On Sunday, October 11th, the Cathedral of the Incarnation welcomed residents and artists for an afternoon of music, poetry, prayer and art-making at the Garden City Peace and Justice picnic. Participants also brought donations in support of people in need.
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
At its meeting held at the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Thursday, October 1, the Garden City Board of Trustees held off on approving an additional charge of almost half a million dollars for the new water tower until the Village Attorney reviews the new costs.
The additional $465,500
change order cost is for the replacement of the Village water tower on Old Country Road, which is nearly complete. The previous water tower had been in service for 86 years. The new tank still must be painted both inside and out, and the additional costs are largely due to the changes in the cost of that work.
Superintendent of Public
Works Joseph DiFrancisco described some of the delays that have occurred with completion of the new water tower. He said the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) experienced a delay in processing its soil remediation, which he called “a significant delay” as well as valve issues for the
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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
The Central Property Owners Association heard an intriguing suggestion at its recent meeting -- slowing traffic on Cathedral Avenue by putting it on a “road diet”.
On Tuesday, October 13, the CPOA audience listened to a presentation from consulting engineer Frank A. Filiciotto, branch manager at firm Creighton Manning Engineering LLP to change the configuration of Cathedral Avenue south of Seventh Street in order to slow down traffic and reduce accidents. The proposal would make the existing right lanes into a shoulder for the entire stretch and reduce the travel lanes to one in either direction. A center turning lane would be created for cars to wait to turn.
The meeting was held at the Senior Center, but was also made available for residents to participate over Zoom.
Filiciotto explained that the measure would also eliminate a “superfluous through lane” while the road would gain a much-needed left turn lane. The plan was called a new ‘Road Diet’ for Cathedral Avenue. It was presented as a traffic calming effect which would be used instead of adding more traffic lights. Discussions about adding lights had been previously made at various Garden City Traffic Commission and Nassau County Traffic Commission meetings in the last five years.
Filiciotto explained that the one-mile stretch of Cathedral from its Cherry Valley/Stewart Avenue intersection to the Village of Garden City’s southern border has no turning lanes or shoulders on the roadway.
Cathedral Avenue is a Nassau County road, and trucks and large vehicles traverse the area because of Waze and GPS directions bring drivers a faster route, though many are unfamiliar with the road’s layout.
Although grassroots efforts to increase safety on Cathedral Avenue date back to at least 2015, other than an approval for a traffic light at Fourth Street, improvements have repeatedly stalled. Filiciotto says Nassau County is awaiting funding for that traffic signal. Meanwhile, lights exist on Cathedral Avenue where it crosses First Street; Second, Third, Sixth and Seventh Street. But, Filicotto stated, “traffic signals do not solve all issues on a four-lane road.”
Meanwhile, residents have complained about speeding vehicles,
We had a conversation with someone recently who is really unhappy that their high school student will be missing some of the coming-of-age events that everyone expects - sports, prom, maybe the traditional graduation ceremony, like last year’s seniors.
The person we spoke with feels that the schools should fully reopen even before a vaccine is ready. She also wants school sports to be re-started because it’s such an important part of the high school experience.
We get it, it really stinks that these kids have had those experiences taken away from them through no faults of their own.
But you know who really had a lousy senior year? Our late dad (the former
publisher of this paper), and everyone his age. He turned 18 in 1942.
Let’s have a little more perspective. Sometimes answering the call of duty means social distancing and wearing a mask. Sometimes it means going to war.
So much was asked of that generation, which was called to war because of the actions of governments across the seas. It must have been terrifying for guys just out of adolescence, to have to train to kill or be killed.
Now those veterans, and veterans of the wars that came after, are our senior citizens. It’s time for us to do our duty to them by working to keep them safe until the end of this pandemic.
Kudos to the students who are doing their parts to keep our country safe.
Email: Editor@GCNews.com
To the Editor:
The Garden City Casino needs your help.
The Casino building and grounds were originally gifted to the Village to be used solely for recreational purposes, and that’s the way it’s been since 1895. Although the Village owns the Casino, it’s been operated and maintained, since its founding, by volunteer members and, as opposed to other Village recreational facilities, costs Village taxpayers nothing. All residents of Garden City are welcome to become a members of the Casino.
Traditionally the Village and Casino Licensing Agreements were long term arrangements. Historically, the village and casino have dealt in 20 year lease agreements. Since the expiration in 2018, 3 very short-term extensions have been presented from the village. Long term agreements are key in order to maintain and make major investments to better the property and keep memberships.
The Village Board of Trustees intends to publish a Request for Proposal (RFP) to explore alternate uses for the Casino. The Board of Directors of the Casino, your neighbors, have been striving to meet with the Village Trustees for those three years to understand why the Village Board would issue the RFP. Only recently, as community concerns have grown have a few Trustees responded. But those responses have been vague, at best, regarding the Trustees’ objectives.
Our objective is simple: keep the Casino the way it is.
The original deed granting to the Village the property the Casino occupies, as well as the rest of the property bordered by Cathedral and Hilton Avenues, Sixth Street and just south of the railroad tracks, states that the property is to be used solely for recreational activity for the residents of the town. We want to keep it that way. A. T. Stewart, the town’s founder wanted recreation to be an integral part this very special town.
So, how can you help? Sign our Petition!
You may sign the petition online: you can find it on the Facebook group - The Garden City Casino.
Or you can find it in today’s paper on page 23.
In addition, you may stop by the Casino for a paper form. Just walk by the tennis courts/patio. Blank petitions will be left in a container on the patio, underneath the awning.
Last and most important, we cannot thank you, our community, enough for your show of support. It is because of neighbors like you that we can keep the spirit of the Garden City community on track.
Dominic Valente, Sivan Chapman, Monica Kiely, Jon Mulford and The Members of Casino Agreement Committee
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To the Editor:
In response to the article dated October 8, 2020 “Schools’ Work Session Examines Remote Learning, Teaching” by Rikki N Massand, the parents of GC United Against Distance Learning would like to state the following:
On October 6, 2020, there was a public meeting of the Garden City Board of Education regarding, among other things, the issue of remote learning and the district’s current hybrid approach whereby students alternate days of remote and in-school learning. The meeting began at 8:00 PM and would include a formal presentation by certain teachers about the methods and effectiveness of the district’s hybrid approach. After attendance was taken, but before a formal presentation by the teachers began, Board President, William Holub, addressed the parents seated in the auditorium of the Garden City High School, a socially distanced group consisting of approximately 50 people. While the article notes that Mr. Holub called for public comments to remain respectful, it failed to note that Mr. Holub immediately violated his own call for etiquette and protocol by most
and connected.
The Cathedral of the Incarnation will host its first in-person music event since the beginning of the pandemic. This Sunday, October 18 at 4 p.m., the Cathedral’s director of music, Larry Tremsky, will offer an afternoon of organ pieces by J.S. Bach, Jan Pieterszoon Sweeklink, Hendrik Andriessen and Flor Peeters. Tremsky will play both the Casavant organ and the new Taylor & Boody continuo organ.
“The concert will feature works I’ve wanted to learn for years but have not had the time to do so,” said Tremsky. “This Sunday is less of a formal recital than a relaxed musical afternoon featuring pieces I have learned during the pandemic, to be played for friends and visitors who have heard little or no live music in the past months.”
The concert will feature the new 5-stop chamber organ built for the Cathedral by the renowned firm Taylor & Boody. The organ itself was “quarantined” for months as delivery from out of state was impossible. The organ was funded in large part by Sally Schreier, in ded -
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ication to the “Glory of God” and in memory of her beloved husband Henry (Hank) Charles Shreier. The Schreiers have been members of the Cathedral congregation since 1959.
Those who wish to attend in-person will need to wear a mask for the duration of the concert and observe social distancing protocols. Luckily, the Cathedral’s new moveable seating made by the English firm Luke Hughes will already be set at six feet of distance to make seating comfortable and easy. Reservations in advance are strongly encouraged. Those who are not able to attend in person are welcome to watch the concert live via Zoom. Links to register to attend in person or join via Zoom can be found at www.incarnationgc.org/connect.
The Cathedral is offering the concert free of charge, but donations to the music program are greatly appreciated. Donations can be made by cash or card at the cathedral or online at incarnationgc.org/donate.
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Introducing this sunny 2bedroom/2bathroom Hamilton Place Duplex located in the Central Section of Garden City. This spacious apartment features high ceilings, polished hardwood floors and pre-war details including arched doorways, built-in shelving and a charming bridal staircase. The foyer opens to a large, sunny living/dining room combination with two built-in bookshelves, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a full hall bathroom. The second floor includes two generous-sized bedrooms, one with access to a southern exposure terrace overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds, plus a full hallway bathroom and plenty of closets. This great location is convenient to LIRR, downtown shopping and restaurants, and the award winning Garden City School District.
Over half acre of landscaped property, this spacious split level with two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and two-car garage with a six-car driveway is located in the Central Section of Garden City. Close to award winning schools, shopping, dining, major transportation and just minutes to bustling 7th Street. With gleaming hardwood floors throughout, this well maintained home offers more than 2,500 square feet of comfortable family living and entertaining space. Plenty of room for a home office, study space, or additional bedrooms!
Offered at $899,000
80 Salisbury Avenue, Garden City
Open House Saturday, Oct. 17th 12-2pm
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Be the first to see this gorgeous, completely renovated open concept Colonial with over 3,000 square feet and 3 floors of living space. This home offers every amenity for day to day living, working from home, entertaining, and spending time with family. Prepare your meals in a fully open modern Kitchen with high end appliances and top of the line finishes. Work productively from home with Gigabit Ethernet in all Bedrooms and common areas. Be entertained in the “state of the art” home theatre. Relax in the luxurious Master Suite, complete with Master Bath and huge Master closet. This property is 1 block from the LIRR, so whether you are working from home, or hopping on a train to Manhattan, this home has it all!
Offered at $1,199,999
Please join us at the Open House, or contact us for a private appointment.
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NYS Senator Kevin Thomas with pharmacy staff from CVS at the flu shot event at the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse.
Over 130 people attended a recent flu shot event at St. Paul’s Fieldhouse, sponsored by New York State Senator Kevin Thomas and CVS.
Attendees, who were mostly seniors, were able to receive their seasonal flu shots without having to leave their cars. CVS was able to supply the high-dose
flu shot to those ages 65 and over, which was very helpful as many seniors told us it has been harder to find this year amid the pandemic. It was a great event and Senator Thomas was pleased to provide this service to seniors in the Garden City community.
The Nominating Committee of the Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) of Garden City is seeking candidates for the position of Village Trustee and School Board Trustee. The term of office for Village Trustee will be for two years beginning in April 2021 and the term of office for School Board Trustee will be for three years beginning in June 2021.
Any resident from the Central Section of the Village who is interested in being considered for either position is requested to call the Chairperson of the CPOA Nominating Committee, Tom Simpson, at 747-2174 for an application form. The deadline for the return of a completed application form is Friday,
November 6, 2020. All applicants will be interviewed by the Nominating Committee after the deadline and the Committee will recommend candidates for Village Trustee and School Board Trustee.
The Central Section Nominating Committee members are: Donald J. Martis, Susan Gammage Munn, John Pascal, Patty Siler, Thomas Simpson, Jennifer Weekley and Yvonne Varano. The announcement of the Committee’s Nominees for the positions of Village Trustee and School Board Trustee will be mailed to all Central Section residents in advance of the Resident Elector meeting scheduled for January 19, 2021.
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• Choice of a dozen buffalo wings or Spinach artichoke dip • 2L bottle of soda
FAMILY DINNER SPECIAL #1 - $45 Plus Tax
• One 18” Pizza • Mixed Green Salad • Bottle of Pinot Grigio or Cabernet • Choice of Cheesecake OR Chocolate Decadence
PACKAGE #3 $70 Plus Tax
• (2) 18” regular pizzas • Penne ala vodka •Side order of meatballs
• Choice of a dozen buffalo wings or Spinach artichoke dip •2L bottle of soda
FAMILY DINNER SPECIAL #2 - $55 Plus Tax
• One 18” Pizza • Mixed Green Salad
• Penne ala Vodka • Bottle of Pinot Grigio or Cabernet • Choice of Cheesecake OR Chocolate Decadence
*Dinner Specials available for Dine-In ONLY: Monday - Thursday 4-8pm
Toppings extra charge. No substitutions. Can’t be combined with any other offer, coupon, Groupon
SCHOOL SPECIAL #1 - $24
18” regular pizza and 2 liter bottle of soda plus complimentary 12” regular pizza
SCHOOL SPECIAL #2 - $36
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The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.
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149 Tullamore Road
Sold Price: $1,180,000
Date: 10/13/2020
Style: Colonial
4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath
Total taxes: $27,406
Lot Size: .15 acres
MLS number: 3234923
The Seller’s Team: Nancy Giannone, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates
The Buyer’s Team: Jennifer Gayron and Marc Mullen, Novus Realty Group
Spacious 4 bedroom, classic colonial on prime Estate block. EF, frml LR w/ gas fireplace, Frml DR, EIK w/island, Family room. 4th Bedroom and powder room on first floor. Spacious Master Suite with huge walk in closet and ensuite bath w/radiant heat, 2 oversized bedrooms and newer hall bath with radiant heat. Geothermal heating and Central air. Replaced windows. Close to schools, parks and LIRR *TAX Grievance has been filed!*
Sold Price: $730,000 Date: 10/12/2020
2 bedrooms, 2 full baths
Style: Ranch
Total taxes: $23,501 Lot Size: .2 acres
Spacious ranch on large property Houses featured on this page were sold by various real estate agencies
MLS number: 3234231
The Seller’s Team: Jayne McGratty Armstrong, Coach Realtors Fennessy Assoc.
The Buyer’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates
House Saturday, 10/17, 12:00-2:00pm | Garden City
Roxbury Rd | $1,149,000 | 4
2.5 BA | Web# 3230908
Eleni Koutsoftas: M 203.253.3765
Christine Nappi: M 917.751.0261
Garden City South | $830,000
3 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# 3246771
Brian Pryke: M 516.286.8536
Under Contract | Garden City | $1,399,000
6 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# 3236122
Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885
Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996
| Appointment Only 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 HALF BA | Web# 3218425 Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885
Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996
Garden City South | $675,000
3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3249772
Katarzyna Kamer: M 917.548.7106
Contract | Garden City | $575,000 2 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3236488 Julie Whicher: M 516.698.3975
McArdle: M 516.306.4134
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The Fall market is upon us! It's a great time to take advantage of a hot market as interest rates hit an all-time low and city dwellers make their way out to our beautiful village.
The founding agents of Garden City are here for all of your real estate needs!
The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) is seeking candidates for the positions of Village Mayor, a two-year term, which begins in April 2021; Village Trustee, a one-year term; and directors for the WPOA Board. Any resident of the Western Section of the Village who is interested is urged to submit a letter of intent and a resume to: RoseAnn Vernice, President, c/o WPOA, P.O. Box 7976, Garden City, NY 11530, or to ravernice@optimum.net.
The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, November 6, 2020. Interviews with applicants will be scheduled in November.
The WPOA welcomes volunteers to join our Board. At this time, there is specifically a need for directors in the following areas: Membership, Program and Technology, Police/Fire and Safety, Recreation and Playgrounds, and Building and Zoning. However, President Vernice will work with all volunteers to place them in an area where they feel comfortable and have the best opportunity to share their talents.
After the Nominating Committee selects and announces candidates for Mayor and Trustee in early December, Western residents will have the opportunity to nominate alternative or additional candidates for these two positions, according to the WPOA Procedures. At the WPOA’s Annual Resident Electors Meeting on January 19, 2021 residents will vote on Western Section candidates for Mayor and Trustee, and the winning
candidates’ names will be included in the March village election.
The WPOA is the residents’ link to Village government; officers and directors act as liaisons to the Village Board, administrators and staff, bringing residents’ questions and concerns to the appropriate departments. The organization’s purpose is to encourage better upkeep of the community, secure adequate police and fire protection, maintain better roads and lighting, promote harmony, friendliness and friendship among neighbors, and sponsor meetings of qualified electors for the purpose of nominating candidates for Village and School District positions. The WPOA sponsors scholarships for Garden City High School graduating seniors, as well as a Student Ambassador program, involving a junior and senior high school student interested in helping the WPOA fulfill its Village government role.
