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Board of Education to discuss schools reopening plans
OPERATION CHRISTMAS
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
On Friday, November 6th, HOLA of Garden City participated in The Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Project. Children of members filled green and red shoe boxes with goodies as gifts for children all over the world, as well as personalized Christmas cards. See page 60.
Village to defer some capital projects
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND Garden City’s Village Board of Trustees will be deferring several capital projects that had been slated for the current fiscal year to the following fiscal year. The Village’s present fiscal year technically ends on May 31, 2021. At its October 15th meeting the Board approved bonding less than $7 million in capital projects for the current budget, and pushed several projects back by a few months to a year. The Village Hall brick exterior
repointing project, a cost estimated to be $1.515 million is deferred. Superintendent of Public Works DiFrancisco said he also did not foresee that project taking place during the winter months, as it involves work that is reliant on good weather. DiFrancisco and Woo noted the project would not need to be bonded by February because it will not be taking place until well after then. “There are ways to save by deferring the bond and we will not cancel the projects -- that
becomes an obvious item to defer, though there are obvious cracks visible in the building’s exterior, and the building has effluent visible by the firehouse. We’re concerned about water infiltration and about the cracking of some of the facade,” he said. Also deferred until 2021-’22 are Village Hall’s HVAC (for $907,500) plus the Library’s roof replacement (an estimated $111,000 cost). Still slated for project work during fiscal year 2020-’21 is the See page 59
At its meeting on November 17th Garden City Board of Education heard from parents who want the school district to reopen schools fully so that all students can attend full time. Due to the pandemic most students in grades six through twelve attend in person on alternate days. During the meeting a few parents made emotional pleas for better communication with district leaders including Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha and School Board President William Holub. In one instance, a parent was told by Holub, “this is not a conversation” because the Board is not required to respond to each point from the audience. But that remark and explanation of the meeting format sparked objections from parents who wanted to know why the district isn’t engaging the community in a conversation about reopening plans. Other speakers challenged the five Board of Education members and GCUFSD administration for not See page 44
Sen. Thomas re-elected
The Nassau County Board of Elections announced this week that after additional mail-in absentee ballots were tabulated that incumbent NY State Senator Kevin Thomas has retained his seat. He represents the sixth senatorial district, which includes Garden City. Initially after the election it appeared that Thomas had lost to challenger Dennis Dunne, however in the final count Thomas had 76,264 votes to Dunne’s 73,377. “I am deeply honored to be reelected by the residents of the 6th Senate District. Following a very close election in 2018, I am thrilled to have won a larger margin this year, and I know that is because of my hard work fighting for this community, Long Island, and all of New York State. I look forward to continuing my efforts to build a stronger, fairer, more prosperous Long Island and New York State, and I thank the voters for their support,” Thomas said.
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER
Happy Thanksgiving “Better a Zoom Thanksgiving than an ICU Christmas.”
-- Internet meme
As this is our last issue before Thanksgiving, we’d like to wish our readers a happy but socially distant Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has always been our favorite holiday, with its emphasis on food and family. This year is a little different, but it’s still possible to celebrate with a little help from technology. Our extended family will be getting together via Zoom on Thanksgiving Day, while staying in our own homes. We’ve been researching how to make a small scale Thanksgiving din-
ner, although the to-go meal packages offered by some restaurants and catering companies also seem like a good idea this year. It’s not our first choice on how to celebrate the holiday, but this year you have to do what’s necessary to stay safe, and keep others safe. There is a light at the end of the tunnel - so far two vaccine candidates appear to be very effective, and seem likely to be approved. So by spring, it is hoped, vaccines will be widely available. It’s appearing likely that by Easter things may start returning to normal. We can do this, just hang on a little longer folks!
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com
Our disingenuous Board of Trustees To the Editor The dictionary definition of “disingenuous” refers to actions that are: insincere, artful, and with secret motives. I believe our BOT is guilty of, and the epitome of, the word. Best example, among several: Their continual statements about what to do with St. Paul’s--the largest potential financial expenditure in the history of our village. The Board says: We currently have no official plans regarding the development of the Building. Only plans we have made are to stabilize and abate -- preparatory to potential reconstruction/renovation. They say it all the time! They should state a deadline to decide what to do!! Do they want 30 more years to decide? Call the question! I would like to cite an official Board Resolution, dated Jan. 17, 2019, and approved, publically, by an 8-0 vote, on a motion by Trustee Minuto. It’s titled: “A Resolution seeking a viable use of the buildings at St Paul’s.” They note
that the subject has been debated since the property was acquired in the early 1990s. (The full Resolution can be found on the Village Website.) The Resolution further states that there is no public, overwhelming, consensus of a solution. Their options cited: 1) do nothing, 2) a community center, and 3) save the building-- primarily for historical purposes without regard to cost or potential uses. This segment of the resolution says these three paths are “absent demolition.” This implies to me that demolition is not a viable option for consideration! That is, no public referendum is in their thinking. The subject has not ever been debated fully by BOT. They keep repeating ... “there is no legal requirement for a referendum.” I say, what about the “Law of Common Sense?” This is where the word disingenuous applies. I believe based on attending many BOT and POA meetings, that there are several Trustees today who are married to the idea of redevelopSee page 62
FABGC announces platform based on strengthening village government SUBMITTED BY RESIDENTS FOR A BETTER GARDEN CITY FABGC has published its platform to bring much needed transparency in government to Garden City. As the Board of Trustees has taken actions at odds with the citizenry, instead of upholding the common goals of preserving and fortifying this Village, and resisted transparency by refusing to engage in any meaningful dialogue with its Residents, FABGC (For A Better Garden City) was formed. FABGC is a group of concerned residents who have come together to help ensure that our Village has the representation it deserves consistent with the vision of the founders of Garden City
and the Community Agreement. FABGC, and all its candidates, are committed to working for the following principles: • Increased transparency in our Board of Trustees • Encouraging the Board of Trustees to better represent interests of the community • Adherence to Open Meeting Laws • FABGC supports term limits for ALL BOT Members. No BOT member should be serving for decades. Experience is important, but so is new blood, new ways of thinking and new energy. • The Mayors should be selected for their competence and not because it is See page 62
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Built in 1972, the Ruth S. Harley University Center has served as a landmark for Adelphi University for years. Easy to spot while driving down South Avenue, the large building will soon be revealing a new face to residents of the university and Garden City. Adelphi’s campus has been under construction since May of 2019. Most recently, the certificate of occupancy has been granted to the University Center on November 4 from the Village of Garden City. This means that furniture is being moved in, dining services will soon be setting up operations, and other university organizations will follow. Adelphi University President Christine M. Riordan has been frequently updating students and staff during this process. “Our Ruth S. Harley University Center is central to life at Adelphi in Garden City – not just for our students, faculty, staff and alumni, but also our greater community”, she explained. "I am grateful to the Village of Garden City for the partnership, thoughtful oversight and support that helped our University bring a monumental project across the finish line. It has been my privilege to oversee the transformation of our iconic UC, and to share all the anticipation with our Adelphi family.”
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Progress made on the Early deadline Adelphi Ruth S. Harley University Center
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A sketch of the Ruth S. Harley University Center renovation and expansion at Adelphi University. The newly updated University Center will feature a full service Starbucks, an expanded art gallery, and many additional spaces. Updates can be found on the Adelphi University webpage, under University Center Progress and Latest News.
President Riordan commented, "The completed building is strikingly beautiful, modern and set to open in January 2021. I look forward to welcoming our Adelphi family and Garden City community through its doors once we can safely gather again.”
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Working with the wonderful buyers Working with the wonderful buyers and sellers of homes in Garden City is and sellers of homes in Garden City is what makes my job great, and that’s what makes my job great, and that’s something for which I’m truly thankful. something for which I’m truly thankful. I wish you all the best this Holiday I wish you all the best this Holiday Season and in the coming year! Season and in the coming year! Warm regards, Warm regards,
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Open House Saturday & Sunday 12-2pm, 34 Roosevelt St. New Price 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Colonial W/Family Rm on 50x100 Low Taxes $799,000
Open House Sunday 1-3pm, 85 Shore Road, Manhasset, Waterview 5Br, 3.55 Stately Brick Colonial w/ separate in-law suite $2,439,000
Premier Hill location acre plus on golf course, amazing home w/5+BRs $3,850,000
5BR 3 bath, location, location, location!! $2,379,000
Colonial, mint cond., 6 Brs, 5 baths, desired location, oversized lot room for a pool $2,275,000
Dynamic State of the Art 5 Bdrm 4.5 bth Colonial. 80x100 Property $2,150,000
New Price 6B brk Col prime Estates 100 x 100 w/chef EIK, grt rm, den, office, 2 fp. 2007 build $1,599,000
Center Hall Colonial, mint cond, 5 Brs, 3.5 baths, desired layout and location. $1,589,000
In Contract Storybook, Olive Tjaden designed 6BR Tudor with incredible living space on 100 x 150 $1,499,000
New Price Grand Estate sect colonial, wonderful detail & updates, lovely prop, 6 Br, 3.5 bas, close to train & shops. $1,489,000
New Price Olive Tjaden Elegant Tudor 5 BR (all on 2nd flr), 3.5 BA. w/country club views! Low taxes! $1,299,000
3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath move-in ready Ranch on 85x100 property with low taxes $1,059,000
Charming 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Mott Tudor on 60 x 100 property $985,000
Mint condition 2500 square foot expanded cape. 4/5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, CAC, whole house generator $949,000
New Price Charming Colonial Excellent Condition, 3 Beds/ 2 Baths 50x100 New Roof! $855,000
Luxury 2 BR, 2 bath condo, garage, dog friendly $849,000
All brick, Mott Section Colonial offers a traditional floor plan w/3 bds, 1.5 Ba sited mid-block on 60 X 100. $839,000
New Price Sunny & bright 4BR 2BA plus bonus room with open floor plan $814,000
Large 2 bedroom, 2 full bath co-op. $469,000
Stewart Manor Sunny 3 BR, 3 Bath duplex in prime location of Stewart Manor $630,000
Rentals Two completely renovated 2BR 2.5BA duplex condo in luxury living –Wyndham complex $5300/mo & $5600/mo
Wyndham West Rental 1BR/1.5ba, 2 parking spots, luxury living in heart of GC $4300/mo
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Open House Sunday 1-3pm, 73 Washington Ave. Mint Tudor:4 BR, 3.5 bath, 100x200 ask $1,599,000
Beautifully renovated 4 Bdrm 3.5 bth home 60x110 Property $1,825,000
New Price Stone Faced Mott Built 4BR 4Bth Renovated Colonial impressive Kitchen/Great-Rm Addition $1,299,000
New Price 4BR, 2 full bath move-in ready split in prime Estates with beautifully landscaped Backyard oasis.$899,000
3 Bdrm, 2 Ba Colonial convenient to LIRR on 50 x 100, mid-block property. Taxes $13,276.25 $749,000
Open House By Appointment Sunday 1-3pm, 117 15th Street A2 Fully Renovated 1BR Garden Style Co-Op Unit w/New Kitchen & desirable 2nd Floor location. $299,000
Prime Estates MInt Brick CH Col 4Br, 3.5B on 88 x100 $1,699,000
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Cotswold Cottage 3,250 sq ft, 150 X 100 corner property, 5 Bds, 3 Ba $1,300,000 Nancy Giannone
Pamela Goeller Karen Guendjoian
Cheryl Adams McAuliffe
Sean McCoyd
Jayne McGratty Armstrong
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2Br/2.5 Bath located in Central Section on Over 1/2 Acre $899,000
Spacious 2BR/ 2Bath co-op duplex w/ southern-facing terrace $499,000
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New Price Totally reno brand new kit, new hardwd flrs, 2br/ 2ba Meadowbrook Pointe condo $899,000
New Price 2bdrm/2bth top floor co-op in elevator bldg. w balcony + parking spot. Move in cond. $405,000
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Open House By Appointment Sunday, November 22nd 1-3pm 117 15th Street, A2
Fully Renovated Bright and Airy One Bedroom Garden Style Co-Op Unit with desirable 2nd Floor location. This unit features brand new Chefs kitchen W/Quartz countertops, marble backsplash & trendy farmhouse sink, New sleek style custom bathroom, Led Hi-Hats & Ceiling fans, Handsome dark stained gleaming hardwood floors throughout, Full height attic with lighting installed and endless storage space. This unit sits perfectly situated in the heart of a professional landscaped lush courtyard surrounding in close proximity to Blue Ribbon Award Winning Schools, Mineola Express Train, Restaurants and Shopping. “Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication.”
Offered at $299,000 Sean R. McCoyd
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Great change for American Legion Auxiliary
On November 10th, the eve of Veterans Day 2020 and the 245th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps, Aidan Coors and Ronnie Marciano donated significant funds from their ‘Loose Change’ drive. The William Bradford Turner American Legion Unit 265 will use this money for veterans and their families. The Auxiliary will ensure that the funds
generated will be used to meet the needs of the veterans. The ‘Loose Change’ drive will provide for new clothing, groceries, entertainment and recreational equipment as well as for the purchase of Uber transportation cards. There are veterans who have no means of transportation to and from their doctor appointments at the VA Hospital in Northport so the gift
Ronnie Marciano and Aidan Coors thanked Marine veteran Tom McGuinness for his very significant contribution.
cards will be very welcome. Many thanks to Aidan and Ronnie for their initiative to assist the veterans. We also thank Lisa Coors for allowing Aidan and Ronnie to sponsor the ‘Loose Change’ drive at her office at Therapy Options at 226 Seventh Street in Garden City. At the closing of the drive we were visited by Thomas McGuinness, USMC,
who dropped off a significant amount of coins. He was joined by Post 265 Commander Frank Tauches who is always supportive of the efforts of the unit. Happy Anniversary to Marine McGuinness and Marine Tauches and all Marines, from a grateful community! The unit members extend appreciation to all the citizens who generously participated in this project.
