The Garden City High School Trojans beat MacArthur’s Generals 46-7 under Friday night lights. So far this season the Trojans have averaged 43 points per game while their opponents have averaged 7 points per game. The Trojans play Mepham on Warren King Field on Saturday at 1 pm.
Photo by Ed Rotondo
BY RIKKI MASSAND
For the first time, the local nonprofit Garden City Bird Sanctuary (GCBS) is hosting its popular Haunted Hikes in the woods immediately west of Tanners Pond Road over the four weekends leading up to Halloween. The organization’s largest fundraiser of
the year runs every Friday and Saturday night through October 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with tickets just $10 per person.
Now in its 18th year, the Haunted Hikes have grown steadily in size and popularity. The Sanctuary is fully decorated for Halloween,
complete with photo backdrops featuring monsters, coffins, and a skeleton DJ. Guests can choose between a “Scary” and “Not-So-Scary” route, making the event ideal for families and groups.
In 2024, more than 2,000 people attended the hikes
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Environmental Board reviews data, residents rally for relief
BY RIKKI MASSAND
Garden City’s Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) tackled a topic that’s been rattling windows and nerves alike—airplane noise from John F. Kennedy International Airport. The September meeting featured a detailed presentation by former Village Trustee and longtime EAB member Laurence Quinn, who also serves as Garden City’s liaison to the Town of Hempstead’s TVASNAC (Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee).
Quinn, a resident of Garden City’s western section, outlined the effects of flight paths over the village, focusing on JFK’s Runway 22L—where traffic has surged far beyond original projections. He also shared updates on the committee’s ongoing communication with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Residents mobilize with petition
A Change.org petition launched by resident Marie Murphy, titled “Garden City Residents Fighting Back Against JFK Airplane Noise,” has quickly gained traction. As of October 8, the petition had 619 verified signatures—well beyond its initial goal of 500.
The petition urges the FAA, Port Authority, and elected officials at every level to “take immediate, concrete action to mitigate
excessive airplane noise from JFK International Airport.” It cites the toll on residents’ sleep, mental health, and overall quality of life, noting that during July 2025 alone, roughly 13,000 flights passed over Garden City on Runway 22L. Letters generated from the petition are being sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, Congressmembers Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi, and several state and county officials.
Numbers tell a noisy story
Quinn reported that Runway 22L—initially projected to handle just 28% of arrivals—is now used between 36% and 39% of the time, a “significant increase” that directly impacts Garden City, Stewart Manor, New Hyde Park, Floral Park, Franklin Square, and Elmont.
“We get an actual listing of flights overhead month-by-month; there is an increased number of planes coming over Garden City and it’s significantly more – over 2.5 times more – during July. In the last three July’s 13,000 planes have flown over us in just that month, whereas traditionally in January and February each year it hits just 5,000 per month. JFK’s total airport operations have increased by about 15% during the summer period but those flights are coming over the runway that affects us. Regarding Runway 22L,
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Now that it’s October, the Halloween decorations are going up and children throughout the community are planning their special costumes. To a child, Halloween is one of the best days of the year, where they can dress in fantasy clothes and people give them free candy. What’s not to like?
However, for children in homes where parents have a difficult time paying the rent and buying food, unfortunately Halloween costumes are low on the list of priorities, so they must make do with whatever they can find.
You can help bring a little joy to those children. In support of the MineolaGarden City Rotary Club October service project, the Long Island Volunteer
Center’s Youth Advisory Board is promoting a Halloween Costume Drive that will benefit New Ground, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness. New and gently-used children and teen costumes can be dropped off two locations during regular business hours to The Garden City News office, 821 Franklin Avenue, Suite 208; or to the Garden City Long Island Volunteer Center, 38 Old Country Road, Suite 203.
This week a reader dropped off in our office a huge donation of five large shopping bags full of costumes. Unfortunately we didn’t get your name, but we would very much like to thank you if you would send us an email to editor@gcnews.com
We are writing to express our strong support for installing additional turf fields at Saint Paul’s. Our community has thousands of children actively participating in soccer, lacrosse, and football, and the current field space simply cannot keep up with the demand.
A well-maintained turf field would benefit the entire community. Our fields are used nonstop by local teams and organizations, yet when we host visiting schools or travel to other districts, it’s clear that many communities already have modern, high-quality facilities. In contrast, it’s disappointing when visitors come to Saint Paul’s and see fields that are often closed due to overuse or heavy rain.
These closures lead to frequent cancellations of games and practices, reducing valuable opportunities for our children to train, stay active, and develop teamwork and social skills. Youth sports not only build athletic ability— they help keep kids off devices, promote healthy habits, and foster friendships that extend beyond the field.
Adding another turf field at Saint Paul’s would allow for safe, year-round play in all weather conditions. Garden City has one of the top youth sports programs in the region, and our athletes deserve fields that reflect that level of excellence.
Thank you for considering this important investment in our community’s children and future.
To the Editor:
I have been following with great interest the debate around the proposed turf field and the related infill / chill fill issue. After watching a replay of the last BOT meeting, I wish to commend the members of the EAB who have made their concerns public and corrected what they believed was a misrepresentation of their views and
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conclusions by Mayor Finneran. I specifically want to thank Mr. Kurt Ehrig for his insightful comments at the Board meeting. Mr. Ehrig’s shared with us his background, and it is clear that his education, training and experience in environmental science make him a most valuable resource for our village. We are fortunate to have such a qualified person with such extensive knowledge willing to serve on the environmental advisory board. Thank you, Mr. Ehrig, for your candid comments, which I found compelling. I did not hear much of a reaction from the board, and we can only hope that they embrace your concerns seriously and heed your valuable expert advice before moving forward with any decisions.
Joanne Lema
To the Editor:
I want to share my support for the installation of a turf field at St Paul’s. With the amount of sports that this town participates in, it’s actually crazy that we don’t have multiple turf fields. We also need somewhere that late games or practices have and therefore need lights. All other competitive towns have turf fields. We are behind the times and it’s embarrassing.
Sacha Lupo Behind the curve
To the Editor:
I am writing in support of the turf field project. I am a Garden City resident for almost twenty years and have two kids in the school system. They are both involved in sports and numerous other aspects of the community, along with my wife and me. We believe the kids and community would benefit greatly from this project. We travel all over Long Island playing sports, and every other town has numerous turf fields to play on. We seem to be behind the curve despite the many benefits the
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On October 1, at joint meeting of William Bradford Turner Post 265 and Auxiliary Unit 265, Garden City High School juniors impressively presented the benefits of their Empire State Leadership Program experience this past July. Grateful for having been awarded the opportunity, they expressed their appreciation for gaining an understanding of establishing a community, engaging in the governance of a sovereign entity and numerous challenges that emerge in the legislative process. Girls Staters Jisha Samuel and Cecilia Santos both attested to becoming more aware of diverse community perspectives through the eyes of other students across New York State, and they expressed the value of their engagement in public speaking throughout their participation in the program. Throughout the course of the simulated experience, Cecelia Santos’ talents brought her to be elected County Sheriff, Party Leader and Co-Chairperson of her party’s platform. Not in attendance
were Boys Staters Everett Lehnert and Zachary Olson.
Auxiliary Empire Girls and Legion Boys State Leadership Programs are highly regarded in many sectors of education, business and service organizations. Interested candidates are interviewed and selected in cooperation with perspective candidates’ high schools of attendance. Veterans of Post 265 and members of Auxiliary Unit 265, who are dedicated to the education of young adults with regard to patriotism and American governing principles, facilitate the program with monetary support of citizens in the community and other Legion affiliates who share the same dedication. Post 265 and Unit 265 offer thanks this year to the administration, faculty and staff of GCHS. Donations for the program, Legion scholarships and Auxiliary educational incentives may be made to: American Legion Post or American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265, PO Box 8, Garden City, NY 11530
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The Cathedral of the Incarnation will be hosting a Harry Potter themed banquet on October 26.
This Halloween, the Cathedral of the Incarnation invites the young and the young at heart to step into a magical world as we launch our Wizards and Wonders series with a Harry Potter–themed banquet on Sunday, October 26, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Guests will enjoy an evening of enchantment, complete with a festive feast, daring quests, and opportunities to rediscover the power of friendship, courage, and light in the midst of darkness. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be transported to a world of wizardry and wonder—so don your robes, grab your wands, and prepare for a night of spellbinding fun!
Costumes are encouraged, and space is limited.
RSVP by October 19 to secure your place at this magical event.
Interested in what’s going in Garden City and in our business district? Bruce Torino (GC Village Trustee) and John Wilton (President of the GC Chamber of Commerce) and will address these topics, respectively, at the Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) meeting on Tuesday, October 14. The meeting will start at 7:30 at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane.
In addition, you will hear reports from the BOE, the Environmental Advisory Board and other Village groups. Residents will have the opportunity to raise issues that are of concern to them.
Follow the CPOA on Instagram Instagram@gardencitycpoa and Facebook Garden City Central Property Owners Association The CPOA website is gccpoa.org
Halloween is just around the corner, and this year, the Property Owners Associations (POAs) are excited to announce the inaugural Halloween House Decorating Contest! This spook-tacular event is open to all residents of GC, inviting everyone to showcase their creative flair and transform their homes into haunted havens.
The contest is open to all residents of GC, providing an opportunity for families, friends, and neighbors to come together and celebrate the Halloween spirit. To join the fun, participants must send an email to GCPOAEvents@gmail. com by October 16. You will receive the details after you register.
All GC residents are invited to drive around town, see all the houses, and vote for their favorites. Voting is between October 17 and 28. An interactive map will be shared through POA
social media for all residents to vote. Winners will be announced on October 30.
The POA Halloween House Decorating Contest is a fantastic opportunity for GC residents to showcase their creativity, celebrate the season, and connect with our community.
Whether you are an experienced decorator or a first-time participant, this contest is about having fun and embracing the Halloween spirit. Please- no professional decorators allowed.
Do not miss out on this chance to be part of this fun GC tradition. Register by October 16 and get ready to turn your home into a Halloween masterpiece. Happy decorating and may the best house win!
For more information and to register, send a note to GCPOAevents@ gmail.com.
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Congratulations to The Sullivan Group for being named to the Barron’s “Top 250 Private
Management Teams” 2024 list, published on May 10, 2024. Rankings based on data as of December 31, 2023.
MORE THAN PRESCRIPTIONS—WE’RE
Historical Society Trustees Suzanne Weis and Diane Geyer with Michelle Lukasik, assistant manager, J.McLaughlin Garden City
An evening of sips and shopping on Wednesday, October 15, from 4–7 p.m. at J. McLaughlin, 179 7th Street, Garden City, will raise funds for The Garden City Historical Society’s education programs. 10% of every purchase will be donated to TGCHS. Enter to win an autumn basket, created by Historical Society Trustee and A.T. Stewart Exchange Manager Diane Geyer, with a luscious silk scarf donated by J.McLaughlin, all valued at $250.
This is your chance to start the new season in stylish luxury by shopping a curated selection of both traditional and trendy clothing and accessories. You’ll
be seduced by super soft capes, to layer over the best-selling Dina cashmere sweater, Arlette turtleneck and Watson pants in a palette of rich colors and timeless neutrals. You’ll find many jackets to choose from for both weekdays and weekends. A selection of chic leopard prints prove it’s not a trend but a tradition! There’s also a men's collection with tailored jackets, novelty pants and cashmere sweaters.
Mark your calendars to come to J.McLaughlin in Garden City on October 15, from 4–7 p.m., for a marvelous shopping experience that will benefit The Garden City Historical Society!
There will be normal weekly sanitation collections during the week of October 13 (Columbus Day).
Scan this QR code to sign up for the Halloween Banquet.