The next general meeting of the WPOA will be held on December 2, at the Garden City Casino on Sixth Street and Cathedral Avenue, 7:30 p.m. The WPOA also invites the community to its annual Tree Lighting on December 4, at 6 p.m. at the park located in the West End Business District at New Hyde Park and Plattsdale Roads.
The Western Section of Garden City is bordered on the north by the main line of the LIRR, on the east by the west side of Tanners Pond and Edgemere Roads, on the south by Cambridge Avenue and on the west by Jefferson Street.
Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open.
Our hours will be 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be practicing social distancing, so no exercise or group activities will take place at this time Anyone visiting the Center will be required to wear a mask during their visit.
Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce that senior exercise with Felicia will begin the week of October
26. Due to COVID restrictions, this program will no longer be a drop-in program. Participants will need to pre-register, wear masks, fill out a COVID form, and space will be limited. Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. beginning Monday, October 26. In order to attend a class you must pre-register. You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 385-8006. For a Monday class, you may call the Friday before. Space is limited.
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Fall 2020 Featured Listings
6 Lloyd Cove Court, Lloyd Harbor
4 Bed • 4.5 Bath • $3,200,000 Virtual Open House: Thursday, October 22nd, 12 pm - 12:45 pm
Virtual Open House: Monday, October 19th, 5:30 pm - 6:15
Fall 2020 Under Contract Listings
• 20 Somerset Avenue, Garden City
• 60 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City
• 3 Birchwood Court, Apt. 4F, Garden City
Summer 2020 Sales and Rentals
SOLD
• 40 Tullamore Avenue, Garden City
• 295 Dorchester Road, Garden City South
• 79 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville RENTED
• 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 319, Garden City
• 32 Cathedral Avenue, Unit 5B, Hempstead
n Plumbing repairs
n Drain cleaning
n Heat repairs
n Installation of appliances
n Installation of toilets & sinks
n Water filtration systems
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.
section. As a reminder, landscapers are to remove all the leaves from the property that they collect. They are not to leave them for Village collection.
The Village’s emerging contaminant program is progressing rapidly:
Well 7 & Wells 10 & 11 (Clinton Road)
• Installation of the new systems is complete at these Well sites
• The manufacturer of the AOP system has completed their functionality tests
• The Village is now conducting our required samples for submission to the Health Department
• Pending Health Department approval, the new system should be online within two weeks
• Construction of the building to house the new system began this week
Wells 13 & 14
(Garden City Country Club)
• The new AOP systems have been put in place
• Work is progressing on the piping and electrical connections
• We expect to have this system up and running within four to six weeks
Wells 8 & 12 (Garden City Golf Club)
• Plans are in place to have the AOP system in place for both Wells within the next four to six weeks
The Street Department will be picking up random areas in the East section starting at the end of October. The entire Street Department will begin the leaf season pickup the first week of November as follows: West, North, South, Mott and East. As always, Parks and Recreation crews will be picking up the Central
Trustees ratified two grant applications – one offered through Senator Kevin Thomas’ office in the amount of $150,000 and another offered through Assemblyman Ed Ra’s office in the amount of $50,000, for the Garden City Public Library Children’s Room renovation project. The Children’s Room and adjacent Circulation Desk area have not been updated since the Library was built more than 45 years ago. At the July 16, 2020 Board meeting, Trustees unanimously approved the $845,220 redesign project. A total of $600,000 has been allocated in the Village’s 2020-21 Capital Budget while another $105,000 is being transferred from contingency. Library Director Marianne Malagon was able to secure $200,000 in State and Municipal (SAM) grants. These monies, coupled with $145,000 Deferred Revenue from Legislative Bullet Aid received over five years from former Senator Kemp Hannon’s office, represent 40 percent of project funding. Funds in the Library’s special reserve fund for capital improvements will be made available for any cost overrun.
H2M Architects and Engineers presented the redesign via a public Zoom meeting in July. Saverio Belfiore, AIA, CSI, said the open floor plan promotes circulation and collaborative thinking. The floor plan includes construction of a new circulation desk, installation of new carpet flooring in the main lobby, establishing areas specifically designed for different age groups, creation of a collaborative environment in the Workshop/STEAM room to house various functions, creation of a dedicated reading room and a seating area for parents, construction of a new Children’s circulation desk and relocation of the Children’s office.
A community blood drive will be held at Garden City Fire Department Headquarters, 347 Stewart Avenue, on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. Call 1-800-
Saturday, October 17th, 1 - 3 pm
Sought after first-floor two-bedroom, 2-full bath, spacious, and completely updated Hamilton Gardens apartment. This beautiful unit features a large entry foyer, living room with built-ins, dining area, updated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, 2 large bedrooms both with walk-in closets, 2 updated baths, separate laundry room with a new washer and dryer, charming curved archways, high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Additional amenities: garage parking, free storage room, bike room, common green space, and pet-friendly building. Convenient to LIRR and downtown restaurants and shops. Call Jen for a private showing or stop into the Open House on Saturday!
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Forged checks:
On October 7th a resident report ed to Garden City Police that several forged checks, totaling $8,000, had been written against her bank account.
Plates taken
On October 7th license plates were reported missing from a vehicle parked in a Garden City Plaza park ing lot.
Child locked in vehicle:
On October 7th Garden City Police responded to 4th Street where a two-year-old child was accidentally locked inside a vehicle. The officers were able to unlock the vehicle and free the child.
Bank fraud:
Garden City Police Detectives are investigating an unauthorized withdrawal of $5,000 against a resident’s bank account.
Multiple violations:
On October 9th a 26-year-old motorist was charged with driving on Washington Avenue with five license suspensions, unsafe lane usage, unregistered vehicle, and uninsured vehicle.
Cell phone fraud:
On October 9th a resident reported an unauthorized cell phone account was opened in his name.
Excessive speed:
Ste 201, Garden City, NY 11530
On October 9th a motorist on Rockaway Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license, driving with a suspended registration, and excessive speed in a school zone.
Hit and run:
A vehicle parked in a private Franklin Avenue parking lot was reportedly struck and damaged by an unknown vehicle on October 10th.
Water line breaks
Garden City Police and water department personnel responded to reports of two water line breaks on October 10th, one on Stewart Avenue and the other on Locust Street.
Smoke at Adelphi:
On October 11th Garden City police and firefighters responded to the Adelphi University Nexis Building for a smoke condition emanating from the mechanical room. The occupants were evacuated until the condition was corrected and the smoke was cleared from the building.
Suspended license:
On October 11th a motorist on Clinton Road was charged with driving with a suspended license and driving while operating a handheld electronic device.
If a tree falls:
On October 12th Garden City Police responded to St. James Street South for a fallen tree blocking traffic. The Department of Public Works responded to the scene and cleared the roadway.
Criminal contempt:
On October 13th, after investigating a domestic incident at a Garden City residence, Garden City Police arrested a 42-year-old male for allegedly contacting a prior acquaintance in violation of a stay away court order. He was charged with criminal contempt.
DWI arrest:
On October 13th, as a result of a traffic investigation on Franklin Avenue, Garden City Police arrested a 33-year-old male for DWI, driving with a revoked license due to a prior DWI, six license suspensions, and failure to yield to another vehicle.
Town Supervisor Don Clavin (rear, 3rd left), Councilman Tom
and Town Clerk Kate Murray (rear, 3rd right) presented Certificates of Recognition to Andrew Bailey, Griffin Chan, William Harrison, James Harrison, Matthew Kumpel, Leah Lotito and Ryan Lotito of Garden City Boy Scout Troop 55 for helping to create protective masks for front-line workers and people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event took place on September 24, at the Garden City Firehouse Gazebo. Also attending were Brian Gorman, Senior District Executive Boy Scouts of Amerca; Pack 55 Cub Master Alan Lotito; and Pack 55 Chairperson Holly Lyons.
On October 10, HOLA of Garden City kids celebrated the Hispanic Heritage Month with a ceramic painting class. National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins each year on Sept. 15 and ends on Oct. 15, celebrates US Latinos, their culture and their history. HOLA’s children gathered together to paint and be creative. Those who attended enjoyed the event and had a lot of fun. HOLA’s own art instructor and designer, Connie Tarian, directed the class
Founded in 2004 by a group of
Hispanic descent women, HOLA of Garden City, Inc. is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to unite Hispanic families within Garden City in order to preserve their heritage and the richness of their Hispanic culture and Spanish language. For further information on how to help fund HOLA’s GCHS scholarship or on how to become a HOLA member, contact holagardencity@ yahoo.com or send a message to HOLA of Garden City Facebook page.
Having fun being creative.
The Bristal Assisted Living has been serving seniors and their families in the tri-state area since 2000, offering independent and assisted living, as well as state-of-the-art memory care programs. We are committed to helping residents remain independent, while providing peace of mind that expert care is available, if needed. Designed with seniors in mind, each of our communities feature exquisitely appointed apartments and beautiful common areas that are perfect for entertaining. On-site services and amenities include daily housekeeping, gourmet meals, a cinema, salon, plus so much more. Discover a vibrant community, countless social events with new friends, and a luxurious lifestyle that you will only find at The Bristal.
The Garden City Nursery School is off to a great start of the school year. When the kids arrived earlier this month, many returning students lept into play without skipping a beat. Our new children and families were warmly welcomed into our community as well. It was truly heartwarming to hear the kids’ laughter and feel their joy as they entered the school grounds. Parents were equally delighted to watch their children reunite with old friends, and make new ones too.
With the pandemic causing an early shutdown of schools throughout the country last spring, there was much work to get done this summer in order to safely open our doors for children this September. With class size limited, thoroughly trained faculty, and outdoor sinks and awnings installed, GCNS is able to function without compromise while adhering to all CDC and OFCS (Office of Family and Child Services) guidelines.
GCNS is fortunate to be situated upon an acre of property. There are two separate classrooms, each with their own playground, offering a variety of fun activities for our children. The kids enjoy going for a spin on the tire swing, playing “house,” sliding down
the slides, biking around the loop, digging in the sand and exploring the grounds for lizards. This summer, the school installed two large, functional awnings furnished with wooden, child sized tables and chairs. These additions further enhance our grounds by providing outdoor classrooms used daily by our children.
Staying connected and staying true to the school’s guiding principles is so important. GCNS focuses on all domains of development, nurturing the whole child at each age and stage.
Francie Cohn, GCNS director, knows that play is the tool children use to discover knowledge, as it keeps learning fun, engaging, and meaningful. Francie, Jessica Dowd-Wilde, business manager, and the school’s board worked diligently to create a thoughtful reopening plan throughout the summer.
The school community has expressed much gratitude for the hard work of the faculty, staff, and board. They have created a warm, safe, loving space where children can learn and grow, while having fun. No matter what this year may bring our way, there is no doubt that our children are in good hands and will be making many happy memories when at GCNS.
• Founded in 1895, the Casino was gifted by the former Garden City Company to the Village of Garden City to be used for recreational purposes.
• The Casino comprises four har-tru tennis courts plus an 1880’s building redesigned by Stanford White. It is an integral part of Garden City’s recreational complex.
• The Casino is not a private club: any resident can join. Activities include seasonal tennis, bridge parties, and providing space for catered social gatherings (the choice of local caterers is the client’s, not the Casino’s).
• The Casino is completely self – supporting. It collects dues from members and is managed by non – paid volunteers. It is run as a non-profit cooperative. A no frills operation, it serves residents’ needs at modest costs.
• The Casino operates similarly to the Garden City Pool: residents pay a yearly fee to participate. However as opposed to the Pool, the Casino receives no financial or management assistance from the Village.
• The Casino has maintained its grounds, tennis courts, and the historic Stanford White building under terms of repeated 20 – year license agreements with the Village. However the Village hasn’t renewed the traditional 20 – year agreement, providing only short term extensions.
• The Casino needs to take a long term view to budget for and carry out capital improvements, particularly regarding the Stanford White building. The Casino does not ask the Village to fund capital improvements.
• Hence the Casino urgently needs a renewal of the traditional 20 – year license agreement. A short – term extension is not helpful.
• As Deputy Mayor Bob Bolebruch put it in the Letters section of the 8/28 GARDEN CITY NEWS, “We are all working toward the same goal: keep Garden City a great community.” The Casino stands ready to continue its long term role in supporting that goal.
I am FOR the continuation of the Garden City Casino as it has been run for more than a century.
I oppose any effort by the Village to pursue alternate uses for the Casino.
I am in favor of renewing the traditional 20 year license agreement between the Casino and the Village of Garden City. As a Garden City Village resident, I understand that this recreational facility is self-supporting and does not require any financial assistance from the Village.
I agree that if The Casino members are expected to pay for long term capital improvements to the building, they need a long term license agreement.
The Casino is one of many recreational facilities in the Village and is open to all. I may or may not decide to be a member of the Casino in the future, but I support the continuation of this great Garden City tradition.
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On Sunday, October 11, over 200 friends gathered at the Garden City Gazebo to participate in the nationwide Rosary Coast to Coast. The event was held in response to an invitation made for all Catholics worldwide to spiritually unite in prayer for peace in our respective nations. The group recited the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the Memorare and several other prayers. The event was peaceful and faith-filled.
The organizers thank Father Prasanna Costa, associate pastor at St Joseph’s Garden City, and the Garden City Police for their support. All in attendance were blessed to have the beautiful Statue of Fatima present as well to have the opportunity to venerate. She was hand-carved in 1967,
and miraculous healings have been reported.
The organizers of this event are planning to participate in the nationwide Public Square Rosary Rally to be held on Saturday, October 31 at the Garden City Gazebo on Stewart Avenue. They will start convening at 11:45 a.m. and begin the Rosary promptly at 12:00 p.m. The event is in response to a nationwide invitation to pray for the safety and protection of our police officers. This is an opportunity to show them our appreciation and gratitude for their selfless dedication and to assure them of our prayers for them and their families. They will also pray for God to bless our nation with a fair and peaceful election process that will unite our country in love and respect. All are invited to attend!
While the traditional, in-person theater experience is on hold due to the pandemic, Adelphi University is leaning into the virtual space to bring productions to life for the fall semester. Adelphi’s Department of Theatre will stage a run of its first fully virtual theatrical event, “This Odd Geometry of Time” with performances on October 22, 23 and 25.
This world premiere play is an exploration of intersectional feminism and climate change through the guise of a nature documentary. The story follows the lives of several notable women from history over the last 260 years and one very spirited bowhead whale named Galina.
The production, written by Adelphi alumna Megan Lohne (’04) and directed by Shoshanah Tarkow (’06), will integrate live performance, technology and more to be a truly unique theatrical experience starring Adelphi students.
“When I started writing this experience, a nature documentary showcasing several poignant historical women who lived during the 260-year life span of one spirited whale, Galina, I had no idea what it would become,” said Lohne. “The experience gently turned into a commentary about society and how though we’ve made many strides, too much is the same. It’s my hope that audience members leave this piece contemplating what is missing from their lives, what they hope for, and ultimately ask the bigger questions of ourselves and each other in this, our only time.”
Performances of “ This Odd Geometry of Time” will live-streamed on Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m., Friday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The shows are free and open to the public. Tickets are required, however, and are available at bit.ly/ OddGeo.
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Upcoming PTA Meetings Scheduled
Primary parents, take note! The Primary School PTA members will be meeting virtually next week. Watch your email for registration information:
• Homestead School: Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 9:30 am
• Hemlock School: Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 9:30 am
• Locust School: Thursday, Oct. 22, at 9:30 am
Mark your calendars for upcoming photo retake days at all the Garden City schools and for remote students. The schedule is as follows:
• Middle School: Friday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 10
• All other schools: Friday, November 6
• Remote students (K-8): Friday, November 6, from 8–9 a.m. at Hemlock School
Join Garden City SEPTA on Friday, October 30, from 4–6 p.m. at Grove Street Park (located by Poplar St & Grove St.) for a safe and not-so-spooky, Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Ages 4–8 recommended and costumes encouraged! We will be practicing social distancing protocols
and allowing only a few children at a time to enter the hunt. Pre-registration is required to attend the event. Please visit www.gcsepta.org for more information and to register.