Ronnie Marciano, Commander Frank Tauches, Aidan Coors, Arthur Anderson, Jacqueline Eltringham, Ron Marciano and Betty Erdos (seated)
64 Wyatt Road Charming Mott Tudor This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home in the bucolic Mott section is waiting for you! Tranquilly located in the eastern Mott section this home boasts: • inviting formal living room with wood burning fireplace • formal dining room overlooking private yard • cozy den • well appointed eat in kitchen with updated appliances. • spacious master bedroom with master bathroom • three additional bedrooms and full hall bath complete this level • additional amenities include: IGS, hardwood floors, CAC on second floor, brick patio with retractable awning, close to shops, railway, parks and schools
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Garden City Real Estate Market Information 211 Brixton Road
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 2.960% 2.470% 3.030% 2.940%
APR 3.260% 2.770% 4.00% 3.040%
Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Nassau County Median Sale Price
Month Current Year October-2020 $590,000 September-2020 $589,000 August-2020 $595,000 July-2020 $550,000 Jun-2020 $558,500 May-2020 $584,000 Apr-2020 $556,750 Mar-2020 $530,000
Prior Year $535,000 $540,000 $553,000 $545,000 $549,000 $530,000 $505,000 $515,000
% Change 10.3 9.1 7.6 0.9 1.7 10.2 10.2 2.9
Grand Brick and Timber 3Bdr 2.5Bth Premium Center Hall Tudor with tremendous living space. This fully renovated home sits perfectly situated with dramatic curb appeal on an oversized 106’ X 100’ lot in the heart of the Villages sought after Estates Section. First Floor layout includes: Chefs kitchen with granite countertops and hi-end appliances, 1st fl laundry, Living rm w/stone fireplace, banquet sized formal Dining rm, fresh powder rm, home office (or possible 1st fl bedroom option), and a spacious Great rm addition w/vaulted ceilings completes this level. Second floor layout contains: Impressive Main bdr area with high ceilings WIC and new sleek design En-Suite Bth, Two additional generously sized bedrooms serviced by a new hall bath complete this level. Other Notable Features: Dual zone CAC, Efficient five zone gas heating & 2 car attached garage. Opportunity to own a seldom offered highly desired Estates center hall home with period correct historic charm.
121 Wickham Road
Sold price: $1,200,000 Date: 11/13/2020 Style: Tudor 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths Lot Size: .15 acres Total taxes: $19,444 MLS number: 3252833 The Seller’s Team: Claudia Galvin and Matthew Minardi, Daniel Gale Associates The Buyer’s Team: Lisa Heaney, Daniel Gale Associates
Sold Price: $1,275,000 Date: 11/18/2020 Style: Tudor 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath Total taxes: $21,922 Lot Size: .24 acres MLS number: 3250413 The Seller’s Team: Sean McCoyd, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates The Buyer’s Team: Sean McCoyd, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates
You will love this Estates Bright and lightfilled Tudor with great space including open eat-in kitchen floor plan to family room w/ fireplace and sliders to brick patio. LR/FP, FDR, PR, Center staircase leads to 2nd floor w/ master suite, bath and great closets, 2 additional bedrooms and hall bath. 3rd Floor has bedroom and bath. Finished basement rec room, laundry room, utilities, storage and half bath. Lovely landscaped yard w/brick patio for entertaining. 2 car detached garage. 4 zone Gas heat w/new hot water heater. CAC, IGS, Near to park and school.
59 Adams Street
Sold Price: $880,000 Date: 11/16/2020 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths Style: Colonial Total taxes: $13,500 Lot Size: .1 acres MLS number: 3244745 The Seller’s Team: Margaret Leder, Signature Premier Properties The Buyer’s Team: Denae Montesi, Signature Premier Properties
Spectacular Move-In Condition Colonial Located in the heart of a Great family Neighborhood. Everything has been Updated.1st Floor Features Living Room with Gas Fireplace,Formal Dining Room, Family Room and Full Bathroom. A Bright, Sunny, Granite EIK with Skylight & Sliding Door Opening onto a Deck & Brick Patio. This private, Manicured Yard is Perfect for Entertaining. 2nd Floor has 3 Bedrooms with Plenty of Closet Space & Renovated Full Bath. Full Basement offers Recreational space, Utility Room laundry & Storage.
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Open House Saturday 11/21 from 11:30am–1:00pm Muttontown | 24 Pen Mor Drive | $4,250,000 5 BR, 7 BA, 2 HALF BA | Web#3255671
Open House Saturday 11/21 from 12:30pm–2:30pm Garden City | 183 Rockaway Avenue | $1,050,000 4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3261440
Open House Saturday 11/21 from 2:00pm–4:00pm Garden City South | 206 Dorchester Road | $665,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3249772
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Garden City | $1,450,000 | By Appointment Only 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 HALF BA | Web# 3218425
Garden City South | $830,000 3 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# 3246771
Under Contract | Garden City | $945,000 4 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# 3246778
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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
Sold | Garden City | $1,265,000 6 BR, 3.5 BA | Web# 3236122
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Spectacular performance at Community Club concert BY KATHY MCCORMICK On Wednesday October 7, the General Program Committee of the Community Club, presented Mr. Alexander Wu, live at the Garden City Casino. The program started with a blessing from Rev. Michael Sniffen, from the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Alexander then performed a centennial salute to Women’s Voices. He gave a compelling and thrilling performance of music and discovery. The acclaimed Yamaha piano artist took us on a delightful musical journey, that spotlighted trailblazing women composers side by side their male contemporaries. From the European classics to America’s modern era, one hundred years of Women’s voices celebrated the milestone of the 19th Amendment giving all American women the right to vote. Alexander Wu brought to life, the music of Fanny-HanselMendelssohn & W.A. Mozart, Maria Szymanowska & Frederic Chopin, Pauline Garcia-Viardot & Isaac Albeniz, Germaine Tailleferre & Claude Debussy, Chen Yi & Bela Bartok, Florence Price & Harry T. Burleigh, Dana
Suesse & George Gershwin, Modesta Bor & Astor Piazzolla, Mart Lou Williams & Dave Brubeck and more. He certainly knows how to make a piano sing. Mr.Wu is a pianist and music arranger, who has given concerts and master classes at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Steinway Series at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Merkin Concert Hall, Mannes College, The New School and Hofstra University. He has also performed with the Millennium Chamber Symphony at Lincoln Center, in Europe, Asia, and South America. Alexander is a favorite of the club and as the first live performance for the season, it was an outstanding afternoon. Much thanks goes to Alice Sarkis and Gerry Gillen for decorating our coffee table and Jo Krawczyk and Anne Daly for checking in the guests. Thanks also goes to Co-chair Lynn McGuire for so graciously introducing Alex. If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club please contact our club office at 516-746-0488 on Tues., Wed., or Thurs. between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Alexander Wu (performer), Lynn McGuire (co-chair of Gen. Prog.), Mary Maguire (president), Rev. Michael Sniffen
Beautiful 2 Bedroom Duplex in Hamilton Gardens Open House Saturday, 11/21 and Sunday, 11/22 12:00-2:00pm By Appointment 127 Second Street, Unit D-4, Garden City 2 BR, 1.5 BA | $479,000 Stately architectural details and hardwood floors throughout, with two oversized bedrooms featuring custom closets and a terrace that overlooks private park-like grounds. elliman.com | Web# 3270079
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GARDEN CITY AGENTS PRESENT
The Cohen Children’s Medical Center Holiday Toy Drive. Help bring holiday cheer to the brave patients of Cohen Children’s Medical Center! All donations and proceeds benefit Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
HOW DO I MAKE
It’s simple! There are 3 ways to donate:
A DONATION?
1. Drop off a new toy unwrapped in its original packaging Monday - Friday between 10am-2pm at The Compass Garden City Office: 182 Seventh Street, Garden City NY 11530 2. Make a donation to the Amazon Wish List by contacting Katie Hess, the Major Gifts Officer at: Northwell Health Foundation 516.321.6276 khess@northwell.edu
3. Make a donation to Cohen Children’s by visiting support.northwell.edu/cohen-childrens-donation
QUESTIONS?
We truly appreciate your support for these brave children and will be accepting donations until December 18th. Please contact Jen Sullivan or Laura Carroll with any questions. •
Jen Sullivan | jennifer.sullivan@compass.com | 516.361.7190
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Laura Carrol | laura.carroll@compass.com | 917.370.5354
917.370.5354
Jen Sullivan and Laura Carroll are individual real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.
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3 Bed ¡ 2 Bath ¡ $929,000
Open House Saturday, November 21st 12n-2pm & Sunday, November 22nd 2-4pm
77 Russell Road Garden City Newly renovated 3-bedroom, 2 full bath Split level home situated on parklike property with open concept and inviting layout. The main level features a sun-lit living room with new windows, new moldings, dining area and brand new kitchen with center island, granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances. The lower level brings you to a wonderful family room with sliding glass doors that overlook the incredible backyard. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms including the master with an ensuite bath and additional guest bath. Other highlights include: updated roof, windows, electric, CAC, new gas burner, lower level recreation space with separate home office, 1-car attached garage and double wide paver driveway. All within close proximity to neighborhood park, school and LIRR. Truly, a must see!
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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Toy drive to benefit The INN GARDEN CITY AGENTS PRESENT
Paws for a Cause WHO
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. Grace Mage with the toy donations for the INN from a previous drive.
WHAT
Please donate what you can, from new or gently used dog and cat beds, toys, to washed small blankets, pillowcases, and sheets
WHERE
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
Thomas, Matthew and Grace Mage are holding their 11th annual toy drive to benefit the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network). The INN is located in Hempstead and helps to feed and clothe people in need here on Long Island. The items will go to children in need and will help to make the lives of these children a lit-
tle happier this holiday season. Last year, over 100 toys were collected from the residents of Garden City! A new, unwrapped toy can be dropped off at 57 Nassau Blvd. Any type of new toy would be great! The deadline for toy donations is December 9.Thank you for your help!
The holiday season is upon us and the importance of gratitude has never been more paramount. We are grateful for each and every client, past and present, and we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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
Athena Menoudakos and Laura Carroll are individual real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.
Alexandra Parisi
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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.
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218 Cherry Valley Ave, Garden City $2,950,000
162 Tullamore Road, Garden City $2,199,000 UNDER CONTRACT Alexander Olivieri Licensed Real Estate Salesperson alexander.olivieri@compass.com M: 516.306.7738
Alexandra Parisi Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker alexandra.parisi@compass.com M: 516.427.6878
Athena Menoudakos Licensed Real Estate Salesperson athena.menoudakos@compass.com M: 516.316.4955
Christina Hirschfield Licensed Real Estate Salesperson christina.hirschfield@compass.com M: 516.805.0703
Colin Stewart Licensed Real Estate Salesperson colin.stewart@compass.com
Danielle Nero Licensed Real Estate Salesperson danielle.nero@compass.com M: 516.205.6501
Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190
Kerry Flynn Licensed Real Estate Salesperson kerry.flynn@compass.com M: 914.772.6169
Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com M: 917.370.5354
Maureen Lagarde Licensed Real Estate Salesperson maureen.lagarde@compass.com M: 516.850.7812
Patrick McCooey Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker patrick.mccooey@compass.com M: 516.236.4287
Whitney Sardelis Licensed Real Estate Salesperson whitney.sardelis@compass.com M: 773.263.5869
OPEN HOUSE
65 Kensington Road, Garden City $1,475,000 Open House: Sunday, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
120 Washington, Garden City $1,288,000 UNDER CONTRACT
102 Locust Street, Garden City $1,150,000
15 Kingsbury Road, Garden City $1,399,000
215 Brixton Road, Garden City $1,159,000 UNDER CONTRACT
178 Wellington Road, Garden City $1,139,00 UNDER CONTRACT
Under Contract
27 Clinton Road, Garden City $979,000 Open House: Sunday, 12 - 1:30 pm
219 Euston Road, Garden City $949,000
15 Kingsbury Road, Garden City; 102 Locust Street, Garden City; 178 Wellington Road, Garden City; 219 Euston Road, Garden City
*Under Contract 151 Kensington Road S., Garden City; 194 Kensington Road, Garden City; 1961 Stuyvesant Avenue, East Meadow; 114 Tally Lane, Wantagh; 140 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City
*Just Sold 1 Kensington Court, Garden City; 50 Poplar Street, Garden City; 18 Saint James Place, Cathedral Gardens; 50 Homestead Avenue, Garden City
Out-of-Town Listings: 6 Lloyd Cove Court, Lloyd Harbor; 95 Ocean Avenue, Bay Shore; 75-42 194th Street, Fresh Meadows; 2631 Neptune Avenue, Seaford; 55 Madison Avenue, Garden City Park
OPEN HOUSE
77 Russell Road, Garden City $929,000 Open House: Saturday, 12 - 2 pm & Sunday, 2 - 4 pm
98 Locust Street, Garden City $869,000
Alexander Olivieri, Alexandra Parisi, Athena Menoudakos, Christina Hirschfield, Colin Stewart, Danielle Nero, Jen Sullivan, Kerry Flynn, Laura Carroll, Maureen Lagarde, Patrick McCooey, and Whitney Sardelis 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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Holiday entertaining Simple but elegant
Enjoy Christmas cookies at the Community Club BY MARY MAGUIRE The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will be holding a holiday program on Tuesday, December 8th at the Garden City Casino. Way back when this program was being first envisioned, it was conceived as a cooking demonstration with hands on participation as Pomegranate Butternut Squash Salad,
Sweet Potatoes with Apples, Chestnut and Rum, and a Sicilian Cassata would be assembled and sampled. But with COVID-19 still rearing its ugly head we have resorted to a Plan B - Christmas cookies. These will be prepared ahead, videos will be made of that process, recipes distributed and samples of the cookies given out, each in its own ziplock snack bag to be taken home to enjoy. There will be two sessions of this program - one at 10:30 a.m. and a second at 1:30 p.m. thus keeping attendance at each gathering to a minimum of 20 attendees. Please register for one of the programs by calling the club office. All COVID-19 precautions will be in place, including mandatory mask wearing and spread out seating. Not to be disappointed - the recipes for both Plan A and for Plan B will be discussed and distributed. If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club, please contact our club office at 516-746-0488 on Tues., Wed., or Thurs. between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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980 Franklin Ave, Garden City • (516) 294-6565
Grimaldi’s Gift Certificate Sale!
For Every $50 Grimaldi’s Gift Certificate Purchased, Receive a $20 Complimentary Gift Certificate.
Available ONLY Monday, November 23 through Sunday, November 29 Cash Only!
Gift certificates are $50 denominations only in order to receive a complimentary $20. Maximum purchase amout $250. Cannot be redeemed for gratuity. Only one redeemed per table, per visit. Change will be in a gift certificate form. $50 gift certificates Do Not Expire. $20 complimentary gift certificates are valid from 1/2/21 to 12/30/21
HOLIDAY PACKAGES
Available November 20, 2020 - January 3, 2021 for lunch and dinner • Take out only
PACKAGE #1 $80 Plus Tax
PACKAGE #2 $115 Plus Tax
• (2) 18” regular pizzas • 1/2 tray chicken • (2) 18” regular pizzas • 1/2 tray Caesar salad parmigiana • Complimentary Bottle of • 1/2 tray chicken parmigiana • Complimentary Cabernet or Pinot Grigio Bottle of Cabernet or Pinot Grigio
PACKAGE #3 $145 Plus Tax
• (1) 18” regular pizzas • 1/2 tray Caesar salad • 1/2 tray chicken parmigiana • 1/2 tray penne ala vodka • Complimentary Bottle of Cabernet or Pinot Grigio
*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
www.grimaldisgardencity.com
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The Bobby Menges “I’m Not Done Yet” Memorial Blood Drive
Bobby’s friends and regular donors, Julia and Delaney Hall.
Thank you John Parks!