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88 11th Street
Date: 09/30/2025
Sold price: $5,000,000
6 bedrooms, 8 full baths, 2 half bath
Architectural Style: Tudor
Property Size: .7 acre
Annual taxes: $71,813
MLS number: 862217
The Seller’s Team: Scott Wallace, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty
The Buyer’s Team: Laura Carroll, Compass Greater NY
Welcome to Trafalgar House – A Storied Estate in Garden City
Step into the legacy of bestselling author Nelson DeMille at Trafalgar House, a grand Tudor-style residence nestled in the coveted “The Hill” Section of Garden City. Built in 2003 and spanning nearly 10,000 sq. ft of living space and sitting on just shy of 3/4 of an acre, this stately home offers over 5 plus bedrooms, 8 full and 2 half baths, and blends classic elegance with modern sophistication. The grand foyer greets you with a stunning bridal staircase, adorned with rich mahogany paneling and radiant-heated fossil limestone floor. A convenient powder room and two spacious closets enhance the functionality of this exquisite space. To your left is the expansive formal living room with a gas fireplace, a mahogany-beamed ceiling and to your right a banquet size dining room. The great-room, a sanctuary of warmth, boasts a double-sided wood-burning fireplace and a built-in mahogany wet bar, ideal for cozy evenings and entertaining. Accessible from the foyer, the Chef’s Kitchen embodies elegance and functionality, perfect for both culinary enthusiasts and entertaining guests. At the heart of this space is a Wolf 6-burner stove with griddle, and a spacious island with honed marble inviting gatherings and providing both beauty and practicality. There is also a Wolf wall oven, microwave and warming drawer as well as a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. Access to the expansive bluestone patio and outdoor kitchen is through French doors in the breakfast area. The grand dining room with trompe l’oeil fireplace and oversized leaded glass windows is seamlessly connected to the Kitchen through the Butler’s Pantry, which is equipped with a sleek sink and a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator. Rounding out the first floor is a side foyer and mudroom with access to the attached radiant heated garage, an impressive office or first floor bedroom with beautiful built-in shelving, a charming full bath with shower, and a laundry room featuring a practical laundry chute.
Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite features cathedral ceilings, a private terrace, two walk-in closets, a spa-like Roman bath and primary sitting room with gas fireplace. Four ensuite guest rooms and a cozy sitting area round out the second level. The third floor offers a sun-filled playroom, craft room, gym with copper skylights, multiple cedar closets, and a full bath.
The finished lower level boasts a custom English-style mahogany pub bar, home theater, library nook, gift wrapping room and bonus ensuite room. Outdoors, enjoy lush gardens, a bluestone patio, outdoor kitchen and bar, a charming gazebo, and a detached two-car garage with loft.
Modern upgrades include a whole house filtration system, backup generator, indoor sprinkler systems and wholehome audio and security system. Trafalgar House is where history meets luxury—ready to welcome its next chapter.
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By John L. Gomes, MD
John L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained an independent private practice, providing personalized obstetrical and gynecological services.
He employs the technical advances of conventional medicine with an integrative approach to navigate women through difficult pregnancies into the menopausal years. He treats a wide variety of OB/GYN conditions and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.
All tests are conveniently done on the premises, and a dedicated, compassionate staff is on call 24/7.
He is committed to excellence in patient communication, education and support, as many patients come with anxiety associated with past experiences and future concerns.
Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University.
He is both Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Women’s Health Care of Garden City is located at 1000 Franklin Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City.
Frau Basiles’ twelfth grade and tenth grade students have been writing pen pal letters to students at a school in Unna, Germany. This experience has enabled the students to develop their communicative competence in German and learn more about the German culture by corresponding with peers their own age. The students are very excited to learn more about their new German friends, and many hope to establish long lasting relationships.
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BLACK DIAMOND SPONSOR: $20,000
Ten (10) tickets included with special recognition at the podium. Acknowledgment in the Garden City News and recognition within the digital event program.
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Eight (8) tickets included with special recognition at the podium. Acknowledgment in the Garden City News and recognition within the digital event program.
PLATINUM SPONSOR: $5,000
Four (4) tickets are included with acknowledgment in the Garden City News and recognition within the digital event program.
GOLD SPONSOR: $3,000
Two (2) tickets are included with acknowledgment in the Garden City News and recognition within the digital event program.
SILVER SPONSOR: $2,000
Tickets are required to attend the event. Acknowledgment in the Garden City News and recognition within the digital event program.
BRONZE SPONSOR: $1,000
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Checks can be mailed to: Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation C/O Joseph Farkas
1050 Franklin Avenue, 4th Fl Garden City, NY 11530
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Nestled mid-block on a serene, tree-lined street, this updated split-level home blends comfort and style. A sun-filled living room flows into a spacious dining area, perfect for daily living and entertaining. The modern kitchen boasts quartz countertops, light cabinetry, and stainless appliances. Upstairs features a luxurious primary suite with walk-in closet and radiant-heated bathroom, plus two additional bedrooms and a beautiful, renovated hall bath. The lower level offers a cozy family room with fireplace, garage access, and side yard entry. The spacious basement provides recreation space and an abundant amount of storage. Enjoy the oversized backyard with mature plantings and a new paver patio.
Get ready for a bunch of Halloween magic and community spirit! The Girl Scouts of Garden City and Cathedral of the Incarnation are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Trunk or Treat and Costume Drive, set to create unforgettable memories on Saturday, October 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! Tickets are $5 at the door. Each person to donate a costume will enjoy free entry!
Building on the overwhelming success and enthusiastic participation of last year's inaugural event, we're excited to reveal a new venue for this year's festivities: the beautiful and expansive grounds of the Cathedral of the Incarnation. This picturesque location will provide a perfectly themed backdrop for an even more memorable Halloween celebration.
Trunk or Treat: An Invitation to Community Creativity!
The Trunk or Treat offers a fun alternative to traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. Children dressed in costumes can journey from car to car, collecting treats from glow-in-the-dark decorated trunks in a festive and controlled environment. The event includes a DJ dance party, face-painting, food trucks and more, all in one easy location.
This year, community organizations and local businesses are invited to participate as trunk hosts! This is a wonderful opportunity to:
• Showcase Your Organization/Business: Gain visibility and connect directly with hundreds of local families.
• Engage with the Community: Demonstrate your commitment to our town’s spirit and family-friendly events.
• Spread Joy: Be a direct part of creating a magical Halloween experience for our children.
Let your imagination run wild –transform your vehicle trunk into anything from a spooky haunted cave, a whimsical fairy garden, a superhero headquarters, or a display that highlights your business or organization in a fun, Halloween-themed way! Prizes will be awarded for the most original, scari-
or Treat will take place on Saturday, October 18.
est, and overall best-decorated trunks, offering a chance for some friendly community competition!
All interested community organizations and local businesses are encouraged to register their trunks early! To secure your spot, please email Bridgette Mastaglio at bmastaglio@northwell. edu or text 917-399-4734 by Wednesday, October 15. Spaces are limited, and high demand is anticipated following last year’s success!
Costume Drive: Make a Child’s Halloween Wish Come True!
Let’s work together to make sure no child misses out on the magic of Halloween! Our Costume Drive returns this year with the goal of ensuring every child can experience the joy of dressing up for Halloween. Acquiring new costumes can be a challenge for some families, and this initiative helps bridge that gap, spreading happiness and inclusiv-
ity. This year’s drive will benefit the Bethany House, Family and Children’s Association, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
How you can contribute:
• Donate Gently Worn or New Costumes: If your children have outgrown their Halloween attire, or you have any costumes in very good, clean condition, please consider donating them. We are seeking costumes of all sizes, from babies to teens, for every aspiring character – from princesses and superheroes to friendly monsters and animals!
• To sign up for a specific costume to donate, visit our sign up genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4DA5AC2AA4FC1-59153268-2ndannual This sign up has a list of costumes specifically requested by the children at Bethany House and the Family and Children’s
Association. Help make their wish come true!
• Drop-off: Bring your costumes(s) to the Trunk or Treat event on 10/18. - AND the $5 event fee will be waived for each person who donates a costume.
Your Help Makes a Difference! Volunteer Opportunities Available
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals to help with various roles, including event setup, guiding attendees, assisting with costume collection, staffing tables and post-event cleanup. If you’re looking for a rewarding way to contribute to our town and spread some Halloween cheer, we'd love to have you on our team!
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Bridgette Mastaglio at bmastaglio@northwell.edu or via text at 917-399-4734.
Email scam scare
On October 1, a resident reported receiving a scam email using a fake police logo that claimed a criminal warrant had been issued for her arrest. The message advised her to contact a third party to avoid being taken into custody, but it was later determined to be a scam.
Truck violations cited
A Clinton Road truck operator was charged on October 1 with driving a vehicle that had defective tires and brakes, police say.
Multiple traffic charges
On October 1, a Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, unsafe speed, and operating an uninsured vehicle.
Kitchen calls
Firefighters and police responded on October 1 to two fire alarms caused by burnt food, three alarm malfunctions, and one report of a faulty oven.
Suspended license
A Clinton Road driver was charged on October 1 with operating a vehicle with both a suspended license and registration, as well as uninsured operation.
Shoplifting arrest
On October 2, offi cers responded to CVS for a report of a woman fleeing the store after allegedly stealing multiple items. The suspect was located on Franklin Avenue at 4th Street and arrested for petit larceny.
Package swiped
A package was reported stolen from the front porch of a Meadow Street resi dence on October 2.
Aggressive driver stopped Police charged a Clinton Road motorist on October 2 with multiple aggressive driving violations and uninsured operation.
Smoke and sizzle
Garden City Police and Firefighters handled three separate alarms on October 2, each caused by burnt food.
Unsafe speed
On October 2, a Stewart Avenue driver was charged with unsafe speed and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration.
Registration suspended A Cherry Valley Avenue motorist was charged on October 2 with driving a vehicle that had a suspended registration.
Parking lot damage Police took a report on October 2 for a vehicle that was damaged while parked in a private Franklin Avenue lot.
Contempt arrest
Garden City Police arrested a 37-year-old woman on October 3 for allegedly violating a court order to stay away from another person. She was charged with criminal contempt.
Hit-and-run arrest
On October 3, Garden City Police arrested an 18-year-old woman for allegedly leaving the scene after crashing into and damaging fencing and a sign on New Hyde Park Road.
Alarms aplenty
Garden City Police and Firefighters responded October 3 to one alarm set off by burnt food, two triggered by construction work, and one activated in error.
Mysterious vehicle damage
A vehicle parked on Heath Place was reportedly damaged by unknown means on October 3.
Multiple vehicle infractions
On October 4, two Clinton Road motorists were charged with driving vehicles that had improper license plates, were unregistered, and were uninsured.
Hairspray alarm
Garden City Police and Firefighters responded October 4 to a fire alarm triggered by hair spray and another caused by burnt food.
Suspended registration
A Nassau Boulevard motorist was charged October 4 with driving an uninsured vehicle and operating with a suspended registration.
Carbon monoxide call
Police and firefighters responded on October 4 to a home for a CO alarm, which was deemed to be a system malfunction.
Speeding uninsured driver
On October 4, a Clinton Road motorist was charged with excessive speed and driving an uninsured vehicle.
Dog bite incident
Garden City Police responded October 5 to South Avenue after a dog bit another dog and its owner.
Gas odor checked
On October 5, Garden City Police assisted firefighters who investigated a reported gas odor at a residence and determined the area was safe.
Suspended registration stop
A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged October 5 with driving an uninsured vehicle, unsafe lane use, and a suspended registration.
Alarms in error
Police and firefighters responded October 5 to one alarm caused by burnt food and another activated accidentally.
Red-light violation
A Tanners Pond Road motorist was charged October 5 with running a red light and driving in violation of license restrictions.
Vehicle rummaged
On October 5, unknown person(s) entered and went through a vehicle parked on Heath Place.
Dog bite and escape
A woman walking her dog on Grove Street was bitten by another dog on October 6, causing a leg injury. The female walking that dog, along with two others, fled the scene. Medics transported the victim to a hospital.
Overweight truck
On October 6, a Clinton Road truck operator was charged with driving an overweight vehicle, police say.
Suspended registration
A 9th Street motorist was charged October 6 with unlicensed operation and a suspended registration.
SUV hit-and-run
A dark-colored SUV fled after colliding with another vehicle on South Avenue on October 6.
Another suspended registration
Police charged a Cherry Valley Avenue motorist October 6 with driving on a suspended registration.
School zone speeder
On October 6, a Rockaway Avenue driver was charged with unlicensed operation and speeding in a school zone.
Revoked license arrest
Garden City Police arrested a
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This past Tuesday AAA – Northeast held its Community Traffic Safety Awards luncheon at the GC Hotel. During the ceremony the GC Police Department was awarded AAA’s Platinum Award. It is the highest honor given by AAA and it recognizes municipalities for their outstanding and innovative efforts to improve traffic safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Although it’s not our PD’s first Platinum Award, it is quite an accomplishment as AAA continually sets a high bar to be so designated. One other note…Officer James Gunnels received an individual honor for his outstanding commercial vehicle enforcement activities across the Village. Congrats to Commissioner Jackson, Officer Gunnels and the entire GCPD.