We hope to see everyone at the next PTA-sponsored parenting workshop on Tuesday, October 27, with Laura Campbell. During this session, she will help guide parents in the emotional support of children who are navigating this difficult time of change. Watch your email for more information, and visit gardencitypta.org if you’d like to submit questions to be answered during the session.
Our PTA president, Alison Volpe, and our superintendent, Dr. Kusum Sinha, are co-hosting a book club, GC’s Shared Shelf. Parents across Garden City voted for the first book selection from a curated list. More than 200 families cast their vote, and the winning book is “This is All I Got: A New Mother’s Search for Home” by Lauren Sandler. The first book club meeting will be held in early November. More details will be coming
soon in your email.
National PTA Reflections Contest: “I Matter Because”
Don't miss out on the opportunity for students to submit their creative works to the annual National PTA Reflections contest! This year’s theme, “I Matter Because...” invites students to create original works of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. The deadline for all entries is Friday, October 30. Have your child drop off their submissions at their school any time this month so they can participate in this district-wide and national competition. Please go to www. gardencitypta.org/reflections for more information.
Unit Bylaws Vote: October 21, 2020
The PTA is proud to support all students and provide a connection between home and school. We are pleased to offer quality programming to students and parents throughout the school year. None of our endeavors would be possible without your continued support. To renew your membership for the 2020-2021 School
Year, please visit www.gardencitypta.org and click on the “Membership” tab.
All Garden City PTA members will have the opportunity to vote on its proposed unit bylaws on October 21, 2020. The vote will be administered through Google Forms, and all paid members of the Garden City PTA as of that date will receive a ballot through email and are encouraged to vote. To read the proposed unit bylaws ahead of the vote, please visit https:// gardencitypta.org/about-us. Please attend our virtual All Schools PTA Meeting on Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. to hear more information, or email our executive vice president, Donna Kraus, at executivevp@gardencitypta.org. Thank you for your active participation in the Garden City PTA!
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Baldwin Park 3232 Grand Avenue Baldwin 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
October 19 - 23
Veterans Memorial Park 1700 Prospect Avenue
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
October 26 - 30
Echo Park 399 Nassau Boulevard West
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Chapter Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra at 2019 New York State Conference, wearing NSDAR President General Denise Doring VanBuren’s Rise & Shine for America jewelry as a pendant and on her headband, supporting the national organization
The New York Organization of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) gathered virtually for their 124th State Conference in September. During the event, Carla Hall D’Ambra was among a select group of Chapter Regents recognized for the organization’s Outstanding Chapter Regent Award. Carla is the Regent of the Garden City based Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, one of 125 chapters in New York state. It is a great honor to be considered for this award.
The qualifications for this award are as follows: The candidate must show leadership in advancing DAR goals, make contributions to their community beyond their DAR membership, exhibit an ability to attract new members, and have accomplishments in the area of education, patriotism and historic preservation.
Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra was noted in particular for her record of service to children. At her urging, her chapter made a $3000 donation to the “ Blessings Bags ” food program
at the Kate Duncan Smith School in Alabama, a weekend brown bag program which helps bridge the nutritional gap for food insecure children. COVID shut-downs have made this program an even more crucial need for the children in Appalachia. Carla encouraged her chapter members to donate toiletries and other items for veterans, $1000 in clothing donations to a women’s shelter and “birthday boxes” for children living in temporary shelters. Carla is on the Board of Directors of the Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club, where she takes a personal interest in the children and recently presented a children’s program on the Constitution of the United States. Joining DAR only 3 years ago, Carla Hall D’Ambra was awarded first runner-up in the Outstanding Chapter Regent contest. Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter members wrote many letters in support of her nomination, saying the honor is well-deserved. Congratulations, Carla, for all of the work you do to make the world a better place!
Calling all 1962 graduates of St. Anne's School: fellow alumnus Ken Tedesco needs help in planning a 60th reunion in 2022.
Back in 1962, tuition was $3 per month and the class had over 40 students, mostly from Garden City
If you are interested or know of others who may be interested, please call Ken at 514-812-2691 or email ktedesco57@yahoo.com
Share your life accomplishments with your neighbors! Put your engagement, wedding, or baby announcement in the paper, (and it's free of charge for subscribers!) Email editor@gcnews.com
This is part three of the fourpart series of articles by the Garden City Police Department addressing Back to School Safety Issues. In the previous two newspaper articles paper we addressed Safe Driving Practices and School Bus Safety. If you missed either of these articles, you can stop by the Garden City Police Department and pick up a copy. This week’s article will cover Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety. Parents, Grandparents, Guardians and Teachers are encouraged to use this article to help teach their children about Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety.
• Children should not walk while talking on a cell phone or texting.
• Pedestrians should always use sidewalks when available and walk on the inside edge of the sidewalk farthest away from traffic. If a sidewalk is unavailable, pedestrians are encouraged to walk in a single file as close to the edge of the roadway as practical. You should also walk against the flow of traffic so that oncoming cars are visible.
• As mentioned in Part Two of this series, research has shown that until your child is at least 8 years old, you should hold their hand on the sidewalk and in parking lots. Furthermore, until they are 10 years old you should hold their hand while crossing the street.
• Teach your children to be defensive and NEVER assume that a driver sees them.
• Avoid crossing streets at mid-block, especially when parked cars may obstruct vision. Cross at stop signs, traffic signals, crosswalks, and crossing guards when available.
• When crossing a street, NEVER assume a green light or WALK signal means it is safe to cross the street. Remember; LOOK LEFT,
then RIGHT, then LEFT again before crossing.
• Remove earphones when preparing to cross the street. You will not be able to hear approaching traffic.
• Do not follow others across the street until you have checked for yourself to see that it is safe to cross.
• Walk the route to school with your child and discuss safe practices. Teach your children about traffic laws and encourage them to ask questions when they are unsure of what to do.
• Crossing guards are near schools to assist children and others in safely crossing the street. It is a violation of New York State Law to disregard the signals and directions of crossing guards.
• Teach your children to obey the directions given to them by crossing guards. This includes crossing only when directed, not running, and not riding bicycles through the crossings.
• Persons riding bicycles are subject to the same laws as motorists.
• All bicyclists under the age of 14 are required to wear approved bicycle helmets when they are operators or passengers on bicycles.
• Regardless of what the law requires, the Garden City Police Department recommends that ALL operators and passengers wear bicycle helmets. According to a 2016 report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an estimated 83 percent of all bicyclists killed in accidents were not wearing a bike helmet. Parents should set a good example and wear a helmet.
• Teach your children how to ride a bicycle and practice riding in a safe location where there are no cars. It is important for children to learn how to signal, turn, slow down, and
stop without falling. Hand signals for bicyclists are the same as for motorists.
• Teach your children to be defensive when riding and NEVER assume a driver sees them.
• Bicyclists should carefully look in all directions for vehicles, other bicyclists, and pedestrians. Take extra care when nearing intersections or driveways where vehicles may be turning.
• Children should walk their bicycles across intersections.
• Bicycles should be ridden in bicycle lanes when available or as close to the right edge of the roadway as practical in the same direction as traffic.
• Ride your bicycle in single file only.
• NEVER use a bicycle to carry more people then it was designed to carry. Never ride anyone on the handlebars.
• When riding a bicycle, wear bright colored clothing and make sure the bicycle has proper reflectors.
• DO NOT ride a bicycle while wearing earphones, talking on a phone or texting, you will not be able to hear or see approaching traffic. It
is illegal to wear more than one earphone while riding a bicycle.
• A bicycle must be equipped with:
- Brakes that are capable of making the tires skid on dry level pavement.
- A bell, horn or other device that can be heard at least 100 feet away; sirens and whistles are NOT permitted.
• Bicycles driven between a half-hour after sunset and a half-hour before sunrise must be equipped with a white front headlight visible in darkness for at least 500 feet, and a red taillight visible for at least 300 feet.
• A bicycle, when purchased new and/or driven at night, must have reflective tires, or wide-angle spoke-mounted reflectors. Reflectors must be colorless or amber for front wheels and colorless or red for rear wheels.
The Garden City Police Department encourages residents to incorporate these safe practices into their lives to make this school year a safe one. Please remember to read Part Four of the Back to School Series, “Stranger Danger,” next week.
BY BOB MORGAN, JR.
The election occurring in just over two weeks seems to have a large number of wild cards, which make it particularly hard to handicap. Here is a very partial list of unusual aspects this year.
First, there is likely to be a big disparity between popular votes versus electoral votes. Even if President Trump wins in the electoral college by amassing at least 270 (maybe 269, see below) or more electors in states he carries, under current polling he seems likely to lose the popular vote. We have grown somewhat accustomed to this situation, since both Mr. Trump in 2016 and George W. Bush in 2000 also did not win the popular vote, but it is still pretty unusual in historical terms. Indeed, before Mr. Bush won, the last Presidential winner not to win the popular vote was Benjamin Harrison in 1888.
The divergence between the popular and electoral vote is primarily driven by the emergence of California, the state with largest number of popular and electoral votes, as a strong Democratic bastion. Before the 1992 election won by Bill Clinton, California was largely a swing state that leaned Republicans (for example, Republicans carried California in the close elections of 1960, 1968 and 1976). However, as California became heavily Democratic in years after 1992, the result was that Democrats effectively “wasted” millions of popular votes since (with a couple of exceptions) all of a state’s electoral votes are awarded to the winner in that state, whether the win is by one vote or by millions. So, in 2016 Hillary Clinton won California by about 4 million votes, which carried her to a popular vote plurality of 3 million nationally, but she was unable to win the key battleground states, and she wound up losing the election.
The upshot of this is former Vice President Biden will likely have to win the popular vote by upwards of 3 percent to have a solid shot to win the requisite number of elector-
al votes. Right now, he is currently well above that number in the Real Clear Politics Average, with a lead of about 10 percent, a good sign for him. On the other hand, his average lead in the battleground states is at 5 percent, right where Hillary Clinton stood in 2016. That is not such a good omen.
A related wild card is if the electoral college is equally divided at 269 votes. This is not as far fetched as it seems. For example, if President Trump wins the same states he won in 2016 (including Wisconsin), but loses Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona, there would be an exact tie, unless he gets one elector in Maine, which splits its votes by Congressional district. If a tie were to happen, the next House of Representatives chooses the candidate, based on one vote for each state delegation, a formula that currently favors Republicans.
Other wild cards are related to the Covid pandemic. More voters will be voting by mail, with such voting much more popular among Democrats than Republicans. Without delving into the argument about mail ballot fraud, these ballots are rejected by election officials for irregularities more often than in person ballots and there can be significant delays in counting them. If the race proves to be close, as I believe it will, we may not know a definitive winner on November 3.
In addition, Covid has a number of other effects on the way this race is being contested, and not just the lack of big rallies on the Democratic side. College towns are not as well populated because of remote learning and this may adversely affect Democrats. On the other hand, seniors, usually a strong demographic for Republicans, seem dissatisfied with the federal response to the virus and are leaning more Democratic than usual.
Because of these wild cards, and a number of others, this is likely to be a particularly difficult election to predict. Stay tuned.
The fellow on the left is the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and the 16 year old on the right helping Lindbergh put on his parachute is George Dade. Who? This photograph was taken in 1928 at Curtiss Field (the western edge of Roosevelt Air Field) along Clinton Road. Lindbergh was already world famous from his historic flight across the Atlantic the previous May. George Dade was a kid who lived at Curtiss Field and worked there as he went to high school. He was an eyewitness to aviation history in those years. He would become a pilot and worked in aviation most of his life. In 1987, George Dade was inducted into the Long Island Hall of Fame as the “Father of Long Island’s Cradle of Aviation Museum.”
BY KAREN RUBIN DAVE E. LEIBERMAN & LAINI MIRANDA
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The ambitious New York Empire State Trail is taking shape, linking and connecting and improving existing trails for a 750-mile network that will enable bikers, hikers, recreational users go from New York City to the Canadian border, and from Buffalo to Albany. And it seems like it is on track for completion by the end of the year, when it would become the longest multi-use state trail in the nation.
We headed out to one of the trails, Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, newly incorporated in the Empire State Trail, with signage and improvements (new trestles, bridges, widened paths, improved drainage), from New Paltz, which itself is a hub for some marvelous multi-use trails that collectively form the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (www. ny.gov/empire-state-trail/routesempire-state-trail).
It was pure delight. The linear trail through forests, beside and over rivers and creeks, passed dramatic rock formations, is 22 miles long (so 44 miles, out and back). Because of time limitations (and the fact the trail has some closures north of the Rosendale Trestle, midweek, for improvements that are expected to be completed in October, check the site), we only went seven miles north from the parking lot at Sojourner
Biking over the Rosendale Trestle, 150 feet above the water, on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, part of the New York Empire State Trail © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com
Truth Park in New Paltz, but can’t wait to return to do the rest, another 7 miles north to Kingston, and 7 miles south to Gardiner. The northern half of the trail, from New Paltz to Kingston, has been incorporated into the Empire State Trail, with new signs and improvements.
The sights are marvelous, and the trail very pleasant.
We find our way from the New York Thruway to the Sojourner Truth Park along the Wallkill River (where you can rent kayaks), park the car and set off, north.
We soon come to a repurposed train station, now the Rail Trail Cafe, right on the trail.
About a mile north of the village, the trail crosses the Wallkill River on the Springtown Truss Bridge, featured in the movie “A Quiet Place” with magnificent views.
In Rosendale, the most memorable feature of the trail can be found, the Rosendale Trestle. This 940-foot-long continuous truss bridge carries the trail 150-feet high over the Rondout Creek, and spans both route 213 and the former Delaware and Hudson Canal.
We ride a little further north beyond the Rosendale Trestle and come to the Binnewater Historic District where local quarries produced Rosendale cement. Here we
see magnificent rock formations –what looks like a cave from which it feels as if air conditioning were flowing and we sit on a boulder to have a snack before turning back.
Notes about the trail say that were we able to continue biking north, we would come to great views of Third Lake, Fourth Lake, and Fifth Lake before passing under Interstate 87 alongside Hickory Bush Road. The northernmost stretch of the trail runs through a scenic forested area before reaching its terminus at a parking area off of New York State Route 32 just south of Kingston.
Riding back, we come to the Café in the Woods, set up for musical performances, where you can purchase food from what looks like a gypsy caravan, and an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning stove.
Here is where we see Happy Trails Bike Rental (917-443-3600; call in advance) set up right on the trail, (you should call in advance to make sure he’s around). (There are a couple of bike rental shops in the area).
It’s late afternoon by the time we ride back south to the Sojourner Truth Park, but if we had time, we would have wanted to complete the trail the further 7 miles to Gardiner.
The southern end of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is at Denniston Road in the Ulster County town of Gardiner. True to the corridor’s original use as a rail line, the trail is generally flat. However, especially at this southern end, the trail is unpaved and best suited in the sumOctober 16, 2020
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mer for hikers or for bicycles with wider tires. (Information at Walkillvalleylt. org, 845-255-2761 and www.traillink. com/trail-itinerary/wallkill-valleyrail-trail)
New Paltz Hub for Trails
New Paltz has become a regional hub for trails, with the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail running as the spine through the village. To the east, carrying the Empire State Trail up from New York City, is the Hudson Valley Rail Trail (which I have done in the past and found fantastic). This trail connects with the Walkway Over The Hudson’s western end in Highland –which has become one of New York State’s most popular attractions - and
as a part of the Empire State Trail’s investment, was recently extended from its previous terminus in the town of Lloyd all the way through to New Paltz where it connects with the Wallkill. Running west from New Paltz, River-to-Ridge Trail (www.openspaceinstitute.org/places/river-to-ridgetrail) which only opened in 2018, which we ride the following weekend - surprisingly hilly, gravel trail, about six miles long, that runs from the Wallkill River up through newly protected lands adjacent to fields, to 90 miles of carriage road trails on the grounds of the Mohonk Preserve, Mohonk Mountain House and Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Empire State Trail
About 400 miles of the Empire State
Trail network had already existed –including the absolutely fantastic Erie Canalway, 326 miles from Buffalo to Albany. Most notable is the work done to connect the trails on the north-south routes, from New York City (where you can ride the fabulous Hudson River Park), all the way up to Canada. This involved some 60 different construction projects. When the full 750 miles of continuous route is finished, it will be the longest multi-use state trail in the nation. (see www.ny.gov/programs/ empire-state-trail)
More information from Parks & Trails NY (ptny.org). (Next Cycle the Erie scheduled July 11-18, 2021).
