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THE CUTEST PUMPKINS

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Children at the Little People’s Play School have been enjoying the fall weather, and went to the pumpkin patch in October to pick the cutest pumpkins. See pages 40-41

Coronavirus vaccine trials taking place at NYU Langone hospital NYU Langone’s Vaccine Center has opened a location at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island (formerly NYU Winthrop Hospital) to expand enrollment in clinical trials of vaccines and experimental treatments for the pandemic coronavirus. The new center is currently enrolling patients in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial to test the efficacy of an experimental vaccine— being developed by the company AstraZeneca—against the virus that causes COVID-19. The trial

seeks to enroll 30,000 patients globally between the ages of 18 and 85, each of whom will receive two doses of either the vaccine or a placebo saline solution.

“It’s very exciting for us, and Long Island, to participate in vaccine trials aimed at controlling COVID-19,” says Steven Carsons, MD, director of the Vaccine Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. “Vaccines have been the single greatest advancement against many deadly diseases, including smallpox, polio, and

measles—diseases that routinely killed thousands yet had no effective treatments. While emerging infectious diseases will always be a threat, COVID-19 is clearly the greatest health threat in a hundred years. By working together to establish effective vaccines, hopefully we will conquer it.”

Vaccine designers at AstraZeneca, together with Oxford University, sought to determine which protein components of SARS-CoV-2, the current See page 64

At a meeting of the Central Property Owners Association on Tuesday, November 10th, Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé said that she expects that the village Board of Trustees will vote on a new long-term agreement with the Garden City Casino.

Concerns over the future of the Casino, which dates back to 1895, have been raised recently because a short-term license agreement is nearing its end.

At the meeting, members of the Casino’s board, Jeff Siler and Bob Baker discussed the issue with the CPOA audience, and the CPOA directors approved a resolution in support of the Casino’s continued existence.

Village Mayor Theresa Trouvé said that within a month, she expects there to be a new license agreement between the Village and the Casino, arranged by attorneys for either side.

She says in good faith, “let’s give this about a month” to see if there is a substantial new license agreement that can be put for a vote by the Board.

“We are past the conflicting ideas -- we are going to work out having a new license agreement with the management of the Casino, though it might not have the same exact content as the previous one. I think in the end it’s going to be something that both the Casino and Board of Trustees are comfortable with,” the mayor said.

Trouvé said she is “a preservationist” and a lover of Garden City’s history who admires the Garden City Casino.

The only occupant the Garden City Casino has ever known is the Casino Tennis & Social Club, one of America’s oldest tennis clubs, established in 1895.

The building is owned by the Village of Garden City and is structurally sound and can be maintained, she said. Trouvé expressed her concern that any potential buyer of the property would not invest in its restoration but rather knock it right down and do something different at the location.

“I think we should recognize and take care of our history and buildings in the village that were here in the late See page 65

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Village election thoughts In this week’s letters to the editor column, we feature a letter by Ryan Torino has some interesting ideas about how to increase turnout in Village elections, which we think are worth exploring.

Village elections in Garden City have traditionally only gotten a few hundred voters to come out, partly because they are held in March instead of at the same time as other elections in November.

Torino says that the Village should examine encouraging mail-in votes by absentee ballots, as has been done in the recent state and federal elections.

Village elections are governed by state election law (specifically article 15, section 104) which sets a date and time of elections, but also allows Villages to adopt different dates and voting hours.

The law also allows the use of absentee ballots in Village elections. Prior to the pandemic, voters needed a reason such as disability or planned travel to use absentee ballots.

However, an executive order by Gov. Cuomo in August allowed voters to vote by mailed absentee ballot due to risk of Covid. That order not only covered state and federal ballots, but also included villages, towns and special districts.

The order has now expired, but it is very possible that the governor could reinstate it for villages next spring, especially if the pandemic continues to rage through the winter.

And if we had to guess, the popularity of mail-in voting and early voting will probably outlast the virus.

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Expand village voting

To the Editor: Democracy flourishes where there are choices, and freedom lives when citizens cast an informed vote; conversely, democracy suffers when an electorate does not engage with its government.

At this time in particular, it crucial to recall a quote by author and critic, George Jean Nathan: “Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.”

The Covid-19 pandemic shifted how individuals were able to cast their vote for the November election - either in person or by mail. Residents of Garden City benefited from eight days of early voting at Saint Paul’s for both national and state elections. This allowed villagers with conflicts on Election Day to confidently cast their ballots in person.

Early in-person voting, and vote by mail alleviated burdens on our traditional polling stations, while safely granting space for social distancing measures.

Putting aside party preferences, it is fundamental that we appreciate the historic voter turnout in November 2020.

As a village, we must capitalize on the successful pre-Election Day balloting,

and refrain from returning to a voting process in which only a few hundred individuals determine the path of our village. The augmented voting process implemented in November’s election was an exceptionally fruitful operation for both our residents and the very essence of our democracy.

As days grow shorter, the weeks become fewer until we vote for members of the Board of Trustees, who are accountable to each individual resident in our incorporated village.

Realistically, in March 2021, just four months from now, our village, state, and nation will continue to face the hardships of Covid-19, together with the corresponding requirements and protocols that keep our fellow residents safe.

This letter calls on the village to extend both the dates and times where constituents can cast their ballot.

During the upcoming March elections, social distancing measures will continue to be implemented. As voting takes place exclusively at Village Hall for half-a-day in March, social distancing will inherently cause a significant queue to form outside the door, out into See page 45

NYS Open Meetings Law and why it matters in GC SUBMITTED BY RESIDENTS FOR A BETTER GARDEN CITY

FABGC (For a Better Garden City) wants all residents to be aware of the New York State Open Meetings Law and why it is so important to residents of our village right now.

“The people must be able to remain informed if they are to retain control over those who are their public servants.” This legislative declaration begins the Open Meetings Law passed in New York State in 1976. The declaration further implores that “[i]t is essential to the maintenance of a democratic society

that the public business be performed in an open and pubic manner and that the citizens of this state be fully aware of and able to observe the performance of public officials and attend and listen to the deliberations and decisions that go into the making of public policy.”

The Open Meetings Law requires that every meeting of a public body be open to the public, with the exception of “executive sessions.” https:// www.dos.ny.gov/coog/openmeetlaw. html The circumstances under which a public body, such as the Board of See page 47

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its meeting on November 5, the Garden City Board of Trustees approved a bid award to rehabilitate the paving stones in the Village’s business districts. The work will take place on Seventh Street, Franklin Avenue, plus the commercial strip along New Hyde Park Road adjacent to the St. Anne’s church and school.

The $3,024,400 bid was awarded to Roadwork Ahead of Syosset, the second low bidder for the project. The bid award is to be “based upon unit cost for each item.” The low bidder for the project, Gin Skye Construction, withdrew its bid for the project.

Trustee Brian Daughney asked if the $3.024 million will cover all the paving stones’ costs or just the Village’s responsibility. Garden City Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco commented that the village’s staff reevaluated the project scope along Franklin Avenue and re-sent notices to all businesses along the commercial districts.

At an earlier meeting in October, village trustees debated whether the Village should just do the work itself and then bill the property owners.

“This is just a bid award for pricing if we (the village) want to move forward with the work; we don’t have to move forward with the work. There’s 31 property

owners again put on notice on Franklin Avenue. There is additional work to be done on village property -- especially for the intersection of Franklin and Stewart Avenue,” DiFrancisco told the Board on November 5.

Trustee Daughney was amenable to confirming that the bid award to locks in the pricing and enables the Village “to do what we need to do.”

New recycling containers

More of the new, 25-gallon sturdy recycling containers are on the way to Garden City, following the initial order placed in the spring. These containers replaced smaller recycling containers.

The Board approved a change order in the amount of $4,490 authorizing the purchase of 500 additional recycling containers from T.M. Fitzgerald and Associates of Havertown Township, Pennsylvania. This adds to the initial 6,650 containers and will create a reserve of new, slightly larger containers so the village will have enough in stock to distribute and use accordingly.

The original bid for 25-gallon recycling containers -- for $59,717 to the same vendor -- was awarded at the April 15, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting.

DPW Superintendent DiFrancisco explained that the Board was voting on this as a change order and not a purchase resolution because the vendor

is honoring the original bid price from April.

“Technically we are adding the original bid that was done but we’re getting the same price -- rather than us having to get new pricing the vendor is honoring the original price,” he said last Thursday.

With funds for the 500 new containers allocated through the Village’s Operating Budget, this change order is reimbursable for the municipality as fees charged to residents will offset the price.

After the first order of new, larger containers were delivered to residents, a number of people wrote letters and emails to The Garden City News and posted online about their difficulties moving the larger, heavier containers. Village offices including the Department of Public Works also received telephone calls expressing similar worries about the containers.

Others later expressed that the new containers just took time to get used to. But in June, during a Board meeting held over Zoom, Superintendent DiFrancisco commented that the weight of the actual bins (when completely empty) had not gone up by much. He said the old bins weighed 4.5 pounds and the new ones are just a little over 2 pounds more, at 6.8 pounds.

“There is not a huge weight difference when it comes to the new bins although these new bins are a little higher up with handles, slightly more ergonomically designed and usable rather than for someone to bend lower with the old bins. I guess when the newer bins when they fill up can be heavier because when they fill up, they hold some more weight in them,” Superintendent DiFrancisco explained at the June 18 Village Board meeting.

Water tower painting delay, costs

Trustee Mark Hyer asked DiFrancisco and Village Attorney Peter Bee for an update on the change order for the new village water tower on Old Country Road. At the Board’s meeting on October 1, an additional $465,500 change order attributed to the costs of painting the new water tower both inside and out was pulled from the agenda so Bee’s law firm could review it. The change order and its almost halfa-million dollar price tag was connected to delays in state and county approvals for soil remediation as well as issues in the placement of valves in the front of the new water tower. Trustees felt the pandemic creating the delays for bureaucracy and thus a higher cost for the tank to be painted does not then fall See page 64

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Don’t trot far for your Turkey Day menu Thanksgiving caterers have Garden City covered

BY RIKKI MASSAND

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As restaurants and caterers have been forced to shift their business models to deal with the pandemic, several Garden City-based food businesses are offering “all the trimmings” Thanksgiving packages to go this Thanksgiving.

Primehouse Steak and Sushi

Primehouse Steak and Sushi restaurant at 910 Franklin Avenue has been a hit in the village since its grand opening, offering high-end and fine dining highlighted by premium cuts of meat and a variety of quality seafood, including sushi and crab, scallops and lobster entrées. Owner Art Gustafson explained that for Thanksgiving, a 24-hour sweet tea brining process takes place for all its free range turkeys.

“Our turkey this year comes with the full accouterments of Thanksgiving side dishes -- it comes with garlic mashed potatoes, candied sweet potato puree with pecans, apple sausage stuffing, orange cranberry relish and roasted root vegetables. These are available a la carte or in increments of four (per-person servings) for takeout on Thanksgiving Day (November 26). One turkey dinner package -- $150 -- serves four. We can double that quantity for serving 8 or triple to serving 12 people,” Gustafson said.

Primehouse’s signature prime rib and filet mignon are among entrées being offered alongside the centerpiece (housemade turkey) of the special Thanksgiving dinner. The meal is complete with starters from baked items and appetizers to unique refreshing salads.

All Primehouse Thanksgiving orders for pick-up, freshly prepared to take home on Thanksgiving Day, must be placed by Tuesday November 24.

Customers can take advantage of curbside pickup, with the large parking lot behind Franklin Avenue, or they can go into Prime House to pick up orders.

“Our food is made fresh on Thanksgiving Day, produced that day and picked up on that day. Having all the orders confirmed by Tuesday is just to make sure we’ll have enough product in-house so we can prepare it in a high quantity, at a high level. The 24-hour brining process separates us from the masses. We truly offer a family-style Thanksgiving, with a turkey to-go with all the sides and accoutrement’s -- and it comes with dessert choices of apple berry crumble or pumpkin cheesecake, Gustafson said.

PrimeHouse was recently voted by Newsday to be among the top 100 Long Island restaurants with its four “princi-

pal” components -- a great raw bar, highend steak, high-end seafood and sushi -- served in a warm, inviting steakhouse environment. The restaurant has been successful at pairing gourmet meat and fish dinners, not just traditional surf & turf. Gustafson noted salmon with skirt steak and rack of lamb with scallops as innovative combinations. He says brunch on Saturdays and Sundays and regular dining hours from Wednesday to Sunday have attracted great interest since the location opened. He is pleased that aside from the premium cuts of steak being a favorite among customers, there is much demand for great quality seafood dishes in Garden City.

Check out the full Thanksgiving menu at PrimehouseGardenCity.com and call 416-4264 to place a catering order.

Calogero’s Italian Restaurant & Pizza

Calogero’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza at 919 Franklin Avenue offers catering of half or whole tray dishes, from appetizers to traditional Italian entrees. Half trays of pastas and most appetizers contain between 10 to 15 servings, and for entrees half trays would work for about 10. Full trays of salads, pastas and appetizers would contain roughly 25 servings while full trays of entrees would have about 18 servings.

All dishes from Calogero’s come with specific reheating instructions for customers’ convenience.

Some of Calogero’s most popular catering items range from penne ala vodka and eggplant rollatini (vegetarian) to chicken francese, lasagna and meatballs.

Catering options include Calogero’s salads such as the arugula with fresh squeezed lemon, evoo and shaved parmigiano reggiano; caesar with romaine hearts and shaved parmigiano reggiano\; baby spinach watermelon and feta and mesclun greens with granny smith apples, dried currants, walnuts, goat cheese in a white balsamic vinaigrette.

Appetizers include local burrata (triple cream fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, toasted walnuts, oven-dried tomatoes); baked clams oreganata style, a tray of assorted meats and cheeses served with olives and fig jam and beef carpaccio: thinly sliced raw filet mignon with roasted garlic aioli over arugula salad.

Customers are advised that the restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving Day but ordering a few days before and picking up catering by Wednesday, November 25 will be easily accommodated. Calogero’s reminds the community that planning and finalizing Christmas See page 63

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Members of the NSDAR collected clothing for children of the Onondaga Nation School.

On October 24, members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), carried on their more than 20-year tradition of sending new clothing to the children of the Onondaga Nation School in Nedrow, New York. Members met that day with Chapter Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra and the project Chair, Deborah McCauley, at an agreed upon location outdoors in Garden City to gather the donations.

Some members sent their purchases directly to Mrs. McCauley for boxing and mailing.

To determine the most effective way to assist the children this year, Project Chair Deborah McCauley contacted school official Simone Gonyea.

Ms. Gonyea suggested warm outerwear

such as coats, hats and gloves for the grammar school age children. The reservation school is located in far northern New York State, not far from the Canadian border.

As always, members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter responded with enthusiasm for this yearly project. They donated 45 new coats, 32 new jackets and 44 items of other warm apparel including hats, gloves and scarves. The delivery also included a number of children's face masks, handmade by one of the Colonel Aaron Ogden chapter members.

Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter is happy and committed to carry on their organization's core value of community service during this challenging time.

Estates POA Nominating Committee thanks applicants The Nominating Committee (“Nominating Committee”) of the Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates (“Estates POA”) thanks all of the residents of Garden City Estates who have expressed interest in being interviewed for Trustee positions (one Village Board Trustee and one Library Board Trustee).

It is wonderful to see so much interest this year and multiple highly qual-

ified candidates for each of the openings. Under the Community Agreement and the Estates POA by-laws, the Nominating Committee will shortly schedule interviews of all such candidates who submitted applications.

The Estates POA and the Nominating Committee encourage all Garden City Estates residents to get involved, volunteer their time, be informed and attend monthly Estates POA meetings.

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*Additional items may be purchased at regular menu price. *Toppings available for additional cost; may not be combined with any other coupon, discount, offer or Groupon; prices do not include tax or gratuity; available for take out only; no substitutions.*

We Are Open For Inside Dining at 50% Capacity

GRIMALDI’S PARTIES ARE BACK!!

You must wear a mask to and from the tables.

Thank you for your cooperation

50 Guests or Under

The safety and protection of our customers and employees is Grimaldi’s top priority.

Masks are required to and from tables please.

TAKEOUT & DELIVERY SUNDAY - THURSDAY 12-9 FRIDAY & SATURDAY 12-10 Delivery through:

Now Accepting Reservations For Parties of 6 or More A $25 fee will be applied if canceling within 3 hours of reservation.

OUTSIDE DINING IS OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER Outdoor Seating In Front & Back

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information 93 Adams Street

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

Mortgage Rates this week from www.bankrate.com

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

Interest Rate 3.020% 2.500% 3.040% 3.070%

APR 3.310% 2.780% 4.000% 3.170%

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Nassau County Median Sale Price

Month Current Year September-2020 $590,000 August-2020 $595,000 July-2020 $550,000 Jun-2020 $560,000 May-2020 $585,000 Apr-2020 $556,000 Mar-2020 $530,000

Prior Year $540,000 $553,000 $545,000 $548,500 $530,000 $505,000 $515,000

% Change 9.3 7.6 .9 2.1 10.4 10.1 2.9

This beautiful Colonial situated on a desired tree lined street is a commuter’s delight. The first floor boasts a spacious living room with a fireplace, an elegant formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sun drenched den and a powder room. The second floor features a master bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms and a beautiful Carrara marble and slate bathroom with radiant heat, double sink vanity and bluetooth enabled ceiling speakers. The basement offers a recreation room, an office, workshop & laundry and there is ample storage space in the basement and the walk-up attic. The professionally landscaped grounds, outdoor lighting and the awning covered private paver patio with bluetooth enabled wall mounted speakers is perfect for entertaining. The house is proximate to the park, school, shopping and the Long Island Railroad station and is in the renowned Garden City School District.

86 Somerset Avenue

Sold Price: $919,000 Date: 11/10/2020 Style: Colonial 3BRs, 1 full Bath, 1 half bath Total taxes: $14,239 Lot Size: .17 acres The Seller’s Team: Karen Guendjoian, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates The Buyer’s Team: Michele Afanador, Compass Greater NY

Sold Price: $870,000 Sold price: $865,000 Date: 11/10/2020 Style: Colonial 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath Lot Size: .13 acres Total taxes: $17,000 The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates The Buyer’s Team: Nancy Giannone, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

Opportunity is knocking with this captivating colonial!

Situated on 74x100 property in the heart of the Estates Section of the Village of Garden City, this home offers approximately 1900 sq. ft. of living space. Living room/ fplc, formal dining room, EIK, family room/fplc, pwdr rm complete the first floor. The second floor has 3 bedrooms including a large master, and hall bath. There is a full staircase up to the attic where there is plenty of storage, There is a full basement with utilities and laundry, and a small office. Gas heat, IGS (front only), slate roof, and low taxes make this home a must see!

93 Meadow Street

Sold Price: $775,000 Date: 11/09/2020 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths Style: Tudor Total taxes: $14,090 Lot Size: .13 acres The Seller’s Team: Elizabeth Breslin, Coach Realtors Fennessy Assoc.

The Buyer’s Team: Evangelia Boudourakis and Irene Nictas, Daniel Gale Real Estate

Charming Tudor conveniently located near park and school. Living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with center island.

Bedroom/den and full bath complete the first floor.

Second floor offers a spacious master with built-in closets, an additional bedroom with sitting room and full bath. Great backyard space for outdoor enjoyment. Additional amenities include a 2 car garage, inground sprinklers and new roof.

This informational page is sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate Houses featured on this page were sold by various real estate agencies

Jane Romanowski

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.456.7436 | Jane.Romanowski@Elliman.com Garden City Office | 516.307.9406 | elliman.com

© 2020 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. 110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746. 631.549.7401.

Just Ask Jane!

