or any other funds appropriated by the Village for the project are authorized to be applied to the cost of said project and the principal amount of bonds or notes issued shall be reduced by the amount of other funds so appropriated and expended;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $1,030,500 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance the balance of said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman

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Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the replacement of the Library roof, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $111,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $111,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to replace the Library roof; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $111,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $111,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $111,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and

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the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the replacement of water mains in the Village, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,990,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,990,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to replace water mains in the Village, including valve replacement or repair and other related or ancillary work; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,990,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $1,990,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $1,990,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and

STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is forty (40) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the construction of improvements to a parking lot in the Village, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $126,500, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $126,500 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct improvements to a parking lot in the Village; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto

and the financing thereof, is $126,500; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $126,500 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $126,500 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is ten (10) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk

storage garage, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $198,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $198,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to replace the barrel roof over the vehicle storage garage; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $198,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $198,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $198,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the replacement of the barrel roof over the vehicle

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the construction of improvements to various 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,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct improvements to various curbs and sidewalks in the Village; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $204,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $204,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $204,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is ten (10) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said

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bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the construction of improvements to sewer lines in the Village, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $870,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $870,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct improvements to sewer lines in the Village; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $870,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $870,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $870,000 bonds of

the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is forty (40) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the construction of improvements to sewer buildings, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $235,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $235,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct improve-

ments to sewer buildings, including building improvements at the Cherry Valley building and installation of air conditioning units at the Cherry Valley and Meadow Street sewer stations; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $235,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $235,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $235,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman

Village Clerk

NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the construction of improvements to the Village Hall HVAC system, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $907,500, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $907,500 to finance said appropriation,”

an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct improvements to the Village Hall HVAC system; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $907,500; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $907,500 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

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SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $907,500 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is ten (10) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in

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anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the construction of improvements to the exterior walls of Village Hall, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,515,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,515,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct improvements to the exterior walls of Village Hall, including repointing, brickwork, mortar, sealing and other ancillary or related work; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,515,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $1,515,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the

issuance of $1,515,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is twenty-five (25)y ears; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M.

Altman

Village Clerk

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 18, 2020, authorizing the construction of upgrades and improvements to the Library HVAC system, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,159,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,159,000 to finance said appropriation,”

an abstract of such bond res-

olution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct upgrades and improvements to the Library HVAC system; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,159,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $1,159,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon;

SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $1,159,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is ten (10) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: June 18, 2020

Karen M. Altman Village Clerk

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

Upcoming Events:

7/9, 7/10 (rain date) -  Ladies Floral Arrangement Night Out

7/15 & 7/16 - Virtual Medium Readings with Dominique Climi from Halo Activation

7/28, 7/29 (rain date)Ladies Monogram Tote Bag Workshop

Join a Group Book Club

Enjoy a good book amongst good friends. Our book club meets on a monthly basis to discuss the page turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@ gmail.com.

Craft Club

The craft club is a great way to meet with friends and practice your crafting skills. This club meets every few months and creates a seasonal project. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.

Supper Club

Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at a potluck dinner or head out to try our local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Bowling Club

Join us!! No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday morning league. Occasional pacers are also welcome. Anyone interested, please contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@aol.com) Carol Santangelo (santa060@yahoo. com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com).

Bunko

Bunko is a simple dice

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

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each Tuesday around our beautiful neighborhood and a visit to the park. Stroller walks are on hiatus due to the pandemic.  Once the pandemic is over, we can resume our playgroups where we meet with moms and kids from the town that are similar in age.  Please email GCToddlerActivities@ gmail.com for more information.

Golf

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

Tennis Tennis lessons and group play at the Garden City Bubble! Please contact WelcomingClubTennis@ gmail.com to reserve a spot for the fall 2020.

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

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Driving Distance Summer Getaways: Historic Seaside Gloucester, MA

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Looking for destinations that you can drive to, but bring you to some level of paradise, escape, revitalization? Gloucester, Massachusetts, a tiny community on the Atlantic Ocean that dates back to 1623, less than an hour north of Boston, fits the bill, especially in these times: it is a charming beach destination, loaded with history, where you can spend the days outdoors, feeling rejuvenated by the fresh sea air.

And though you can’t go whale watching, cruising, or visit museums or themeparks yet, there are still wonderful attractions to enjoy.

Elizabeth Carey, Executive Director of Discover Gloucester, offers these suggestions:

10 Gloucester Destinations You Can Safely Visit

This Summer

Stage Fort Park: Site of the landing of the first settlers in 1623. Gloucester became the second permanent settlement of the early Puritans in the New World, preceded by Plymouth in 1620. Enjoy the park with over 25 acres of natural beauty including beaches and spectacular views of the harbor and beyond. Stage Fort Park is part of the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway.

Ravenswood Park: Explore a shrouded landscape of hemlock groves, a magnolia swamp, where

you’ll find remnants of Colonial habitation. Ravenswood Park offers 600 acres for solitude and quiet contemplation of nature. With 10 miles of carriage paths and trails that meander through the park, you can find plenty of room to picnic, bird watch, walk and simply appreciate the outdoors.

the story of the region’s role in the nation’s early settlement, maritime trade and industrialization.

Wicked Tuna Captains and Vessels : In March 2020,  Wicked Tuna  premiered its 9th season on National Geographic TV. This «monstah» of a show landed in 2012

Eastern Point, one of the outdoor attractions in Gloucester, Massachusetts, an ideal driving-distance destination this summer. (photo courtesy of Discover Gloucester)

Trek to the overlook to Gloucester Harbor or traverse the boardwalk through the Great Magnolia Swamp, home to native sweetbay magnolias. Reservation is located along the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway, part of the Congressionally designated  Essex National Heritage Area. The Area’s extensive historic, cultural and natural resources tell

and brought viewers around the world to America›s oldest seaport. The show features five local bluefin tuna fishing captains who share their real-world tales and trails of the fishing industry here. Fans travel here hoping to meet the captains, see their boats, buy Wicked Tuna gear and see all that the city has to offer. You might even catch a glimpse of

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one of the captains in town. Their vessels are docked throughout the inner harbor.

Rocky Neck Art Colony: America’s oldest continually operating art colony (since 1850), Gloucester has played a vital role in America’s art history. Artists such as Fitz Henry Lane, Winslow Homer, John Sloan, Stuart Davis and Edward Hopper have all captured the light of Gloucester, as many artists do to this day. This quaint neighborhood is a lovely area to stroll, shop and get up close and personal with many artisans who showcase their work with pride! You can catch some beautiful water views and enjoy an ice cream cone, fresh seafood or a nice iced cold beverage along the way.

Man at the Wheel Statue: The statue, also known as the Gloucester Fisherman Memorial, presides over Stacy Boulevard, at the edge of Gloucester Harbor. Sculpted by artist Leonard Craske and modeled after a local fisherman, the monument was completed in 1925 in honor of Gloucester’s 300th anniversary. It has become the symbol of the city and a place to remember the 10,000 men lost at sea during the city’s long history. Their names are recorded on memorial plaques surrounding the structure.

Visit Eastern Point, the southern tip of the peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the eastern portion of Gloucester Harbor. Poet T. S. Eliot summered here for 20 years

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(“The sea is all about us,” he wrote in “The Dry Salvages”), and painter Winslow Homer lived at the lighthouse for a time. Come sunset, it’s easy to see why. Get a better look by walking or fishing on Dog Bar Breakwater, a quarter-mile stretch of granite blocks built in 1904 which offers panoramic views of the water and shorelines.

Maritime History: Nearly 400 years of history and innovation are written in

the streets and buildings of this town. Harborwalk  for the best views from every angle in town. The 1.2 mile path traverses through town between The Gloucester House and Stage Fort Park. Make sure to stop at the Fisherman’s Memorial and the Fishermen’s Wives’ Memorial. The walk is defined by 42 granite pillars which tell the stories of important people and events of Gloucester’s history.

DiscoverGloucester.com is a great

resource for “charting” a trip to the area. There are comprehensive lists of  lodging options (from motels and hotels, to inns and bed and breakfasts, to campgrounds and vacation rentals) as well as lists of indoor and outdoor activities

Discover Gloucester, discovergloucester.com, 978-675-1818.

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Searching for knowledge & a degree

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

When I think about Graduation Day I think about the many people I met during my college years and I also think about the people I’ve met since. One of those people is a friend of my brother’s in New York City. I met Dr. Hester Turner at various get-togethers and over the years I’ve enjoyed talking to her.

Hester is one of those people whose keen intellect and curiosity about life impresses the people she meets right away.

That’s how I felt when I first met Hester many years ago. She is an attorney, an inspiration and a female trailblazer when women faced a lot of obstacles in their professions.

Throughout her life she got various academic degrees, was the executive director of the Camp Fire Girls and now, at the age of 103, she talks about her experiences and imparts her wisdom.

I’ve noticed at parties and at the times that I’ve had to chat with her that Hester doesn’t give unsolicited advicebut she does answer questions if she’s asked.

When she tells a story about her travels to various parts of the world or about something someone in her family did everyone listens because Hester has a unique way with words and a unique way of seeing the world.

A member of the Oregon and Arizona bar associations, Dr. Turner holds four degrees, a B.S. from Our Lady of the Lake College in her native city of San Antonio, Texas, an M.A. from Southwest Texas State College, a J.D. from the University of Arizona and a Ph.D. from Oregon State University.

She has been the recipient of the U.S. Department of Defense Medal of Distinguished Public Services and the University of Arizona’s 1978

Distinguished Citizen Award.

When I asked Hester about her childhood years, she said that when she was two years old her mother died from the flu. When she was four years old she remembers a terrible flood in San Antonio. “We had 17 inches of rain,” Hester says. “When my father insisted that we evacuate, I put on my best dress. We shoveled our way out through the basement.”