Also, Rails to Trails Conservancy (railstotrails.org) which is advocating for the Great American Rail-Trail
which would link up 3,700-miles of multi-use trails from Washington DC to Washington State (www.railstotrails. org/greatamericanrailtrail/vision).
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BY CARRIE SCHWAB-POMERANTZ
Dear Readers: I have an unusual question for you: If your kids could learn about paying off a mortgage or controlling debt by playing a fantasy online game, would you give them a bit more screen time? How about fighting zombies and saving the world from aliens while making smart financial decisions? If you’re not a gamer, that probably sounds a bit crazy. But if you’ve heard about games like “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” or “Misadventures in Money Management,” you may know what I’m talking about. The recently released “Animal Crossing,” for example, is getting a lot of attention, and not just for the usual reasons. It actually teaches players about basic financial concepts in a way that kind of sneaks up on them as they get involved in buying and selling real estate and goods, building infrastructure -- even investing.
Using games to teach money and finance isn’t new, but as video games become more sophisticated -- and concern about screen time becomes more of an issue in households where everyone is sheltering in place -- I think it could make sense for parents to turn what often is a battleground into an opportunity.
Studies have suggested that playing video games can actually improve decision-making skills, memory and strategic thinking. Take this a step further and it’s not hard to see how games that include sophisticated virtual economies can help players make better real-life financial decisions.
For instance, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” includes a market that
makes the concept of buying low and selling high real as players use in-game, virtual currency to buy a particular commodity (in this case, turnips) at varying prices. The goal, of course, is to sell them at a higher price. But investing is only one financial activity. There are all types of lifelike transactions, from making mortgage payments to buying furniture to setting up a store -even saving in a bank that offers interest at changing rates to reflect current times.
Success in the game requires an understanding of supply and demand, smart spending, wise management of your game currency and more. Does that sound like fun? Yes! Does it sound like life? Yes, again!
There Are Financial Literacy Games for All Ages
But you don’t have to rely on the latest video game craze to get your kids -- or yourself -- involved. Realizing the potential of games to bring financial literacy to life, nonprofit organizations like Next Gen Personal Finance, or NGPF, have developed several financial games to teach practical money skills to students. NGPF is just one of many. Here are a few more to explore:
-- The FINRA Investor Education Foundation created the “Con ‘Em If You Can” game to teach middle school through college players how to recognize and defend against fraud. It also offers games directed at adults such as “Moneytopia,” which poses real-life financial situations people may face over a 40-year period.
-- “The Stock Market Game,” supported by SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association), gives high school students the chance to invest a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio.
-- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers “Misadventures in Money Management,” a game particularly for military service members on how to avoid financial pitfalls.
-- The Council of Economic Education has partnered with the makers of “Minecraft: Education Edition” to help teachers show students how economic decisions make a positive or negative impact on their built environment.
And the list goes on. Whether you’re a football fan or a classic comic book lover, there’s a financially focused video game that will not only keep you engaged but also help you improve your financial skills.
A Lot of Fun -- and a Bit of Caution
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not advocating that you give in when your kids push for more screen time. My husband and I have two grown boys who loved (and still love) their game time. I can identify with the frustrations many parents go through with managing their children’s love for gaming. My husband and I nearly tore our hair out trying to reduce screen time when they were younger.
But maybe you can use some of these financial video games as a bargaining chip -- giving them screen time for the right type of game. That in itself could be kind of a financial lesson. You might even tie some of the lessons they learn online to real-life experiences with their own money, helping them earn, save and budget for things they want. As with any online activity, set up parental controls as appropriate, and help your child take steps to protect passwords and personal information to avoid hacking and fraudsters.
However, when it comes to actual investing, I caution everyone to remem-
ber that it’s not a game. Online investing apps can make it easy to play, but financial decisions -- especially when investing -- are serious business. I’m all for making financial learning fun, but when it comes to managing real money, be sure to use all the critical and strategic thinking skills you may have learned in the virtual world to make well-thought out decisions that actually make sense in real life.
Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Certified Financial Planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of “The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty.” Read more at http://schwab.com/book. You can email Carrie at askcarrie@schwab.com. The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. .
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BY CLAIRE LYNCH
Fall has always been my favorite season and once again I am happily reminded why. It’s that in-between season between summer and winter. It’s when there are cooler temperatures and the humidity and dew points drop - but it’s not cold yet. I can wear a light jacket or my favorite sweater and be as comfortable as can be as my family and I go apple picking or searching for fresh cider from offthe-road mills. Taking long walks amidst piles of newly-fallen leaves is also a fun thing to do in this autumnal season. Soon my azalea bushes will shed their leaves as they prepare to go dormant for the winter but this is fall:
It’s Halloween time and what better time is there for watching “The Good Witch’s Destiny” which came out in 2013. Here’s the plot: All Cassie Nightingale wants for her birthday is for her family and friends to be together. While her husband, Jake, suggests having a nice dinner at a fancy restaurant in their hometown of Middleton, Cassie would rather have a party at The Grey House, with all her loved ones in attendance. As Cassie’s special day is approaching, her stepdaughter Lori discovers disturbing parallels between Cassie and Cassie’s great aunt, nicknamed the Grey Lady, who disappeared at her own birthday party years before. With signs of a curse looming over her, Cassie has to conjure up more than a little magic to make things right again. Is there birthday magic in the air or is it a birthday curse? This is the perfect time of year to watch a family-friendly movie that has lots of mysteries to be solved.
Author Dorothea Benton Frank was born in 1951 on Sullivan’s Island, S.C., near Charleston. She went on to graduate from the Fashion Institute of America in Atlanta, Ga., and lived in Montclair, N.J., with her husband, Peter, who is a New York investment banker.
Frank was a nationally recognized volunteer fundraiser for the arts and education, and an advocate of literacy programs and women’s issues. I read Dorothea Benton Frank’s 2018 novel called “By Invitation Only” and thought her description of setting the Thanksgiving Day table in her home in a special way was great. Here is an excerpt:
“... The table looked beautiful ... My mother’s flatware had belonged to her grandmother of many generations ago, having escaped the Civil War by being buried in a barrel behind the barn. Every southern family I had ever known had a story like that. It was just as likely that years ago someone bought it at an estate sale. But beside the land we farmed, her silver was still our most valuable possession, although at this point it was showing signs of wear.
“The edges of the spoons were worn thin
from use and some of the knives were a little loose in their handles. But I loved it anyway, maybe more because of its age. Placing the forks and knives around the table always gave me a moment of pause. This was the thing about family heirlooms: humble or grand, they made the past alive again. Whether it was a spoon or a locket, a shoehorn or an old Bible, when I held these objects in my hands, I could imagine my great-great-grandparents or someone’s ancestors going about their day. And I loved the thought of them setting the table for Thanksgiving, just as I was now ...”
The Franks bought a house on Sullivan’s Island a few years ago after her mother passed away and she realized she wanted to keep some roots in that area for her extended family so they divided their time between New Jersey and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Dorothea Benton Frank started writing books in 1993. She wrote 20 novels set in the Charleston area including the well-known “Porch Lights” published in 2012. Dorothea Benton Frank died in Manhattan on September 2, 2019, at the age of 67.
When it’s cold outside and I’m comfortable inside but yearning for a nice hot coffee latte, I pull out my blender and make it myself. The result is almost as good as going to my favorite coffee shop. My recipe: Make a cup of coffee as you normally would and pour into a blender. I suggest letting the freshly-made coffee cool for a few minutes if you’re pouring it into a plastic blender. Add 1 teaspoon of refined coconut oil to the blender and blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture lightens in color and becomes frothy. Add any extras you’d like including sweetener, creamer and cinnamon and give it a quick blend for another 15 seconds. Enjoy your freshly made coffee latte. While I like taking a drive and meeting friends at the local coffee shop to catch up on the news, when the weather is blustery, that warrants being indoors and watching a great movie.
Some brioche goes well with a latte - and I didn’t even have to bake the brioche. While food shopping one day recently I found a loaf of brioche with vanilla custard inside in the pastry aisle of my local supermarket that was delicious. Drinking the latte and having a slice of the brioche - for breakfast, as an after dinner dessert or as a mid-afternoon snack hit the spot on these fall days. The air is cool and the days are shorter. They were a good pick me up. One popular theory claims that it was invented by Norman Vikings who settled in France in the 9th century and brought the secrets of making butter with them. The word “brioche” first appeared in print in 1404, and the name is believed to be derived from bris and hocher, meaning to knead and to stir.
As I sit beside the fireplace I sip my
BY TOM MARGENAU
President Donald Trump’s ongoing battle with the U.S. Postal Service and its funding has a small fraction of elderly Social Security recipients worried that there may be future disruptions to the delivery of their Social Security checks.
“Wait a minute!” I can hear many of you saying. “What do you mean by ‘delivery’ of their checks. Doesn’t everybody get their Social Security benefits by direct deposit nowadays?” Well, actually, no. And therein lies a story.
Direct deposit and other forms of electronic banking are so commonplace today that most of us hardly give the process a second thought. But more than a few of us are old enough to remember a time when all of this was a “new fangled technology” that we were not entirely sure we could trust.
I think back to my early days working for the Social Security Administration. Like all federal employees, we got a paycheck every two weeks. And for the first dozen or so years of my career, it was indeed a paycheck in the form of a paper check.
It was back in the very early 1980s that the SSA finally got around to sending our bimonthly salary to us via direct deposit. And I clearly remember more than a little anxiety when that happened. I was working in the local Social Security office in Boise, Idaho, at the time. On payday, a couple of my co-workers and I used to enjoy our twice-monthly stroll to the local bank. (That was primarily because the Boise Ballet Co., with huge street-side windows, was right next to the bank. After depositing our checks in the bank, we would go next store and stare through those big windows at the beautiful ballerinas like little boys with their noses pressed against the glass front of a candy store! Gosh, I loved going to cash my paycheck! But I digress!)
Anyway, this direct deposit stuff was new. And for the first couple of months after it started, I would very carefully check my bank account every two weeks to make sure that the mysterious process worked and my money really was there. Of course, over time, I (and millions of other people) learned that direct deposit was reliable and dependable.
Fast-forward a number of years later and the SSA, working with the Treasury Department, decided that all new Social Security claimants would be required to use direct deposit. And at the same time, they offered a direct deposit option to all existing Social Security beneficiaries.
So, why didn’t they force it on everybody? After all, it’s simple and efficient. And it saves money. It costs almost nothing to push a button and have your money deposited into your bank account. But all the costs involved in
printing, handling and mailing a paper check come out to about 50 cents each. Multiply that by millions of Social Security beneficiaries and you can see why the government was encouraging direct deposit.
But one of the main reasons why direct deposit wasn’t forced on everyone was that studies showed there was a hardcore group of people out there, mostly very old senior citizens, who just didn’t trust the process. They either didn’t like banks or they just were not comfortable with the idea of electronic money. They liked to see and feel that paper Social Security check in their hands every month.
You can still find some of these people. I do -- every time I go to the grocery store. It always seems that I get stuck in the checkout line where there is a little old lady in front of me who is writing a check for her groceries. I mean, come on! Who writes checks for groceries anymore?
The point is those hardcore traditionalists are out there. That’s why they made direct deposit optional for existing Social Security beneficiaries. And thousands of old folks opted for the old fashioned “snail mail” delivery of their Social Security checks. Even today, there are still about 500,000 people who get paper checks. That sounds like a lot. But it is less than 1% of Social Security’s beneficiary base of 61 million recipients.
Still, there are a half-million pieces of U.S. Treasury Department paper going out in the mail every month to all these people. And as I said at the beginning, these folks are starting to worry that political problems at the postal service could lead to punctuality problems with their Social Security checks.
So, if you have a little old grandma out there who still gets a paper check, talk to her about the joys of electronic fund transfers and the ease of online banking. Oh, and also tell her to stop writing checks and start using a bankcard to pay for her groceries!
On a related note, here’s a message to the guy who sends me emails all the time telling me to stop referring to Social Security payments as “checks.” For example, I might tell someone, “You will get your first Social Security check in October.”
Whenever I do that, he fires off an email to me yelling at me for using the word “check.” He’ll say something like: “People don’t get checks. They get electronic payments sent to their bank account.”
Initially, I replied saying that I really didn’t mean to say “check” as in an actual paper check. And after a few more email exchanges, I started replying with a message along these lines: “C’mon, buddy, get real. When I tell someone they will be getting a Social Security check next month, they totally under-
stand that I do not mean they will get a paper check in the mail. They know I mean they will get their benefits deposited into their bank account.”
But his emails keep coming. So, here is my new message: “Hey, pal, enough already. From now on, when I say your Social Security ‘check,’ let’s just make
believe I’m talking to one of the 500,000 oldsters out there who actually get a paper check.”
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
Demand for homes has never been higher, especially for those 400,000+ families and individuals who have exited New York City as well as a multitude of others who have left major cities since March 2020. They are all seeking out less denser populations out on Long Island, Westchester, upstate and around the U.S. due to the severity and the current spiking of Covid-19 as well as getting more for their money, superior schools without paying for private education and a more peaceful, tranquil, safe and enjoyable atmosphere and life.
This is a monumental mindset change and a possible “once in a lifetime” moment in time for homeowners and those sellers who see the amazing selling opportunity to be able to receive an excellent price on their homes, condos and coops and the possibility, due to the lowest inventory in 30 years (supply is currently 17% lower in 2020 compared with 2019) of potentially having an emotional bidding war by hungry buyers.
According to a report in the “Real Deal” magazine, and Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel, who authored the report “The spring market was kicked down the road because of the shutdown” who tracks all the statistics on real estate in NYC and Long Island. The Hamptons median sale prices were up 9% over the first quarter to $1,080,000 an increase of 27% over the same quarter in 2019. Also another reason for such a large exodus from NYC and other Urban areas across the U.S. is due to the fact that a majority of school children are doing their education online as well as 100,000,000 (a little less than 1/3 of the U.S. popula-
tion have been forced to work from home since March). The other factor that has truly moved and escalated our real estate market is the lowest interest rates in the past 50 years. Rates for a conventional mortgage are being approved and being provided to those with have consistent, stable and steady income, pristine credit, and low debt to income ratios. As of this column here are the rates as per Bankrate.com:
Those whose jobs and businesses that have been greatly affected due to our current pandemic are having a much more difficult time in getting a mortgage approval and deals are being lost. Banks are getting much more critical and careful in whom they
are lending to and worry about whose job or business will be next to be cut or fail through no fault of their own. I believe and feel our government (the House and Senate need to get their stuff together!) to step up to the plate and put their “big boy” and “big girl” pants on and have some serious dialogue and conversations and pass the next stimulus program(s) to alleviate or at least minimize the tragic effects on our economy and assist in saving restaurants, small businesses and of course the airline industry too! (They just laid off 16,000 people) Major bankruptcies are occurring weekly. The overwhelming fact that life as we know it has probably, (but I hope not forever), changed and those that have pivoted in their businesses will be the new success stories. Many of them are out here right now searching, analyzing, deciding and making offers and purchasing their “next place to call home.” While interest rates are so extremely low, this is the moment in time to “pull the trigger” and really consider selling, investing and purchasing homes, HOA’s, condos, coops and investment properties.
As they say some watch it happen, some think it might happen and then there are those that make it happen! Most important the demand is here and people want out of the cities and their intense and in many situations highly infected populations and are migrating to the “burbs.”
So Mr. & Mrs. Seller could you find or create a better time to downsize and
cut your expenses? I doubt it! I surely wouldn’t want you to wait and then call me and have you say, Phil you were right! It’s I should have, I could have, but I didn’t do it! Think of the massive equity you have built up in your home, waiting could be detrimental to it, so why not cash out today and list your home while the market is hot? I know you feel comfortable, roots in the community, kids, friends and local relationships nearby and this is your life your comfort zone and I get it and agree! For those in that environment, absolutely stay put! But for everyone else grab the cash and run for all we need is one major event (although I do not think the presidential election will have a major effect on the value or the sales of homes locally or around the U.S. except for the effects of what the Covid-19 pandemic has done and will be doing this winter and next spring in those populated and crowded cities. Don’t be a Monday morning quarterback! It’s time!
Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S). Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email and cell number and he will call or email you back. For a “free” 15 minutes consultation, he can be reached by Cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions or concerns.
Dear Mary: I offered to do flower arrangements for a very small family wedding. The bride donated $100 for the flowers. I offered to pay for any additional floral costs as my wedding gift to the couple. Unfortunately, I underestimated the additional cost for the flowers, and it looks as if I will be going way over my budget for this gift. Do you have the social etiquette solution for me so I do not have to invest any more of my own money? I do not know how to say my wedding gift is completed but the cost of flowers is not. -- Name Withheld
Dear Name Withheld: This is a tough situation and an expensive lesson you will never have to learn again. Ethically, you have no choice but to complete the task and your gift to the couple as you offered
in the beginning. Is there a chance you could find another to assist in paying for this gift? If so, be sure to write a note to let the bride and groom know that person participated in their gift. Next time, decide on a limit at the beginning so everyone has the same expectations.
Dear Mary: I have started a contingency fund for unexpected events and emergencies in the top drawer of my dresser. Where do you recommend I keep it? Thanks. -- Julie M.
Dear Julie: Good for you! While that drawer might keep your money safe from outsiders, it’s very convenient for you. Maybe too convenient. I suggest that you open a savings account as soon as possible to put some space between you and the stash.
A bank or a credit union are good
options, but there will be a minimum required amount to get started. An online savings account is a great idea, because you will earn the highest rate of interest without any minimum deposits or balance requirements. I like Ally Bank. Check them out. You’ll see how easy it is to open an online savings account. Then you can start feeding it regularly.
Dear Mary: We will need a new stove soon. According to preliminary pricing, it will cost about $1,200 to replace. We’ve just moved in, and I am not sure when (or whether) we will be remodeling the kitchen. What are your suggestions for a cheap stopgap option? Sears wants $600 to fix the problems with the current oven. They advised getting a new one instead, because it is 15 years old. -- Cristy M.
Dear Cristy: I’d go with getting your current stove repaired. Let’s say you remodel in five years. If you opt for a new stove now, you may feel compelled to design your new kitchen around a five-yearold stove you purchased to fit an existing space. By repairing your current stove, you’ll save money now and also give yourselves more options when it’s time to start over. A lot can happen in five years. I wonder whether your salesman was thinking more about his commission than your best interests when he suggested you should buy a new stove.
Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a lifestyle blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM
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Saturday, October 24
9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Garden City Public Library will sponsor a free Document Shredding Event in the Library Parking Lot from 9:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.
Protect yourself from identity theft! Bring your bills, statements, and sensitive documents to this free and secure shredding event. This shredding event is for personal papers with a limit of 3 bags or boxes per person. Documents from businesses and medical practices will not be allowed. Paper clips and staples will be accepted, but other non-paper materials such as metal, batteries, and electronics will not be allowed. Don’t miss this opportunity to safely dispose of your paperwork in the eco-friendly way! Registration is not necessary and documents will be shredded on a first come first serve basis. For more information, please refer to the Library’s website www.gardencitypl.org.
Celebrate the Sweetest Day, this Saturday, October 17 with the Baking Coach! Learn to make Linzer tarts, a classic sweet treat. This short, fun prerecorded workshop will teach you and the whole family how to make a delicious dessert cookie to enjoy on any day of the year, but especially on a special
From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library! Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!
day to celebrate with those you love. A recipe will also be provided. This virtual workshop will debut on the Library's website www.gardencitypl.org at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 17. If you miss the debut, you can access it for 30 days in the Virtual Library in the cooking section. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. All are welcome!
The Garden City Public Library is excited to announce Project Charlie, a series of in-person, outdoor programs for pre-K–Grade 12! When patrons see a flyer in the Library or a post on our social media pages or our website with our groundhog mascot, Charlie, they will know that the Library is announcing one or more additional outdoor programs. Participants should bring a blanket or chair to sit on for outdoor programs. In addition they must wear a mask and remain six feet apart from the Librarian, programmer, and other participants at all times. In the event of rain, participants will be contacted with a rain date. Registration with a library card on Eventkeeper will be required for these programs. Project Charlie programs are based on weather forecasts and may be added or canceled with little notice, so check back regularly on our website and social media pages for Project Charlie outdoor program announcements!
Thursday, October 22, 11:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
This LIVE storytime to be held outdoors on Library grounds is for children ages 2 ½ –5 (no kindergarten) and a caregiver. Registration with a Library Card on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ) is underway. Each child attending must be registered separately. Please bring a mat or towel to sit on. Social distancing rules will be followed. Registration will begin on Tuesday, October 13,
NOTICE OF FORMATION
Notice of formation of PRESTIGE BOOKKEEPING SERVICE LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/17/2020. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 142 N Grove Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580 Purpose: Bookkeeping and Any lawful purpose.
GC 1124
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Treasurer of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, has filed in the office of the Village Clerk at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York, a statement showing in detail all revenues and expenditures (Annual
2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Halloween with A Time for Kids, A
Thursday, October 29th, 10:30–11 a.m.
This fun interactive program is for children ages 2 ½ –5 (no kindergarten) and an adult. It will be held outside on Library grounds. The rain date is October 30. Registration with a Library Card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required and begins Tuesday, October 20 at 10 a.m. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. There must be a separate registration for each child you wish to attend. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Each registrant will receive a craft to do at home. Social distance rules will be in effect.
Virtual Programming -
The Children’s Room is offering virtual programming on Zoom as well as recorded programming. Registration online on Eventkeeper is required at www.gardencitypl. org.
Live Zoom programming includes:
STORYTIMES FOR AGES
2½–5 YEARS OLD & CAREGIVER Mondays, November 2 & December 7 @ 11:30 a.m.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS: (Books are available for pick-up at the Library)
Registration started September 29 at 10 a.m.
Grades 3-5: Tuesday, October 27 @ 4:00 p.m.–4:40 p.m. “ The One and Only Ivan ” by
Katherine Applegate
DISNEY: TRUE & FALSE TRIVIA (For Grades K & 1 Only)
Wednesday, December 2 @ 4:00 p.m.–4:40 p.m. Registration begins November 24 at 10 a.m.
Patrons will have the opportunity to view the premiere program at the time of its debut on the website (www.gardencitypl.org) and will also have multiple viewing opportunities of the program in the Virtual Library for at least 30 days after the initial program. Please check the website for details. Below is a list of recorded programs with premiere dates:
A TIME FOR KIDS
(No registration required)
Nov. 4: Baby Start (0-17mos) BAKING COACH: All Grades (No registration required)
Nov. 1: Edible Cookie Dough
Dec. 1: Cookies and Cream Cupcakes ARTS AND CRAFTS WITH THERESA MARITATO Grades K-8
(No registration required)
Nov. 1: Bee Mine Cupcakes
Dec. 1: Snowman Mason Jars PLAY HOORAY
Ages 2½–5 and Caregiver (No registration required)
Oct. 19: Tape 1: Imagine Fun Everyday
Nov. 23: Tape 2: Transportation FUN SCIENCE WITH CHRIS BUCHMAN (Grades K–8) (No registration required)
Nov. 6: Tie Dye Dec. 4: Gingerbread/Bread in a Bag Tweens
TWEEN PROGRAMS
(Grades 4-7) Live via Zoom. From 5:00 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Registration on Eventkeeper at www. gardencitypl.org is required .
Thurs. Nov. 12: Book Discussion“Refugee” by Alan Gratz Tues. Dec. 8: Snowflake Craft
Library Hours and Services
The Library is open for contactless EXPRESS Pickup and in-Library browsing seven days a week, Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m. 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.
Update Document - AUD) of said Village for the fiscal year June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020, together with a statement of outstanding indebtedness as of May 31, 2020. Said statements will be available for inspection by any persons interested during the regular business hours in said office.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY
Karen M. Altman
Village Clerk
Dated: October 13, 2020
Garden City, New York
The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk,
as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons in need of any special accommodation for a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at:
351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
GC 1126 1X 10/16
NOTICE OF FORMATION
Notice of formation of 1610 N.
COPELAND, LLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/09/2020. N.Y. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY
shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC at 135 Whitehall Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose of LLC:
To engage in any lawful act or activity.
GC 1127
6X 10/16, 23,30,11/06,13,20
NOTICE OF FORMATION
Notice of formation of 1620 N. COPELAND, LLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/09/2020. N.Y. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC at 135 Whitehall Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose of LLC:
To engage in any lawful act or activity.
GC 1128
6X 10/16,23,30,11/06,13,20
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Garden City Public 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. Patrons are welcome to come into the Library to browse and borrow items or to chec k out items using the contactless EXPRESS Pickup service seven days a week. TThe hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m. At all times and in all areas of the library, masks worn over the nose and mouth are required and 6 feet social distancing is in place for all staff and visitors. Desk partitions and floor markings have been installed for safe checkout and
reference assistance.
Following safety procedures for materials handling, library materials may be returned outside the Library in the front book drop (all items except museum passes accepted) or inside the Library lobby on carts marked “RETURN ITEMS; NO DONATIONS.” Returned materials will be checked-in following a 96-hour quarantine period, but will be backdated to the date the item was returned. All fines will be waived through October 31st.
The Lower Level Media Center, Step Down Cafe and rest rooms are open. The Computer Center and computer areas throughout the Library remain closed. Meeting rooms and study rooms are also closed. Consuming food and beverages is
not allowed in the Cafe or elsewhere in the Library. Congregating in groups is not allowed. Occupancy limits for social distancing are enforced. The Library reserves the right to require visitors to leave who are not following these rules. In addition to virtual programming on zoom and recorded video for adults, young adults and children, the Library is also offering in-person outdoor programs for children and young adults from PreK through Grade 12. The Project Charlie in-person outdoor programs are announced through flyers in the Library, social media posts, and on the website with the symbol of the mascot Charlie, the groundhog. Participants should bring a blanket or chair to sit on for outdoor
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programs. In addition they must wear a mask and remain six feet apart from the Librarian, programmer, and other participants at all times. In the event of rain, participants will be contacted with a rain date. Project Charlie programs are based on weather forecasts and may be added or canceled with little notice, so check back regularly on the website (www.gardencitypl.org) and social media pages for outdoor program announcements and updates.
The Library Board and the Director are continuing to review safety procedures based on public-health conditions, building safety, staffing, and support service to ensure the safety of the public and the staff.
Frank J. Kiernan
Frank J. Kiernan, 88, a 54-year resident of Garden City, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 8, 2020, surrounded by his family. Frank was married to his wife, Joan, for 67 years. They shared an incredibly devoted family of seven daughters: Deborah, Patricia, Barbara, Laura, Kathryn, Janice and Amy; son-inlaws he loved as his own; sixteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Frank built a successful career at Bloomingdales in New York City, where he worked for 40 years. He began in the
mailroom and retired as Executive Vice President in 1987. He spent his retirement years traveling and enjoying his family and friends. He was an extremely intelligent man, evident in his frequent Letters to the Editor for this paper, where he brought attention to important matters to the town, with his own style and wit. Frank’s sense of humor was unmatched and his genuine warmth and friendship extended to all that knew him. He was a kind and beloved member of the community, known as the mayor of Roxbury Road. No one passed him out on his front porch without receiving a proper hello and an interested ear on all that was going on in their lives. He loved Garden City, as a place he proudly raised his own children, but also as a witness to the next generations of children ride bikes, play in yards and enjoy his beautiful town. He will be sorely missed, as he was an incredible man, but his wisdom and devotion to his family and friends will forever endure in their memories.
~…And until we meet again, May you keep safe in the gentle loving arms of God.~
Visitation will be held at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, NY, on Thursday October 15th from 4pm to 8pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anne’s Church in Garden City, NY, on Friday, October 16th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Sheldon Rose
Graham Sheldon Rose, beloved husband, father, and brother died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 85.
Graham was born August 5, 1935 in Mineola, NY to the late George Childs Rose and Doris Sheldon Rose. He graduated from Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and went on to get his BA from Brown University. It was at this time that he enlisted in the United States Navy
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and ultimately served as LtJg aboard the USS Miller DD-535 Destroyer. Upon his honorable discharge in 1960, he earned his JD from Harvard Law School.
Graham spent his life serving others, whether it was working as a lawyer until his final weeks of life or servings as a trustee and deacon for many years at the Garden City Community Church and later serving as deacon at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
Graham loved the outdoors, priding himself in becoming a Master Naturalist with the Historic Rivers Naturalist Program of Williamsburg. He spent much of his time volunteering with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, determined to clean the waters by growing and maintaining his own oysters in the Lafayette River.
Graham is preceded in death by his parents and son, Andrew Lohnes Rose.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy and daughter, Virginia Rose; sister, Margaret Yates; sisterin-law, Virginia Gale; nieces, Susan Lee, Sarah Pease, Katrina Dean, Sharon Harris and Janet Addis; and many great nieces and nephews.
Graham will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Bucktrout Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
With Chef Rob through the Library
Where would fall be without a sweet pumpkin treat? On Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m., Chef Rob Scott will demonstrate and share his recipe for delicious pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies. Pumpkin, spices and chocolate chips will make this cookie everybody’s favorite fall treat and dessert! This is the last in the series of Chef Rob’s virtual fall cooking demon-
strations. Each demonstration has included a downloadable PDF recipe. Watch this special Chef Rob Scotts class on the Library’s website www. gardencitypl.org or the Garden City Library Facebook page on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. If you miss the class or have missed any of his others, feel free to watch them at a later time through the Virtual Library on the Garden City Library website or Facebook page.
On Zoom Through the Library
Join Nicole Borukov, MS, RDN, CDN from Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau on Zoom on Thursday, November 5 at 7 p.m. during National Diabetes Awareness Month to explore how our food choices affect our blood sugar. In this virtual interactive nutrition workshop, Nicole Borukov will discuss how to create a balanced plate, as well as the roles of fat and protein in your diet.
She will also present diabetes-friendly recipes. There will be time for questions and answers.
Online registration on Eventkeeper using your email address will begin on Thursday, October 22 at 10 a.m. Registration will close at 1 p.m. on the day of the program Thursday, November 5. 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 Library. All are welcome!
Come and join Mary Maguire on Zoom to take a visual tour of the amazing city of Florence on Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m. Go back in time to the Renaissance to walk the paths that Michelangelo and Ghiberti wandered. Perhaps it might inspire you to plan a future visit to what Mary Maguire fondly refers to as Disneyland for the Art Lover where beauty awaits you around every cor -
ner. Participants will receive a list of sights to see, books to read, videos to view, and more. Online registration on Eventkeeper using an email address began on Tuesday, October 6 at 10 a.m. Registration closes at 1 p.m. on the day of the program, Thursday, October 22nd. Participants will be emailed 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!
The Mental Health and Wellness Center at Molloy College will offer a Practicing Positivity Workshop on Thursday evening October 29 at 7 p.m. via Zoom through the Garden City Public Library. Presenters Theresa N. Eaves, clinical mental health counseling intern, and Kellyanne Brady, PhD, LMHC, clinic director of The Mental Health and Wellness Center at Molloy College, will focus on positive psychology with a discussion of the benefits of
practicing positivity. The participants will also learn strategies and techniques that can promote a positive mentality and improve overall well being. This program is open to all!
Online registration on Eventkeeper begins on Thursday, October 15 at 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. on the day of the program October 29. Register using your email. Participants will be emailed the Zoom login and link on the afternoon of the program. All are welcome to attend this special workshop!
Join us for Teen Crafternoon Pumpkin Decorating on Tuesday, October 20, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. The program is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6-12. This program is an outdoor Project Charlie Event. Project Charlie is a series of in-person outdoor programs for PreK-Grade 12! When patrons see a flyer in the library or a post on our social media pages or website with our groundhog mascot, Charlie, they will know we are announcing new outdoor programs.
This program was previously scheduled to be held on Zoom, but will now be held outdoors. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, October 22, 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play.