I’m Not Done Yet is hosting the sixth Bobby Menges “I’m Not Done Yet” Memorial Blood Drive on Monday, December 14 from 1 p.m.–7 p.m. at the Stewart Manor Country Club on 51 Salisbury Ave. in Stewart Manor. The bloodmobile is still not available because of COVID19, so once again a HUGE thank you to John Parks, owner of the Stewart Manor Country Club, who agreed to host the drive again! The blood drive is held in memory of Bobby Menges, who died in September 2017 after a 14-year journey with cancer. Bobby, along with his brother, Jake, had been hosting bi-annual blood drives at their home since 2012. For an appointment (encouraged), please email efmenges131@ gmail.com. Walk-ins are welcome, and there’s plenty of parking in the back of the SMCC. If you are unable to donate blood, please consider making a donation to the Bobby Menges “I’m Not Done Yet” Foundation www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org to support adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients, who need our help now more than ever.
Class of 2021 collects food for The INN The Garden City High School Class of 2021 and the Varsity Soccer team are sponsoring a “curbside” food drive to benefit The INN (Mary Brennan INN Soup Kitchen) in Hempstead. The food drive will take place at Garden City High School, Merillon Avenue circle, on Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m.. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.
Items needed: canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned soups, pasta, juice boxes, peanut butter, canned tuna, canned gravy, rice, cranberry sauce, canned yams, boxed mashed potatoes. No glass items, please. For more information please call 516732-6009
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We had to cancel the race and do a virtual race for 2020! Details & register at www.gcturkeytrot.com WE WILL SEE YOU ALL IN PERSON FOR THE 2021 GARDEN CITY TURKEY TROT! WE MISS YOU TOO! WE LOVE AND THANK OUR PARTICIPATING SPONSORS
Amy Karol
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Arrests for thefts As a result of a joint investigation regarding numerous thefts from vehicles parked at golf courses in Garden City and Old Westbury since July 2020, detectives from both jurisdictions arrested two New York City men, ages 23 and 19 for ten counts of larceny, four counts of possession of stolen property, and four counts of identity theft. In some of these cases, the two men, allegedly used victims’ credit cards to make several unauthorized purchases. Police say both men are suspects in numerous similar thefts at golf courses in other states along the east coast. Laptop taken A laptop computer was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in Parking Field 7S on November 10th. Bridge hit A truck traveling north on Cherry Valley Avenue was substantially damaged when it struck the train trestle on November 10th. The 45-year-old driver was charged with disregarding bridge clearance signs. There were no reported injuries. Sign of vandalism On November 11th a stop sign was found uprooted and laying on the ground at the intersection of Rockaway Avenue and 4th Street. Excessive speed On November 11th a 57-year-old motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license on Rockaway Avenue as well as excessive speed in a school zone. Kitchen fire On November 12th Garden City Police and Fire Departments responded to a Cherry Valley Avenue apartment for a grease fire and smoke condition. The fire was extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. Firefighters assisted in the ventilation of the building. Senior scam alert An older resident told police on November 12th that he received a phone call from a person claiming to be his daughter, who stated she was arrested and needed $8,000 to be sent to her lawyer for bail. It was determined the call was a scam and there was no monetary loss.
Beer theft On November 13th two youths reportedly entered a 7th Street store and stole three bottles of beer. Vehicle ransacked: O n November 13th a vehicle parked in a Harrison Street driveway was found rummaged through. There was no reported loss. Rock thrown: Garden City Detectives are investigating a report of a rock being thrown at a Clinch Avenue residence on November 14th, damaging the front window. Hit and run A vehicle traveling south on Nassau Boulevard reportedly left the scene after striking and damaging another vehicle stopped at a traffic light on November 14th. Multiple violations A 25-year-old motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license on Stewart Avenue as well as failure to signal a turn, switched license plate, unregistered vehicle, and uninsured operation. Wind worries As a result of a storm accompanied by strong wind gusts on November 15th, police and firefighters responded to numerous reports of trees limbs down, hazardous conditions, damaged fences, damaged vehicles, alarms, damaged power lines, tree fires, scattered power outages, traffic light malfunctions, a gas line rupture, and a residence damaged by a fallen tree. In addition, a tree fell and struck a house on New Hyde Park Road on November 16th. Bunny freed Officers responded to Newmarket Road on November 16th and freed a rabbit stuck in a sport net. Forged plate As a result of an investigation on Edgemere Road on November 16th, a 30-year-old motorist was arrested for two counts of possession of a forged instrument (temporary license plate See page 61
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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.
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Trustee Mark Hyer, Police Commissioner, administered the oath of office to Police Officer Michael Perrone during a brief ceremony Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Board of Trustees meeting held at Cluett Hall. Officer Perrone received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Keuka College and a dual Master’s degree in Education and Special Education from Touro College. He is a nineyear veteran with the New York City Police Department. He began his career with the NYPD serving on an Impact Response Team in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He spent the last eight years serving in a steady patrol sector focusing on crime control and community-oriented policing. He is a two-time recipient of the Cop of the Month award as well as two medals for excellent police duty. He currently lives in Nassau County with his wife and son.
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will begin commissioning and testing the elevators to ensure complete functionality and safety requirements are met. The eastern portions of the Merillon Avenue Station platforms, on both the north and south sides of the tracks, are now open to commuters. A new temporary platform has been installed along the south platform to assist passengers getting on to and off of trains. This temporary condition will exist until the third track is complete and functioning along the corridor. The western portions of both platforms are currently closed, and the temporary station platforms have been demolished. Please board and exit all trains (westbound and eastbound) from the first six cars at Merillon Avenue Station. Some parking spots will remain unavailable at Merillon Avenue Station; replacement parking is provided north of Merillon Avenue Station, along Broadway between County Courthouse Road and Herricks Road, on the south side of the street. For updates, please visit. www.lirrexpansion.com.
There will be a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Cluett Hall, with the Board of Trustees, Fire Chiefs, PKAD and the Edgemere Firehouse Committee. The Edgemere Firehouse Committee will be making a presentation to the Board of Trustees that evening.
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Construction on the ADAcompliant elevators at the Merillon Avenue LIRR station is expected to be complete this year. Following the completion of construction, crews
Village Yard
The Village Transfer Station (Village Yard) was established a number of years ago for the convenience of Village residents. Located just south of the entrance to the Community Park Complex on Cherry Valley Avenue, its use is limited to passenger cars, station wagons and suburban type vehicles, including mini vans with full windows all around. All trucks, vans and commercial vehicles are excluded. Hours of operation have been adjusted due to COVID: • Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Sundays: CLOSED Items accepted at the Village Yard include: rubbish, yard waste, as well as bulky items. Residents can also drop off cardboard and cardboard boxes for recycling. No household garbage is accepted. No building construction materials, alterations or repairs - if done by a contractor, is accepted. Contractors are responsible for removal and disposal of their materials. Residents who wish to use the transfer station must obtain See page 61
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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 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. Patrons seeking staff assistance must keep six feet distance, and stand behind 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 materials 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. The Library is continuing 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 for virtual programs as well as the Library’s Facebook pages for updates and information on the Library’s online resources, services and virtual programs.
Don’t miss week three of the Virtual Cake Decorating Series Join Baking Coach Lisa Basini for Week Three of the virtual Cake Decorating Workshop to continue learning how to decorate a cake. Each week on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., you can tune into a recorded video program on cake decorating! 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 Week Two Piping, or you want to rewatch these programs, you can view them in the Virtual Library on the website. So get ready for Week Three on 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. The final program will be Week Four on 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. Each new episode of the Cake Decorating Workshop debuts 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 at www.gardencitypl.org after each week’s premiere for 30 days. This series 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 Kahoot Trivia: Disney on Zoom
Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Kahoot Trivia: Disney on Tuesday, December 1, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Make it a “Disney-cember” this month and test your trivia knowledge of all things Disney from Mickey Mouse to Marvel to Star Wars to Frozen, as we play Kahoot trivia! To participate, you will need a computer or laptop that allows a split screen option or two devices, one to run the Zoom app and one to run the Kahoot app. This program is for tweens and teens 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 24 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 one hour before the start of the program.
Teen Crafternoon: Gingerbread Houses on Zoom
Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Crafternoon: Gingerbread Houses on Thursday, December 3, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Registrants will be asked to 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 24 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 one hour before the start of the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library
Teen “Nailed It!” Cupcake Challenge
Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen “Nailed It” Cookie Challenge on Monday, December 7, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. Try to decorate four cookies based on a surprise challenge before time runs out! Registrants will be asked to have four plain cookies prepared before the start of the program and also have decoration supplies available, such as frosting, icing, food dye, sprinkles, fondant, and candy. Registrants will be given the theme for the challenge at the start of the program and will then have 20 minutes to decorate their cupcakes based on the challenge. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 only. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program.
Please register via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration begins on Tuesday, December 1 at 10 a.m. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.
Tween Snowflake Craft on Zoom
Join us for a virtual meet-up, Tween Snowflake Craft on Tuesday, December 8, 5 p.m.–5:40 p.m. We will be making snowflake ornaments with pipe cleaners and beads. Registrants will be asked to pick up their craft kit in advance in order to participate in this virtual craft program. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 only and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. 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, December 1 at 10 a.m. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library
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. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one 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. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one 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.
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's, tweens, and teens from Grades K-12 in Fall 2020, but can be viewed by all ages and is a joint program between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The video and recipe premiered 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.
Social Media Challenges for November
“Bee” Mine Cupcakes with Theresa Maritato
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's, tweens, and teens from Grades K–12 in Fall 2020, but can be viewed by all ages and is a joint program between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The video premiered November 6 on our website at 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.
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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 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.
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November is National Life Writing Month, or Memoir Writing Month. The goal of National Life Writing Month is to encourage people to write about themselves and their lives as they have experienced it. It’s a time to remind ourselves that we all have a story that we can write down and share with others now or in the future. Have you ever thought about writing a book, your own story or perhaps a fictional one? This month is also National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). During National Novel Writing Month, writers and would-be writers are encouraged to take time each day to add to their story, in order to start and finish writing a novel or a memoir in just 30 days. It’s time to grab your laptop or a few notebooks and pens, and start writing your story! Two popular authors, Elizabeth Berg and Jacqueline Winspear, are releasing new memoirs in November. “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Elizabeth Berg, the beloved bestselling author of “The Story of Arthur Truluv,” tells the poignant love story of Berg caring for her parents in their final years. “This Time Next Year We Will be Laughing” by Jacqueline Winspear, the bestselling author of the Maisie Dobbs mystery series, offers a very personal memoir of her family’s resilience in the face of war and deprivation.
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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.
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BIOGRAPHY AND TRUE CRIME “Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy” by Ben Macintyre (Released on September 25, 2020) Ben Macintyre has been heralded by Alan Furst and John le Carre for his narrative accounts of WWII espionage and for his biography of Kim Philby. Agent Sonya is the biography of Urula Kuczynski, housewife, mother, and most successful female spy
in Soviet history. Her territory was to include China, Manchuria, Poland, Switzerland, and Great Britain. The cast of spies include Richard Sorge, Agnes Smedley, Klaus Fuchs, and Milicent Bagot, the model for Connie Sachs in John le Carre’s George Smiley trilogy. Investigated by the Chinese government, the Japanese secret police, the Nazis, MI5, MI6, and the FBI---Ursula evaded them all. “A Brotherhood Betrayed: The Man Behind the Rise and Fall of Murder, Inc.” by Michael Cannell (Released October 6, 2020) As shown in his book about the Mad Bomber of 1950s New York, Michael Cannell has a talent for compiling and collating New York tabloid journalism. Abe Reles, a top assassin for Murder, Inc., the hired killers for a mob outfit known as the Commission, decided to testify against his criminal colleagues. Reles would have been able to give details for dozens of unsolved murders and reveal a shadow America. The cast of characters include Thomas Dewey, Lepke Buchalter, Albert Anastasia, and Walter Winchell. Holed up in protective custody in a Brooklyn hotel Abe Reles plunged to his death becoming known as the canary who could sing, but could not fly.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER AND HISTORICAL FICTION “White Ivy” by Susie Yang (Released on November 3, 2020) Set in Boston White Ivy follows a young woman, Ivy Lin, and tells the story of how her crush on a privileged former classmate becomes a story of love, lies, and obsession. Filled with surprising twists and a nuanced exploration of class and race, White Ivy is a glimpse into the immigrant experience and shows the reader the dark side of a woman who yearns for success at any cost. This debut novel is being called " a twisty, unputdownable psychological thriller.” “Dark Tides” by Philippa Gregory (To be released on November 24, 2020) This new historical fiction novel, the second novel in the Fairmile series, follows the rise of the Tidelands family in London, Venice, and New England. Unlike Gregory’s usual stories featuring royals, this series focuses on the plights of common women in 1640s England. Set in the poverty and glamour of Restoration London, on the golden streets of Venice, and on the tensely contested frontier of early America, this sequel to Tidelands is a novel of greed and desire for love, for wealth, for a child, and for home.
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Christmas crackers or poppers! What a fun tradition! Did you know they are a British invention? According to Wikipedia, Tom Smith, a candy-maker, created them in 1847, to hold his bon-bons. When his sweets sales began to slump, he came up with the idea of inserting love messages into the candy wrappers, which were twisted at the ends. Does this remind you of anything? (hint: fortune cookies) Later on, to bolster his sales, he devised a way to make them pop. Typically, we decorate individual place settings at the dinner table during holidays, or other special occasions. The outside is wrapped in festive paper, while inside is a paper tube, with a prize, a paper crown and a riddle or joke! Why are they called “poppers?” Because they pop! when you open them. The way it goes, one person pulls the cracker from either end. Custom has it that the person who has the larger piece gets the contents. But the American way, everyone gets their own cracker to open! So what does all this have to do with us? We have them at the Exchange – one design for Thanksgiving and two designs for Christmas! Sure, you can make your own, but why would you when ours are reasonably priced and are so pretty. Don’t miss our “Crazy Courtyard Christmas” this Saturday, 11:00–3:00 (raindate Nov. 28th)! We will have crazy bargains in the courtyard and the Shop will also be open with its usual selection of great finds! Stop by! It should be festive!! Please be sure to park at the Senior Center or in the lot behind Lord & Taylor.
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Thanksgiving 2020
Next week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving --- 2020-style. We may not be gathering with our family and friends as we have in previous years, but we still have much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is traditionally known for celebrating the good things that life has bestowed upon us, and that remains the same this year. The Children’s Librarians have much to be thankful for this year. We are thankful that the Library is open and we are able to interact with our patrons. We are thankful for technology that gave us Zoom! We are also thankful for good health, for food on our table, friends and family in our lives, and paper towels in our cabinets! The Children’s Room has many books on this holiday including: “Around the Table that Granddad Built” by Melanie Heuiser Hill, “Peppa Gives Thanks” adapted by Meredith Russo, “Just A Special Thanksgiving” by Mercer Mayer, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” by Charles M. Schulz, “Super Simple Thanksgiving Activities: Fun & Easy Holiday Projects for Kids” by Megan Borgert-Spaniol and “The First Thanksgiving” by Garnet Jackson. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Virtual Programming Live on Zoom and Recorded
The Children’s Room is offering virtual programming on Zoom as well as recorded programming. Registration online on Eventkeeper is required at www.gardencitypl.org. STORYTIMES FOR AGES 2½–5 YEARS OLD & CAREGIVER December 7 @ 11:30 a.m. DISNEY: TRUE & FALSE TRIVIA (For Grades K & 1 Only) Wednesday, December 2 @ 4:00 p.m.– 4:40 p.m. Registration begins November 24 at 10 a.m.