She credits her father with the resiliency and her practical way of looking at the world. “Obstacles will come up time to time in life, unfortunately that’s part of life,” she notes. “But from the time I was little, he would always tell me I could do anything - and be anything I wanted to be.

“When I was a girl he handed me a golf club and said, ‘Let’s golf’ so we did. He said the same thing with swimming, fishing and hunting. I gave up the fishing and hunting many years ago but with my dad there were no questions asked, he just presented opportunities and believed that I could learn new things. It was the same with my sister. We both jumped in and learned new things about the world.”

Her B.S. was in health and physical education because she likes the outdoors and being active.

She says she decided to go to law school in the early 1940s because a less than competent lawyer had helped her aunt with a probate matter, and she thought, “I can do better.” In law school she was the only woman in a class of several men. (campfire.org, 10/26/17)

“It was in law school that I learned to be a good student,” Hester says. “Before that I skated by but law school was hard so I had to become more focused and more disciplined as I learned the new material.”

Hester married Bill Turner in 1939 and they had four children, two sons,

When her husband accepted a job in Portland, Oregon, Hester became the Dean of Students at Lewis & Clark College.

In 1966 Hester became the executive director of the Camp Fire Girls at the organization’s national headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, and she served in that capacity until 1979.

The Camp Fire Girls was the first multicultural camping and outdoor organization for young women. It was informally founded in 1910, two years before the Girls Scouts organization was founded.

Hester enjoys meeting new people wherever she goes. She has traveled solo to Europe, slept in a tent in Africa at the age of 91 and visited the western edge of Alaska by seaplane. (naturebridge.org, 6/3/19)

Hester has a wit, a contagious energy and a passion about life. She likes going to plays, operas, ballets and lectures in New York City. She’s got crystal clear eyes and they reflect the story of her life, including its triumphs and challenges.

She has always made it a priority to encourage people to find their direction and be the best they can be. She always instilled in her children a sense of purpose. Throughout the years Dr. Hester Turner has inspired many women, either directly or indirectly.

As an executive with the Camp Fire Girls it was Hester’s hope that she would inspire girls and young women across America to reach for their dreams then set out to make them happen.

Hester adds, “I couldn’t be a professional dancer, I couldn’t be a ballerina and I would not have made it as an opera singer, but early in life I discovered that I’m a talker, that I have a gift with words, and that through my

speeches and leadership I could reach a lot of people.

“I hoped it’s helped because when I was young I had lots of support and encouragement and I’ve wanted to pass it on. Encouragement is so very important. When we are starting out in school and in our careers we can’t just think that we have some unique talents, we have to believe that with every core of our being.”

Dr. Hester Turner is inquisitive about life and when she speaks, her desire to constantly learn new things can be contagious.

Hester has five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One of her sons lives in New York City and they have been known to hop on a two-person bicycle and take a ride around the neighborhood.

I wish I had known Hester when I was a high school student trying to decide what college to attend and what subject to major in. I didn’t know her back then, however, so I went to Fairfield University in Connecticut as an accounting major, changed my major to English in my sophomore year and then transferred to Hofstra University in Hempstead. So many college students change their major at least once during their four years.

Graduation Day Surprises: Talk about great Graduation Day gifts. When Robert F. Smith, a billionaire technology investor and philanthropist, spoke to the graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta last May and announced that as his gift to the college he was erasing all of that year’s graduates’ student loans, everyone was wowed.

There’s no student debt for that class and he received big cheers for his announcement. Morehouse President David Thomas had “no idea” that Robert Smith’s announcement was coming. People were shocked - and very

Bill and John, and twin daughters, Mary Lee and Jane.

pleased. That was quite a gift to the graduates.

Robert F. Smith is a graduate of Cornell University and Columbia Business School. He went to Morehouse College last May to receive an honorary doctorate as well as to deliver the commencement address. Smith previously had donated $1.5 million to the school in January 2019 to be used for scholarships and a park.

Last May Oprah Winfrey spoke to the students at Colorado College in Colorado Springs on their commencement. She encouraged the new graduates to go out in the world and make a difference.

Winfrey said that “small steps lead to big accomplishments.” Winfrey, a TV personality and philanthropist, quoted black activist Angela Davis, who said: “You have to act as if it were possible to radically change the world. And you have to do it all the time.”

She said that change doesn’t happen with “big breakthroughs as much as day-to-day decisions.” At that commencement 590 undergraduate stu-

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dents were awarded their degrees. (denverpost.com)

Along with being the commencement speaker that day, Oprah Winfrey personally handed each graduate a copy of her most recent “New York Times” bestseller, “The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose,” which features short essays about her life principles and quotes from some very famous people.

Tim Cook, Apple CEO, addressed the graduates at Tulane University in New Orleans last May and early on in his speech he asked the graduates to thank all of the family and friends who had encouraged and supported them during their college years.

Cook then talked about the importance of addressing climate change. He urged the graduates of Tulane University’s 2019 class to tackle the hardest obstacles, to find their purpose and to make their “greatest contribution” to society.

He said that search for greater purpose brought him to Apple in the first place. Cook previously worked at the

California-based Compaq company at a time when “it looked like it was going to be at the top forever,” but in 1998 Apple co-founder Steve Jobs convinced Cook to join Apple when it “was on the verge of bankruptcy.”

At the time few people wanted to buy Apple’s computers, Cook said. Jobs had a vision to create tools accessible to more people, however, to help “unleash their creativity and move humanity forward,” Cook said. (nola.com)

Cook, an Alabama native and an alumnus of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, told the graduates, “As you go out into the world, don’t waste time on problems that have been solved. Don’t get hung up on what other people say is practical. Instead, steer your ship into the choppy seas. Look for the rough spots, the problems that seem too big, the complexities that other people are content to work around. It’s in those places that you will find your purpose. It’s there that you can make your greatest contribution …”

He ended his speech by encouraging the Tulane graduates to think of the

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future generations to come. Tim Cook said:

“Be motivated by your duty to build a better world. Young people have changed the course of history time and time again. Now it’s time to change it once more. I know the urgency of that truth is with you today. Feel big, because no one can make you feel small.

“Feel brave because the challenges are great but you are great. Feel grateful, because someone sacrificed to make this moment possible for you. Here in this stadium, I can feel this courage.

“Try something. You may succeed, you may fail. Make it your life’s work to remake the world. There is nothing more beautiful than working to leave something better for humanity.”

Congratulations to this year’s graduates. Receiving a degree calls for a celebration even if this year it’s a virtual one. I wish all of this year’s graduates good luck as you move forward into your careers!

Best Nonperishable Food to Stockpile for an Emergency

BY MARY HUNT

If recent world events have given you a big, fat wake-up call, you are not alone. The message is clear: Every household needs to have some amount of food in storage. Natural disasters like blizzards, hurricanes and floods often come with little or no warning.

Stocking up now on the right nonperishable food items will help you weather the storm (or global pandemic) with less stress. The type and amount of food to store is an individual decision that depends on your financial resources and storage area.

Ideally, your long-term goal is to have stockpiled enough to feed your family for six months. But start with shorter goals, like enough food for one week and then two weeks and then a month. This kind of incremental plan won’t bust the budget or throw you into panic-buying that can easily lead to burnout and buyer’s remorse.

When nonperishable items are on sale, buy enough for your immediate need plus a couple for your stockpile. Make this a regular habit, and you’ll build a very impressive stockpile in no time.

CANNED VEGETABLES

Generally, commercially canned foods are good for two to five years from the date they were packed. High-acid foods like tomato sauce will not keep as long as a can of beans, for example. Canned varieties can provide you with

essential nutrients, making these a great hurricane food or natural disaster option. Canned foods lose vitamins as time goes by, so you will want to rotate your food supply so you are using and replacing items before their “use by” dates.

CANNED PROTEIN

Canned protein like tuna, salmon, chicken, corned beef, turkey and even bacon (yes, you can now buy canned, cooked bacon) has a shelf life of five years or longer. Canned meats provide essential protein.

CANNED SOUPS AND CHILI

An added benefit here is that soups and chili can be eaten straight out of the can while providing a variety of nutrients.

RICE

White rice should be used within two years after opening. Brown rice should be used within six months, as it has more protein. You can extend the shelf life of white rice in containers with tight-fitting lids. It can last up to 10 years when properly vacuum-sealed.

DRY PASTA AND PASTA SAUCES

Pasta is filling, and in a well-packaged state, it will last for months, perhaps even years, on pantry shelves. Jarred and canned pasta sauces will be a welcomed sight when you need a quick meal that’s simple to heat and eat.

DRY BEANS

Beans and legumes are a great source of protein and ideal for longterm storage. In their dry state, they remain edible and packed with nutrition for long periods of time.

FLOUR

You can count on all-purpose flour lasting well for three to six months in its sealed bag or up to one year in the refrigerator. If stored in the freezer, it can last even longer.

SUGAR

Sugar is one of the few products that lasts indefinitely. The only problem it presents for cooks is that it can harden. For this reason, plan on sugar having a useful shelf life of about two years.

BOTTLED WATER

Here’s the goal: Stock at least a three-day supply. You need at least one gallon per person per day. An averagely active person should drink at least a half-gallon of water each day. The other half-gallon is for adding to food and washing. Start small by buying a few bottles every time you’re at the store.

POWDERED MILK

Almost all dairy products require refrigeration, so powdered milk and canned evaporated milk are great stock items. These substitutes are an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D when fresh milk is not an option.

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If you have access to a propane or charcoal stove, you may be doing some cooking. A basic supply of salt, pepper, seasonings and sweeteners will improve the flavor of your food, and these items often are forgotten when amassing a stockpile.

Would you like more information? Go to EverydayCheapskate.com for links and resources for recommended products and services in this column. Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a lifestyle blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.”

