The Garden City News (8/21/20)

THANKS FOR HARD WORK Residents demand answers on fire station costs

The Donovan family appreciates the work done by the Garden City Sanitation Department, especially truck 213. The children love looking for the “big trucks” in their neighborhood every week. The guys on the truck even presented each of the children on the block with their own miniature Garden City Sanitation toy trucks.

School district answers questions

about September reopening plans

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Tuesday, August 18 Garden City Public Schools’ Board of Education meeting, parents heard the latest update on the safety measures planned for reopening schools, and the Board answered questions about the plans during the

three-hour long special Board meeting.

The district is starting the year with a plan to hold full time classes for the younger grades and hybrid plan for older children. In addition, parents have the opportunity to opt-in for fully remote (virtual)

learning for the coming first semester of the school year. However families that chose the full remote option may not be able to change their minds for the first semester (from September through January 31)  because that would be dic-

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BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Garden City Board of Trustees, at its Thursday August 13 meeting, approved a $42,000 increase for the project planning for Fire Station No. 2, located at the corner of Stewart Avenue and Edgemere Road in the western section. The change includes having consulting architects include an additional 2,500 square feet of “useable space due to the increased size of fire apparatus” while keeping traditional appearance of the station.

The project’s change order approved last week increased the architectural design cost of Fire Station No. 2  from a $300,000 sum to $342,000. The original project was first approved at a meeting on March 19th which had no public attendance, and which was not recorded. The full cost of the project has been estimated to be at least $8 million and may exceed $10 million.

Fire Chief Thomas Strysko described the agenda item last Thursday before the Board of Trustees approved the additional cost along with the rest of the meeting’s agenda items.

“With this change order to plans and specifications for PKAD, if you remember at our July 16 Board of Trustees’ meeting we had a presentation from the firm on design changes for Station No. 2 to move forward, At that time we did not have a cost associated with those design changes. This change order reflects that design change -- $42,000 -- and we’re seeking Board approval to move forward with this change order,” Chief Strysko said.

Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé commented that she had a look at the Babylon Fire Station and the room that was on the second floor of that fire station project. She asked Chief Strysko about the virtual reality simulation of examining the project design PKAD has offered, “going through the entire station as it would be when it is entirely built.” She asked Chief Strysko to make a comparison between the Babylon station’s second floor and the simulation for Garden City’s western station.

“Unfortunately to keep the look of the existing firehouse we could not just change the square footage of the station -- we only need the square footage on the first floor increased to accommodate the longer fire truck. Unfortunately to keep the symmetry of

Build bridges, not divisions

In this week’s letters column we feature a letter by Charles Kelly discussing recent events in the Village including discussion over the fate of the Garden City Casino.

The Casino is a tennis and social club that is open to all residents and has its home in an historic building on Cathedral Avenue that was gifted to the Village by A. T. Stewart’s heirs. In a town with three country clubs, the Casino is a sort of country club for the people.

We agree strongly with the premise that Mr. Kelly makes in his letter, that the purpose behind the Community Agreement, above and beyond creating a system of collaboration among the four property owners associations, is to

foster greater community spirit.

The Board of Trustees main goal should be to govern the village by bringing people together.

In a similar note, the Board is considering expanding a program to charge fees for permits for apartment dwellers who park their cars in village lots. We think this will just build unnecessary divides between homeowners and apartment dwellers.

Yes, the Board needs to keep the Village’s fiscal house in order, which is especially difficult this year. But the business of the village is to provide services to its residents.

The Casino may not make the Village any revenue, but it has intrinsic value as a place that generations have enjoyed.

Long Forgotten

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budgetary concerns.

To The Editor:

Long forgotten is the name of the agreement, community.   Not “communities” agreement and certainly not “trustees” agreement.  The intent was that the community agreement would help make the village a community.

Instead, the village trustees have used the power entrusted to them to further everything but the fellowship and caring required of a community.  Using their unchecked power of unlimited tenure through rubber stamped re-nominations to pursue their own personal aims, they have created communities.

It is a board that, on one hand, poses as one hungry for revenue when seeking to destroy something (GC Casino, Cathedral Nursery School, etc.) while, on the other hand, increasing taxes and squandering millions of tax dollars, whether its over $100,000 in legal fees to defend their right not to put handicapped parking on 7th Street or “stabilizing” St. Pauls for two million a year or a runaway budget to expand a firehouse after laying off firefighters for

In pursuit of revenue, the trustees have turned to the Garden City Casino property which is owned by the village.  First, the trustees actions regarding the Garden City Casino are not an act in furtherance of community.

In discussing the Casino at the August 13th meeting, the trustee who spoke could have been mistaken for a person giving a poorly drafted ill considered accounting report.  There was no discussion regarding community, of the benefits of having the Casino in that location, no discussion of how its existence fosters community, no discussion of the vitality it brings to that corner of Sixth Street but simply a rote recital of the financial details that would lead anyone to want to put a McDonalds in there tomorrow.

Second, as the few of us who attend and speak at village trustees’ meetings can attest, the trustees will not respond to questions of those who care enough to attend and speak.  This may be their most undemocratic attribute and certainly not in furtherance of communi-

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Statement by Village Trustee

Brian Daughney on GC Casino

The following statement was read by Garden City Trustee Brian Daughney at the August 13 meeting of the Board of Trustees:

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There is a lot of incorrect and false information floating around on this topic. Most of what you see on this topic on the various Facebook sites is wrong or slanted or provided by someone without the correct or complete information.

First, this issue has been floating around for several years, not just a few months.

Members of the Board, not just the current board members, have met several times over the past few years with the Casino. Years, not months.

The Casino was never granted a right to the property of the building. It has a license to use it. A license is much more limited than a lease.

The Village was gifted the land and building, along with several other parcels, years ago by the now defunct Garden City Company. That was done around 1916 when the Village was incorporated. The grant does include language stating that it should be used for all residents for recreation. But that could be changed. And it does not say that only the Casino tennis club can be there. It is not officially a park.

The Casino has never paid rent or

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Isaias downs 100 trees, costs Village $975K

BY RIKKI MASSAND

On August 13th, the Village Board of Trustees voted to officially declare an emergency in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias, which hit Garden City and Long Island nine days prior and destroyed many Village trees. The Board’s emergency declaration suspended the competitive bidding process and allowed the Board’s to approve of four contracts totaling $350,725 to four Long Island vendors. Under the contracts, these companies will assist the village in the cutting and removal of tree debris to clean up after the storm.

An update on the Village of Garden City website posted a few hours prior to meeting stated that the village lost between 100 and 120 (village-owned) trees during Tropical Storm Isaias August 4 and 5. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi praised the great work ethic of the Sanitation, Streets Division and Parks Department employees and told the Board “some of the trees are just too big for us to handle, so we need to bring outside services in.” He noted that the contractors hired had been engaged in tree and debris removal in the one week after Isaias, including for contract work in New York City, but they were available as of August 13. Suozzi told the Board of Trustees that

aside from the contracts they would vote on, the Village of Garden City has estimated costs due to storm damage and response of about $975,000 up to August 13, though he noted it was not a “hard number.”

The Board approved a contract for Pratt Brothers, Inc. which has worked with the village on snow removal and street and roads projects, for a tree stump removal contract over an 11-day range at the daily rate of $14,495 -- for a total contract of $159,445.

For “hazardous tree removals” and related work, Dom’s Tree Service of Port Washington was approved for a nineday, $10,120 per-day rate contract totaling $91,080. The Board approved Harder Tree Service, based in Hempstead, for large tree removals and disposals for an eight-day work period at a cost of $7,800 per day for a total of $62,400.

For removal of tree parts and debris in the Village of Garden City greenspaces it routinely services as the contracted landscaping firm, Floral Park-basen Con Kel Landscaping was approved by the trustees for six days of storm cleanup charged at $6,300 per day, a total cost $37,800.

These contract awards were made possible with the trustees’ approval of a transfer of funds within the Village Budget of a quarter-million dollars from

the Village’s Contingent account into “Parks -- Contractual Services” to fund the emergency tree and stump removal following Isaias. The transfer allows all the $350,725 to be allocated from that Parks Department account.

Parks Department, Public Works Employees Dedicated Effort

The village’s online update noted that the Garden City Recreation and Parks Department cleans up village-owned trees that are in the median between the street and the sidewalk, “even if they fall onto a house or into a backyard.”

Noting that the village doesn’t have equipment necessary to handle larger trees, in this case an outside contractor must be brought in and with high demand post-damaging storms, it may take a few days to get a contractor in to perform the work. Meanwhile Village Parks Department personnel remove small to medium-sized trees, clean up various branches, tree limbs and debris that are on the ground and prune any dangling limbs and branches.

Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch commented that if any resident has experienced having a tree taken down or removed, “some of these trees can be massive” and the cost is high just to cut them down. Bolebruch said in the past, when the village had lost many trees

after a storm and trees had been broken, split or bigger branches fell, the village was able to sell some of the lumber. He suggested that the administration look into that.

“I am also relaying that several residents have told me that they’ve seen our Public Works and Rec. and Parks crews out working all the time, working diligently. In a lot of places in Garden City, the village employees cut the downed trees to the stump so that it’s for the contractor to manage. Residents have seen our crews work on this though early in the mornings and into the nights, they are really doing a great job,” Bolebruch said.

“I want to point at this time that our men and women working in Public Works and the Parks Department are doing an excellent job in the aftermath of the crisis. They are making Garden City sidewalks and streets safe for people and getting the limbs out of there as fast as they can,” Suozzi commented.

Village Trustee Mark Hyer seconded this sentiment and also thanked DPW and the Parks Department, and he added that the Garden City Police Department handled about 280 calls from residents following Isaias (August 4 and 5) and the volunteer Fire Department handled

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RYlArians Report on Zoom Meeting

The Mineola Garden City Rotary Club supports and sponsors the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) program, which began in Australa in 1971 and since, has expanded all across the globe. RYLA helps teach our future leaders how to handle obstacles they will face in the real world. RYLArian participants learn the values and benefits of leadership, motivation, goal setting and decision making while developing confidence and self-esteem.

High school sophomores throughout district 7255 may apply for Spring RYLA, the districts largest youth run conference, Friday–Sunday in Riverhead, NY. Summer RYLA is a two-week away conference which offers opportunities to further expand the character of young adults.

All in all, RYLA is an intensive leadership experience whereby kids can develop their skills as leaders and build their confidence while developing the will to help others, reflecting the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self.”

Last Monday, August 10, on its Zoom meeting, the Club hosted a group of RYLArians who reported on their experiences at both spring and summer RYLA. The kids spoke of their experiences when they began RYLA, applying as sophomores which eventually led to positions as facilitators and then as

senior leaders.

A few of the students spoke of how the RYLA experience helped them to learn so much in such short time; to become more outgoing and involved… come out of their comfort zones… learning how to exchange ideas and work together while having so much fun. They all agreed that they had developed lasting friendships and that they had learned lessons in life they could not have experienced anywhere else.

Rotary encourages participation from sophomores from both Garden City and Mineola high schools. For how to apply for the RYLA experience or for more information about RYLA, please visit www.rotary-youthleadrship-awards; or call Diane Pacifico Marmann, Esq., at 516-318-7779.

Join RotaCare for Virtual 5K Run/Walk

RotaCare was founded in 1992 by the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club to provide free and quality health care to Long Islanders who are uninsured and have nowhere to turn for health care.

This year, RotaCare will hold a 5K completely Virtual Fun-Run to help raise much needed funds to support its work to continue to provide free high-quality medial services to Long Islanders in need. Please stay tuned for an upcoming column detailing information about how to participate.

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The “Golden Girls” are celebrating again! A few months ago, Ellen Moynahan celebrated her “big” birthday and so enjoyed the celebration that she decided to keep the fun going. Each week, she sets up a reservation at the Seventh Street Café and the group meets for dinner. The group consists of women from the fifties who follow the rules and know how to have fun being together.

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

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MLS number: 3221814

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Village discusses permits for additional parking lots

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its Thursday, August 13 meeting, Garden City’s Village Board of Trustees approved a local law to restrict parking and charging permit fees for some spaces in Village Parking Field 7N. People who are residents in the adjacent Seventh Street apartment buildings will be eligible to purchase the permits. The new local law cements a pilot program established one year ago for permit parking spaces  in Lot 7N which is adjacent to businesses and apartment buildings on the north side of Seventh Street. The Village created the pilot program last year to address problems with Long Island Railroad commuters parking there all day, leaving few spaces for residents and customers of Seventh Street businesses.

Originally up to 35 spaces were set aside but the number was increased to 49 permit parking spaces for Hilton Hall residents who opt to pay for spaces. Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch says the permit parking program has been “an absolute win-win” for the village and apartment residents. He explains that in the one year the permit parking program has run, with 49 residents of Seventh Street apartments paying for designated spots in Lot 7N, “the residents have been very happy with their spots, and the situation has worked

out.”

According to Bolebruch, given the mix of traffic into Lot 7N and the Seventh Street vicinity in general, this paid parking program helps the the police department enforce parking restrictions.

“This allows Police Commissioner (Kenneth) Jackson to enforce the regulations we have, which was impossible before when we had so many of the (apartment) residents parking all across the lot. This also helped with events that have been hosted on Seventh Street, such as recently as we have closed off the street for expanded outdoor dining (evenings, Thursdays to Sundays).

The amount of cars that were normally spread out all over Lot 7N are kept towards where the apartment buildings (including Hilton Hall) are. Spaces are freed in the lot for use by patrons, other tenants and businesses along the Seventh Street corridor. I encourage my fellow Board members to vote towards making this a permanent item as opposed to still a trial basis,” Bolebruch commented during the introduction of the Local Law.

Resident Suzanne Dowling spoke during the August 13 public hearing and noted that the $275 fee for the apartment residents’ parking spaces in 7N represents “the most expensive parking fee in the village.”

“I understand that the space is for use 24/7 but the parking permit for the LIRR lots (the village sells) is also 24/7 and while many people don’t park there 24/7 they’re enabled to do so for a fee of $150. We are more expensive by $75 than any other parking permit within the village and I think this is unfair to put that cost burden on the senior community of Hilton Hall. You may say 49 people did purchase permits that means that a majority (of the 104 units) did not purchase permits. It is about the money; it may not be about the money to you but it can very well be about the money to the senior residents of Hilton Hall,” Dowling said.

Potential for More Designated Parking in 9E Parking

During the trustees’ brief discussion of this measure, Trustee Brian Daughney commented that in consideration of apartment buildings and their residents near Village of Garden City parking fields, a plan for designated sections of parking could be evaluated  for Village Lot 9E. 9E is a huge parking lot east of Franklin Avenue, extending from Stewart Avenue to Eleventh Street. (It is behind Revel restaurant, the new Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque, Muse Paintbar, TD Bank and Asian Moon, as well as behind The Garden City News’ office at 821 Franklin Avenue).

“In the parking lot behind Revel, there’s a big parking field with businesses and residents competing for space, and it’s the same kind of thing to address. Obviously it won’t be done tonight but if you go there to an office or eat at one of the places there (the northeast side of the Franklin/Stewart intersection) you are competing for spots next to any commercial space. There is a huge lot where people can have longer-term parking set aside -- for all day and all night (24/7) -- which would be a little further away from businesses,” Daughney said.

Trustee Daughney thought of the apartment residences on Stewart Avenue that back up to that lot and said last Thursday, “even if we did not charge there, we could at least segregate out spaces in the lot.”

Deputy Mayor Bolebruch asked if apartment residents living on Stewart Avenue’s north side had ever approached the village about parking designated within the lot, but the concept of another parking plan was not pursued August 13 as the Local Law for 7N was voted on and approved.

More Plans for 7N?

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Community Club’s 100 years featured in GC Library showcase

Please take the time to stop by the Library and take a look at the Showcase to the side of the Circulation Desk. On display for this month will be the history of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead as they wrap up their year-long celebration of their Centennial Year.

Learn the story of how this treasured club came to be as related in the Fiftieth Anniversary Program, “In the early years of a new century, the small beautiful village of Garden City walked along a road which paralleled that of her larger city community, the historic colonial city of Hempstead. Although enjoying pleasant associations neither felt any great need of the other.

“Suddenly in 1917, the Great War, which for three years had raged in Europe, engulfed this nation and welded its people into one great community. The parallel paths trod by Garden City and Hempstead became a broad avenue of common endeavor.

“A handful of women, working tirelessly in the war effort found strength, pride, and a deep sense of kinship with each other which they were reluctant to lose when Peace came once more. They had learned that working together and sharing each other’s burdens, joys and accomplishments were the means of living a purposeful life. A life in which dreams could be made real. And these

women had a dream! They wanted to go on working together, serving each other, but this time they wanted their service to be dedicated to promoting the “welfare of their home communities, so that by cultural activities and co-operation they might increase their usefulness and effectiveness.

“Today, the purpose for which the Community Club was organized is still the driving force in her membership, a membership grateful for its proud heritage and intellectually alert to the possibilities she possesses for building a better world as she steps forward into the unknown future. In this future The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead places its hope and its faith for broader vision, greater tolerance, and higher ideals for community service.”

Also included in the display are the book of minutes from that 1919 inaugural year starting with the first board meeting on October 9, 1919. Memorabilia from over the centuries are interlaced with testimonials from its 50th, 75th and 90th anniversaries, building up to the grand occasion when it reached the very seldom attained number of 100.

Playbills from numerous Broadway Shows such as “The Best Man”, “Hello Dolly”, “Beautiful”, “West Side Story”, and South Pacific are highlighted.