Recorded Programs
Patrons will have the opportunity to view the premiere program at the time of its debut on the website (www. gardencitypl.org) and will also have multiple viewing opportunities of the program in the Virtual Library for at least 30 days after the initial program.
Please check the website for details. Below is a list of recorded programs with premiere dates: BAKING COACH: All Grades (No registration required) Dec. 1 Cookies and Cream Cupcakes ARTS AND CRAFTS WITH THERESA MARITATO Grades K-8 (No registration required) Dec. 1 Snowman Mason Jars
PLAY HOORAY Ages 2½–5 and Caregiver (No registration required) Oct. 19: Tape 1: Imagine Fun Everyday Nov. 23: Tape 2: Transportation FUN SCIENCE WITH CHRIS BUCHMAN (Grades K–8) (No registration required) Dec. 4: Gingerbread/Bread in a Bag
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Library Hours and Services
The Library is open for contactless EXPRESS Pickup and in-Library browsing seven days a week, Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Please check the Library’s Website at www.gardencitypl.org, or call (516) 742-8405 and speak to a staff member to find out availability of current services and hours. The Children’s Room has summer reading materials available for kindergarten–fifth grade in the Children’s Room. If we do not have the book(s) you need in our Library, we can interloan the book from another library. Contact the Children's Room Librarians by phone, email at https://www.gardencitypl.org/cpntact-the-childrens-librarians/ , or use the form on our website to request books. You can also request materials yourself directly in the online catalog. Many of the summer reading books are also available to download from the Nassau Digital Doorway in the Libby app and on Overdrive.com.
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Enjoy a virtual art lecture GC resident honored for serving community during pandemic 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, shep-
herds, 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. Register online on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl.org using your email address. 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!
Free job-search webinars from Tutor.com A Digital Resource From the Library
Tutor.com, a digital resource from the Garden City Public Library, is offering Library patrons a series of free professional job-search webinars! These special sessions are aimed at helping job seekers get the help they need to achieve success on the job front. Join resume and portfolio-writing expert Rachel Eckman, for “Understanding Cover Letters & Resumes” at the first session on Friday, November 20 at 4:00 p.m. She will cover everything you need to know to craft a game-changing cover letter and resume, including current resume trends, how to avoid common pitfalls in the application process, and much more! Register to save your spot at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1398404378784363277?source=Announcement+Email . Are you new to the online job search or looking to brush up on your skills? Or are you not sure where to start with your interview prep – especially with job-searches moving online? Join Rachel Eckman for the second in Tutor. com‘s free, professional job-search webinar series, “Applying Online
and Succeeding in an Interview,” on Tuesday, December 1 at 4:00 p.m. Topics include self-evaluation, avoiding “job catfishing,” online vs. in-person interviews, and keeping an eye on your digital footprint. Register for this special event at https://register.gotowebinar. com/register/3310475990207927053?source=Announcement+Email . Finding it hard to keep up with the changing job market in 2020? Join Tutor.com’s resume and portfolio-writing expert Rachel Eckman on Friday, December 4, at 4:00 p.m. for a “Job Search Q&A Session,” the third in Tutor.com‘s free, professional jobsearch webinar series. Get answers to your questions about everything from online applications to resume building to the interview process. Come prepared with questions, or just listen in to see what others are curious about – and learn how to set yourself up for success on the job front. Register to save your spot at .https://register.gotowebinar. com/register/6705683234384898317?source=Announcement+Email . For more information on these special webinars, as well as to find other job-search resources, visit The Virtual Library at www.gardencitypl.org and click on Jobs.
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Senator Kevin Thomas presents Susan Quigley with the New York State Senate Commendation Award. Susan Quigley, a resident of Garden City, was recently honored with the New York State Senate Commendation award for using her expertise in financial planning to help neighbors in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Quigley, who is a certified financial planner, partnered with local officials to offer free, virtual ‘COVID-19 Financial
First Aid’ presentations to assist residents and businesses affected by the pandemic. Senator Kevin Thomas presented Ms. Quigley with the award, which recognizes “exceptional individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication and made lasting contributions to the community.”
A virtual tour of Europe’s holiday markets Join Savvy Sightseer Jeanne Schnupp on a virtual visit to four of Europe's best Holiday Markets on Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m. Steeped in tradition tracing their roots back to the Middle Ages, these popular annual December events are all centered on the same theme but each is dramatically different with its own unique cultural flavors. Take a virtual tour of the holiday markets at Valkenburg in the Netherlands, Aachen in Germany, Liege in Belgium and King’s Cross in London, England. Enjoy the historic sights, local
taste treats, and handmade crafts showcased at each of these European markets. All are welcome to enjoy this virtual sightseeing trip which will debut on Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m. on the Library’s Facebook and website www.gardencitypl.org. . This recorded video presentation can be viewed in the Virtual Library after the premiere. No registration is required.This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.
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Win the trip of a lifetime at the Historical Society’s Virtual Holiday Market Have you been under the strain and uncertainty of COVID for too long? Are the holidays and the idea of shopping overwhelming, instead of a joy to look forward to? There perhaps has never been a better time to give the gift of a future trip, or something unique to cherish. The Garden City Historical Society has created the cure for the stress of finding the perfect holiday gift for everyone - an online Holiday Market offering an auction of Trips of A Lifetime and also showcasing arti-
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san, handmade, gorgeous and unique gift ideas you can buy. Every purchase you make helps support the educational and preservation programs of TGCHS. The Virtual Trip Auction and Holiday Market begins Saturday, November 28 at noon. The trips can take a prominent place on your post pandemic bucket list, since they are good for 3 years from purchase! You and your family can take a journey you’ll never forget to Africa, the Amalfi Coast, the Castles of Ireland, Sedona, Jackson Hole and more. Luxury accommodations and white glove experiences. There are ten foreign and domestic destinations to choose from, with luxury accommodations, etc., and are good for three years after you win/gift one. The Holiday Market also includes a carefully curated group of the finest apparel, accessories, stationery, faux and fine jewelry, delectable sweet things, original art. All extraordinary, all ready to be delivered to your door. And every purchase you make helps support TGCHS. The Virtual Holiday Market will end December 20 at 9 p.m. Please follow The Historical Society on Instagram and Facebook to learn more: @gardencityhistoricalsociety The Garden City Historical Society is a 501c3 non-profit. The Society raises funds to help defray the maintenance and operating costs for the Society’s A. T. Stewart-era Museum building (c.1872), as well as to support the Society’s capital campaign to restore the exterior of the Society’s historic building.
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GC East Selects Trustees for Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Village, School Boards
Jacklyn A. Zitelli
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Jacklyn A. Zitelli, an attorney at Farrell Fritz in the real estate practice group, is being honored at a Public Interest /Pro Bono Attorney of the Year at Touro Law Center’s Annual Goods and Services Auction, which took place virtually November 15–18. Throughout her six-and-a-half years at Farrell Fritz, Jacklyn has helped not-for-profit organizations with various real estate-related transactions. In 2019, she devoted nearly 140 hours of her time to pro bono work. Each year, Touro Law Center hosts the Goods and Services Auction to raise money to benefit the Touro Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program, which funds summer stipends for students to work in public interest law firms or non-profit organizations.
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uate of Garden City Schools who now has two young children of his own in the district. Additional proposals for nomination as a Village Trustee and/or School Board Trustee may be made by petition filed with the Corporate Secretary of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (“EPOA”) at least 30 days prior to the January electors’ meeting and signed by no less than 15 resident electors. Any nominating petition so filed shall, in addition, set forth the residence addresses of the signers, the names and addresses of the persons proposed for nomination for Village offices, and the offices for which they are proposed. The Corporate Secretary of the EPOA is Colleen Ciullo, 109 Huntington Road, Garden City. The Resident Electors’ meeting will be held on January 19, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Voting members of the 2020 Independent Garden City East Nominating Committee are: Colleen Ciullo (chair), Erin Debrich, Barbara Garry, Christa Geldert, Tom Mastanduono, Howie Miller, Chris Mullaney, Joe Nadolny, Mike Nagler, Joe Owens, Leo Stimmler, Althea Robinson, and Karl H. Schmidt.
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The independent Garden City East Nominating Committee thanks all candidates who applied for the positions of East Village Trustee and East School Board Trustee. After robust interviews and discussions, the Committee unanimously voted to support the nominations at the January 2021 Resident Electors’ meeting of current East Trustee Mark Hyer to a two-year term on the Village Board of Trustees commencing in April 2021, and current East School Board Trustee Michael Cassaro to a three-year term on the Board of Education commencing in July 2021. Trustee Hyer currently serves on the Board of Police Commissioners, as Public Works liaison, and on the Committee to Fill Vacancies on Boards and Commissions. Mark previously served on the Finance and Audit Committee and as Chair of the Traffic Commission. He is a retired NYPD sergeant and has lived in the village for over twenty years. Trustee Cassaro currently chairs the Board of Education Policy Committee and serves on the Finance Audit Committee. Michael is an education consultant who holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and Leadership in Mathematics Education. He is a grad-
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The Village of Garden City reminds residents that there will be no garbage pickup on Thursday, November 26. The Holiday Week collection schedule will be as follows: Western half of the Village (west of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage - Monday and Friday; Rubbish Wednesday, November 25.
Eastern half of the Village (east of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage - Tuesday and Saturday; Rubbish Wednesday, November 25. Residents scheduled for recycling on Thursday, November 26 are asked to put their recyclables out on Thursday, December 3.
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As we prepare to say goodbye to Lord & Taylor, which has been on Franklin Avenue in Garden City since 1956, here is a photograph taken in the mid1960’s. This is how the building originally looked with the bright red brick that older generations will remember. Lord & Taylor, when finally closed, will leave Garden City without a department store for the first time in 90 years since Best & Co. opened here in 1930. Truly the end of an era and a sign of the times in which we now live. Note Peck & Peck on the left which was another famous store in Garden City. Originally it opened in Garden City further south on Franklin Avenue years before and then moved to this larger location. Ironically, A.T. Stewart, who created Garden City, developed the concept of the department store in the mid-1800’s with A.T. Stewart & Co. It was in Stewart’s N.Y. Times obituary in 1876 that Mr. Lord and Mr. Taylor were quoted as praising Stewart as their inspiration.
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Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open. Our hours will be 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be practicing social distancing, so no exercise or group activities will take place at this time. Anyone visiting the Center will be required to wear a mask during their visit.
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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.
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Former Garden City resident P.J. O’Connor just released his first solo music album on Thursday after working on the project for nearly five years. The album, entitled “Television’s Golden Age,” depicts the soulful side of a tough New York City exterior. O’Connor attended the Garden City school system until 1988 before transferring and graduating from Canterbury School in Connecticut in 1989. He was a founding member of the popular indie rock bands Radio 4 and The Bogmen, which were based out of Brooklyn and Huntington New York. “You could say that I’ve always been into music and that I grew up around music,” said the 50-year-old singer and songwriter, who resides in Manhattan’s West Village. “My mother, Catherine O’Connor, was a huge influence on me, as she was always walking around the house singing a tune.” One of the first singles on the album is a song called “Indecisive Moon,” which is a tribute to New York City in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. O’Connor said the original music video for the song was scrapped after the COVID wave hit in the spring. “The music video ended up being shot in Times Square and Herald Square, and captured the life and essence of the
city during the lockdown period,” said O’Connor. “It was like an absolute ghost town and that really shows through in the video. I am very proud of it.” He said the feeling of isolation and eeriness in the video in what should normally be a bustling city is depicted in the scenes of empty streets and businesses shuttered. Another song, “Stop To Smell The Rose,” was inspired by the death of his mother on Christmas Day in 2017. “She died unexpectedly, and I think her death really pushed me forward to put the pedal to the medal and to finish this album.” Another song on the album, entitled “Wolf Den,” was shot in Washington Square Park and features O’Connor on acoustic guitar and percussion. “Television’s Golden Age” has ten heartfelt songs on the album. Two of the songs were featured on the CBS television shows “Instinct” and “NCIS Los Angeles.” O’Connor’s current backing band, Fine Arab Chargers, consists of band mates Billy Ryan (The Bogmen), and female vocalist Little Embers of Valley Stream. The album was produced by another bandmate of O’Connor’s, Billy Campion, who goes by the name stage name Vic Thrill.
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IN MEMORIAM
Dorothy Marie Ashe
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On November 1, 2020, Dorothy Marie Ashe passed away peacefully at home in Greenwich CT. She was 85 years old. Dorothy was the mother of Richard and Marybeth (Wise). Dorothy's loving husband James Ashe passed away on September 2, 2013. Dorothy is survived by her son Richard, daughter Marybeth, son-in-law Peter, and
grandchildren: Amanda, Peter, Darby, Whitney, and Phoebe. Dorothy was known as Dot to all. Dot's family was blessed to have her live with them for the past 20 years. By example, Dot taught her loved ones the meaning of family, love, and faith. Dot never missed one of her grandchildren's sporting events, school plays, or concerts. She was so proud of her grandchildren. Dot was a second mother and grandmother to many of her children's and grandchildren's friends. Dot volunteered at Greenwich Hospital: she loved the time she spent with her wonderful hospital family. When she was not helping her loved ones, Dot enjoyed playing bridge and gardening. Dot was a beautiful, selfless, supportive, and devoted woman. Her family greatly grieves her loss but takes comfort knowing that Dot is reunited with her husband Jim in internal peace. Dot's love and support will always be with her loved ones. A private funeral mass was held at St. Timothy's in Greenwich, CT on November 6th, 2020. The family thanks and appreciates the immense love and support they received during this difficult time. Memorial donations can be made to Silver Hill Hospital Advancement Office New Canaan, CT 06840.