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BY TOM MARGENAU

At least once a day, I get one or more emails that start out with some form of this phrase: “I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Social Security!” And then they go on from there to trot out time-worn arguments that have been bandied about for years and are usually groundless.

One of the more common gripes goes like this: “I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Social Security. They’ve added too many perks to the program over the years. If they would just get rid of the goody bag and take the system back to what it was when it started, we wouldn’t have any problems today!” Or, as another reader recently told me: “Today’s Social Security program includes too many freebies for freeloaders! We need to get back to basics -- to the law’s original intent!”

Well let’s think about that for a minute. The original Social Security Act, passed in 1935, included retirement benefits for people 65 and older who were totally retired. That’s it. Period. Nothing else!

So, if these “back to basics” naysayers had their way, that means we would have no early retirement benefits at age 62. Those millions of people getting early retirement benefit could kiss their checks goodbye because they are in the “goody bag.”

It also would mean we would not pay benefits to anyone 65 and older if they were still working. The original Social Security law required that you must be completely retired to collect benefits. So, tough luck for all the working seniors out there. Your benefits are also in the “goody bag.”

Oh, and there would be no extra bonus for people who delay taking benefits until a later age. Millions of seniors currently plan to work until 70 in order to get a 32% bonus added to their checks. Emptying the “goody bag” would mean turning off that incentive to delay retirement.

There also would be no benefits for spouses, widows or widowers. And if a young worker dies and leaves small children, tough luck. No government benefits for them. All these spousal and survivor benefits are in the “goody bag.”

And there would be no disability benefits. So, if you have a heart attack at age 60, that’s just too bad. You would just have to wait until you are 65 to collect your Social Security, assuming you live that long.

I could go on and on. There are tens of millions of people getting Social Security benefits today who would not qualify for anything under the original Social Security law. Are all those people getting superfluous and unnecessary benefits out of a governmental giveaway “goody bag”? Or has the Social Security program evolved over the years to meet

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the changing needs of our society?

I think that’s an important point that needs to be made. Social Security did not expand over the years because Congress was looking for ways to hand out “freebies to freeloaders.” The program changed because there were legitimate needs that people had and that a caring, compassionate society needed to provide. That’s why, today, we have Social Security benefits for working seniors, spouses, widows, orphaned children, divorced women and disabled workers.

In fact, let’s take a brief look at the legislative history of Social Security. It will be an abbreviated look because Congress passes amendments to the Social Security law almost every year. But most of those are relatively minor or technical changes that have no significant impact on the program or the benefits paid. Instead, here is a short list of the major amendments to the Social Security Act and what those changes brought.

1935 -- the original Social Security Act: provided benefits for retirees at age 65 and nothing else.

1939 Social Security amendments: added benefits for dependent wives age 65 and older and for the minor children of retirees. Also added benefits to widows age 65 and older and to surviving minor children. Included benefits for widows at any age if caring for a minor child.

1950 Social Security amendments: added benefits for dependent husbands age 65 and older, and widowers age 65 and older.

1956 Social Security amendments: lowered the age at which a woman can get retirement benefits to 62. Also lowered the age at which a husband or wife can get spousal or widows benefits to 62. Added disability benefits to disabled workers between ages 50 and 64.

1960 Social Security amendments: expanded disability benefits to a disabled worker of any age as long as he or she was “insured.”

1961 Social Security amendments: lowered the age at which a man can get retirement benefits to 62. Also lowered the widower’s age to 62.

1965 Social Security amendments: lowered the age at which a woman can get widows benefits to 60. Added benefits for surviving children between ages 18 and 21. Added benefits for divorced women if they were married for 20 years. Also added the Medicare program.

1968 Social Security amendments: lowered the age at which a woman could collect widows benefits to 50 if she was disabled.

1977 Social Security amendments: lowered the duration of marriage requirement for divorced spouses from 20 years to 10 years.

1983 Social Security amendments:

raised the retirement age to 67 over a 50-year period. Children’s benefits eliminated for those ages 18-21. Added benefits for fathers caring for minor children.

This is just a summary of the major Social Security amendments. There have also been many technical amendments. In fact, one set of those in the 1990s led to the infamous maximizing loophole that really was something for the “goody bag.” It allowed many mid-

dle- and upper-class seniors to file for “dependent” benefits on a spouse’s Social Security record while saving their own retirement benefits until age 70. That loophole was shut down. Or, to be more precise, you had to be age 66 before Jan. 2, 2020, to use the loophole.

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

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REAL ESTATE WATCH

What will the new norm in real estate look like?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

What is happening now and what will the new norm in real estate look like going forward?

Well, we had been somewhat homebound like the majority of our population for 8+ weeks and I had gained approximately 18 lbs but staying laser focused as much as possible, I am ¾ the way there back to my normal weight; but working out has been part of my focus, (besides calling my current and former clients to stay in touch) so I think more muscle has been developed than fat thus far. Hopefully, I will look great this summer, but will our pools, beaches or anything else eventually re-open? It’s a huge unknown and I try to stay positive and hope for the best, but we also don’t want the Covid-19 corona virus to raise its ugly head and ramp up once again after accomplishing the flattening of the curve and minimizing the virus.

We have had the greatest number of infections and the most deaths globally and we can argue the pros and cons of what should have and could have been done in advance, but I will not argue either way this point but reserve my opinion for another day and stay out of the “name blame” arena, but I do have my own very specific thoughts and ideas on the subject. I imagine most everyone else was keeping as busy as possible, especially if you have children? Were you mostly devouring food all day long while watching the boob tube? Here is a simple idea, that I followed regular regimen in staying healthy, watching and participating in work out videos on YouTube exercise as well as taking some long walks with my wife. This enabled us to feel revitalized, while taking a break from the pandemic and mind-blowing overload that we all had been subjected to 24/7. However, we all still feel a bit of the sorrow for those who became infected and passed as well as the current disasters that have occurred over the last 6 weeks with people needlessly being killed, and all the protests here and abroad, making a very strong point of what needs to immediately begin to change in the U.S and around the globe. However, a large segment of our working population had lost their jobs as well as most non-essential businesses were forced to close. However if you had your health you can say you are

fortunate to not being subjected to illness, or worse death and be very happy and thankful for your family, business associates and friends that! We can always earn money if we have our health, but without health it is impossible! When I do go out to the supermarket, I am now very much conditioned in wearing a mask, surgical gloves and carrying disinfectant wipes that I keep in my pocket and also have a backup in my car. I also continue to wipe down all the packages that I pick up, as well as doorknobs, handles or anything that I touch, because no one knows who handled those items or touched those things, and what I may pick up on my gloves could affect someone else, especially my wife, children, and grandchildren; so I am extremely cognizant of consistently and constantly practicing what is necessary to be safe and not sorry by not getting anyone else sick and worse dying. Isn’t it worth the effort of being proactive and staying healthy for your family and everyone else? Of course! I also practice social distancing wherever I am and I also throw away my surgical gloves in the proper fashion and I had posted my personal video many weeks ago (there are lot of selfish and inconsiderate people out here, who could care less about anyone else’s health!): https:// www.facebook.com/philipraices/ videos/10216513426169528/, which showed you the best way to take off your gloves not throwing them on the ground, (as I have continued to observe throughout many towns); and instead put them in a trash can or your home garbage cans, but DO NOT RECYCLE THEM WHATSOEVER! However, I am hoping at some point this year, I will cease wearing my mask and gloves when supermarket shopping.

I am here to assist, help, and guide and educate as many sellers, investors, purchasers and renters of residential and commercial properties as possible, through the complicated and sometimes arduous process of real estate going forward into the future. What will the process look like and how will we as Brokers and salespeople handle this “new norm” of doing business

during and after the Covid19 Corona Virus debacle? It’s anyone’s guess! Currently, we are in a whole new paradigm shift and now that we are in phase 2 as of June 10, we have been allowed to show property as long as we abide by the rules of wearing masks or facial coverings, wear gloves and carry disinfectant wipes or hand sanitizer, social distance 6 foot and doing the same when having inspections and appraisals executed in making sure all parties are protected from becoming infected Part of the obvious solution has been and will absolutely be getting everyone tested, which is currently still falling way short of what would and should have been done. By doing this it will keep everyone aware of who is infected (maybe with a colored wristband) but maybe asymptomatic and who don’t show any symptoms and do not get sick, but pass it on to others that could be severely infected and become ill after the 14 day incubation period. This will be a very proactive way to minimize and prevent the spread to everyone around them now and in the future. It’s all about the testing and social distancing. It’s a scary situation especially for those who have compromised immune systems or those who have specific health issues. Most importantly, what about the 65% of our population in the U.S. that are considered overweight or obese and surely not considered very healthy. What will be our exposure and liability in the real estate process? There is a clause in our business liability policy that excludes viruses and infectious diseases and pandemic events, and even if there aren’t, I am quite sure, all insurance companies will have an addendum or rider to their policies going forward that will exempt them from any liability from those situations. They generally want the money going in one direction, into their bank accounts unless you fight with them! However, I left a message with our carrier inquiring to see if anything is available or would exist to cover agents, but I pretty much doubt it. Showing and having buyers view properties via a video or 3 D virtual tour maybe the “new norm” for the

foreseeable future and sellers and buyers may have to conform to this type of transaction and why not? But now, slowly but surely buyers are coming back and are meeting their agents at the properties with the proper PPE(personal protective coverings as well as during the inspections and appraisals. Just to be on the safe side, agents should be the only ones opening and closing all doors, cabinets, etc. I feel for now this will be the safest and most advantageous way in handle our showings. The clients and agents will need to slowly adjust and not worry, but for those few who will consider purchasing from a video or professional 3D virtual tour, the options will be available as it is the “new way to buy.” Additional rules, as needed may come down from the Dept of State as well as the New York State Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Situations will change and for those still in the business we will do what is necessary to keep ourselves and our clientele healthy and happy. For sure, “big brother” will be watching and it will be up to the professionals in our industry to go with the flow and change as needed to get the job done in a professional and trusted manner and doing what is necessary to earn a living.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI)or go to WWW.Li-REalEstate. Com as well as a “free” value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality or Our Seller’s or Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling or Purchasing your Home. Just email or snail mail(regular mail) him with your request with your name, email and cell number and he will send it out ASAP. For a consultation, he can be reached by Cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com to answer any of your questions, concerns or column suggestions.