There is an honor roll of treasured

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead is featured in a display at the Garden City Library. Materials from the Club’s 100 years of operation are on display, including a letter from the British War Relief Society.

lecturers from recent years which include Louis Barrella, Richard Knox, the Stallones, James Coll, Ines Powell, Alexander Wu, Elizabeth Kaplan, Brian

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Rose, Marc Kopman, John Kordas, Ira Epsein, Marilyn Caminino and Thomas Germano.

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The Kamala Harris Nomination

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

A few thoughts about the nomination of California Senator Kamala Harris as the Democrats hold their virtual convention this week. More about the convention next week.

I think it is fair to say that this Democratic vice presidential nomination is considerably more important that the typical party pick. For example, I am not sure in the 2016 race that either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton were particularly helped or hurt by their respective selections of Mike Pence and Tim Kaine. Both seemed like competent fellows, but I very much doubt that there was a measurable number of voters who made their choice based on either Mr. Pence or Mr. Kaine.

This year, however, the pick really matters. Mr. Biden, if elected, will be 78, by far the oldest president to be inaugurated. Indeed, he will be older next January 20 than Ronald Reagan was when he left office. There are many rumors about Mr. Biden’s health and competence (his supporters say he is completely capable) and he has reportedly told aides that he may only serve one term. Accordingly, while people of good will wish Mr. Biden nothing but good health, there seems to be a much higher than usual chance that Mr. Biden’s vice presidential nominee will end up in the White House, whether through election as the Democratic nominee in 2024, or earlier.

At least in hindsight, I am not sure that Mr. Biden did himself many favors when he announced early on in the campaign that his vice presidential pick was going to be a woman. As he was making this promise, the Covid virus pandemic was becoming more and more serious, and a number of Democratic governors, were thrust into the spotlight, and some, like Governor Andrew Cuomo, and California Governor Gavin Newsom were able to give at least the appearance of strong leadership in confronting the virus. In addition, of course they could boast overall strong executive experience as the leader of large states. But Mr. Biden’s women only policy deprived

him of these options.

Having said that, Ms. Harris was probably the strongest of the women candidates that were available to Mr. Biden. For example, one alternate selection, Susan Rice, was experienced in foreign affairs, but seemed to be a little too close to the controversial investigation of Michael Flynn in the waning days of the Obama Administration that is now the subject of investigation. Elizabeth Warren was a bit too old under the circumstances, and ideologically rigid. Gretchen Whitmer did have executive experience as governor of Michigan, but seemed to be involved in too many needless pandemic controversies (for example, banning people from going out in their boats). Stacie Abrams simply lacked enough experience.

Ms. Harris certainly does check some important boxes. At age 55, she is a youthful contrast to the nominee. She has at least a decent amount of relevant experience as a local prosecutor, attorney general of California and United States Senator. She would be the first black vice president and is a woman. Her law enforcement background is a bit of mixed bag to some on the left, but it may appeal to other voters concerned by the nation’s growing crime problem, particularly in big cities.

Of course, The New York Times claims that Ms. Harris is a “pragmatic moderate”, but that claim should be taken with a grain of salt. While her voting record is pretty standard for a Democratic senator, it is just about uniformly liberal. She certainly showed her left wing cred with her harsh questioning of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

While most polls show Joe Biden with a modest lead, I continue to believe that this is a very hard year to gauge public sentiment accurately and that the race for president is likely to be exceedingly close. Mr. Biden will have to overcome doubts about his competence though a creditable debate performance. However, I think he did reasonably well with the Harris nomination.

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This is a post card from around 1910. It is a black and white photograph that has been hand colored. It shows the front of the Garden City Golf Club located just to the northwest of the Garden City Hotel. The golf course’s first nine holes date to 1897 when it was public and known as the “Island Golf Links.” In 1899, it was expanded to 18 holes and renamed the Garden City Golf Club and has existed as a private club ever since.

From the beginning it was considered one of the finest golf courses in America. Today, it is still ranked in the top fifty in the country. Interestingly, in 1899, it was considered the longest course in America but today there are many courses much longer.

and your family, just like our family”

For John Elliott, sailing is living. He’s been on the water for most of his 90-plus years. In all three theaters during World War 2, as a merchant seaman, and for the last 70 years sailing out of the Rockaway Point Yacht Club.

But recently John was so fatigued and short of breath, he could only walk a few steps. His aortic valve was failing. His daughter, a nurse, told John about a valve replacement procedure called TAVR. She took him to NYU Winthrop Hospital, part of NYU Langone Health. With some of the country’s highest quality TAVR programs on Long Island and in Manhattan, NYU Langone Health is a leader in this procedure. They replaced John’s valve through an artery in his leg. In no time at all, he was back to sailing off Breezy Point.

If you suffer from aortic stenosis, you may be a candidate for TAVR. To learn more, call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit nyulangone.org/tavr.

Village Hall and the administrative offices are open for in-person inquiries and business, and all full-time staff has returned to the on-site workplace.

Office hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Visitors are required to wear a face covering, maintain social distancing of six feet and sign in to a Visitor’s Log outside of the office they are visiting. Furthermore, while multiple people can enter Village Hall, only one person will be admitted into each office space at a time and are asked to abide by employee instructions. Please don’t forget to wear a mask and to practice social distancing.

Preliminary Resurfacing Road List

East:

St. James Street South (Washington Avenue to Clinton Road)

Mulberry Road (Washington Avenue to Wetherill Road)

Chestnut Street (St. James Street South to Clinton Road)

John Street (Stewart Avenue to St. James Street North)

Central

Cherry Valley Avenue (Eleventh Street to Dead End)

Estates:

Stratford Avenue (Nassau

Boulevard to Hampton Road)

Brixton Road (south of tracks)

West:

Adams Street (Manor Road to Stratford Avenue)

Parking Fields:

Nassau Blvd (reconstruct) (south of tracks)

Sidewalk

Improvements

Clinton Road (Avalon Road to Pell Terrace)

Hilton Avenue (Open Space from Second Street to Village Line)

Mayor Theresa Trouvé

Eleventh Street (new construction) (Golf Club Lane to Cherry Valley Avenue)

Emergency Tree & Stump Removal

After declaring an emergency to forego the competitive bidding process, Trustees spent $350,725 to fund emergency tree and stump removal following Tropical Storm Isaias. The Village lost somewhere between 100-120 trees during the storm. Dom’s Tree Service was engaged for hazardous tree removal,

including the removal of trees that have fallen on homes, for nine days at $10,120 per day (total cost $91,080); Harder Services, Inc. was engaged for removal and disposal of large trees for eight days at $7,800 per day (total cost $62,400); Con-Kel Landscaping was engaged for storm damage removal in green spaces serviced weekly by Con-Kel Landscaping for six days at $6,300 per day (total cost $37,800); and Pratt Brothers, Inc. was engaged for tree stump removal for 11 days at $14,495 per day (total cost $159,445). Pratt Brothers is also removing debris, Mr. Suozzi said.

According to Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, preliminary cost projections have been submitted to the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as the initial step in the process for possible federal funding reimbursement. To report a downed Village tree, please call Recreation and Parks at 465-4075/76.

Original Property Folder Requests

The Building Department has hired a new intern to help with property folder requests. To date, 12,000 folders have been returned to residents, according to Superintendent Giuseppe Giovaniello. Unless extended by the Board of Trustees, the deadline for Village residents to request their property folders from the Building Department is December 31, 2020. After that date, only copies made from the scanned electronic copies will be available.

Residents may request “original hard copy” property folders of records maintained by the Department. Please note that this is the only “original” hard copy that the Village maintains, and (for Village record-keeping purposes) is being completely replaced by an electronic “scanned” copy. While the Department has made every effort to make its newly scanned electronic copies as clear and “readable” as the originals, we recognize there are some documents (amongst the thousands already scanned) that may be more easily read in “hard copy original” form.

As a courtesy, the Village is offer-

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Handbags taken:

On August 12th

Lord & Taylor security reported that a female subject stole nine designer hand bags for a total loss of $1,800.

Electrical fire:

Garden City police and fire fighters responded to the Presbyterian Church for a minor electrical fire on August 12th.

Drug impaired driving:

On August 13th Garden City Police stopped a vehicle on Franklin Avenue for alleged aggressive driving. Police say the driver, a 43 yearold Westbury woman, was arrested for driving while impaired by drugs, excessive speed, unsafe lane usage and possession of marijuana.

Forged checks

On August 13th, Garden City Police, working with a local bank, arrested a 39 year-old Garden City man for allegedly cashing two fraudulent checks totaling $8,800. He was charged with two counts of grand larceny and two counts of possession of a forged instrument.

Missing license plate

A license plate was reported missing from a vehicle parked at the Marine base on August 14th.

Suspended license:

On August 14th a 55-year-old motorist was charged with driving on Meadow Street with a suspended license and passing a Stop sign.

Vehicles entered

Two vehicles were reportedly rummaged through while parked in Parking Field 7N on August 15th. No loss was reported.

Leaving the scene:

Officers investigated a report of an unknown vehicle leaving the scene after striking and damaging a vehicle parked on 9th Street on August 15th.

Revoked registration

On August 15th 22-year-old motorist on Franklin Avenuewas charged with driving with a revoked registration status as well as unregistered operation.

Carbon monoxide

Police and firefighters responded to a home where high carbon monoxide fumes were detected on August 15th. Firefighters determined a heater was the cause of the fumes and

rendered the area safe until repair crews could respond.

Sign damaged

A roadway crosswalk sign on 7th Street was found damaged on August 15th.

Identity theft:

On August 15th a resident reported that someone attempted to file unauthorized loan applications using his identity. The loans were not finalized and were cancelled.

Suspended license:

A 28-year-old motorist was charged with driving with suspended license privileges and unlicensed operation on Clinton Road on August 16th.

Forgery arrest

On August 16th Garden City Detectives arrested a 30 year old New Hyde Park woman, who allegedly altered the amounts of several of her paychecks from a Garden City restaurant. Police say she cashed them in excess of $22,000. She was charged with seven counts She was charged with seven counts of possession of a forged instrument and grand larceny.

St. Paul’s trespassers

On August 17th Garden City Police responded to St Paul’s for a report of subjects inside the fenced in area. Upon investigation, police say they observed two young men exiting the building. The two, a 23 year old from East Meadow and a 24 yearold Bellmore man, were arrested for criminal trespass.

Suspended license:

On August 17th, upon investigation of a license plate reader notification, a 65-year-old motorist was charged with driving on Cherry Valley Avenue with a suspended registration and unregistered operation.

Excessive speed:

On August 17th, as a result of a traffic investigation on Stewart Avenue and Hampton Road, a 24-year-old motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

Arrest in ATM scam:

Upon investigation of a suspicious person on Franklin Avenue in relation to a Santander Bank ATM theft scam occurring throughout Long Island and New York City, on August

Cathedral Scholarship honors graduating high school students

The Cathedral of the Incarnation honored five graduating high school seniors with the Cathedral Service League Grant, awarding scholarship money towards postsecondary education. The recipients were Luke Kaminski, Vanessa Koppelmann, Jeanisha PrysockGonzalez, Mia Ver Pault and Sean White. The grant awards are given on an annual basis for eligible graduating high school seniors. Applicants are active members of the Cathedral of the Incarnation who are pursuing full-time academic study in the upcoming year.

“I am honored to be a recipient of the Cathedral Service League Grant,” said Vanessa Koppelmann, who is heading to American University in Washington, D.C. “The Cathedral of the Incarnation is the foundation of my faith; it is where I learned who I am and who I want to become. The cathedral has helped me to realize that my goal in life is to help those in need and that a life of service is a life well and greatly lived.”

Jeanisha Prysock-Gonzales, headed to Syracuse University, reflected on how the cathedral community had supported her high school mission trip to Puerto Rico. “So often we don’t realize how much of an impact our actions have on other people, but thankfully I was able to gain a new perspective on life. For that, I am eternally grateful to those at the Cathedral for allowing me to participate and providing the opportunity.”

Grant recipient Sean White will attend Hartwick College this fall. He remarked that the cathedral “has brought me comfort and peace through the difficult times in my life and has guided me to love, appreciate, and serve others.”

Luke Kaminski dedicated his service project as an Eagle Scout to the Cathedral by beautifying the Cathedral labyrinth his older brother had built as an Eagle Scout before him. “I knew I wanted to give back to my cathedral family the gift of my Eagle project,” said Kaminski. “I was so heavily inspired by my brother Zachary’s Eagle project and how he gave back to a community we loved and appreciated so much. I wasn’t mature enough at fourteen to even think of that project. At sixteen, that project became part of who I am, much like my experience at the cathedral. I intend to take my cathedral faith and family with me wherever I go.” Kaminski will begin at SUNY New Paltz this month.

Mia Ver Pault, who will attend Trinity College in Hartford, spoke about her life changing experi -

ence as a member of the Cathedral Choirs, which was her first connection to the cathedral as an eightyear-old. “I thought that it would solely be a place that I sang,” said Ver Pault. “As time went on, I realized my first assumption was completely wrong; the cathedral was more than just a building I sang in. This place became my second home, and the people I met became my family.”

The Cathedral Service League Trust grant was established by the Cathedral Service League, a women’s organization active in cathedral life for many years. Although the organization no longer exists, its legacy of service lives on in the form of the Cathedral Service League Trust. This trust was established to support young adults preparing for study and vocational preparation after high school. Grant amounts vary based on the number of applicants in a given year.

For more information on the Cathedral’s life and ministry, visit www.incarnationgc.org.

Mia Ver Pault sang in the Cathedral Choir for ten years. She will attend Trinity College this fall.

Jeanisha Prysock-Gonzalez will head to Syracuse University. She served on a mission trip to Puerto Rico with her high school.

Sean White with his family at graduation.

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Historians concerned about construction at Motor Parkway

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Local historians have expressed dismay over a Village of Garden City project to build parking over the site of the historic Long Island Motor Parkway, adjacent to Stewart Field on the eastern border of the Village.

At an August 13th meeting, Village Trustee Brian C. Daughney updated the Board of Trustees regarding Garden City’s lease with Nassau County that will enable the village to construct the new parking spaces for Stewart Field, which will be accessed from Raymond Court, on the remnants of the historic Long Island Motor Parkway.

Parking spots atop gravel have been constructed along the remaining Garden City stretch of the parkway, which was the first roadway in America built exclusively for automobile use in 1908, part of the William K. Vanderbilt Jr. Cup Races courses on Long Island from 1908 to 1910. The old Garden City Hotel was the headquarters for the races during this period.

In 2019, the Village of Garden City leased this parcel from Nassau County, and a lease agreement was tied to constructing the parking for Stewart Field visitors/users.

Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco said “in all the excavating and work that is being done there, all that we’ve uncovered is this long stretch of concrete which extends from basically Raymond Court to the end of the work zone behind Stewart Field. From what I was being told that was from the original Motor Parkway -- we have not found any asphalt or concrete from it during all the excavation that was done.”

“They (Coastal Contracting Corp. of Huntington Station) have found no remnants, very little remnants of the old highway. There’s a strip of concrete about three feet wide along one edge,” Trustee Daughney said on August 13.

“Other than that there’s no roadbed, there is barely anything or little of the guardrail monuments...we will be able to steal some from the other side (north side of the Parkway) that’s not being touched. They have not removed or destroyed anything and basically there is not much there. There is basically nothing there to preserve, although it will not change our plans at all as we’re (the village) is still going to highlight the old Parkway,” he added.

Upon DiFrancisco’s request at the meeting, the Village Board approved a $3,500 change order for the contractor to remove vegetation at the base of two electrical towers.

The Village said it is committed to commemorating the iconic Long Island Motor Parkway, along with erecting interpretive signage and recognizing the Camp Mills and Camp Black historic sites also at Stewart Field. Camp Black was a large mobilization point for New York regiments that fought

in the Spanish American War. And during World War I the area served as Camp Mills’ quarantine area and ambulance-loading zone for combat-wounded personnel and Spanish Flu casualties.

Garden City Mayor Theresa M. Trouvé reacted to the project update August 13 and stated “what is there will be preserved.” She and Trustee Daughney briefly exchanged comments on this, and the mayor suggested that there may be interest from the new Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel on Ring Road north of this parking field to commemorate or make use of parts of the Parkway “around the periphery,” with potential for a walking or jogging trail.

“The idea that there are parts of the Long Island Motor Parkway there is in the contract the village has. I know we are assigned to take care of it,” Trouvé said.

Hearing that, Trustee Daughney commented “That’s my point as there is nothing there; this concrete slab is it. We were hoping there was more but there is not….and the old Parkway does not run near the Marriott, it runs basically from Clinton Road, along the ballfield through and past Raymond Court, behind what is going to be 555 Stewart Avenue and the (Roosevelt Field) mall,” he stated.

The assessment was met with skepticism from scholars who’ve studied the Motor Parkway’s past. The parkway extended from what is today the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway bike and pedestrian trail 44 miles east to Lake Ronkonkoma. Former Town of North Hempstead Historian, and president of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Howard Kroplick emailed the Garden City News photographs indicating that during a tour exactly 40 months ago -- on April 15, 2017 -- he and a group of enthusiasts documented the 110-year-old pavement present in the stretch behind Stewart Field. The group walked the Motor Parkway’s route from Raymond Court all the way west to Clinton Road.

Kroplick told the News, “The Village’s plan to cover over the threefoot concrete extensions with bluestone gravel was ill-conceived. It doesn’t make sense to bury this historic part of the road which was added in the 1920s.”