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Evelyn Iagrossi of Garden City passed away on November 11th after an almost yearlong health battle brought on by the shingles virus. Evelyn was born in Brooklyn on July 5th, 1933 to German immigrants, Edward and Else Siebenkas. She was an only child, raised by her father after losing her own mother at a young age. Despite being an only child raised by a single parent, she forged forward with no roadmap, creating a family of her own and instinctively knowing what it meant to be a devoted mother and wife. Evelyn met her husband-to-be at the Palladium in NYC in 1950. Joseph Iagrossi impressed her with a ride home in his 1949 Buick convertible, black with red interior, that cost a life savings of $1300. He admitted that after offering Evelyn a ride home, he couldn't remember the location of the car in the parking lot and a police officer had to drive him around the lot until he located the car. Evelyn was patiently waiting for that ride home, so she must have seen something special in Joseph, or, she just really wanted to ride in that convertible. They later married and celebrated 59 years together. Evelyn opened her own business at a time in history when opportunities for women were few and far between. She was a single woman, in the 1950/60's with enough business savvy and guts to open her own successful beauty parlor. She eventually gave up her career as a beautician and business owner to raise her three children. Evelyn was an avid bridge player and participated in several community leagues. She was tough to beat! She gained so many deep friendships throughout her years of play and Covid was the only thing stopping a gaggle of lovely ladies from the bridge groups
coming out en masse to celebrate her life. Evelyn also loved to travel. In retirement, she took many trips to see the world, particularly enjoying her excursions to Italy and Portugal. She was a "do-er" with boundless energy and enthusiasm. She appreciated other cultures and immersed herself in the cuisine, the sightseeing, and the local people. Evelyn was also a wonderful cook. Her children said they didn't think it was unusual to have salad, pasta, stuffed artichokes, chicken, and bread for a regular Monday night dinner. Up until Evelyn's illness, she was still making fried flounder every Friday night for dinner as she had done for as long as they can remember. Joseph always dictated the fish market for purchase, the thickness of the filet, and never ever could the fish have a "glassy" sheen. Evelyn was a beautiful woman. Always humble about her beauty, her sky blue eyes such a unique feature to be noticed at first glance. She took pride in a "put together" appearance. Her children never saw her in jeans, or "dungarees" as Mom called them. She always had the necklace to match, or the perfect red holiday sweater. There was no running out the door in sweatpants or without lipstick. Her hair was always "done up", her make-up understated and appropriate. She was a lady, but not a princess. She was strong, but not harsh. She was refined, but approachable. Evelyn was devoted to family. Known as "Nanny" to her six grandchildren, she was thoughtful, kind, loving, and always present for important milestones. Nanny must have realized how much she was loved. The evidence apparent on the back of her kitchen door where she displayed all the homemade cards and artwork sent over the years with adoring sentiments from her grandchildren. A lovely reminder each day that she was always at the forefront of her family's minds. Evelyn was not just a mom, a wife, and Nanny, she was also a good friend. A quiet observer, never chatty, she reserved judgement, offering sound advice, and supporting her family in their journey through life. Thank you for teaching us what it means to be thoughtful, selfless, honorable, loving and strong. Her family love her dearly and will miss her deeply. Evelyn is survived by her husband Joseph, her three children and their spouses: Victoria (Padala), Michael Iagrossi, and Jennifer (Blue) as well as her six cherished grandchildren: Michael, Lauren, Regan, Ava, Juliette, and Courtney.
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BY KATHY MCCORMICK On Tuesday, December 1, at 2 p.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 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All are welcome
IN MEMORIAM Matthew J. Thompson
On October 27, 2020, Matthew J. Thompson, of Point Lookout, New York, formerly of Garden City, passed away. Matthew is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jeanne Thompson. He was predeceased by his parents, Kay and Charles Thompson and his brother, Kevin J. Thompson. Matthew was the beloved brother of Chas Thompson (Holly), Cathy Hicks (Ed), Chris Thompson (Nancy), Kerry Koslo (Mark), and Maura Thompson. Brother-in-law of Debbie Manton (Bill), Paul Basel (Lori), Terri Patton (Dave) and Joe Basel (Christa), and the adored uncle of 22. Matthew was a graduate of Garden City High School Class of 1981. He was an Eagle Scout as a member of Troop 56 in Garden City. After marrying, Matthew moved to Point Lookout, where he was a member of the Point Lookout - Lido Fire Department and served the community as a member of the First Aid and Rescue for thirty years. He rose through the ranks of the Department. He served as Firefighter-EMT, then
Captain of Rescue, and eventually Chief of the Department. Matthew was the president of the Point Lookout Fishing Club and sat on the board of the Point Lookout Civic Association. Matthew began his career with the Town of Hempstead as a lifeguard in 1980 and would rise through the ranks to become the head of Technical Services for the entire Town. Matthew retired in 2018 after a lifelong career with the Town of Hempstead. As shared in Matthew’s eulogy, “When you die and they complete your tombstone, the most important thing on there is not the date you were born, nor is it the date you died, but it is the dash in between those dates on that tombstone and what you did with your life in between those dates. Matthew used his dash to help others in every aspect of his life. He used his dash to make the community he lived in a better place, and he used his dash to give his love to his wife Jeanne and his family completely. You can’t do much better than that.”
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The Election Aftermath BY BOB MORGAN, JR. A second aftermath of the election column. I still do not see a path for President Trump's ballot challenges, barring some miracle revelations of documented systematic rigging from Sydney Powell or Rudy Giuliani. One important problem for the President is that he would have to overturn the results in three different states, a daunting task that seems a long, long way away Even changing the results in one state is hard. Here's a case in point. I personally know two people, both attorneys, who attempted to watch the paper ballot count as Republican observers in Philadelphia but tell me that they were kept away from being able to see anything meaningful. This was unfortunate and seemingly undemocratic; maybe this exclusion was because of legitimate Covid concerns, maybe it was just an officious bureaucratic response or maybe it was on account of more sinister motives, such as to facilitate the counting of unauthorized ballots. The problem for Mr. Trump 's supporters, however, is that the burden of proof is on the party seeking to overturn election results. Absent clear evidence of large scale chicanery, the count will be upheld. As courts have repeatedly recognized, speculation and intuition are no substitute for proof. Accordingly, it seems very likely that President Trump will concede the race, however grudgingly, sooner rather than later, and certainly before the electors meet in mid-December. I'm actually thinking that he may save face by announcing his candidacy for President in 2024. We’ll see if the country is ready for that. But even if there is general consensus that Joseph R. Biden is the President-elect, this will remain a deeply divided country. You can see the division in the tallied election results themselves. Although the voters apparently decided to oust President Trump, there was no Democratic mandate. Republicans gained seats in the House and may well hang on to the Senate. State legislative results trended Republican. A very mixed message.
But it goes far beyond the election results. The most pressing domestic problem, the continuing and now resurgent Covid virus, divides us personally and politically. There should be room for Covid moderates, people who believe that the disease is a serious threat, particularly to people in known risk groups, and take precautions, but also believe it possible for most of life’s activities to go on. Huge number of people, however, diverge from this view, on one side or another. There are those who regard the virus as a hoax, or at worst a minimal threat, and won’t wear a mask at all. Others go to the opposite extreme, desire a nearly risk free world and are comfortable with indefinite lockdowns of almost everything. You also see the division this in the media. While there has always been political bias, more and more major media outlets have become one sided or partisan, mostly to the left. Editorializing is common on the front page, not just the editorial page. News stories unfavorable to an outlet’s ideological favorites are buried or suppressed. You even wonder if one reason media polling results this year were so incorrect was because there was a disinclination to give any momentum to disfavored candidates. On social media, a legitimate desire to disallow hate speech and rampant disinformation has morphed into suppression and editorial notes on postings that simply have the wrong ideological slant. We see the division on the right as well. Conservatives have long clung to likeminded outlets like Fox News and they are starting to find more compatible social media platforms like Parler. Now, following election coverage that many stalwart viewers of Fox News found questionable (for example, seemingly premature election calls), there is a movement to other outlets like Newmax and OANN that present the message in more unvarnished form. Of course, none of this division is fatal or permanent. But it very much remains to be seen if there will be any more unity under President Biden than under President Trump.
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Board of Education to discuss schools reopening plans From page 1 being more proactive. The parents asked about getting more information from local health and state officials. The school board plans to hear a presentation at its December 2nd work session on reopening. “We are going to have a discussion during the work session that is associated with the district’s Reopening Plan ... that is the focus for the meeting as we’re going to take a deeper dive on the data -- understanding data related to our schools, our community and Nassau County.” He added that scrutiny will be paid to any identified increased risks within the schools remaining open. “We think it is valuable that we begin discussion on the Risk/Reward of changes including expanding options for in-person attendance,” Holub said. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sinha said the work session will feature important data provided by both New York State and Nassau County departments, including the Department of Health, and will help schools’ administration, board members, and the community “to think about our next steps.” School Board Vice President Tom Pinou asked for a clarification on part of Sinha’s update, as she noted that in accordance with Gov. Cuomo’s executive orders the district would have to take measures to perform COVID-19 testing on 20% of students and staff if Nassau County were to move to the ‘Yellow Zone’ for COVID-19 test positivity. Pinou said his blood pressure rose dramatically when he heard this as he said it appears to be “a violation of Constitutional liberties.” Dr. Sinha provided details on the change, “In order to remain open, and if our local rate of COVID transmission is above 2.5% then we’d have to have that testing….it was announced in late October and we have been receiving more and more guidance on it. I have
to tell you, as I share it I feel it is overwhelming to see the different requirements. There’s a choice involved if we want to remain open if we are above the 2.5%.” One member of the audience jumped in and said “unless the district stands up and says ‘absolutely not’ to the notion of swab-tests for children and staff at schools. School Board President Holub told Pinou his perspective on the mandates being daunting is correct, and the district has to assess “the financial impacts of what the testing would be and how it gets paid for” plus how that would be administered. All that comes into play “if the decision is to try to remain open if the rate of transmission has Garden City in the Yellow.” Holub stated that it was imperative for the school board to write a letter to area elected officials, such as State Assemblyman Ed Ra and County Legislator Laura Schaefer, associated with the governor’s executive order. “There’s a lot of intricacies to it as Dr. Sinha is mentioning, and it is important that our public realizes that this is not something that the district will have a choice on -- even from the idea of getting parental consent for COVID-19 testing associated with children, as well as coordination with a health facility or a health provider to establish this testing. The Department of Health has established guidelines already about levels Yellow, Orange and Red. Regardless it is a daunting task and something that the district will look into to comply with the governor’s executive orders. Tom -- I echo and understand your comment,” Holub said. Pinou finished the discussion Tuesday by stating, “at some point, I want to question how this an overreaching amount of authoritarian power...this is extending to hurt our children. I am not going to say any more.” The topic will be picked up again at the December 2 work session.
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday Bring Gift of Travel Within Reach BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM There can be nothing more full of hope and promise for the future in this holiday season for a traveler than a gift that speaks to that wanderlust. The holiday spirit is manifesting differently this year, but nonetheless splendorous. And travel companies offer Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals which can make that bucket list that much less costly but still as valuable. There are so many that you should just check the websites of travel companies, tour operators, hospitality companies you are interested in, but here are some examples: &Beyond is offering 20% discount on its series of ‘7 Wonders in 7 Days’ itineraries designed to offer a longer stay in one destination with less travel time for travel dates through Dec. 15, 2021. Each itinerary includes conservation and community experiences as a way to do good while travelling. The discount will apply to a selection of itineraries across Africa and South America on inquiries made on Cyber Monday (Nov. 30) only. https://www. andbeyond.com/cyber-monday/ G Adventures is offering up to 21% off select worldwide tours (like Costa Rica, Iceland, Peru), $1 upfront deposits and 21% off My Own Room (gaadventures.com, 800-280-5214). REI (which I love for clothing and specialized equipment, especially when they offer sales) is also an adventure travel company, and is offering 10 percent off 2021 private departures
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals put travel to such bucket-list destinations as Iceland within reach. This holiday season, travel companies are finding novel ways to bring destinations, cultures and travel experiences to you, from virtual encounters to links to local artisans © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com booked by Nov. 23. For groups of four or more, the cost per person is actually the same as our regular trips. Call for an estimate: 877-326-0470, travel@rei. com. Hurtigruten’s Black Friday sale offers savings up to 50% off pp, and book with discounted deposit of $500 pp. Hurtigruten operates premium expedition cruises on small, purpose-built, hybrid ships designed specifically to sail in remote waters and reduce carbon footprint to Alaska, Antarctica, the Caribbean & Central America, Greenland, Iceland, North America, the Northwest Passage, Norway, South America, and Svalbard (Hurtigruten.com, 888-412-2590)
The White Elephant Resorts portfolio, including Jared Coffin House, The Cottages, The Wauwinet, White Elephant, and the Boat Basin in Nantucket, and newly opened White Elephant Palm Beach in Florida (debuted November 4), will offer 20% off the best available rate on bookings made from Black Friday through Cyber Monday for travel through Dec. 31, 2121. (www.whiteelephantresorts. com/ Booking code: Cyber) Island Outpost properties in Jamaica, Strawberry Hill and The Caves, is offering 30% off bookings (minimum two nights) made from Black Friday through Cyber Monday (for travel January 4-December 19, 2021, with hol-
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iday blackouts). The Meritage Resort & Spa and Vista Collina Resort & Spa will offer 21% off all two-night bookings made from Black Friday through December 1, 2020 for travel through April 30, 2021. The Meritage Collection will also donate $21 per stay to the First Responders Children’s Foundation to support the families of first responders. https://meritagecollection.com/ specials/black-friday-offer Gift the gift of genealogy: start tracing roots for a future trip to discover heritage. Ancestry.com is offering 20% discount on gift memberships (through Nov. 25). Then, trace your family story on genealogy tours, created in collaboration with Ancestry, where each trip includes an AncestryDNA® kit and pre-trip family history review and a genealogist from AncestryProGenealogists® accompanies your tour group to answer questions about your heritage. (https://www. goaheadtours.com/travel-styles/heritage-tours,800-590-1161; check Black Friday deals). Heritage tours are a whole genre. Here’s another: Dromoland Castle, a 16th century castle-turned-hotel set in the countryside of County Clare, Ireland is offering a new genealogy package for families looking to trace their Irish roots. After filling out their family history, the in-house genealogist, Lorna Maloney, will host a private 45-minute Zoom call to give a genealogy review, then prepares the full results along with next steps on familial connections or travel suggesContinued on next page
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday Bring Gift of Travel Within Reach Continued from previous page tions. This can take place over Zoom or, ideally, at the Castle over tea and scones. The genealogy package starts at £220 for the Zoom conference, and nightly rates at the hotel start at $367 per night, double occupancy. (dromoland.ie)