Real Estate Services Designed for Your Needs

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Turn What You Love Into Where You Live

Open House Sun. 11/15 from 11-12:30pm 24 Pen Mor Drive, Muttontown | $4,250,000 5 BR, 7 BA, 2 HALF BA | Web#3255671

Garden City | $1,450,000 | By Appointment Only 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 HALF BA | Web# 3218425

Garden City | $1,050,000 4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3261440

Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

John McSherry: M 610.805.9699

Garden City South | $830,000 3 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# 3246771

Garden City South | $675,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3249772

Under Contract | Garden City | $1,399,000 6 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# 3236122

Brian Pryke: M 516.286.8536

Katarzyna Kamer: M 917.548.7106

Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

Under Contract | Garden City | $945,000 4 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# 3246778

Under Contract | Garden City | $849,000 3 BR, 1.5 BA | Web# 3257465

Under Contract | Garden City | $575,000 2 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3236488

Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Julie Whicher: M 516.698.3975 Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Garden City Office | 516.307.9406

elliman.com

110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746. 631.549.7401 © 2020 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

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We are grateful for each and every client, past and present, and we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Alexandra Parisi

Maureen Lagarde

Athena Menoudakos

Lic. Real Estate Broker alexandra.parisi@compass.com M: 516.427.6878

Lic. Real Estate Salesperson maureen.lagarde@compass.com M: 516.850.7812

Lic. Real Estate Salesperson athena.menoudakos@compass.com M: 516.316.4955

Alexandra Parisi, Maureen Lagarde. and Athena Menoudakos are real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.

Whether you are thinking of selling, buying your first home, searching for an investment or downsizing please contact us and allow our expertise to help you achieve your real estate goals. With low inventory and record low interest rates, there has never been a better time to sell.

Jen Sullivan M: 516.361.7190 Licensed Real Estate Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com Laura Carroll M: 917.370.5354 Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com Jen Sullivan and Laura Carroll are Licensed Real Estate Salespersons affiliated with Compass.

Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.

At Home Art: Paint like Vincent van Gogh

“Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh “Always continue walking a lot and loving nature, for that’s the real way to learn to understand art better and better,” Van Gogh wrote in 1874. “Painters understand nature and love it, and teach us to see.”

On Tuesday November 4, The Garden City Historical Society launched its second episode of their At Home Art series, “Paint like Vincent van Gogh”, to build upon the success of episode 1, “Paint like Jackson Pollock.”

This project is simple to set up and clean up, intended to engage aspiring artists in their interpretation of “The Starry Night” while learning about Vincent van Gogh from the safety of their home.

As part of this project, artists are asked to observe the night sky over their home to see the vivid colors formed by nature: blues, whites, yellows and black. From a picture, their memory and imagination, artists are instructed to use paint and brushstrokes to create their own starry night covering 3/4 of their canvas like Van Gogh. Artists can also layer in a silhouette of their home, a tree or use a silhouette provided of the 1872 Apostle house at 109 11th Street, home to The Garden City Historical Society Museum.

About the Project

• This project takes 45 minutes from set up to clean up to create one work of art and to learn about Vincent van Gogh and his contribution to art history.

• Supplies are included, artist

and workspace needed.

Registration:

• $25 includes the cost of supplies and a $5 donation to The Garden City Historical Society’s Capital Campaign to fund the ongoing restoration of our 1872 AT Stewart era museum at 109 11th Street.

• $20 fee is extended to The Garden City Historical Society Members.

• Optional add on for individual or family membership to The Garden City Historical Society.

This At Home Art program was designed by Lee Harned, TGCHS art education advisor, and Carter Jones of Stratford School. Mrs. Harned, a retired art educator and artist, is on the education board of Parrish Art Museum and is the East End representative for the New York State Art teachers Association. Where Mrs. Harned creates the concept, Carter tests the simplicity of the instruction and execution from the point of view of age 10. Their combined goal is to create a simple medium for learning and self expression without overcomplicating the project, ultimately creating a new generation of artists at any age.

Registration is live now at athomeart2.eventbrite.com.

Pick up ordered kits or purchase kits Saturday, November 14, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. @ The Historical Society, 109 Eleventh Street, Garden City

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4 Bed · 1.5 Bath · $869,000

Open House Saturday, November 14th 12n-2pm & Sunday, November 15th 12n-2pm

98 Locust Street Garden City Charming 4-bedroom Colonial located on a beautiful tree-lined street features 2000 interior sq ft and a deep 55’ x 125’ lot. The main level has a great circular flow and features an entry vestibule with french doors, spacious living room with gas fireplace and beautiful moldings, den/ home office, large eat-in kitchen, powder room and formal dining room with doors that lead out to the large backyard. Upstairs you will find 4 good size bedrooms and full bathroom. Other highlights include: hardwood floors throughout, walk up attic, 2 car detached garage, walk-out basement and 200-amp electric.

Conveniently located near school and neighborhood park.

Incredible opportunity at $869,000!

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190

Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate.

This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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Offered at $1,549,000

New To The Market

65 Kensington Road Garden City

Gracious 3000 sq ft Dutch Colonial situated on 2 lots with LOW taxes in the picturesque Adelphi Estates section. Let the warmth of this home wrap around you as you walk through the front door. The main level boasts a fantastic floor plan for today’s living with a charming entry foyer, formal living room with wood burning fireplace and beautiful built-ins, a private sun-lit home office with 2 sets of French doors, elegant dining room, powder room, renovated open concept kitchen with Bosch appliances, quartzite countertops, farm sink, custom cabinetry open to a 21’ x 16’ family room with large windows and new skylights. A beautiful staircase rises to the second level introducing 3 spacious bedrooms, including the master suite, an additional home office and a second full hall bath. Other highlights include: walk up 3rd level with bonus room and full bath, finished basement, attached 2 car garage, CAC, gas heat, new roof, patio with new awning, IGS and expansive private yard.

All within close proximity to Country Club, LIRR and shops.

Call Jen Sullivan for a private showing.

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190

Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate.

This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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THE OFFICE CAT

GARDEN CITY AGENTS PRESENT

Paws for a Cause WHO

WHAT

WHERE

Compass Garden City Agents are partnering with Ruff House Rescue, a non-profit rescue shelter to help provide resources for animals prior to their adoption.

Please donate what you can, from new or gently used dog and cat beds, toys, to washed small blankets, pillowcases, and sheets Drop off donations in a clear plastic bag at the Compass Garden City Office: 182 Seventh Street Garden City NY 11530 516.408.2231

WHEN

Weekdays in November 10am - 2pm

Please contact Athena or Laura with any questions.

Athena Menoudakos athena.menoudakos@compass.com 516.316.4955 Laura Carroll laura.carroll@compass.com 917.370.5354

Vehicle entered: Garden City Police investigated the theft of multiple items from a vehicle parked in a Kensington Road driveway on November 4th.

Excessive speed: On November 4th a 21-year-old-motorist was charged with excessive speed on Clinton Road and driving with a suspended license.

Graffiti Graffiti was found on a utility pole in Parking Field 6E on November 5th.

Six suspensions On November 5th a 27-yearold motorist was charged with driving on Franklin Avenue with six license suspensions as well as unregistered vehicle and uninsured operation.

Leaving the scene: The Department received a report of a vehicle leaving the scene after colliding with another vehicle on Stewart Avenue on November 6th.

Fraudulent checks A resident reports that as a result of a computer scam where his personal information was compromised, there were multiple attempts to cash fraudulent checks against his bank account.

Multiple violations A 57-year-old motorist was charged with driving with a revoked license on Stewart Avenue at Tullamore Road on November 6th.

He was also charged with six additional license suspensions, improper plate, unregistered vehicle, and uninsured operation.

Bicycle theft On November 7th Garden City Police responded to a report of a theft of a bicycle from a Brook Street garage. An officer located the subject, a 56-year-old male, on Clinton Road allegedly in possession of the bicycle. He was arrested and charged

with petit larceny.

Missing plate: Upon investigation of a vehicle on Easton Road with no rear license plate, the 26-year-old motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, no rear plate, switched front license plate, and unregistered vehicle.

Light out: On November 8th Garden City Police responded to a traffic light malfunction on Old Country Road at Washington Avenue.

Bicycle stolen A bicycle chained to a pole in Parking Field 2S was reported stolen on November 8th.

DWI arrest: On November 9th a 23-year-old male was arrested on Franklin Avenue for DWI and excessive speed.

Pumpkin taken: A sign and a pumpkin were reported stolen from the yard of a Huntington Road residence on November 9th.

Revoked license As a result of a traffic investigation on November 9th, a 35-yearold-male was arrested for driving on Cherry Valley Avenue and 9th Street with a revoked license, 13 license suspensions, unregistered vehicle, uninsured vehicle, and defective brake lights.

Stolen car: A vehicle was reported stolen from a New Hyde Park Road Service Station on November 10th Unauthorized check A Garden City business reports an unauthorized check for $3,100 was cashed against the company’s bank account.

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.

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Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com M: 917.370.5354

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190

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

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

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

Patrick McCooey Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker patrick.mccooey@compass.com M: 516.236.4287

Alexander Olivieri Licensed Real Estate Salesperson alexander.olivieri@compass.com M: 516.306.7738

Whitney Sardelis Licensed Real Estate Salesperson whitney.sardelis@compass.com M: 773.263.5869

Under Contract

*Under Contract

Just Sold

20 Somerset Avenue, Garden City 176 Wellington, Garden City 219 Euston Road, Garden City 60 Cambridge Ave., Garden City 3 Birchwood Court Apt 4F, Garden City

Out-of-Town Listings:

151 Kensington Road S., Garden City 194 Kensington Road, Garden City 1961 Stuyvesant Ave., East Meadow 114 Tally Lane, Wantagh 140 Cambridge Ave., Garden City

1 Kensington Court, Garden City 50 Poplar Street, Garden City 18 Saint James Place, Cathedral Gardens 50 Homestead Ave., Garden City

6 Lloyd Cove Court, Lloyd Harbor 95 Ocean Ave., Bay Shore 75-42 194th Street, Fresh Meadows 2631 Neptune Ave., Seaford

UNDER CONTRACT

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

65 Kensington Road, Garden City $1,549,000

15 Kingsbury Road, Garden City $1,399,000

UNDER CONTRACT

OPEN HOUSE

215 Brixton Road, Garden City $1,159,000 Open House: Sunday, 2 - 3:30 pm

21 Ash Street, Garden City $1,349,000

UNDER CONTRACT

OPEN HOUSE

102 Locust Street, Garden City $1,150,000

120 Washington, Garden City $1,288,000

27 Clinton Road, Garden City $979,000 Open House: Saturday, 1 - 3 pm

OPEN HOUSE

219 Euston Road, Garden City $949,000

98 Locust Street, Garden City $869,000 Open House: Saturday & Sunday, 12 pm - 2 pm

Laura Carroll, Jen Sullivan, Athena Menoudakos, Alexandra Parisi, Maureen Lagarde, Patrick McCooey, Whitney Sardelis, and Alexander Olivieri are licensed real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Oppor-tunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description.

All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.*Under Contract and *Just Sold listings were part of previous brokerage affiliation with Daniel Gale Sotheby's and Douglas Elliman.

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE Mayor@gardencityny.net

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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.

routes.

Building Dept Plans Review

The Board has authorized $58,300 to fund third-party plan review of two major projects happening in the Village: NYU Langone Health ambulatory care center located at 1111 Franklin Avenue ($25,000), the former site of Sears, and 555 Stewart Garden, the site of a 150-unit residence ($33,300).

International Code Council, out of Country Club Hills, Illinois, will provide the services.

Mayor Theresa Trouvé

Pedestrian safety on 7th Street

Garden City Police conducted a Pedestrian Safety Detail on Seventh Street on October 26, 28 and 30 with the following results: • 11 tickets for illegal U-turns • 2 tickets for failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk • 5 tickets for miscellaneous violations • 1 ticket for a suspended registration In addition, 34 Operation Safe Pedestrian tip-cards were issued advising people of the dangers of not utilizing crosswalks when crossing the street.

Bridge Replacement

Tanners Pond Rd./Denton Ave. The Tanners Pond/Denton Avenue Bridge is the last of seven bridges to be replaced or modified as part of the third track project.

The bridge is being removed and replaced with a three-track structure to accommodate the new third track and improve safety. An ADAcompliant sidewalk is also planned on the east side of the roadway, which will allow pedestrians to traverse safely between the north and south sides of the tracks.

During November, crews are relocating above- and below- ground utilities. As a result, Tanners Pond Road / Denton Avenue will be periodically closed at the bridge, from Railroad Avenue to Main Avenue, during this activity. During this closure, vehicles can continue to utilize Tanners Pond Road onto Main Avenue and Denton Avenue onto Railroad Avenue. New Hyde Park Road and Nassau Boulevard can be utilized as alternate north/south

Outdoor Dining Program Extended

The Board of Trustees extended the Outdoor Dining Program on Seventh Street through December 31, 2020. At the request of the Chamber of Commerce, Seventh Street is only closed Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – not Sundays. The Village and Chamber kicked off the program, “Summer in the Streets,” back in June. Seventh Street will continue to be closed to pedestrians only for outdoor dining between 5:00 and 10:00 p.m.

Pick up property folders:

Deadline approaching Time is running out. If you requested your original property folder from the Building Department, please pick it up at the Building Department as soon as possible. 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 See page 61

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New financial services company opens on Franklin Avenue

BY GARY SIMEONE

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Orders Must Be Picked Up By 4pm On Wednesday 11/25

Walk Street GC will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so that our staff can enjoy the day with their families.

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The experience of one-on-one financial service has come to Garden City after the opening of an Edward Jones investment office in June. The Fortune 500 firm, based out of St. Louis, Missouri, has a unique business model with one financial advisor and one branch manager per office.

Chris Eschmann heads up the Garden City office located at 1055 Franklin Avenue.

“I am excited to bring our new office here to Garden City and to offer our clients top rated financial services,” said Eschmann. “Our company is a Fortune 500 firm that has the largest network of branches and financial advisors in the industry.”

He said that Edward Jones has a unique business model in that there is one financial advisor per office.

“The one-on-one client advisor model sets the tone for a more relaxed and comfortable environment. It helps us to focus on people’s long-term goals when they are planning to invest their money.”

Many clients who look to invest money in a financial firm like Edward Jones focus on outside factors like the stock market news headlines and politics.

“These are things that are out of our control, so we try to get them to focus

on things they can control, like their spending habits, investing, short- and long-term goals to help our clients make better decisions without letting emotions get in the way,” said Eschmann.

The financial advisor works to understand what’s important to clients, whether it be saving for the retirement years or helping to fund their children’s education. They advocate for clients through major life changes, such as a new marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, retirement or job change.

Eschmann said the majority of his clients have similar goals in mind when they first come to his office.

“Many of our clients have goals such as traveling the world, snowbirding in warmer climates or taking an interest in arts and music. Retirement is unique and different for everyone.”

Eschmann brings a lot of experience to the job after having worked in the financial services industry for thirty plus years.

He started his career as a client advisor at J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs before transitioning over to Edward Jones in October 2017.

Eschmann graduated from Chaminade High School in Mineola and from Villanova University with a BA degree.

Edward Jones is located at 1055 Franklin Avenue in Suite 210.

Cadette Troop receives awards

After over 7 months of Zoom meetings and split groups due to the pandemic restrictions, the members of Troop #1242 were finally able to ALL get together in a socially distant setting. With all girls masked up, it was a great time to reconnect and for the girls to talk about how these past months have affected them. The most special part of the meeting was when the girls were awarded their Bronze Award certificates and pins. These girls worked through many obstacles to make their award happen. Between having to stay home, distance guidelines, masks and schooling from home—they were brave and determined to get their projects done.

Well done, Cadettes!

BY REGINA MORAN

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122 Poplar Street, Garden City First Showing This Weekend

Open House Saturday and Sunday 1-3 pm

Join us at this charming and spacious Fieldstone Cape on 65’x125’ deep property. Located on a most desirable tree-lined block, this home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The first level of this home boasts a living room with a wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room, updated kitchen with access to eat-in area and den, a master bedroom, large full bath and second bedroom. The second level features 2 bedrooms with ample storage and a full bath. The partially finished basement includes a generous sized recreation/media room, laundry room, utilities and storage. The extra deep, fully fenced-in private yard with deck, makes it the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. With the close proximity to shopping, transportation, schools and the largest park in the village, this is the one house to see this weekend.

Other amenities include, CAC, IGS, alarm, hardwood floors, and 1 car attached garage.

OFFERED AT $899,000 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Atlantic Shores 55 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 | Office: 516.444.3939

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This photograph was taken in 1908 of the Long Island Motor Parkway under construction. It was taken in what is now East Meadow looking west from the top of 1 of 65 bridges that would be built to allow the parkway to be crossing free. Look how desolate the Hempstead Plains look in 1908. The photographer’s driver is waiting patiently in the Buick. Note the steering wheel is in front of the right front seat back then.

The Long Island Motor Parkway was built between 1908 and 1911 and stretched 48 miles from the Queens border to Lake Ronkonkoma. It was quite an undertaking in those years. It would close in April of 1938. It was conceived by William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and funded by him and his wealthy associates. It was the first parkway built exclusively for the automobile in the world. Note the pipe on the left, as wells had to be dug to provide water for the concrete.

Two historians, who I am friends with, did a wonderful book on the L.I. Motor Parkway and I assisted them. In fact, it was this photo that I thought should be used for the cover and they agreed.

Christmas Hour of Music

BY KATHY MCCORMICK

Condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, cabinets have pull-out draws. Master Suite with bath and walk-in closet.

Central air conditioning. Only unit with 2 additional closets, and a window in the Master Bath and extra one in Master Bedroom. This end Unit has 3 exposures with morning and afternoon sun. Spacious open floor plan, balcony, washer and dryer in unit, stone countertops, private parking garage, 24 hour concierge, gym, outdoor pool and more. Walking distance to the center of town and the LIRR. $835,000 Principals only.

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On Tuesday, December 1, at 2p.m. the Music Department of The Community Club, will present its annual Christmas Hour of Music, featuring Kristine Dougherty on flute, and Henry DeVries, on piano and organ. This wonderful holiday program will be a live performance, held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

Both performers have given us spectacular programs over the years and this one will be no different.

The program will include Allegro from Concerto in C, Jesu, Joy Medley, Andante, My Selfe, Ballade, Holiday Songs for Flute and Piano, Andante Sostenuto, Stille Nacht, The Nutcracker and Christmas Carols.

Kristine Dougherty holds a Bachelor of Music degree in flute performance, from the North Carolina School of the Arts and a Master of Music degree in

flute performance from the Mannes College of Music. Kristine studied with Linda Chesis, Keith Underwood, Judith Mendenhall, Philip Dunigan and Sandra Miller.

Henry DeVries is a cum laude graduate of Westminster Choir College, in Princeton, New Jersey majoring in organ performance. He studied organ with Eugene Roan, harpsichord with James Jones as well as voice and choral conducting with James McKeever.

All coronavirus regulations will be observed. Everyone must wear a mask, three people in any row, every other row will be empty. This year, there will be no reception at the Casino following the program.

If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club please contact our club office at 516-746-0488 on Tues., Wed., or Thurs. between 9:30AM and 12:30PM. All are welcome

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Rotary Club co-prez writes first two books

BY GARY SIMEONE

Central Nassau Rotary Club Co-President Rony Kessler

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The expression “better late than never” couldn’t be more fitting for Franklin Square resident Rony Kessler. The co-president of the Central Nassau County Rotary Club released two new young adult novels last month.

The two books, entitled “The Professor And The Wild Dogs” and “The Mysterious Animal Soup: And Rachel’s Gifts,” were first drafted on a napkin over twenty years ago.

“I started writing a couple of chapters twenty years ago on a piece of napkin,” said the 78-year-old, who was born in Israel. “I had a job and children and life got in the way, so I was never able to finish what I had put down.”