Late this week the Village filed an action in Nassau County Supreme Court challenging the Town of Hempstead’s (“TOH”) rezoning of the Nassau Coliseum site. Our papers allege that the TOH blindly relied on the Nassau County Legislature’s environmental review for LV Sands’ casino project and that the rezoning is based on that flawed environmental review. The rezoning, if unchecked, facilitates the establishment of a gaming entity and/or other large-scale development at the Nassau Coliseum site and the adjacent Marriott Hotel parcel.
Our action also alleges that Nassau County’s Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”), a key component of the County’s plan to have the LV Sands casino project pass legal muster, failed to take the requisite “hard look” at the potential impacts of either Sands’ proposed project or the rezoning, in violation of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). Further, we believe TOH improperly relied on said EIS, which was focused on Sands’ proposed project and did not adequately analyze the rezoning as an independent action. We will keep you updated on developments.
Finally, with the anticipation and excitement surrounding the Ryder Cup squarely in the rearview mirror…a huge thank you to our restaurants, coffee shops, eateries and all of our businesses on 7th Street and Franklin Avenue for your terrific effort and outstanding offerings. It was a smash for the Village and Chamber…thanks to one and all.
Thank you to our Police Department
Garden City Police issued more
than 500 tickets during September’s back-toschool enforcement initiative. In partnership with Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grants, the initiative is designed to enhance the safety of students during their daily commutes. Officers monitored traffic conditions around schools, bus stop locations, and along routes frequently used by student walkers. This concentrated effort aimed to reduce the risk of accidents and ensure that students could safely travel to and from school. Residents should ALWAYS be aware and remain vigilant in ensuring very safe roadways and passageways for our children at all times. During this initiative Officers issued tickets for the following violations:
145 Tickets: Excessive Speed in a School Zone
101: Excessive/Unsafe Speed
61: Passing Stop Signs/Red Traffic Lights
22: Unsafe Lane Usage/Failure to Yield
44: Driving with a Suspended/ Revoked License
95: Driving with a Suspended/ Revoked Registration
59: Unlicensed Operation
42: Disregarding Traffic Signs/ Controls
07: Distracted Driving (Cell Phone/ Electronic Device)
01: Reckless Driving
12: Violation of License Conditions and Restrictions
07: Seatbelt/Occupant Protection violations
It’s a fact that most lawns and gardens require significantly reduced irrigation after mid-September. Oftentimes systems are turned off later in the fall than necessary. The Water Department suggests the following accommodation during the fall: turn the system off or reduce the zone run times. Additionally, if you employ irrigation professionals, as you may know, have them clear/drain the system before shutting down for the colder months. Not surprisingly, total water use is three times higher in the summer than during non-ir-
rigation months. While watering, our Water Department encourages strict compliance with the Village’s schedule for lawn watering. For years now, irrigation is permitted on alternate odd and even-numbered days as mandated by Nassau County. Residents are reminded that watering hours are from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. We also strongly encourage residents to install smart irrigation controllers. These clock-based irrigation controllers set a schedule that turns your system on as the weather gets warmer and/or dryer. Likewise, the system will not run when it rains or is cooler. Smart irrigation controllers connect to the nearest weather station via the internet. You can also control the these systems on your smartphone. WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers provide a smart way to reduce irrigation that occurs when plants don’t need it. There are two
types of controllers that can earn the WaterSense label: weather-based irrigation controllers can help reduce water waste by adjusting your irrigation schedule based on local weather and landscape conditions. Soil moisture-based irrigation controllers, also known as soil moisture sensors, water plants based on their needs by measuring the amount of moisture in the soil and tailoring the irrigation schedule accordingly. Conserving water is a year round necessity.
To recycle your cardboard please bring it to the Village Yard and place it in the recycling bay marked “Corrugated Cardboard.” Corrugated cardboard has several applications and is used in mailing packages. It’s made of fluted or arched paper in the center, with two flat outer layers. Other boxes, such as boxes used for cereal, cookies, shoes and other household items, should be thrown out with rubbish.
Columbus Day is Monday, October 13, 2025. Residents are reminded that there will be a normal weekly collection schedule.
14-year-old Sabatino “Sab” Leffe is back with his annual Halloween lawn exhibition, a community-driven event to raise awareness and funds for the TKO Strong Foundation, which supports research for Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID) – a rare genetic disorder that affects his young cousin, Thomas Kevin Onorato.
Halloween is getting spooky again on Transverse Road—but this time, it's for a powerful cause!
Following the overwhelming success of last year's debut charity event, 14-year-old Sabatino “Sab” Leffe is back with his annual Halloween lawn exhibition, a community-driven event to raise awareness and funds for the TKO Strong Foundation, which supports research for Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID) – a rare genetic disorder that affects his young cousin, Thomas Kevin Onorato.
What started as a fun humble holiday hobby has now grown into a neighborhood event that draws families from all over. Sab, a freshman at Chaminade High School, has been building Halloween displays on his front lawn on Transverse Road just east of Wetherill Road for years using his own money. Over time, it has grown into an impressive haunted experience featuring animatronic monsters, spooky sound effects, a haunted bedroom, the now-famous 7-foot Frankenstein and the new arrival – the 7-foot witch!
But this isn't just about frights— it's also about fighting for a cause close to Sab's heart. Sab is once again dedicating the display to support the TKO Strong Foundation. Last year’s debut fundraiser drew dozens of visitors and raised hundreds of dollars for the TKO Strong Foundation. This year Sab hopes to make a bigger impact.
"I love Halloween, and I love build-
ing things," said Sab. "But what makes this really special is that it helps my cousin Thomas and other kids like him who are living with this disease."
Thomas Kevin Onorato, now a 6th grader, was diagnosed with MVID shortly after birth. The disease prevents his body from absorbing nutrients normally, meaning he must be “fed” intravenously for 12 hours a day through a process called Total Prenatal Nutrition (TPN).
In response to the challenges of this rare and often misunderstood illness, Thomas' parents, Tom and Melissa Onorato, created the TKO Strong Foundation—the only national nonprofit dedicated to supporting MVID families and advancing medical research in partnership with Boston Children's Hospital.
Visitors are encouraged to stop by Sab's lawn display during Halloween week and make a donation on-site or online. All proceeds will go directly to the TKO Strong Foundation.
In addition to the lawn display, the Foundation is hosting its annual TKO Strong Fall Fundraiser on Sunday, October 26th from 2—6 p.m. at Plattdeutsche Park in Franklin Square. The event will feature carnival games, bounce house, photo booth, face painting, raffles, food, live music, and more! Adults $20 donation, children under 12 free.
For more information or to donate, visit www.tkostrongfoundation.org Be
BY MELISSA JAEGER, ON BEHALF OF THE TGCHS MUSEUM COMMITTEE
Please join us for a Special Preview Reception for the “Fashion Through the Ages,” Exhibit Friday, October 17th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum located at 109 Eleventh Street in Garden City.
The Society will have a featured Speaker – Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman. After a successful career in real estate and working at Sotheby’s, she followed her passion for textiles and became an Independent Textile Scholar, specializing in ecclesiastical vestments. Marianna has been a tremendous asset to the Historical Society in evaluating our garments. We are pleased to say that Suzanne Weis of Compass Real Estate in Garden City will be sponsoring
our event. Suzanne is also on the Historical Society Board of Trustees.
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online through Eventbrite and at the A.T. Stewart Exchange within the lower level of the Museum. Tickets also will be available for purchase at the door the evening of the event. You can even call the Shop at 746-8900 to purchase your tickets over the phone. As you peruse the exhibit, enjoy light refreshments.
As a further enticement, you will be able to tour the newly refurbished Lane bedroom (so-named because of our generous sponsor) on the second floor. And we will be selling beautiful keepsake ornaments and sachets which were made from recycling/ reusing bits and pieces of antique and vintage material and lace trim. This is a chance to own a beautiful piece of history, hand-crafted by the ladies
of the Historical Society Museum Committee.
All the garments have been graciously donated to the Society through the years. Since this is the 100th Anniversary of The Great Gatsby, the focus of this, our third such exhibit, will be clothing from 1910s-1960s. Why, you may ask? What’s the connection? Long Island, and specifically its Gold Coast, was the inspiration for The Great Gatsby. The fictional towns of West and East Egg were inspired by the mansions and wealthy communities of the North Shore, a region known as the Gold Coast, which extended from Great Neck to Northport. With roughly 1,200 mansions, almost half were set on 50 acres or more. Fitzgerald’s book was inspired by a youthful romance he had with a wealthy socialite, and the lavish parties he attended on the
North Shore. Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda moved to Great Neck in 1922 and the book was published in 1925. Gatsby’s mansion was inspired by Oheka Castle and Beacon Towers, while Old Westbury Gardens and other estates provided the backdrop for the novel’s lavish setting.
You will recall that Alexander Turney Stewart, founder of Garden City, made his fortune in “dry goods” (aka textiles and clothing). Stewart opened this country’s first department store – aptly named the A.T. Stewart Department Store – in 1846 at 280 Broadway in New York City and then in 1862 moved to its larger location on Broadway and 10th Street.
Can’t make the “Sneak Preview?” Don’t worry, as the Exhibit will be open to the public at no charge every day through Thursday, October 30, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Members of the Garden City based Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter NSDAR, Heather Zawislak Regent, traveled to historic Tarrytown recently for the 129th Annual NY State Organization Conference. The conference was held September 26 through 28 at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel.
State Regent Lisa O ’ Brien chaired the Conference, which focused on the needs of veterans. The event included a service project assembling two hundred shoeboxes of items to be given to veterans in need. Boxes included razor kits, combs, shampoo, hats and gloves and snack items. They also contained a handwritten note of thanks and encouragement.
Conference speakers included NSDAR 1st Vice President General Mrs. Kathryn West, herself a veteran, who detailed her past military experiences. Representatives of HicksStrong Inc, whose mission is suicide prevention and mental health for veterans, spoke at a luncheon. An appeal by former President General Denise VanBuren at that presentation to support that group's work drew an spontaneous donation totaling $8,000 from the DAR members present.
Business of the society was conducted at the conference, including voting for new representatives, and presentation of reports by State
Dimmling,(right)
Chairmen. Garden City resident Leslie Dimmling was among those attending Conference. She presented a report and hosted a successful display table in her role as NY State
Chair of Conservation. The NSDAR has had a Conservation Committee since 1909, supporting preservation of our national resources. Leslie was assisted at her display by Chapter
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More than 300 DAR women attended the 129th Conference.
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BY BOB MORGAN, JR.
As I mentioned last week, I am currently on a vacation trip to Spain. A couple of days ago, on Sunday, I took a train from Malaga on the Costa del Sol (the Mediterranean coast) to Madrid, the Spanish capital located in the middle of the country. This trip on the Spanish RENFE rail system was about 312 miles and took a little under three hours; I will return to Malaga on Wednesday. The round trip cost for this trip was 100 euros (approximately $120), which seems pretty reasonable.
I can't say the trip to Madrid was perfect, but was very good. As noted, the price was right. The train arrived in Madrid's Atocha station right on time and the ride through the Spanish back country was both uneventful and smooth. The train stations in both Malaga and Madrid were clean and comfortable and train information, in both Spanish and English, was readily available. My only significant criticism is that most of the available reserved seats were arranged as four person units configured to face each other. I would have preferred more two by two seating.
My favorable experience on this trip was replicated almost every time I have travelled by train in Europe. Fast, on time, inexpensive service with frequent departures and arrivals is the rule, not the exception. The seating arrangement quibble on the Malaga-Madrid trip aside, my only major complaint about European train travel in general is that there are too many strikes and labor actions by railway workers.
For a United States rider of European trains, the obvious question is why trains in our country are so inferior.
Some of the problems with our domestic trains involve service quality or poor logistics. For example, last summer, I twice took a train from Albany to New York that was delayed for at least an hour each time because it could not timely connect with trains coming from Canada.
But more fundamentally, unlike the trains here in Spain and the rest of Europe, there is very limited available train service on anything like reasonable timetables.
The flagship line on Amtrak, the United States rail carrier, the
northeast corridor from Boston to Washington, is pretty good, although it is nowhere near as fast as some of the trains in Europe.
After that, however, things go downhill. For example, it takes about nine hours to go to Pittsburgh from New York, a distance of about 350 miles. Similarly, travelling from New York to Charlotte takes 13 hours from New York to Atlanta is 15 hours. These routes would only appeal to individuals who don't like to drive and/or have a deathly fear of planes.