Travel Gifts That Don’t Require Travel Context Travel (contexttravel.com), known for erudite cultural walking tours, is featuring online cooking classes: Italian Cooking with Gina Tringali, Cooking with Clementine Haxby. Other seminars feature music and art. You can give the gift of learning with a Context gift card (https://conversations.contexttravel.com/products/context-conversations-gift-card) The South Africa-based adventure, ecotourism and safari company, &beyond, is offering a slew of travel gifts that don’t require travel, including virtual experiences such as three-hour safaris; private, one-on-one sessions with conservation and marine experts; a virtual, interactive birding masterclass with leading birding specialists; virtual cooking masterclasses; a safari-themed children’s party; virtual session with certified nature and forest meditation therapy guide; yoga sessions; a virtual tango lesson; authentic African handicrafts and luxury accessories; or give a voucher for future travel (www.andbeyond.com/maga-
zine/10-gifts-that-dont-require-travel/, andbeyondsafarishopping.com/)
Travel Gifts that Give Back Many major travel companies that adhere to the principles of sustainability and responsible travel also are deliberate about giving back to communities and conserving heritage and resources. Among them Pure Adventures, Overseas Adventure Travel (Grand Circle Foundation, www.oattravel.com/ oat-difference/grand-circle-foundation), Butterfield & Robinson and The Travel Corporation (ttc.com), which is a family of 40 travel and hospitality companies. TTC’s charitable foundation, TreadRight, is using holiday gift giving to benefit its project partners and sustainable initiatives around the world – artisans and conservation projects hard-hit by the collapse of international travel. TreadRight is bringing these artisans to you: Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti is a TreadRight project partner in Italy which works to preserve the ancient weaving tradition of the Perugia region, while empowering local women through employment. Shop woven goods including runners, bags & clothing (www.brozzetti.com/en/shop/) Clean & Proud, based in Malawi, collects plastic waste and recycles it into practical and beautiful goods. Shop pouches, wallets, totes & other goods made from recycled plastic (https://
cleanandproud-recycling.com/shop/) Proyecto Titi is a TreadRight project partner in Colombia working to protect the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin. Shop totes, ornaments & novelty items (www.proyectotiti.com/en-us/Shop) Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco is a TreadRight project partner in Peru which works to preserve the ancient weaving tradition of the Cusco region, while empowering local women through employment. Shop woven goods including runners, bags & clothing (www.textilescusco.org/shop-categories) Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School is a TreadRight project partner in Canada which empowers Indigenous elders, artisans, and youth by teaching the traditional Canadian Indigenous art. Shop mukluks, moccasins, dreamcatchers, jewelry & more (www.manitobah.ca/collections/storyboots#storyboot-section) Ock Pop Tok Village Weavers is a TreadRight project partner in Laos which supports local artisans and preserves the cultural heritage. Shop woven goods including clothing, bags, jewelry & home goods (www.ockpoptok.com/ shop-online/) Butterfield & Robinson also has a foundation that supports conservation and cultural projects (https://www.butterfield.com/about/we-give-back/) as well as an B&R Artisan Marketplace promotes the small businesses and independent artists that you would otherwise
encounter on trips (https://www.butterfield.com/br-artisan-marketplace/)
Give the Gift That Keeps Giving Travel is a gift that keeps giving, living inside with memories and life-enhancing, life-changing experiences, with developing a global citizen value system, and forging bonds among family and friends. A way to immortalize those memorable travel experiences and family events is to create a photo book (the entire process online). MilkBooks.com, a New Zealand-based company, produces superb quality photo books and albums, offering great value, excellent customer service with online chats or by phone, and timely delivery (you need about 2-3 weeks), and offers discounts for first-timers. Next: More Gift of Travel Ideas _____________________________ © 2020 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/karenrubin & travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar. wordpress.com & moralcompasstravel. info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @ TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook. com/NewsPhotoFeatures
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Vitamin C for Your Muscles BY CHARLYN FARGO Those of us over 30 lose approximately 3% to 8% of our skeletal muscle mass each decade, and more over the age of 60. That’s a bit shocking, isn’t it? That muscle loss can lead to frailty, type 2 diabetes, physical disability and even mortality. But the good news is we can turn that around. Researchers in the U.K. found that a simple task of eating vitamin C-rich foods, such as citrus, berries and vegetables, can turn that muscle loss around. Simply put, vitamin C protects skeletal muscle during aging. The research was reported in the October 2020 issue of The Journal of Nutrition, analyzing data of vitamin C intakes from a seven-day food diary of more than 13,000 men and women (ages 42-82) in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition. Researchers also looked at the vitamin C in their blood. The results showed that those with the highest amounts of vitamin C had the greatest skeletal muscle
mass. And conversely, those with the lowest amounts of vitamin C intake and blood levels had the lowest skeletal muscle mass. The positive association between dietary and plasma vitamin C and muscle mass was found in both men and women. The greatest contributions of different food groups to the daily vitamin C intake were from fruits, vegetables, fruit juices and potatoes, respectively. Fruits consumed included apples, apricots, avocado, bananas, berries, blueberries, citrus, figs/dates, grapes, melon, mixed fruits, peaches, nectarines, pears and plums. Vegetables included herbs, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, green beans, peas and tomatoes. Researchers wrote that to their knowledge, this was “the first study assessing the relation of dietary and circulating vitamin C with the sarcopenic risk factor of loss of skeletal muscle mass in a large UK cohort of both men and women of middle and older age.” The researchers also referenced one study showing that “muscle atrophy
was reversed by reintroduction of vitamin C into the diet.” The bottom line? Fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C are important to include in your daily diet, especially if you’re over 30.
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Q: How can I reduce the amount of sodium in my diet? A: A teaspoon of salt has about 2,300 milligrams of sodium. Health officials recommend between 1,500 and 2,300 milligrams a day of sodium. Most of us get far more than that amount. Fast food, restaurant food, processed foods such as bacon, ham, deli meat and sausage, chips, pickles and even ketchup all contain salt. The best way to lower your sodium is to eat more fresh foods, such as fruits and vegetables, which are naturally low in sodium. And remember: Fresh meat has less sodium than processed meat. Be sure to taste your food before using the salt shaker. Rinsing canned foods, such as beans, vegetables and tuna, before eating can reduce the sodium. You can also buy no salt added
or reduced sodium versions. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM
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It’s all about family and gratitude on Thanksgiving BY CLAIRE LYNCH Thanksgiving this year means fewer get-togethers because of the coronavirus pandemic and fewer people at each gathering but those of us in my family who are getting together will remember what the holiday is all about. It’s being together and being grateful for what we have. Some anecdotes from last year’s get together are sure to come up. My niece, Kylie’s son, Chuck, was five years old at the time and when we all got together at his grandparents’ house (at my brother, Phil, and sister-in-law, Kathy’s house) and saw the 20-lb. turkey roasting in the oven, he was determined to get the wishbone. His parents laughed and told Chuck to wait and enjoy the holiday meal with everyone which he did. He admired the side dishes - the stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce, etc., and he ate well but over dessert Chuck mentioned the wishbone again. He had seen his grandfather carving the meat and placing it on a large platter in the kitchen and ever since then Chuck was chomping at the bit to make his wish. His Grandma Kathy explained that wishbones have to dry out for months before they can be snapped - to see who the winner is - and people often leave the wishbone for a year to dry out. She asked if everyone knew where the wishbone tradition came from. No one who was there that day did so Kathy told us all how the term “wishbone” became popular. According to legend, the custom evolved into breaking the bone into two because there simply weren’t enough wishbones to go around. As a result, groups of two began to wish on the same bone and then snap it in half. The person who got the bigger half was declared the winner and granted their wish.
Many years ago the ancient Romans believed that chicken bones held the power of good fortune. When two people pulled apart a wishbone, the person left with the larger piece got the good luck or a wish granted. In the mid-1800s, around the time President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday, people started talking about wishbones. They gathered around their roast turkeys and gave thanks. What hasn’t changed over the years, Kathy explained, are the rules: Each person grabs an end and gives a yank. If you get the bigger piece, your wish will be granted. As her mom spoke, Kylie came up with a great idea. The microwave oven might solve the problem. Walking into the kitchen, Kylie took the wishbone and wrapped it carefully in a paper towel. Putting it on a plate in the microwave, she zapped it for 14 seconds. When Kylie took it out and checked on it, it seemed dry. She waited a few more minutes and when she was sure that it was dry enough, she said okay, Chuck and his brother, Danny, could have their wishbone competition. A few of us watched as the boys planted their feet on the kitchen floor and with some very determined looks on their faces, they grabbed an end, pulled and snapped the wishbone. Danny won - he had the longer end of the wishbone. As young as the two boys were they’d already heard that they could make a wish before snapping it or basically whoever won would have good luck for months to come. Those of us watching in the kitchen all clapped for the winner and when Phil and I looked at each other, we laughed. We both remembered asking for the wishbone at our grandparents’ apartment in Flatbush, Brooklyn. We spent many holidays at their place and we
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eagerly looked forward to the wishbone each Thanksgiving. My grandmother cooked a roast turkey every few months and whenever she was doing her cleanup she was in the habit of automatically putting the wishbone in a kitchen drawer for the future. When the next holiday came around she was ready. We six Lynch kids always wanted to snap the wishbone. Last holiday Chuck and Danny’s cousin, Mary, told the family about how she had recently cooked a batch of cupcakes in the microwave. Mary’s dad, Paul, showed Mary, who’s eight, how to do it. Just for a change they baked some in the microwave rather than the oven. Together they mixed the cake mix and Mary filled the six cups in the microsafe cupcake tray then placed it in the microwave for 2 ½ minutes. When Paul pulled the cupcakes from the microwave, they both said they smelled great and once they cooled, would be ready to be frosted. Mary took care of that job and added some sprinkles for effect. My sister, Michelle, laughed and said that baking should always have been that easy but added, “Hearing that story and looking at all of these cakes and pies on the dining room table is making me fuller than I was before. We’ve had a
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great celebration not just with the turkey but with the side dishes, too.” On this Thanksgiving I think that it’s fitting to end this story with a holiday prayer of thanks. It’s actually a poem titled, “We Thank Thee” and was written by the Massachusetts philosopher, poet, author and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson in the 1800s. It goes: “For flowers that bloom about our feet, Father, we thank Thee. For tender grass so fresh, so sweet, Father, we thank Thee. For the song of bird and hum of bee, For all things fair we hear or see, Father in heaven, we thank Thee …” Sharing little stories with my relatives reminds me why Thanksgiving Day is so important. In unprecedented times or not, it’s a day when we can enjoy each other’s company and chat about the big and small things in our lives. It’s a chance to get together to reminisce and create new memories. It’s celebrating Thanksgiving with my immediate family and zooming with members of my extended family. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Plan Ahead BY TOM MARGENAU I was just looking at a photo album with highlights of a memorable trip my wife and I took to Europe a few years ago. And in looking at a few of those pictures, something struck me that I can associate with some Social Security-related questions and concerns I get from readers. One set of photos shows us outside the ornate gates of the Palace of Versailles near Paris. We were there at about 8:45 in the morning. The gates opened at 9. And we were the very first people admitted to King Louis XIV’s magnificent royal residence. As we wandered through the splendid rooms, we almost had the entire palace to ourselves. For example, when we were in the Hall of Mirrors, the most famous room in the entire palace (and one of the most opulent rooms in the world), we were all by ourselves! Not another soul was to be seen. As we wandered around, we sometimes wondered if they let us in by mistake on a day when the palace was supposed to be closed. It was downright eerie. But as we finished walking around inside the palace and stepped outside to tour the grounds, we learned the place was definitely not closed. At the entrance, there were what looked like a thousand people in line waiting to get in. On another day in Paris, we were outside the Cathedral of Notre Dame. (This was before the disastrous fire devastated the famous landmark last year.) There were hundreds and hundreds of people in line waiting to get into the church. We definitely did not get into that line. Instead, we wandered around other parts of Paris. But we came back the next morning. We were there at 8 a.m. The doors were open, and we walked right in. And as with our visit to Versailles, we almost had the entire cathedral to ourselves. We wandered around for half an hour before others started to show up. And once again, when we finally got back outside, long lines were already forming. And here is one more story. On another one of our days in Paris, we planned to visit the Louvre art museum. For a variety of reasons, we could not get there early in the morning. And sure enough, there were lines a mile long by the time we got there about 11 a.m.! But I had done lots of research before our trip and had purchased something called “The Paris Passport.” By having this pass, we not only got free entrance into a number of Paris landmarks, but we also were able to bypass the lines. So, we looked around, and we saw another entrance marked “Paris Passport holders.” And there was nobody in line at this entrance. And sure enough, we walked right up and immediately got into the museum and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon there. So, what do my travel adventures have to do with Social Security? Well, I hear from readers all the time about
problems they experience with long wait times when they call the Social Security Administration hotline (800-772-1213). There is no doubt that during this pandemic, when local SSA offices are closed, many more people are trying to reach the agency via the 800 number. So, wait times are bound to be longer. But I think you could minimize your time on hold with the kind of planning I did during our European trip. Don’t call in the middle of the day! Live operators (trained Social Security reps) are available from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. from Monday through Friday -- no matter which time zone you live in. In other words, you can call from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. local time whether you live in Bangor, Maine or Honolulu, Hawaii. So, I suggest getting up bright and early and calling the SSA at 7 in the morning. In some ways, I almost feel foolish having to recommend doing things early, whether it’s getting in line at a tourist attraction or calling a government office, because it just seems so obvious to me. But then, when I think of the thousands of people I saw in lines in Paris in the middle of the day or the millions of Americans trying to call the SSA and waiting on hold in the middle of the day, well, I guess I shouldn’t feel embarrassed pointing out what seems to be so apparent! In addition to that, it’s probably not wise to call on a Monday. Many businesses and most government offices are busier on the first day following a weekend. And here is another tip I just thought of: Social Security checks come out on the second, third and fourth Wednesday of each month. And I’m sure call volumes spike on those days, as many people always have questions about their Social Security payment. So, I’d suggest avoiding those days if you plan to call the SSA. There is another time frame you might want to consider that is the opposite of my “get there early” travel advice. Try calling the SSA very late in the day. For obvious reasons, it would not have been smart of me to show up at places like the Palace of Versailles or the Louvre a half-hour before they close. But the SSA’s 800 number traffic tends to slow down near the end of each working day, so you could get your questions answered or your problems resolved during that last hour or so of the workday. And I included my little travel story about doing research and obtaining the Paris Passport before our trip because of a recent conversation I had with a former colleague who now manages one of the SSA’s big telephone service centers. My friend contacted me following a column I wrote in which I relayed stories that readers had shared with me about problems they had getting through to the 800 number and then in dealing with the representative on the other end of the line once they got through.