Local historian and resident Cyril Smith said that several years ago U.S. Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, who lives in Garden City, sponsored a House of Representatives’ Resolution (Bill 4484) calling for the preservation and commemoration of Long Island’s unique place in American and global aviation history — with Roosevelt Field, Curtiss Field, and the U. S. Army Air Corps’ Mitchel Field tracing the first nonstop transatlantic flight (Charles Lindbergh’s May 1927 flight to Paris) and the takeoff spot for Amelia Earhardt, who in 1929 helped form the

Ninety-Nines, an international organization for the advancement of licensed female pilots.

During a Board of Trustees meeting in March, Mayor Trouvé noted, “the village is responsible for taking care of the property and creating a commemorative history park area.”  The mayor toured the Motor Parkway following that meeting and questioned what the exact plans were for the historic engineering at the site. She joined Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, DPW Superintendent DiFrancisco, Cyril Smith, Bill Bellmer and Village of Hempstead Historian Reine Bethany on a walking tour of the Motor Parkway on Friday, March 6.

That morning Mayor Trouvé traversed to the Long Island Motor Parkway’s Clinton Road “cliff-like” end, which has century-old marker posts along its incline. She braved several trenches of tree branches, mud, debris and natural greenery atop and along the Parkway — which Smith says is partially regeneration of the Hempstead Plains, the largest prairie East of the Mississippi, lying underneath the now 113-year-old Motor Parkway stretch.

“The fact that this also could have demonstrated the Hempstead Plains was similarly ignored. Rather, the Garden City Board of Trustees opted to turn the area into an expensive parking lot with construction costs over $400,000, it’s one that will underperform. A wonderful opportunity to preserve history was squandered and New York State grants are available for these historical area projects but the Village did not explore them, they kept their parking blind-

ers on,” he noted. Smith added that people will likely grow frustrated as they access the entryway to the parking atop the Motor Parkway of Raymond Court, and drivers trying to leave from Raymond Court and turn onto Stewart Avenue after a game or sports event finishes will soon consider better parking alternatives, including the Marine Base’s lot across Stewart Avenue.

“With the upcoming Lindbergh centennial, the Village has ruined an area well suited to have had a commemorative park honoring the histories that took place there,” Smith said.

Another local history enthusiast and vice president of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society, Al Velocci, offered comments for the News in reaction to the trustees’ discussion on the project on August 13:

“Regarding the Motor Parkway project, very little has been said about that part of the Parkway right of way east of Raymond Court within Village limits. The concrete extension is still there plus some small sections of the pavement. My concern is that once construction begins on the (555 Stewart Avenue) complex, contractors will use Raymond Court and the Motor Parkway right-ofway in that area to access the rear of the parcel for construction. That will completely destroy what is left of the Motor Parkway. Residents on Raymond Court should be made aware of this possibility,” Velocci commented.

In his August 13 update, Trustee Daughney noted that portion of the old Parkway and said “we’re not touching that half.”

A photo of the construction at the site of the former Long Island Motor Parkway

Bike Tours Are Ideal Driveable Adventure This Season

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE

GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Bike tours offer one of the best vacation alternatives in these times when people want to be outdoors in open spaces, and enjoy magnificent landscapes, discover heritage and history and have that opportunity for shared serendipitous experiences that travel uniquely provide. There is still time this season to take advantage of guided, self-guided and private bike tours from companies including Pocono Biking, Wilderness Voyageurs and Discovery Bicycle Tours.

Pocono Biking has space on departures this season on a supported four-day bike tour that takes you 142 miles on the Delaware & Lehigh rail trail.

I did this ride, anchored by the charming town of Jim Thorpe and the famous historic landmark at Washington Crossing, on the  Railsto-Trails Conservancy’s Sojourn, though with camping instead of innto-inn along this scenic and historyrich D&L trail (railstotrails.org). The RTC trip also was operated by Pocono Biking, an outdoors- adventure company in the area well known for its rafting adventures on the Lehigh River in the Lehigh Valley.

The trip, cycling through 57,600 acres (90 miles) of state park, is designed so you get to enjoy three of Pennsylvania’s award winning small towns: from the mountains of Jim Thorpe, to the cobblestone streets of Bethlehem and onto the Revolutionary-era architecture of New Hope. Essentially, we follow the route of Anthracite Coal, from mine

Biking the scenic, history-rich Delaware & Lehigh Trail (the D&L). Pocono

Biking has a four-day, 142-mile guided inn-to-inn tour © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

to market, which thrust America into the Industrial Revolution. Along the way, we see the geography, the resources, and the technological innovations that made this possible, and how they affected the society, the culture, and the economy of the fledgling nation. The trail, part of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, is so historically significant that it is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate.

starts in the Lehigh Gorge State Park wilderness, biking passed waterfalls into the quaint town of Jim Thorpe.  The first night is spent surrounded by the mountains in the Inn of Jim Thorpe, circa 1849.

Native American, the Olympic hero Jim Thorpe, who is buried there (interesting story).

The town played a key role in the emergence of the United States as an Industrial Revolution powerhouse. Here, entrepreneurs led by Josiah White formed the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company in the 1820s (you can still see the brick building), which shipped anthracite coal and other goods to market via the Lehigh and Delaware Canals which they constructed. The town grew in importance when it was named Carbon County’s seat in 1843.

Jim Thorpe is a hub of attractions including the Packer Mansion; the Old Jail Museum; the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, St. Mark’s Church, Historic Stone Row, the Mauch Chunk Opera House, Anita Shapolsky Art Center, Mauch Chunk Museum, plus wineries and distilleries (Big Creek Vineyard and Stonekeep Meadery), biking, hiking and rafting.

Jim Thorpe Visitors Center, 2 Lehigh Ave., Jim Thorpe PA 18229, 570-325-3673, jimthorpe.org.

Day 2 – 37 miles: Bike beside the historic locks and canals along the Lehigh River to the town of Bethlehem, PA, an old Moravian settlement circa 1741, spending the night in the Hotel Bethlehem where Presidents and dignitaries have stayed.

In addition to an opportunity to visit the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, a non-profit conservation organization at the foot of the Kittatinny Ridge (610-760-8889, http://lgnc.org/), the ride bookends the Industrial Revolution as we cycle August 21, 2020

Day 1 – 36 miles: The adventure

Jim Thorpe – an odd name for a town – was established in 1818 as Mauch Chunk, which means “Mountain of the Sleeping Bear,» the name the Lenni Lenape Indians gave to the nearby mountain. But it was later renamed for an Oklahoma-born

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on the towpath along the original 1800s canal locks, through Freemansburg, a classic example of a canal town with houses and structures built up against the waterway that was the village’s lifeblood in the 1800s (http:// lehighvalleyhistory.com/history-ofthe-borough-of-freemansburg ) and passes an island with a shuttered steel mill that today stands somewhat surreally like an abstract sculpture.

Day 3 – 47 miles: Cycle south from Bethlehem following the path of 19th century aqueducts to the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers. Visit the only operating mule drawn canal boat east of the Mississippi. Tour the National Canal Museum and pass through many quaint, river villages, until arriving in New Hope.

The  Delaware & Lehigh National

Heritage Corridor  interprets this fascinating period of American history in the 520-acre Hugh Moore Park through tours of the National Canal Museum and rides on the 110-passenger  Josiah White II canal boat, one of only three mule-drawn canal boats still operating in America, which plies a two-mile section of the canal that has been restored. (https:// canals.org/)

Day 4 – 22 miles:  On day four, ride along the canal trail to Washington Crossing where George Washington crossed the Delaware in 1776 (www. WashingtonCrossingPark.org).  You also cross the Delaware to the D&R Canal State Park and head north to Bull’s Island where the ride ends with lunch before being shuttled back to your car.

Available dates at this writing include Sept. 14 and Oct. 5 ($995, $225

single supplement, $90 to rent a bike).

If you would rather DIY, Pocono Biking also offers daily rates and shuttle service, Big Day Out & Big Night Out (Multisport Adventures), two-day trips, and Pocono Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River.

Pocono Biking, 7 Hazard Square, Jim Thorpe, PA, 570-325-8430, PoconoBiking. com.

Other bike tours available this season:

Wilderness Voyageurs, Ohiopyle, PA, is offering New York Erie Canal Bike Tour (4-days,Sept. 21); Great Allegheny Passage Bike Tour (4-days, Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5), Easy Rider GAP Bike Tour (3-days, Sept. 9). (800272-4141, bike@Wilderness-Voyageurs. com, Wilderness-Voyageurs.com)

Discovery Tours , based in Woodstock, Vt., is inviting biking enthusiasts to design their own tour,

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such as in New York’s Finger Lakes ( 800-257-2226, discoverybicycletours. com).

Find more trails through Railsto-Trails Conservancy, 2121 Ward Court, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 866202-9788, railstotrails.org, TrailLink. com

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Kitchen Gadgets That Will Pay for Themselves in No Time at All

BY MARY HUNT

I’m crazy about gadgets -- everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss Army knife and I’m in heaven -- the more blades and utensils the better. And when that gadget is a true money-saver? Oh, be still my heart!

Today, I want to tell you about four gadgets that are inexpensive enough to pay for themselves in a short period of time -- and then to continue paying off in food savings, which is saying a lot as food costs continue to soar.

VACUUM SEALER

I’ve depended on a vacuum sealer in my kitchen for so many years that I cannot imagine getting along without it. Now and then, I get lazy, and invariably, that gives me a jolt to remind me why I do this.

Take strawberries, for example. If I put them into a rigid container (such as a Mason jar using the jar sealer accessory) and vacuum out all of the air, fresh strawberries will last for at least two weeks in the refrigerator -- remaining as fresh as the day I bought them. Placed in the refrigerator in their original container, strawberries often start to show mold in just a couple of days.

I vacuum seal raw rice, sugar, spices, meat, baked goods (I freeze them first so the vacuum doesn’t crush them), fresh fruits and vegetables.

I vacuum seal silver flatware to keep it from tarnishing. I vacuum sealed my birth certificate and my Social Security card.

A vacuum sealer, when used diligently, will extend the shelf life of every

type of food imaginable. That means your garbage disposal and trash can will cease to be the best-fed members of your household!

BLENDER

I am more convinced than ever that healthy eating is one of the most effective ways to reduce health care costs. That’s why I thought we needed a powerful juicer to make healthy smoothies every morning. So, I purchased a highly rated juicer -- and used it exactly two times before it became a dust-collector and space-occupier.

Cleaning the thing was so difficult and time-consuming that it became more of a problem than a solution. Whoops.

Another problem? Juicers don’t make smoothies! Powerful, professional-grade blenders do.

So, eight years ago, I donated the juicer to a friend who could use it and replaced it with a Blendtec. That exact model Blendtec is still available at a

much-reduced price from what I paid

DEHYDRATOR

No one was more surprised than I by what a terrific money-saver a dehydrator can be. Of course, you have to actually use it. But when you do, you’ll be quite amazed.

The cost of dehydrating your own food is a fraction of the cost of commercially dehydrated foods, and it doesn’t require any additives or preservatives.

With a good dehydrator around, for about $80, you can dry fruit, vegetables and jerky in hours instead of days.

FOOD SLICER

I’ve been using my new electric food slicer for about a year now, and oh, boy, what a lovely item it is. I’ve pretty much used it every day since I pulled it out of the box. I know what you’re thinking: Why?!

I would have asked the same thing before I did a little cost evaluation. At our home, we eat a lot of deli-style turkey -- $6.59 per pound at my local Costco. The same brand roast turkey breast unsliced is $3.99 per pound. The exact same thing!

I discovered the same price difference for cheese -- sliced versus bulk. After calculating how often I purchase these items, it didn’t take long to see that slicing at home would pay off big in lower costs. What I didn’t calculate was the fun factor. Seriously, it’s fun.

To learn exact brands and models of these kitchen gadgets, go to https:// EverydayCheapskate.com/kitchengadgets.

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 CLAIRE LYNCH

On and off for years I looked for my high school friend, Barbara who most people called Bobsie. I looked on social media, looked for newspaper stories about her or her family. All to no avail. Right after high school when so many students in my graduating class went away to college, that’s when Bobsie and I lost touch.

We went in so many different directions, to different parts of the country and we didn’t have the option of keeping in touch by email or Facebook. Email existed but it wasn’t used by the general public in the 70s when I attended college and Facebook wasn’t invented until Mark Zuckerberg, who was 19 years old and a sophomore at Harvard, launched the site in 2004.

We had to keep in touch by snail mail or phone and hope for the best. The other option was maybe we would run into each other downtown while shopping and doing errands.

Our yearbooks were handy up to a point. They listed where we planned on going to college and what our majors would be. Most of us set off in those directions but things changed for some of us.

I started at Fairfield University in Connecticut and ended up graduating from Hofstra University. So for the first two years of college I was out of state then I was back on Long Island. After college I immediately got busy with my career. I was so busy doing the projects my supervisor had assigned and was so preoccupied with meeting deadlines that frankly I didn’t have time to dwell on the past, on my high school days.

Whenever talk started on social media about a high school reunion I’d listen carefully wondering if I could make it on the date the social commit-

tee had chosen and wondering who I might run into. Plus where would the reunion be held? Who would cater it? What deejay would play the music? Would it be a formal event or casual? People got pretty excited talking about all of the details of the reunion and people would chime in. I’d wonder if Bobsie would join the conversation and express her interest in going to the reunion. Nothing.

I asked some of my friends on social media, asked people who knew her in high school, also, if they knew where she was. Nothing again. The fact that Bobsie had probably married and had a different last name made my search harder. I was looking for one Barbara so-and-so but chances were she hadn’t gone by that name in decades. Still, I wanted to keep searching so I started where we had left off.

I knew that Bobsie was going to attend Marist College in Poughkeepsie. It wasn’t that Poughkeepsie was that far away - either from home on Long Island or from my school in Connecticut - it’s just that as new college students we were very focused on our new surroundings. We were meeting our new professors, making new friends on campus, joining various clubs and going into town for dinners for special occasions. Some of my friends were good at keeping in touch with their former high school friends but Bobsie and I weren’t. We immersed ourselves in our dormitory life and our college classes.

Then one day the light bulb went off. It dawned on me that there was a much simpler way to find out about Bobsie’s whereabouts. I could call her parents. A quick search online told me that her parents were still listed in Rockville Centre and they had the same phone

number. Not surprising. One weekend I dialed the number hoping both parents would remember me and knowing they probably would since we’d had dinner together many times when Bobsie and I were in high school plus I’d spent nights in their finished basement at sleepovers with several girls Bobsie had invited. We met as freshmen and were friends for four years so we’d hung out a lot at her house and at my house plus we went to concerts and went shopping downtown.

Getting their voice mail, I left a brief message saying who I was and why I was phoning. When I hung up I wondered if I’d get a call back but two hours later, after finishing dinner and loading the dishwasher, the phone rang and it was Bobsie’s mom. For 20 minutes we reminisced about the times I’d shared with her family.

Bobsie’s mom gave me the short version of what Bobsie had been doing the past 40 years. She said that she and her family had moved from Nassau County to Suffolk County 10 years ago, close to her and her husband’s home. She told me that Bobsie had married Brian and had three children, two girls and a

boy. She has been working as a fitness instructor and her husband is a high school science teacher.

Before hanging up she told me that she was going to give Bobsie my phone number and have her call me. Sure enough Bobsie and I reconnected and we filled each other in on the past few decades. We wanted to make plans immediately for a mini-reunion but Bobsie said, “Let’s wait until we get the all-clear on this coronavirus thing. Then we can celebrate in style.”

In the meantime we keep in touch with the weekly phone calls that usually have us in stitches laughing about pranks we played in high school and the trouble we got in. When I was a freshman and my sister, Michelle, was a senior, we switched places in classes one day. Bobsie was the one who noticed that the student in my seat wasn’t actually me. She blurted out, loudly enough for the teacher to hear, “You’re not Claire!”

A disappointed Michelle was told to return to her real class and I returned to mine.

Emails and texts work but a reunion with Bobsie is forthcoming. I can’t wait!

BY TOM MARGENAU

Occasionally, I like to take a break from the routine of covering the same old Social Security questions over and over again. A couple of months ago, I wrote a column in which I shared a funny story involving my first day on the job as a newly minted clerk for the Social Security Administration. I got so many emails from readers who enjoyed that column that I decided to write one more. This will give you a little glimpse into the world of a public servant.

The story I shared a couple of months ago happened in the first Social Security office I worked at in the small town of Litchfield, Illinois. After about a year in that office, I transferred to a huge inner-city office on the west side of Chicago. My job involved helping people file claims for Social Security benefits.

One morning, the office doors opened, and the usual flood of people filed into the office, including one older woman who was crying hysterically. She kept repeating the phrase: “Oh, my poor husband, he’s dead! He’s dead!” We all could see other customers in the waiting room trying to console her. Once the receptionist had checked everyone in, including the distraught woman, my fellow claims representatives and I walked up to the front desk to pick up our designated interviews. Sure enough, I was assigned to the sobbing senior. The interview slip the receptionist filled out said “wants to file for widows benefits,” so, of course, I had an idea why the woman was so sad.

We walked back to my desk in a far corner of the office. She cried all the way there. I offered her some tissues and asked her to sit down. “How can I help you?” I enquired, sort of knowing what the answer was going to be.

“Oh, my husband ... He’s dead! He’s dead!”, she sobbed.

“I’m so sorry to hear that, ma’am,” I replied, with as much compassion as I could muster. “And are you here to file for widows benefits?”

“Yes, I am,” she stammered. And then, once again, she started sobbing: “Oh, my husband, he’s dead! He’s dead!”

I pulled out the widows application form, which began with some basic questions such as her name, her husband’s name and their Social Security numbers. It’s when we got to the next question that things got very interesting. And that question asked for the date of death.