I certainly don't advocate spending trillions of dollars to upgrade the United States train system to European standards. For one thing, the United States is far more automobile oriented than Europe, and overall demand for train service is very likely much lower.
But there are at least a few things we can consider to improve rail transportation service in the United States.
First, the route system could be rationalized and pruned, with an emphasis on improving service between nearby cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh or Pittsburgh and Cleveland. On the other hand, routes that do not effectively serve population centers should probably be eliminated. A good example is the 15-hour service between Washington and Cincinnati, which, apparently at the behest of the former Senate majority leader, Robert Byrd, mostly goes through Mr. Byrd's home state, West Virginia.
Second, there needs to be more enforcement by the Department of Justice of Amtrak's right of away against freight trains, which frequently block passenger trains and contribute to major slowdowns. Obviously, this has to be balanced against the need to move products, but Amtrak's rights clearly need to be better enforced.
Finally, private train lines like Brightline, which operates in Florida and is coming between California and Las Vegas, should be encouraged, for example by streamlining permitting and land use reviews.
We don't need to rival Europe in train service, but a substantial upgrade would certainly be in order.
Sweatsuits are part of the Christmas parcel the American Auxiliary brings to resident patients at the Veterans Hospital in Northport. The veterans look forward to their new clothing each year.
Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265 are holding their annual drive to collect new navy blue, light blue, or gray sweatshirts and sweatpants in mens sizes M, L, XL, and
2X.
Donations of sweatsuits that meet these specifications may be delivered to 38 Locust St. or 11 Tremont St. If you would prefer to contribute to the purchase of these needed items, a check may be written to ALA Unit 265 and mailed to ALA Unit 265, PO Box 8, Garden City NY 11530. Call (516) 742-3696 for inquiries.
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This past Friday, Seventh Street was transformed into a vibrant hub of celebration as the Chamber of Commerce feted the PGA Ryder Cup making an historic stop at a public course: Bethpage Black, which was made even more exciting by the presence of the professional golfers staying at our very own Garden City Hotel! The thrill of a competitive golf tournament combined with the lively spirit of a promenade-style street fair, the event drew thousands of golf fans, families, foodies, and amateur golfers alike.
The festival kicked off Friday evening with a recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance, followed by our national anthem, sung by the talented Alessandra Pinto, surrounded by cheering spectators and three bands playing the entire festival. The festival itself featured a professional golf simulator displaying the Bethpage Black course, complete with a leader board for fans 15 years old and up, a specially designed 9-hole mini golf
course for the younger set, an AI powered golf photo booth, raffles donated by corporate co-sponsor PGA and by the Cherry Valley Club, a bounce house, limbo contest, face painting and an art contest.
With all of that, it wasn’t just about golf. Festival-goers enjoyed cocktail parties in several of the real estate offices, sampling by corporate co-sponsor Boston Beer with Surfside beverages and Garden City’s very own Somerset Brewing Company, while various the restaurants on Seventh Street set up pop-ups for the crowd. The crowds enjoyed multiple performances by Broadway Bound Dance School’s award winning dancers.
The Property Owners’ Associations set up two small mini golf lanes, and the scouts who are responsible for so many of the flag set ups and retrievals, St. Joseph Church Troop 243, also set up a little putting green practicing for the Golf Merit Badge!
An attendee from neighboring Mineola
resident Jennifer Alvarez shared, “It’s amazing to see how a festival brings people together. It’s not just golf fans. It’s also families and neighbors who come out to enjoy the atmosphere. It’s a real celebration of your town, and Garden City always looks so beautiful,”
The beauty of Seventh Street is the culmination of a huge joint effort undertaken by Parks & Rec, DPW, Sanitation and each individual business owner. The prep for the Ryder Cup Festival started months earlier, with multiple walkthroughs, making notes of anything that needed to be replaced or fixed. The large police presence, coupled with our EMTs and paramedics ensured that the festival remained safe for all. Thank you to everyone who made this festival the success it was, and congratulations to our Ryder Cup Art Poster winners!
Like the Belmont Festival and summer promenades, the Ryder Cup festival was free to all, having been complete-
ly underwritten by two corporate sponsors, the PGA and Sam Adams-Boston Beer and over twenty of our Chamber of Commerce members. As you walk around Seventh Street, you will see sponsors on the tee signs on the lampposts, and we encourage everyone to please support them. Shopping local is the best way to keep profits in the community.
As the bands played their last songs and the festival lights dimmed, the streets slowly returned to normal under the DPW crew, but the sense of joy, unity, and pride in our community lingered. For more information on upcoming Chamber of Commerce activities, please visit the chamber website at www.gardencitychamber.org. Please use the QR below to learn about and rsvp to the Chamber’s premier networking event scheduled for October 7 at Adelphi.
Join the Welcoming ClubExciting Events for All in the Fall!
The Garden City Welcoming Club invites women living in Garden City to join our rolling membership. As a volunteer organization, we bring together both new and long-term members to foster friendships, discover new interests, and contribute to our community. Whether you’re new to the area or have been here for a while and are seeking new opportunities, we’d love to connect with you.
at Tony’s Tacos
The Garden City Welcoming Club came together at Tony’s Tacos for an unforgettable night of fun, community, and fundraising for Camp Anchor.
Thank you to Tony’s Tacos Bileddo’ Key Food, GC Wines, Waterzooi and Applied Aesthetics for their partnership!
Join Us for Fall Golf lessons!
Fall is here, and it’s the perfect season to elevate your golf game while enjoying an autumn breeze! Get ready to drive, chip, and putt in group lessons open to all skill levels!
Wednesday, October 15, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Fees: $60 per person
Refine your swing at the indoor golf simulators with X-Golf's Pro. Snacks and soft drinks are included, and beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington
Saturday, October 25, 10–11:30 a.m.
Fees: $65 per person
3 stations of putting, chipping, and full swing instruction from the Pros at Harbor Links. Bring your own clubs or indicate in the comments of the signup sheet if you will need to borrow right-handed or left-handed clubs!
Sign up on our website or reach out to welcomingclubgolf@gmail.com for more info.
Halloween Spooktakular on Saturday, October 18, at 9 a.m.!
Get ready for some spooky fun
this fall! Join the Welcoming Club for a family-friendly Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt with a DJ, costumes, face painting, and festive treats. Kids will receive personalized treat bags. Light breakfast and refreshments will be provided. All ages welcome— costumes encouraged! For more info contact: welcomingclubfamily@gmail. com
Price: $30/pp (babies under 12 month free)
Join the Club!
To purchase tickets to events you must be a member so join and make a difference! For just $50 a year you will have access to great events. Complete the online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org in the “Join” section of the website. Browse the site for great information about the club.
Contact welcomingclubofgcmembership@gmail.com
Facebook: The Welcoming Club of Garden City
Instagram: @gcwelcomingclub
LinkedIn: The Garden City Welcoming Club Website: www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org/register
Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The book club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@gmail.com.
Craft Club
The craft club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.
Bring your significant others out
for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.
Different group fitness activities are planned throughout the year. It’s a great way to stay active and meet new friends. Stay tuned for details on upcoming events, or contact WelcomingClubFitness@gmail.com.
A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail.com for more information.
Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club End of Summer Ice Cream and Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 13.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Summer Reading Clubs! The Children’s winners were announced at this year’s Children’s Summer Reading Club Finale on Thursday, August 14 and the Tweens and Teens winners were announced at this year’s Tweens and Teens End of Summer Ice Cream and Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 13 at the Library. The Adult winners were pulled by reference librarians in September. Below are the winners of this year’s Summer Reading Clubs!
Preschool Raffle Winners:
• Castle Blocks: Andy Gottuk
• Building Blocks: Brooks Meehan
• Stack and Create Builders: Paige Lianos
• Smokey Bear Game Set: Hannah Maione
Grades K–2 Raffle Winners:
• Remote Control Gear Bot: Sage Oh
• Art Kit: Hannah Bellamo
• Spiral Art Design Center: Clara McDonough
• Who Took My Nuts? Game: Barrett Brink
Grades 3–5 Raffle Winners:
• Doodle Draw Wood Art Set:
Oliver Clark
• Microscope: Noelle Ferranti
• Doodle and Draw Art Kit: Ioannis Hosken
• National Parks Yahtzee Game: Ella Lau
Grades 6–12 Raffle Prize Winners:
• $50 Target Gift Card: Natalie Yu, 8th Grade
• $50 Amazon Gift Card: Henry Mohan, 7th Grade
• $75 Seventh Street Dessert Gift Card Package: Natalie Yu, 7th Grade
• $75 Seventh Street Lunch Gift Card Package: Susanna Phinney, 9th Grade
• AirPods: Isabella Orishimo, 7th Grade
• $50 Sephora Gift Card: Taylor LeFave, 6th Grade Grades 6–12 $15 Gift Card Sign-Up Raffle Winners:
• Noah Scola, 8th Grade
• Gabriella Grima, 6th Grade
• Winnie Castro, 8th Grade
• George Michelakis, 8th Grade
• Evangeline Berbari, 7th Grade
• Nicholas Marchelos, 6th Grade
• Sophia Zimmerman, 6th Grade
• Ava Nadolny, 6th Grade
• Elena Mahouski, 7th Grade
• Rokaya Abdelfatah, 9th Grade Grades 6–12 Program Raffle (Winner of $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card):
• Kaityln Butler, 6th Grade Grades 6–12 Creative Arts Contest Winners: Art
• 1st Place - $50 Amazon Gift Card: Meredith Breen, 12th Grade, for “Butterfly”
• Honorable Mentions - $25 Amazon Gift Card: Leanne Ng, 8th Grade, for “Balloon Dog” and Michael Ragas, 12th Grade, for “Woods at Sunset”
Writing
• 1st Place - $50 Amazon Gift Card: Isabella Fuertes, 12th Grade, for “Ginger Tea”
Adult Raffle Winners: Winners were selected randomly from review cards submitted by patrons.
• $75 Amazon Gift Card: Jann Tobias
• $50 Amazon Gift Card: Katherine Reale
• $25 Amazon Gift Card: Paula Wang Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who participated this summer!
Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, like classes, lectures, concerts, movie screenings, and more, all for free or cheap!
Please join us on Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. and Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m. for Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers).
These programs are for children ages Birth through Grade 5. Registration is required. Visit https://www.gardencitypl.libcal. com to register for August programs. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ! Children’s programs are extremely popular! We recommend that registrants arrive EARLY to check-in. Your reserved spot will be held for 5 minutes after the starting time of the class before being given to a patron on the waitlist. If you know you cannot attend a class, please cancel your registration on LibCal or call the Library at 516-742-8405 x5241, so that your spot can be released to someone on the waitlist
• Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)
• Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age StorytimeBirth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Maker SpaceGrades 2–5
• Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 10:30 a.m.: STEAM Preschool Building - 6 Months to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• Thursday, Oct. 16, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age StorytimeBirth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten )
• Thursday, Oct. 16, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime
- Birth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)
• Thursday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m.: Books Before Bedtime Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• M onday, Oct. 20, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years
• M onday, Oct. 20, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age StorytimeBirth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime
- Birth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)
• Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Craft - 3 to 5
Please join us on Oct. 14 at 3:30 p.m. for STEAM Maker Space - Grades 2–5.
Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 3:30 p.m.: STEAM MakerspaceGrades 2–5
• Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 10:30a.m.: A Time For Kids - 18 Months–36 Months
• Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 4:00 p.m.: STEAM Fun Club - Grades K-2
• Thursday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age StorytimeBirth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime
- Birth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)
• Thursday, Oct. 23, at 4:00 p.m.: Tween and Teens Yarn Group - Grades 4 to 12
• Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m.: Inclusive Storytime Adventure - Grades K-5
• M onday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years
• M onday, Oct. 27, at 11:30 a.m. : Mixed Age StorytimeBirth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime
- Birth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)
• Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age StorytimeBirth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Maker SpaceGrades 2–5
• Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 11:00a.m.: Halloween Parade and PartyBirth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 4:00 p.m.: Halloween BINGOGrades K-5
• Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age StorytimeBirth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)
• Thursday, Oct. 30, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)
It is Library policy that all children under age 11 must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program.
We’re looking for writers in our community to compose ar ticles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even pieces of fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section.