Earlier this year, he was at his apartment in Florida in the beginning stages of the coronavirus pandemic when he found his writings in a pile of loose papers.

“I was supposed to return to New York in March, but couldn’t come back because of the pandemic. I started writing the book again and was able to finish it by the time I got back in the summer.”

Kessler said that his two teenage granddaughters were inspirational in his novel, and they also helped to co-author the books.

“The Professor And The Wild Dogs” is a prequel and a novella that revolves around a professor of diseases and vaccines and an endangered wild dog species in Africa.

“The Mysterious Animal Soup: And Rachel’s Gifts” is a follow-up book that focuses on the idea of genetic engineering and scientists who are able to transfer certain abilities from animals to humans.

Kessler said the main character in the story is a twelve-year-old girl named Rachel Glick, who possesses special gifts that were given to her by animals.

“Let’s just say she is a very unique individual with special abilities. She uses these gifts to solve the tragedy that has befallen her family. If I told you anymore, I’d be giving away the whole story,” said Kessler.

He said that coming up with ideas for stories has always been part of his life.

He wrote a weekly newsletter when he was a former CPA in an accounting firm, and has written the newsletter for the Rotary Club for many years.

“People always ask me how do I get my ideas for stories, and I tell them I really don’t know. When I start writing the stories, the ideas just kind of flow out of me.”

As part of his book deal with Red Penguin Books publishing company, Kessler has two more books lined up for next year. The books are set to be released in March and September of 2021.

“The Professor And The Wild Dogs” and “The Mysterious Animal Soup: And Rachel’s Gifts” are both available on Amazon.com and on Kindle in paperback version.

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The Library Board and Administration is continuing to oversee safe operations while providing in-library browsing for materials and reference services, as well as interlibrary loan and accepting returned items.

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 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 mandatory for all staff and visitors. Visitors are limited to 60 minutes in the Library. Any additional time must be approved by the Librarian-inCharge. Staff will monitor the number of people and social distancing in the space when the Library is busy. In addition patrons seeking staff assistance must keep six feet distance, and utilize floor markings and desk partitions.

Patrons who wish a staff consultation (Reference, Readers Advisory) must sign in the log book.

Library materials should be returned only to the front book drop or carts marked “RETURNS ONLY.” The Library will continue to waive fines on all mate-

rials except Museum Passes through November 30, with plans to resume collecting fines effective December 1. The Friends of the Library are not accepting book donations at this time.

No meetings or programs in the library building will be held until further notice. All study rooms and computer areas remain closed. Congregating in groups is not allowed. Consuming food and beverages is also not allowed inside the Library building, including in the Step Down Café. The Library reserves the right to require visitors to leave who are not following these rules.

These procedures will be continuously reviewed by the Library Board and Administration, as needed for safety.

During the COVID-19 pandemic the Library’s most important priority is to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect the health and safety of Library users and Library employees. The Library will continue to work with the Village to ensure the safety for Library employees and visitors and to provide excellent library service. Check the Library’s website and Calendar of Events at www.gardencitypl.org as well as the Library’s Facebook pages for updates on reopening services and for information on the Library’s online resources, services and virtual programs.

Week Two of the Virtual Cake Decorating Series Join Baking Coach Lisa Basini for a four week virtual cake decorating workshop on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning November 10. Each week you can tune into a recorded video program and learn how to decorate a cake! This is a great way to see if you have what it takes to become a cake decorator and learn how to make professional looking cakes for family and friends.

Maybe you'll be the next Mary Berry of the “Great British Baking Show” or the Cake Boss!

If you missed Week One Buttercream Basics or want to rewatch it, you can view it in the Virtual Library on the website.

Week Two - Tuesday, November 17 at 7 p.m.: Piping- During week two learn a different technique on frosting and how to fill and use a pastry bag.

Plus learn rosette, & shell border and leaves.

Week Three - Tuesday, November 24 at 7 p.m.: Fondant- Learn how to make fondant from scratch, cover a cake in fondant, and learn how to make roses using fondant.

Week Four - Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m.: Layering- Learn how to stack two cakes on top of one another, plus learn how to trim your cakes with sprinkles.

The Cake Decorating Workshop can be viewed at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays on the Library's website www.gardencitypl.org . No registration is required to participate in this special cake decorating series. Recipes and ingredient lists will also be provided. The recorded video programs will be available in the Virtual Library on the website after each week's premier for 30 days. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Teen Crafternoon: DIY Decoupage Leaf Bowl on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Crafternoon: DIY Decoupage Leaf Bowl on Tuesday, November 17, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Registrants will be asked pick up their craft kit in advance in order to participate in this virtual craft program. 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, November 10 at 10 a.m.

Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, November 19, 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Up! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play as.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program.

For more information about Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us. Mobile users should download the Zoom app onto their device before the start of the meeting. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, November 10 at 10 a.m. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Teen Games: Among Us on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Games: Among Us on Monday, November 23 at 5 p.m.–5:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Grab some snacks and join us as we play the popular game Among Us! Registrants will need the Among Us game downloaded on either their PC/laptop or mobile device in order to play. Patrons can sign up for only one of the two 30-minute sessions.

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, November 17 at 10 a.m.

Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Tuesday, November 24, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. 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, November 17 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

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

Social Media Challenges for November

For the month of November, participate in our social media challenges to earn community service! November’s challenges are as follows: • Art: Take a photo that represents fall • Writing: Write a dialogue of a family Thanksgiving dinner • Food: Make a traditional family recipe for Thanksgiving • Question of the Month: Why are you thankful for your library?

• Reading: Read a historical fiction or nonfiction 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/

Tie Dye Science with Chris Buchman

Learn science related tie dye with science teacher Chris Buchman during the month of November. Gather up your

supplies and do some science activities related to tie-dye in this prerecorded video!

This program is for children, 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 premiered November 6 on our website https://www.gardencitypl.org and will be available from the premiere date for 30 days. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Edible Cookie Dough with the Baking Coach

Learn how to Edible Cookie Dough with the Baking Coach during the month of November. Gather up your cooking supplies and learn from the Baking Coach how to make this homemade cookie dough in this prerecorded video!

This program is for children, 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 November 1 on our website here: https://www. gardencitypl.org and will be available from the premiere date until November 30. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

“Bee” Mine Cupcakes with Theresa Maritato

Learn how to make DIY “Bee” Mine Cupcakes with Theresa Maritato during the month of November. Gather up your baking supplies and learn from Theresa Maritato how to make these bee-themed cupcakes in this prerecorded video!

This program is for children, 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 beginning November 1 on our website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org and will be available from the premiere date until November 30. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. The Library is looking for teen reviewers to review books and media in the YA collection as well as digital content, such as ebooks

Let your voice be heard!

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/

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

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

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

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens Due to the uncertainty of the current situation, virtual library programming will likely be announced with short notice. If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when new virtual events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6-12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

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The beginning of winter with the arrival of colder weather is the perfect time to cozy up and start reading a series. Starting a series is like beginning a relationship — it’s a commitment. But when you’ve discovered a captivating saga, you will easily get lost in the story and never want to leave the pages of your book. Some series, however, are stand alone stories featuring the same character often in the same setting.

Since those stories are not written in chronological order, you can read about a favorite character in any order. With so many great series to enjoy, it can be hard to know which series to choose.

To make it a little easier for you, the Library has put together a list of a few of the best book series for adults in different genres.

In addition to assist you with your search for your next great series read, the Library offers remote access to the Novelist Plus database, which is part of the Virtual Library on the website www.gardencitypl.org. If you have a favorite author, enter the author’s name in the search box to find out if that author has written a series. If you want to begin reading a particular series, you can enter the series name in the search box to find out the correct order of the author’s books.

Recommended Adult Series

“Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follet -- This epic, dramatic series sweeps through the 12th to the 16th centuries in Kingsbridge, England, where large casts of complex characters, spanning the classes from peasants to royalty, are embroiled in political and religious turmoil, romance, rivalry, crime, intrigue, and trade.

“Wolf Hall” by Hilary Mantel -This historical fiction trilogy chronicles the reign of Henry VIII and his obsessive quest for a male heir. The novels are told from the perspective

of Thomas Cromwell, one of Henry Tudor’s most trusted advisors.Mantel follows Cromwell’s journey from his humble beginnings, to his rise to a powerful advisor of the court, and finally to his eventual downfall.

“Clifton Chronicles” by Jeffrey Archer -- This intricately plotted multigenerational family saga starts with Henry Clifton, a boy of mysterious parentage but much ambition, who works on the docks in Bristol, England in 1919.

The semi autobiographical story continues through 100 years of history, into the 21st century, from multiple points of view. The series offers colorful characters, mystery, plenty of questionable decision making, and a contested family fortune.

“Stephanie Plum” by Janet Evanovich -- Stephanie Plum is a bounty hunter in New Jersey, who always gets her man. With more luck than talent, her life is full of bail-jumping criminals, car chases, missing persons, and trying to find a decent guy. This humorous, action-packed mystery series is full of high-stakes suspense. This Evanovich series has titles with the numbers of the series as well as “between the numbers” titles with the word Plum.

“Prey” by John Sandford -- Rogue cop Lucas Davenport is a cocky and endearingly eccentric detective who has intense interactions with inventive and well-drawn villains. Filled with suspense and black humor, these compelling and gritty stand-alone violent police procedurals are fast-paced and plot-driven. The series also offers detailed descriptions of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a frequent setting.

“No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency”

by Alexander McCall Smith -- Boldly going where no woman has gone before, Precious Ramotswe is the very first female private detective in all of Botswana. Tactful, effective, and insightful detective work comes natu-

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rally to this very independent woman in this highly entertaining humorous, cozy mystery series.

“Inspector Armand Gamache” by Lousie Penny -- Though these procedural mysteries feature a police homicide squad based in Montreal, Quebec, they also provide casual and thoughtful depictions of Quebec life. They often feature the well-drawn, quirky residents of the obscure village of Three Pines.

The lead detective, Armand Gamache, has a poet’s soul and brilliant coaching and teaching skills, guiding his team to solve baffling murder cases.

Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon -- In this popular historical fiction and time travel romance series, nurse Claire Randall tumbles back in time to 1743 Scotland while vacationing with her husband in 1945.While there, she falls in love with the young Scottish warrior Jamie Fraser as they are swept up in the events of the Jacobite uprising.

Chesapeake Shores by Sheryl Woods -- This heartwarming, contemporary romance series is set in the fictitious Chesapeake Shores region of Maryland. Woods uses the small-town setting to create sensual romances that involve different members of the same family. Her storylines feature a strong sense of community and supportive family and friends who deal with contemporary social issues.

Weekly Staff Picks

Each week the Adult Reference Librarians recommend fiction and nonfiction by popular authors, some were recently published, others may be good reads that you might have missed.

To request adult print books, send an email to https://www.gardencitypl. org/speaking-of-books/ or complete the form on the website. You can also reserve books directly in the online catalog at http://encore.alisweb.org/.

Most 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.

Up for Grabs

by Librarian Martin Bowe

WORLD WAR II HISTORY “The Nazi Menace: Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin and the Road to War” by Benjamin Carter Helt (Released on August 4, 2020) Helt’s last book traced Hitler’s rise to power in Germany and the history of the fall of the Weimar Republic. Now we are given the behind the scenes inner politics in Berlin, London, Moscow, and Washington as anti-Nazi forces start to understand Hitler’s true menace.

Helt’s glossary of names contains over 100 individuals. Helt discusses Stalin’s Great Terror, Hitler’s anti-semitic programs, and how Germany intervened heavily in the 1940 U.S. presidential

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election. We know the end results, now we know how it happened. This book is a fine accompaniment to the novels of Alan Furst.

“The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz” by Erik Larson (Released on February 25, 2020) Erik Larson has entertained us with a Chicago World’s Fair and a serial killer lurking in its shadow and the last voyage of the Lusitania. In this sequel to his account of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, Larson gives us the Blitz of England and its endurance under consecutive bombings by the German Air Force. We see Prime Minister Winston Churchill juggling contingency planning for Dunkirk, the fall of France, and America’s help—all in an effort to prepare for an invasion by sea and sky.

We see how Churchill the man becomes Churchill the icon.

Bookmarked by Librarian Ann Garnett

SUSPENSE AND NORDIC NOIR/CRIME FICTION “Piece of My Heart” by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke (To be released on November 17, 2020) In the latest suspenseful collaboration from the Queen of Suspense, Mary Higgins Clark and her partner in crime Alafair Burke, television producer Laurie Moran must solve the kidnapping of her fiancée’s nephew just days before her wedding. A search party begins and witnesses recall the seven year old playing in the water and collecting shells, but no one remembers seeing him after the morning at the beach. As the sun sets, the boy’s skimboard washes up to shore, and everyone realizes that he could be anywhere. A ticking clock, a sinister stalker, and fresh romance combine in this follow up to the authors’ bestselling “You Don’t Own Me,” part of the “Under Suspicion series.

“The Kingdom” by Jo Nesbo (Released on November 10, 2020) “The Kingdom” is a complex standalone thriller from the author of the popular “Harry Hole” detective series. This latest Nordic crime novel dives into the psyches of its main characters, a pair of brothers in Oslo. “The Kingdom” is a gripping family drama about the two brothers Roy and Carl who are bound together by dark secrets. When Roy and Carl’s parents die suddenly and mysteriously, sixteen-year-old Roy is left as protector to his impulsive younger brother.As adults, the brothers go their separate ways, but old secrets threaten to surface when Carl returns with his wife to the village, where he hopes to build a hotel that will make him rich, a venture that Roy, who runs a gas station and convenience store, is skeptical of. A lifetime of secrets begin to surface and the town’s sordid history becomes known in this classic noir.

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Library Thanksgiving hours In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Garden City Public Library will have the following hours: Wednesday, November 25: Open

9:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, November Thanksgiving Holiday, Closed

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Enjoy a virtual art lecture with the Library The Metropolitan Museum’s Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Creche

Join Museum Educator Alice W. Schwarz for a virtual art lecture on Zoom about the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche on Tuesday, December 8 at 7 p.m. Each winter the Met continues its longstanding holiday tradition of displaying over 250 18th-century Neapolitan figures around a 20-foot tree. Join Alice W. Schwarz as she virtually explores the assortment of creche figures and animals from

angels, shepherds, and sheep, to the procession of the three Magi and the crowd of town people thronging the tavern, or inn, of Bethlehem. Alice will also discuss how the figures were made and how the collection came to the Met as a gift.

Online registration on Eventkeeper using your email address begins on Friday, November 20 at 10 a.m.

Registration closes on Tuesday, December 8 at 1 p.m. 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!

Coffee & Tea by the Book: Let’s Talk About Books on Zoom Join Librarian Ann Garnett for a casual Coffee & Tea by the Book get together on zoom to talk with other book lovers about your favorite reads on Friday, November 20 at 9:30 a.m. You will hear about some newly released books and get recommendations for your next great read.

Please bring your morning cup of coffee or tea and the book you are read-

ing to share with the other participants. Registration begins online on Eventkeeper for Garden City Library cardholders on Friday, November 6 at 10 a.m. Registration closes on Thursday, November 19 at 4 p.m.

Participants will be emailed the zoom login and link on the evening before the program.

Register for Thomas Germano’s art lectures on Zoom On the Barnes Foundation

Online registration on Eventkeeper is open for Professor Thomas Germano's virtual art lecture on zoom on The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on Monday evening, November 16 at 7 p.m. The Barnes Foundation was established by Dr. Albert C. Barnes in 1922 to “promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture.”

The Gardens in Merion, PA were the passion of Mrs. Barnes while the art gallery housed the collection of Dr. Barnes. The Barnes Foundation holds one of the finest collections of Post-Impressionist and early Modern

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by Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, and Picasso as well as American masters, Old Master paintings, African sculpture, Native American ceramics, jewelry and textiles, American paintings and decorative arts and antiquities from the Mediterranean region and Asia.

Register on Eventkeeper at www. gardencitypl.org using your email address. Registration closes at 1 p.m. on the day of the program on November 16. Participants will receive an email with the Zoom login and link on the afternoon of the lecture. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. All are welcome!

News From the Children’s Room Thanksgiving 2020

BAKING COACH: All Grades (No registration required) Dec. 1 Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

In less than two weeks, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving — 2020-style.

We may not be gathering with our famARTS AND CRAFTS ily and friends as we have in previous WITH THERESA MARITATO years, but we still have much to be Grades K-8 thankful for. Thanksgiving is tradi(No registration required) tionally known for celebrating the good Dec. 1 Snowman Mason Jars things that life has bestowed upon us, and that remains the same this year.

PLAY HOORAY The Children’s Librarians have much to Ages 2½–5 and Caregiver be thankful for this year. We are thank(No registration required) ful that the Library is open and we are Oct. 19: Tape 1: Imagine Fun Everyday able to interact with our patrons. We Nov. 23: Tape 2: Transportation are thankful for technology that gave FUN SCIENCE us Zoom! We are also thankful for good WITH CHRIS BUCHMAN health, for food on our table, friends and (Grades K–8) family in our lives, and paper towels in (No registration required) our cabinets!

Dec. 4: Gingerbread/Bread in a Bag The Children’s Room has many books on this holiday including: “Around the Table that Granddad TWEEN PROGRAMS Built” by Melanie Heuiser Hill, “Peppa (Grades 4–7) Live via Zoom.

Gives Thanks” adapted by Meredith From 5:00 p.m.–5:40 p.m.

Russo, “Just A Special Thanksgiving” Registration on Eventkeeper at www.

by Mercer Mayer, “A Charlie Brown gardencitypl.org is required .

Thanksgiving” by Charles M. Schulz, Thurs. Nov. 12: Book Discussion “Super Simple Thanksgiving Activities: “Refugee” by Alan Gratz Fun & Easy Holiday Projects for Kids” Tues. Dec. 8: Snowflake Craft

by Megan Borgert-Spaniol and “The First Thanksgiving” by Garnet Jackson.

The Library is open for contactWe wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! less EXPRESS Pickup and in-Library browsing seven days a week, Monday through Thursday 9:30 The Children’s Room is offering vir- a.m.–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday tual programming on Zoom as well as 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday recorded programming. Registration 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Please check the online on Eventkeeper is required at Library’s Website at www.gardencitypl.org, or call (516) 742-8405 and speak www.gardencitypl.org. to a staff member to find out availabilSTORYTIMES FOR AGES ity of current services and hours.

2½–5 YEARS OLD & CAREGIVER The Children’s Room has sumDecember 7 @ 11:30 a.m. mer reading materials available DISNEY: TRUE & FALSE TRIVIA for kindergarten–fifth grade in the (For Grades K & 1 Only) Children’s Room. If we do not have Wednesday, December 2 @ 4:00 p.m.– the book(s) you need in our Library, 4:40 p.m. Registration begins November we can interloan the book from anoth24 at 10 a.m. er library. Contact the Children's Room Librarians by phone, email https://www.gardencitypl.org/ Patrons will have the opportunity at to view the premiere program at the cpntact-the-childrens-librarians/ , or time of its debut on the website (www. use the form on our website to request gardencitypl.org) and will also have books. You can also request materials multiple viewing opportunities of the yourself directly in the online catalog. program in the Virtual Library for at Many of the summer reading books least 30 days after the initial program. are also available to download from Please check the website for details. the Nassau Digital Doorway in the Below is a list of recorded programs Libby app and on Overdrive.com. with premiere dates:

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The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 265 is collecting NEW navy blue, light blue or gray sweatshirts and sweatpants for veterans in the Northport VA Hospital. Every year, the Auxiliary visits the patients in the hospital to bring Christmas cheer and gifts for the residents.