As gently as I could, I asked her when her husband died. “This morning,” she answered!

“I’m sorry,” I asked incredulously, “did you say your husband died just this morning?”

“Yes, he sure did,” she sobbed. I managed to stumble out something like, “Oh, my goodness! What happened?”

And her next answer changed the

‘My Husband ... He’s Dead!’

course of the interview. She said, “I shot him!”

I thought back to the 12-week training class I had completed not too long before this interview. And I couldn’t recall anything about how to take a claim for widows benefits from a woman who had killed her husband. So, I went to my supervisor and said: “I think I have a murderer at my desk! What do I do?”

After some consultation with other officials in the office, my supervisor decided to move the woman to the manager’s office. The police were called. Interestingly, the manager also told me to come into the office and finish taking her claim for widows benefits.

And maybe it’s good they did. Because here is the rest of the story: As you might guess, there are laws on the books that say you cannot collect Social Security benefits on the account of someone you have murdered. Or, to be more precise, you cannot collect survivors benefits if you have been convicted of a felony in causing the death of the Social Security account holder.

But this woman was never convicted of such a crime. It turns out she had been the victim of terrible physical abuse from her husband for many years. On the morning of his death, he had been in the process of beating her up once again, and that led to the drastic action she took.

I don’t recall now if her case was dismissed or if she was convicted of a lesser charge that wasn’t a felony. But I did learn that, several years later (long after I had transferred to another Social Security office), the woman did eventually start getting widows benefits.

Occasionally, I’ve thought back to that case. Even though the woman obviously went through some terrible and traumatic times with her husband, I always found it interesting that one of the first things she thought of doing after she killed him was to head down to the Social Security office to file for widows benefits. We human beings sure can do some strange things sometimes, can’t we?

I have a little space left. So, let me go over the basic eligibility requirements for widows benefits.

You must be at least 60 years old (or at least age 50 if you are disabled). If you are under age 66, your eligibility is subject to the “earnings penalty” rules. Essentially, those rules say that if you are working and making much more than about $18,000 per year, you probably are not due any benefits.

Obviously, you must have been married to the deceased. Basically, Social Security follows state law when it comes to what constitutes a marriage. For example, if you have a common-law relationship, that may work for Social Security purposes, depending on where you live.

You cannot be currently married to someone else. Although widows who remarry after age 60 can still qualify for

benefits on a prior deceased husband’s account.

If you were divorced from the deceased, you could get benefits on his account if you were married to the guy for at least 10 years and you are not currently married to someone else.

And in all cases, if you are a working woman with your own Social Security account, you can exercise the “widows option,” which allows you to take reduced benefits on one account and switch to higher benefits on the other ac-

count later on. Oh, and one other thing. You can’t shoot your husband and then turn around and try to get widows benefits on his account. Well, on second thought, you can kill him, but just don’t get convicted of the crime!

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

IWill Bitcoin impact real estate within next decade?

discussed the pandemic situation last week and the trillions of dollars that have been and will be printed to keep those of our citizens that currently have no employment and those others that have suddenly become unemployed every week since this catastrophic Covid virus had hit the U.S.

With the continued printing of our currency and the unimaginable trillions of dollars that have and will be added to our national debt the potential for hyperinflation becomes more and more possible! How will Washington figure out a way to dig us out of this monstrous mountain of debt? The normal path has been to raise taxes, but on whom? The huge lowering of taxes in 2018 by the administration benefiting the high net worth individuals and businesses was a real windfall for those people and entities, but what about everyone else? Who made up the difference in those lost revenues that the government didn’t receive? I assume everyone else that wasn’t as fortunate in being mega-wealthy and having a favored huge business.

Even the S.AL.T. tax, of your local, state, and sales tax deductions to a total maximum of $10,000, affected mainly the “blue states” with the highest real estate taxes. I believe we are or have reached a point of what is inequitable and unfair, to whatever is left of our middle class, and while at the same time Washington continues to spend more than it takes in. The house of cards is at a tipping point and a massive change or potential failure of our current monetary system.

Now this fairly new “unregulated non-government currency the most popular and valuable of which is the Bitcoin (held in what is called an internet digital wallet or any of the other lesser-known cryptocurrency) are slowly starting to take a very small foothold in the way we are currently doing business now and in the future. It could potentially be an extremely bright future according to those professionals and experts who believe in this

new way of defining how we may pay for goods and services we need and want.

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

As I mentioned in last week’s column all fiat currencies obtain their value, not from Gold or Silver as in the past, but from the good faith, credit, and stability of the government that is issuing it. However, as things change, they eventually become obsolete as people begin to perceive the inherent value to no longer have the worth and value any more than the paper that it is printed upon. The continued mass printing of our currency could eventually lead us to that latter result. However, there are also those that say it will never happen.

However, Bitcoin could potentially replace the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency, but for this to happen, the digital currency would need to make progress in several important areas. Currencies serve as a medium of exchange, a store of value, and a unit of account. Right now those new digital currencies have no intrinsic tangible value and are somewhat unregulated and transactions are private for the most part but controlled by a decentralized network with a transparent set of rules.

There were some regulations that were enacted in 2013, by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to prevent those now and in the future who would use the digital currency for money laundering, drug trafficking, and illegal weapons procurement. Also, some of the negatives are the potential hacking of accounts containing the currencies as well as the crashing of computers that could wipe out your investment. Anytime there is something new that is invented, it always takes time to plan and figure out where the bugs are to streamline systems to protect everyone especially when you are transforming such an immense and critical system as our

currency as well as having the international markets adapt to it.

But I feel very positive that it will happen and be transformed over the next 5-10 years because our current government and central bank/Fed controlled system allows for unlimited printing of money which will potentially create our hyperinflation and the devaluing of our current money. From my research and vast amounts of reading, real estate is being bought, sold, and even rented using Bitcoins (Expedia.com now accepts them) to keep gains that have been attained. They will have increased usage and greater impact going forward based on the ease of transacting using this digital currency. High-end property transactions have already occurred in NY and California because those individuals understand the intricacies and the potential value of this up and coming digital currency. Investors are also using these digital currencies to transact their purchase and sales of properties.

Unbeknownst to the vast majority of people these types of exchanges are occurring and will most likely increase in the future. Here are some of the uses and benefits of using digital currencies in real estate:

• Privacy when buying property

• Easier international and overseas transactions

• Liquidity in real estate investing

• Reducing the cost of real estate transactions

• Avoiding tax on transferring property rights

• Gaining attention in the press

• Balancing the security of brick and mortar real estate with flexibility of bitcoin

Here are some more of the potential risks:

• Losses due to hackers

• No downside protection and hard collateral

• Bad actors and entrepreneurs with no real estate experience

• Hyper volatility

• Control over currency prices held by very few influencers

• Risk of new regulations

There is not enough space in this column to really delve into how these transactions function, but it’s no different than having a PayPal or debit card account since it is all done virtually. More and more businesses will eventually adapt to using this new digital currency as it becomes more acceptable. One needs to do their own research and reading to begin to understand, learn, and grasp the concepts of how far-reaching this new cryptocurrency phenomenon is and will be in the future. Here is a link to begin some basic understanding: https://www.investopedia.com/ ask/answers/100314/why-do-bitcoinshave-value.asp

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.

Q & A - sourdough starter & post-exercise protein

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Q: How do you make a sourdough starter, and is it better for you?

A: Sourdough is made with a fermented “starter” that contains wild yeasts and beneficial lactic acid bacteria along with flour and water. The starter is what gives sourdough breads their tangy taste. The fermentation process helps break down the grain molecules, making the bread easier to digest and your body

better able to absorb more of the nutrients it contains. A study in Scientific Reports found sourdough wheat bread contained increased levels of 90 compounds, including essential amino acids and phytochemicals. It also has prebiotic benefits that promote good gut health. You can keep the starter in your refrigerator, feeding it weekly with additional flour and water, and bring it out to use in breads, pancakes and other baked goods.

Q: Should I eat protein after I exercise?

A: After exercise, protein synthesis causes our muscles to increase in size and strength. Dietary protein supports muscle growth, according to Roger Fielding, director of the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. Muscles are more sensitive to dietary protein after exercise. Rates of muscle protein synthesis seem to in-

crease to a greater extent if you consume protein within four hours after exercising. Getting adequate protein throughout the day rather than in one meal is the best way to preserve muscle mass and support growth from exercise.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

NOTICE of the formation of JAM EDUCATION LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/26/20. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to 222 7th St., Apt. 2C, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

Homes By Haq LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 7/21/2020. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 126 Maplewood Ave Hempstead NY 11550. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that bids for the following will be received at the Garden City UFSD, Business Office, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at which time and place bids will be opened and read aloud.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIRS 2020-2021

Copies of the specifications and instructions may be obtained at the aforesaid Business Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday –Friday up to the time of the bid opening.

Dana DiCapua Asst. Supt for Business & Finance

Garden City Union Free School District

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

Notice of formation New Beginnings 2000 LLC. Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 7/30/2020. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any processed served against the LLC NEW BEGINNINGS

LEGAL NOTICES

286 Waldorf ave Elmont N.Y. 11003 Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. , to take action on the following matters:

1. APPEAL OF MUHAMMAD

A MUZAFFAR for a variance of the provisions Sections 20052 of the Village Code issue a permit for 27.0’ of previously installed 4’ high estate style fence behind the evergreen trees in the two front yards of the corner premises known as 91 MEADOW STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 45, Lot 7, R-6 district), the erection of which;

A. has caused the (50.0’) required setback for accessory structures from Clinton Road, to be reduced to no less than (30.0’) , with respect to the existing fencing.

B. will cause the (50.0’) required setback for accessory structures from Clinton Road, to be reduced to no less than (.08’), with respect to (96.0’) the proposed additional fencing.

C. will cause the (30.0’) required setback for accessory structures from Meadow Street, to be reduced to no less than (.08’) , with respect to (88.0’) of the proposed additional fencing.

Building Department application # 2020-7462

*Adjourned at the August 12, 2020 meeting

2. APPEAL OF SAM MOGAVERO & ADREANA

DEMARINIS for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52.H of the Village Code, to allow for the amendment of a previously issued mechanical permit in order to allow for the maintenance of two (2) A/C compressors installed at the side of the existing dwelling known as, 166 BROOK

STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 12, Lot 28, R-6 District) the granting of which will;

A. cause the required plot line setback for freestanding cooling equipment of (10.0’) to be reduced to no less than (7.60’) Application # 2020-7977 survey & photographs filed with the Building Department

*Adjourned at the August 12, 2020 meeting

3. APPLICATION OF JAVIER CASTELLANO pursuant to the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, of the Village Code, for authorization of the issuance of a permit for the installation and maintenance of a 9.0’ x 9.0’ hot tub/spa with a Covana locking cover to be located in the rear yard of the premises known as 134 CHERRY VALLEY AVE (Map of Garden City Central, Block 20, Lots 4, R-20 district); Building Department application # 2020-8122

4. APPEAL OF JOHN & JENNIFER SAN FILIPPO for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52.C of the Village Code, to allow for the installation of a 1.15’ wide split system A/C compressor with a clearance of 0.5’ from the Middleton Road front of the existing corner dwelling known as 47 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE (Map of Richlands, Block 12, Lot 46, R-6 district), the placement of which would; A. cause the required front setback for accessory structures of (20.0’) to be reduced to no less than (8.0’). Survey and photographs filed with Building Department application #2020-8161

5. APPLICATION OF CHRISTOPHER & KATHRYN LEWIS pursuant to the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, of the Village Code, for authorization of the issuance of a permit for the installation and maintenance of a 7.0’ x 7.0’ hot tub with a locking cover to be located in the rear yard of the premises known as 129 POPLAR STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 9, Lots 51, R-6 district); Building Department application # 2020-8170

6. APPLICATION OF CHARLENE LINDO as per the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, of the Village Code,

to allow for the issue of a building permit, to construct and maintain an 18’x 36’ in-ground swimming pool with 6’ fence, while relocating an existing 80 sq. ft. shed in the rear yard of the premises known as 130 MEADOW STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 53, Lot 26, R-6 district).

Application # 2020-8176, plans of Premier Pools & Spas

7. APPLICATION OF PALLAVI SRIVASTAVA as per the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70 , of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit, to construct and maintain a 20’ x 40’ in-ground swimming pool with 6’ fence, in the rear yard of the premises known as 378 STEWART AVENUE (Map of Garden City East, Block 131, Lot N6, R-20 district).

Application # 2020-8200, plans of Blondie’s Treehouse Inc.

8. APPEAL OF MEGHAN & DONALD BRUDIE JR for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-31 and 200-52.A of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 675 sq. ft. second floor rear addition; a 43 sq. ft. open porch and 27 sq. ft. vestibule w/58 sq. ft. portico at the Chestnut Street front; 157 & 93 sq. ft. one story additions and 126 sq. ft. open porch at the side (demolish 608 sq. ft. second floor rear addition, permit # 11226), the relocation of an existing generator and the installation of (3) three A/C compressors at the corner dwelling known as 26 CHESTNUT STREET (Map of Garden City East, Block 115, Lots 3, R-20 district) the granting of which would:

A. cause the required front yard setback of (50.0’) to Chestnut Street be reduced to no less than (43.58’) with respect to the proposed portico~

B. cause the required front setback for accessory structures of (60.0’) from Washington Avenue, to be reduced to no less than (55.0’) with respect to the proposed A/C units and relocated generator.

Building Department application # 2020-8097, John J. Viscardi, R.A.

9. APPEAL OF KATIE & WAIKIT HO for a variance of the provisions of Section 20015 & 200-46.C of the Village

Code, to permit the erection of an 45 sq. ft. first floor North side rear addition with 50 sq. ft. covered entry and a 372 sq. ft. second floor above, a 65 sq. ft. South side rear open porch addition with a 332 sq. ft. second floor above, and the construction of a 1,607 sq. ft. circular driveway portion, at the premises known as 115 NASSAU BOULEVARD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 43, Lots 13, R-12 district) the granting of which would;

A. cause the allowable building area of (3,000) sq. ft. or (20.0%) to be increased by (68) sq. ft. to (3,068) sq. ft. or (20.5 %) ~

B. extend horizontally and vertically the existing (9.69’) side yard setback, where (15.0’) is now required~

C. cause the allowable driveway area of (1,500) sq. ft. to be exceeded by (617) sq. ft. (2,117 sq. ft. total), where (510) sq. ft. currently exists.

Building Department application # 2020-7945, Barbara M. Ruggiero, R.A., Elizabeth F. Bibla, L.A. 10. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF ROSARIO PARLANTI in accordance with the provisions of Section 200-16 and, a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-16 & 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a permit for the construction of a 1,014 sq. ft. accessory structure for use as a professional office (while demolishing an 884 sq. ft. greenhouse), in the side yard of the existing dwelling known as 31 CATHEDRAL ROAD (Map Garden City Central, Block 25, Lot W2, R-20 District) the granting of which would:

A. reduce the required front yard setback for accessory structures of (80.0’) from FOURTH STREET, to no less than (63.58’) ~ B. cause an accessory structure to be used as a professional office.

Building Department application # 2020-7917, Louis F. Baldino, R.A.

11. APPEAL OF 910 FRANKLIN REALTY LLC for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-7 and 200-28.1 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit for the construction and use of a 3,000 sq. ft. first floor portion

LEGAL NOTICES

of the building known as 910 FRANKLIN AVENUE (Map of Garden City Central, Lots 9-22, Block 3002), as a professional office “Maccaro Orthodontics” in the C-4 District. Building Department Application # 2020-8262, Kevin Walsh Esq.

END OF CASES

The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting.

DATED: August 14, 2020

Garden City, New York 11530

Karen Altman Village Clerk

The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discrim-

inate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 GC 1120 1X 08/21

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

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18th Garden City Police arrested a 19 year-old Queens man, for alleged possession of a loaded firearm and numerous forged checks. He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and three counts of possession of a forged instrument.

Overweight truck:

On August 18th a Westbury company was charged with the alleged operation of a large dump truck on Cherry Valley Avenue while 34,000 pounds overweight.

Multiple violations:

On August 18th a vehicle was stopped on Old Country Road for aggressive driving violations, resulting in the arrest of a 29 year-old Hauppauge man for allegedly driving with a revoked license due to a prior DWI, excessive speed and improper signaling.

Suspended license:

On August 18th a 40-yearold motorist was charged with allegedly driving on Franklin Avenue with a suspended license and driving while on a handheld electronic device.

What's New?

The Welcoming Club hosted a wonderful Couples Night Out event last Friday night. Guests enjoyed cold drinks, a variety of delicious appetizers, and great company outdoors at the lovely Stewart Manor Country Club. Special thanks to all the staff at the club for making it a truly fun and successful event!

The club's second Ladies Night Floral Arranging Workshop was another big hit. Guests had a great time sipping wine and enjoying light snacks while designing their very own arrangement with fresh, local flowers. Special thanks once again to Hometown Flower Co. for partnering with the Welcoming Club on this event!

Mark Your Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS:

8/26 (8/27 Rain Date) - Ladies Movie Night Outside - SOLD OUT

9/2 - Outdoor Spa Pedicures - SOLD OUT

9/16 - Outdoor Spa Pedicure Event Part TwoTickets on sale 8/21!

9/24 - Book Club - A discussion about “The Pull of the Stars” by Emma Donahue

9/30 - Movie Night - More details to come soon! Follow Us!

Facebook: The Welcoming Club of Garden City Instagram: @gcwelcomingclub

Join a Group

Book Club:

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

Craft Club:

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

Supper Club:

Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up

a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

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

Bunko:

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

Toddler Activities:

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

Golf:

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

Tennis:

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

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

The Welcoming Club enjoyed a flower arranging workshop with flowers provided by Hometown Flower Co.