Email submissions: editor@gcnews.com
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Tweens in Grades 4–7 painted ceramic skulls for Halloween during Tween Thursdays: DIY Ceramic Skulls for Halloween. This program was held on Thursday, September 25, at the Library. Tween Thursdays are held once a month on a Thursday after school at 4 p.m. and are joint programs with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. Another Tween Thursday will be held on Thursday, October 30. at 4 p.m. and will be a Game Afternoon featuring the Library’s Nintendo Switch consoles and board game collection. Registration is required online via LibCal (gardencitypl.libcal.com) beginning Tuesday, October 21, at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.
Kick-Off the Weekend with Teen Gamers!
Enjoy snacks, drinks, and games with friends and kick-off the weekend during Teen Gamers, which will be held on Friday, October 17, at the Library. Teens in Grades 6–12 can play games like Super Smash Bros., Just Dance, Mario Kart, and Mario Golf on the Library’s Nintendo Switch consoles and also enjoy board games like Jenga, UNO, Chess, and more. Register online via LibCal (gardencitypl.libcal.com).
Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.
Registration Open for the Ninth Annual Tweens and Teens Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party!
Registration is underway for the Library’s ninth annual, award-winning Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party! The party will be held after hours starting at 6 p.m. at the Library on Friday, October 24. We will be watching “Clue”, which is rated PG.
We will also have a variety of games and activities, including:
• A Clue-themed scavenger hunt game on the Library's first floor
• Crafting including a candle collage and painting craft & glow-in-thedark bracelet making
Register now for the Library’s ninth annual Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party.
• A screening of the 1985 film “Clue”, which is rated PG, to celebrate its 40th anniversary
• Halloween-themed and glowin-the-dark party favors
• A Clue Board Game Tournament with prizes
• Video games like Super Smash Brothers & Mario Kart on our Nintendo Switch consoles
• Tabletop board games like Jenga, UNO, Sorry, Foosball, Billiards, & more!
• Plus, pizza and candy will be served!
This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Want to volunteer? Choose if you want to volunteer to set-up before the party, clean up after the party, or both when you sign-up!
Registration is required. Space is limited, so make sure to register early to reserve your spot at the party! Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
These programs are for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for these programs on LibCal at https://gardenc-
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Make cards for veterans in the Teen Makerspace in the Tweens and Teens Room all throughout October for the Great Give Back (TGGB).
Monday Movies presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library at 1:30 p.m.:
October
October 20 - “Strangers on a Train”1951, 101 Mins.
October 27 - “Phantom of the Opera”2004, 103 Mins.
October
Yoga with Kimberly
• Tuesday, October 14, 21, 28
• Tuesday, November 4, 11 7–8 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room
Kimberly Mercadante is back with her popular Yoga Series! Join her for a Yoga Class for beginners and more. All are welcome! This is a series of twelve classes continuing through November. To register, please register online at LibCal at https://gardencitypl.libcal. com/. For additional information contact Adult Services at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.
Learn to Crochet and/or Knit with an Experienced Instructor - Lupe Velasquez
• Wednesday, October 22
• Wednesday, November 5 & 19 7–8 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room
Even though it’s only September, it’s never too early to start preparing for the holidays! Crafter, knitter and crocheter Lupe Velasquez will be on hand to teach, help and suggest projects to do. The class is scheduled on alternating Wednesdays in September, October and November. You may register once for the entire series.
Please register online at LibCal at https://gardencitypl.libcal.com/. For additional information contact Adult Services at (516) 742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.
• Thursday, October 16, 23
• Thursday, November 6, 13, 20
• Thursday, December 4 Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon in the Large Meeting Room
Mrs. Brunetti is back to teach her popular class “Italian for Beginners and More.” This program is for those with limited knowledge of Italian but all are
The film “Strangers on a Train” will be shown at the Garden City Public Library on October 20.
welcome to join.
Register online on Libcal (https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com) or call Adult Services Reference Desk at (516)742-8405 ext 4236 or email Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.
Chairobics and Strength Training with Debbie Krzyminski
• Wednesday, October 15, 22
• Wednesday, November, 5, 12, 19 Wednesdays from 12–1 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room
We’re excited to have Debbie back with her wonderful program. Debbie Krzyminski from Fitness Figures, NY, Inc. will be teaching “Chairobics and Strength Training.” This program covers strength training, balance, coordination, aerobics and flexibility. Most of the exercises are performed seated in a chair. Equipment will be provided. Feel free to bring your own free weights, if you are comfortable using them. Have water available, wear clothing that you can comfortably move in and be ready to have fun! This is a seven-week session.
Register online on Libcal (https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com) or call Adult Services Reference Desk at (516)742-8405 ext 4236 or email Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify
Get ready for Halloween laughs at the screening of “Hold That Ghost” on October 23.
participants.t will be made to notify participants.
• Friday, October 17
• Friday, November 14
• Friday, December 19
11 a.m.–-12 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room
Join us for a fun morning of Bingo and win some fun prizes.
Register for each Bingo online on Libcal (https://gardencitypl.libcal. com) or call Adult Services Reference Desk at (516)742-8405 ext 4236 or email Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.
Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 pm in the Large Meeting Room
Join us on Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council. Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Register in person at the Garden City Public Library. Space is limited, so check with
The novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures” will be featured at the Adult Book Club on Wednesday, October 29.
the Reference Department for availability. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $33 check made payable to Empire Safety Council and current Library card with you to register. Bring your valid New York State driver’s license and a pen to class.
Jeff Berkoff and Numismatics Tuesday, October 21, from 1–3 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room
Jeff Berkoff, who has over 30 years of experience in Numismatics, will teach you about the value of your coins. Through the seminar he will be handing out coins to show and giving you history on these coins as well as answering any and all questions directed in specific areas of US & Foreign Coin, US & Foreign Paper currency, any sterling silver, gold, platinum and palladium. He will also talk about how to handle and store them, when to buy or sell them, strategies on how to start or enhance your collection, and how to handle a collection that you inherited. Bring your coins and Jeff will try to answer your questions, as time allows. All are welcome to attend.
Register online on Libcal (https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com) or call Adult Services Reference Desk at (516)742-8405 ext 4236 or email Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen
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itypl.libcal.com unless otherwise noted.
Teens who complete an online survey after specific programs can receive community service for participating.
Registration is live online at https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com for the following programs:
• Friday, October 10, at 3:30 p.m.: Teen Creative Hour (Grades 6–12)
• Wednesday, October 15, at 4 p.m.: Teen Art Workshop (Grades 6–12)
• Thursday, October 16, at 4 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6–12)
• Friday, October 17, at 3:30 p.m.: Teen Gamers (Grades 6–12)
• Saturday, October 18, at 3 p.m.: Teen STEAM Workshop: Slime with Chris Buchman (Grades 6–12)
• Friday, October 24, at 6 p.m.: Tweens and Teens Ninth Annual Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party (Grades 6–12)
• Saturday, October 25. at 10 a.m.: Inclusive Storytime Adventure Volunteers (Grades 9–12)
Registration begins Tuesday, October 14, at 10 a.m. online at https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com for the following programs:
• Tuesday, October 14, at 10 a.m.–Thursday, October 23, at 4 p.m.: Ornaments for Community Service (Grades 6–12)
• Thursday, October 23, at 4 p.m.: Tweens and Teens Yarn Group (Grades 4–12)
Registration begins Tuesday, October 21, at 10 a.m. online at https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com for the following programs:
• Tuesday, October 28, at 4 p.m.: Perler Bead Art for Community Service (Grades 6–12)
• Thursday, October 30, at 4 p.m.: Tween Thursdays: Game Afternoon (Grades 6–12)
Looking to volunteer? Check out some of our ongoing take-home community service opportunities for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Please check at the Library for more information on each of these opportunities; all volun-
teer projects should be submitted at the Library with a Volunteer Form, which can be found outside the Tweens and Teens Room.
Ongoing: Bookmarks for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 20 bookmarks can be submitted per volunteer monthly.
Ongoing: Kindness Cards for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 10 cards can be submitted per volunteer monthly.
Ongoing: Friendship Bracelets for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 10 bracelets can be submitted per volunteer monthly.
Ongoing until October 31, 2025: The Great Give Back: Cards for Veterans - No registration required. Volunteers can submit 10 cards, following the instructions provided and available at the Library.
Ongoing until December 19, 2025: Fall Creative Arts Book Submissions for Community Service - No registration required. Up to five pieces of writing and/or art (sized 8.5 × 11 inches) can be submitted per volunteer.
Ongoing until December 19, 2025: Holiday Recipe Cards for Community Service - No registration required. Up to five recipe cards can be submitted per volunteer.
Teens are encouraged to use the craft supplies in the Teen Makerspace in the Tweens and Teens Room to make Cards for Veterans in October! The Cards for Veterans are part of the Great Give Back (TGGB), which is held during the month of October. The mission of TGGB is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of NY State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. This year, the Library is asking patrons to volunteer by making cards and letters for veterans. Volunteers can submit cards for veterans throughout the month of October as part of TGGB. These cards will then be presented to the American Legion during their annual Veterans Day event in November, which is held at the Library. Volunteers in Grades 6–12 will receive community service credit for participating. Volunteers are asked to follow the instructions available at the Library to participate in the program.
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circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.
Larry Wolfe Presents Abbot & Costello’s “Hold That Ghost” Thursday, October 23, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room “Hold That Ghost” - the funniest haunted house film ever made! Get ready for Halloween laughs with the film starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in the funniest haunted house film ever made. It also has great music from Ted Lewis and the Andrews Sisters, a great supporting cast and Lou Costello at his finest comedic form. Learn the backstory and then laugh yourself silly at “The Boys” in film highlights as they deal with ghosts, gangsters, disappearing rooms and missing money. See Lou Costello’s classic comic reactions to a pair of candles that have a life of their own! This film answers the famous question of where Moose Matson hid his money - “in his head.” This is the first Long Island lecture to present this screen classic! Fun Halloween music is included as is a large memorabilia, autograph and book display.
Register online on Libcal (https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com) or call Adult Services Reference Desk at (516)742-8405 ext 4236 or email Speakingofbooks@ gardencitypl.org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.
Garden City Public Library Adult Book Club
Wednesday, October 29, from 7–8 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room
Join us as we discuss the charming book “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. This delightful book features a curmudgeon of an octopus named Marcellus. He is a brilliant giant Pacific octopus living in an aquarium when he meets Tova Sullivan, the cleaning person at the aquarium. Tova’s son mysteriously vanished years before and Marcellus helps unearth the truth before it’s too late.
Register online on Libcal (https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com) or call Adult Services Reference Desk at (516)742-8405 ext 4236 or email Speakingofbooks@
gardencitypl.org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.
Through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Library offers free passes to select museums and cultural institutions. Reservations can be made via LibCal, which requires a Library card and a PIN. Please visit the Circulation Desk to verify or create your PIN. Once you have a PIN, you can make your reservations from home or at the Library.
You can make a reservation to borrow a Museum pass from one of the member institutions in our Museum Pass Program. Some museum passes are now available to print from home, including the Vanderbilt Museum located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. If you do not have access to a printer, the Library will be happy to print the pass for you. These passes will be good for one day only. Please note that not all museums participate. For a list of printfrom-home passes, visit the Library website, www.gardencitypl.org.
Passes for the following museums still need to be picked up at the Library: 9/11 Memorial & Museum, NYC (2 adults & 2 children); MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art), NYC (5 visitors); the Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City (2 adults & 2 children) and the Empire Pass, which allows entry of the vehicle when the card is presented at most New York State Parks, Department of Environmental Conservation forest preserve areas, boat launch sites, arboretums and park preserves.
The following Library Museum Pass rules remain in effect.
• Museum passes are available only to Garden City Public Library cardholders in good standing who have signed the Museum Pass User Agreement. Museum passes may be reserved in advance and must be checked out by an adult (18 years and older) family member.
• Reservations will be taken up to one month in advance of the desired date, subject to availability on a firstcome, first-served basis. Reservations can be made in person at the Reference Desk or over the phone at 516-742-8405 x5236.
Additional rules and information are available at the library.
The Garden City Aces head into the Columbus Day weekend with a 2-1-1 record as they continue to gel this fall season. After a gritty 3-2 victory over New Hyde Park, the Aces hit the road for their first away game against Hauppauge. An evenly matched game from the start, each team shut down the other’s offensive attempts through halftime. In the second half, Hauppauge struck first, capitalizing on a quick counterattack after a corner kick. However, these Aces do not give up. The Aces continued to attack until finally breaking through to tie the game and salvage a 1-1 draw. Each week, this Aces team brings a positive attitude
and the belief that it can overcome any deficit. This attitude has been inspired by the successful Garden City Girls Varsity High School squad. The Aces were able to lend a helping hand as ball girls for Garden City’s recent home game against Syosset. At the game, the Aces were treated to a masterclass of teamwork and skill, as the Aces cheered the Garden City girls on their way to a resounding 8-0 victory. Aces player Hailey Bennett made it a family affair cheering on her two sisters Ali and Emily who play for the varsity team. Good luck to both the Aces and the GCHS Varsity girls as they continue their fall season!
