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NYU Langone to contribute to village sewer upgrade
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BY RIKKI MASSAND In November the Village Board approved an agreement between healthcare system NYU-Langone Health, which continues to expand its footprint in the community, and the village anticipates increased usage of its sewer and water systems. NYU-Langone Health will be providing a contribution to Garden City of $850,000 “toward the costs to be incurred from the Sewer Upgrade Project due to their acquisition and use of 1111 Franklin Avenue ($800,000) and 1200 Franklin Avenue ($50,000).” Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni explained that the agreement was prepared by Village Attorney Gary Fishberg prior to appearing on the Board’s November 16 meeting agenda. Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano asked about the financial contribution and if that would be a substantial portion of the anticipated total for the Sewer Upgrade Project. He wondered if this would be similar to a 50% split between the village and NYU-
Santa dropped by the Welcoming Club’s brunch last weekend to hear the requests of all good children. See page 34.
GC schools administrators report on student academic achievement BY KASSARA MCELROY Garden City Public School District administrators joined the Board of Education for its yearly update on academic achievement, and Garden City students once again met the high standards they’re known for. There are currently three
diploma types students can earn when they graduate: local (requires 22 credits), Regents (requires passing scores on four Regents exams), and advanced Regents (requires passing scores on eight Regents exams). The graduation rate for the advanced Regents diploma in Garden City is 88%, compared
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Rec. Comm reviews future capital projects BY RIKKI MASSAND
to 68% for the rest of Nassau County and 42% for all of New York State. For the Regents diploma, the graduation rate in Garden City is 11% compared to 26% for the rest of Nassau County and 45% for all of New York State. The local degree graduation rate is earned by
While the Village Board of Trustees moves forward on looking at uses for the St. Paul’s main building, the village is also considering capital projects for other parts of the St. Paul’s complex. Projects to improve the Field House and Cluett Hall were presented to the Board of Commissioners of Recreational & Cultural Affairs (the village’s Rec. Commission) at its meeting on Tuesday, December 5. As village department heads have started on the 2024-25 budgeting process, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake shared the initial outline of a five-year capital plan for his
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Chamber head speaks at WPOA PAGE 20 POAs to host meeting on casino PAGE 3