Local teens collect food for Island Harvest

For the past five years, Carly & Max Codignotto, Ella Faulisi and Kayla & Michael Larocca have hosted a food collection for Island Harvest’s food bank. Island Harvest is a leading hunger-relief organization that provides food and other resources to people in need. They serve more than 300,000 Long Islanders, including children, seniors and veterans, always treating those it helps with dignity and respect.

In the past, these Garden City students have solicited and collected food from their neighbors and friends, and have delivered thousands of pounds of food for those in need. This year, the need for these supplies has been especially important as so many more of our fellow Long Islanders have been facing extreme hardship. As the students found themselves in quarantine due to COVID-19, they had to become creative in order to top their donations from previous

years. Carly, Max, Ella, Kayla and Michael set up a GoFundMe site, and sent out mass emails asking their family and friends to donate monetary funds, rather than the physical products as had been done in prior years. With a goal of $5000, they would be able to safely purchase the food and supplies that the Island Harvest Food Bank needed most.

The team raised $5,080 and worked together to ensure they were maximizing the volume of goods they could purchase with the donated funds. They are excited to report that Team Codignotto, Faulisi and Larocca successfully topped their prior years and donated over 4,000 lbs of much needed food and supplies to the Island Harvest Food Bank. They are very thankful to everyone who donated and participated, and they look forward to topping their record again next year.

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Carly Codignotto, Kayla Larocca, Max Codignotto and Michael Larocca (and Ella Faulisi, not pictured) helped collect food for Island Harvest.

Carly Codignotto, Kayla Larocca and Ella Faulisi with some of the donations.

IN MEMORIAM

Robert Madelmayer

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Madelmayer announces his passing on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at the age of 83. Bob, son of George and Pauline Madelmayer, will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Irene Winckel, and his two sons, James (Jean) and Glenn (Loretta). He will be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren: Robert (Colleen), Sean, Caitlin (William), Jennifer, Lauren, Thomas, and Stacy. He will also be fondly remembered by his niece Cathy and nephew Scott, daughter and son of Irene and Art Winckel.

Bob graduated Hempstead High School with academic honors and then

went to serve his country in the United States Army. While stationed in a small town in Germany in 1955, he met the love of his life, Mathilde. They married in 1957 and returned to the states where they raised their family. They enjoyed their life together for 61 years before her passing in October of 2018. Bob was a faithful son, loving brother, and devoted husband and father. A hardworking, honest man with strong family values, Bob always focused on providing a better life for his loved ones.

Bob was great with his hands - there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix - and he loved to use his talents to help a friend or neighbor in times of need. A selfless humanitarian, Bob took an active interest in helping those with special needs, providing opportunities through employment to help develop their skills and further enrich their lives.

Bob lived a life full of many passions. Whether he was working on cars, enjoying nature and wildlife, tinkering with and flying radio-controlled airplanes, or spending time with friends at the pistol club, Bob spread joy everywhere he went.

In his later years, Bob lived for his grandchildren, who will always remember him for his smiles, whistling, and singing around the house. They will especially remember their childhood tractor and motorcycle rides around the peach orchards in Connecticut, playing Bocce in the yard, and his love for birds.

Viewing was held at Fairchild and Sons Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 18.  A Funeral Service in memory of Bob was held on Wednesday, August 19, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Church, 130 5th Street, Garden City, NY 11530.

Village discusses permits for additional parking lots

From page 12

previously been addressed, the next order of business for 7N  would be timed parking spaces in the lot. Many issues have been discussed over recent years especially that of LIRR commuters who get  free train station parking by leaving their car in 7N for their weekday train rides. Several have been observed doing so early in the mornings and returning by mid-afternoon.

“The next part is to look at the different areas of parking in 7N and designate, whether some spaces should be 2-hour parking, 8-hour parking and so on. We did have questions and concerns from residents about other (nonresident) people using that lot as an LIRR commuter lot on a daily basis -- we should think about other options to implement there as well,” Makrinos commented last Thursday night.

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FOR SENIORS

Garden City Senior Center Opening

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

Our hours will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will be practicing social distancing so no exercise or group activities will take place at this time Anyone visiting the Center will be required to wear a mask during their visit.

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo Recreation and Parks Summer Concerts at the Gazebo have begun. Concerts are held at the gazebo on the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues

and begin at 7:15 p.m. Bring a chair, wear a mask and please practice social distancing while attending the concert. Due to the pandemic, we will not hold indoor concerts if weather is bad, and the performance will be rescheduled or cancelled.

Our performers are as follows: August 20: The RockinghamsSinging Music from the 60s August 27: Blue Angel - Playing All Top Ten Hit Songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s September 3: Endless Summer – A Tribute to the Beach Boys

Republican poll workers needed

The Garden City Republican Committee is looking for election inspectors and poll coordinators for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.  The work schedule is from 5:15 a.m. to approximately 9:15 p.m.  Pay starts at $240 for the day.

The responsibilities are to assist voters at various polling locations in

Garden City with the voting process. To apply for this position, you must be a Registered Republican Voter, a Nassau County Resident and 18 years of age or older.

If you are interested in becoming a Republican Election Day Poll Worker and meet the above requirements, please call 516-319-2459 or 516-571-2892.

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Robert Madelmayer

Library open six days/week for browsing, pickup

Library plans fall season of virtual programs for adults

The Garden City Public Library is open six days a week Monday through Saturday  for  browsing in-Library and contactless EXPRESS Pickup. The current weekly hours are:

• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.;

• Wednesday and Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.;

• Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Library building is open for in-library browsing for materials and reference services, as well as interlibrary loan and accepting returned items. Returns may be made outside the Library in the front book drop (all library materials accepted) or inside the Library lobby on carts marked “RETURN ITEMS; NO DONATIONS.” Following safety procedures for materials handling, returned materials will be checked-in following a 96-hour quarantine period, but will be backdated to the date the item was returned. All overdue fines except for those on Museum Passes will be waived through September 30.

For EXPRESS Pickup, patrons with a valid library card may reserve materials by phone, in the online catalog or through a form on the website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/express-pickup/. There may be limits on the number of  some types of items to be borrowed. When the materials are ready, patrons will be notified to arrange pickup outside the Library.

Please call the Library and speak to a staff member or check the Library’s website www.gardencitypl.org  for current information about hours and avail-

ability of services.

Safety Procedures In Place

All visitors must sign in upon entering the Library and are limited to 60 minutes in the building. A face covering must be worn covering nose and mouth, to enter the building and at all times during the library visit. Please stay 6 feet apart for social distancing.

Sections of the building are closed at this time. The Lower Level is closed entirely, including restrooms, Computer Lab, Media Room and Step Down Café. For media items (CDs/DVDs), please ask a Librarian for assistance. On the main level,  the study rooms and computer areas are unavailable.

The Friends of the Library are not accepting book donations at this time. All programs in the library building are cancelled until further notice. Virtual programs are being planned for the fall for children, young adults and adults. Check 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.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Library’s  most important priority is to prevent the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of Library users and Library employees. The Library reserves the right to require visitors to leave who are not following these rules. These procedures will be continuously reviewed by the Library Board and Administration, as needed for safety.

Four Virtual Cooking Workshops this fall with the Library

Join Chef Robb Scott

Chef Rob Scott will present four virtual cooking demonstrations to celebrate Autumn. On Saturday morning, September 12 at 10 a.m., Chef Rob will start the season by demonstrating how to make a Harvest Breakfast Pumpkin Crumb Cake.  On the first day of autumn, Tuesday, September 22 at 7 p.m., Chef Rob will demonstrate a delicious Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Sundried Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese and Spinach. To celebrate Italian Heritage month on Friday October 2 at 7 p.m., Chef Rob will show you how to cook Italian with a twist by demonstrat-

ing how to make a Mozzarella,Tomato and Basil Quesadilla with a Parmesan Crust. On Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m., Chef Rob will share his recipe for a sweet pumpkin treat demonstrating how to bake Pumpkin and Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies. Each  prerecorded virtual cooking workshop will include a downloadable PDF recipe. Watch Chef Rob Scott’s class debut on the Library’s website www.gardencitypl.org  or the Garden City Library Facebook page . If you miss the premiere, feel free to watch at a later time through the Virtual Library in the cooking section or on Facebook.

It’s been said that falling leaves are simply summer’s way of saying goodbye. As summer turns into fall, Garden City residents can look forward to  attending  a variety of virtual programming on Zoom and recorded video. Garden City’s Adult Librarians are currently scheduling programs for adults ranging from cooking demonstrations to lectures on art, baseball and film, wellness workshops, and book discussions. Check Eventkeeper, the Library’s Calendar of Events, on the website www.gardencitypl.org for all program details and for registration information for Zoom programs.

September programs scheduled for adults include:

Thursday, September 10, 7 p.m.

- Celebrate National Breakfast MonthMake a Better Breakfast (Zoom) * Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m.

- Chef Rob Scott’s Harvest Breakfast Pumpkin Crumb Cake (recorded video)

Monday, September 14, 7 p.m.Edward Hopper and the American Hotel with Thomas Germano (Zoom)*

Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m.Coffee & Tea by the Book with Librarians: Fall Faves (Zoom)

Tuesday, September 22, 7 p.m.Chef Rob Scott’s Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Sundried Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese and Spinach (recorded video)

Thursday, September 24, 2 p.m.Baseball in American Culture with Evan Weiner (Zoom)*

Saturday, September 26 , 10 a.m. - Celebrate National Breakfast Month - French Toast Casserole with Baking Coach (recorded video)*

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

News From the Children’s Room

Back to School

Now that Summer of 2020  is drawing to a close, our attention turns to the return of school!  The Children’s Room has many books about summer and starting school including the following:

“Fall is for School!” by Robert Neubecker, “School Days According to Humphrey” by Betty G. Birney,  “The Pirates of Scurvy Sands: Starring the Jolly Rogers” by Jonny Duddle, “Pignic” by Matt Phelan, “Back to School: Weird Kids Rule” by Dan Gutman (Book on CD), “The King of Kindergarten” by Derrick Barnes, “On the First Day of First Grade” by Tish Rabe, “Second Grade Holdout” by Audrey Vernick, “Lena’s Shoes are Nervous - A First Day of School Dilemma” by Keith Calabrese and Juana Medina, “Back to School Mallory” by Laurie Friedman and of course,  our favorites:  “First Day Jitters” by Julie Danneberg and “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn.   No matter where school is this year - online or in classrooms, it’s time to be excited about going back to school!

And don’t forget -- we have many of these books and others about returning to school available on Overdrive.com

and the Libby app as well!

Library Hours and Services

The Library continues to offer patrons both contactless EXPRESS Pickup and in-Library browsing six days a week.  Please check the Library’s Website at www.gardencitypl.org, or call (516)742-8405 and speak to a staff member to find out availability of current services and hours.

The Children’s Room has summer reading materials available for kindergarten–fifth grade in the Children’s Room.   If we do not have the book(s) you need in our Library, we can interloan the book from another library.  Contact the Children's Room Librarians  by phone, email at https://www.gardencitypl.org/cpntact-the-childrens-librarians/ , or use the form on our website to request books. You can also request materials yourself directly in the online catalog. Many of the summer reading books are also available to download from  the Nassau Digital Doorway in the Libby app and on Overdrive.com.

The Librarians are hard at work planning the fall schedule for virtual programs for children. Look for updates to be available soon!

Get results!

Speaking of Books -- Fall into a Good Book

Fall Faves

Join Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett for a special Coffee & Tea by the Book: Fall Faves on Wednesday morning, September 16 at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom. The Librarians will introduce the most anticipated books being published this fall so you can get ready to "book" your fall reading. Come and hear about the notable books and authors who are expected to be good reads this fall. Feel free to enjoy your morning coffee with the Librarians and share what you have been reading too!

Registration begins online on Eventkeeper on Wednesday, September, 2 at 10:00 a.m. Registration closes at 4 p.m on Tuesday, September 15. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom login and link on the afternoon before the program.

Weekly Staff Picks

Each week, the Adult Reference Librarians recommend fiction and nonfiction by popular authors, some were recently published, others may be good reads that you might have missed. To request adult print books, send an email to https://www.gardencitypl.org/speaking-of-books/ or complete the form on the website. You can also reserve books directly in the online catalog at http://encore. alisweb.org/. All books recommended are available as eBooks. Ebooks may be requested through the Nassau Digital Doorway at  http://nassau. overdrive.com for download on the Libby app or overdrive.com.

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with Librarian Laura Flanagan

NEW BIOGRAPHY AND NEW FICTION

“The Mystery of Charles Dickens” by A. N. Wilson  ( Released on August 4, 2020) Charles Dickens was a superb public performer, a great orator and one of the most famous of the Eminent Victorians. Slight of build, with a frenzied, hyper-energetic personality, Dickens looked much older than his 58 years when he died. Experiencing the worst and best of life during the Victorian Age, Dickens was not merely the conduit through whom some of the most beloved characters in literature came into the world. He was one of them. “The Mystery

of Charles Dickens” looks back from the legendary writer’s death to recall the key events in his life. In doing so, award-winning biographer A. N. Wilson seeks to understand Dickens’ creative genius and enduring popularity. Wilson writes with precision, intuition, and enormous compassion for Dickens’ sense of social justice and outrage, especially regarding children in the mercilessly materialist Victorian era.

“ The Switch: A Novel” by Beth O'Leary (Released on August 18, 2020) When overachiever Leena Cotton is ordered to take a two-month sabbatical after blowing a big presentation at work, she escapes to her grandmother Eileen's house for some long-overdue rest. Eileen is newly single and about to turn eighty. She ’ d like a second chance at love, but her tiny Yorkshire village doesn't offer many eligible gentlemen. So they decide to try a two-month swap. Eileen will live in London and look for love. She’ll take Leena’s flat, and learn all about casual dating, swiping right, and city neighbors. Meanwhile Leena will look after everything in rural Yorkshire: Eileen’s sweet cottage and garden, her idyllic, quiet village, and her little neighborhood projects. But stepping into one another’s shoes proves more difficult than either of them expected. Will swapping lives help Eileen and Leena find themselves …. and maybe even find true love? In Beth O'Leary ’ s “The Switch,” it's never too late to change everything....or to find yourself.

Up for Grabs by Librarian Martin Bowe

NEW BIOGRAPHY AND TRUE CRIME NONFICTION

“Butch Cassidy: The True Story of an American Outlaw” by Charles Leerhsen (Released July 14th, 2020) Robert Leroy Parker and Harry Longabaugh were the subjects of the film “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Subsequently, the outlaw duo became a source of fascination for the two actors and the movie audience who sought out additional details about them. Leerhsen relates the story of an affable Mormon farm boy who adapted his criminal skills from rustling

to bank robberies and train heists. His exploits brought the attention of the Pinkerton Detective Agency--a precursor to the FBI--who hounded him until his final fate in Bolivia. Leerhsen has collated all the facts and all the rumors into a readable narrative.

“Hunting Whitey: The Inside Story of the Capture and Killing of America’s Most Wanted Crime Boss” by Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge (Released on May 26, 2020) This is the most complete account of James “Whitey” Blulger from his 16 years on the lam through his trial and brutal murder in prison. The FBI, despite rumors, did not soft pedal in their pursuit of the Boston gang leader who had become America’s most wanted criminal. The related accounts include a possible sighting of Bulger watching his fictional depiction in Martin Scorsese’s film “The Departed.” A tipster brought about his capture in Santa Monica, California. I have often strolled the Santa Monica Promenade and I wonder if I may have passed a relaxing Whitey Bulger there.

Bookmarked by Librarian Ann Garnett NEW THRILLER AND NEW ESSAY COLLECTION

“The Silent Wife” by Karin Slaughter (Released on August 4, 2020) The New York Times best selling author returns with her tenth crime thriller about detective Will Trent. This time Trent is investigating the killing of a prisoner during a riot inside a state penitentiary. One of the inmates claims that he is innocent of a brutal attack for which he has always been the prime suspect. The man insists that he was framed by a corrupt law enforcement team and that the real culprit is still out there—a serial killer who has systematically been preying on women across the state for years. Only days ago, another young woman was viciously murdered in a state park in northern Georgia. Is it a coincidence, or could there be a serial killer on the loose? As Will digs into both crimes, it becomes clear that he must solve the original case in order to reach the truth. Nearly a decade has  passed — enough time for memories to fade, witnesses to vanish, and evidence to disappear. When the past and present

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collide,  everything Will values is at stake.

“Vesper Flights” by Helen Macdonald (To be released on August 25, 2020) The author of the nonfiction bestseller “H is for Hawk”  returns with “Vesper Flights” a collection of her best loved essays, along with new pieces on topics ranging from nostalgia for a vanishing countryside to the tribulations of farming ostriches to her own private vespers while trying to fall asleep. Meditating on the notions of captivity and freedom, immigration and flight, Macdonald, who is one of this century’s most important and insightful nature writers,  invites the reader into her own most intimate experiences: observing the massive migration of songbirds from the top of the Empire State Building, watching tens of thousands of cranes in Hungary, seeking the last golden orioles in Suffolk’s poplar forests. She writes with  emotion and clarity about wild boar, swifts, mushroom hunting, the strangeness of birds’ nests, and the unexpected guidance and comfort we find when watching wildlife.