Frances Catherine Pertusi
December 10, 1938 – September 30, 2025
Frances Catherine Pertusi passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Mineola, at the age of 86. Born on December 10, 1938, in the Bronx, New York, to Constance and Colonel Albert Razzetti, Frances lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family, education, and service.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank, in 1988. Frances is survived by her devoted daughter, LeeAnn (Glenn) Henneberger of Garden City, to whom she had a great and abiding love, and was a proud grandmother to Grant, Scott, and KateAnn. She took great pride in their successes and education, especially their achievements at Maritime. Frances also leaves behind her cherished brother, Albert (Kathleen) Razzetti; her niece, Alison (Vincent); and her great-niece and nephew, Maeve and Vincent.
As a proud “military brat,” Frances’s childhood was shaped by her father Colonel Albert Razzetti’s service as a United States Air Force officer. The family moved frequently, residing in places including Greenville, South Carolina, and Mansfield, Ohio. From a young age, Frances delighted families at officer clubs with her singing and was affectionately compared to Shirley Temple by adults on the bases. These early experiences instilled in her a profound resilience, adaptability, and spirit of service. Though she lived across the country, she ultimately returned to her beloved New York, where she built a life centered on family and education.
A gifted musician, Frances mastered piano, organ, and accordion, nurturing a lifelong passion for music. Her home was a warm and inviting gathering place, always alive with song, shared stories, and lovingly prepared meals. She joyfully passed down her love for music of all genres—including traditional Italian songs—and made Christmas celebrations unforgettable for her family, creating cherished memories and a lasting legacy.
Frances was also a brilliant writer and passionate public speaker, leaving a lasting impression on all who met her with her eloquence, warmth, and insight. A devout Catholic and proud Italian American, Frances took great pride in her heritage and the values it instilled. Following the untimely death of her father, she played a vital role in raising her younger brother Albert, reflecting her deep sense of responsibility and compassion.
She was a proud graduate of Evander Childs High School (Class of 1956) in the Bronx and Bowling
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Green State University (Class of 1960). Frances furthered her education at New York University at the University of Scranton, earning a Master of Arts in Post-Secondary Education Administration and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration and Leadership.
Education was Frances’s lifelong passion. She found her greatest joy teaching first grade, where her warmth and dedication left a lasting impact on generations of students. Her career expanded to leadership roles as a principal, school district administrator, and founder of FCP Consultants, through which she continued to champion education.
Frances was deeply involved with the Dante Foundation, a charitable organization that promotes and supports Italian American heritage. She played an instrumental role in their scholarship program for high school students—dedicating time to reviewing applications and organizing fundraising events. Her commitment to education and culture was evident in all she undertook.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to The Dante Foundation. Please make it out to Joseph Charchalis located at "3 Aerial Way, Syosset, NY 11791." The memo line should read “Scholarship Fund- Frances Pertusi”.
Frances will be remembered for her strength, grace, creativity, unwavering faith, and fierce love for her family. A brilliant writer and passionate public speaker, she left a profound and lasting impression on all who knew her, captivating them with her eloquence, warmth, and insight. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the example she set.
Lieutenant Colonel Edward Russell Lansdale, United States Air Force, Retired, 86, of Garden City, New York died at home on October 6, 2025 with family at his side.
Born in San Francisco, California in 1939 to Edward and Helen (Batcheller) Lansdale, Ed, the son of a career military officer, spent his childhood in places such as Northern California, Washington, D.C. and the Philippines. Upon graduating high school, Ed worked for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California. Soon thereafter, he moved to Tucson where he attended the University of Arizona and joined the Air Force ROTC. Upon graduation he received a regular commission as a second lieutenant.
A proud veteran, Ed served 20 years in the Air Force, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel before his retirement. While serving his country, Ed attended the National Security Management School, Air Command and Staff College, and Squadron Officer School, among others. He also earned a master’s degree in communications from Boston University, and served abroad in South Korea and Canada. Ed spent most of his time with the Air Force Office of Public Affairs. Upon his retirement from the Air Force, he spent another 20 years working in the public relations industry, where he special-
ized in crisis communications, before retiring as a senior vice president and senior partner with a large, international public relations agency. Never one to sit still, he then taught business classes to undergraduates for many years at several colleges.
Ed’s true passion and joy, however, was his family. A devoted and loving father, Ed taught his children the values of humility, quiet determination, and hard work, all under the banner of the Air Force motto, “Aim High!” Ed was a fantastic writer who played the role of the loving family copy editor, never passing up an opportunity to point out a dangling modifier in any school report that may have been left out too long on the kitchen table. He was a captivating storyteller, and his time abroad and in the military provided him with a rich store of material. Ed was a proud grandfather to five grandchildren who delighted in his unique combination of quick wit and military bearing.
Ed shared 59 wonderful years of marriage to Carol, who complemented him in the most wonderful ways. They famously met on a blind date arranged during one of his first assignments in Madera, California. Together, they forged a life built upon love, respect, and admiration. In Carol, Ed met his match, not to mention his soulmate, and they spent their years of retirement traveling around Europe and doting upon their grandchildren.
Ed is survived by his wife Carol of Garden City; his son Mark Lansdale; his daughter, Sarah Rudaitis, son-inlaw Ron, and grandchildren Henry and Maggie of Greenlawn, New York; his son, Ted, and daughter-in-law Kiki and grandchildren Charlie, Jane and Ben of Holliston, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his brother, Peter, and sister-in-law Carolyn of Ponte Vedra, Florida, both of whom he loved very much.
Ed will be greatly missed and long remembered. A visitation will be held on October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, New York, followed by a brief service at 11:00 AM. A private burial will be held at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Wounded Warriors or Disabled American Veterans.
Maureen O’Connell, Nassau County clerk, will speak for Rotary next Tuesday, October 14.
Nassau County Clerk to Report
At its lunch meeting next Tuesday, October 14, 12:15 at the Davenport Press restaurant, Mineola-Garden City Rotary will be pleased to once again welcome Nassau County Clerk, Maureen O’Connell who will report on innumerable services provided by her office – services you may not know about.
Ms. O’Connell had been elected countywide to the Office of Nassau County Clerk in November of 2005 and was re-elected in 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2021. As County Clerk, Ms. O’Connell
serves as Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts and is also responsible for maintaining the official index of documents relating to real property ownership in Nassau County.
Utilizing enhanced technology to further modernize the office, Maureen O’Connell’s myriad accomplishments continue with expanded initiatives which include the electronic filing of documents for State Supreme Court actions, electronic filing of land records and interfaces with New York State and County agencies creating paperless filings.
As County Clerk, Maureen O’Connell has been at the forefront of electronic interfaces with the Clerk’s Office which served as the pilot county for such initiatives. Maureen O’Connell has developed a distinguished record of constituent service and has promoted numerous community-based programs. She has been named one of the 50 Most influential Women in Business by Long Island Business News. Maureen O’Connell reports that the Clerk’s Office is continually working to efficiently streamline operations and improve access to the official records we maintain.
Maureen O’Connell had begun her professional career as a Registered Nurse at North Shore University Hospital upon graduating from Flushing Hospital and Medical Center School of Nursing. She holds a B.S. in Health Care Administration from St. Joseph’s College and earned her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University
School of Law, receiving the American Jurisprudence Award in Insurance Law.
Ms. O’Connell is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and serves on the Medical-Legal and Elder Law-Social Services Health Advisory Committees and is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society. Prior to her tenure as Nassau County Clerk, Ms. O’Connell had also served as Trustee and Deputy Mayor of the Incorporated Village of East Williston.
Please join us as we welcome Maureen O’Connell to report on the innumerable services of the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. There will be handouts to add to our records. To reserve, please email mineolagardencityrotaryclub@gmail.com. Luncheon fee, $40 pp payable at the door.
As its October service project to benefit the efforts of the New Ground organization, Rotary is holding a Halloween costume collection for youngsters between the ages of 0–17.
Please help Rotary bring magic to “trick or treating” this Halloween for children served by New Ground.
New Ground provides social work and education services to help families and veterans break the cycle of poverty and homelessness on Long Island.
New and gently used/washed costumes will be accepted; also costume
Maureen A. Kenny
Maureen A. Kenny (nee Collins) 87, of Garden City So., NY and Ft. Myers, FL passed away peacefully on October 2, after five weeks in home Hospice Care.
She was the proud daughter of the late Agnes Conlon and Joseph Collins of Queens. Maureen was predeceased by her devoted husband of 47 years, Patrick G. Kenny, and survived by her children Joyce, Sharon and Kevin, son-in-law Robert Peters as well as cherished grandchildren Sean, Caileigh, Liam, Conlon, Dermot, Bridget, Claire, Tiernan and Nolan, ages 23 - 14. She is survived by her dear sister, Patricia V-Naidl and sistersin-law Mary Thomas and Mae Kenny and her brother-in-law Thomas Kenny and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and
grand nephews.
Maureen was born on July 30, 1938 and lived in Woodhaven, Queens until the age of 6. Her family moved to Greenpoint, Brooklyn for the remainder of her childhood. After serving in religious life in her twenties as a grade school teacher, she met her husband in 1969. Maureen was involved in many groups while raising her three children including a reading club that she was a founding member of in 1973 that continues to this day, and Teams of Our Lady, a spiritual group of married couples supporting each other. Maureen became a substance abuse counselor and English as a second language teacher after her children were grown.
A life long learner, Maureen had many interests that she studied including psychology, parenting, nutrition and
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accessories (wands, wings, witch hats, capes plus unused Halloween face make-up, candy pails or treat bags, etc.)
Donations may be dropped off during regular business hours to The Garden City News office, 821 Franklin Avenue, suite 208; or to the Long Island Volunteer Center, 38 Old Country Road, Suite 203.
October 14, 12:15 p.m.: Featuring Maureen O’Connell, Nassau County Clerk. Learn about services provided by the Clerk’s office you may not know about. why Nassau County has been named “America’s safest community.”
October 28, 12:15 p.m.: Featuring Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, guest speaker. Learn why Nassau County has been named “America's Safest Community”
November 11, 8 a.m.: Breakfast meeting, Carle Place Diner
December 6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Key Food Market Place: Bell ringing to assist the Salvation Army
December 9, 8 a.m.: Breakfast meeting, Carle Place Diner, 8 a.m.. Fee: $20pp
December 17, 6:30 p.m., Stewart Manor Country Club: Holiday Dinner Gala celebrating Rotary’s 100th anniversary; Community Service Award presentations (Lunch and breakfast meetings payable at the door. All lunch meetings at Davenport Press restaurant, Mineola)
the environment. Maureen will always be remembered by her family and friends for her positivity and wise advice. She had an infectious laugh and good sense of humor and believed life was sacred. She taught the value of family, forgiveness, acceptance, friendship and community.
Maureen brought people together with her good cooking and gracious hosting. She will be missed by the many who called her Mom including Michael Merrigan and Carol Kenny and all those who loved her dearly.
Visitation Thursday, 10/09 from 3-7 PM at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 1201 Franklin Ave., Garden City, NY. Mass Friday 10/10 at 10am at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, West Hempstead, NY. Burial will be private.
If you would like to post an obituary for a loved one, simply send a short biography of them along with (if desired) their photo, details of their funeral/visitation services, and/or any donation requests to editor@gcnews.com, or call our office at 516-294-8900 to inquire.
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when they originally had the model for how loud the noise would be they assumed that it would be used 28% of the time. Over the course of years 2022, 2023 and 2024, the total use of Runway 22L increased up to between 36% and 39%, a significant increase compared to what they projected. Those ‘22L flights’ fly over Garden City, Stewart Manor, New Hyde Park, Floral Park, Franklin Square and Elmont before they eventually funnel down to their final landing approach,” Quinn explained.