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Garden City PTA News GC’s Shared Shelf: First Meeting Nov. 18

The first GC’s Shared Shelf meeting, featuring a conversation with author Lauren Sandler, will take place on Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. Pick up a copy of her book “This is All I Got: A New Mother’s Search for Home” and immerse yourself in a riveting true story about a year in the life of a young, homeless single mother and her quest to find stability and shelter in New York City. We are looking forward to a robust and in-depth conversation with Lauren Sandler and we hope you are able to join. Please visit gardencitypta.org or check your email for registration information.

Get Ready for Spirit Week

This year, Garden City is planning to celebrate two Spirit Weeks – with our first celebration coming up next week, November 16–20! The second Spirit Week will take place in Spring 2021 alongside a rescheduled Homecoming celebration. Through Spirit Week activities, all Garden City families can promote school spirit and unity through fun and easy school day themes. We welcome all students to participate whether they are remote learners or physically in school. Look for more details in your email!

PARP Kicks Off!

The Garden City PTA reading program, PARP (Pick A Reading Partner), is now officially underway!

November’s PARP activities include a “Door Decor” coloring sheet that we invite all students to decorate and hang on their front doors in celebration of PARP, a Flip Grid kick-off activity, and more. Please check your email for more information from the PTA and your schools.

You can also find more information about the upcoming PARP program at gardencitypta.org.

Mark Your Calendars!

Important School & PTA Dates to Remember

• Monday, November 16: District-wide early dismissal (time varies by location) • Monday, November 16: High School Yearbook Senior Ads Due Online • Tuesday, November 17: High School PTA meeting at 9:15 am • Wednesday, November 18: SEPTA General Membership Meeting at 10 a.m.

• Monday-Friday: November 16-20: Fall School Spirit Week • Tuesday, November 24: District-wide early dismissal (time varies by location) • Wednesday-Friday,

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GCHS Seniors: Apply for NYS PTA Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education

Each year, the New York State PTA awards $3,000 scholarships to students from the graduating class who exhibit the desire and potential to become outstanding classroom teachers. The application is available on the New York State PTA website: https://nyspta.org/home/pta-leaders/awards-and-recognitions/jenkins-scholarship/ . Applications are due to the GCHS Guidance/ Counseling Center by December 9, 2020.

Attention GCHS Juniors & Seniors: NYS PTA Youth Humanitarian Award

The NYS PTA is now accepting applications for its Youth Humanitarian Award ~ In Memory of Stanley Marcus. This award is presented to high school junior or senior students who best exemplify the humanitarian principles of Stanley Marcus. Since PTA is a volunteer organization, we believe that it is only fitting that we should honor such service by our young people through the sponsorship of this award. Information and application can be found: https://nyspta.org/ home/pta-leaders/awards-and-recognitions/youth-humanitarian-award/. Applications are due to the GCHS Guidance/Counseling Center by January 27, 2021.

Join the PTA, Support Garden City Schools

The PTA is proud to support all students and provide a connection between home and school. We are pleased to offer quality programming to students and parents throughout the school year. None of our endeavors would be possible without your continued support.

To renew your membership for the 2020-2021 School Year, please visit www.gardencitypta.org and click on the “Membership” tab. Thank you for your active participation in the Garden City PTA!

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Cirillo, an ER nurse at NYU Winthrop Hospital, said that she decided to write the new books after seeing the influx of patients with the novel virus at the hospital earlier this year.

“When I was working multiple 12-hour shifts at the hospital during the peak of the pandemic in March and April, I dealt with patients with a whole range of symptoms,”said Cirillo. “They were fearful for themselves and worried about taking the virus home with them to their family members.”

In her book “No More Spreading COVID-19,” she describes the multiple symptoms of the virus and prevention methods such as quarantining, wearing masks, hand washing and staying six feet away from one another.

“I used different animals in the sea to describe the different symptoms of the virus in a poetic theme. For example, on one page I had a shark who was sad because he was trying to eat his dinner and he had no sense of taste.”

Other sea creatures she placed in the

book included colorful octopuses, starfish and seahorses.

Cirillo said that she was afraid for her own family’s health after spending so much time at the hospital that she moved into the Garden City Hotel during the month of March and April.

“After every shift, I got tested for the virus and I also tested multiple times for antibodies. I have been negative so far, thank goodness,” said Cirillo.

Cirillo wrote her first series of children's books in 2018. The books were called “Counting Sweets for Claire the Panda Bear,” and “No More Peanuts for Ellie the Elephant.”

They were part of her Health Awareness Adventures and focused on the topics of diabetes and children's peanut allergies.

She also recently revised and republished her first book “No More Peanuts for Ellie the Elephant.”

She graduated from nursing school last year and is working as a practicing nurse in the ER department at Winthrop.

She is currently attending graduate school at Molloy College to become an ACNP (acute care nurse practitioner.)

All of her books are chock full of colorful illustrations that kids will enjoy while reading.

The books can be found online and in paperback version through Amazon Barnes & Nobles and Kindle, except for “No More Spreading COVID-19,” which is only available on Kindle.

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GCPD: Back to School Safety Series Stranger Danger

This the final part of the four-part series of articles by the Garden City Police Department addressing Back to School Safety Issues. In the previous three newspaper articles, we addressed Safe Driving Practices, School Bus Safety and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Safety.

This week’s article will cover Stranger Danger. Parents, grandparents, guardians and teachers are encouraged to use this article to help teach their children about Stranger Danger.

It is very important to explain to children that strangers can look like normal people, not monsters. A stranger is someone that you do not know very well or do not know at all.

Experts recommend that parents or guardians role play with their children about just how someone might approach them such as, offering candy, asking for help, or if they’d like to come and meet their new puppy. You should teach your child to give a firm “NO” and walk away.

When you role-play with your children, keep it matter of fact and calm so you do not overly frighten them. Part of protect-

ing children is not just pointing out dangers, but also teaching confidence. This will help them to make good decisions in bad situations.

Teach your children to trust their own instincts. They should trust that feeling in their gut that tells them if something is safe or not. You can describe it like the feeling in your tummy that gives you butterflies if something is not right.

Never approach a vehicle of someone asking directions; adults do not need directions from children.

There is safety in numbers, whenever possible do not walk alone.

Carry your cell phone for use in emergencies.

NEVER accept rides from strangers.

Parents develop a secret password that only your family knows. Tell your kids that they should NEVER go with anyone unless they know the secret password.

Make sure to tell your children that they should NEVER share this secret password with anyone.

If you think someone is following you, go to the nearest business or residence for help.

If occupants of a vehicle are harassing you, you should turn around and walk in the opposite direction. The driver will have to turn around or back up to follow you.

When you are approaching your home, have your door key ready so you can enter your house immediately.

Teach your children if someone attempts to take them or grabs them, they should fall to the ground and start screaming and kicking, bite if necessary-do anything it takes. They should make as much noise as possible and create as much diversion as possible so they draw the attention of other people who may be in the area.

If you think something is out of the ordinary, report it to the police as soon as possible. Do not wait until it is too late.

Information the police need is: • The vehicles license plate number, make/model, and color.

• Description of the subject; gender, race, approximate age, weight, and height.

• A description of the subject’s clothing.

• Length and color of subject’s hair; any unusual marks, scars, tattoos, jewelry, hat worn, glasses etc.

• Last direction of travel of subject; either on foot or traveling by vehicle.

Strangers often use the Internet to prey on their victims. Keep home computers in a busy area of the house. Children should never give out their name, address, phone number or school name. Never arrange face-to-face meetings with anyone they meet online. Never go into chat rooms unless their parents say it is okay. Never open emails from someone they do not know and never go to links they do not recognize. Children should always tell an adult if they see something on the Internet that makes them feel uncomfortable.

The Garden City Police Department encourages everyone to take advantage of these safety tips and the others covered in the three previous articles. If you missed any of the previous articles, you can stop by the Garden City Police Department to pick up copies. The Police Department wishes everyone a safe and healthy school year.

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BY BOB MORGAN, JR. The election is now behind us. A few thoughts.

At this writing, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden is likely to be our next President and he has been declared the victor by most major news organizations. Assuming that the apparent results are confirmed, congratulations to Mr. Biden, the new leader of our nation.

What should President Trump, who has not conceded, do? If I were advising Mr. Trump, I would suggest that he hold most of his rhetorical fire and await further results from Arizona and Georgia, which are still close and have generally not been called. (The call of Arizona by Fox News was very premature.) If both these states were to end up in the Republican column, whether through the vote tally or through recounts, Mr. Trump would be just one state away from winning. At that point Mr. Trump would be in a position to press very seriously his claims of irregularities, particularly in Pennsylvania, where there seem to be credible claims that Republican workers were frequently excluded from the vote count, and where there is an issue relating to the permissibility of counting late ballots that could be decided by the Supreme Court.

On the other hand, the country is not ready for litigation in one state after another on this election. Mr. Trump should stand down quickly once it becomes clear that he does not have a realistic and streamlined path to changing the outcome.

As for the election itself, Mr. Biden, who captured the popular vote, apparently won in the electoral college by doing a little better than Hillary Clinton in a few swing states that Mr. Trump managed to win in 2016. Despite many poll and pundit predictions, it certainly was not a Democratic landslide, as Republicans gained seats in the House and may well retain the Senate, pending two runoff elections in Georgia in January. Of course, a GOP Senate would hamper Mr. Biden's ability to get legislation passed as well as to make judicial

appointments. At this writing, the idea of packing the Supreme Court with additional Democrat justices seems unlikely.

Why was Mr. Biden the apparent winner? Probably most important was the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted a booming economy and has affected all of us, and cost over 200,000 lives. While it is unfair to blame Mr. Trump for the start of the virus, he was in charge of the federal response, which was spotty at times. Probably Mr. Trump's biggest mistake was in excessively minimizing the risk of the virus and prematurely claiming that the danger was over. Mr. Biden's low key campaign, on the other hand, focused heavily on the pandemic and he was believed by many to be the better candidate to lead the fight against the pandemic. Somewhat ironically, the welcome announcement this week of an impending vaccine means that the virus may not be that important an issue after mid-2021, but it certainly mattered to voters.

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Scouts love volunteering their time towards this fundraiser because the items being sold help make the season cheerful for their family, friends and neighbors (after all, "Cheerful" is one of the points of the Scout Law which our Scouts strive to live by).

Pack 55 and Troop 55 partner with local businesses to provide florist quality products, and their poinsettias are grown locally on Long Island.

Scouts themselves, together with their parents, help solicit orders and make deliveries. They even tie many of the bows on the wreaths being sold the morning of delivery to make sure they look great on everyone's doors and windows.

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Online orders will be accepted until November 25th, and can be picked up curbside at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on December 5th between 8AM and 12PM. Pictures from the Annual Wreath and Poinsettia Fundraiser and examples of products sold can be viewed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GCPack55Troop55. Any questions about the Annual Wreath and Poinsettia Fundraiser, or to join Scouts, can be directed to Scout leaders at gcpack55@gmail.com.

The Scouts appreciate your continued support of their activities and involvement in our Garden City community.

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The cutest pumpkins in the patch October was filled with fun for the children at Little People’s Play School. They spent part of their school days outdoors enjoying beautiful fall weather in the pumpkin patch and laughing while riding toys, drawing with chalk and chasing bubbles. Indoors they sang about black cats, spiders, witches and jack-o-lanterns. Carving pumpkins, dressing in their favorite costumes and sweet treats had them saying goodbye to October on a high note!

Little People’s Play School is located on the corner of Nassau Blvd. & Stewart Ave. There are still a few openings available for this year and registration for Sept. begins Dec. 1. For more information please call 516-972-0524.

Fun in the pumpkin patch.

Learning what’s inside of a pumpkin.

The 2s were busy all month making crafts for Halloween.

Guess who??

Showing off some spooky crafts.

We love our treats.

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Community Church receives grant from Natl. Clergy Renewal Program

BY MELVA VICTORINO Garden City Community Church (GCCC) has received a grant of $50,000 to enable its Senior Minister, Rev. Lynn Sullivan to participate in the 2020 National Clergy Renewal Program. GCCC is one of 140 congregations across the United States selected to participate in this competitive grant program, which is funded

by Lilly Endowment Inc. and administered by Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.

Established by the Endowment in 2000, the program’s grants allow Christian congregations to support their pastors with the gift of extended time away from their ministerial duties and responsibilities.

Ministers whose congregations are awarded the grants use their time away from the demands of daily ministry to engage in reflection and renewal. The approach respects the “Sabbath time” concept, offering ministers a carefully considered respite that may include travel, study, rest, prayer, immersive arts and cultural experiences.

Through the National Clergy Renewal Program, congregations apply for grants of up to $50,000 to support renewal programs for their pastors. Collaborative in nature and implementation, the program allows congregations to partner with their ministers in developing experiences that address their unique renewal needs and aspirations. Recognizing that ministers’ families are subject to the stress and demands placed on pastoral leaders, the program encourages pastors to involve their families in renewal activities. Congregational needs during the minister’s renewal experience also are considered. Up to $15,000 of the grant may be used to support interim pastoral leadership during the pastor’s retreat, as well as renewal activities within the congregation. Since the National Clergy Renewal Program’s inception, more than 3,000 congregations have participated in the program, including the 140 congregations receiving grants in 2020.

Using the scripture from the New Testament book of Romans 11: 16-20, the theme of the sabbatical is to reconnect with broken roots. The purpose of our renewal program is to reflect upon, experience and grow our Connectedness to God’s planted and tender root.

During Rev. Sullivan’s absence, the Church intends to invite clergy from their diverse NY Metro Association to lead worships services. The Church will encourage these ministers to include musical, liturgical dance, and other elements of worship in the services they lead with a goal of discerning how different types of worship connect with

The Rev. Lynn Sullivan

The Garden City Community Church

people in ways beyond our current experience. The Church will enhance its Vacation Bible School program (or launch a new comparable program), which currently includes church members and folks from neighboring communities, to connect in new ways and increase connections to a broader community. The Church will add and enhance music, drama and other offerings directed at expanding the families that join us. During the sabbatical, the Church will also invite the General Minister and President of United Church of Christ to share with the Church ways churches can strengthen and expand connections in a changing world. The connections between the Congregation and Rev. Sullivan’s sabbatical will be reinforced through a church-wide dinner after she returns at which she will share some of the learning and new ideas that came out of her sabbatical and the Church will share its experiences, challenges and growth during her absence.

Rev. Sullivan will engage in four distinct trips: first connecting with her southern heritage, traveling throughout the Southwest with her sister, reconnecting with family, and learning how churches in the area have maintained lasting connections. She and her family hope to travel to England and Ireland connecting with family members and learning more about their ancestral roots. This trip will also allow Rev. Sullivan an opportunity to connect with her nuclear family who patiently worked around a Pastor’s schedule. Rev. Sullivan hopes to register at Inspiration at the Monastery, Wellness, Arts and Music Retreat at Le Monastere des Augustines in historic Quebec, which is a program through Rhodes Scholar. Lastly, inspired by the book, Travels with

Charley, Rev. Sullivan and her husband, Mark plan to rent a RV and travel upstate New York with their black standard poodle, Diesel exploring What American is like today - A timely reflection with the 2020 Pandemic and Election. Rev. Sullivan is extremely honored and grateful at this opportunity.

“Pastors play an important role in nourishing the spiritual lives of individuals and in guiding the work of the Christian congregations they serve,” said Christopher L. Coble, Lilly Endowment’s vice president for religion. “Through these grants, we seek to honor pastors for their extraordinary service and enable them to engage in a brief period of rest and renewal. We have learned that such experiences invigorate the leadership of pastors and bring new vitality to their congregations as well.”

The Rev. Dr. Robert Saler, research fellow and director of the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs, noted that the National Clergy Renewal Program integrates key attributes of healthy congregations, including a mutual respect for the renewal needs of both ministers and the congregations they serve.

“The program provides an opportunity for congregations to express appreciation for their ministers’ service and leadership,” Saler said. “At a time when leaders are often praised for their pace of innovation and productivity, the National Clergy Renewal Program pays homage to the timeless wisdom embedded in the practice of reflection and renewal.”

Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis directs the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations and a second program for congregations across the United States through its

Center for Pastoral Excellence.

Join us at the GCCC for many ways to worship, participate in programs and events, virtually or in limited in-person activities. GCCC started re-opening our in-person Sunday Worship Services following Re-opening Worship Guidelines. For information on how to pre-register to attend the service, please contact the church office at churchoffice@ thegccc.org. Visit our website www. gardencitycommunitychurch.org to get information regarding our other virtual worship services and new Fall programs.

Come and join us all week long.

Out of an abundance of caution and following the mandates set by the village, county and state, we have closed our building until further notice. The Church is increasing security with our online services. For our services via zoom, please be advised that you will be directed to a waiting room and “zoom ushers” will screen to make sure participants are known to us. There may be a slight delay in starting, please be patient.

Participants will not be permitted to share screens, video, or audio without hosts’ approval.

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

The physical church of Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road.

For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website at www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

Santa is getting ready for Christmas. Are you?

BY MELISSA JAEGER

Crazy Christmas Courtyard

Many of you, our valued customers, have expressed disappointment that the Annual Flea Market had to be cancelled this year, in the wake of the Coronavirus. Like you, we were very disheartened. But we’re going to make lemonade out of lemons!

Please join us for our first “Crazy Christmas Courtyard” on Saturday, November 21, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., on the grounds of The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum.

We’re taking a page out of the very popular Christmas Markets in France (Marche de Noel) and the Christkindlmarkt in Vienna and countless other European capitals.

Not as fancy as those others, but if it’s a success, maybe next year…

What makes it crazy? We will have all kinds of Christmas ornaments, gift items and décor – and even fur coats -- at crazy good prices. Be prepared for the cold. Wear your jackets – and MASKS! We will provide hot cider. In order to keep everyone safe, the event will be socially distanced and there won’t be other vendors,

just the Exchange merchandise. We will have tables outside in the rear Courtyard and parking area. The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop WILL be open, where, in addition to our other items, you can find wonderful holiday candles, napkins and gourmet goodies. If there is inclement weather, raindate is Nov. 28. Free parking is available at the Senior Center and behind Lord & Taylor.

If you can’t make it to this shopping event, please check us out during our regular store hours. Remember: we have extended shopping hours on Wednesdays until 6:00pm. When you come into the Shop, please follow our established sanitizing protocols and social distancing rules to keep you – and us -- safe. Please, wear your mask and we’ll wear ours.

Please continue to shop online and come into the shop to pick up or pick up curbside. Check out the tgchs.org website (where we have a link to our online store) or go directly to our online store at: stores. myresaleweb.com/ at-stewart-exchange. We also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages.

Ready for the holidays: gourmet dip mixes (tzatziki, sundried tomato & pesto, roasted pepper, French onion and parmesan & artichoke), brie toppings (berries & almonds, and apricot & jalapeno) and gourmet hot chocolate packets (four flavors).

For those unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop, we are housed in TGCHS Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). In addition to the previously mentioned “best-sellers,” we also take pocketbooks, china, furniture, silver, paintings, and collectibles. Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos (include sizing info) to store@ atstewartexchange.org. We are now accepting consignments Wednesday through Friday 11:00am – 2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. All the profits from the

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

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours: Tues–Fri: 10:00– 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays ‘til 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Noon–4:00 p.m.

For more information please call (516) 746-8900

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Student identities bloom at Stratford School

Stratford School students have been focusing on issues of identity and self-confidence.

Stratford School’s second-grade classes have been focusing on identity, self-confidence and the celebration of courageous and unique qualities. As a tie-in to the districtwide emphasis on cultural responsiveness, Stratford teachers Lindsay Werner and Irene Mendonis spearheaded an initiative to start the school year off with an exploration of selfhood and the identities of others. Their aim was to help students feel safe and comfortable coming back to school by fostering an environment where each child feels like they belong.