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BUYING OLD SPORTS

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Garden City High School recognizes senior award winners

Keeping with its longstanding tradition, Garden City High School honored members of the senior class who have demonstrated excellence, character and much more, as they named Senior Award winners for the Class of 2020.

Despite not being able to hold the traditional award ceremony this year, high school administration invited senior class members and their families to drive up to the school on June 4 to pick up their awards, as well as their yearbooks. The event was conducted in a safe, organized manner.

Awards were given in the areas of community service, academics (by department) and athletics. The Garden City PTA and SEPTA also honored students with awards in areas such as commitment and perseverance. Special memorial awards were also given, as well as the traditional educator’s awards, which recognized the 10 highest-ranking seniors (academically), National Merit Scholarship winner James Zheng and Class of 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian, Mary Foxen and Katherine Staub, respectively. Staub was also awarded this year’s Administrator’s Association Scholarship.

Congratulations to all Class of 2020 award members. A complete listing of Senior Award winners (not including athletic awards) is listed below. To see all of this year’s athletic award winners (senior and underclassmen), go to www. gardencity.k12.ny.us.

Garden City High School Senior Award Winners

COMMUNITY AWARDS

American Legion Auxiliary Award

Excellence in Social Studies

Mary Foxen

American Legion Scholastic Award Excellence in Social Studies

Michael Cerenzia

American Legion Music Award

Audra FitzGerald

Gerald F. Sutliff Memorial Scholarship Award

Katerina Van Noy

Nassau County Legislature Student Citizenship Award

Michael Bereswill

Senator Kevin Thomas Citizenship Advancement Award

Michael Cerenzia

Bridget O’Connor

Town of Hempstead

Community Service and Academic Excellence Award

James McQuaid

Congress of the United States

4th Congressional DistrictCertificate of Recognition

Kylie McNeill

Senator Anna M. Kaplan

Trailblazer Awards

Jamie Besendorfer

Riley Bauer

Dr. Denise L. Emma Scholarship

Deirdre McVicar

The Kristina Ricigliano Vocational Scholarship

Kylie Tierney

Garden City Historical Society’s Stewart Fund Scholarship in Memory of St. Mary’s & St. Paul’s

Lauren Mistretta

Garden City Estates Property Owners Association

Marybeth Kane

Giuseppe Schettino

Garden City Kiwanis Service Scholarship

Paul Matina

Claire Schick

Garden City Central Property

Owners Assoc.

Dean Trapani

Garden City Eastern Property

Owners Assoc.

Kayla Quinn

Garden City Western Property Owners Assoc.

In Memory of Past Presidents:

John F. Traxler, Paul J. Muscarella & Thomas Whalen

Katharine Jushchenko

Deirdre McVicar

Garden City Friends of Music Scholarship

Caroline Feryo

Garden City Teachers Association Scholarship

Lara Abruzzo

Caroline Feryo

Garden City Friends of STEAM

Jolene Ciccarone

Mary Foxen

James Lynch

Carina Suba

James Zheng

Daikin Scholarship

Stephen Debany

Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship Award

Stephen Michael

Mineola/Garden City Rotary Scholarship

Julia Fornasar

Owen Blicksilver Work Study Achievement Award

Paul Matina

HOLA of Garden City

Sarah Wu

PTA/SEPTA AWARDS

Commitment

President

Alexandra Davidson

Marykate Saunders

Katherine Staub

Perseverance

Victoria Ateniese

Garden City High School administration invited senior class members and their families to drive up to the school on June 4 to pick up their awards, as well as their yearbooks.

Susan Bernhard

Ryan Michel

Ashley Raia

Inspiration

Christina DiAgostino

Fatima Jimenez

Vanessa Marchhart

Gangcheng (Jimmy) Wu

Love of Learning

Norika Katsuya

Delaney McKenna

Victoria Nastasi

Office of the Nassau County Executive

Community Service & Academic Excellence Award

Lisa Noody

New York State Attorney General

Triple “C” Award

Catalina Carew

Kristen Mangione

Office of the Nassau County Comptroller

High School Innovation Award

Ashley Metz

New York State Comptroller Achievement Award

Holden Overbeck

Daniel Shuhet Humanitarian Award

Claire McGuire

Friends of Garden City Football

Delaney McKenna

Gangcheng “Jimmy” Wu

Garden City Centennial Soccer Club Scholarships

Mary (Maggie) Connolly: Paul LeSueur Scholarship

Marissa Mehling: Bobby Menges

Scholarship

Kathryn (Katie) Boccafola

Grant Krawiec

Claire McGuire

SPECIAL MEMORIAL AWARDS

Paul Eckna Memorial Scholarship

Photo courtesy of Garden City School District

Joseph Bereswill

Max Genova

Caitlin Gormley

Marybeth Kane

William Kephart

Bobby Menges Memorial Music Award

Lara Abruzzo

The Stephen K. Tompsett Award for Excellence in Math, Science or Technology

Winner: Mary Foxen

Winner: Carina Suba

Finalist: Mary (Julia) Cowie

Finalist: James Lynch

Brian J. O’Mara Scholarship

Claire McGuire

The Russell Hunter Ciolli

Memorial Scholarship

Emma Ruckh

The Steven Frosch Memorial Foundation

“Steven Frosch Personal Best Award”

Jack LaSalla

Steven M. Ferrisi Memorial Award

Julia Bedeian

Mark S. Levine Memorial Award

Jaimie Murray

Paul Stein

Frances DiMaria Viviani College

Italian Award

Reese Bauer

Peter Mirabile Scholarship

Jessica Yoo

Opie Award for Fiction or Poetry

Sarah Wu

Allison McDonald

Christos Yannios

Michael Scillitani, III Scholarship

Marybeth Kane

James Zheng

GC Scholarship Fund

Unsung Hero

George Arianas (Nominator)

Trey Bauer (Nominated)

Garden City High School recognizes senior award winners

Club Service Scholarship

James Zheng – Mathletes

Riley Bauer – SADD

Kyle Flynn – SADD

Christopher Catalano – Peer Educators

Jamie Besendorfer – Student Council

Joe Gisolfi – Sports Debate

Ashley Metz – Fashion Club

Katerina Van Noy – Girls Supporting Girls

Kaitrin Karr – Latin Club

Michael Cerenzia – Miracle Club

Reese Bauer – Latin Honor Club

Daniel Ramirez – Spanish Honor Society

Terese (Tessa) Castellano – Best Buddies

The Joseph L. Prusan Random Acts of Kindness Award

Hannah Yan

Julia Maloney Scholarship

George Arianas

ART DEPARTMENT

Art Department Award

Zuer Wu

New York State Art Teachers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Visual Arts

Mary Foxen

Art Supervisors Association

Scholarship

Grace DeAngelo

ASA Leadership Award

Kristen Flynn

North Shore Community Arts

Council Award

Gianna Buckley

Photography Award

Lily Blair

Kristen Flynn

Gwen Poole

BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Business Education Department Award

Michael Cerenzia

Caitlin Gormley

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT & SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS

John Horton Award

Excellence in Advanced Placement

English

Kristen Curley

Carolyn (Lynnie) Kiely

Alexandra Kucich

Olivia Pappas

Sarah Wu

Bob McGowan Award

Catalina Carew

Alexandra Davidson

Allison McDonald

Kayla Quinn

Emma Ruckh

Hannah Yan

James Zheng

Intellectual Curiosity

George Arianas

Grace DeAngelo

Mary Foxen

William Kephart

Davie McNally

Giuseppe Schettino

Christos Yannios

Enthusiasm & Engagement

Lara Abruzzo

Christopher Catalano

Mary (Julia) Cowie

Peyton Eller

Caroline Feryo

Claire McGuire

Claire Stapleford

Paul Stein

Echo Award for Journalism

Alexandra Kucich

Inkspots Award

Allison McDonald

MAST (Yearbook)

Kristen Flynn

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

Delphine Bauer Silvestri

Computer Science Award

Brandon Noll

Margaret McNally Award

Bridget O’Connor

Clifford Hordlow Mathematics

Spirit Award

Jolene Ciccarone

Dr. Roderic A. Beaulieu

Mathematics Research Award

James Zheng

American Mathematics Contest –

AIME Award

James Zheng

The Mathematics Department

Exceptional Studies Award

James Zheng

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Marching Band Director’s Award

Katharine Jushchenko

Gangcheng “Jimmy” Wu

Nadia Boulanger Music Theory Award

Caroline Feryo

Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Jazz Award

Alexandra Kucich

Friends of Music – Band

Caroline Flanagan

Friends of Music – Orchestra

Sarah Wu

Friends of Music – Vocal

Paul Stein

NYSCAME Leadership Award

Caroline Feryo

Instrumental Music Award –Orchestra

Sebastian Vazquez

John Philip Sousa Award

Lara Abruzzo

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

Sarah Colletti

Color Guard Award

Elizabeth Derderian

National Choral Award

Alexandra Davidson

National Orchestra Award

Dean Petersen

North Shore Community Arts

Council Award for Music

Jessica Yoo

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Garden City High School Science Department Excellence & Enthusiasm in AP Physics C

Mary Foxen

James Zheng

Garden City High School Science Department Excellence & Enthusiasm in Science Research