Another airplane route problem he identified and shared data on during the EAB’s last meeting was the year-toyear comparisons of total flights overhead. At the Town level, the TVASNAC group researched flights to JFK during three recent periods of time: 2013, 2018 to get a full year of numbers pre-pandemic, and then 2021/2022 to allow for a bounce-back. During this roughly 12 year stretch, total usage of JFK Airport only went up by about 18%, while the total use of JFK’s Runway 22L went up over 50%, Quinn advised.
“We tried to figure out the total monthly increase over that period, which varied between a 10% and 74% increased volume. At NO POINT did a month between April and August show any decrease, so by far JFK loves coming over Garden City and using Runway 22L in summer months. In the winter time with everyone inside, the village does not get slammed so badly as only about 5,000 come into Runway 22L but we get up to 13,000 between April and August. For the month of July in those
years, the average increase was over 50% flight volume,” he noted
Comments posted alongside the petition capture widespread frustration:
“Incessant low flying planes over my house make it impossible to enjoy the yard or sleep with the windows open. There is usually only four or five minutes between planes, and they fly overhead most days of the week for most of the day.” wrote Anne, a local resident.
Another signer, ‘Mohammed’ commented, “I can’t communicate properly with my 12-month-old daughter without loud planes overhead interrupting her learning, she’s constantly distracted by the loud noise!”
One resident, ‘Bruno’ posted a video on Change.org after signing the petition. In it, he states “In 2025 the airplane noise has worsened. It seems to be more frequent and planes seem to be flying overhead lower, and our family is not able to talk to each other in the backyard when there is a plane flying low and coming into the airport. We are hoping this can be resolved or at least improved.”
Quinn said, “The FAA does not consider it a problem at all if the noise is under 65 decibels. In the middle of the night, quite a number of planes coming overhead would hit the threshold of 82 decibels, where they can wake you up. I know Floral Park’s monitor is 20 degrees off of directly-under the flight pattern (to runway 22L) and the New Hyde Park monitor is 10 degrees off of directly underneath. Planes are direct-
ly over Franklin Square’s community, and I was able to figure out the planes that fly over there go just to the right of my home… Then with my phone I measured decibels at the Franklin Square location and then under my house. Being directly under the planes makes a world of difference.”
Quinn noted that the World Health Organization classifies 55 decibels as the threshold where conversation becomes difficult—yet Garden City residents routinely endure levels far beyond that.
Two lawsuits have been filed by TVASNAC, represented by the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead, against both the FAA and the Port Authority. Quinn, one of the plaintiffs, said the suits seek updated data and revised noise-contour maps that reflect the reality on the ground—or rather, above it.
The litigation argues that outdated Port Authority data underestimates the true impact, leaving thousands of residents ineligible for soundproofing assistance.
EAB’s call to action
EAB Co-Chair Trustee Jessica Tai praised the community’s efforts.
“Many of our residents are significantly impacted by the persistent loud noise from low-flying planes, especially during summer months when we want to enjoy pleasant days and evenings with open windows or time spent in our backyards. We sincerely appreciate Mr. Quinn’s thorough analysis of this issue. The Airplane Noise Subcommittee of Quinn, Marie Murphy, Katie Millington
and Stephen Shoemaker has been actively meeting and working diligently to inform and engage all residents in this effort to protect the quality of life in our village, and Marie has taken initiative to create a petition demanding relief from the growing noise problem. It aims to bring the concern to the attention of elected representatives. We (the EAB) strongly encourage residents to sign and share the petition, and continue submitting complaints about airplane noise to help amplify our collective voice,” she commented.
Quinn also encouraged residents to reach out directly to congressional offices and to file complaints using multiple phone lines to increase visibility in FAA reporting.
What residents are requesting
The Change.org petition outlines five key demands:
1. Conduct a new comprehensive noise and air-quality study for Nassau County, lowering the Day-Night Average Sound Level threshold.
2. Enforce stricter noise-abatement and curfew policies, limiting overnight flights.
3. Distribute flight arrivals and departures more equitably among runways.
4. Expand continuous noise monitoring with public data access.
5. Establish transparent, ongoing dialogue with community representatives and advocacy groups.
Garden City’s skies may be busy, but so are its residents—and they’re determined to make themselves heard.
For Garden City residents who may own second houses out east on Long Island or upstate, this is a reminder that Governor Hochul has implemented a temporary burn ban. It is scheduled to expire on October 15th, at which time it will be reevaluated. The reason for this ban is the increased fire risk from the dry conditions that currently exist in most of New York State.
Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Green chemistry applies across the life cycle of a chemical product, including its design, manufacture, use and ultimate disposal. The intent is to reduce pollution by not generating it in the
first place, rather than reducing it by means of remediation.
There are 12 principles of Green Chemistry. These principles include concepts such as designing products that are as non-toxic as possible, using safer solvents, using renewable feedstocks, designing for energy efficien-
cy and designing for degradation. (Designing for degradation means designing chemical products that break down into non-harmful products when their function is complete.)
Here are two examples of green chemistry. The company Novozymes developed detergents that work by
using enzymes instead of harsh chemicals. The green detergents can clean at lower temperatures, which minimizes the release of harmful chemicals and saves energy. IKEA modified its process for producing particleboard such that emissions of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are reduced. This change improved air quality for consumers and lessened the environmental impact of the manufacturing process.
Information taken from https:// www.epa.gov/greenchemistry/ basics-green-chemistry and from Case Studies in Green Chemistry: Successful Industrial Applications by Evie Bennett.
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over three weekends. This year’s edition kicked off on October 3rd and 4th, featuring three dozen volunteer “scarers” stationed throughout the forested grounds, creating an eerie and immersive nighttime experience.
Brook Brown, a North New Hyde Park native, serves as president of the GCBS Board of Directors. Eight years ago, he started as a volunteer coordinator before moving up to vice president in 2021 and president in 2023.
“This is the first year we’ve organized the extra (fourth) year and the first weekend of October was great, with an excellent turnout. It appears our ticket sales are increasing so it should be busier over the next few weekends. Our goal for 2025 was increasing our social awareness to get more and more information on the Garden City Bird Sanctuary out there. The Sanctuary has been around for 30 years (established in 1995) but every weekend there are visitors coming that are lifelong Garden City residents but they say they never knew we existed. Thankfully this year we asked visitors to the Sanctuary to sign in – for the year we’re up 25% on visitor sign-ins. It’s great to see,” Brown said.
Volunteer slots for each night, capped at 40 people (mostly Garden City Middle and High School students), have already filled for October 24 and 25.
“We encourage people to come out and wear your Halloween costume, to add to the Haunted Hike experience. Bring friends and family over for this great time, just $10 per person, and check out the website, THEGCBS.org for all that we have going on,” he noted.
Village Trustee Jessica Tai attended opening night with her family on October 3 and said her children loved trying to “scare the scarers.”
Tai said, “The Garden City Bird Sanctuary is a hidden gem that remains unknown to many in the community. Just minutes away, it offers a peaceful retreat with tree-lined paths, colorful flowers, and even a small lily pond with the sounds of chirping birds. My family has enjoyed walks at the Bird Sanctuary, which feels worlds apart from the busy streets. Our favorite experience there is Haunted Hikes, as the nature trail transforms at night with ghostly decorations, eerie lighting and spooky smoke. We especially love the scary actors played by Garden City Middle School volunteers -- they bring the haunted stories to life!”
The spooky décor—complete with cobwebs, skeletons, and ghouls—is thanks to a dedicated group of community volunteers who unload and set up a shipping container full of Halloween decorations each year.
“We add to that inventory every year,” Brown explained. “The event gets set up with the helping hands of board members and volunteers. The scarers are locals who sign up, and we offer students at GCMS, as young as 7th graders, and the GCHS kids community service/volunteer hours so we sign those service letters at the end of each evening.”
Recently, consultants from *Brandstetter Carroll Inc. (BCI), who are developing Garden City’s 10-year Recreation Master Plan, highlighted the Bird Sanctuary as a model for natural
recreation spaces. During Town Hall meetings this summer, senior planner John Bucher noted strong resident interest in expanding walking trails across the village.
“We went through a Strategic Planning process involving the Board of Trustees, Rec. Commission, Rec. and Parks Department staff and our Steering Committee ... .One of the goals is ‘Increased Access to Natural Areas and Trails.’ Trails came up a lot, and it’s one of the things we’ve heard more about than anything else. As residents know, Garden City is mostly built-out so adding trails will be difficult. We do feel like with some of your recharge basins, there’s opportunities in those spaces like with the GC Bird Sanctuary. The village has some parks that are big enough to put some trails going around them, so as children play the parents/ grandparents can walk ¼ or ½ a mileloop around the park, adding things like that,” he said.
Brown agrees, noting that few Long Island communities have anything like the Sanctuary’s nine-acre forest.
“We are a 9-acre personal forest for Garden City, steps right off the street in the western section neighborhood. It’s a protected green space and the Sanctuary Board is working to maintain and manage it, to keep this moving forward,” he said.
Because the Sanctuary lacks electricity and water service, volunteers rely on four generators—purchased this year rather than rented—to power lights and sound equipment for the Haunted Hikes. The organization is working with village officials to explore installing per-
manent utilities in the future.
During the events, Garden City Police provide patrol support and flashing lights along Tanners Pond Road, Greenridge Park, and Somerset Avenue to ensure safe pedestrian crossings.
“The village has been great whenever we’ve needed any help or support, and they’re always happy to help out. Recently, because of the Recreation survey, we talked about expanding the Sanctuary’s open hours and the season to make the space more available to the public,” Brown explained. We’re a large, 9-acre lot but there is no electricity so we began a conversation, just as a first step to evaluate the basics of adding electricity and ways to expand GCBS’ metaphorical reach in order to function a little better.”
The GCBS promotes the Haunted Hikes through signs, flyers, social media, and email blasts. With Halloween falling on a Friday in 2025, Brown said this year’s series offers families a fun way to celebrate before the big night.
People can do the Haunted Hike, take photos, and enjoy the whole experience in under 30 minutes
“The built-in mini forest in Garden City has a terrific ambiance for this event,” Brown shared. “It’s just a great fun, family Halloween experience and people have their options here with the maze and the two paths, Scary and Not So Scary – there’s something here for everyone. What makes GCBS attractive as a nature preserve in general – stepping off the street and into the woods – really comes alive after dark, making it perfect for a Haunted Hike,” he added.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., to take action on the following matters:
1. APPEAL OF MARGARET NUGENT & DANIEL COLLINS for a one year extension of a previously granted (September 17, 2024) variance of provisions in Section 200-31 and 200-52 of the Village Code, to permit the erection of a 358 sq. ft. first floor side garage and 180 sq. ft. rear additions with 414 sq. ft. second floor above, and a 50 sq. ft. one story vestibule at the front (demolish 212 sq. ft. garage portion), and the relocation of 2 A/C compressors in the Mulberry Avenue front, at the dwelling known as 2 PRESCOTT STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 18, Lots 42, R-6 district) the granting of which would:
A. reduce the 30.0’ front yard setbacks to not less than: 1. 25.3’ in the Prescott Street front, and 2. 27.6’ in the Mulberry Street front ~ B reduce the 50.0’ accessory front setback for freestanding A/C equipment, to not less than 25.5’.
Building Department application # 2024-15649, John J. Viscardi, R.A.
*Pending application to be heard at October 28th, 2025, ADRB meeting.
2. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. DIMITRI PAPAIOANNOU, for a six month extension of an variance extension, granted at the September 17, 2024 meeting, originally granted (September 19, 2023), of provisions in Sections 200-15 , 200-31, and 200-52 of the Village Code, permitting the erection of 167 sq. ft. first floor addition with a 182 sq. ft. second floor and 91 sq. ft. open porch at the rear, and 44 sq. ft. portico, in the Kenwood Road front, with the installation of an additional A/C compressor in the side yard, at the dwelling known as 56 KENWOOD ROAD (Map of Country Life Development, Block T, Lot 365, R-6 district) the extension of such would:
A. reduce the 15.0’ rear yard setback to not less than 14.35’ ~ B. reduce the 25.0’ front setback to not less than 23.45’
C reduce both the 50.0’ front and 10.0’ plotline accessory setbacks to not less than 42.00’ and 8.16’ respectively.
Building Department application # ZBA-000188-2023, John J. Viscardi, RA.
*Note existing A/C compressor installed with variance granted April 23, 2002.