“When we recognize and value students’ identities, it helps them feel heard, understood, and visible,” the second-grade teachers stated in a letter to parents. “We have invested time in learning about each student, and helped them boldly share the special attributes of their identity with their peers.”

Ms. Werner and Ms. Mendonis created a unit that has been expanded to the entire grade. Teachers have been reading books that inspire students to respect, love, and live in harmony with others who don’t look or know the world as they do. The selected stories feature names and the stories behind them as well as vocabulary words such as upstander, bystander and target.

Classes have discussed how various characters are feeling and explored underlying messages.

Students are taught to reflect on their own experiences as well as see those of others through “windows and mirrors” analogies. They have been able to relate to and connect with characters in a way that builds self-awareness and empathy.

Several projects that foster connection and positive self-image have already stemmed from the unit’s introduction.

Student self portrait says “My eyes are special because they help me see beautiful things like flowers.”

Students developed individual identity webs that express their unique attributes, completed activity sheets that highlighted their names and wrote poems about the best parts of themselves. This work will continue over the course of the school year.

“Our goal is to encourage compassionate, critical thinkers who recognize how unique and special they are and how to value and honor the differences in others,” the teachers said.

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45 Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 the cold, dark evening where it may be snowing or raining, causing health and safety risks for residents. Further, a potential second wave of Covid-19 and the compounding effects of the flu season may warrant second shutdown of public areas; thus it is additionally requested for the village to mail out applications for a mail in ballot to each eligible resident.

Garden City has the opportunity to lead by example when it comes to common-sense measures that allow voters to safely exercise the most fundamental act of democracy and should mail absentee ballot applications to each eligible resident. The village has all residents’ addresses, and if timely prepared, they can implement an automated program to generate and send ballot applications to every resident. This method is commonly utilized in other states and should be strongly considered as the likelihood of personal sequestration increases due to the ongoing pandemic.

Ultimately, by taking an affirmative step to encourage our voters to fill out provisional applications for absentee ballots, our village will be taking proactive steps to protect its most vulnerable constituents. By mailing applications to each eligible voter, we can bring the ballot to our working moms and dads, to our sick, elderly, immune-compromised, those who cannot drive, are new to the village, or just simply unfamiliar with the process – not to mention all of us who have had our fair share of hectic weekdays. If the village takes steps now, it can mail out applications for provisional, mail in ballots. This will safely ensure all voices are heard by placing the unique power of democracy directly into the hands of its constituency.

Elections for members of the Board of Trustees are ultimately a referendum on the quality of leadership in the village and its impact upon our parks, schools, sanitation, water, roads, aesthetes, fire department, and police department. Decisions made by the Board of Trustees fundamentally impact the fiscal policies of our village and ultimately taxation. It is the right for every citizen to vote for a candidate they believe has the best intentions for their quality of life and fiscal health, and it is the moral duty of the village to ensure every eligible voter can safely cast a ballot.

Ryan M. Torino, Esq.

Setting the record straight

To the Editor: Over the last four weeks there have been numerous letters and social media posts that have questioned the finances and fiscal responsibility of our Village.

Certain individuals have presented their assumptions in an attempt to scare our residents about the current financial position of our Village. This

is a dangerous path to follow. They have used words like “Fiscal Chaos” and even “Bankruptcy” when describing our Village finances. I can no longer allow these statements to go unanswered. I will address several of these, one by one.

“The Board is planning the development of an $80 million hockey rink.”

There is absolutely no truth to this claim. Two years ago, when the presentation was made about St. Paul’s, there were numerous ideas of what could be built at St. Paul’s. During those presentations, BBB stated that the first step that we needed to take, before any decision was made, was to preserve what we have. We have authorized the stabilization of the building by closing up broken windows and holes in the roof.

We have taken huge amounts of vines off the building that were causing damage. We are in the process of preserving the stained glass in the chapel and we will abate the inside of the building of all chemicals inside. There is nothing else that we have approved. Walter Beal (our general contractor) attempted to verify this on social media and he was attacked for telling the truth. Once again, there is no $80 million hockey rink plan. This is a false narrative that is being spread for the sole purpose of causing controversy that does not exist. It is important to remember that regardless of any conversations, it is the actions of this board that matters.

Next, there are three letters that Mr. George Salem has written. I have spoken to Mr. Salem many times over the years.

I know that he loves this Village and believes passionately when he writes his letters but numerous statements that he presents are incorrect. His last letter, “Water Woes,” states that we have issued BANS, which are shortterm debt. That is correct. But, the reason that we chose to use this vehicle is because we have already been awarded reimbursable grants from the state, estimated in the amount of $9 million to help offset our costs with the 1.4-Dioxane project. That is a rate of reimbursement for each well of approximately 60 percent. After we file for all our additional grants we will then issue our normal long-term debt that will not be covered by the state reimbursement. It would be irresponsible to issue the total amount now in long-term bonds when we do not know what our final cost would be.

In addition, when we issued the BANs they were issued at a premium, which will reduce our borrowing costs by $1.4 million. Once again, we want to immediately address our water issues and not wait for any type of reimbursement from the state. The safety of our Village water is our top priority. Our new water tank will cost approximately $8 million, but we are only financing $6 million.

We are paying cash for the other two.

In addition, we are using our cash in

the water fund to do our well rehabilitations every year. We usually have been doing at least one well per year. Yes, we did raise water rates the last two years due to our water tower replacement (normal infrastructure work with an 86 year old tank) and our 1.4-Dioxane work. Most communities on Long Island have or will face the same increases.

In his letter titled, “High Hopes,” he states that $8.9 million of projects were discussed. What he does not state is that $2.4 million in projects were deferred, representing a 27 percent reduction in capital improvements. That was our Board re-evaluating our budget during our fiscal year and making prudent fiscal adjustments.

Finally, in Mr. Salem’s 9/11 letter he makes several incorrect observations. He states that our Village’s Annual Report should be reviewed quarterly or semi-annually and we need to be more transparent. Since our last budget was passed, Mrs. Woo and her department have provided our Board, in public meetings, updates on our Village, department by department. This was done at the May 21, June 18, July 16 and September 17 Board meetings. Next, he stated that we have no balance sheet in our GC finances. I called Mr. Salem and told him that is on the Village website and it has been there for the last five years. He stated that we have lost $500,000 in real property tax revenue from the Sears building. Incorrect; the real property taxes owed on that building is $210,285 for the 2020-21 fiscal year, and the full year taxes were paid by the property owner. Lastly, Mr. Salem states that due to our imprudent management we will doom our AAA rating. On our last Moody’s report, and I quote from Moody’s: “The village benefits from strong Fiscal Management, ample reserves and liquidly, minimal debt burden and manageable pension and retiree healthcare liabilities. Strong financial management continues to contribute to annual surplus operations.”

My last topic is the overall fiscal health of our Village. When COVID-19 hit our community and our Village, every manager and every employee stepped up. Due to their efforts we as a Village are not facing any massive layoffs or massive tax hikes. All you have seen is prudent fiscal management. I am very proud of all the hard work our employees have done in a very difficult year. To spread this false information is a slap in the face to every one of our employees. As I have always stated, we can always agree to disagree on any topic. I just ask that before you present your argument to the public that you review your facts. Thank you Mayor.

Robert A. Bolebruch Deputy Mayor Chairman, Finance and Audit Committee

Need referendum now

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor: I applaud George Salem’s letter from the most recent issue of the GC News.

I also take note of the correction of a quote attributed to Bill Garry, president of the Garden City Historical Society, wherein it was noted that the quote should have said, “we would not be insisting on saving every square inch of the building.”

Mr. Salem’s idea of creating a serene park in place of this rapidly decaying structure is admirable. I suggest that, in recognition of the historical significance of St. Paul’s, the clock tower be preserved as a centerpiece of the park to act as a strong reminder of the history of the Village, while allowing us to move forward in a positive and meaningful way.

In February 1993 the village held a referendum to vote on a bond to finance the purchase of the St. Paul’s property.

It was approved. In the February 27, 2020 edition of The Garden City News it was reported that a series of workshops were to be held to solicit the input of residents as to potential use for the structure. The pandemic has put those workshops on hold.

So after 27 years and countless committees and consultants and the expenditure of hundreds of thousands of dollars, we are back to square one. No viable plan for preservation and, therefore, not the vaguest idea as to the cost of preservation. Does this make any sense whatsoever?

We need another referendum NOW. We need to know the will of the people, not the will of a trustee who has been quoted as saying “I will never vote for anything that will call for the destruction of St. Paul’s.” and “I will resign from the board if St. Paul’s is destroyed.”

Walter Horn

The time to act is now

To the Editor: It was reported at the November 11, 2020 CPOA meeting that the “reluctance” of the Board of Trustees (BOT) to renew the license agreement with The Casino arose almost five years ago, when the director of the building department stated The Casino was in “disrepair”. Can you imagine a 100 year old building not needing repairs?

Yet the Board, which actually owns the building, has taken no affirmative action since that time. A year passed and the board did nothing. Three years?

Nothing. The next year? Nothing. The response by the BOT was not to engage with or negotiate a new long term license so issues with the building could be remedied by The Casino. The Casino was merely offered one year lease See page 46

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extensions, but without assurances of a long term license The Casino could not proceed with the repairs the village acquiesced needed to be addressed five years earlier.

In contravention of the Open Meeting Law it appears the BOT considered issuing a RFP (Request for Proposals) for alternative uses of The Casino or possibly selling, or leasing village property to others. This contemplated action is notwithstanding the origin of The Casino as having been deeded to the village for recreation. Due to a lack of transparency and engagement with their neighbors, it is unknown what the BOT is thinking, the direction they intend to go or actions they intent to take. Merely because the BOT has the authority to act doesn’t mean that it should - certainly not without informing the village residents of their plans.

Perspective and historical reference on the Village’s relationship with The Casino is needed and significant to this issue. The last license agreement with The Casino was issued when I, along with Village Attorney Peter Bee, were members on the Board of Trustees some 20 years ago. The decision to re-new the license with The Casino did not take five years to decide. It certainly did not contemplate the issuance of a RFP, nor was there ever any consideration of selling the property; it was a simple 8-0 up and down vote to renew. It is axiomatic that The Casino has been part of the fiber of the village for over 100 years, yet the current board has failed to act on the request of The Casino for a new long term license for over five years. The effect of this non-action is ultimately to prevent The Casino from investing in itself and addressing the “disrepair” noted five years earlier.

The fundamental question is what is the reason for the delay? What is the ulterior motive of the BOT in failing to act? The answer proffered was simply that the BOT has been too busy over the past five years to draft a license with the same or similar terms as had existed for almost a century. This response does not ring true, as once the decision to move forward is agreed upon by the Board the task of drafting the license is delegated to and becomes the province of others to draft.

The Board’s lack of transparency and failure to articulate their intent for the property in an Open Meeting or even have a dialogue with their neighbors is contrary to the Spirit of the Community Agreement to which they expose as core to the governance of the Village.

Where is the compliance with the open meeting law that requires an open expression of the specific reason for the board’s actions. This consistent failure to discuss in public he issues concerning The Casino has caused inherent dis-

trust amongst residents and increased frustration.

It does not take five years to reach a conclusion that only two options exist for future of The Casino: 1) extend The Casino’s license for another 20 years to enable it to make the improvements as required; or 2) find an alternate purpose for the location.

I am in strong favor concerning the first option and providing the Casino with a long term license. Turning to the second option, since no other plans have been publicly considered or proffered to residents - why the delay. It is truly curious as to why five years have elapsed and The Casino has only been offered one-year extensions.

It does not take five years to articulate a strategy for the use of The Casino if the license is not to be extended. It does not take five years to negotiate an agreement, which had been in place for almost a century. It does not take five years to draft a contract.

Yet the Casino and residents of the village were only left to wonder what is the cryptic motivation of the board.

Due to a lack of transparency or active non-disclosure of their true intent, the board is failing to treat its own citizens with a similar level of respect and candor they expect from their constituents.

Colloquially, it is time for the board to “buck up” and treat the residents of the Village the same way they would wish to be treated if the roles were reversed. As residents, we are entitled to openness and transparency in governance. We, the residents deserve to be informed of the direction the Board intends to proceed. We the residents are entitled to be informed of potential decisions that impact the life and well-being of the village. That unfortunately does not appear to be the case with The Casino.

Bruce A. Torino, Esq. Deputy Mayor and Trustee 1997-2001

Are you satisfied with Board?

To the Editor: I am asking this question of all our residents. Are you satisfied with the way the Village has been managed, in recent years, by our Trustees? What grade would you give their performance in doing the right things?

Most say the BOT is not doing a good job. Furthermore,too many are not at all aware of the Board’s unsatisfactory performance. This is the “silent majority” of Garden City who are not usually tuned-in to Village issues. FABGC is seeking to motivate residents in our direction.

The recently formed committee: “For a Better Garden City” has a mission to make residents aware of Trustees’ shortcomings, and spread the word of the need for reforms.

Will you join us in working to pre-

vent further decline in the quality of life we enjoy in our fabulous town? You will be hearing a lot from FABGC in the coming weeks and months.

To show interest in our cause, and learn more, send an email to: info.fabgc@gmail.com, and you will be added to our contact list. Thank you.

George M.Salem, Member FABGC

Replace St. Paul’s with park

To the Editor: I would like to commend George Salem for the analysis he has done on the Village of Garden City’s budget which he shared with this newspaper on September 11. Last week he wrote a letter recommending that St. Paul’s be demolished and replaced with a park for use by residents of all ages.

He notes that for almost 30 years there have been various proposals put forth to use St. Paul’s, but there has been no consensus on a plan nor agreement on the amount of funds to be spent on a refurbishment. He correctly notes that many long- time residents have an emotional connection with the school and building deeming it a symbol of the history and beauty of the Village.

However, new residents or visitors can look at St. Paul’s and see a building in severe disrepair awaiting demolition.

The idea of constructing a park with walking trails, a pond, and seating is very appealing to many after spending the last seven months indoors due to Covid restrictions. Moreover, this Village has suffered a loss of many of its mature trees as a result of hurricanes and windstorms. Developing a landscape design which affords our residents a lovely space to enjoy nature with an emphasis on replanting trees seems a welcome, and not costly, idea.

Mr. Salem suggests that photographs of St.Paul’s be distributed to Village residents to remember the building. I would do more. I suggest retaining and refurbishing a small part of St. Paul’s, perhaps the front steps and doorway or the clock tower and incorporating it into the landscape plan. Landscape architects have been doing this for centuries (the British call them “Follies). This approach would be a way to address the concerns of those who are against eliminating all trace of the building while moving to a new use of the space

the Village residents would look at with pride.

Denise Strain

Enlarge existing firehouse

To the Editor: Despite the labored effort of Trustee Delany to explain the Village’s response to the recent fire that occurred at the Olcotts’ home, I remain skeptical.

Trustee Delany’s explanation left me dissatisfied because the process of how the Fire Department reacts sounds too bureaucratic. Since the Fire Department was so close to the Olcott’s house, it still remains incredible to me that so much damage occurred. Trustee Delany’s explanation of the Village’s response seemed too good to be true. I share Judith A. Dolan’s incredulity.

As an Estates resident on a street very close to the Western Section firehouse. I emphatically agree with Judith A. Dolan that we should not replace it.

Rather, we should maintain the current firehouse in the West without spending ten to fifteen million dollars for a new firehouse. The current firehouse in the West has enough property behind it to enlarge it in order to accommodate longe/larger fire engines. This would cost less while maintaining a perfectly functioning firehouse. From an aesthetic point of view a new firehouse in the West would not be appropriate. The architecture of the current firehouse is beautiful and historic. The design and brickwork contribute to the character and beauty of our Village. It has the Garden City look which we want to preserve.

Enlarging the firehouse by utilizing property in the rear would still maintain the character of the Village with the double reward of saving money in a time when some austerity is needed.

The Trustees need to be more cognizant of the need to keep our property taxes from skyrocketing. They need to be more responsive to the taxpayers’ concerns. Spending money on brickwork in the Nassau Boulevard Station parking lot did not faze our Trustees. I question their priorities. When possible the Trustees need to consider our financial obligations by saving money on the firehouse in the West while still preserving the historical aesthetic of Garden City.

Francis N. Elmi.

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From page 2 Trustees (BOT), may meet in executive sessions is limited by the law. An executive session may be held after a vote at a public meeting specifying the subject to be discussed, and those subjects are limited to: • matters that could affect public safety if discussed publicly • disclosure of a law enforcement officer or informant, matters involving prosecution, or investigations of criminal offenses • discussions of proposed, pending or current litigation • collective negotiations under the civil service law • certain personal matters • preparing, grading or administering examinations and • proposed sale, acquisition or lease of property or securities where publicity would effect the value.

In addition, matters made confidential under state or federal law are exempt from the Open Meetings Law. The broad requirement for all meetings being public strengthens our local governments and encourages participation in government by informed residents. The transparency fostered by the Open Meetings Law is critical to the success of our local government and

the Community Agreement that FABGC and so many residents support.

The Board of Trustee’s compliance with the Open Meetings Law was called into question in 2015 after the sale of a one acre parcel of open space to a group known as Franklin Mews Group LLC. https://www.gcnews.com/articles/state-says-bot-may-have-violatedopen-meetings-law/ Two Garden City residents requested an opinion from the Committee on Open Government regarding the BOT’s unanimous decision to sell the properly without any public meeting. The opinion concluded that the BOT may have failed to comply with the Open Meetings Law requirement. In a statement responding to this opinion, the BOT expressed its intention to review the advisory opinion with its counsel to determine if any enhancements to its processes were appropriate.

Though the details of what followed are not clear to residents, the village bought back the parcel and there was significant cost to the village as a result of this action by the BOT. In the years following the Franklin Mews incident, residents and the Garden City News noticed the BOT making unanimous decisions on issues without any recorded discussion, a situation which naturally leads residents to wonder if the BOT was following the

Open Meetings Law. As detailed in an article on August 30, 2019, the Garden City News found that in the fifteen month period from January 2018 until March 2019, the BOT held at least 17 private conference calls that included the entire BOT, and raised an issue that this may violate the New York State’s Open Meetings Law. https://www.gcnews. com/articles/nys-agency-board-conference-calls-may-violate-law/ An opinion was again sought from the Committee on Open Government, this time by the Garden City News. That advisory opinion stated that conducting a meeting by telephone conference would be inconsistent with the Open Meetings Law. The BOT responded with a general statement indicating that it always complies with the “substance and spirit of the law, and it intends to continue to do so.” No explanation was every provided to the community as as to why those 17 private conference calls took place.

The issues raised by FABGC, and the questions being raised by so many residents would not exist if we had compliance by the BOT with the Open Meetings Law. The very purpose of the law is to avoid the situation Garden City is experiencing now with a lack of trust in our local government fueled by a lack of transparency.

Residents of Garden City deserve

local government committed to adhering by the Open Meetings Law. With such a commitment, residents could be provided with minutes for the discussions that certainly took place before the BOT decided to: • tear down the firehouse in the western section after it was found to be structurally sound and have plans drawn up for a new $10,000,000 firehouse • not initially stand behind the residents of the northern estates so surprised by the monster poles • refuse to offer or renegotiate a twenty year lease to the Casino • drop the Garden City News as the official paper of the village in January 2019.

To show interest in transparency for our village, and learn more or to get involved with FABGC, please email info.fabgc@gmail.com.

Residents For a Better Garden City: Donald MacLeod, Cosmo Veneziale, Mike Ryder, Mary Carter Flanagan, Mickey Paxton, Betsy Lenhart Andromidas, Arlene Chianese, Deirdre Orr, George Salem, Bruce Torino, Rich Corrao, John Cantwell,Charlie Kelly, Effie Campbell,Josh Chapman, and Pat Gibbons.