The program is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6-12. This program was previously scheduled to be held on Zoom, but will now be held outdoors. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) to participate. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Crafternoon: Pumpkin Decorating on Monday, October 26, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Try to decorate four cupcakes based on a surprise challenge before time runs out! Registrants will be asked to have four plain cupcakes prepared before the start of the program and also have decoration supplies available, such as frosting, icing, food dye, sprinkles, and candy., Registrants will be given the theme for the challenge at the start of the program and will then have 20 minutes to decorate their cupcakes based on the challenge. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 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, October 20 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.
For the month of October, participate in our social media challenges to earn community service! October’s challenges are as follows:
• Art: Draw or paint a picture of a villain or monster
• Writing: Write a scary story
• Food: Make a dish using pumpkin or candy as an ingredient
• Question of the Month: What’s your favorite Halloween memory?
• Reading: Read a horror, paranormal, or mystery book
If you participate in the challenges, earn community service credit by submitting so we can share it on our Facebook and Instagram pages!
Submit for the Art, Writing, Food, and Question of the Month Challenges here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/ social-media-submission/ Submit a 300 word book review for what you read for the Reading Challenge here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teen-review/
Learn how to make Superhero Marshmallows on a Stick with the Baking Coach during the month of September. Gather up your cooking supplies and learn from the Baking Coach how to make homemade these fun treats in this prerecorded video!
This program is for children's, tweens, and teens from Grades K-12 in Fall 2020, but can be viewed by all ages and is a joint program between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The video and recipe premiered on October 1 on our website at https://www.gardencitypl.org and will be available from the premiere date until October 30. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Learn how to make DIY Spooky Jars with Theresa Maritato during the month of October. Gather up your art supplies and learn from Theresa Maritato how to make spooky jars for Halloween in this prerecorded video! This program is for children's,
tweens, and teens from Grades K-12 in Fall 2020, but can be viewed by all ages and is a joint program between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The video and recipe premiered on October 1 on our website here: https://www.gardencitypl.org and will be available from the premiere date until October 30. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
“Refugee” by Alan Gratz on Zoom
Join us for a virtual meet-up, Tween Book Discussion: Refugee by Alan Gratz on Thursday, November 12, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Read the book “Refugee” by Alan Gratz, then grab some snacks and join us for a discussion! This program is for tweens entering Grades 4-7 in Fall 2020 only and is a joint program with the Tweens and Teens Department and Children’s Department.
We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration began on Tuesday, October 6. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Children's Room. 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.
Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed
Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. The Library is looking for teen reviewers to review books and media in the YA collection as well as digital content, such as ebooks and audiobooks, available on Nassau Digital Doorway. There might be a book you've already read in our physical or digital collection that you can write a review on!
Browse the physical collection here: http://encore.alisweb.org/
Browse the digital collection here: https://nassau.overdrive.com
Submit a review here: https://www. gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teen-review/
Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/category/teen-reviews/) as well as update our social media pages. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult
Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.
Teen-Created Social Media Content
Earn community service by submitting a photo, video, or other content for us to add to the Library’s Tweens and Teens Facebook and Instagram pages. Ideas for submissions include book reviews, artwork, poetry, short stories, personal essays, photos of food you’ve cooked or baked, or any other creative idea you have for content. Not all submissions will be used on our social media and submissions including photos of people are not allowed. Submit social media content here https://www.gardencitypl.org/ social-media-submission/
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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 and Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens
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.
If you are interested in helping to come up with some programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6-12. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/contactthe-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.
Let your voice be heard! Is there an issue in your community you want to discuss? Want to respond to something you saw in our paper? Then write a letter to our editor and bring it to everyone’s attention! Send your letter to editor@gcnews.com and we’ll publish it for you!
On October 6, the Finalists for the 2020 National Book Awards, one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the country, were announced in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature. The five Finalists in each category were selected by a distinguished panel of literary experts. Publishers submitted a total of 1,692 books for this year’s National Book Awards: 388 in Fiction, 609 in Nonfiction, 254 in Poetry, 130 in Translated Literature, and 311 in Young People’s Literature. Eight of the twenty-five Finalists are debuts. The winners will be announced on November 18 at the 71st National Book Awards Ceremony, which will be online this year.
The five Finalists in Fiction are: Rumaan Alam’s “Leave the World Behind”; Lydia Millet’s “A Children’s Bible”; Deesha Philyaw’s “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies”; Douglas Stuart’s “Shuggie Bain” and Charles Yu’s “Interior Chinatown.” The five Finalists in Nonfiction are: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s “The Undocumented Americans”; Les Payne and Tamara Payne’s “The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X”; Claudio Saunt’s “Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory”; Jenn Shapland’s “My Autobiography of Carson McCullers”
and Jerald Walker’ “How to Make a Slave and Other Essays.”
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.
“Iron Empires: Robber Barons, Railroads, and the Making of Modern America” by Michael Hiltzik (Released on August 11, 2020) Ever since Matthew Josephson eviscerated them in his book “The Robber Barons,” the railroad magnate have withstood an odorous reputation. The subjects of Hiltzik’s book include Jay Gould, Cornelius Vanderbilt, E.H. Harriman, and J.P. Morgan. Hiltzik asks whether they were visionaries who wanted to build
America or whether they were merely trying to exploit people for financial gain. Hiltzik depicts their impact on industry, trade, financial markets, the American economy, and the labor movement during the first 40 years of the development of the railroads.
“And in the End: The Last Days of the Beatles” by Ken McNab (Released on August 18, 2020) It was 50 years ago this year that the Beatles broke up as a musical group. McNab does a month by month depiction of the actions of the Beatles as a group and individually in 1969. The causes of the dissolution would include music, money, mood swings, management, marriage, and the Y word. McNab’s account reads like a diary, but his portrait leaves the reader with the feeling of reading a legal deposition or the recorded minutes of psychotherapy sessions. And in the end, the only thing left for the Beatles was to let it be.
“The Cold Millions” by Jess Walter (To be released on October 27, 2020) “The Cold Millions” is one of the most anticipated books of the fall season by the author of “Beautiful Ruins.” This historical fiction book is the entertaining story about two brothers swept up in the turbulent class warfare of the
early twentieth century. Described as an intimate story of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, and betrayal set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century America that eerily echoes our own time, “The Cold Millions” offers a portrait of a nation grappling with the chasm between rich and poor, between harsh realities and simple dreams. This new novel features an unforgettable cast of cops and tramps, suffragists and socialists, madams and murderers. The audio version of the book features a memorable multi- voiced cast who bring Walter’s storytelling power to life.
“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V. E. Schwab (Released on October 6, 2020) For readers of “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and “Life After Life,” “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” is New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab’s new genre-defying tour de force. The story begins in France in 1714, when in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a bargain to live forever and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Addie LaRue has an adventure that will span across centuries and continents, across history and art, as the young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world. But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, in New York City in 2014, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.
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The Children's Room hosted Play Hooray on October 1 on the lawn outside the Library as the kick off program in the Project
Children’s Librarian Donna Furey admired the sidewalk art drawn by a brother and sister at the Family Chalk Art event held outside the Library on Saturday October 10.
On Saturday, October 10, families participated in Family Chalk Art sponsored by the Children’s Room. This family program for children ages 2½ – 5th Grade and their fami -
Two girls brightened the Library’s walkway with their colorful sidewalk chalk art at the Family Chalk Art program hosted by the Children’s Room.
lies was a Project Charlie in-person outdoor event. Each family received chalk to decorate a square of sidewalk outside the Library.
Project Charlie programs are
A father and son had fun together at the Project Charlie Family Chalk Art Event. Project Charlie is a series of in-person outdoor events on the Library grounds for children and young adults.
announced through flyers in the Library, social media posts, and on the website with the symbol of the mascot Charlie, the groundhog. Participants must wear a mask and
remain six feet apart from the librarian, programmer, and other participants at all times.
On Wednesday November 4, at 1:30 p.m., at the Garden City Casino, the General Program Committee of the Community Club, will present Eddie and Jean Costello, with their Trash or Treasure lecture, that is informative and highly entertaining. If you are a fan of the Antique Roadshow you will enjoy the program. Audience members are encouraged to participate, and have the opportunity to watch others share their story, about the treasure
they brought for evaluation. There is a limit of 40 items, club members have first preference, and only one item per person for evaluation. If you wish to participate you must register by sending your name, phone number and what type of item you want appraised to Kathy McCormick, 107 South 5th Street, Bethpage N.Y. 11714. Deadline for registering is October 31, 2020.
The Community Club is a Philanthropic organization, organized
in 1919 at the instance of the National League for Women’s services, in order to perpetuate the community spirit created by wartime activities. The Community Club today is comprised of eight departments, Americanism/ Current events, Art, Community Service, Drama/Literature, Garden, Music, Studio and the Presidents Council. There are also many committees, trips, art classes and programs held throughout the season.
During this program, all coronavirus regulations will be observed. Everyone must wear a mask. Seating will be separated. Refreshments WILL NOT be served following the program. Please join the Club for this very interesting program. All are welcome. There is a $5 fee for guests. If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club please contact the club office at 516-746-0488 on Tues., Wed., or Thurs. between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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Mark your calendars! The club is hosting Fall Family Fest at St. Paul’s Cathedral lawn on Saturday, 10/24. Tickets are on sale now for both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. timeslots. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
The club is thrilled to team up with the Garden City Historical Society to co-host a “Trunk or Treat” Event on Halloween (10/31) morning. The event will take place at the Historical Society parking lot beginning at 10 a.m. More information on how to sign up for your time slot coming soon. Please stay tuned!
Mark Your Calendar
OCTOBER EVENTS:
10/16 - Couples Night Out Dinner & Wine Pairing Event (Night 1) - SOLD OUT
10/17 - Couples Night Out Dinner & Wine Pairing Event (Night 2) - SOLD OUT
10/21 - Ladies Pure Barre Workout Class - SOLD OUT
10/24 - Fall Family Fest - Tickets on sale now!
10/28 - Oktoberfest Ladies NightSOLD OUT
10/31 - Trunk or Treat - Tickets on sale soon!
NOVEMBER EVENTS:
11/5 - Outdoor Workout Class with On the Marc Training - Tickets on sale now!
TBD - Couples Night Out - More details to come soon
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Join a Group Book Club:
Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The book club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@ gmail.com.
Craft Club:
The craft club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@ gmail.com.
Supper Club:
Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@ gmail.com for more information.
The Welcoming Club was a co-sponsor of the Garden City Peace and Justice Family Picnic this past Sunday at the Cathedral. The club collected more than 20 boxes of diapers as well as food and monetary donations for The INN.
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.
933-BLOOD to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome, with social distancing permitting. Please remember to eat, drink and bring your donor ID card or an ID with your name and photo. Donors must be 14 days symptom-free if recovered from COVID-19 and must wear a mask or face covering. Donors will have their temperature taken upon entry.
Remaining regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meetings for 2020 are as follows:
• Thursday, November 5, 2020
• Thursday, November 19, 2020
• Thursday, December 10, 2020 Trustees will meet in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall, unless otherwise noted. The room will be set up to comply with social distancing rules. Those who wish to attend must wear face masks.
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Garden City Public Library’s most important priority is to prevent the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of Library users and employees. Patrons are welcome to come into the Library to browse and borrow items or to check out items using the contactless EXPRESS Pickup service seven days a week. The hours are: Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. –5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.. At all times and in all areas of the library, masks worn over the nose and mouth are required and six-feet social distancing is in place for all staff and visitors. Desk partitions and floor markings have been installed for safe checkout and reference assistance.
Following safety procedures for materials handling, library materials may be returned outside the Library in the front book drop (all items except museum passes accepted) or inside the Library lobby on carts marked “RETURN ITEMS; NO DONATIONS.” Returned materials will be checked in following a 96-hour quarantine period but will be backdated to the date the item was returned. All fines will be waived through October 31.
The Lower-Level Media Center, Step Down Cafe, and rest rooms are open. The Computer Center and computer areas throughout the Library remain closed. Meeting rooms and study rooms are also closed. Consuming food and beverages is not allowed in the Café or elsewhere in
the Library. Congregating in groups is not allowed. Occupancy limits for social distancing are enforced. The Library reserves the right to require visitors to leave who are not following these rules.
The Library Board and Director are continuing to review safety procedures based on public-health conditions, building safety, staffing and support service to ensure the safety of the public and the staff.
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 two-week construction schedule in Garden City entails: Project-wide:
• Beginning Monday, October 19, 2020, restoration crews will be repairing sidewalks and curbs incidentally damaged during construction. The work is planned for daytime hours. Single lane closures for equipment are possible during these activities.
To better prepare for the upcoming leaf season, Trustees declared an emergency so as to avoid competitive bidding for the emergency removal of post-Tropical Storm Isaias debris and mulch at the Municipal Yard, as its presence will hinder the storage of leaves during fall pickup. Pratt Brothers, Inc. will remove the debris at an estimated cost of $300,000 while Vigliotti Landscape Service Center will remove a portion of the mulch at a cost of $250,000.
If you requested your original property folder from the Building Department, please pick it up at the Building Department as soon as pos-
sible. According to Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello, there is no space in the garages to store them. If residents do not pick up their request it will be discarded. To date, more than 4,000 folders have been returned to residents. Unless extended by the Board of Trustees, the deadline for Village residents to request their property folders 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 offering 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. This “folder request project” commenced June 1, 2019. For further information, please contact the Building Department at 465-4040.
The Garden City Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A collection center will be maintained by the Garden City Police Department at 349 Stewart Avenue. This event provides an opportunity for residents to safely discard unwanted, unused and expired medications.
As per the DEA, “This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows year after year that the majority of misused and abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including someone else’s medication being stolen from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.”
disrespectfully sneering “If any of you seated in the audience plan to comment on anything other than the presentation you are welcome to leave now.” Such was the greeting by Mr. Holub to the parents who, as the reporter also noted, would sit patiently through a 150 minute teachers’ presentation to be warmly received by Mr. Holub and the Board (but less so by the parents in attendance).
Currently, of the approximately 4,000 students attending the Garden City Public Schools, the parents of only approximately 200 students have opted for fully remote learning. Many of the families of the remaining 3,800 students are desirous of full time, in-person learning and wondering why students in grades 6-12 are not provided with an opportunity to receive considerably more time in/at school. Districts across Long Island are moving into Stage II of their re-entry plan and have been successfully phasing students into a more conventional five-day school week, while offering remote and hybrid options to those less inclined to physically attend. The Board Education in Garden City, however, offered no proposals and, to our knowledge, has no plans to phase-in full time in-person learning in accordance with New York State Guidelines, despite the fact that case studies show that in-school learning does not increase incidents of COVID-19 in the community or accelerate the spread of the virus. Moreover, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) data shows that children are overwhelmingly unaffected by the virus and, in fact, persons under age 65 have minimal risk of complications even if they contract the virus. This is not to suggest that COVID-19 is not a serious concern, but school policy and decisions must not narrowly focus on COVID-19 prevention without regard for the innumerable risks and grievous harms wrought by overzealous prevention measures.
The teachers’ presentation included instances of overly enthusiastic educators praising the hybrid system of in-person/remote learning despite the fact that the results are not worthy of praise or celebration. One particular kindergarten teacher’s methods were shown as part of the presentation. While this teacher should be lauded for her considerable efforts in singing, clapping and smiling into the camera of her handheld laptop as she danced around the room broadcasting to 5 year olds, not even Mr. Holub could feign confidence in the effectiveness of the approach. While it may not be fair to speculate, it appeared that some of the teachers were simply ‘going along’ and one suspects that very different positions might be expressed if teachers were given an opportunity to anonymously pres-
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ent their unfiltered assessment of the results of this depressing experiment. Fortunately, there were some teachers who conceded that lessons very often need to be “re-taught” in school to the students who first “learned” the lesson remotely. This due to the obvious fact that most children’s focus and attention (and, therefore, comprehension) suffers greatly while learning unsupervised and alone at home.
Certainly many teachers are trying their hardest to make the best of the current situation, but remote learning or a hybrid system does not work well or begin to even approximate the social, mental, emotional and educational benefits of conventional in-school learning.