Open for In-Library Browsing and Express Pickup

The Garden City Public Library is open six days a week  for  browsing in-Library and contactless EXPRESS pickup. The current weekly hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30 a.m.– 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday: 9:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

The Library building is open for in-library browsing for materials and reference services, as well as interlibrary loan and accepting returned items. For EXPRESS Pickup, patrons with a valid library card may reserve materials by phone, in the online catalog or through a form on the website at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ express-pickup/. There may be limits on the number of  some types of items to be borrowed. When the materials are ready, patrons will be notified to arrange pickup at the Library. Please call the Library and speak to a staff member or check the Library’s website www.gardencitypl.org  for current information about hours and availability of services.

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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Thursday, August 27, 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, August 18 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 Games

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Games on Thursday, September 3, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Grab some snacks and join us for some virtual games, such as Pictionary, Bingo, and Scattergories! 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 is underway so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with

the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Teen Kahoot Trivia: Back to School on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meetup, Teen Kahoot Trivia: Back to School on Thursday, September 10, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Test your trivia knowledge with questions with a school theme, 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, September 3 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-Created Social Media Content

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

“Edward Hopper and the American Hotel” at the Library

With Thomas Germano on Zoom

Join Professor Thomas Germano on Zoom on Monday, September 14 at 7 p.m. for a virtual visual art lecture on Edward Hopper and the American Hotel. American artist Edward Hopper (1882–1967) found artistic value and cultural significance in the most commonplace sites and settings. His art was anchored through the use of light and shadows and he edited out superfluous details to show the spare depictions of familiar public and private spaces. These created spaces relate to loneliness, isolation and the minutiae of early through mid-20th-century America. Hopper’s immersion in the world of hotels, motels, hospitality services

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Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

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

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

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

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Tweens and Teens Email List Email Young Adult Librarian

Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adulttweens-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.

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed

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

Browse the collection here: https://nassau.overdrive.com Submit a review here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-ateen-review/

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

September is

National Breakfast Month

Learn How to Make a Better Breakfast via Zoom with Library

and travel present a unique theme for an exhibition of the artist’s work that first opened in Richmond, VA and will resume in Indianapolis, IN later in 2020. The American Hotel is a subject represented by many significant American artists but none more memorable than the ones created by Edward Hopper.  Register online on Eventkeeper using an email address beginning Thursday, August 27 at 10 a.m. Registration ends at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 14. Participants will receive an email with the zoom login and link on the afternoon of the program. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Library. All are welcome!

Let’s celebrate National Breakfast Month! Have you ever wondered why breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day? Eating breakfast gives our minds and bodies a jump-start to begin each day. Many healthy foods can be part of a smart morning meal and in this workshop, we will explore making those early hours a little easier with healthy alternatives to a traditional bacon and eggs breakfast. Join

Nicole Borukhov, MS, RDN, CDN from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau via Zoom on Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m. to learn how to start your day off right!

Online registration on Eventkeeper using your email address begins on Tuesday, August 27 at 10 a.m. Registration closes at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 10. Participants will receive the Zoom login and link on the afternoon of the program. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. All are welcome!

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Community Club’s 100 years featured in GC Library showcase

On view are reminders of some of the recent trips the members have enjoyed taking including tea at the Morgan Library, and guided tours at Kykuit, West Point, The Cloisters, The Frick Collection, The Whitney and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The special events that are such cherished traditions are given their due such as the magical Cathedral’s Hour of Christmas Music, The Friendship Luncheon, the Traditional High Tea, the Spring and Winter Bridge and the Peggy Otto Studio Art Exhibit.

The Calendar of Events for the coming year, just unveiled this week, is also on display. The Club invites you to take a peek at it below. Guests are always welcome at our events for the nominal fee of $5.

Calendar of Events

Unless otherwise noted, all programs will be at the Garden City Casino at 1:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 2020

Wednesday, 10/7

“One Hundred Years of Women’s Voices: A Musical Journey Through Time Focusing on Women Composers”

Alexander Wu, Pianist General Program

Tuesday, 10/13

“The Cello in Opera, Symphony, Ballet and Song”

Lou Barrella, music educator, award winning opera lecturer Music Department

Friday, 10/16

Drama/Literature: Literary Series

Literary series

By Subscription

Wednesday, 10/21

“The 19th Amendment: Votes for Women”

Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan, art historian and educator Americanism/Current Events

NOVEMBER 2020

Wednesday, 11/4

“Trash or Treasure”

Eddie & Jean Costello, certified Appraiser-American Appraisers Assn.Int'l. Society of Appraisers General Program

Thursday, 11/12

“How-Tos of African Violets”

Carolyn Klein, New York State African Violet Society designer of the

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year

Garden Department

Friday, 11/20

Drama/Literature: Literary Series

Literary series

By Subscription

DECEMBER 2020

Tuesday, 12/1

Christmas Hour of Music at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

Kristine Dubyn and Henry DeVries, performers

Music Department

Thursday, 12/3

Greens day.   Meet at the recreation building behind St. Paul’s.

Garden Department

Tuesday, 12/8

“Art of Holiday Entertaining: Simple but Elegant”

Art Department

Cooking and Craft Program

Friday, 12/11

Drama/Literature: Literary Series

Literary series

By Subscription

JANUARY 2021

Wednesday, 1/6

“The Musical World of Andre Rieu”

Richard Knox, educator

General Program

Wednesday, 1/13

“Exploring Online Services from Your Libraries Including RB Digital, Hoopla, and Zoom Programing”

Joe Agolia, Garden City Library computer systems librarian

Art Department

Tuesday, 1/26

“Leonardo Exhibit at the Louvre”

Mary Maguire, artist and lecturer

Art Department

Date and time TBA

Winter Bridge

Special Event

FEBRUARY 2021

Wednesday, 2/3

“Scams and Financial Abuses”

Manda Kristal, program coordinator, senior/financial abuse and exploitation, Family and Children’s Association

Americanism/Current Events (General Program)

Tuesday, 2/9

“Gardens, Farms and Landscapes in Jane Austen’s Novels”

Elizabeth Bailey, author

Drama/Literature Department

Tuesday, 2/16

Book Reviews by Community Club Members

Drama/Literature Department

Friday, 2/19

Drama/Literature: Literary Series

Literary series

By Subscription

MARCH 2021

Wednesday, 3/3

“John Singer Sargent”

Marc Kopman, art historian

Art Department (General Program) Thursday, 3/18

“Springtime Table Delight”

Art Department

Cooking and Craft Program Friday, 3/19

Drama/Literature: Literary Series

Literary series

By Subscription

APRIL 2021

Wednesday, 4/7

“Memoir of an Irish Author: We Were Rich and Didn’t Know It”

High Tea at 12:30 followed by program at 1:30, Tom Phelan, Irish author

Drama/Literature Department (General Program)

Conversational, opinionated, wordsmith?

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

Tuesday, 4/13

“Musical Comedies”

Dr. Brian Rose, film historian, Fordham University

Americanism/Current Events

Friday, 4/16

Drama/Literature: Literary Series Literary series By Subscription

MAY 2021

Wednesday, 5/5

“Supermarket Spring: How to Make Different Arrangements from the Same Assortment of Flowers”

Susan Strauss, national accredited master floral design judge for the National Garden Clubs and well-known speaker on floral design

Garden Department (General Program)

Thursday, 5/13

Trip - Cedarmere

Art Department

Date and time TBA

Trip - American Ballet Theater General Program

Special Event

Wednesday, 5/19

Spring Bridge

At the Garden City Country Club Special Event

The display at the Library includes handwritten minutes from the first Community Club meeting on October 9, 1919

A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

"Stewart's Basement" Sales

Who doesn’t miss Filene’s Basement … and what great deals they had?! I even bought my wedding dress there! For a limited time, we are offering our very own version -- “Stewart’s Basement!” We have an over-abundance of some merchandise, due to our canceled Annual Flea Market, that we need to clear out to make room for incoming Fall merchandise. This special sale is going on through the end of the month!

We have posted a sampling of paintings/prints, furniture, china, silver plate and jewelry under “Stewart’s Sales” on the tgchs.org website. When you visit the page, look under The Exchange drop-down page. There’s a

link to our online store (dog with a shopping cart) so that you can purchase them online and pick up in store. Or, you can choose the more direct route and go directly to our online store at: stores.myresaleweb.com/at-stewart-exchange and look under the “Stewart’s Sales” merchandise category. Featured are a set of four Chrome chairs in mint condition. They were $100 for the set and have been reduced to $40. Likewise, there’s an Asian square glass-topped table, originally priced at $300 now priced at $100. We will be adding new items very day, so check in.

Speaking of deals, if you like a great deal, come into the Shop and check out our “Backroom Bargains” Aisle. It’s full of wonderful items which have been reduced by 50% (or more!).

Remember: We will be closed

Saturdays August 22nd and 29th. Otherwise, our regular schedule applies. When you come into the Shop, please follow our established sanitizing protocols and social distancing rules to keep you – and us -- safe. Remember: wear your mask and we’ll wear ours.

For those unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop, we are housed in TGCHS Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). In addition to the previously mentioned “best-sellers,” we also take pocketbooks, china, furniture, silver, paintings, and collectibles. Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos (include sizing info) to store@atstewartexchange.org.  We

Advertise in our papers!

are now accepting consignments Wednesday through Friday 11:00am –2:00pm (20-minute intervals) by appointment ONLY.

All the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum. Work on the outside of the Museum has resumed, so don’t be deterred by the crane on the property. Your determination will be rewarded!

The A.T. Stewart Consignment Shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. August Shop Hours: Tues – Fri10:00 – 4:00.

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

If you own a business or have a service to provide, we’ll create professional advertisements to promote it and help you be seen by thousands of local readers! Call 1-516-294-8900 to inquire!

Asian square glass topped table

Chrome chair, part of a set of four.

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ing your original hard copy to you as the current homeowner. If you wish to have the “original file” you must show proof of ownership of the property requested. The Department will notify you when your request is ready for pickup. Folder requests will be held for 30 days after a call back is made. If residents do not pick up their request it will be discarded. This “folder request project” commenced June 1, 2019. For further information, please contact the Building Department at (516) 465-4040.

Water Bill Penalties Waived for March, April

The Village Board has adopted a resolution that authorizes the Village Treasurer to waive penalties on certain water bills for the months of March and April that might have incurred a late fee/penalty under normal circumstances. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the internal administrative procedures for tracking timely payment of water bills was disrupted and “penalty” charges for late payments were not applied.

Fire Station No. 2 Redesign Project

The Village Board approved a $42,000 change order from PKAD (Philipp Kampf Architecture & Design) for the full re-design of Fire Station No. 2 to include adding an additional 2,500 square feet of useable space due to the increased size of apparatus. This increases the amount of the Fire Station No. 2 Plans and Specifications Project awarded at the March 19, 2020 Board meeting from $300,000 to $342,000. To view the July 16, 2020 re-design presentation, visit www.gardencityny.net and click the “Notifications and Alerts” section.

Secretary to the Board

Longtime Garden City resident

Courtney L. Rosenblatt has been appointed secretary to the Board of Trustees effective August 14, 2020 for the balance of the official year, ending on April 5, 2021. This position is in addition to her current title, Village Auditor.

In her new role, Ms. Rosenblatt will work directly with the Board of Trustees on confidential matters as assigned by the Mayor and Board. “We are all anticipating that this additional title will allow her to take on some additional responsibilities for the Village and we look forward to her new relationship with us,” Mayor Theresa Trouvé said.

Ms. Rosenblatt was appointed to the role of Village Auditor in July 2016, utilizing her experiences and knowledge gained as a member of the Village’s Citizen’s Budget Review Advisory Committee, as well as from over 15 years of varied finance and management experience as a senior level Finance Executive, within private industry. She is well versed in all aspects of operational and accounting procedure.

The Village Auditor serves as a member of the management team conducting independent regular reviews of the Departments, through the observation of the operation of internal controls and procedures. These reviews and related reports are intended to assist the Village in assessing the effectiveness and efficiencies of the various departments and developing recommendations to improve performance.

Water Conservation

The Garden City Water Department would like to remind its customers that during summer months, the volume of water used throughout the Village increases significantly. Lawn sprinkling is permitted only from April 16 to November 30 during the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and

10:00 p.m. Properties with odd numbered addresses are permitted to use their sprinklers on odd numbered days and even numbered or those without a numerical address on even numbered days. We are asking that you be especially diligent with water conservation, as infrastructure improvements being done in the Water Department have put more significant demands on the system and water supply than normal.

2020 Summer Concert Series

Garden City Recreation and Parks invites residents to the “2020 Summer Music on the Village Green” concert series, held Thursdays beginning at 7:15 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Social distancing must be maintained while attending concerts.

Here’s the final concert of the season:

• August 20: Rockinghams

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:

• Monday, August 17, 2020, general construction preparation began at various locations along Stewart Avenue near Butler Place. Activities include test pitting for underground utilities and for the placement of Splice Vault No. 21. Single lane closures on Stewart Avenue are possible during activities.

• Thursday, August 20, 2020, crews were expected to relocate and replace a water main associated with the new Splice Vault No. 21, located near the Butler Place crossover of Stewart Avenue.

• Monday, August 24, 2020, trenching is anticipated to begin between the two Horizontal Directional Drill locations at Butler Place in the grassy median of Stewart Avenue to interconnect the drills. The work is planned for daytime hours. Crews will excavate the grass and pavement, install conduits and use cementitious backfill (where appropriate) to aid with restoration. Closures of the crossover at Butler Place at Stewart Avenue should be expected with this activity. Traffic management signs will be placed within the Village to advise motorists.

• Friday, August 28, 2020, trenching is anticipated to begin between Splice Vault No. 18, located on Cherry Valley Avenue in the vicinity of the Garden City Schools administration building, and the Horizontal Directional Drill location, just north on Cherry Valley Avenue. The work is planned for daytime hours. Crews will excavate the grass and pavement, install conduits and use cementitious backfill (where appropriate) to aid with restoration. Single lane closures on Cherry Valley Avenue should be expected with this activity. Traffic management signs will be placed within the Village to advise motorists.

Isaias downs 100 trees, costs Village $975K

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41 or 42 calls.

“We want to thank all of them for their tremendous service,” he said. Suozzi added compliments to Commissioner Jackson and Fire Chief Strysko for coordinating any needed responses during and after the storm hit.

After a question by Trustee Stephen Makrinos on whether or not the contractors would both take down the trees and stumps and remove them with them or bring the “leftovers” to the Village Yard, Administrator Suozzi went and checked on specifics agreed to for the four contracts.

He said the stumps and debris (Dom’s and Con-Kel) will be dumping the tree material at the Village Yard while Pratt Brothers will be taking stumps it removes away.

Potential for FEMA Funding, State DEC Crews Called In

Suozzi noted another aspect of allocating costs toward the tree removals and storm cleanup.

“As part of our Village’s process in response to the tropical storm we are working with the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and we’ll be submitting projects to County OEM and Nassau County officials to see if Isaias raises the required response (municipal or County costs) to become a federal, FEMA funding opportunity (reimbursement) for the village. If this storm response does meet that criteria we’d expect to receive FEMA funding - for 75% is the usual formula. Also because of the same threshold, New

York State might kick in 50% and then the village would be up to 90% refunds on these expenses,” Suozzi said.

For the potential FEMA reimbursement village crews need to take pictures and track all the related municipal costs that have been allocated post-Isaias.

He added that through the County OEM, the village received communication from the Department of Transportation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) office in Stony Brook, as months ago the village asked for “tree crews to assist us” after the state department offered the services of 50 to 60 such crews to the Long Island region.

“I started speaking with the DEC office on Wednesday August 5 and on Thursday I spoke with the state office,

all through the weekend of August 7 through 9 they were in Garden City surveying with the supervisor. I did get a call yesterday (August 12) that they just could not help us -- I am not sure if this is because of the level of the tree clearing and removal needs we had because they can clear up to 16 feet off the ground, and they can’t go near wires or take trees off of houses. The state crews didn’t have the expertise and capabilities these vendors are bringing to us, so we did not get this DEC help although it was offered,” Administrator Suozzi said. He still thanks Nassau County and the OEM staff for making the State and DEC connections for the Village of Garden City.

riday, August 21,

Garden City Friends of Music 2020 Outstanding Achievement Awards

Congratulations to the Garden City Friends of Music 2020 Outstanding Achievement Awards winners!

Garden City Friends of Music’s mission is to support music education and encourage the development of music skills in our children. Its annual membership drive and fundraisers enable it to make grants to Garden City schools to supplement and enhance the music programs. In addition to the Garden City Friends of Music scholarship award given to a graduating senior every year, students in fifth, eighth, and twelfth grades are recognized for outstanding achievement in the categories of Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music, and Electronic Music. This year, there are 13 award winners.

GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Caroline Flanagan

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN BAND

Caroline Flanagan is a hard working musician who divides her time between music, athletics, and academics. Throughout high school, Caroline has taken private lessons and performed in various ensembles. She has been recognized for her hard work with both AllCounty and All-State Honors. Aside from being a part of Dr. McCrann’s Wind Ensemble, Caroline has performed with Hofstra University and Five Towns College Ensembles alongside college level musicians. Caroline has been a part of the All County Festival for the past three years and performed in the Tilles Center Festival her sophomore year. Though her main focus is the French horn, she has played several instruments over the years, including saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and piano. Caroline continues expanding her musical knowledge in any way she can. She will be double majoring in music performance and mechanical engineering at the University of Virginia in the fall.

Sarah Wu

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ORCHESTRA

Sarah Wu began playing violin in thirdgrade at Stewart. From there, she participated in All-County and Long Island

String Festival for the next nine years and was also chosen for All-State Symphony Orchestra in her senior year. Currently, she is the concert mistress of both Chamber and School Orchestra, and tutors nine students for violin from elementary to high school. She hopes to continue her passion for music by encouraging students in City Year and by playing the violin at Amherst College. She would like to thank Mrs. Gullotta for being such a passionate conductor, her parents for supporting her, and her brother for inspiring her to play.