Adelphi live concert series features Broadway, cabaret stars Adelphi University, RJ Productions and Spot-On Entertainment are collaborating on a new concert series streaming live this November and December.

“Live from Adelphi Concert Series” will bring Broadway and cabaret stars together online for several concerts performed at Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday afternoons at 5 p.m. Eastern.

“While we can’t yet safely welcome audiences to our concert hall in-person, we’re thrilled to be working with RJ Productions and Spot-On Entertainment, along with their talented artists, to bring this new series of live concerts to our audience safely at home,” says Blyth Daylong, executive director of Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center.

“Live From Adelphi” is produced

by Rich Aronstein, Scott Coulter and Daylong. This year’s fall concerts include:

Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett

Sunday, November 22, at 5 p.m.

Jarrod Spector is best known for his Tony Nominated performance in Beautiful: the Carole King Musical in the role of ‘Barry Mann’. He played ‘Frankie Valli’ for a record 1500 performances in Broadway’s Jersey Boys and was last seen as the iconic ‘Sonny Bono’ in Broadway’s The Cher Show.

Kelli Barrett originated the role of ‘Lara Guishar’ in Broadway’s Doctor Zhivago and has also played leading roles in Broadway’s Wicked, Baby It’s You! and The Royal Family. She was recently lauded for her portrayal as ‘Liza Minnelli’ in the award-winning FX show Fosse/Verdon. Hitched in 2014, Barrett & Spector present Funny How It Happens, an intimate look at the uncanny parallels and fortuitous makeit-or-break-it moments throughout their careers and friendship that eventually brought them together. The show features pop favorites and iconic songs from their Broadway musicals while offering an inside (and often hilarious) scoop on what life is really like as a married Broadway power couple.

Eva Noblezada

Sunday, December 6, at 5 p.m.

The Tony Award nominated star of Miss Saigon and Hadestown, Eva Noblezada brings her powerhouse vocals and down-to-earth style to the stage in a celebration of her iconic roles and the journey she has taken to get there. Her intimate concerts bring together an eclectic songbook to celebrate music and life through all of their ups and downs. Beyond her stage roles, audiences return week after week for her thoughtfully crafted cabaret performances.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Sunday, December 20, at 5 p.m.

There’s no place like home for the holidays - especially this year! Experience all the music and the magic of the season we call “the most wonderful time of the year.” Featuring a talented cast of Broadway and cabaret performers, this family-friendly concert celebrates the music we all know and love.

Adelphi has also partnered with venues across the country to help promote

the series and the artists. A portion of each ticket sold through these venue partners will directly support that local venue. They include the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Monmouth University Center for the Arts and the Pocono Mountains Music Festival.

Tickets to each live concert are $20 and may be purchased online. For more information on the series and to purchase tickets, visit Adelphi.edu/ LiveFromAdelphi.

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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.

NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that a license, number pending, has been applied for by APQ Garden City NY, LLC to sell beer and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 630 Old Country Rd, Unit 1024B, Garden City, NY 11530 for on-premises consumption.

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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.

NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of formation of Represent The Alternative, L.L.C. Articles of Organization.

Filed with NY Dept. Of State (DOS) on 07/23/2020. Office location Nassau County.

DOS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. DOS shall mail service of process to Represent The Alternative, L.L.C. at 32 Carolina Avenue Hempstead NY, 11550. Represent The Alternative L.L.C. agent is designated for Marcel Crooks 32 Carolina Ave Hempstead NY, 11550. Company is organized for any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of formation of Generational Wealth Creators LLC. Art. of Organization filed with the SSNY on 08/17/20.

Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 471 N Broadway Suite 149 Jericho NY 11753. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

NOTICE OF FORMATION Compassionate Care Transportation Service, LLC Articles of Organization was filed with the secretary of state on 9/30/20. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Compassionate Care Transportation Service, LLC 29 Tyler Ave Hempstead

NOTICE OF FORMATION C5 Innovate LLC. Filed with SSNY on 09/18/2020. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail copy to: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

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THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M. EST, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the fol-

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lowing: BLACKTOP ROLLER AND TRAILER Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of: Inc. Village of Garden City Catherine Reynolds Buyer Dated: November 13, 2020 GC 1137 1X 11/13 LEGAL NOTICE AVISO LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 15-104, Subdivision (3) (a) of the Election Law, the following offices and the terms thereof are to be filled at the General Village Election to be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Por medio de este aviso se da de conformidad con la Sección 15-104, Subdivisión (3) (a) de la Ley Electoral, los siguientes puestos y sus términos para ocupar el cargo en las Elecciones Generales de la villa, llevándose a cabo el martes 16 de marzo de 2021.

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Virtual comedy show for Breast Cancer Hotline “’Stand Up’ to Fight Breast Cancer” is a live zoom comedy show occurring Friday, December 4 at 7 p.m. to benefit the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The cost of the event is $35 and all money raised supports the work of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

Pre-registration is required by December 1.

All registered guests will be emailed the zoom link prior to the event. For information about registration and payment: https://breast-cancer. adelphi.edu/au_event/standup-comedy-show/ The emcee is Saranne Rothberg, an Oprah Hero, who is a stage IV cancer survivor and award-winning health and happiness expert. Saranne launched the non-profit ComedyCures Foundation, the sponsor of this fundraiser, from her chemo chair in 1999 to bring joy, laughter, and therapeutic humor to her fellow patients and caregivers.

Performers are Joey Kola, Sherry Davey and Rick Younger.

Joey Kola has been voted Best TV Comic five years in a row by Time Out NY Magazine. The long list of his TV credits include “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Martha Stewart Show,” “Comedy Central Presents Joey Kola,” “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” and Comedy Central’s “Premium

Blend.” Joey plays the role of Larry Anderson, the corn-eating assistant principal on CBS’s hit show “Kevin Can Wait” starring Kevin James.

Sherry Davey was seen most recently on NickMom’s “Nickmom Night Out” and “Nickmom On….” She also created, wrote, produced and starred in her own digital series for NickMom entitled “Real Housewives of the PTA”. She appeared on AXS TV’S Gotham Live and TV Guide Channel’s “Stand Up in Stilettos.”

Rick Younger is a comedian, actor and singer.

Rick created the role of Mr. Duvall, in Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls” on Broadway. He also toured nationally with the Broadway musical “Rent” and starred in “Smokey Joe’s Cafe”. Rick became a regular on “The Today Show’s Guys Tell All” over a decade ago.

The evening will open with a live performance on flute

by Florence Stadtlander.

Ms. Stadtlander is a principal bassoonist with South Shore Symphony and is band director for the Paul Effman Music Service, which provides instrumental music instruction to private schools throughout Long Island.

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Travel in a Time of COVID: We’re Getting on a Jet Plane...

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Who would imagine that going to airport would be adventure requiring intense planning beyond packing to fit a carry-on? - the decision of which airlines keep the middle seat empty and have a high rating in COVID-19 procedures, routing (direct, or what airport and for how long to lay over?) self-driving and long-term parking over Uber or taxi service?; masks, face shields, wipes, sanitizer, food and a water bottle (refilled after going through security) so you don’t have to buy at the airport.

With all these considerations in mind for a trip to San Francisco (a calculation in itself, taking into consideration infection rates at the destination, our confidence that California, hit early and hard by the coronavirus, is taking COVID19 mitigation seriously, and seeing the timing for our trip in October as a window-of-opportunity before a likely lockdown in fall and winter as infection rates re-surge), we decided to fly out of Albany airport (small compared to flying out of JFK) on Delta, which scored extremely high marks for its new COVID-19 safety standards and policies.

It also afforded us the ability to drive our car, park in the long-term lot just a few minutes walk to the terminal and avoid any car service or shuttle bus.

After reading what the airlines

Onboard our Delta flight to San Francisco, with plenty of spacing in the seats and masks on © Laini Miranda/goingplacesfarandnear.com are doing to keep passengers safe – including HEPA filtration and ventilation systems on par with hospitals (health tip: this means you need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid getting headache or nauseous) – I was more concerned about going through the airport itself and security.

The choice to fly Delta from Albany (versus JetBlue out of JFK) meant a layover at Detroit, a city and state that has seen a surge of infections. I actually called to find out if there were numbers of cases traced back to the airport (I was told to check the CDC). I was told the airport takes every precaution with its workers.

We arrive at Albany Airport in plenty of time for our 12:50 pm flight.

There is hardly anyone around. We wait outside for Dave to park the car. Inside, there are sanitizing stations everywhere. The restrooms are extremely clean. There is hardly anyone going through security so we breeze through, standing socially-distanced apart on the markedoff places on the floor. All the airport and TSA personnel are wearing masks and gloves and most are behind plexiglass shields. We drop our mask just long enough for the TSA agent to check face to photo.

We get our seats at the gate people are sitting one to a row on this small (2x2 seating) aircraft to

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Detroit; the flight from Detroit to San Francisco is 3 x 3, with the middle seat kept empty.

As we enter the plane, we are handed a sanitizer packet.

The new safety speech (fasten your seatbelt, your life preserver is under your seat, in the event of loss of pressure, a mask...) now features new safety protocol, delivered with cheery smiles which, like the traditional safety speech, makes it all routine and not alarming at all.

“Wear your face mask over nose and mouth... Underneath these masks, we assure you we are still smiling.”

We are told about the “new standard of health and cleanliness” – high grade ventilation, hospital-grade filter, all surfaces sanitized prior to each flight.

During the flight, just 1 hour, 19 minutes to Detroit, the flight attendants in masks and gloves come by with a plastic bag filled with packaged snacks (biscotti, cheese bits, bottle of water) and a Purell packet and a notice about supporting one of Delta’s sponsored charities, for breast cancer (on the next flight, the safety video features a split screen showcasing Delta’s support of Habitat for Humanity, done extremely well). “We are excited to see the world together again,” it ends.

Deplaning isn’t a wild scramble either. We are told to wait until the passengers in front have taken their items and moved out (I would suggest they unload from the front and middle, so two sets of passengers can Continued on next page

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Continued from previous page leave at the same time, and to let the people making connecting flights leave first) to preserve social distancing.

At Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, a major hub airport there are a surprising number of people (at least compared to Albany) but not nearly the crowds of normal times (DTW handled 36 million passengers in 2019, 1,100 flights a day to and from 140 destinations on four continents).

Indeed, there is a sense of “new normal,” a new routine. Everyone is wearing masks; seats at the gates are marked off for social distancing, food services take orders and hand them out by number. In fact, while airports in these days of mass travel, are typically hectic, frenetic, frantic places, it feels amazingly calm, refined, a throwback to the old days when air travel was special. And the attitude of the airport and airline personnel is calmer, welcoming, even appreciative of having passengers.

The Delta agent at the gate at Detroit who gives us our seat assignments to San Francisco says they get as many free COVID tests as they need, and if they aren’t feeling well, if they have a cough, they are told to stay home.

On board, we are handed a packet of sanitizer as we enter, seated spaced

apart and I could feel the enhanced ventilation (tip: drink plenty of water even the day before and during your travels, because you feel your essence sucked out of you). We used the sanitizing cloth over the chair, hand rests, monitor, tray, headrest (for our own peace of mind).

On this flight, about 5 hours (two movies worth!) we are again handed a plastic bag with snacks and Purell. We aren’t restricted in terms of going to the restroom and there never is a line.

Delta has taken major steps (some you may not even realize) – in fact, more than 100 measures - to keep passengers safe and equally as importantly, give passengers confidence to fly, which it calls the Delta CareStandard intended to provide layers of protection (see: https://news.delta.com/deltakeeping-you-safe-blocked-middle-seatshospital-grade-air-filters-and-more).

Delta has formed new Global Cleanliness Division which is working with teams across the airline and other partners, such as Mayo Clinic and RB (makers of Lysol) to advance safety and cleanliness throughout travel.

In a similar vein, United Airlines assures its passengers, “We know travel looks a little different these days, but rest assured that we’re here for you every step of the way. Throughout

your journey, we’re putting safety and cleanliness at the forefront of your travel experience through our United CleanPlus℠ program and by teaming up with Clorox. We’re also working closely with the experts at Cleveland Clinic to advise us on enhancing safety measures.”

Actually, it is remarkable how “normal” these new procedures seem.

Indeed, according to a Pentagon study, since airlines began putting these measures in place in spring 2020, “there has been little evidence to date of onboard disease transmission,” according to researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Their report notes that when the “highly effective” ventilation systems are running from boarding until deplaning the risk of exposure falls below that of activities like grocery shopping and dining out.

As reported by Ellen Mitchell in The Hill, the risk of contracting an airborne virus such as COVID-19 is very low when traveling aboard a large commercial aircraft when most people are wearing masks, the Defense Department-led study concluded.

The study found that due to air particle filtration and ventilation systems, 99.99 percent of particles released into the air from an infected

person wearing a mask were removed from the aircraft cabin within six minutes of being released.

Even if someone were sitting directly next to an infected passenger, 99.7 percent of the virus particles around them would be removed in that timeframe, the study found.

That’s roughly 15 times faster than the particles would take to dissipate in an average home and five to six times faster than in a modern hospital, Mitchell reported.

The study concluded that it was “extremely unlikely” passengers would be exposed to an infectious dose of COVID-19 while on a 12-hour flight. (See: thehill.com/policy/defense/521303-pentagon-study-low-risk-of-contractingcovid-19-on-planes-with-passengers) _________________________________ © 2020 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Finally learned to make Pizzaiola a la Shmedrick*

*from Ruth & Bob Grossman’s book, “The Italian-Kosher Cookbook.” Note: A “shmendrick” is someone who invites a date to a formal and takes her there on the subway.

BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE The quarantine has brought out our creativity. People are posting online their favorite “comfort foods.” Prof.

Nathalie Cooke writes about improvised quarantine recipes. She believes that more and more people will discover their cooking talents and love of food as the quarantine continues. Why she’s even suggested using Doritos for breadcrumbs!

A young elementary school child was asked for a funny recipe and this was the result: Ethan’s Eggs Servings: 10 Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 2 seconds Ingredients: Pancakes, sugar, Skittles Instructions: “…first you put pancakes and then sugar and that’s it.

You can cook it, but you can go to my house and I will give you eggs because my mom makes eggs all the time. You can eat them with a spoon. Don’t put

anything on them because that’s how you makes eggs, with nothing.” n

Grab a #2 pencil and let’s see how well you fare on this cooking/food quiz.

1. A New York Times article in May 2020 reported a rise in cooking since the Covid-19 pandemic struck.

What percentage did it rise? a) 25% b) 42% c) 52% 2. In “Favorite Recipes of Celebrities from Film, Television, Music, Sports, Politics, Business and the Culinary Arts” by Richard Amell, you’ll find a recipe by a) Tim Allen for Swedish meatballs b) Mario Cuomo for spinach frittata c) Matt Blondi for lentil curry soup d) Ruth & Bob Grossman for “Stuffed Mushrooms MAH ZEL TUV” e) Joan Rivers for Toast 3. According to the late Nora Ephron (“I Remember Nothing And Other Reflections”), a) “…it’s my theory that owning a restaurant is the kind of universal fantasy everyone ought to grow out of, sooner rather than later, or else you

will be stuck with the restaurant.” b) “Someone I knew took a date to a very chic Italian restaurant. After sipping some fine wine, he picked up the menu and ordered the Giuseppe Spamdalucci. “That’s the manager,” said the waiter.” c) “As for egg salad, here’s our recipe: boil eighteen eggs, peel them, and send six of the egg whites to friends in California who persist in thinking that egg whites matter in any way.

Chop the remaining twelve eggs and six yokes coarsely with a knife, and add Hellmann’s mayonnaise and salt and pepper to taste.” d) “Public eating establishment which will be at its most crowded the night you present your girlfriend with a ‘surprise’ diamond engagement ring, which she will then turn down, loudly and firmly, before walking out in front of the maitre’d,the strolling violinist, the waitress, the girl who sells roses, the busboy and dozens of your fellow diners.”

4. Molly Goldberg was the star of the 1950s sitcom, “The Goldbergs.” She was the second most popular woman in the U. S., behind Eleanor Roosevelt.

The Molly Goldberg Jewish Cookbook

contains a recipe for a) “Jakes Do-It-Yourself Supper” (For P.T.A. Nights) b) “Hurry-Up Cheese Blintzes” c) “Chicken Fricassee a la Uncle David” d) “Gehackta Beef di Mama Mia” 5. “Funny Foods - 39 Recipes with Funny Names” by Carol Becker, contains a recipe for a) Moon Rocks b) Haystacks c) Purple Cow Shake

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d) Dirt Cake e) String Bean Tsur Riss 6. The makers of Stilton cheese created the perfume Eau de Stilton, which boasts an “earthy and fruity aroma” that lets one fulfill their dreams of smelling like a wheel of blue cheese.

A) True B) False 7.

Donald Trump’s diet has been the subject of much debate. According to a dietitian for the Guardian, Trump a) eats either bacon and eggs, cereal, or a McDonald McMuffin for breakfast. (300 calories) b) doesn’t drink coffee or tea. c) is a fan of meatloaf and a huge fan of fast food. d) likes Diet Coke and drinks about 12 cans a day. e) likes pizza, although he doesn’t eat the crust. f) credits French fries as the secret behind his hair. g) All of the above 8. Joe Biden a) regularly consumes peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches b) spent $10,000 during his presidential campaign in April 2020 on ice cream. He likes Jeni’s Salted Peanut Butter w/ chocolate flecks). The dessert was used as a gift to his campaign donors. c) prefers Italian comfort food. Ex. Spaghetti Pomodoro, a vegetarian dish of fresh pasta in tomato sauce with basil, served with warm focaccia bread. d) thinks that Delaware is the best state that makes the best sandwiches in America. e) all of the above 9. In Sabra Riccis’s book, “Sexy Star Sign Cooking: An Astrology Cookbook for Lovers,” she says, a) “Dark chocolate brownies with salted caramel sauce is the perfect dessert for a Leo.” b) “The secret ingredient is always love.” c) “You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.” d) “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.”

10. W. C. Fields said, a) “A meal without wine is like a day without sun.” b) “I cook with wine.

Sometimes I even add it to the food.” c) “The prospect of not being able to physically be with loved ones this Thanksgiving is a

sad reality that many of us are facing. But the pandemic doesn’t mean we can’t still have a happy, delicious and safe holiday.” d) “Wine is bottled poetry.” e) “To Pinot or to Merlot, that is the question.”

11. The late Sam Levenson wrote: a) “Doctors will tell you that if you eat slowly you will eat less. Anybody raised in a large family will tell you the same thing.” b) “…the Miracle of the Sandwiches. One kid always got a brilliant idea. ‘Hey, I got a brilliant idea. I”m tired of my mother’s sandwiches. Let’s everybody exchange sandwiches. All the kids exchanged sandwiches, and miraculously we all ended up with salami.” c) “Mama’s food not only took time but also left you with something to remember for a long time afterward. She guaranteed it would ‘melt in your mouth.’ It did.” d) “I suggest that a kid raised in a bouquet of frying onions, sputtering chicken fat, or baking bread may never feel the need for sniffing glue.” e) All of the above 12.

According to “The Marriage Dictionary” by Tom Carey, a) “Pizza is what husband means when he says ‘My night to cook.’’’ b) “Grocery list is a lengthy, detailed list of food items and household products that your husband will leave on the kitchen table when he goes to the store, returning instead with six cartons of Nestles’ Ice Cream Bars, a head of lettuce, a tomato (because he knows

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Social Security and Women

BY TOM MARGENAU

I really don’t have any way of knowing this, but I’m guessing the majority of my readers are women. And that guess is based on the fact that I get far more emails from women than from men. Today’s column has questions covering a variety of topics from some of my female fans.

Q: I just turned 62 and am not working. My husband was a mental abuser throughout our marriage.

Now that we are divorced, he says I will never be able to get any of his Social Security because he knows a way around the laws. Is there anything he can do to keep me from getting part of his Social Security?