She told me that, obviously, sometimes people don’t get the service they should expect. But then she said this: “Tom, you would be shocked how positively unprepared many people are when they call us!!” She shared a couple of stories. “One lady called to file for widows benefits. She was unsure of her husband’s date of birth and death. And she
didn’t even have his Social Security number! Obviously, the call would have gone a lot more smoothly and quickly if she had all the information we needed. Another guy called to file for disability benefits. He was unclear about his work history and couldn’t give us the names of doctors and other medical professionals Continued on next page
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Did you hire the right broker? BY PHILIP A. RAICES First off I want to wish all my readers a very relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday dinner with family and friends. However, if you have decided to get together, please, please wear your masks when not eating and be safe and healthy. It’s quite amazing, but not surprising that sellers, investors, purchasers of residential and commercial properties, and even renters will hire their best friends to represent them when in many instances that just might be the worst decision of their lives to do this. Of course, there are many professionals in our industry that perform extremely well with their best friends and all goes well. I applaud them for doing their most professional job at representing their buyer friends as they should always do with all their clients whether their best friends or not! There are presently approximately 1.4 million Realtors in the U.S. and 40,000 reside within Long Island’s expanded MLS now joined with the Hudson Gateway MLS servicing upstate NY, and we are now known as One Key MLS. However, this is far and few between with so many losing their friends, due to issues, problems, and glitches during the transaction process; and sometimes right from the get-go. My professional opinion this happens due to the lack of consistent day in day out training that is necessary and required to be, as we say, ” on the top of your game.” The lack of pertinent and current knowledge, expertise, professionalism, and ethics is an issue and in so many cases discrimination is the culprit. (just check out November 19, 2019, a 3-year investigation by a Newsday Investigation on the practice of “illegally” steering clients where 68 Long Island brokers and agents got caught. Here is the link to the article. https:// projects.newsday.com/long-island/ real-estate-agents-investigation/ ). The majority of agents are of good substance and character that practice their business with ethical, client-first mindsets and common-sense practices. However, for many common sense
is no longer common and many agents who may mean well by their clients lack sufficient knowledge to do their jobs properly. There is a correlation between the quality of an agent and their incomes, so if you ask what they earned in 2019 and 2020 there just might be a substantial difference due to the Covid-19 pandemic and this is understandable. However, the lack of knowledge and being able to pivot their business in our “new norm” and earn a solid lucrative living has a lot of relevance to professional and ethical behavior. To some maybe it’s to create shortcuts to simplify the process to get their checks asap? But, maybe it’s just that it’s the path of least resistance, a quick and easy buck, possibly a hereditary thing passed down from generation to generation. No doubt and yes, your upbringing has so, so much to do with your behavior and how you approach and handle your business and your day-to-day job too! The path to “real estate gold” is available to those who put in the necessary and required effort, disciplined actions, perseverance, diligence, and the sacrifice of their valuable time! I see and experience this every single day as I go out and perform my business. I am not singling out just Realtors, but it runs the gamut of all industries and businesses and in many situations the lack of continuous mentoring and training within companies. It’s quality before quantity because once you know the best way to approach negotiating, or a task or sudden difficult situation you are much more prepared to handle and solve the issues that arise without calling for assistance or worse getting in trouble and breaking the law causing the repercussions of fines and potential revocation or suspension of licenses. Learning your trade from the beginning and continuing this by practicing and applying what you learn day in and
day out, week in and week out and year in and year out will always benefit those that choose that very lucrative path. (I said this in last week’s column, lol). The real issues and problems arise when so many rush to achieve their C.E. (continuing education) of 22.5 credits every 2 years, and it’s in one ear and out the other; instead of taking a class once every month or every other month, so information will be absorbed properly and then you will have taken advantage of a much more efficient and slower absorption and learning process in understanding and creating a greater internal database of knowledge for future reference. Ask your Broker or salesperson when and how many times pre-Covid had they attended our June Long Island Board of Realtors and our Oct Technology Conferences at the Crest Hollow County Club? (only 800 attended the June 2019 conferences out of 27,000 licensed MLS agents!) Moreover, ask them if they have ever attended our National Association of Realtors and Triple Play Conferences, of course, pre-Covid, in November and December each year? Again, my professional opinion and years of experience have made me come to the conclusion that the lack of sufficient adequate and advanced training causes 99% of the problems, catastrophes, and failed transactions that could be avoided if proper knowledge was attained. If proper negotiations, dialogue, conversations, and transparency occur between all the parties there would be more successful sales. Hiring your friends can be a potentially slippery slope and because for most the sale or purchase of a home is the largest and most wealth-creating transaction that consumers are involved in within their lifetimes, so why would you want to jeopardize this most crucial financial event? So, you should ask yourself, do I want to lose a friend and the potential loss of a property that I will fall in love
with or keep my friend and hire a professional with the superior knowledge and expertise to successfully guide me through the complicated and many times the arduous process to a successful and happy ending? Obviously, the choice is always yours!
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Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 38 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s tumultuous Covid-19 pandemic market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home. You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell @ (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial properties.
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Plan Ahead Continued from previous page who had treated him.” And these were just two of many stories she shared with me. And in many ways, I can relate to her tales of unpre-
paredness. I get emails everyday with inadequate information. For example, today’s inbox had this email: “Can I get any of my husband’s Social Security?” That’s it. No other information. There is so much more I would need to know from
her before I could answer her question. So, as I did before our trip to Paris, do some research, and be prepared before contacting Social Security. Think through your situation; gather all the facts; and have everything in front of you
Calling all College students!
before you pick up the phone and call the SSA (or send an email to a columnist). If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2020 CREATORS.COM
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Troop 1322 Stars of HOPE On Wednesday, November 4, Garden City Cadette Girl Scout Troop 1322 participated in Stars of HOPE. Stars of HOPE is the world’s largest and fastest-growing healing arts program. It began in New York in 2007 through the NY Says Thank You Foundation, as a way to incorporate disaster relief, mental health and therapeutic art to help communities in need. Stars of HOPE’s mission is to create, empower and heal... people are encouraged to make a difference by using their creativity to give hope, show compassion and promote healing through the power of art and messages of healing. Troop 1322 watched an introductory video about Stars of HOPE and
discussed the power of kindness and hope. Each Scout then painted and decorated a Star of HOPE that will be sent to a person/community in need to help with their healing process. For more information or to participate in Stars of HOPE, visit www.starsofhopeusa.org. Troop 1322 meets virtually twice a month. Although it is different from years past, the Troop continues to participate in engaging activities, assisting in building courage, confidence and character. The Stars of HOPE activity helped to highlight the importance of compassion, hope and kindness and the positive role Girl Scouts can play.
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Robbie Donno, Gift of Life founder, with all-grown-up Grace Agwaru from Uganda, first recipient of cardiac surgery at age 5, pictured with her dad Sylvester.
Rotary’s Gift of Life Founder will Speak on “Crusade of the Heart”
One of the many services provided by the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club over the years has been participation in Rotary International’s Gift of Life Program. A “Crusade of the Heart,” Gift of Life provides hope to children with heart disease and their families as lives are transformed for children with heart disease through cardiac surgery. What began with one cardiac surgery at St. Francis Hospital in Flower Hill to save a 5-year old Ugandan girl 45 years ago, has morphed into more than 35,000 children from 80 countries and 5 continents who have received life-saving surgery due largely to the efforts of one
man – Robbie Donno! Next Monday, November 23, at 12:15 p.m. on Zoom, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will be privileged to welcome back Robbie Donno of the Manhasset Club who founded the Gift of Life program 45 years ago. Robbie will bring us up to date on how the COVID virus pandemic has affected the program and how Gift of Life strives to continue to bring hope to children and their families around the world. “Now, more than ever, we need to come together to ensure we continue our life saving work,” Robbie stresses. Three years ago, Mineola-Garden City Rotary had partnered with the Syosset Rotary Club to sponsor a fouryear-old boy from Kosovo whose cardi-
Robbie Donno, Gift of Life founder, with two young life-saving cardiac surgery recipients. ac surgery changed his life. Several members of our club had attended a celebration at St. Frances Hospital to meet our little boy and is mom along with some of the children from various countries who, through the sponsorship of district Rotary clubs, had been brought to St. Frances for cardiac surgery. It was heartwarming to see our little guy and the other children all happily jumping around and interacting with one another like normal children.
The surgeons and nurses reported that before the surgery, most of them had been lethargic and generally unresponsive. Should you wish to be included on the Zoom presentation featuring Gift of Life’s founder Robbie Donno next Monday, November 23 at 12:15, to receive the Zoom link, please call Diane Marmann, Club president, at 516-7428340 or diane.marmann@gmail.com.
Virtual comedy show will benefit Adelphi’s breast cancer program BY GARY SIMEONE It will be an evening of laughs and guffaws on December 4 as an online comedy fundraiser will be held to benefit Adelphi University’s Breast Cancer program. The virtual live Zoom event was put together by the Comedy Cures Foundation. “We know that laughter heals and are hoping this night of comedy will help us during these very difficult times,” said Reyna Machado, executive director of Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. “We are very thankful to the comics who are donating their time to us.” The event was coordinated by the University and Comedy Cures Foundation a nonprofit organization based out of New Jersey. Saranne Rothberg, founder and CEO
of Comedy Cures, said it is the mission of the organization to support charities around the world through digital outreach and live events. “When we found out that the New York State Department of Health had taken back part of their funding for the breast cancer program as a result of COVID, we felt compelled to make up the gap,” said Rothberg, a Stage 4 breast cancer survivor. “We know that donations are hard to come by and that they were put in a tough spot, so we wanted to help.” The foundation was able to contact three recognizable comedians with Long Island roots and get them on board. The comedians include Rothberg herself, who will serve as the event MC, Joey Kola of the “Rachel Ray Show,” Sherry Davey of Nickelodeon TV and Rick Younger, who performed
in Broadway musicals “Rent” and “Smokey Joe’s Cafe.” Rothberg said the whole event was set in motion last year after she was scheduled to speak as a keynote speaker at Adelphi. “Last winter I was set to speak at Adelphi on behalf of my foundation when the event was cancelled due to weather. Now this happened with the pandemic and the whole lack of funding and its almost like a pay-it-forward type of thing.” Kola, who was born and raised on Long Island, said that he hopes his humor will benefit the University’s breast cancer support program. “I get up everyday loving that I can make people laugh. My friend and cancer survivor Saranne Rothberg shared with me decades ago the research that laughing is good for mind body and
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spirit,” said Kola. “So if I can combine my ability as a comic and help ComedyCures.org to raise money to support the Adelphi Breast Hotline and many of their patient programs, then it is a win-win for humanity.” Davey, a Long Island resident, said she was looking forward to performing at the live event and joked “in this COVID economy, the gift of laughter is only thing I can afford to give back at this time.” The comedy event will be held live via Google Zoom on Friday, December 4 from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. The cost for the event is $35, and people can purchase tickets on the program’s website breast-cancer.adelphi. edu. Raffle tickets are available and the winners will be announced live at the event.
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If you placed a GC Sportswear order during the Fall sale period, please stop by St. Paul’s on Saturday, Nov. 21, between 9 a.m.–12 p.m. to pick up your order. There will also be a limited quantity of cash-andcarry items available for purchase same-day. Please stop by and check it out!
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This year, Garden City is celebrating two Spirit Weeks – with our first celebration wrapping up today! Throughout the week, students across the district showed their school spirit with wacky outfits, GC colors and more. 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.
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PARP’s 2020 kick-off event, a virtual read aloud with GC’s own Tara McCarton, took place on Thursday, November 12, and it was a success! Over 140 Garden City families logged on to hear McCarton’s “The Wish,” and to ask both Tara and GC illustrator Allison Lagueux about the book, its characters and pictures. To purchase a copy of “The Wish,” or to
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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.
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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.
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Garden City Public Library’s HVAC system (a project estimated at $1.159 million). The Library is a village-owned facility though its operations and planning is overseen by the Library Board of Trustees. Financial constraints along with economic impacts of the pandemic led the Board of Trustees to discuss deferrals. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi said this involves examination of both Garden City’s Operational and Capital Budget, with the operational budget noting where village revenues and expenses are at this point. Village Treasurer Irene Woo, DPW Superintendent DiFrancisco and Administrator Suozzi have had discussions about the capital projects and “resource constraints” discussed internally. “Capital projects by-and-large are bigger purchases that span many years of useful lives. Although we are subject to the fluctuations of the pandemic going on right now, nonetheless there is merit to revisiting these approved items with the Board now,” Suozzi noted. The Board voted to leave in a capital project to replace water mains, estimated to cost $1.99 million, and this includes a major part of the water system being half of the Meadow Street water main in the village’s east. DiFrancisco noted that a water main spanning Clinton Road needs to be increased in size, and also some valves on Stewart Avenue and near Clinton Road need to be addressed. Administrator Suozzi said two water mains were included in the village’s budget the last two fiscal years -- for Pine Street and Meadow Street. “The original planning was for half of Pine and Meadow water mains one year, and the other halves the next year, but we switched that to do all of Pine Street and then all of Meadow Street,” he explained. Suozzi noted that each water main is about a mile long.
Suozzi said a $385,000 capital project for a lift at the village’s Mechanic Shop plus the roof at the Public Works’ garage, a capital project budgeted for $198,000, at first were not considered essential to complete by late spring 2021, and planned to defer to 2021-’22. Trustee Daughney noted that the Mechanic Shop Lift replaced in the prior fiscal year “dangerously failed” and that was why another allocation was made for this fiscal year. Daughney said regardless of when, if in one month or in another nine months (with the 2021-’22 fiscal year) Garden City is going to incur this expense again, regardless of time frame. “We need to make the determination on what is really important, but the Mechanic Shop Lift is one to continue with. And I do not want to head into next summer and we have done nothing to address the Library HVAC which is decades old,” he said. The cost of a third-party construction manager was built-in to the estimated costs of the Village Hall HVAC system work, resulting in a higher price. But Suozzi noted the village oversight by Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco on items such as the two key municipal facilities’ HVAC units which “are aged but still running right now.” DiFrancisco said both were evaluated and were found to be in poor condition. “Parts for Village Hall’s HVAC are 65 years old and parts for the Library HVAC are 45 years old. We did plan the work with third-party oversight in the budget (separate allocations) in anticipation of the fact that we could not handle various issues internally, so we budgeted for the third party services. But those projects could move forward,” DiFrancisco said. Road repairs at a cost of $1.157 million were ultimately decided as “must-have” projects the current budget year, after discussion. Suozzi noted that since his first fiscal year working in Garden City
(2014-2015) the village has made a commitment to residents and businesses to keep municipal roads in great shape. Trustee Brian Daughney said the village had already slashed the budget for road repairs slated for the year, during the budget process, by cutting back the total number of roads to address. Also among capital project items discussed were the budgeted $870,000 for improvements to sewer lines as well as $235,000 for improvements to ‘sewer buildings’ -- which house computer monitoring systems including a server. DiFrancisco noted that in summer 2020, those buildings were an issue because it became too hot inside and the servers would shut down or overheat. “ The project involves adding A/C into those small buildings to maintain the computer systems that were installed. There are other parts for the capital projects to perform some repairs to the structural parts of those buildings/ facilities -- one building is in dire need of repair though it is not going to fall down. It’s a sewer building so nobody works in the building but it does need to be maintained,” DiFrancisco noted. He says the village already had estimates for this A/C installation work at those facilities. Trustee Daughney said he’s inclined to feel nervous about “deferring stuff that the village knows must be done.” “Defer one year, then the next year and the next year. When I started on the Village Board as a trustee (about a dozen years ago) there were so many items in the village that the Board then never even knew had just been continually deferred -- not just for years, but for decades! I am worried that this would lead to a slippery slope because it is easy to not do the work and for the village not to spend. Then at some point the village would be playing catch-up at a higher cost all the time,” Daughney said. Trustee Minuto understood the concerns raised but said this year of the
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COVID-19 pandemic and potential losses to village revenues that are anticipated in the budget, plus considerable expenses led to some “second-guessing” the spending on capital projects. Minuto said the next fiscal year is only eight months away and there will be a clearer financial picture then. Deputy Mayor Bolebruch, who is in line to be the next mayor of Garden City under the Community Agreement, added his thoughts on the deferral of projects and village fiscal management: “When we passed this budget back in April 2020 -- the first time in my seven years as a trustee that I’ve voted against the budget -- at that time, I felt we were unaware of the financial environment that we in Garden City and nationally would be facing. In my opinion, bonding the amount of money for many capital projects just did not make sense. The bottom line is, once we are bonding and going above $7 million per year, now we are increasing principal plus interest payments on the debt. If we continue, in five years our principal plus interest instead of being 6% of the village budget would be at between 11% and 12%. The budgeting plans need to mean making smart choices...I do not know how many businesses will fare as we go through this winter and in the COVID-19 environment we are unfortunately in,” he commented. Donnelly Mechanical Corp. of Queens Village had come in to inspect the HVAC at Village Hall over five years ago, and Bolebruch relayed that they were amazed at that time with the amount of maintenance that needed to be done for the HVAC. “Because none of it had ever been done. During the meeting, we heard about cleaning up the radiators that in 65 years (Village Hall dates to 1951) we had never done it. When they actually did that, it actually helped the system,” Bolebruch commented.