Lana Hess

Scott Henneberger

Alexandra Kucich

James Zheng

Garden City High School Science Department Outstanding Achievement in AP Biology Award

Zachary Ortiz

Garden City High School Science Department

Excellence & Enthusiasm in PLTW College PLTW Engineering

Mary Foxen

Scott Henneberger

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Cynthia Morrongiello Award

Grace DeAngelo

Jake White Community Service Award

Jamie Besendorfer

AP Psychology Award

Grace DeAngelo

JO Steinberg – 4 Years of Excellence in Social Studies

Ashley Metz

James Zheng

Harriet Bowers Sime Award

Interest in International Relations

Farah Elrakhawi

Nathan Fridrich

Excellence in Government

Alexandra Davidson

Excellence in Economics

Mary “Julia” Cowie

Zuer “Joey” Wu

Excellence in the Classics

Nathan Fridrich

Excellence in AP Human Geography

Kristen Curley

Excellence in AP European History

Allison McDonald

THEATER DEPARTMENT AWARDS

Outstanding Theater Arts Senior

Julia Bedeian

Theater Arts Award

Annalisa Braccioforte

Isabella Montanaro

North Shore Community Arts Council Award - Theater

Erin Flanagan

Masquers Award

George Arianas

Outstanding Leadership to the Theater Arts Community

Jordan Pearn

WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

Cellini Lodge #2306

Order Sons of Italy in America

George Arianas

Latin Department Award

Claire VanWallendael

Italian Department Award

Caroline McLoughlin

Carlo Mazarese Award

Giuseppe Schettino

AATG Outstanding Senior Scholarship Award– Long Island Chapter

Alexandra Kucich

AATG Outstanding Senior Award

Analise Fressle

German Consulate Book Award

Olivia Pappas

German Department Award

Alexandra Kucich

Delta Epsilon Phi Award

Jake Deutsch

Italic Studies Institute Award

Victoria Nastasi

Spanish Department Award

James McQuaid

Kayla Quinn

Sarah Wu

Magazine Awards

German

James Connolly

Audra FitzGerald

Marybeth Kane

Carolyn Kiely

Brandon Noll

Italian

Amanda DeRosa

Emily Liberta

Ethan Senatore

Latin

Lana Hess

EDUCATORS’ AWARDS

SCOPE Education Services

Julia Fornasar

Garden City Administrators Association Scholarship

Katherine Staub

National Merit Scholarship Winner

James Zheng

Highest Ranking Seniors Award (Alphabetically)

Mary Foxen

William Kephart

Kylie McNeill

James McQuaid

Lisa Noody

Bridget O’Connor

Kayla Quinn

Katherine Staub

Sarah Wu

James Zheng

Winfield Thompson Salutatorian Award

Katherine Staub

Valedictorian Award

Mary Foxen

Officials demand removal of monster poles at LIRR

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Town Councilman and 30-year Garden City resident Thomas Muscarella remains furious that fellow residents have had to endure seeing these poles go up while COVID-19 encroached on and altered their daily lives.

“When I see these poles I’m very upset. We all went to LIRR and 3TC meetings and heard what they were going to do. They promised us and said they ‘were going to do no harm’ and we asked them to do no harm. They told us they’d make sure our roads are safe and that negative environmental impacts would be kept down, the sound retention walls would be put up, grass was going to be maintained. When you put 80story high poles in a two-story high community you did us a lot of harm! These poles have to go and go right now. We’re on your side. Let’s be heard Garden City!” Muscarella said.

New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra told residents that like the many villages along the Third Track project line, Garden City folks attended community meetings and stayed on top of developments with the construction and timeline.

“This is absolutely a breach of the trust between these contractors and this community. Even if you were unhappy about the Third Track project then you had an idea of what to expect across the street from your house. When that changes, in particular under the unprecedented circumstances we’ve all been under in recent months that is just unacceptable. I’m here to stand with you, my colleagues Don Clavin, Town Council and officials. These poles went up; they are not what you had been led to expect from this project. Let’s stand together, unite and undo this poor decision made to place these poles across the street from local houses,” Ra said.

Councilman Dennis Dunne said the “T” in the 3-T-C consortium (3rd Track Constructors) stands for “Terrible Terrible Terrible Company.”

“This was a classic bait n’ switch -- they tell you one thing, then they go and do something else. Maybe underground lines were the way to go, or as promised, to locate utilities’ poles on the north side. But the clear answer here and now is TAKE THEM DOWN. This is a bedroom community and not an industrial area. When you wake up and go to the front doorstep to get your paper, you’ll see these monster poles? No WAY. There has got to be a better alternative than having monster poles --- the width of a football field is shorter than how high any of these poles are,” Councilman Dunne stated. He then led a chant of TAKE THEM DOWN for the crowd.

Rich Corrao was asked to speak by Town Supervisor Clavin, and he called

out LIRR President Phillip Eng and Mark Roche, MTA chief of alternative project delivery and let them know this Third Rail project is in proximity to people’s properties and their Garden City homes, and residents deserved more,

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to remind the MTA, the LIRR, PSEG and LIPA that they do work for us, It is not the other way around. It is not okay how the project and putting up the monster poles in our neighborhoods was done, it is not okay for the MTA and LIPA to gamble with our health and rob OUR properties of value while they are pocketing the cost savings and they stand to benefit from any future sources of revenues coming off these too-high poles (by co-locating telecommunications facilities for mobile networks). This Third Track project had much initial communication from the MTA/ LIRR to the public, and we believe that was aimed at building trust. The problem is trust is not a part-time job, it’s a full-time job. These poles represent a gross violation of the public’s trust. They are unacceptable across the street from any residence where people live, where our children sleep and it’s entirely unacceptable how they were secretly driven into the ground without any public input or notice provided beforehand, during the height of the Coronavirus lockdown,” Corrao said on Monday.

A resident jumping into the fray on Monday asked the crowd gathered if among them were any Village of Garden City trustees. He paused, knowing that none were present, and then exclaimed “Impeach them All!” bringing about applause and cheers from onlookers.

“With the construction of this LIRR Third Rail the neighbors along this line have had to endure countless amounts of noise, constant amounts of traffic. We have now had a pandemic with all of us having to stay indoors. And during a pandemic, to think that suddenly and overnight to think that this project has transformed into something that the residents were not kept aware of -stakeholders have not been included in what has taken place here, and this is not only the inclusion of giant, 120’ foot poles (including their underground portions, 93’ being above-ground) but the movement of placing these poles, from the north side to the south side of the tracks. We’re not going to take it, we are not going to stand for this and these elected officials present are standing with you. This is not simply about this community -- it’s about every single community along the 9.8 mile Third Track corridor from Floral Park to here in Garden City to Mineola and Hicksville. If this is going to take place here, you can only imagine what is going to happen.” Clavin told the crowd.

He says it is time for officials and rep-

resentatives of communities in Garden City and surrounding villages to band together to get those poles removed, as well as calling for a ‘true analysis’ of the utilities’ situation here, which 3TC and the MTA representatives omitted from discussion recently at an Estates’ Property Owners’ Association meeting on Zoom.

“Is it lower poles or could the PSEG utilities for the LIRR be placed in the ground, so residents can enjoy the quality of life that I know for a fact that all of us, in every community in this corridor, pay a fortune for not only with our houses but with our taxes.” he said.

Town Councilman Muscarella refuted the claims about issues underground placement for utilities, overtly made by MTA Community Outreach Manager for the LIRR Expansion Project Leslie Mesnick and Travis Brennan of 3TC during the Estates’ Property Owners’ Association meeting on Zoom, held on June 10, 2020. Brennan told the Estates members that in order to “have a redundant feature in those utilities we needed to put those above-ground... You can’t

have two utilities buried in the same area — in case of an event that renders those utilities not-usable,” he commented during the meeting.

Mesnick added to the reasoning in her presentation to the Estates: “What you see is not all there is….we were able to bury some of the utilities but we cannot bury all of them. There are a lot of lengthy technical reasons why, but it really boils down to SPACE, COST and MAINTENANCE. You don’t have all the space and all the money in the world and maintaining underground utilities is very, very difficult and there is also a need for redundancy. If you have only overhead wires you become very vulnerable to one type of incident; if you have only underground you’re vulnerable to a different kind,” she stated on June 10.

Councilman Muscarella called their concepts “laziness” and questioned the logic Brennan and Mesnick told Garden City about. He asked, when a hurricane or other severe weather event comes to the area and there are trees and other

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin, a Garden City resident, said the LIRR’s 93-foot electrical poles should be removed.

Not everyone loves the new recycling containers

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in the village reaching out to say they have had issues with the larger pails.

The Garden City News and Village offices including the Department of Public Works have received telephone calls, messages and emails from residents expressing similar worries about the containers in recent weeks.

“Some seniors can’t physically maneuver the new pails. I think for many of our senior population, who do not generate a lot of garbage, it becomes difficult for them to be using those larger pails. I know all the reasons why we did this and I know we weren’t thinking about or considering giving the shorter ones back to residents who did not want the new ones. But I think what we did

not consider was several older residents may have a harder time actually taking those pails to the end of the driveway,” Bolebruch said.

DiFrancisco commented that the weight of the actual bins has not gone up by much. He said Thursday night that the old bins weighed 4.5 pounds and the new ones are just a little over 2 pounds more, at 6.8 pounds.

“It’s interesting because I have heard the different points on them, both the positives and negatives. There is not a huge weight difference when it comes to the new bins although these new bins are a little higher up with handles, slightly more ergonomically designed and usable rather than for someone to bend lower with the old bins. I guess

when the newer bins when they fill up can be heavier because when they fill up, they hold some more weight in them,” Superintendent DiFrancisco explained.