A certain village trustee in attendance mentioned that her own children in college were working remotely and suggested that it may be a good lesson for the younger students who in the future may more and more be required to learn remotely rather than in person. While well intentioned, this silver lining position is defeatist and cannot be reconciled with current CDC statistics which simply do not justify such a dreary approach. One parent who has both college-aged and middle/high school aged children, correctly made the point that there is no comparison in the maturity level of a college student or their ability to learn remotely when compared to middle and high school students. Moreover, a remote learning approach is not compatible with the training or experience of most teachers, it being axiomatic that broadcast media skills are distinctly different from those of a conventional educator.
For juniors and seniors currently in high school, the current approach is causing great harm with little if any offsetting benefit. A combination of fear, isolation and lack of personal attention is conspiring to stunt growth and foster mental, social and academic anxieties at a critical and formative time in our young children’s lives. The negative impacts of this de-stimulating process are compounded by the fact that Garden City students are competing against students from many districts across Long Island and beyond which are rejecting the harmful hybrid approach and returning to full time in-person schooling. The social, mental and emotional toll that hybrid learning has on our children cannot be measured and the importance of mental, social and emotional health and wellbeing cannot be overstated. Remote learning, combined with the cancellation of sports, theater, orchestra, band and so many other wonderful extra curriculars, is causing immeasurable suffering and the loss of so many of the opportunities kids need to grow, build self-confidence, succeed and blossom into their full potential.
One parent shared the journey of his own child who has had to seek pro-
fessional help to cope with these very real issues. In response to this profound point, Board Member Cassaro responded that he would not allow the parents to change the tenor of the meeting and imply that children are not happy. For myriad reasons, Mr. Cassaro’s response was tone-deaf, far off-point and wholly inappropriate. The fact of the matter is that in addition to coping with isolation, the children know that they are being unnecessarily deprived of important and wonderful life experiences while being subject to lasting harm and unrecoverable deprivation.
At the Board meeting we formally requested that the district circulate a survey to the all parents of school-age children in the village so that a determination can be made regarding the percentage of parents who desire a return to full time in school learning and those who prefer staggered classes in a hybrid system. It remains to be seen if our request will be granted. In any event, we encourage all parents to attend the upcoming Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 at 8:00 PM at the Garden City High School. We hope to see you there or online so that we can all hear the Board of Education members we have elected to represent our interests as parents and tax payers in Garden City, but more importantly we need to make sure that they hear us.
Respectfully,
GC Parents United Against Distance Learning (700 + members)
Signed by Executive Committee: Eileen Read, Joanne McNaboe, Kate Reilly, Brian Gemmell, Dale O’Brien, Christine Wuchte, Christine Tiedemann, Tara Walsh, Tricia Scarlata, Kristine Kaval, Trudy Ottomonelli, Andrea Gnecco, Katherine Scala, Catherine Cooke,Michelle Myers, Sam Myers, Jennifer Jackson, Nicole Archer
Political correctness, indeed
To the Editor:
Special kudos to Garden City News patron Anthony Park, with respect to his correctly expressed observational comments in the September 25th issue of issue of the News, about the results of the MHANY/ACORN verdict decided by federal district court judge Arthur Spatt in 2014.
Some amongst us might recall that during the 1990’s, Distribution Systems of America (“DSA”), a subsidiary of Newsday, was “distributing” newspapers and commercial advertisement flyers, on a saturation basis, throughout Nassau County several times a week. The material was being loosely tossed in people’s driveways, on their front lawns, at curb side, in bushes and shrubs, etc. Residents throughout the county were phoning their Village Halls to complain about having to continuously retrieve the unwanted material for placement
in their trash cans. Several villages attempted to prevent DSA from placing (i.e. littering) printed material on the private property of those who expressly objected.
A lawsuit filed in federal district court by DSA as against the Village of Westbury landed on Judge Spatt’s lap. His eventual verdict (as effectively stated): too bad. If homeowners are too lazy to pick up the flyers and carry them to a trash can, it’s not the court’s concern. DSA and Newsday have a protected right to freedom of speech.
Thankfully, pursuant to a complaint filed against DSA by residents of Jericho in NY State Supreme Court, both the trial and appeals court, displaying a superior sense of judicial acumen and citing various prior federal and state court decisions (that apparently were overlooked or ignored by Spatt), ruled that Newsday and DSA’s freedom of speech rights ended when homeowners voiced their complaints about the flyers littering their private property, and as against their expressed wishes. And thus, with Judge Spatt’s decision notwithstanding, they upheld such residents’ right to inform DSA that they wish to be left alone, and ruled for DSA to abide and comply.
John T. Harris Uneven treatment of homeowners
To the Editor:
I reside on the north side of Greenridge Avenue in Garden City, and would like to know why most of my neighbors received very favorable treatment with regard to sound absorbing walls and I didn’t. The north side of Greenridge Avenue directly borders on the LIRR Third Track expansion project and any of the homes there will be the most impacted by this project. When the details of this project were first released, homeowners on Greenridge Avenue were assured that they would be treated fairly and equally and everything would be done to east them through this construction. That apparently was pure nonsense. The managers of this project, the 3rd Track Constructors apparently have no concerns toward the homeowners.
Of the 14 homes on Greenridge Avenue, nine received sound absorbing walls that are substantially higher than the ones received by the other five homes. Of those homes, one received a 12’ wall and the other eight received 13’ 3” walls while the other five homes received 10’ walls. A 13’3” wall hides a passing train while a 10’ wall hides nothing,. So, there must be a very good reason for this difference but apparently there isn’t. Not a word has been said as to why this is the case. All of the homes on Greenridge Avenue should have received the same height walls. In addition, we are starting to have
large utility poles installed that are 55’ high. These are not as high as the steel poles along Merillon Avenue, but still a concern.
Anthony R. Healy
Help the needy this Thanksgiving
To the Editor:
Since 1996, our family has coordinated a program in which we provide the fixings for families in need to make their own Thanksgiving dinner and deliver full hot turkey dinners to homebound senior citizens on Thanksgiving Day. While the first 5 years of this were done through JB’s Pub, a bar/restaurant we owned in Mineola, since 2001 we have been coordinating this program from our home with the support of many wonderful people and organizations. This year is quite different! Due to Covid, we need to restructure what we do to ensure that all involved are safe. We understand that this may be a year when many may not be able to help us...we also know that it is a year when many are more in need than ever. With that in mind, the following is what we
BY GARY SIMEONE
Garden City resident, Paulina Vastardis, used her photography skills during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, to help collect donations for NYU Winthrop University hospital’s cardiothoracic unit. She captured over 130 families across Long Island from April to mid-June , posing on their porches in the front and backyards of their homes.
The 30-year-old, Vastardis, who works as a teacher’s assistant in Roslyn, said that her sister was the inspiration for her capturing the families in their most comfortable and natural setting.
“My sister is a physician’s assis-
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are planning and how you may be able to contribute.
We will be providing all the fixings for 30 local families to make their own meal, which includes a large amount of fresh produce. We would appreciate donations of the following items: Boxes - stuffing mix, muffin mix, instant mashed potatoes, au gratin or scalloped potatoes, cake mix, brownie mix, canned icing; Cans - turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables; Bottles48oz - 64oz plastic or canned fruit juice, V-8, or ice tea as well as single serving plastic bottles/cans of the same. We kindly ask - NO glass bottles, NO juice boxes, NO water, NO soda. We will also need thirty 16 - 20 pound frozen turkeys for the families. These items can be dropped off at our home at 35 Maxwell Road, Garden City. Please call us as soon as possible to coordinate a convenient drop off time.
We will be providing full hot dinners for approximately 200 homebound seniors. We will NOT be accepting homemade desserts or breads this year, nor will we be asking anyone to roast and slice any turkeys for us. We will be purchasing individually wrapped
baked goods and will be purchasing the turkey cooked and sliced for us from a local market. We will be providing everything needed to make complete meals and would appreciate any financial donations.
Hot meals will be delivered on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, starting at 12 noon. There will be NO visits this year; whenever possible, meals will be handed to the recipient at their door. All drivers must wear gloves, which we will provide, as well as wear a face mask. We deliver meals throughout Nassau County; please call us if you are able to help with the delivery of the meals.
This year will be the 25th year we have coordinated this project! It is a special part of our family tradition, and we invite you to make it part of yours, as well. Your generous donations of food, money, and time have made the deliveries a tremendous success each year. With your help, we can continue to bring a meal and a smile to those who are alone on the holiday.
Feel free to contact us at 746-8331 regarding any part of this program.
We thank you all for your continued
support each year!
Melinda and John Alford
A Thanksgiving morning run
To the Editor:
Over 40 years ago I ran my first Turkey Trot with my dad and have run nearly every race since. It is very disappointing that The Turkey Trot will not be officially run this year. I fully understand the committee’s decision to host a “virtual” run and will support the event. I greatly appreciate the work and dedication that goes into making the Turkey Trot happen each year. However, along with participating in the virtual event, I will head to Saint Paul’s and run the 5 mile course at 10 A.M. as I always do. I urge all to join me in a celebration of our Freedom on Thanksgiving morning. I encourage all to wear Red White and Blue or Garden City’s maroon and grey and signage protesting the ban on road races and school sports. See you on the course!
Brian Hegarty
tant at Winthrop, and she was working directly with the sickest coronavirus patients when the hospitals were overwhelmed,” said Vastardis. “She was pulling double shifts in the ICU, and I wanted to help her and contribute in some way. I thought I could use my photography skills to help garner donations for the hospital.”
She used her camera to take what she called ‘porchraits’ of families and couples in the front and backyards of their homes.
She spent nearly a half hour with each family taking a multitude of shots, including coloreds, still shots and black and white photographs.
“It wasn’t just one or two shots. I spent a good deal of time with the families getting the setting and lighting right and taking the photographs from multiple angles,” said Vastardis.
She provided her service for free, but the families were so grateful for the professional shots, that they ended up donating anywhere from $30 to $50 to the hospital. One person ended up donating $300 to the cardiothoracic unit, to help offset the cost of the ventilators.
In total, Vastardis said that over $5,000 was collected in donations to help with the hospital’s fees.
Vastardis said that she studied special education in school, but that pho-
tography was always one of her primary passions.
“In high school it was one of my favorite hobbies, and my friends always wanted me to take the pictures wherever we went. I’m working as a teacher’s assistant now with kids with autism, but wanted to keep the photography as a career on the side.”
In 2018,she started her own online site called photographybylina.net. She specializes in taking photographs at special events like weddings and birthdays and capturing family portraits, newborn shoots and maternity shoots.
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and increasing accidents on Cathedral Avenue for many years. As of December 2019, Central section resident, CPOA director and attorney Keith Hochheiser had compiled over five years’ worth of accident reports from the GCPD which he says consists of over 100 pages.
In June of 2017, the CPOA board of directors appointed Hochheiser and Kathryn Carney Cole to a special POA subcommittee on traffic safety. Hochheiser has engaged with engineer Frank Filiciotto for the services, and the Road Diet was described as a measure that could be implemented primarily to mitigate vehicular crashes. Through Keith Hochheiser’s help, at Tuesday’s meeting Filiciotto presented several photos taken of situations and crashes on Cathedral Avenue “including cars being pushed off the road.”
Filiciotto explains that just under 12,000 cars travel on this residential/ institutional stretch of Cathedral Avenue each day (11,689). On weekends that number goes down to about 7,000 vehicles per day on Cathedral, he said.
Road Diets were explained as non-invasive planning, that “enhances community character and quality of life -- it is quieter with no ripping up of existing roadways and materials.” Filiciotto said the Road Diets are relatively inexpensive. New lane markings -- plus any removals of existing roadway marking -- as well as “catchings of asphalt where necessary” would be around $35,000 to $40,000 in total, he told the CPOA. Filiciotto says this represents a “relatively inexpensive way of overhauling the road.”
He presented data that under the Federal Highway Administration (FWA) considerations the Road Diet has a “proven track record of reducing the 85th percentile speeds of a comparable and the incidence of excessive speeding,” as well as a “crash reduction of 19.4%” based on post-implementation studies.
“Road Diets have definitely shown to reduce accident levels by at least 20% and up to 50%. In this case I would look to achieve getting the 85th percentile speed under 40 miles per hour on Cathedral -- I think that would be success, and if you got any better that would be amazing. The guideline I look at is that FHWA defines excessive speeding as 20% in excess of the speed limit which is 36 miles per hour; a very easy speed to drive at on Cathedral Avenue right now because it has so many lanes at your disposal (two parallel lanes each way). A lot of times, everyday drivers won’t mean to be driving 40 mph but if it is easy and would feel comfortable then you’re going to do it. The Road Diet provides a little friction to make that higher speed of 40 mph not comfortable,” Filiciotto said.
Among this week’s meeting attend-
ees at the senior center were the two village trustees representing the Central section; Garden City’s Mayor Theresa M. Trouvé and Trustee Louis Minuto. Minuto grew up in the village and was recently appointed as the chair of the Village’s Traffic Commission, a volunteer municipal board consisting of several trustees plus the Superintendent of Public Works, Joseph DiFrancisco, and Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson.
Another key stakeholder in area is the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and on Tuesday the Very Rev. Dr. Michael Sniffen, Dean of the Cathedral, addressed his Central section neighbors:
“We are so grateful to Keith and Kelly Hochheiser who took the lead on this safety initiative and to our other neighbors who have been so focused on this and to our Village Board of Trustees and Mayor Trouvé, and to the CPOA. The Cathedral of the Incarnation remains your partner in this effort and if there’s anything we can do to help out, we are here,” Dean Sniffen said.
“The Cathedral spent over $60,000 to repair all the sidewalks around our property — not because we were required to by the Village of Garden City but because we want it to be a wonderful place to be. But we now have handicapped accessible sidewalks on the property leading to roads that have no crosswalks and completely unsafe pedestrian and driving conditions — we all really need to work together to find a holistic solution,” Sniffen said. The time, investment and efforts spent to foster a professional analysis of the traffic and safety situation along Cathedral Avenue resulted in a productive dialogue and organizing a formal approach in the village this week.
Filiciotto detailed how creating the single lane in north and south directions plus the shoulder would be giving drivers “a little room for error” or space for bicyclists and joggers along Cathedral. The roadway would require a simple restriping narrowing it from two lanes to one lane each way. A centered left-turn only lane, which exists on parts of Jericho Turnpike for example, would be created.
“People can use that designated lane to queue while waiting to turn left on one of the side streets -- you are transforming 45 feet of pavement into a different type of cross-section without a change to the actual width of the road,” he said.
CPOA Treasurer Mary Beth Tully imagined reducing the two lanes in both north and southbound directions of Cathedral Avenue to a single lane of traffic each way plus the shoulder, and she asked Filiciotto what would prevent traffic from backing up into the residential neighborhoods to a standstill
in front of people’s homes. She says there may be the volume of north/south traffic causing more concerns in the residential neighborhood.
He answered that when a road is approaching “capacity” then it is true that traffic would back up when reduced from two lanes to one. “You wouldn’t be creating a bottleneck at the intersection of Cherry Valley Avenue and Stewart because that is where the change could occur -- you will never have two lanes going south after Seventh Street. Nassau County brought up that concern too and obviously the evaluation would be borne out of the traffic study. The idea is to be metering the traffic in a way where it would not create that bottleneck,” he said.
A resident told the CPOA board of directors in attendance, “I’ll take people idling in cars in front of my house over cars ending up upside down on Cathedral or on people’s lawns after flying down Cathedral at 75 miles per hour.”
As detailed during the meeting, the proposal would end the two-lane configuration by the school district’s Administration Building and the LIRR tracks. Filiciotto explained that in his estimation there would not be major impacts on the school district, although the district could certainly be an interested party. According to Filiciotto, future engagement with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha and/or the Board of Education could lead to the district becoming a key proponent of creating additional safety measures.
Other important Garden City stakeholders the engineer noted are emergency services, such as police and fire. They have large vehicles and fire appa-
ratus that need use Cathedral Avenue. Police Commissioner Jackson will be approached along with the Traffic Commission, and both Keith Hochheiser and Village Trustee Louis Minuto have been in touch with the commissioner about concerns over incidents on Cathedral Avenue over the past several years.