A: Gosh, what a jerk! Don’t worry.

There is absolutely nothing he can do that will prevent you from getting any benefits you might be due. Assuming you are not due higher benefits on your own record, then once he turns 62, you can file for divorced wives benefits on his account. If you feel inclined to give Mr. Wonderful some good news, tell him that if you get benefits on his record, it doesn’t take a dime away from whatever he is due from Social Security.

Q: I am a widow who is about to turn 66. I’m still working. I’m planning to file for my own slightly higher retirement benefits and let the widows benefits continue to grow at 8% per year and file for those at 70.

Is that a good plan?

A: It’s a bad plan. In fact, it’s an unworkable plan. The 8% per year benefit growth only applies to retirement benefits. Except for annual cost-of-living adjustments, widows benefits do not increase after full retirement age. So, you need to do just the opposite of what you are planning. You should file for widows benefits now, and at 70, switch to 132% of your own retirement benefit.

Q: When my husband died, I got half of his Social Security, and his first wife got the other half. Now she has died. Will I get her half added to mine?

A: Sorry, but you’ve got things all mixed up. A widow does not get a 50% rate. She gets anywhere between about 70% and 100%, depending on her age at the time she files for widows benefits.

Also, two widows on one Social Security account do not offset each other. So, when your husband died, you started getting whatever you were due (again, between 70% and 100%), and his first wife started getting whatever she was due. And now that she’s died, her benefit just stops, and nothing changes for you.

Q: I’ve always been told that a wife gets half of her husband’s Social Security. But I’m getting nowhere near that. My husband gets $1,850, and I only get $740.

A: This is probably the most common

question I get from women. The 50% spousal rate applies to a woman who waits until her full retirement age to start her benefits. But I will bet my next Social Security check that you started your benefits somewhere between age 62 and 63. And that’s why you are getting a smaller amount. The rate for spousal benefits can be as low as about 33% if they are taken at age 62.

Q: My husband died last year, but my benefit never changed. (Mine was always slightly more than his.)

But I know lots of widows who tell me they are getting both their own Social Security and widows benefits from their husband. Why is that?

A: The women who get Social Security from their own account and their husband’s account are women who have a very small Social Security check on their own. But if a woman’s own Social Security is more than her husband’s rate, she will only get her own. Here is a quick example of how that works.

Mary’s own Social Security benefit is $1,200 per month. Her widow’s rate is $2,000 per month. So, she will get her own $1,200, and she will get $800 in widows benefits to take her up to the $2,000 widow’s level.

Jane’s own Social Security benefit is $2,400 per month. Her widow’s rate is $1,800 per month. She will just get her own $2,400 benefit because it pays more than her $1,800 widow’s rate.

Q: How come women can’t get Social Security disability benefits?

I’m 60 years old and have fibromyalgia and other medical problems.

When I called to apply for Social Security disability benefits, I was told I didn’t work enough. But I worked for about 20 years before and shortly after I got married. Then I stopped working to raise my kids. So, isn’t 20 years enough time to get Social Security?

A: It’s enough time to get Social Security retirement benefits, which you will be eligible for at age 62. But there are special rules for disability benefits that say you must have worked and paid Social Security taxes in five out of the last 10 years. It sounds like you don’t meet the “five out of the last 10” requirement, so you are just not eligible for disability benefits. And by the way, the same rules apply to women and men.

Q: I get my own Social Security check. They say I can’t get any of my husband’s Social Security because my own benefit is more than half of his. But I think I should get both. I worked most of my life, but I also was a wife. So, I should get my own benefit and a spousal benefit!

A: As a general rule, whenever you are due two benefits, you don’t get both.

You only get the one that pays the higher rate. So that’s why you just get your own retirement benefits.

And if you think you should get both your own Social Security AND a spousal benefit on your husband’s record, then wouldn’t you agree that everyone should be treated the same? So, can I get my own Social Security check and a spousal benefit on my wife’s record?

After all, I worked most of my life, but I was also a husband. For that matter, should we pay Warren Buffett his own Social Security check and a husband’s

benefit on his wife’s record? I hope you see where I’m going with this. If we paid everybody who has ever been married his or her own benefit AND a spousal benefit, the system would go belly up in a couple of months.

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

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What will be the effects of virus, presidential race?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES Which will have the most positive or negative effect on Real Estate going forward President elect Joe Biden or the Covid-19 Pandemic or both?

The Presidential election is finally over, or is it? Yes, it is, but some don’t give up very easily. While the Presidential candidates were waging their planned strategies to gain a competitive advantage for the public’s attention spending hundreds of millions of dollars over the last almost 1 1/2 years, I wondered how the real estate business and the market would be affected by who eventually would be elected.

Then the Covid-10 Pandemic hit us while all the candidates competed during the debate cycle, the tragic loss of life, businesses, jobs, and income, and then the somewhat and slightly botched stimulus package not benefiting enough who really needed it!

Finally, the crowds of wannabees were narrowed down to Trump and Biden.

Before Covid-19 I began to hypothesize and analyze how the market might react and change possibly moving in either a positive or negative direction depending on the eventual outcome of who would win. But who could have predicted in their wildest dreams this pandemic let alone what it has left in its wake and continues to ravage and the sheer magnitude of lost lives, livelihoods, thereby impacting businesses, jobs, and massive almost unimaginable and unbelievable catastrophic effects on our economy here and abroad?

However, thank G_D our economy has sprung back to most everyone’s amazement (but really not for so many), but we are not totally out of the woods just yet. There has been so much devastation left behind affecting so many, that no Presidential election can or could ever wipe out this sad memory or could make any logical, pragmatic intelligent person forget about how it was handled. The last Spanish Pandemic of 1918 caused an estimated 500 million people or one-third of the world’s population to be infected. The number of deaths was estimated to be at least 50 million worldwide with about 675,000 (our population was only 103,000,000) occurring in the United States. (history.com) However, whether or not we were proactive enough to prevent or at least try to minimize what were the obvious results will be a question for the historians. We shouldn’t be so naïve to think no one knew it wasn’t com-

ing our way, as it was eluded to on January 22, 2020 (some knew as early as December 2019) by the by W.H.O. (World Health Organization’s as well as in late January and February 2020 by Peter Navaro, President Trump’s director of the USA national trade council. Trump also completely cut our funding for W.H.O in February further increasing our potential vulnerability to the coming pandemic.

What the future will hold and bring down upon us as we go forward will be determined by what we have learned the last 8 months and to be so much more prepared the next time around, because there will be a next time, you can almost count on it.

Dr. Michael Osterholm, Ph.D. professor and esteemed world-renowned epidemiologist director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota had predicted back in 2006 and conveyed his professional opinion to a multitude of government officials!

More important our Congress was also warned many times in the past.

Although we are not close to being rid of this scourge and this winter maybe far, far worse, (the winter during the Spanish Pandemic of 1918 was the worst time for infections and deaths) as you will notice from the most recent infection rates topping 126,742 on Nov. 7; as we have the highest death rate on the Globe (although 4% of the world’s population) as of Nov. 8 of 237,192 topping Brazils 162,269 deaths!\ You might now ask, what does all this have to do with real estate? Plenty!

With the densely populated cities around the U.S., those with the ability to leave and migrate far away from those epicenters of highly contagious groups have flocked out to less populated areas (as I had discussed in last week’s column) to consider purchasing as opposed to renting. Most critical and crucial due to the lowest inventory on record and 50-year lows in interest rates that will most likely continue until the end of 2021, and the shutdown of non-essential construction and our real estate industry in NYS and other states, further reducing the available housing. The market has bounced back quite amazingly and purchasers have been snatching up available homes as if

it were their last chance to become an owner. The fear of being infected and possibly dying from Covid-19 has created a huge amount of traffic away from NYC and out to the burbs and other destinations to purchase. This will continue to progress with prices continuing to increase but by smaller amounts.

There are those who have left and those that are now deciding to drop out due to the escalating values which just might slow next year but are surely changing the market perimeters, perception, and dialogue going forward if and when demand slows. The perception most always creates reality; whether true or false, can only be determined by looking back at history and then learning from it.

However, President Biden could have a positive or a detrimental effect on real estate depending upon what his agenda and policies might be during his 4-year term as well as what Congress is able to pass with a non-partisan attitude. While Covid has unfortunately made those decisions for those who could afford to make a move-out and away from the cities, (even though they might have even still owned a place in the city) bolstering our local Long Island and other cities and town’s real estate markets. However, at the same moment in time, it was terrible for those who couldn’t leave who were further subjected to the potential consequences of an infectious environment.

If his policies and decisions to create a plan moving forward to minimize and/ or knockout this treacherous virus, with a vaccine (Pfizer Pharmaceutical has just come out with a supposed 90+ percent vaccine today 11/9/20 and the markets have responded with an 1100 point rally) with the least amount of side effects, then there could be a light at the end of the tunnel. Lastly, if he and a non-partisan Congress with the assistance of a much more pragmatic, logically thinking, more agreeable and reasonable Mitch McConnell the majority leader of the Senate, to move ahead with immediate fast-tracked decisions to rebuild the infrastructure of our roads, bridges, tunnels and highspeed rail, creating those $50+ per hour jobs and even more well-paid management positions (and increase the money and/or grants or low-interest loans for educating those that could

Calling all College students!

qualify for those jobs and positions) to those deserving of them, then we can continue the advancement and beneficial real estate market and to create a hyper-speed recovery and more worthwhile higher-paying jobs for our people in this still ailing economy.

Moreover, while also helping many to buy their first “place to call home.”It will be predicated and determined on whether or not our government politicians will finally put aside their partisan differences, egos, and one-upmanship to get down to the real business of governing to make their future decisions to enact policies and regulations in a proactive and progressive manner and finally do the right thing for us and not what’s good for them and their special interest groups as well as any benefits that they attempt to derive while in the office to benefit them when leaving office.

So whether or not you are a Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Independent, or even if you are one of the 100,000,00 who didn’t vote (so disgustingly un-American!) because you thought it wouldn’t really make any difference; get off your butts right now and get on your phone to your local, state and Congressional legislators (Chuck Schumer, Kristen Gillibrand, Kathleen Rice or whoever is your specific person in the local or Federal government to come up with “our tax money” for the much needed and necessary jobs and education to put more people back to work ASAP to fix and upgrade our deteriorating roads, bridges, tunnels and oh yes our mothballed high-speed rail!

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 of 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). For a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, a value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com 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.

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The Town of Hempstead has been providing free personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to local small businesses.

This new town program makes 6,000 PPE kits available for local businesses with items needed to keep staff as well as their patrons safe. The kits are available free of charge and are only available while supplies last, so businesses in need of these high-in-demand supplies are encouraged to apply on the town website –www.hempsteadny.gov/ppe-giveaway – as soon as possible. This initiative has been made possible through funding from the federal CARES Act, which provided a $133 million grant to the Town of Hempstead to distribute economic relief grants to alleviate some of the adverse effects that have arisen due to the pandemic.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (second left), Councilman Tom Muscarella (left), Town Clerk Kate Murray (right) and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll (second right) provided a free PPE kit to Joe Tetro of Salone Di Capelli in Garden City on October 15 at Averill Road Park in Floral Park.

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The Welcoming Club of Garden City What's New?

Out of an abundance of caution, the club will suspend most in-person events for November and December. Tennis, golf, and stroller walks will continue as weather permits and we strongly encourage participating members to take all safety measures.

We hope to hold a virtual book club and a virtual craft club. Be on the lookout for emails regarding other virtual events that are in the works.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Emily at WelcomingClubPresident@gmail.com.

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

Join A Group

Book Club: Enjoy a good book

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

Craft Club: The craft club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty.

No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft.

If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.

Supper Club: Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple.

You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Bowling Club: No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday league. Occasional

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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.

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Pre K Girls

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Bluebells The Entire Team Blue Unicorns The Entire Team

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Team 6: The Whole Team

1st Grade Boys

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Team 2:

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE Mayor@gardencityny.net From page 18 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.

Board of Trustees Meetings

Remaining regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meetings for 2020 are as follows: • Thursday, November 19, 2020 • Thursday, December 10, 2020 Meetings are open to the public and will be taking place 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.

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Team Blue Thunder: Adam Mohamed Cormac McHugh Team 7: Robbie Sampson Griffin Rowan Nolan Doggendorf Ivan Cavallini

2nd and 3rd Grade Girls

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Team Costa Entire Team

Team Orange Tigers: The Whole Team

The Kicks Natalie Acquista Giovanna Alba Ella Bianco

Team 9: Gabriel Shuku Joaquin Espana

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Team 10: The Whole Team Team 1: The Whole Team

Pumpkins The Entire Team!

Team 7: Roland Kahoud Declan Lohnes Quinn Lohnes Jameson Mueller

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The Mermaids Cecilia Browning Alana Axelson Natalie Urban

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Golden Cheetahs Alessandra Scacchi Markela Walsh Alessia Adimando

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Team 8 The Entire Team

Team 4: The Whole Team

Goal-den Girls The Entire Team

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The Stingers The Entire Team

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Meaningful masks honor Día de los Muertos

Students in Sr. Giacalone’s class show the masks they created.

College Spanish 5 seniors in Sr. Giacalone’s class created masks as one of the “Día de los Muertos” traditions of the Aztecs and the Mayans.

Historically, these masks were carved into pyramids and represented a person’s inner soul and whole being. Students were asked to construct masks representative of their souls, with unique features that define them. They presented

their projects to classmates and explained what each drawing or item represented. Students also incorporated grammar topics; namely, the subjunctive with adverbial clauses, which had been learned in this unit of study.

The students presented to their remote and in-person classmates. The following day, roles were reversed.

Some of the masks made by the class.

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and December holidays’ catering orders can be handled in late November as well. Call 516-294-2922 or visit the website, CalogerosGardenCity.com for more information.

Culinary Heights

Culinary Heights at 174 7th Street in the main commercial hub of the village, owned and operated by longtime Garden City residents Mary and Norm Zimmer, is the longest-running single proprietorship along the 7th Street and Franklin Avenue “T-Zone” among shops and many new restaurants, including fast-casual and fine dining establishments. For 36 years the Zimmers have served Garden City neighbors, families in the village and in other communities, corporate parties and gatherings as well as people searching for catered cuisine they can not find anywhere else.

Pickup of Thanksgiving orders will be on Wednesday, November 25 and customers can choose from curbside delivery in front of the store or delivery to their homes (or local office/business).

Culinary Heights will set up for the front, 7th Street side to be compliant with maintaining physical distancing.

Culinary Heights’ extensive menu includes its popular cream of carrot and cauliflower soup, which Mary Zimmer says stands out on a Thanksgiving table for its fall festive look, great aroma and as a delicious accompaniment to turkey and other entrees.

In addition Culinary Heights will feature two different stuffings, a sweet potato bake with apples, Quiche Lorraine, scalloped potatoes. Desserts include carrot cake, apple pie, fruit salad, pumpkin cheesecake, vanilla cupcakes and brownies.

“We do everything but the turkey from all the sides to wholesome soups and appetizers, soup breads and fresh desserts. Thanksgiving week always means busy days for us, and this year we expect it might be even busier due to the fact people cannot travel to larger gatherings or other parts of the country. During Easter weekend, people did smaller at-home meals and we were quite busy -- we’re prepared to handle many orders again,” she told The Garden City News last week.

Call 294-2937 or check out Culinary Heights Inc. on Facebook.

Mighty Quinn’s BBQ

Nassau County native Jason Wotman is the owner of the Mighty Quinn’s BBQ Garden City location and Isla Larga BBQ. This year his brand-new establishment at 829 Franklin Avenue is prepared to offer a unique, flavorful and delectable experience for Thanksgiving tables in the village and nearby communities. How does some specially-seasoned, brined and then smoked whole turkey sound?

“If you’ve never had a smoked tur-

key, it’s basically oven-roasting the bird but it comes out even better as it’s cooked low and slow like the rest of our meats -- this turkey really absorbs a bit of the smoke and it is just about the most flavorful kind of turkey you could ever taste. We will offer this a la carte for just a turkey or with a tray of all the perfect fresh side dishes and the smoked turkey gravy,” Wotman told The News.

More catering options are available ‘a la carte.’

Customers can opt for just the whole smoked, 10-to-12 pound turkeys with gravy for approximately $90, or there’s a Thanksgiving package that includes “the works” -- Wotman said that includes the full turkey, southern cornbread stuffing, homemade mac n’ cheese, sweet potato casserole, green beans with mustard seeds and fried shallots, smoked turkey gravy AND citrus-spiced cranberry sauce. This package is $185 and serves between 8 and 10 people and is time-saving with the complete meal ready-made. Mighty Quinn’s has also prepared all the instructions on how to reheat and serve every catered Thanksgiving dish.

Mighty Quinn’s has its full assortment of meats including pulled pork, brisket, burnt ends, ribs and other Mighty Quinn’s staples. Other popular sides include sweet corn fritters, broccoli salad, vinegar coleslaw, jasmine rice and baked beans. Often overlooked for the traditional barbecue with a Southern/Texas flair are desserts: perfect compliments to entrees and sides.

Soft-baked cookies and bread pudding are hard to beat as a finishing touch on Thanksgiving tables. *All Thanksgiving catering orders must be placed by Friday November 20 and pick-ups outside Mighty Quinn’s on Franklin Avenue -- scheduled for Tuesday November 24 and Wednesday November 25 -- will be conveniently accessible from the village parking field in back, with social distancing and easy walk-up service. Since its August grand opening Mighty Quinn’s has initiated new customer ordering processes; mobile orders can be placed through an app, and many folks are taking advantage of convenient takeout and delivery options.

Call 544-2844 or visit mightyquinnsbbq.com/locations for more information.

Town Meat Market

Matt Griffith, owner of Town Meat Market at 156 7th Street, is a native of the Midwest who’s enjoyed nearly five years of providing Garden City, surrounding towns and all of Long Island with a traditional butcher shoppe in the heart of the village’s business district. The pandemic has not slowed down the 1:1 customer experiences and ordering ability at the neighborhood establishment. And for Thanksgiving, the freshly-killed and all-natural turkeys are arriving in sizes from 10 to 26

pounds, or even 30-pounders on special order. The all-natural turkey breasts for oven roasting are available in sizes from four to seven pounds. In addition Town Meats can cater with a cooked, flavorful turkey complete with side dishes and its usual a la carte meat entrees from prime rib and sirloin to pork loin and chicken cutlets.

“We usually sell upwards of 500 or 600 turkeys per year, and we offer the local alternatives to a frozen turkey from the grocery store’s freezer. We’re equipped for catering Thanksgiving dinners to just a couple (small group) up to a large group size. We are going to have our 26-foot-long refrigerated truck in the back and we’re organized for our numbered system of pickups in the days just prior to Thanksgiving (November 26 this year). We see the same faces every season and this is a generational tradition,” Griffith explained to the News.

One trend Town Meat Market customers have continued is for ordering the turkey breasts, and since COVID-19 is causing most large gatherings to scale down and for families to not congregate as much, their catering plans may call for not as large of a turkey. There are several customers already turning to prime rib, pork roast, roasted duck or goose recipes in case they have less of a gathering for the traditional turkey dinner.

New this year due to the pandemic is “contact-free-pickup” as well as free delivery to any Garden City or Rockville Centre addresses. Through the last eight months, Town Meat Market was set up to safely and efficiently handle large customer volume, “with handsfree ordering and pick-up.” Griffith says the logistics for organizing the large number of turkeys to be picked up at the shoppe is down to a science.