He said DPW is learning more about the practicalities and experiences residents have had. But he noted that many residents say they wait until the container is full or nearly full for it to be taken out, “and they may not put the recyclables out for three to four weeks until it was completely full -- then they may be bringing it to the curb and finding it to be too heavy,” he told the trustees at their June 18 meeting.

According to DiFrancisco, there’s no issues with residents putting the bins out each week even if they are barely

filled or have just one soda can inside. “We would still pick it up. These were just distributed last week. I have not given any considerations to handing back the old bins yet and I would like to take some more time for a wait-and-see approach,” he commented.

Deputy Mayor Bolebrhuch concurred and said it was too soon for that planning. He said for many people a change may just be difficult to process. “Let’s not do anything with those old bins for at least a couple of months to make sure that we’re reaching a place where we are all okay with the new ones,” he said. Bolebruch instructed the superintendent to again update the Board of Trustees when it meets in four weeks, on Thursday night July 16.

Officials demand removal of monster poles at LIRR

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debris that get blown into the poles, would they consider that underground utilities are the better way to go?

“This is a billion-dollar (Third Track) project and you have a lot of space underneath there as the LIRR goes from two tracks to three tracks. You were given the permission to expand, but the poles pose an environmental hazard here….you’d rather put high-voltage lines above ground, Why? There is not a long, long haul. Yeah I get it, they may think it looks confusing underground but they could have pursued it by doing the modern 3-D imaging of lines to find out who owns what lines and where, and maybe that utility network would be cleaned up a little….there is stuff

underground that has been installed 50 to 100 years ago, so address it! Don’t just slip in this project of the poles,” Muscarella said.

Former Town Supervisor and current Town Clerk Kate Murray evaluated the same statements Mesnick and Brennan made, and Brennan’s suggestion that the poles actually provide a benefit in Garden City, as “there are various utilities on the poles, power-related utilities both for transmission and distribution to the residential area but also to help the LIRR run efficiently,” as he commented to the Estates POA June 10.

Murray looked at the crowd of hundreds of attendees at the press conference and said it doesn’t appear 3TC ever informed or telephoned the many

residents who will be living with the monster poles.

“Quite frankly, the fact that a whole bunch of Hollywood celebrities on Long Island’s east end were able to persuade them to have utilities underground, I just think we are facing apples and oranges in Garden City, the regular middle America neighborhood in the village. These faceless entities and companies think that people here may be mad for a few days and then they would get over it. That happens as there really is not a public face to these big utilities and like with the LIRR, President Eng, no one’s job is ever on the line. They do not answer to mom and pop in America as your elected officials do, as we either do a good job or we’re voted out,” Town Clerk Murray noted.

She added that 3TC and the LIRR knew at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a crisis in the spike of cases and the shutdowns and stay-athome orders, that people’s attention would be diverted.

“They knew we were all concerned about our families and our own well-being, not to mention economic devastation. What a great time for 3TC to slip in some things that n one knew about. It strikes me as incredibly disingenuous and really of a breach that they tried to establish with residents and the property owners’ associations. As Rich Corrao stated, you can’t be trustworthy 90% of the time and then secretive and untrustworthy the other 10% to get away with this,” she explained.

F riday, June 26, 2020, 2020

coverage concerning the situation.

Knowing how hard Nick worked as Mayor from 2015-2017 (after serving as Trustee from 2005 – 2015) to ensure protections for Village and private properties that would directly be affected by the Third-Track Project, I fact checked what I am about to say. I reviewed copies of Nick’s “Mayor’s Column” in the GC News and EPOA Newsletters, his statements at Village Board meetings, as well as letters and articles published on this subject from 2016 through 2017.

As a former President of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association, I am sad that it seems it may have taken the excellent on-line petition signed by more than 1,000 people objecting to the 93’ poles, public participation in virtual BOT meetings, Letters to the Editor, and print and TV coverage to move Trustees Daughney and Makrinos to send a letter of complaint to the MTA. I appreciate Rikki Massand’s report in the June 12 issue of this paper that the Board of Trustees agreed to again retain Beveridge & Diamond, LLC, the prestigious environmental law firm, to look into possible legal action for removal of the poles.

It should be noted that because Nick, as your Mayor, worked in conjunction with the Mayors of Floral Park and New Hyde Park, in 2016 all three villages jointly retained and paid for the services of Beveridge & Diamond as well as The Vertex Corporation who independently analyzed the MTA/LIRR Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). When Nick approached Anthony Santino, then Hempstead Town Supervisor, the Town also contributed to the payment for these experts.

I was encouraged to read that at a recent Board Meeting, Trustee Minuto made it clear that he, too, considers the MTA/LIRR “Design-Build” construction plan inadequate and the MTA disingenuous. I wish that he and residents from across the Village, most of the then-sitting Trustees and representatives of the Estate’s POA had supported Nick in 2017 when Nick, together with the Mayors from Floral Park and New Hyde Park, their Village Trustees and residents, as well as Western POA leaders and Western Section residents sounded the same alarm and spoke at hearings held by the MTA/LIRR Public Relations Committee. The hearings were very well publicized.

Nick was instrumental in organizing the advertised March 24, 2017 Press Conference held on the steps of the New Hyde Park Village Hall. It was accurately reported in the March 31st GC News that the speakers included NYS Senator Kemp Hannon and Assemblyman Ed Ra; Michael Murphy, Esq. from Beveridge & Diamond; Nick, as Mayor of Garden City, the Mayors

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of New Hyde Park and Floral Park; and that residents of Garden City and the other villages were there in support. While trustees and administrators from the other two villages also attended, unfortunately, except for Nick, as your Mayor, no other sitting Garden City Trustee or any Village administrator was there. I personally remember that only one Trustee called Nick to say he couldn’t attend due to illness.

Objections to the project included deficiencies in the DEIS identified by Vertex, unanswered questions about the open-ended Design/Build plan, the alleged rise in reverse commuter ridership and need for the Third Track Project as opposed to the very real need to replace switches between Floral Park and Jamaica, and the enormous expenditure coupled with the rising cost to ride the LIRR.

Residents from the West depended on Trustees Bolebruch and Makrinos, while residents from Estates depended on Trustees Daughney and then-Trustee DeMaro to work for the protection of properties and quality of life that would be affected by the elimination of grade crossings and construction of the third track. Knowing that the MTA was going to fund certain community projects in Westbury and Mineola, it is understandable that these Trustees were interested in getting a “good deal” for Garden City as well. However, the “deal” meant trust in and agreement with the unknown details of the MTA/LIRR’s ambiguous Third Track Design/Build Project. Now that Garden City has ‘benefitted’ from the MTA’s payment for repaving the Hempstead Line’s Nassau Blvd. station parking lot, by virtue of the MTA/LIRR design/build concept, the 93’ poles have been installed along the Main Line. The only way the LIRR can effectively fulfill their promise to replace plantings to screen the poles would be with full grown giant sequoias.

Nick and I are delighted that Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, Assemblyman Ed Ra, Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, Councilman Tom Muscarella, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., as well as Kate Murray, Hempstead Town Clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll, Receiver of Taxes, took the time to join a group of Estates residents to press the MTA/ LIRR to remove the 93’ poles and not install additional ones. How sad it is that residents had to call on these officials and reach out to the media for the help they should have had over the past two and a half years from some of their own Trustees.

Dorothy Episcopia

Hold the MTA accountable

To the Editor:

Great to finally hear from the board ten weeks after the MTA ignored the requests in their letter and after multiple board meetings where residents begged the board to take action. While residents have been reaching out to state and local politicians, gaining recognition in the media, and hosting press conferences on their front lawn, the board has been delivering and hosting propaganda from the MTA. And now they wrote a lengthy post on its website to brag about the promise of some new trees, even after noting several MTA offenses, and label residents as emotional. Well, I am a bit emotional about a conglomerate doing the cheapest thing they can while ignoring my neighborhood and my family’s well-being, and I am emotional about the board’s lack of support for the residents of the village. Hold the MTA accountable and take down the monster poles.

John Cantwell

Voting by mail safe

To the Editor:

I’m from Garden City and I’m requesting that you report accurate information about the safety of voting by mail. Studies show that it is safe from fraud. It has overwhelming approval across the nation. Voting by mail increases voter participation across parties and reduces costs. Asserting otherwise weakens public trust in our democratic process. Thank you.

Rachel Cara

Respect is only solution

To the Editor:

What would be the result of defunding the police? Whom would you call in an emergency situation? Guaranteed, it would end up in even more chaos! This is an emotional reaction, one that is not well-thought through!

While growing up, we were taught at home and in school to respect people like parents, teachers, clergy and the police. When they approach you, you listen and present yourself in a decent manner, and you will not argue and rebel. If we behaved inappropriately, we faced punishment in the past.

In retrospect, it had a positive effect and created a better coexistence.

Respecting each other is the only solution!

Heinz Mayer

Mixed messages

To the Editor:

On last week’s front page and page 28 of The Garden City  News,  pictures appeared of a high school graduation celebratory parade which according to the article was organized by teachers, administrators, coaches and parents  as the graduates said “goodbye to GCHS”.

pened to social distancing?

In the same edition of the newspaper, several letters to the editor voiced concerns regarding, non-compliance of face coverings and social distancing within the village, and in the Mayor’s Update, Mayor Trouvé wrote the importance of both these safe guards when she wrote that “visitors  (to the Village Hall) will be required to wear a face covering, (and) maintain social distancing of six feet.”

I ask the organizers of this parade, what were you thinking? What message was being given to these young people and to the readers of The Garden City  News.

For further proof regarding the importance of face coverings and social distancing I refer you to CDC. gov Coronavirus Disease 2019 How to Protect Yourself and Others.

Angela de Caprariis-Salerno State GOP in trouble

To the Editor:

Republican State Senate minority leader John Flanagan read the political tea leaves when announcing he would not run for another term and now leaves even earlier.  This brings the total number of current serving GOP Senators throwing in the towel to eleven out of twenty three.  This is a first in Senate history.