Paul Stein OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN VOCAL

MUSIC

At the Garden City Middle School, Paul starred in the productions of “Annie Jr,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Grease.” He also starred in the GCHS productions of “Mamma Mia!” and “High School Musical.” He has participated in the All-County Music Festival and NYSSMA multiple times in the past for Chorus. Paul was a member of the Tri-M Honors Society, Chamber Choir and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble at Garden City High School. He also performed with the 2018 All-State Chorus. He will be furthering his education and music career at Fordham University. He would like to thank the Friends of Music for this award.

GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

James Nagler

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

IN BAND

James is honored to receive the Outstanding Achievement in Band award for the Garden City Middle School.  James began studying piano at age 5 and added alto saxophone in the second grade, taking private lessons at the New World Music Center for the past nine years.  He has been elected to the All-County Band three times, earning the position of first chair for the alto saxophone section and has successfully completed level 6 of NYSSMA in the seventh grade.  He previously won the Outstanding Band Award for the Stewart School three years ago.  He has enjoyed playing in the middle school band under Ms. Iovino and performing on the keyboard at their last winter concert in December.  He is excited to continue his music studies in the wind ensemble under Dr. McCrann at the Garden City High School next year.  He thanks Ms. Iovino for this award.

Debbie Lieu

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC

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Tara Murphy

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ORCHESTRA

Tara Murphy began her musical journey in first grade with the piano. As a third grader, she began to play the violin in the Stewart School orchestra under the direction of Mr. Andrew Albani. Tara attended Usdan summer camp, where she performed in the orchestra as a violinist and has participated in multiple NYSSMA festivals. The East End Arts Summer Program provided her with the great honor of performing in a youth orchestra with renowned violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman. Tara is currently the principal first violinist in the Garden City Middle School orchestra, led by Mrs. Margaret Gullotta, and is looking forward to playing the violin at Garden City High School in the fall. Tara would like to thank her parents for their support, as well as her school music instructors and private violin teachers, for they have greatly helped her to become a better musician. She is

very grateful to the Garden City Friends of Music for this award.

Maria Gaztañaga OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN VOCAL MUSIC

Maria Gaztañaga started taking voice lessons in fourth grade. Ever since, she has been participating in many singing activities. She was part of the GCMS chorus, festival chorus, and spring musical all three years. Maria also participated in NYSSMA every year and All County in some years. During the summer, Maria usually goes to the John Engeman Theatre camp where she performed in various productions. Maria has taken part in many cabaret workshops in the city through the years at “Don’t Tell Mama.” Maria is part of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (MYO) chorus. She participated in the MYO Concerto and Vocal Competition in 2019 and 2020 and has gotten third place and second place. In addition Maria has sung at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Citi Field and many more places as a member of MYO. Maria’s hopes to continue singing through High School.

STEWART SCHOOL

Samantha Racich OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN BAND

Samantha’s interest in music began in

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Garden City Friends of Music 2020 Outstanding Achievement Awards

fourth grade with the trombone under the direction Mr. Psenicka’s Band Ensemble at Stewart School. During the past two years at Stewart School, Samantha has participated in the Pops Band program and Select Chorus in addition to her commitment to the Band.   She also studied piano during this time and participated in the NYSSMA Festival for both piano and trombone.   She was selected and participated in the AllCounty Nassau Division I West Band.   She just completed her last year at Stewart School and looks forward to joining the Garden City Middle School Band in the fall.

Edward McCoyd OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ORCHESTRA

Eddie McCoyd, a violinist who just finished fifth grade, was the concert master of the Stewart School Orchestra in 20192020, and received the Friends of Music Award for Outstanding Achievement in Orchestra. Eddie attended NYSSMA last year, and performed in the 2020 All County Music Festival. He was also selected to perform at the Long Island String Festival Association’s annual concert. He is currently a member of the Sinfonia Orchestra of the Children’s Orchestra Society, and performed at Carnegie Hall last summer. Eddie also plays piano and guitar, and sings, in a band ensemble at the Music Academy Foundation in Garden City, and he played the role of Papageno in the Stewart School opera show The Magic Flute. In addition to music, he loves math, swimming, reading, skiing, playing Xbox, and riding his bike with his friends.

Azra Zırhlı OUTSTANDING

ACHIEVEMENT IN VOCAL MUSIC

Azra Zirhli began her interest in music with listening to classical and jazz music at a very young age. She started to play cello in the summer of third grade. She joined the Stewart Orchestra in fourth grade, and she played the first chair when she was in fifth grade. She also wanted  to try singing, so she joined the audition for Stewart School’s  fifth grade “Magic Flute“ opera  and she got the Queen Of The Night role. Her inspirations are her orchestra teacher Mr. Albani, chorus teacher Mr. Boulay, Yo-Yo Ma, Luka Sulic, Apocalyptica, The Beatles, Norah Jones, Nina Simone.

STRATFORD SCHOOL

Hunter Burns OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN BAND

Hunter Burns (11) has been playing drums since 2017 after receiving a drum kit from a family friend who had moved onto college. Hunter found his passion and loves playing percussion. He played with the Stratford Band and morning Pops Band. He has participated in the NYSSMA Festival and performed in the Nassau All County Band.  He thanks his Stratford Band teacher Ms. Kane and his private teacher Chris Tibaldi for their continued encouragement and inspiration and for strengthening his love of music.

Juliet Stampfel OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ORCHESTRA

Juliet Stampfel expressed interest in the violin in third grade and began taking private lessons at home in preparation of joining the Stratford Orchestra in fourth grade. She quickly developed a love of playing and excelled under the direction and inspiration of Mr. Albani. Juliet continued her dedication to the violin by joining the Stratford String Ensemble in fifth grade, requiring early morning rehearsals. She participated in the NYSSMA Festival for violin in 2019 and was honored to be selected to represent Stratford School at the NMEA All-County Music Festival this past January. Juliet is looking forward to continuing to play violin in the GCMS Orchestra in the fall.

Genevieve Mohan OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN VOCAL MUSIC

Genevieve “Evie” Mohan was born singing and performing. She began attending West Hampton Beach Performing Arts summer camps after kindergarten, and has enjoyed every play she was cast in. In Stratford School her love of singing took off. Mrs. Lavin, Mr. Gomm and Miss Sack helped to develop her vocal and performance skills. This year, Evie participated in All County Chorus and was Scar in the Moon Cast of “The Lion King Kids.“ Evie is a Chorister at the Cathedral of the Incarnation and thanks Mr. Larry Tremsky and Mr. Colin MacKnight for encouraging her and her fellow Choristers to have fun while pushing their musicianship to new levels. Evie thanks her voice teachers, Mrs. Kelly Grace, who helped her to prepare for her role as Scar, All Country Chorus and NYSSMA, and Connor Lidell from the Cathedral, who continued to give Zoom voice lessons during the pandemic. Evie looks forward to being a member of the GCMS Festival Choir, continuing to play bass in the Orchestra (thank you Mr. Albani!), singing at the Cathedral and auditioning for the school play.

Edward McCoyd

Hunter Burns

Azra Zirhli

Juliet Stampfel

Genevieve Mohan

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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ty. Stony silence best describes their demeanors.

F riday, August 21, 2020,

The Trustees seem convinced that if the inquisitor were as smart or as perceptive or as sophisticated as they perceive themselves to be, then perhaps a discussion would be appropriate.  But not with the likes of us. It is a singularly undemocratic practice, to be either too regal to respond to questions of the taxpayers or too fearful of the citizens to respond to their questions even if the question is as simple as: Why did this Board unanimously vote to withdraw from the Nassau County Urban Consortium?

Why was there no one on the Board who, given this Board’s and village’s troubled history, could see that this was simply a new way this Board could reinforce the myth that the village does not welcome everyone?  Only two years earlier this Board had paid over $5 million to plaintiffs’ attorney (and millions more, no doubt, to the attorneys representing the village) in the discrimination action – how could this history not be fresh in the Board’s mind?  With the damage to the village’s reputation done again by this Board’s actions, how will it be cured?

Why did this Board fail to protect the Merillon Avenue community and sue the MTA, PSEG, LIPA and Third Track when they continued to build monster poles after the Board, in its April 8th letter, told them not to install any more and said “the promise to consider burying utility lines has also been ignored?” Why is the Board negotiating with the MTA about closing Tanners Pond Road for months without having them cure what you termed actions that would put the “LIRR/MTA in default of the MOU?”

Is it as simple as that MTA is “beautifying” the train stations in your “Nassau Boulevard and Stewart Manor communities” in exchange for being able to irrevocably damage the “Merillon Avenue community” where you don’t live and therefore, that’s an acceptable trade?  Do you believe any taxpayer supports squandering two million dollars a year on St. Pauls for no progress? Having failed to make any progress on St. Pauls for so many years, why don’t you support a clean public referendum?  Is it the same reason you do not answer questions at Board meetings? There will be no answers to these, or any other, questions posed at Board Meetings.

On a related note, while a searing look at this Board’s seemingly endless list of failures, the Town Crier’s call to “amend the so-called Community Agreement” (GC News, August 13, 2020) seems to be a halfway measure.  Why have a Mayor who would spend part of her time to “manage the Board of Trustees?”  Why keep the Trustees?  Referring to them as “arrogant and

unaccountable elitists” and then, in the same thoroughly researched and reasoned article, suggesting they be kept on seems inconsistent.  The “Agreement” may be ended, the Trustees removed and all their power extinguished.

We may have real elections arising out of a real campaign and an accountable Mayor.  None of this will come easy.  The vested interests that coalesce around a $66 million village budget will not go quietly.  The Trustees will not lightly give up their power.  However, the continuation of an agreement like this requires the consent of the governed.  These trustees have long since forfeited that although if you ask them how and why, be assured that they will not answer.  Sweet Harmony.

Charles P. Kelly

Good and bad

To the Editor:

I’d like to make a brief comment on two subjects, one good, one not so good: First I’d like to say a resounding thank you to the Recreation Department for giving us the use of our pool this summer. I know I’m not at my most cheerful these days but knowing that I can go swim and relax for a while nearly everyday has been a godsend to me emotionally--so I thank every one of you who has made this possible.

Secondly, I am very saddened by the number of people I see who are not wearing masks despite standing very close to others (and this is especially true of the younger members of the community.) I then go home and see how the numbers of  Garden City people  sickened by the virus keep going up in the Newsday daily tally. This is one way we can help control this devastating illness.

Barbara Bengels

Beware a Democrat victory

To the Editor:

The coming election may be the most important election in the history of America.

It will determine if the socialist, leftist, Democrat Party will destroy our republic. We have a preview of what a Democrat victory will bring. Look at the chaos in such Democrat strongholds such as Chicago, Seattle, New York, Washington, Oregon, Minnesota.

Pillaging, murder, destruction, looting, personal attacks are the order of the day. There’s nary a murmur from the “leaders” of these communities.

Notice the vigorous condemnations from Suozzi and Rice. They are supposed to represent us but have proven to be more involved with their own limited careers. God help us.

There’s little choice in this election. For the sake of domestic tranquility you must vote for the Republican slate. Angelo DiPippo

Statement by Village Trustee Brian Daughney on GC Casino

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made any other payments to the Village. Remember this is a Village owned asset, so all taxpayers should be benefiting from the property, whatever its use.

I ask all residents to consider this scenario:

Imagine if I came to you with this proposal.

I will take your house. You will let me live there forever. I won’t pay you anything.

I promise that I will upkeep it.

We won’t define what upkeep is, but I will upkeep it.

You can never get it back. It is mine to use forever. I decide who can use it, who can come in and I define how I use it.

I might allow a business to operate there – maybe a catering company. I will make money from the operation. But you won’t be entitled to any of that. Yes, that happened with the Casino building. Many of you know – you have rented it in the past and paid money to the Casino and a catering company.

So shouldn’t you logically be asking yourself - what benefit do you as the owner get from this arrangement?

Again, no rent.

No ability to lease it to anyone else.

No ability to open it to anyone else.

No ability to ever sell it.

The fact is – that is a gift by any other name. To a select few. Of a taxpayer owned asset.

What about the promise that “I will upkeep it?”

I say to you so what. It is worthless promise. As owner I can never monetize on the upkeep because I get no rent, no increase rent, no ability to sell.

All normal things which would exist in a true lease situation.

How about the fact that this private club – pays no taxes?

They use village owned land – they pay no taxes.

Cherry Valley club pays taxes.

Garden City Club and Garden City Golf Club pay taxes.

So everyone who is a taxpayer in effect subsidizes the membership of the Casino. Their membership rates are cheaper than what they should be because they don’t have to operate like a true private enterprise – i.e. pay taxes and make lease payments for their space.

Full disclosure – I belong to Cherry Valley.

I pay taxes like everyone else. My Cherry Valley dues are not discounted or subsidized by other taxpayers.

Some information for everyone. It costs a raquets member $6,500 to join Cherry Valley and $3,800 in annual dues and you have to spend at least $1,700 each year.

The membership cost and the costs to operate at the Casino are subsidized by the Village taxpayers. The charge is a few hundred dollars – why are they able to charge so little? Because they pay no taxes and make no lease payments for the property or the building. So the Casino cannot argue that its membership is not subsidized by the rest of the village taxpayers. The facts show otherwise.

And one more point about the private clubs – they lose membership because tennis players can more cheaply play at the Casino – instead of joining the private club. So all the residents at private clubs – I hope you know and now understand how you are subsidizing the Casino. And yes – the private clubs have expressed this issue as being unfair – at least to me they have.

We are trustees – we are required by law to watch out for taxpayers. We are required to treat everyone and every institution as equally as we can. Not give away money or assets to a limited few.

Why can’t some other tennis club bid on the space – maybe they could pay the Village – the taxpayers - a lease payment and still run a tennis club. But this space is never put out for bid. It was a sweetheart special deal to a select few. And how about the promise to upkeep it? That this promise somehow benefits the Village.

A few years ago we became so concerned with that promise that we had the building inspected. It was a disaster. There was limited upkeep. They did not live up to their promise. I ask anyone to go look at the kitchen, the basement and the second floor.

A few weeks ago – I was advised that the kitchen in the building was so bad, so dirty, so run down and so out of code that it would take hundreds of thousands of dollars to upgrade it and make it viable. That is a broken promise.

If the building suffered a major disaster – aside from insurance – my bet is that the Casino operation would not be able to repair it. And taxpayers would then be holding the bag to repair it.

So these are the real reasons that the Village – through the responsible actions of the Board – is looking at that facility and the relationship and trying to figure out how to make it work.

We are going to put out an rfp. It actually has been drafted. But to do so now in the middle of the Covid situation would probably not yield any great responses. Anyone who might like to operate a club or a restaurant or a myriad of other potential uses – is probably on hold. There is no great conspiracy or secret.

School district answers questions about schools reopening

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tated by the available space in Garden City schools’ classrooms.

“Our configurations will be maintaining six feet of social distancing and the plastic desk guard barriers. We want a commitment for that first semester time period on which way their student will be instructed,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha said.

Dr. Sinha noted that several questions were seeking guidance on whether children can attend school if any health issues are present. The threshold for not permitting a child to attend for the day includes a temperature reading of 100 degrees or lower, but parents will need to exercise judgement.

“The COVID-19 screening which will be conducted and filled out each day through an app before students leave home advises families on specific symptoms around taste and smell. All other health issues will stay in effect for criteria to keep a child at home, and COVID19 symptoms are now in addition to them. A fever could be nothing related to COVID-19 but we will need our parents to be extra mindful and keep track, consult with pediatricians. At school our nurses have all been trained and the head nurse went through a sixhour training this summer centered on COVID-19; other nurses will be doing the same,” Dr. Sinha explained.

Children will be required to wear a mask during the school day, and Dr. Sinha said the district is recommending that parents pack 3 disposable (3-ply, surgical) masks for students to wear throughout the day, but a full stock of masks will be available on board buses and at schools for any student who needs one. Face shields (clear barriers) will not be permitted as the only face protection; they must be worn with a mask too “because the face is not covered” but some teachers will be wearing the shields.

“Standardizing for teachers to wear the face mask while maintaining six feet of social distancing will allow for teachers to work with students -- it is very difficult to restrict teachers to stand inside one box in a classroom and teach, especially with our young students. There were even questions on teachers and any necessary first aid for kindergarteners, and how will we console our young children,” Dr. Sinha said. She noted that Hemlock School Principal Audrey Bellovin was working with her teachers to show more expression with their eyes and be animated, still being demonstrative while their mouth and nose is covered.

Dr. Sinha noted that the district is recommending against the gaiter-style neck and face coverings because of a lesser protection from particles due to most of the thin fabrics they are made of. As of August 18,Garden City Public Schools had not purchased plastic

desk “sneeze guard” style barriers for every desk or every district classroom, though it had purchased “several hundred of them” for special needs students “as well as students who may have challenges wearing masks, whether that is due to medical conditions or other issues.

In her update to the community, Dr. Sinha spoke about what remote learning can be this coming school year. This includes any student who is learning from home, including those in a period of quarantine.

“The remote schedule we have is similar to what is detailed on our district website with live streaming of lessons, synchronous and asynchronous learning, kids will follow a schedule. Remote teaching and learning will be conducted by our Garden City teachers only, and in-class sessions will include contributions from teaching assistants. This year we have purchased Zoom, and we also have GoogleMeet capabilities, as students can work in breakout rooms within the virtual class setting. There will be synchronous instruction and the classroom teachers will instruct,” Dr. Sinha said.