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HOLA of GC kids support Operation Christmas Project On Friday, November 6, HOLA of Garden City kids got together to participate on a very special project, The Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Project. HOLA has a long-standing tradition supporting this beautiful cause. Shoeboxes filled with goodies and basic
items are sent, all over the world, to children in orphanages, poor rural areas and where a smile is most needed for the holidays. HOLA kids had a lot of fun putting the boxes together and creating beautiful Christmas cards that for sure will bring a beautiful smile to a
child in need. Founded in 2004 by a group of Hispanic descent women, HOLA of Garden City, Inc. is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to unite Hispanic families within Garden City in order to preserve their heritage and the richness
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of their Hispanic culture and Spanish language. For further information on how to help fund HOLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GCHS scholarship or on how to become a HOLA member, contact holagardencity@ yahoo.com or send a message to HOLA of Garden City Facebook page.
Mayor@gardencityny.net From page 24 a permit. Permits may be obtained in person at the first floor Business Office in Village Hall by presenting a valid registration for their vehicle along with the required fee. Requirements for using the Village Yard: 1. All vehicles must be registered to a Garden City address. 2. All vehicles must have a permit. 3. All permits must be on front left bumper. 4. No commercial use. 5. No household garbage will be accepted. 6. No construction debris. Hazardous materials including oil, gasoline, chemicals, paints and any other highly flammable or volatile liquids are not accepted at the Transfer Station. For information on disposal of these items call the Town of Hempstead (S.T.O.P. Program) at 378-4210.
Western Nassau Transmission Project
The Western Nassau Transmission Project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of a proposed new 138 kilovolt underground transmission line primarily within the public roadway rights-of-way for a total distance of approximately seven miles between the East Garden City substation (located in Uniondale) and the Valley Stream substation (located in Lynbrook). The project is expected to reinforce LIPA’s electric transmission system in the southwest Nassau area and ensure continued reliable service. The underground transmission line will be located wholly within the Town of Hempstead and will traverse the Villages of Garden City, Malverne and Lynbrook, and will be constructed primarily underground. The project is on schedule for a December 2020 completion. The twoweek construction schedule in Garden City entails: Project-wide: Throughout this week, crews are pulling and splicing fiber optic cables along the new transmission route. The
work is planned for daytime hours. Single lane closures are expected during this activity. The work is planned for daytime hours. Traffic management signs are strategically placed to alert motorists.
Virtual 2020 Turkey Trot
The Garden City Turkey Trot has been cancelled this year. Instead, the event is going virtual for 2020. Anyone interested in making a donation to charity can run the same distance whenever and wherever they want any time between November 21-29, 2020. There will be no road closures, no set course and no specific date or time to run. Online registration is now open for this year’s virtual run. Once registered, participants will be mailed a Turkey Trot race bib with their name on it and a “Garden City Turkey Trot” neck gaiter. For more information, visit www.gcturkey.com.
Remembrance honors Garden City’s veterans
The William Bradford Turner Post #265 sponsors the Veterans Day ceremony at the Village Memorial Plaza. Each year, the Post honors all who have served or are serving in the military. Post Commander Frank Tauches began the ceremony at 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when the guns of war stopped and silence encompassed the earth and a great joy swept over the land. He said, “our honored dead shall not have died in vain”. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and the final accomplishment of the “Greatest
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Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule
Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage pickup or recycling collection on Thursday, November 26, 2020. The holiday week collection schedule will be as follows: Garbage Collection: Western half: Monday and Friday Eastern half: Tuesday and Saturday Rubbish Collection: Entire Village: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Recycling Collection: Thursday collection rescheduled to Thursday, December 3, 2020
Auxillary member Maureen Fraser, Girls State participants Farrah Fraser, Paige Matarazzo, Caroline Egan, Mackenzie Bostrom (2014) and Auxillary member Betty Erdos
THE OFFICE CAT From page 22 and registration), revoked registration, unsafe turn, improper plates, and uninsured operation. Suspended license As a result of a traffic stop investigation on Cathedral Avenue and 4th Street, a 35-year-old motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration, as well as improper plates and uninsured
Generation” of Americans who survived the Great Depression, executed the economic recovery through the New Deal, and won victory in Europe and the Pacific. Commander Tauches said, “I feel that the students of today may be the greatest generation of this century because of all the sacrifices they are making in light of the current pandemic and their selfless efforts for veterans of all wars and others in need”. Commander Tauches thanked everyone for attending and thanked the veterans for their service.
operation. Multiple charges As a result of an investigation on Ring Road, a 32-year-old motorist was arrested for possession of a forged outof-state registration, suspended license due to a prior DWI, eight additional license suspensions, improper plates, unregistered vehicle, and uninsured operation.
A small crowd attended the event.
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ment of St Paul’s without a clue of the cost. Among them are Mayor Trouve, plus Trustees Minuto and Daughny. Minuto has openly stated he will resign the Board if St. Paul’s is demolished. He is clearly the loudest voice on the Board for saving St Paul’s. I am not a lawyer, but, if someone is seriously threatening to commit a bad action -- then they can be a suspect to actually doing it. Not allowing a referendum raises suspicions of intent. Another fact: According to Mayor Trouve, the Board is, behind the scenes, attempting to raise, privately, tens of millions of dollars--as a downpayment for the grossly expensive development for which they haven’t the faintest idea of the cost. I call this strategy by the BOT: Ready-Fire-Aim!! Perhaps they would like to develop the site as a combination of Madison Square Garden and Tilles Center. Bottom Line This Board, as now constituted, seems strongly, not unanimously, intent on developing St. Paul’s. Without approval, in advance by the residents, including disclosure of the cost in higher taxes, more bonded debt (and potential loss of our AAA debt rating), We could see an upset citizenry causing an uproar that could bring unnecessary adverse attention to our peaceful Village and its inept Board of Trustees. A lawsuit against the Village is also, in my view, a good bet -- if Trustees do not listen to the people. I am not ruling out a
positive vote to preserve -- assuming the financial plans are credible and are estimated by several,, independant, expert engineering firms -- not to include the Walter Beal Organization. Without voter approval, the outcome, ultimately, could be: loss of jobs for some on the Board, a successful referendum vote to demolish, or some sharply scaled back spending on what to do with the demolished relic. (See my Letter, in the Nov. 6th GCNews, advocating a peaceful park at the site.)
Hemlock School honors veterans at virtual assembly
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Thanks for assistance To the Editor: My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the village employees who helped us this week with a storm emergency. On Sunday evening, a very strong gust of wind felled the village tree at the foot of our driveway, and our two cars were crushed. Thankfully, no one was hurt. The Garden City police responded promptly that evening to ensure there were no immediate safety issues, and village employees arrived the next morning to begin removing the tree. Although it was very large, it was cut up and carted away within a few hours. Everyone we interacted with was professional and empathetic. We are truly appreciative. Thank you! Cynthia Ullrich
Hemlock School honored veterans at a virtual assembly Garden City’s Hemlock School held a special tribute in honor of Veterans Day. A virtual assembly on Nov. 9 brought the building’s students and staff members together to broaden their understanding of the day’s significance and acknowledge local veterans. Principal Audrey Bellovin welcomed attendees to a Zoom gathering, which students and teachers viewed from their classrooms. She discussed the meaning of Veterans Day as a way to thank and honor those who have served our country and reviewed the five branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and
Coast Guard. Many veterans who are relatives of Hemlock students were then featured in short video clips. They discussed their experiences and shared stories that helped teach their young audience members about Veterans Day. Special thanks to Mildred Moulton Cox, Leo Cunningham, Connor Dwyer, Steve Leggett, Jim Michalak, Jim Mueller, Victor Rogers, Louis Schneider and Ron Stankiewicz and their families for taking the time to make this event possible. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools
FABGC announces platform based on strengthening village government From page 2 “their turn”. • Excellent directors in each POA should have the ability to move up to the BOT, rather than having the same BOT members occupy those seats for decades. • Assets of the Village should not be liquidated for short term financial purposes. No more selling of parkland or other green space. (Franklin Mews) • A recognition that organizations and charities of this Village exist to benefit future generations and should be encouraged. Each has been instrumental in making Garden City what it was. To continue to destroy them is to permanently diminish what we all love about our Village. • The BOT should never adopt a “money is cheap” attitude nor is it a fiscal axiom that FABGC supports. The BOT should never saddle current or future generations with massive debt. • FABGC recognizes that any BOT will not be an expert in all areas. FABGC advocates a return to the practice of using the expertise of the residents through the use of BOT formed
committees, to address single issues, as opposed to hiring high priced consultants. Those consultants don’t always have the Village’s best interests at heart. • No multi-hundred thousand dollar contracts should be awarded absent a RFP or multiple bids. No bid contracts are a recipe for disaster and create the appearance of, or actual conflicts of interests. • A return to treating the Residents of the Village with respect by the Board of Trustee Members. Residents will be encouraged to participate to regain the trust of their government. • The fate of St. Paul’s should be driven by the Residents, NOT by the Board of Trustees. FABGC hopes that each property owners’ association will adopt this platform which is critical to the future of our village government and the Community Agreement. While FABGC will be presenting candidates committed to this platform, it is our hope that the property owners’ associations will acknowledge the critical need for increased transparency and join in adopting this platform.
As the property owners associations begin their interviews of potential candidates, FABGC asks that this platform be discussed with all possible candidates for the Board of Trustees. The nomination of any candidate who was a party to the many 8-0 votes with the current Board of Trustees, an indication as the GC News has pointed out, not of a coincidence, but a skirting of the Open Meeting Laws, is inconsistent with the call for increased transparency. FABGC will also be expounding on each of its planks in the coming weeks in the GC News, social media, and direct
flyers. To learn more or to get involved with FABGC, please email info.fabgc@gmail. com or contact our outreach contacts and your neighbors: 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, Bruce Chester and Steve Ripp.
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The GC Tradition 2026 team The Tradition 2026 team earned an automatic berth to the 2021 U.S. Lacrosse National Championship in Frederica, Delaware in July. U.S. Lacrosse allocates tourney invites to clubs based on performance at select qualification tournaments. The 2026 team was unde-
feated in five tourneys this summer and fall off Long Island. They beat club teams from all over the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The team consists of twenty one girls from Garden City and is coached by Garden City alumni and residents.
German Honor Society sends caring cards Matthew Mohen of Garden City High School’s Class of 2021 has committed to play baseball for American International College Garden City High School’s Matthew Mohen has committed to play baseball for the American International College Yellowjackets next year. Mohen is a senior and is expected to help lead the Trojans on a run towards the Nassau County Championship this spring. While his junior year varsity baseball season was canceled because of the pandemic, during sophomore year, Mohen was 7-0 with 1 save, with a 1.21 ERA, and led the Trojans with 44 strikeouts, having never lost any school decision. He pitched a complete game no-hitter
Garden City High School’s German Honor Society members created cards for the residents at the Plattduetsche retirement home in Franklin Square. The cards, of course, were written in the target language. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools
in a college showcase last fall, and previously threw no-hitters for Garden City in middle school and in the Little League Williamsport tournament. He is also the 2020 New York State Winner of the Billy Michal Leadership Award from the World War II Museum in New Orleans, and also was a member of last year's Trojan team that won the Nassau County Football Championship. In previous years, two Garden City High School alumni have been drafted from the NE10 Conference.
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GCAA Softball players express solidarity with Port Washington On November 1, GCAA Softball hosted a brief but meaningful ceremony with Port Washington Softball, declaring its solidarity with the Port Washington players and program. Last month, the Port Washington recreational facilities were targeted by vandals in a troubling “hate crime,” the details of which were shared across both local and national headlines. At noon between scheduled morning and afternoon games, GCAA players of all ages, along with Port Washington softball players, lined up for the national anthem and a moment of silence. Garden City players then each shared a symbolic, matching ‘solidarity’ wrist-band with each Port Washington player. When Garden City reopened youth sports in July, it was this same Port
Washington program that joined us for opening day. For this reason, the Port Washington Teams had a special meaning to Garden City players and coaches. In fact, Garden City played its friendly rivals so frequently since reopening, that the Port Washington field facilities (the same damaged by vandals) have affectionately become known as “Garden City Community Park North.” One parent humorously quipped that they’d been there so often that they’ve secured a Port Washington PO Box so they could pick up their daily house mail. GCAA has run baseball in Garden City since 1955 and softball shortly thereafter (anybody with information on the origin of the softball program please email gardencity.ny. softball@gmail.com
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Top (left to right): Sarah Ullrich, Phoebe Cooke, Eloise Pizzi, Finlay Newell, Lizzy Hagopian, Elle Maher, Ava Considine, Morgan Mathers Bottom (left to right): Reese Smith, Audrey Ellis, Maggie Calvin, Victoria Raicich, Erica Egor, Ania Galanek, Abbie Hogan Missing: Emmy Read The GC Fifth Grade Field Hockey team safely competed in the LIFHA program this fall despite COVID and the smaller field of competitors. The team had another successful season beating
Harborfields A & B teams, as well as winning both games against their Carle Place rivals. The girls worked hard and had a great season.
Garden City Sluggers 12U Tryouts The Garden City Sluggers 12U Travel Team will be holding a tryout for the 2021 baseball season. Eligible players are born on or after May 1, 2008 and can be a resident of any town, not just Garden City. There will be no cost to tryout. The tryout will take place on Sunday November 28, at the Storm Academy in West Hempstead from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30pm. The cost for playing the season will be approximately $900 which will cover all costs for all activities from December 2021 through October 2021. Those activities include: • Participation in a winter work-
out program • League play totaling approximately 25 to 35 games throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons • Participation in one local tournament. Depending upon the interest of team members and their families, managers may also schedule additional games or sign up for additional tournaments for separate charges. All players that need uniforms will pay approximately $125.00 additional. If you are interested in trying out, please contact jmoody8328@aol.com to reserve a spot for the tryout.
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