Prior to the 2018 elections, the GOP had lost ten Senate seats from NYC, the Hudson Valley and upstate.  After the 2018 elections, they lost six of nine Long Island based seats. Senate Republicans just like their GOP Assembly colleagues, have no power as minority in their respective chambers.Based upon the State Board of Elections registration figures as of February 21, 2020, New York is a solid Democratic Party bastion. Out of 11,701,136 active voters, there are 5,900,507 Democrats vs 2,611,223 Republicans; 2,522,036 unaffiliated; 432,943 Independence Party; 147,606 Conservative; 40,335 Working Family; 24,5040 Green; 13,657 Libertarian; 348 Serve America Movement and 8,063 Other registered voters. Democrats outnumber Republicans by 2,792,486 voters. This is why Flanagan left Alb any.  There are insufficient numbers of Republican voters to support recapturing nine more seats necessary for him to return as Senate majority leader. The Republican Senate campaign committee historically raised millions more then its Democratic Senate counter-part. Democrats have an overwhelming financial advantage prior to the 2020 General Election.

The Board of Trustees recently published facts and information regarding the pole issue along the third track.

I applaud all these youngsters for their achievement; however, at the same time I cannot help but wonder, where were their masks, and what hap-

2018 went down in history as the final nail in the coffin for the last Republican center of power. A once powerful and relevant  State Republican Party will remain in the minority, no longer offering voters any options.

Larry Penner  From page 2

Village statement on poles along Third Track

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cerns over many project-related issues, including the fact that it “was never asked or consulted with respect to the placement of the 4-5 metal 120-foot high utility poles between the bridge at Nassau Boulevard and Weyford Terrace” and its understanding based on prior MTA/LIRR representations that “all poles west of Nassau Boulevard to New Hyde Park Road would be on the north side of the Main Line.” The Village asserted that “[t]he installation of these poles is in direct conflict with prior discussions with us and the EIS for the Third Track Project.” In the opinion of our counsel, Beveridge and Diamond, the letter stridently asserted the Village’s rights.

This statement is not intended to be a complete summary of all facts or legal issues. The Village has retained legal counsel, a well-established and very experienced law firm, Beveridge and Diamond, to assist it with reviewing its options with respect to the placement of the tall utility poles along the Third Track. If the Board determines to pursue legal action, it would need to protect possible legal arguments and advice that it receives, and therefore we will not discuss many matters in public. We have decided however, to address certain matters and provide some facts that are relevant to the discussion.

Q: Who owns the poles?

We have been advised in writing by both the MTA/LIRR and the Long Island Power Authority that the poles were constructed and put in place by the contractors for the MTA/LIRR as part of the Third Track Project and are, when they are placed in the ground, the property of the MTA/LIRR and its contractors. That is their legal position.

It is our understanding that at some point in the future these poles, like everywhere along LIRR property, do get transferred in ownership and responsibility for maintenance to the prevailing utility on the pole – in this case LIPA/ PSEG. But at the moment of construction – they belong to the MTA/LIRR. For example, if a pole snapped in half during its placement, the cost would be borne by the MTA/LIRR and its contractors, not LIPA or PSEG.

Q: Did MTA/LIRR ask the Village in advance for permission to place the poles where they are?

As has been expressly stated by MTA/LIRR and by the Third Track Committee, the Village was not asked for permission beforehand. It is the legal position of the MTA/LIRR that they were not required to ask the Village to place the poles where they are or to get the Village’s approval to use 60-foot or 90-foot or 120-foot high poles. It has stated in writing to us that although the Village was entitled to be notified of the design change to move poles to

the south side of the tracks, “Village approval [of the relocation of the utility poles] is not required” because they are located within a LIRR right-of-way.

The Village is aware that two of the poles west of Nassau Boulevard encroach on Village land by about 7-10 inches.

The Village has virtually no permitting regulatory authority over the MTA/LIRR. MTA/LIRR land and projects, like most projects on school property and Nassau County government property, are not generally subject to our building codes or other Village law or regulation. We do not inspect or issue permits for this type of Third Track work.

Q: What about the New York law that requires utilities to give notice to Villages and residents before a utility pole is placed?

New York Public Authorities Law (“PAL”) § 1020-ii entitled, “Public notice before approval of utility transmission facilities,” is a relatively new law that was signed by Governor Cuomo on December 28, 2018. The law falls under Title 1-a of Chapter 43-a of the Public Authorities Law, known as the “Long Island power authority act.” PAL § 1020. As such, the notice requirements apply directly to LIPA, not the MTA/ LIRR. Notice, if applicable, is required to be given to local governments and residents only within 500 feet of the proposed action. As stated above, the MTA/ LIRR has expressly stated, and so has LIPA, that the poles are the property of the MTA/LIRR.

The law does not include any provisions stating what damages or penalties should be imposed or what actions a court is authorized to take for violations of the law. There is nothing in the law that states that violations of the law result in removal of utility poles.

Q: Allegations of Supposed Conflict of Interest

Some residents have made allegations that our Village Administrator, Ralph Suozzi, who also serves as Chairman of the LIPA Board of Directors, has a conflict of interest. To be perfectly clear, the Third Track Project and this pole issue was solely an MTA/LIRR initiative. Mr. Suozzi had no role or any discussions regarding the Third Track project or any component of it either in his role as Village Administrator or as Chairman of the LIPA Board.

Mr. Suozzi has been the Village Administrator for six years. He was Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of LIPA when we hired him and continues to be its Chairman. The Village was well aware of his position as NonExecutive Chairman.

According to Black’s Law Dictionary, a conflict of interest is defined as, “A term used in connection with public officials and fiduciaries and their relationship to matters of private interest or gain to them.”

The position of LIPA Chairman is not a paid position – he serves without compensation. The position of Chairman has no operational powers. He does not make operational decisions. Furthermore, LIPA does not operate the electric power utility system on Long Island. As a result of the LIPA Reform Act of 2013, LIPA contracts with PSEG Long Island, a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, to operate LIPA’s electric system.

Mr. Suozzi has no authority or role with PSEG Long Island. He has never received nor does he receive any personal gain from the placement of poles along the Third Track in Garden City – or anywhere else. Again, Mr. Suozzi never participated in any of the Village’s discussions with the MTA/LIRR or its contractors.

This has been confirmed in writing by both LIPA and the MTA/LIRR, the selection of the contractor, design, construction and outreach for the Third Track Project, including the poles, were within the sole discretion of the MTA/ LIRR. Additionally, the Third Track Project, including the poles, is entirely funded by the MTA/LIRR.

Neither PSEG Long Island nor LIPA told MTA/LIRR where to locate the poles or had any discretion in telling MTA/LIRR where to place the poles. Save for two poles, which are approximately 7 inches on Village property, the poles are located entirely on MTA/LIRR land. The poles replace existing power poles in the area. There were always electric utility poles along the tracks. The sole role of PSEG Long Island – not LIPA, was to advise MTA/LIRR of the industry-wide standards to which new poles are to be built – including height and spacing – which are necessary and were adopted to withstand weather issues and to accommodate various utilities (not only electricity) which run lines on poles such as those in question, including those facilities of the MTA/ LIRR. All standards are required under state and federal law and industry standards.

As part of this argument, we have also heard that LIPA benefits from the placement of poles above ground instead of burying the utility lines, again somehow resulting in a conflict of interest for Mr. Suozzi. LIPA operates as a notfor profit entity under New York State law, so it does not make money (or saved money) – as some have tried to assert – from the placement of poles in lieu of burying them underground, and again, this was not a LIPA project but is instead an MTA/LIRR project.

Q: Is landscaping going to be done to mitigate the poles and walls and replace removed vegetation?

The Third Track Committee with the advice of the heads of our Parks Department and Building Department have been negotiating and pushing the

MTA/LIRR and its contractors to significantly enhance the original landscaping plan.

Under the original plan for the Third Track project, the MTA/LIRR made only minimal commitments to replace vegetation, trees and the like. As the project was a widening of the footprint for the tracks without taking of any additional land, MTA/LIRR never could commit to replace all growth that had occurred over decades within its property lines. It did commit to replace vegetation and trees that were removed outside of its property line, but only to a limited size.

Through the work of the Village Board of Trustees, we were able to get additional commitments in a Memorandum of Understanding that the Village would be entitled to apply for and receive up to $2.5 million through the Community Fund under the Third Track Project, and other commitments to enhance landscaping, far in excess of the requirements under the actual project plans. To date, we have applied to use at least $800,000 of such funds to primarily enhance landscaping along the Main Line corridor.

We have also received commitments from the MTA/LIRR and the contractors for even more trees and shrubs and hedges and have been working for months to finalize a definitive and binding landscaping plan that is being paid for solely by the contractors; it is important to note that this expenditure does not include reduce the money available to us from the Community Funds. Of the many issues that we are pressing is that larger trees and shrubs be planted - especially in light of the placement of the large poles. For example, and just as one example, we are pushing them to plant many trees in the 30-foot size. You may note that when the Village replaces trees, we plant trees about 12 feet high.

Conclusion

The Board and the Committee have been and continue to take steps to try to protect our Village. All of us live here too, several near the Main Line. The Board has retained special counsel, the nationally renowned environmental law firm of Beveridge and Diamond to assist us in exploring and understanding our rights, and asserting them against the MTA/LIRR. We will continue to push the MTA/LIRR and its contractors to be respectful of the Village, and to work with us to mitigate the impact of the project and the poles in particular, on the Village and our residents.

We look forward to discussing these and any other aspect of the project with fellow residents as well as with our local representatives.  It is only when we have a discussion based on facts and not emotions that we will be able to do what is best for our Village as a whole.