In the district’s “transition” grade years -- kindergarten, 2nd grade, 6th grade and 9th grade -- students are going to be brought in for orientation to their new schools differently, and parents will be advised on this planning in the days ahead.

Teachers at the secondary level (Garden City Middle and High Schools) will be set up with a solid laptop and a podium-style desk in classrooms to facilitate interactions and demonstrations for the students learning online (live-streamed) during that session.

Class sizes are a chief concern among parents. Dr. Sinha said the two sections that are receiving the most attention are the 5th grade at Stratford Elementary as well as the 4th grade at Stewart School, but for the latter the district added a new section already.

“We will make a decision around the Stratford 5th grade but I will first want to see how many families opt for remote-only learning this year. That may reduce our class sizes automatically. We are monitoring the 5th grades as Stewart School averages 20 to 23 students per classroom but our Stratford 5th grade is higher than that,” she said.

School Board President William Holub said on Tuesday night that the presentations and Q & A now are just the beginning of a dialogue he anticipates will carry forward throughout the year.

“We are opening schools in September and I encourage people to come to our (Board of Ed.) meetings, express your concerns and know that we’re here to listen. We will be working through this together as a community. Virtualization (live remote listening) for our meetings will continue but we

want people to attend in-person. I thank every teacher, teacher aide, administrator, custodial staff member, and every specialist who will be coming into our schools this fall -- we are trying to make each of them as safe and secure as we can,” Holub said. School Board Trustee Stephanie Granville, who works as a teacher in another Nassau County public school district, said she was enthused to see how Garden City’s reopening plans evolved in August’s first 18 days. But Holub noted that with the timeline of schools upon the administration, “the Plan will continue to evolve over the next 18 days” leading up to the first day of school.

“I have never seen a group of people put in so many hours towards a common cause, led by Dr. Sinha, and I’ve been a part of many things throughout my 35-year career. I can see that our employees, our district and staff and our professionals care about the children of this district. They care about the kids as if they were their own, and every member of this board, the reason we put in effort to volunteer with our public duty, we all care about each and every child in every school building,” Holub stated.

He amidst to maintaining a number of concerns in the return to schools, but Holub noted that if there are things not aligned 100% right at the start of this most unorthodox school year, “we will do everything to try to make it better and make it a better experience for children.”

If a child has any medical condition and attending schools in person could compromise their health, they would fall into “a vulnerable population” for COVID-19 -- Dr. Sinha says in this case students will be having an opportunity to remain in virtual instruction for the entire school year.

“Unless things shift -- if the state’s

infection rate continues to dwindle and be very low and Gov. Cuomo does announce that schools can reopen without any need for masks and social distancing through to the end of the school year. But that will all be dictated by the County Department of Health, the Governor’s office and the New York State Education Department,” she noted.

Board President Holub said the Reopening Plan as well as the School District Safety Plan, both presented and approved on August 18, “will hand-inhand allow the school district to have your trust in allowing us your children during the school day.”

“It is your right to opt-out of in-person learning and have your children learn remotely, and I agree with that right and Dr. Sinha has introduced that to the district plan. I have met with the heads of our teachers’ union and administrators’ union and I looked them in the eye and discussed their and their union support for our district’s plans, and I received, unequivocally, ‘Yes’s’ from both of them. I have meetings scheduled with the rest of the unions’ leaderships and I both hope and expect that they too are supportive of the district’s plan -- we have always maintained very strong relationships and open dialogues with our unions,” he stated.

Holub noted the decisions GCUFSD has had to grapple with, and he said that every risk “always carries some reward.” But he compels parents to consider that in-person instruction for the K through 5th grade students in particular is a great way for the youngest learners to see their teachers at school each day and “see their eyes, though they may not see their teachers’ smiles, but they’ll hear their voice in person instead of over a crackling box sitting in front of them,” he noted.

GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARKS NEWS

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo Recreation and Parks Summer Concerts at the Gazebo have begun. Concerts are held at the gazebo on the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues and begin at 7:15 p.m. Bring a chair, wear a mask and please practice social distancing while attending the concert. Due to the pandemic, we will not hold indoor concerts if weather is bad, and the performance will be rescheduled or cancelled.

Our performers are as follows:

August 20: The RockinghamsSinging Music from the 60s

August 27: Blue Angel - Playing All Top Ten Hit Songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s

September 3: Endless Summer – A Tribute to the Beach Boys

Art

Camp by Mad Science

For Children Entering Grades 1–5

Our Recreation Department is offering art classes through Imagination Art

Academy. These one week, half day camps will work with Crayola brand products and have a weekly theme. These camps are open to Garden City residents entering grades 1–5. Space will be held to the maximum of 10 participants in order to social distance. Here are the weeks the camps will be offered:

Crayola® World of Design - This camp will be held the week of August 24 to28 from 9 am to noon in St. Paul’s Cottages.

Take a journey to the furthest reaches of the imagination while learning about the rainforest, Mars, a futuristic city, and more! Use the design thinking process to solve real-world problems in these different environments. Experiment with Crayola® products and many art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, collage and mixed media. Discover design careers like

graphic design, universal design, urban design, and product design.

Masks are required for all indoor camps. The cost of each camp is $320, checks only, made payable to Imagine Arts Academy of Long Island. To register, please visit Recreation and Parks at 108 Rockaway Avenue or you can download a registration form from our website (www.gardencityrecreation. org) and mail it in with payment to the above address.

US Sports Institute Offers Pulse Sports Camps

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased once again to work in tandem is US Sports Institute in offering “PULSE” summer camps to Garden City residents ages 5 to 11 years. All programs have been redesigned to follow the new safety guidelines based upon updated guidance from the CDC, ACA and state Health Departments.

Camps will start the week of July 13. Due to COVID restrictions, all camps this summer will be half day and will not include a swim.

Each one-week camp runs 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays for that week. They will be held at either Community Park or St. Paul’s depending on the camps. Please feel free to register for as many weeks as you would like.

All camps listed below will cost $195. For more information about a particular camp or to register, please visit PULSE Sport Camps’ website at www. ussportsinstitute.com.

Here are the offerings: Soccer Camps (Ages 5 to 11) –Week of August 24

Multi Sports Camps (Ages 5 to 11) – Week of August 24

Field Hockey for Girls (Ages 9 to 13) – Week of August 24

Residents demand answers on fire station costs

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the building and make it (built new) the way it looks now we will also have to increase square footage of the second floor. That is is not what we’re basically asking for; we (the GCFD) are asking for additional square footage on the first level to accommodate a larger truck -- without increasing square footage on the second floor the station will be out of proportion and it won’t look right,” Strysko said on August 13.

The Village of Garden City’s architectural consultants on the Fire Station No. 2 project, Bay Shorebased firm PKAD Architecture & Design was represented during the August 13 Board of Trustees’ meeting via Zoom by its principal and owner Philipp E. Kampf, as well as architect Frank Gucciardo, who were among the 60 participants tuning in live last Thursday. Trustee Stephen Makrinos asked how long the design phase implementation would take for PKAD to come back before the Board with revised plans and specs. Chief Strysko’s answer was “October-ish.” The representatives of PKAD did not comment.

“They actually had stopped on the design because this change order actually affects his (architect’s) work on the project,” the fire chief stated.

When the project was first discussed at the Board of Trustees’ January 17, 2019 meeting, PKAD spoke about strategies for inclusion of a “stakeholder decision making process and care for maintaining Fire Station No. 2’s facade and mechanical systems.”

It was stated then that PKAD “is very careful to integrate the input of all stakeholders.”

Trustee Brian Daughney said the Board has had a “fairly detailed” look at Station No. 2, including “what is wrong with that building and what it needs to be prepared.”

“What was the dollar amount in that estimate, just to take the building and fix what we have -- and it still would not fit modern firefighting equipment (apparatus)? With no additional square footage and just to fix the building the cost would have been $3.6 million,” Daughney commented upon hearing information from Chief Strysko uttered in the Board’s meeting room at Village Hall.

Opposition to replacement

Roosevelt Street resident Mike McVey told the Board of Trustees during its August 13 meeting that he feels “it would be immoral” to tear down the existing 1930-built fire station at the corner of Edgemere and Stewart.

“Our Station No. 2 is a beautiful building with a green slate roof, and it has coppered Yankee gutters. If you look to villages neighboring our north -- Garden City Park and New Hyde Park -- I hardly think that in 90 years from now people will be saying ‘wow, look at those architectural gems’ but they do now and will say that about Station No. 2. The Stewart Manor Fire Department (120 Covert Avenue) made an addition to house their bigger apparatus but they kept it with the current aesthetics, it looks great. I am sure that project also came in at a decent price,” McVey commented.

He let the Board know about Gucciardo’s previous comments at the Board of Trustees’ February 26

meeting, when he stated during a presentation that a $3.56 million cost to rehab the existing Station No. 2 and to add to it significant square footage, the cost would rise to $5.76 million to $6.72 million.

“Then as an estimate he’d said it would be $6.75 million to $7.85 million for a totally new building. It sounds like we have gone way above those numbers too and it should seriously be considered to rehab this building and work with it,” McVey said. He says while the original building “the way it currently looks and stands” should be kept and not demolished, strategic design work here could be tailored to accommodate “the Quint” 102-foot-long fire apparatus.

WPOA wants to participate

Maureen Traxler Dellacona, former Western Property Owners’ Association president and currently, one member of the WPOA’s Edgemere/ Stewart (Station No. 2) Firehouse Committee,  read aloud a statement from the WPOA subcommittee on the $42,000 change order.

“While the WPOA Firehouse Committee would like to see no additional funds expended at this time, we realize that the Garden City Fire Department and Board of Trustees have been working on this project for quite some time, In the past 10 months we’ve been active, and now that we’ve been recognized by our Western trustees (Deputy Mayor Bob Bolebruch and Trustee Stephen Makrinos) and are receiving access to information, we expect that this this Board of Trustees will respect our rights to participate in the final project plans.”

‘The WPOA, under the direction

of our Firehouse Committee has prepared a preliminary alternate design and we are in dialogue with Deputy Mayor Bolebruch to have our many questions answered -- in order to understand the GCFD’s statistics, their operating procedures and their village-wide needs. We also ask to review all reports, surveys and requests given to PKAD; to speak to principals involved and to address the Western section concerns including the size and costs of this project, the effects on our neighborhood, and the quality of life for our nearby neighbors to the actual firehouse itself….we are anxious to continue to participate with the Board, the GCFD and PKAD, to try to come to a really nice solution for our Village,” Dellacona stated.

Current WPOA President RoseAnn Vernice and her husband Nick watched the August 13 meeting on Zoom, as did WPOA Firehouse Committee member and WPOA Vice President (former local Professional Firefighters’ union leader) T.J. Michon.

Longtime resident Bob Orosz told the Board of Trustees last Thursday that not just the Western Property Owners’ Association Firehouse subcommittee should be made aware of what goes into the formulation and fiscal calculations of the Station No. 2 project.

“This information should be distributed village-wide. There are many questions that should be answered and should be known by everyone…. The bottom line is, the bill comes to all of us so we would like to know how this money is being spent,” he said.

Garden City Community Park News

Registration for Women’s Tennis Leagues

Registration for the 2020-2021 Community Park Tennis Center weekday women’s tennis leagues are underway. All players wishing to join can pick up and fill out an application at the Community Park Clubhouse, or download an application by clicking the link below.

We will do our best to accommodate players however there is limited court time and a limited number of openings in the women’s tennis leagues. The league is a great way to meet new people and get some exercise during the winter months.

For more information on the league call Tom McGerty at the Community Park Clubhouse, 465-4072.

The fee to play is $550. per person and must be paid in full.

Monday: 3.0 Doubles, 1:00–2:30

Tuesday: 2.5 Doubles, 11:30–1:00

Wednesday: Coached Play for Beginners, 11:30–12:30

Wednesday: 3.5 – 4.0 Doubles, 12:30 – 2:00

Thursday: 3.0 Singles, 11:30–12:30

Thursday: 3.5 Doubles, 12:30 – 2:00

Friday: 3.0 Doubles, 12:00–1:30

Tennis Contract Court Time Available

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

Tennis Center Etiquette Reminder

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

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GC resident earns SUNY Chancellor's Award

Professor Thomas Lilly, Jr., an assistant professor and chair of the Politics, Economics & Law Department at SUNY Old Westbury, has been recognized by the State University of New York Board of Trustees with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes consistently superior teaching at the graduate, undergraduate, or professional level in keeping with the State University’s commitment to providing its students with instruction of the highest quality.

"Professor Lilly strives to teach his students not what to think, but to teach them how to think,” said College President Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III. “His efforts show how dedicated our faculty are to preparing students for their career with practical knowledge and skills.”

To continue their development and learning, Professor Lilly has invited

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students to events and meetings of the Long Island Labor and Employment Relations Association (LI LERA) to learn and interact with professionals in the field.

Lilly, who also serves as Coordinator for the Industrial and Labor Relations Program, has held several other responsibilities on campus such as lead member of the Faculty Judiciary Committee, Faculty Co-Chair for the Middle States Working Group on Ethics and Integrity, and is a member of the Honors College Advisory Board

A resident of Garden City, Lilly first started at SUNY Old Westbury in 2000 while also practicing labor law full-time. Lily earned his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A from Holy Cross College. His work has appeared in several publications and he has made numerous presentations on his research interests.

Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

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3-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

3242072. $625,000.

Garden City, NY

4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3150374. $959,000.

Garden City, NY

6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. MLS# 3113870. $3,850,000.

Sunday August 23 | 11:00 – 1:00pm 12 Whitehall Ln, New Hyde Park, NY

4-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3226325. $750,000.

Out of Town Listings

E. Rockaway, NY

3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3220841. $649,000. W. Hempstead, NY

4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3240474. $659,000.

4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3242419. $798,000.

Rockville Centre, NY

Rene Blair

Ann Collins

Patricia Costello Chelsea Costello

Claudia Galvin Manager

Annmarie Bommarito Jessica Brantuk Christine Cudahy Assistant Manager

Patricia Dickson Arthur Anderson

Linda Mulrooney

Susan MacDonald Kathy Lucchesi Eileen O’Hara Brigid Marmorowski Mary LoGalbo Matthew Minardi Diane Piscopo

Daureen Hausser Susan Gillin

Rockville Centre, NY

3-bedroom, 2.5 bath. MLS# 3241509. $842,000.

2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3236079.

5-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3219143.

Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3205390. $1,325,000.

2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3196393. $469,000.

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3232307. $5,500/mo.

Point Lookout, NY

3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3238447. $1,895,000.

Wyndham Resale Office

Condos, Co-Ops & Rentals

111 Cherry Valley Ave, #910 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3228496. $1,248,888.

Hilton

3179594. $1,999,999.

100 Hilton Ave, PH1

City, NY

3-bedroom, 3-bath.

3170675. $2,900,000.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 412

City, NY

$710,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, #601 Garden City, NY

2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3203955. $1,150,000. 111 Cherry Valley Ave, PH4

111 Cherry Valley Ave, M3 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath. MLS# 3238382. $5,100.

100 Hilton Avenue, #605 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3170706. $1,200,000.

100 Hilton Avenue, M29 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath. MLS# 3237359. $1,200,000.

Whitestone, NY

Patricia Costello, Patricia Dickson, Alfred Kohart, Mary Krener and Linda Mulrooney

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3217544. $525,000.

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3243477. $849,000.

Rockville Centre, NY

Mineola, NY

$370,000.

Floral Park, NY

$4,800/mo.

Robert J. Krener

Lisa Heaney

Alfred Kohart Mary Krener

Kathleen Higdon

Meredith Krug

Julia Mastromauro Rosado

Peter Kerantzas

Jennifer Petersen

Kathleen Roberts

Cecile Raoult

Scott Wallace

Joseph Scianablo Cheryl Trimboli

Lynn Puccio

Fortune Heaney

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT WORKING IN REAL ESTATE?

IN TODAY’S WORLD, I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BUYERS AND SELLERS REALIZE THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TRANSACTIONS THEY MAY DO IN THEIR LIVES. I HOPE TO MAKE THE TRANSACTION A GREAT EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS AN INFORMED ONE FOR ALL. I ENJOY WALKING MY BUYERS AND SELLERS THROUGH THE PROCESS ENSURING IT IS SMOOTH AND ENJOYABLE.

ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE BROKER

I TOTALLY ENJOY WORKING IN REAL ESTATE, IT HAS GIVEN ME A UNIQUE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND CONNECT WITH MY CLIENTS. I AM ALWAYS STRIVING TO MAKE THEIR HOME BUYING OR SELLING EXPERIENCE FEEL SEAMLESS. I HOPE TO CONNECT WITH YOU IN THE FUTURE.

I HAVE BEEN IN THE SERVICE BUSINESS ALL MY LIFE AND HAVE RECEIVED THE BENEFIT OF LEARNING ABOUT REAL ESTATE FROM MY MOTHER. FINDING THE RIGHT HOME AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MY CLIENTS HAS BEEN SUCH A PRIVILEGE. I ALWAYS APPRECIATE THE LOYALTY AND KINDNESS I HAVE BEEN GIVEN FROM ALL MY BUYERS AND SELLERS.

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MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING A REALTOR IS USING MY EXPERIENCE TO GUIDE PEOPLE THROUGH THE COMPLICATED PROCESS OF BUYING OR SELLING A HOME. A HOME SALE OR PURCHASE IS AN EMOTIONAL EVENT WHICH MOST PEOPLE ONLY DO A FEW TIMES IN THEIR LIVES; I ENJOY TEACHING MY CLIENTS ABOUT HOW THE PROCESS WORKS, HELPING THEM MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

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