Town Meats is offering starters such as mini crab cakes, vegetable crudite, mini beef wellington and shrimp cocktail. Side dishes include mashed potatoes (made with butter, milk, salt and pepper) string beans almondine, roasted carrots with herb butter, creamed spinach, roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta, cranberry compote, apple compote and both herb stuffing and sage/sausage stuffing. Thanksgiving desserts from Town Meat Market are pumpkin walnut loaf, cranberry orange loaf, fresh baked apple or pumpkin pies plus a seven-layer chocolate cake.

Turkey orders can be made up until November 20, but prepared foods continue to be sold in the shoppe each day.

Call 747-1422 to place an order, and review menu options on townmeatmarket.com.

Prime Fine Catering

Prime Fine Catering at 4 Nassau Boulevard has been serving up delicious catered dishes on Long Island for 18 years from its location in Garden City

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South. Over the two decades, the menu has expanded considerably. Prime offers a selection of raw, to be cooked meat entrées (each can be tailor-made “oven-ready” for an extra $15. Prime’s menu begins with Amish-raised all natural, free range turkeys sell for $3.99 per pound; all-natural turkey breast on the bone is $6.99 per pound and a stuffed boneless turkey breast with a choice of stuffing is available for $9.99 per pound.

A popular option for Prime orders is the Turducken -- three boneless meats with three different stuffings all put into one package (it’s a turkey stuffed with a duck that’s stuffed with a chicken).

Rack of lamb, leg of lamb, stuffed leg of lamb, prime porchetta, prime rib (beef) or pork loin and smoked ham round out meat entrées for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday menus. Chef and co-owner Henry Barone says Turducken is one of Prime’s signature dishes because it’s different, and if there is a trend of smaller Thanksgiving gatherings due to the pandemic, the petite Turducken could also work for family tables.

Side dishes offered by Prime include several varieties of stuffing: a spicy cornbread and andouille stuffing, fresh vegetable with herb, parmesan and bread or walnut, fresh apple and cranberry stuffing. Other great accompaniments include Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, honey glazed baby carrots with shallots and dill; roasted red bliss potatoes with garlic, onion and rosemary; potatoes au gratin with gruyere cheese; whipped sweet potatoes with old-fashioned marshmallows; sweet potatoes with maple syrup & toasted pecans, asparagus with roasted peppers, pine nuts and virgin olive oil, potato croquettes with parmesan and scallion; creamed spinach; thin green beans with carrots, garlic, virgin olive oil; broccoli with garlic and virgin olive oil, spinach with garlic & oil, and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and onion.

“We also sell hors d’oeuvres and holiday platters but Thanksgiving comes down to turkey and sides. Ordering is convenient as we sent out email blasts with a link to order. The confirmation can be done online with an order number or just call the store,” Barone says.

Prime’s desserts include freshly baked pies in varieties of apple, apple cranberry, apple crumb, pumpkin, pecan, coconut custard, banana cream with vanilla wafer or lemon meringue.

They also feature New York cheesecake (with or without strawberries) or pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin bread, a Granny Smith apple crisp, a bittersweet chocolate torte with chocolate ganache and an assortment of cookies.

Orders are being accepted through November 20. Check out primefinecatering.com for the full list of items, and call 505-3255 or email info@primefinecatering.com to order.

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Coronavirus vaccine trials taking place at NYU Langone From page 1 pandemic virus, are “most noticed by” the human immune system. Successful vaccine ingredients “teach” the immune system which microbial invaders to attack upon future encounters, providing protection for a period of time, researchers say.

In addition to aiding in the development a COVID-19 vaccine, the new vaccine center on Long Island will also seek to enroll residents in future experimental vaccine trials for other infectious diseases, such as influenza.

NYU Langone Health is one of 10 specialized National Institutes of Health-funded Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units, or VTEUs, in the nation. As a VTEU, NYU Langone Health is part of the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN), supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and composed of existing NIAID-supported clinical research networks with infectious disease expertise and designed for rapid and thorough evaluation of vaccine candidates. NYU Langone was selected by NIAID through a competitive grant process thanks in part to the expertise of Mulligan Mulligan, MD, who for decades has led infectious disease research programs that have yielded vaccine candidates for HIV and other viruses.

“Our new location at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island brings cutting-edge medical research to patient populations that we serve, including those currently underrepresented in

clinical trials such as Black, Hispanic, and elderly people who are at higher than average risk of COVID-19 infection,” says Mark Mulligan, MD, director of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, and director of the Vaccine Center at NYU Langone Health.

Other higher-risk patients for COVID-19 include those with underlying conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, or autoimmune disease.

Cold Virus as Vehicle

The COVID-19 vaccine in the newly launched trial uses a virus that causes colds in chimpanzees but not humans.

It delivers into patient’s cells a gene that instructs them to make the “spike proteins” used by SARS-CoV-2 to attach to proteins on human cell surfaces, the first step in invading cells. Including the spikes in vaccines has the potential to make proteins required for viral survival (ability to infect) visible to the human immune system, say the study investigators.

Studies so far have shown that this viral protein triggers a strong immune response, with the body manufacturing proteins called antibodies that glom onto and inactivate the protein, and that label it for destruction by immune cells (e.g., T cells).

In an earlier, smaller study focused on the vaccine’s safety, and recently published in The Lancet, the study vaccine, called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, demonstrated the ability to generate

A volunteer participates in the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine trial at an NYU Langone Health Vaccine Center in more than 91 percent of vaccinated study participants SARS-CoV-2 “neutralizing antibodies,” capable of defending cells from the virus, and of blocking its biological effects. The earlier study also found that study participants receiving the vaccine candidate, also called AZD1222, had mild, flu-like symptoms as side effects, and the vaccine was safe and generally well tolerated.

Current trial participants will receive either two doses of AZD1222 or saline solution as a control, four weeks apart, with twice as many participants

receiving the potential vaccine than the saline. The health of patients will be monitored for two years after their second dose of the vaccine candidate.

To express interest in COVID19 vaccine trial enrollment or learn more, visit http://nyulmc.org/ covidvaccine or contact NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island (formerly NYU Winthrop Hospital) at 516-663-3890 / nyuwinthropvaccine@nyulangone. org

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on Garden City to bear.

According to the Village’s agenda item description from October 1, “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.”

As proposed at the October 1 meeting, the cost was slated to come out of the village’s Capital Budget (allocated for 2020-’21).

Work is still progressing at the new tower because the contractor is still obligated to paint this tank. At this point the interior of the new water tower is 60% to 70% sandblasted and primed for painting, DiFrancisco told the board. He also said he’s been in constant contact with Peter Bee’s office about investigating the change order, but the attorneys are still awaiting additional information before a decision on what can be done is

reached.

“We have received all the information we’ll need from the contractor but we are waiting for H2M Engineering (the village’s water consultants) to provide us with a memo. I do not know where Mr. Bee stands with his investigation of the costs but I am providing him with as much information as he’s asked for and requires in order to provide the Board of Trustees with a legal recommendation. The firm asked DPW and the village staff for records on the bid details for the new painting contractor. They (Bee’s firm) also wanted to see a recommendation letter to the village from H2M stating that this was an acceptable change order to accept -- H2M did tell me that verbally but we’d rather have that in writing,” he explained.

Bee said his firm received some information on November 4, the day prior to the last Board meeting, about how the new vendor for tank painting was selected, “and how they solicited proposals from a number of other

painters, with this one being the lowest pricing,” he noted.

“I want to see the documentation and H2M also have indicated their views on the reasonableness of the pricing.

Without the backup data I did not want to go on record at this point, and some of those delays to the process were on the village and some were on the third particles (NYS DEC and Nassau County Health Department). Work was halted in those offices as a result of directives (pandemic response) by governmental entities and the contractor’s position is that because of the delays in allowing his vendor (subcontractor) to work, that subcontractor decided they would not take the job anymore and the original pricing was lost; he had to find a different painter (subcontractor) though at a considerably higher price,” Bee said.

Trustee Stephen Makrinos commented that as the winter approaches and temperatures drop, that will affect a subcontractor’s ability to successfully paint the new water tank. DiFrancisco confirmed this as an issue. “The prim-

ing of the tower can be done at as low as 35 degrees but the painting must be done at closer to above 40, or 45 degrees -- that does play a factor,” he said.

Other business

Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi reported that in Village Hall’s upstairs Board meeting room, the new technological equipment and display (screen) for presentations including the budget is now installed on the wall of the room, an upgrade discussed over the past two years as there are more graphics and maps involved in recent Garden City presentations, from parking lots to Public Works and St. Paul’s progress.

The Board has not made any announcement on when and if their meetings will return to Village Hall or if they will continue to take place at Cluett Hall with adequate social distancing for a large audience in the coming months.

Gov. Cuomo’s executive orders are also a determining factor to accommodate the public audience size.

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19th Century. They are important and they have a great importance, and we should be teaching our children that.

The Casino happens to be a very, very significant building in our village and I don’t think we should be selling it off to bidders or have some situation where they’d pay the village rent. I don’t think we should be doing any of that and I believe we are to the point where we’re not,” she noted.

Mayor Trouvé said the village has not paid a cent into the upkeep of the Casino and that the nonprofit entity does all this. Bob Baker estimated a sum of $100,000 annually for facility expenses, minus any surprise emergency issues such as a burst pipe or a leak.

“The people who are Casino (tennis & social club) members pay to repair it and that goes along into the future,” Trouvé said.

She added that many residents think that the Village government is “too slow” and things can stall endlessly.

“It takes time to talk through and get people over to your way. The Board came to the point of how we do not have the time for an RFP investigating the potential purchase or re-use of the Casino -- we want to continue with something similar to what you currently have,” she commented.

Mayor Trouvé explained that when former Department of Building Superintendent Ausberto “Ozzie” Huertas took over the job in summer 2015 he inspected the Casino and found its conditions to be very much subpar and in need of attention.

“A long time ago, the same people that sat on the Village Board of Trustees also sat on the Garden City Casino’s board -- there was a close relationship.

But when Mr. Huertas took a look at this property it was in poorer condition, which might have been related to the financial crisis of 2008-09. He knew that extensive work on the Casino was needed. At this point however, I think the building needs a brand new roof, going right down to the rafters, and the patchwork on the roof now is not working at all. You have a huge furnace in the basement and I think that may have to go and be replaced. We also took a walk there recently and noticed the work determined to be planned for the patio, and there were some thoughts raised about the kitchen too,” she said.

Participating via Zoom in the CPOA meeting, Village Trustee Louis Minuto agreed with Mayor Trouvé’s outline for moving forward. He also explained that no Board member has ever suggested there would be a plan for the village to sell the Casino property. He added that Huertas’ initial observations upon inspecting the Casino, in 2015-2016 and “being shocked at what he saw” are part of what led to there being some sentiments among Board members that this

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Bob Baker and Jeff Siler, representing the Garden City Casino, with CPOA President Ed Finneran and Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé. facility, owned by the village though not used by the village, was “not being kept up.”

“That is really just the most important part of the Casino’s operating there as there is no rent and nothing else to make sure that this beautiful village property is going to be kept in the shape that it should be in. I think the Board and Casino has overcome any bad blood, and it’s not wise to perpetuate it -- we are moving in the right direction and a lot of any bad blood that developed or existed is being overcome now.

This becomes a point of understanding to move on together, and sometimes it takes time to get everybody to the right place,” Minuto commented on Tuesday.

Jeff Siler noted that the Casino is seeking a 20-year commitment in the new license agreement, which would technically last until early 2041 if the parties come to terms by the January 5, 2021 end date of a short-term agreement which was approved by the Village Board on September 19, 2019.

Casino member Mrs. Pat Cunningham, whose husband Robert Cunningham was the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals chairman for 31 years, thanked Mayor Trouvé for clearing up the situation.

“I think we are all appreciative for your transparency in discussing this with us -- what appears to have initially caused panic was that there was no transparency coming from the Board of Trustees. There was no explanation

given to us about the Casino as to why, or what was the purpose of an RFP and if the village was attempting to make money out of the property. Who knew?

Now you are making this progress very clear and we all at the Casino are very thankful for that,” Cunningham said on Tuesday.

Back in July of 2019, Mrs. Cunningham brought the subject up in her comments at a Board of Trustees’ meeting but little progress or information surfaced at that point. She and other Casino directors have persisted and two weeks ago, Mayor Trouvé along with Mrs. Cunningham and Garden City Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello and two people “who have done work on the building” toured the Casino, in and out. The mayor says Superintendent Giovanniello shares the same opinion she does -- that the Casino is a beautiful, wonderful Garden City building that is holding up very well.

“You (the residents) are having a great time there as it houses an extraordinary tennis club -- why would we change anything about it except working out the kinks and realize them...

Everybody can calm down, and let’s see what happens in three weeks or so,” the mayor said.

Led by a motion from CPOA President Ed Finneran and seconded by CPOA Director Keith Hochheiser, the POA directors approved a resolution -- 6 votes in favor and 2 against -- to support what the Mayor Trouvé has advised

about there being a likelihood of of continuing the Casino’s license agreement over the long-term. With copies of it handed out during Baker and Siler’s presentation, the CPOA has formally adopted the following resolution: “Be it resolved that the CPOA supports the continued operation of the Casino at its current location, in the fashion in which it has operated since 1895, and encourages the Village Board of Trustees to conclude expeditiously a multi-year extension of the license agreement for the premises,” Finneran read. Keith Hochheiser seconded this and added that this does support keeping the Casino in its current use and existence in the Central section of Garden City, “but the resolution does not take a stance on the business relationship” between the village and the Casino.

Hochheier called the Casino a nice quality-of-life operation and the majority of CPOA directors voted in favor of the resolution. Two who did not were CPOA Treasurer Mary Beth Tully and CPOA Secretary Heather Dunleavy Nielsen.

During the discussion Nielsen raised a question on the village’s ‘opportunity cost’ for the Casino premises. During the CPOA board’s vote she explained that she felt she did not have enough information to vote for approving the resolution.

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GCAA 12U wins Softball Fall League Championship

2020 champions.

Garden City GCAA 12U Softball team won the Fall Season League Championship in an exciting finish Wednesday night against a formidable East Williston team.

When softball resumed mid-summer of 2020, the team embarked on an incredibly fun and exciting summer and fall journey, now eclipsing a record setting 16 weeks long. The Fall 12U Championship game was a fitting end to a season that began early summer amidst tremendous uncertainty about how sports leagues and games would be played. With tremendous family support, GCAA players and coaches played with tenacity, grit and excitement.

The team had to win two rounds before reaching the championship game, and faced an undefeated East Williston powerhouse program. However, with huge wins all season, and decisive victories in the earlier playoff rounds, coaches were confident in the 12U team coming into the championship game. The game and playoffs were defined by extraordinary pitching from quadruple threat Kaitlyn Santopietro (4 innings pitched with a whopping 12 strike outs, and no hits allowed) and Julia Rosenblatt who emerged as a tremendous mid-game pitcher throughout the playoffs, and supported by sensational defensive play by Katie Grimpel, Maggie McCann, Nora Freel, Chloe Mirabella, and Zella Coons. Catchers Emily Ingersoll and Ellie Stier provided tremendous support

behind the plate, with non-stop action defending against a steady flow of Steals all season long. Offensively, Juliana Clyne, Delaney Gorman and Janie Supper continued their tear on the base-paths stealing multiple bases. Janie Supper and Kaitlyn Santopietro both batted 1.000 on the evening and combined with Katie Grimpel for the majority (7) of the team’s runs scored.

The capstone of an exciting game, however, was Madison Prokopez hitting a GCAA 1st ever post-season grand slam blast to deep left field that put the game out of reach. Capturing the spirit of the season was a defining quote from Coach Mike to the team “Get up to the plate, and go have some fun.”

Thank you to all families in their never ending support in what was an extraordinary season, and special thanks to Coaches Mike Santopietro, Rob Ingersoll, Joe Grimpel and Justin Coons for season long dedication and support to the team and program.

All details about the program, clinics and fundraisers to be found on our website: https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=gcaasoftball GCAA has run baseball in Garden City since 1955 and softball shortly thereafter (anybody with information on the origin of the softball program please email gardencity.ny.softball@gmail.com

Coach Joe, Mike, Rob and Justin.

Madison Prokopez crushes the grand slam.

Playoff team in the dugout.

Quadruple threat Kaitlyn Santopietro delivers winning pitch.

Garden City Senior Center Opening

Garden City Recreation and Parksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

Senior Exercise Class with Felicia Begins

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

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

Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. In order to attend a class you must pre-register. You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 3858006. For a Monday class, you may call the Friday before. Space is limited.

A bright break

At Homestead School in Garden City, Christine Kenneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-grade class multitasked a mask break with reading time. Students brought their book baggies with them outside and everyone enjoyed reading on a sunny fall day. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

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A new chapter for Stratford authors

At Stratford School, Lindsay Bleistein’s class commemorated students’ newfound success as authors with a Symphony Share. Secondgraders recently completed their first writing unit on Narrative Writing, through which they learned to capture their lives and ideas by writing stories.

Each student wrote several personal narratives and chose one piece to move into “the revision stage.” This entails editing and revising a first draft to

incorporate a small moment to stretch out, additional details and powerful language.

Once the final drafts were published, it was time for the hardworking writers to shine! Ms. Bleistein’s students chose the most powerful sentences from their stories and read them during their group sharing celebration. Remote students tuned in virtually and the whole class came together through literacy.

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Second-grade students at Stratford shared their Narrative Writing projects.

Students in Lindsay Bleistein’s class edited their narrative writing.

Students at Stratford have been working on narrative writing.

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Kathy Lucchesi

Susan MacDonald

Brigid Marmorowski

Matthew Minardi

Linda Mulrooney

Eileen O’Hara

Diane Piscopo

Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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Garden City, NY 0-bedroom, 1-bath.

MLS# 3264344. $199,999.

Mineola, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

MLS# 3252233. $294,000.

Rockville Centre, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath.

MLS# 3253222. $349,000.

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

MLS# 3258640. $409,000.

UN DER CO N TRACT

Wyndham Resale Office Patricia Costello, Patricia Dickson, Alfred Kohart, Mary Krener and Linda Mulrooney

Glendale, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath.

MLS# 3252238. $400,000.

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath.

MLS# 3196393. $469,000.

100 Hilton Avenue, #412 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

MLS# 3227978. $695,000.

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath.

MLS# 3243477. $829,000.

UNDE R CO N TRACT

111 Cherry Valley Ave, #614W Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3264719. $975,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, #601 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3203955. $1,150,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, #906 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3255243. $1,150,000.

100 Hilton Avenue, #605 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3170706. $1,200,000.

100 Hilton Avenue, M29 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath.

MLS# 3237359. $1,100,000.

100 Hilton Avenue, #419 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3255265. $1,200,000.

100 Hilton Avenue, #902 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

MLS# 3248011. $1,800,000.

100 Hilton Ave, #801 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3179594. $1,999,999/Rent $7,999.

100 Hilton Ave, PH1 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath.

MLS# 3170675. $2,900,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, PH6 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3251909. $2,900,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, PH2 Garden City, NY 3/4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

MLS# 3237146. $3,300,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, PH1 Garden City, NY 3/4-bedroom, 3.5 bath.

MLS# 3236064. $3,498,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, PH4 Garden City, NY 3/4-bedroom, 4-bath.

MLS# 3233161. $3,490,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, M3 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath.

MLS# 3238382. $4,900.

100 Hilton Ave, M7 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3248629. $5,300.

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Kathleen Higdon

Peter Kerantzas

Alfred Kohart

Mary Krener

Robert J. Krener

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Friday, November 13, 2020 The Garden City News

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Daniel Gale Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty is now collecting

Holiday Gifts for Teens Our office is collecting holiday gifts for teens and young adults of the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network). We will be accepting new items suited for teenagers. All donations can be dropped off at our office, located at 102 Seventh Street during our business hours, 7 days a week, until December 1st.

We truly appreciate your support this holiday season.

Garden City & Wyndham Resale Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655 | danielgale.com Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.