Local officials participate in forum on race issues

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decades,” said Canales. “The fact of the matter is we’re really tired of all the marching, protesting, seeking equality and police accountability.

When asked what she thought the meaning of Black Lives Matter meant, Darling said that people of African descent have been disregarded and seg-

regated against since they were brought to this country.

“In our country now, we have people from all different races and backgrounds and the BLM protests have really shined a light on how we’re treating people and how we haven’t resolved past atrocities,” said Darling.

Coads, from the NAACP, said she witnessed the marches during the 1960s

and the whole purpose was to make a point about the atrocities brought upon the black and brown races.

“People are protesting now like they did with the marches in the 1950s and 60s,” said Coads. “Even though we’ve come a long way since that time, the main point is to address the issues at hand. We have to keep the fight going because when black people make chang-

es, everybody benefits.”

Canales said any changes that may arise from the protests will not only benefit the African American community but also the Latino community.

“I tell people I speak to  that we have to have equal rights for everyone,” said Canales. “Long Island has a history of racism against Latinos and that needs to be addressed as well.”

Residents bring concerns over monster poles to Village Board

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conflict of interest is true, I think you should be reporting back to the residents on the conflict.

Resident John Cantwell, also of Kilburn Road, asked the Board of Trustees about what is being done at the moment about the poles.

“A couple of you claimed to be doing something and wanted us to believe that you’re doing something. You were not specific on what that was, and then the Board needed to figure out what everyone knew and when and to get the facts. We heard about the Board going to executive session on May 28 and then the retention of law firm Beveridge & Diamond made official a week later -- $25,000 allocated to the law firm on June 4. You have asked the residents to be patient but what actions is the board taking, and for how long are we sup-

posed to be patient? How can residents be kept informed without coming into the trustees’ Zoom meetings to keep asking -- especially since the Board will not meet again until July 16?” he posed to the Board on June 18.

Village Attorney Peter Bee explained that Beveridge & Diamond is looking into the matter of the poles and will provide Garden City with its legal options. He spoke at length about an executive session with counsel from the firm immediately after the meeting on June 18, saying that there was not adequate scheduling for a meeting between the official date of retention on June 4 and the 18th. The Zoom portion of the meeting (because the trustees were gathered at Village Hall) finished at a quarter to 11 p.m. with the Board getting into an executive session. Bee said the advice of counsel would be hearing from the firm “with attorney-client privilege.”

Cantwell asked how the residents can be kept abreast of the latest developments. He said residents like himself and hundreds of others would like to be hearing about this situation. “It does not sound like there is any way to stay up to date between now and four weeks from now (the Board’s July 16 meeting) so we can just sit and worry,” he said.

Bee said there would be a process of listening to the opinions delivered by the Beveridge & Diamond counsel and then they would “reflect on what is said before the Board makes any determinations.”

Mayor Trouvé listened to the questions and replied that the village “is doing things.”

“We will make sure residents are thoroughly informed. Right now we are waiting to hear from the counsel, and as soon as we can we will share some information with you,” the mayor said.

Cantwell asked if the Board members who expressed their deep concern at the May 21 and June 4 meetings when the topic came up “are still angry about this.” Trustee Louis Minuto said he was still up in arms but the action was in fact taken, with confirmation of hiring Beveridge & Diamond.

“We are looking into what our legal options are and we have been very clear on that. I think you can appreciate it no matter if you’re a Board member, village official or a resident -- you must understand the facts and know what is possible. At that point, we make the appropriate decisions and then everyone will be made aware of what our options are. Right now we have done everything we could do in the fact that we have hired somebody, they are looking into it and will give the village its options -- my resolve has definitely not changed at all,” he commented.

Village Hall reopens to public, with distancing

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also be open starting on Monday. All the offices will be able to assist one person at a time.

When coming to Village Hall offices members of the public will also be able to pick up and put on a 3-ply mask (if they do not already have a proper mask on) although wearing a face covering or mask is suggested before entry to the building.

“Please abide by every instruction you are given by our receptionists when you come into the municipal offices. They will be making sure you sign the log-in book, making sure that you have a mask on and that you maintain the six feet of distance,” Rosenblatt said.

Administrator Suozzi commends the village’s mechanic shop for the excellent work performed to create plexiglass barriers from locating the material to measuring appropriately and installing the precautionary new barriers at various department offices. They were installed on Monday June 15 at every reception desk in Village Hall.

Suozzi said the administration has been working on the preparedness for

reopening Village Hall since the very last public session that took place there, with a budget development work session held on Thursday, March 12, and then closing the building to the public and municipal employees in the following days.

“We started working from home and we were working only with under 50% staff scheduled at Village Hall except for essential workers. Village Auditor Rosenblatt has spent much time attending webinars, having conversations with our labor counsel and updating me, the Board and the public at our recent meetings,” he noted.

“I would like to thank all our village employees and department heads, and the Board for their support of us. In the last three months we have worked from home and with alternating schedules, and we were lucky to have the technology in place to do that. I want to thank our IT specialist Marc Nathanson and our consultants Total Technology Solutions for getting us online within 24 hours or less. I want to thank our employees who have rotated in and out and all our village essential workers -- it has been a very uncertain time but we have

all worked through it very well, and we worked as a team,” Administrator Suozzi said at the Board meeting.

Library Precautions Being Evaluated

Rosenblatt added that the Garden City Public Library, a village-owned facility, will be opening according to Phase IV of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s guidelines, no earlier than mid-July, and in accordance with what the Library Board of Trustees decides (the GCPL Board will meet next on Monday, July 6). She told the Village Board that the Library may open for some outdoor or pick-up format public services prior to the building opening and the virtual

library programming for residents still continues.

On Thursday, June 11, Rosenblatt and Garden City Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello walked through the entire library “to examine how everything is spaced out and what barriers they might need to protect the library employees as well as residents,” she said.

Rosenblatt says for example the study rooms would hold six people but they should reduce capacity to four or less, and she and Giovaniello also advised that doors to the study rooms must remain open at all times to not create an enclosed environment.

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GC teens create online Lego building class

Due to quarantine, many children are stuck inside with limited interaction and activities. A new program, Build Big, was created by Garden City teens to provide some relief for parents, social interaction for the children and fun!

Build Big will be hosting 30 minute virtual classes (via Zoom) for children ages 6-10. Children will use their Lego® bricks to build various themes.

Classes will be limited to 10 chil -

dren. The first few classes will be free, but the goal is to charge $5 dollars per child per class, a portion of which will be donated to healthcare workers and local food banks.

The first class will be on Tuesday, May 12 at 3:30 p.m.  The second class will be held Thursday, May 14 at 3:30 p.m. To register and for further details, please email: buildbig123@ gmail.com

Bring bricks, creativity and a smile!

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hall of Garden City are proud to announce the Medical School graduation of their daughter Mariele Donna Hall. Mariele was awarded her MD degree magna cum laude from St. George’s University School of Medicine during the June 2020 virtual commencement ceremony.

Mariele attended St. Joseph’s School (2006), Garden City High School (2010), and College of the Holy Cross (2014).

Dr. Hall will begin her residency in Internal Medicine at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola in July.

She is delighted to serve the community where she was raised and hopes to follow in the footsteps of her great-grandfather, Dr. Henry Martyn Hall of Pittsburgh, PA, a founder of the American Lung Association.

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Garden City teens have created an online Lego class via Zoom.

Dr. Mariele Hall

Friends of STEAM awards f ive scholarships

Garden City Friends of STEAM, Executive Director Matt Wakeham participated in Garden City High School’s virtual Senior Awards Ceremony on June 3rd, presenting GCFS scholarships to the following students:

Jolene Ciccarone

Jolene was a Project Lead the Way engineering student who took AP classes in physics, calculus and computer science. She also received an Adelphi Leadership Award for community service in her junior year and is an accomplished musician as a member of Wind & Jazz Ensembles and Marching Band. Congrats to Jolene as she will be attending Stevens Institute of Technology in the fall.

Mary Foxen

Mary is this year’s valedictorian. She completed the Project Lead the Way program and not only was she a Computer Science AP student, but was founder & president of the Girls Who Code Club at GC High School. She is also a very talented artist in oil and watercolor painting. Congrats to Mary as she will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a Mechanical

Engineering major.

James Lynch

James’ accomplishments include completing the Project Lead the Way engineering program as well as excelling in physics, calculus and computer science AP courses. He was a member of the Physics and VEX Robotics Clubs, as well as mentoring up and coming younger students in First Lego League robotics. Congrats James as he will be attending University of Rochester in the fall

Carina Suba

Carina was a 100 GPA student, completing the very challenging Project Lead the Way engineering curriculum. Her AP courses included calculus, physics and computer science. Congrats to Carina as she is Ivy League-bound for the University of Pennsylvania in the fall

James Zheng

With a 101 GPA, James excelled in chemistry, biology, physics, calculus and computer science AP courses. This solid foundation resulted in his success in mathematics and Advanced Science Research courses, where he participated in many competitions, including placing sec -

ond place this past March at the prestigious Long Island Science & Engineering Fair (LISEF). He was also captain of the Mathematics Club. Congrats to James as he will be attending Carnegie-Mellon in the fall.

Each scholarship awarded these graduating students $1,000 in recognition of their outstanding achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

Garden City Friends of STEAM is proud to present these awards with best wishes for continued success in all their future endeavors.

GCFS is grateful for the support of Garden City community members and our sponsors; The Paul R. Ekna Memorial Foundation, TMA Booster Club of Garden City Schools, Fidelity Investments and ESI/Elevator Systems, Inc.

GCFS is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization founded in 2015 dedicated to STEAM advocacy and developing mentoring programs for Garden City K-12 students. GCFS is in need to fill many vacant roles for this upcoming school year, please consider volunteering to keep it going: https:// www.gcfstem.org/volunteer

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