Additional traffic variables, such as commuter college students attending Adelphi University, were noted as having heavy impacts to Cathedral Avenue and going down Fourth Street in particular. Dean Sniffen said the Cathedral of the Incarnation’s staff/members have observed backups of Adelphi traffic in a pattern: “coming from south, to the north in the mornings to make a left on Cathedral Avenue to head to campus.
“We do not see that backup at the end of the day because students leave school at all different times. In discussion with (engineer) Frank this is one way a turning lane would benefit because all those cars are waiting to make a left (going northbound) in what is essentially a ‘fast left lane’ now and that’s why we’ve seen a lot of rear-end accidents between Fourth Street and Seventh Street during morning,” Sniffen noted.
Ed Finneran, the interim Central Property Owners’ Association president, said that a presentation and discussion about the future of the Garden City Casino will take place at the CPOA’s November meeting, which is currently scheduled for Tuesday evening November 10.
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placement of valves in the front of the new water tower. Also, the Nassau County Department of Health had a few setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the last seven months. DiFrancisco began his comments noting the expense as a “change order reflecting some of the damage attributed to those delays” as he spoke about the nearly half-a-million cost, which was slated to come out of the village’s Capital Budget (allocated for 2020-’21).
“The bulk of this change order has to do with painting of the tank as the contractor on the project was supposed to re-bid for a new painting contractor. The cost of that service has increased significantly and that is reflected in the bulk of this change order,” DiFrancisco noted.
Village Trustee Brian Daughney questioned DiFrancisco once he reviewed the change order and said this is a legal issue involving the increase in cost -- by a very substantial amount -due to County and bureaucracy delays.
According to the Village’s agenda item description, “these delays caused unforeseen cost increases in the supply chain supporting the project. The bid for this project was awarded on December 19, 2017, in the amount of $6,738,000, with a budget of $8,700,000.
This change order increases the amount of the project to $7,733,157.”
Trustee Daughney asked for the village to hold off the vote on the change order and such expense “until we have had the full consideration and advice from our village counsel that this cost is on us.” Village Attorney Peter Bee said that review of the change order and determining factors has not taken place “as of this point in time (October 1) although there were discussions between Superintendent DiFrancisco and Bee about it. Bee decided that it’s better the Board not entertain representations in public about the change order’s validity for the village to pay. “There were explanations given as to the delay, and based on those explanations we have heard it was reasonable for the contractor to make a request for the change order. With that said, in our law office (Bee, Ready, Fishbein Hatter & Donovan LLP) we have not analyzed the specific delays and anything related to specific cost increases,” Bee commented to the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Daughney then said the item could be moved for Board approval “subject to the review by counsel” but Trustee Mark Hyer suggested the item be held until the next Board meeting on Thursday, October 15.
“I think they (the contractor) need
to explain to us how they came up with this number because from what I’ve seen, we must find out exactly what the village is responsible for paying. They need to explain about this $465,500,” Hyer said. Trustee Stephen Makrinos also sought more clarity about the issue of rebidding for a new painting contractor.
The trustees approved a $300,000 contract with Pratt Brothers, foregoing the typical competitive bidding process, with its declaration of an emergency to have the vendor remove the debris left on the Public Works Municipal Yard Mulch Field in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias in August. The agenda noted that the debris’ presence there “will, in the immediate future, hinder the storage of leaves during the fall pickup.”
Another emergency declaration with a related village expense -- $250,000 -was approved by the Board for mulch removal at the DPW Municipal Yard, stating the same reasons with leaf cleanup season, and with a contract allocated to Vigliotti Landscape Service Center of Westbury, also foregoing the competitive bidding process
The Board soon approved renewal of the license agreement the village has with the Nassau County Police Department’s Emergency Services
Bureau for its use of village-owned space at the Village of Garden City’s Water Works facility -- 105 Eleventh Street -- where the County Police continue storage of an ambulance and morgue van. Their facility usage also includes use of a small inside office for the NCPD ambulance crew. The agreement’s renewal is for a term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2025. DPW Superintendent DiFrancisco said On October 1 the Board also approved an Intermunicipal Agreement to provide fuel to the Garden City Union Free School District “on an as-needed basis, based upon rates set by the Village.” The period of this agreement as approved covers all of the 2020-’21 school year, July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
A second Intermunicipal Agreement with the school district approved at the start of October covers the sand and salt supply for both local entities over the coming winter. The trustees Board authorized is an agreement to provide sand and salt to the district on an as-needed basis, based upon rates set by the Village. The contract’s technical dates run from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 though supply is not provided for use in most of the months. Village Counsel Peter Bee’s firm approved both agreements between the Village and GCUFSD to form.
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is marking its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, October 27 on Zoom, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at its free annual Celebration of Survivorship.
“Even with all the travail of 2020, we are still hard at work supporting women, men and their families as they go through breast cancer,” says Executive Director Reyna Machado.
Three breast cancer survivors will share their inspirational stories.
8-Year Survivor
Kimberly Callahan is 38 years old and was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal breast cancer at the age of 30. Kimberly went through six months of intense chemo, had a double mastectomy and radiation, all the while in a mentally abusive relationship.
At times, things seemed hopeless. However, she kept faith, left her relationship and started her life over. She then met a new man who is now her husband. Although she was told that there was very little chance that she could ever get pregnant, she did conceive and gave birth to a healthy girl
who is now four years old.
Deborah Holley
6-Year Survivor
Deborah Holley is a devoted grandmother to three and a self-confessed chocoholic whose favorite pastime is reading on the beach. Two years after supporting her sister through breast cancer, Deborah found herself in a similar position. Diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, she had a unilateral mastectomy. During the 18 months of subsequent reconstructive surgeries, Deborah, an educator of almost 30 years, continued teaching. Deborah is always looking for ways to give back to the community. When an opportunity to volunteer at the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program was presented, she was passionate about participating.
4-Year Survivor
Kathleen Marie Kaspar has been teaching English for 22 years at New Hyde Park Memorial High School. She has also taught undergraduate writing classes at St. John’s University, Hofstra University, and Nassau Community College and graduate secondary education classes at Adelphi University. Kathleen enjoys the beauty of Long
Island’s South Shore as she grew up in Massapequa and now along with her husband, Michael, frequents the sand and surf of Long Beach. She and her husband also spend much time on the North Fork along with their sidekick… Jetty, the French Bulldog.
Four years ago, during a routine health screening, Kathleen was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her treatment, she attended an event sponsored by the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. As a result, Kathleen started Pink October at New Hyde Park Memorial High School. This month-long fundraising program raises awareness for early detection and annual exams while engaging the school community in various events. The relationship between New Hyde Park Memorial High School and the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program highlights the strength in community when all come together to continue the fight for a cure.
Relax and get comfortable! For the first time in history, Celebration of Survivorship will take place online and as usual, at no cost to participants. The Adelphi Breast Cancer Program wants to ensure everyone can safely enjoy this inspirational and motivating event. RSVP by October 26, 2020. Register online
at https://breast-cancer.adelphi.edu/ celebration-of-survivorship-2020-registration/ by phone at 516.877.4325 or by email at breastcancerhotline@adelphi. edu. Please mention it’s for Celebration of Survivorship. Once you complete the REGISTRATION we will email you the Zoom link for the event.
Every year, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program counts on the generosity of others to provide professional counseling, support, education and advocacy to over 10,000 individuals coping with breast cancer. COVID-19 has changed our entire way of life and its financial impact is increasingly distressing. Since April, our program has lost over 40% of our funding and the impact has been devastating. Consider taking an ad in our commemorative journal to support the work of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. The journal will be downloadable in PDF format. It will also be emailed to all registered guests and placed on our website. All ads and payments must be received by October 13, 2020. For information, call us 516.877.4370 or visit https://breast-cancer.adelphi.edu/au_event/celebration-of-survivorship-2020/.
Garden City athletes are receiving a sports experience thanks to an off-season training and conditioning program held after school.
Garden City High School students are back on the fields despite a postponed athletics season, thanks to an off-season training and conditioning program that the district has launched. More than 750 participants have been engaged in after-school drills, practices, stretches and workouts that boost mental and physical strength while adhering to health and safety guidelines.
The program, which is voluntary and open to all students in grades 9–12, kicked off on Oct. 6 and features an array of sports, including football, field
hockey, soccer, cross- country, volleyball, cheer, kickline, tennis, swimming, golf, marching band, basketball, fencing, rifle, wrestling, track and field, bowling, lacrosse, softball, baseball and badminton. Students had the option of choosing one from each of three categories and are able to participate on the days that their cohort is in school. The sessions are run by Garden City High School coaches and the athletic trainer is on-site to attend to any needs.
Athletics is an integral part of the Garden City community, and the dis-
trict recognized the value of a sports experience in keeping students active and maintaining consistency in their lives during these uncertain times. Participation helps keep athletes’ fitness levels and skills sharp while fostering a sense of teamwork and sportsmanship. A similar program is set to begin at the middle school next week.
Careful considerations were made in light of COVID-19 concerns, and all participants complete a screening before each session. Shared equipment is thoroughly sanitized after use, and social
distancing, mask-wearing and handwashing protocols are in place.
“Our athletes are really excited to be back outside,” said Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health Eamonn Flood. “Kids are training, getting in shape and experiencing a greater sense of normalcy in the school day. Athletics is an important part of the educational program and I thank the administration and board of education for their ongoing support.”
The Centennials U9 Dynamite
On October 10–11, the Centennials girls U9 Dynamite participated in the East Islip Columbus Day Tournament and “blew up” the competition in the top division! The girls started strong with a commanding 5-0 win over Franklin Square and a 3-2 win over New Hyde Park on Saturday. With a 4-1 win over East Coast FC on Sunday, the girls locked in their place in the finals!
Facing a tough New Hyde Park team again, the Dynamite kept their composure and played the type of soccer that has come to be expected from this team. When the final whistle was blown, the score was 2-0 Dynamite for the win!
Congratulations to all the girls - Go Dynamite - BOOM !
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Instead of one finals weekend that has been tradition at the Garden City Casino each year for the tennis members, there were several smaller events to follow NYS mandates for COVID-19, one being our Mixed Doubles Tailgate Tournament. Men and women teams played several rounds of no-ad scoring games to culminate in the last two teams playing off for the final prize. We had both an A and B flight and both were equally
competitive and fun to watch.
The afternoon consisted of traditional tailgate food provided by Sempre Fame. The weather was perfect and a fantastic time was had by all. If you are interested in joining the Casino or would like more information, please visit our website at www.thegardencitycasino.com or email the membership chairperson at gccasino.membership@gmail.com.
Garden City Recreation and Parks is working with everyone’s favorite US Sports – Pulse to offer multi-sport mini camps for Garden City residents ages 5 to 11 years for the upcoming school holidays. These camps will be held at St. Paul’s from 9 a.m. to noon on the following dates:
Tuesday, November 3 – Election Day
Wednesday, November 11 – Veterans Day
The cost of each session will be $60. To register for any session, please visit www.pulsecamps.com.
The Garden City Recreation Department’s Dance Conservatory Program is pleased to announce the start of registration for its upcoming 2020-2021 season! Director Felicia Menig, along with the rest of her staff, are excited to start off another fantastic year. The Dance Conservatory offers classes to Garden City resi -
dents ages 3½ years through adult which are non-performance based. Age is determined by the start date of the desired class . Masks will be required for all participants and each will need fill bring a COVID form with them each week to attend class. Parents may not wait in the building during class. The schedule and fees for this year’s youth classes are as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long unless otherwise noted):
NOTE: Registration is by mail or online until September 29. Participants MUST be the required age by the start of the program in order to register. Each session costs $295 for 22 weeks of class. Classes will begin the week of 10/5.
Monday
CODE
11:00 Creative Movement/Tap for 3½–5 Year Olds CMM
4:00 Ballet/Jazz for Grades K–1 BJM 5:00 Contemporary Dance/Jazz for
Grades 2–3
CDJM
6:00 Ballet for Grades 4–5 BM6
7:00 Jazz for Grades 6 and Up JM
Tuesday
1:15 Creative Movement/Tap CMT
4:00 Ballet/Tap for Grades K–1 BTT
5:00 Jazz/Hip Hop for Grades 2–3 JHHT
6:00 Contemporary Dance for Grades 4–5 CDT
7:00 Hip Hop for Grades 6 and Up HHT
Wednesday
11:00 Creative Movement/Tap for 3½–5 Year Olds CMTW
4:00 Ballet/Hip Hop for Grades K–1 BHHW
5:00 Ballet/Jazz for Grades 2–3 BJW
6:00 Jazz for Grades 4–5 JW6
7:00 Jazz for Grades 6 and Up JW7
Thursday
4:00 Ballet/Jazz for Grades K–1 BJTH
5:00 Contemporary/Jazz for Grades 2–3 CDJTH
6:00 Tap for Grades 4–5 TTH
7:00 Ballet for Grades 6 and Up BTH
Friday
1:15 Creative Movement/Tap for 3½–5 Year Olds CMTF
4:00 Ballet/Tap for Grades K – 1 BTF4
5:00 Ballet/Tap for Grades 2–3 BTF5
6:00 Hip Hop for Grades 4–5 HHF
7:00 Contemporary Dance for Grades 6 and Up CDF
Saturday
10:00 Ballet/Tap for Grades K–1 BTS
11:00 Creative Movement/Tap for 3½–5 Years CMS
1:00 Hip Hop for Middle School HHS
3:00 Jazz for High School JS 4:00 Tap for Grades 6 and Up with Previous Experience TS
Please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable.
To register for this program, please visit with payment to the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
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The Garden City Wolfpack boys U9 soccer team successfully backed up their tournament win in the the Long Island Soccer Classic back in September, by winning the East Islip Soccer Club Fall Classic this past weekend.
The boys faced some tough competition throughout the 2 days, but were able to prevail to win their second tournament in less than a month.
The Wolfpack faced the Commack Cosmos to start off the tournament and fell behind 1-0 early in the contest, before Reggie Wenk scored 3 straight goals for the hat trick. The defense of Ryan Carey and Lucas Doggendorf, plus Declan Carroll in goal, didn’t allow the Cosmos many more chances to score. The Wolfpack won 3-1.
In their second contest, FC Sesa scored 2 goals late in the match to beat the Wolfpack 3-2. A great assist by Liam Moylan to Carter Fecht was one of the prettiest goals of the tournament, but the boys fell short and their record stood at 1-1 after the first day.
On Sunday, the Wolfpack needed to win both games in order to win the event. A tough South Shore FC awaited them and the boys went back and forth. South Shore FC had a chance to tie it up on a penalty kick, but the kick was turned away by Ian Miller, saving the boys and allowing the Wolfpack to win 3-2.
It all came down to the last game, where the Wolfpack faced the first place Sachem Black B12 team. The Wolfpack jumped on the lead after Callum Paton played a beautiful cross that Matthew Jendras put in the back of the net. Sachem quickly scored to tie it up 1-1 at half. The boys were rewarded a free kick outside the box, Jaxson Pepicelli kicked it over the wall and into the net giving the boys 2-1 lead with 15 minutes remaining in the match. Andrew Seifert’s defense kept a few chances away and the final whistle blew and the Garden City Wolfpack were Champions again!
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Saturday, October 17 | 11:30 – 1:00pm 59 Allen Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3205390. $1,325,000.
Sunday, October 18 | 2:30 – 4:30pm
12 Whitehall Ln, New Hyde Park, NY
4-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3226325. $725,000.
Garden City, NY
3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3259931. $1,059,000.
3231150.
Glen Cove, NY
5-bedroom. 4.5-bath. MLS# 3255284. $1,988,888
Saturday, October 17 | 2:00 – 4:00pm
3244868. $925,000.
City, NY
4.55-bath. MLS# 3113870. $3,850,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3254498. $799,000.
Sunday, October 18 | 12:00 – 2:00pm 163 Violet Ave, Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3257397. $858,000.
City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3150374. $959,000.
3256164.
Mineola, NY
2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3236079. $360,000.
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3260586. $529,000.
3-bedroom, 3.5-bath.
3248011.
3/4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3237146.
Garden City, NY
1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3258640. $419,000.
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3243477. $829,000.
Glendale, NY
2-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3252238. $415,000.
Mineola, NY
1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3259468. $2,750/month
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3196393. $469,000.
Wyndham Resale Office
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3217544. $525,000.
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