3. APPEAL OF ASSADULLAH MAYAM for a variance from provisions of Sections 200-15, 200-31 and 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of permits for the erection of a 41 sq ft front portico, and 10 sq. ft. rear entrance, while maintaining (3) A/C compressors in the side yard, of the corner dwelling known as; 23 TREMONT STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 8, Lot 72, R-6 district) the granting of which would;
A. exceeds the allowable building area of 1,875 sq. ft. or 25.0%, by not more than 279 sq. ft. (2,154 sq. ft. or 28.06%) ~
B. reduce the 25.0’ front yard setback from Tremont Street, to not less than 10.79’
C. reduce the 50.0’ accessory front setback from Locust Street to not less than 40.1’
D. reduce the 10.0’ plotline setback for freestanding equipment, to not less than 9.5’ Building Department application # 2025-17501, Dennis Oliver, R.A. *Building Area Variance of 27.3%, granted at the February 5,1985 ZBA meeting. **Pending application to be heard at October 28th, 2025, ADRB meeting.
4. APPEAL OF MARK & CORINNE DIPIERRO for a variance from provisions of Sections 200-15 and 200-31 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of a permit for the erection of a 31 sq ft Portico in the front of the dwelling known as, 12 WHITEHALL BOULEVARD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 86, Lot 33, R-12 district) the granting of which would:
A exceed the allowable building area of 1,723 sq. ft. or 20.0%, by not more than 196 sq. ft. (1,918 sq. ft. or 22.27%) ~
B. reduce the 50.0’ required front yard setback, to not less than 47.8’.
Building Department application # 2025-17538, Howard P. Curtis, R.A.
5. APPEAL OF ROBERT & CAROLE VALENTI for a variance of provisions in Sections 200-4 & 200-15 of the Village Code, allowing for issuance of permits, to erect a 282 sq. ft. roof over patio, at the premises known as 29 BROMPTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 78, Lot 30, R-8 district), the granting of which would:
A exceed the allowable plot cover of 1,500 sq. ft. or 25.0 %, by 310 sq. ft. ( 1,801 sq. ft. or 30.01%), on a 6,000 sq. ft. lot ~
B. reduce the 25.0’ rear yard setback to not less than: 1. 24.55’ to the proposed patio and roof ~ 2. and to not less than 22.74’ for the steps.
Building Department application # 2025-17547, Nicholas Feihel, R.A.
6. APPEAL OF JEFFREY & JANIE WENT for a variance of provisions in Section 20046 of the Village Code, allowing for the issue of permits, to erect a 462 sq. ft. second floor side addition, with an 89 sq. ft. second floor covered deck, at the dwelling known as 50 FENIMORE AVENUE (Map of Nassau Havens, Block E, Lot 50, R-6 district), the granting of which would:
A reduce the 10.0’ minimum, and 25.0’ aggregate side yard, to not less than:
1. 9.42’ minimum and,
2. 15.52’ aggregate.
Building Department application # 2025-17560, Douglas R. Vaggi, R.A. *Scheduled for October 28, 2025, Architectural Review Board meeting.
7. APPEAL OF FEDERICO MAZZEI for a variance of provisions contained in Sections 200-31 and 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits to erect a 46 sq. ft. front portico with 71 sq. ft. vestibule; the installation of a back-up
generator and (2) A/C compressors in the side yard, while constructing a 1,051 sq. ft. one story addition and 44 sq. ft. open porch at the rear (demolish 176 sq. ft. one story rear portion) of the dwelling known as 153 POPLAR STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 14, Lots 61, R-6 district) the granting of which would:
A. reduce the required 30.0’ front setback, to not less than 26.0’ ~
B. reduce the 50.0’ freestanding equipment setback, to not less than 42.0’.
Building Department application # 2025-17621, Barbara M. Ruggiero, R.A.
8. APPEAL OF RADU BRUMARIU for a variance of provisions in Section 200-15 and 200-46 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits to erect an 87 sq. ft. first floor front addition, the enclosure of a 55 sq. ft. enclosed porch at the rear, and the construction of a 1,011 sq. ft. second floor above, at the dwelling known as 117 PINE STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 32, Lots 50, R-6 district) the granting of which would:
A. exceeds the allowable building area of 25.0% or 1,950 sq. ft. by 143 sq ft (2,093 sq ft. or 26 83%) ~
B. cause vertical extensions of the existing 5.0’ minimum and 15.0’ aggregate side yards, where: 1. 8.0’ minimum, and 2. 18.0’ aggregate is required.
Building Department application # 2025-17628, PACS Architecture.
9. APPEAL OF GIUSEPPE & GINA IMBRIANO for a variance of provisions in Sections 200-15 and 200-46 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits, to erect an 897 sq. ft. first floor side and rear addition, with a 451 sq. ft. garage portion, and a 399 sq. ft. rear second floor (demolish a 553 sq. ft. one story portion), at the premises known as 194 WELLINGTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Central, Lot 2, Block 94, R-8 district) the granting of which would:
A exceed the allowable building area of 2,500 sq. ft. or 25.0%, by 366 sq. ft. (2,866 sq. ft. or 28.66%), on a 10,000 sq. ft. lot ~
B cause a horizontal extension of the existing 9.6’ side yard, where 15.0’ minimum is required ~
C. extend the 15.66’ side yard aggregate, where 35.0’ is now required.
Building Department application # 2025-17658, Leo J. Pyzynski, R.A. *Pending application to be heard at the October 28th, 2025 ADRB meeting.
10. APPEAL OF 162 WELLINGTON LLC. for a variance of the provisions of section 200-52.H of the Village Code, for the maintenance of (3) previously permitted A/C compressors installed in the side yard, of the dwelling known as 162 WELLINGTON ROAD (Lot 66, Block 20, Map of Garden City Estates R-8 district), the granting of which would:
A. reduce the 10 0’ plotline setback for freestanding equipment, to not less than 7 33’.
Building Department application # 2025-17778.
11. APPEAL OF JOHN & EVELYN MC KAY III for a variance of provisions in Section 200-46.C of the Village Code, for issuance of building permits erecting a 939 sq. ft. first floor rear addition, at the dwelling known as 110 ELEVENTH STREET (Map of Garden City Central, Block 10, Lots 5, R-20 district) the granting of which would:
A cause a horizontal extension of the existing 5.5’ minimum side yard, where 15.0’ is required.
Building Department application # 2025-17451, H. Bradford Gustavson, R.A.
12. APPEAL OF MR. HAO GONG for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-52.H of the Village Code, so as to permit the maintenance of a previously installed A/C compressor, in the side yard of dwelling known as, 98 BAYBERRY AVENUE (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 24, Lots N6, R-6 district) the placement of which has:
A reduced the 10.0’ plot line setback for freestanding equipment to not less than 7.0’.
Building Department application # 2025-17695.
13. APPEAL OF MR. WILLIAM & MRS. KYUNG CHUNG for a variance of provisions in Sections 200-15, 200-47 and 200-52 of the Village Code, to permit the erection of a 95 sq. ft. first floor addition to the rear, with a 1,815 sq. ft. full second floor addition, and a 31 sq. ft. porch extension to the front, with the installation of 2 A/C compressors at the side of the dwelling known as 4 PRESCOTT STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 18, Lots 46, R-6 district) the granting of which would:
A. exceed the allowable building area of 1,775 sq. ft. or 25.0% by 279 sq. ft. (2,054 sq. ft. or 28.92%)
B cause extensions vertically the 20.65’ rear yard setback, while horizontally reducing the 25.0’ required setback, to not less than 22.0’ ~
C. extend vertically the current 19.90’ aggregate side yards, where 21.30’ is required ~
D reduce the 10.0’ plotline setback for freestanding A/C equipment, to not less than 6.0’.
Building Department application # 2025-17832, John J. Viscardi, R.A.
*Area and rear setback variances, granted previously at the July 10, 1985 meeting.
** Scheduled for the October 29, 2025, Architectural Review Board meeting.
14. APPEAL OF SANDRO & ANNA SCACCHI for a variance from provisions of 20015, 200-46 and 200-52.H of the Village Code, to allow issuance of permits, for the erection of a 2213 sq. ft. first floor front and 783 sq. ft. second floor side additions, with a 42.0 sq. ft. front portico, and the installation of 2 A/C compressors in the side yard; at the dwelling known as 15 LAUREL STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 25, Lot 18, R-6 district), the granting of which would:
A exceed the allowable building area of 1,500 sq. ft. or 25.0%, by 246 sq. ft. (1,746 sq. ft. or 29.1%) ~
B. extend horizontally and vertically, the current minimum side yard of 6.0’ measured to the chimney, and 7.9’ to the dwelling, where 8.0’ is required.
C maintain the aggregate side yard of 13.94’ for the chimney and 14.94’ for the dwelling, where 18.0’ is required.
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Building Department application # 2025-17705, Daniel Fabrizi, R.A.
*Pending application to be heard at October 28th, 2025, ADRB meeting.
15. APPEAL OF MR. RYAN SOEBKE for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-
15, 200-46, 200-52-H and 200-61 of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 454 sq. ft. one story addition, and the conversion of a 57 sq. ft. garage portion to habitable space, at the dwelling known as 23 JEFFERSON STREET (Map of Stewart Manor, Block 23, Lot 61, R-6 district) the granting of which would;
A exceed the allowable building area of 1,500 sq. ft or 25.0%, by 160 sq. ft (1,660 sq. ft or 27.66%) ~
B. reduce the 25’ required rear yard, to not less than 20.83’ ~
C. reduce the 18.0’ required aggregate side yard to not less than 16.34’, with respect to the existing chimney ~
D. reduce the 10.0’ plotline setback for freestanding equipment, to not less than 6.0’
E not provide one off-street parking space.
Building Department application # 2025-17837, John J. Viscardi, RA.
*Scheduled for October 28, 2025, Architectural Review Board meeting.
16. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. HOWARD TARR for a variance of provisions in Section 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of permits for the installation of (2) A/C compressors in the side yard, and the installation of (2) driveway Piers in the front yard, at the dwelling; known as 27 CHESTNUT STREET (Map of Garden City
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NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of formation of Bloom Organic Hair Studio. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/29/2025. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as an agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Ritu Chauhan: 19 Farragut Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
East, Block 114, Lots 20, R-12 district) the granting of which would:
A. reduce the 10.0’ freestanding equipment plotline setback, to not less than 8.0’ for the A/C compressors ~
B. allow 2 driveway Piers on a plot of less than 100.0’ street frontage.
Building Department application # 2025-17780, John J. Viscardi, R.A.
*A/C setback variance previously granted at the June 17, 2025, meeting.
17. APPEAL OF MICHAEL & MARYELLEN MCNAMARA for a variance of provisions of Section 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of a permit, for the installation of 30.0’ of 4.0’ high estate style fence and gate, in the Wellington Road front of the corner dwelling known as 159 WELLINGTON ROAD (Map of Richlands, Block 21, Lot 34, R-8 district), the granting of which would:
A. reduce the 50.0’ front accessory setback, to not less than 34.9’. Building Department application # 2025-17920.END OF CASES
The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: October 7, 2025, Garden City, New York 11530, Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk
The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. People with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Kelly Galanek at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 18, 2025
Country Life Press might seem an odd name for a railroad station. It comes, however, from the name of the eponymous book printing facility established on Franklin Ave. by Doubleday, Page & Co. when they moved from New York City to Garden City in 1910.
When the facility was constructed, Chestnut St. and its RR underpass did not exist, nor did any houses in the East. The street and underpass were added in 1911 to connect the Central area to the new streets east of the railroad.
To make commuting easier for its city staff, the company asked the LIRR to add a station on its Hempstead branch, which it did much more quickly than anything could be accomplished today. Included was a brick station house opposite Damson St. which was reached via an elegant staircase just east of the underpass. The heated building contained a rest room and had a ticket agent, and Doubleday considered it “our station”.
When the trolley terminal for the LIRR Central Extension was moved from the Garden City station in 1922, a northward extension of the Country Life Press low-level platform was made over the underpass to a new terminal opposite Beech St. Patrons would now change trains at Country Life Press for shuttle service to Clinton Rd. station and beyond.
In 1953 the shuttle service was discontinued, and the track to the station removed. The Village acquired the Wye railroad area and began transforming it into a parking field. The southeast quadrant was reserved for commuters at Country Life Press, accessed only from St. James St.
South. The field was later converted to one large area and the southeast access points removed to prevent cutthroughs to Seventh St.
In 1968 the LIRR raised all its platforms to accommodate its new cars without stairs. The Country Life Press platform was shifted to south of the station house, as its roof overhang would otherwise be too low. A new sidewalk was installed on the west side of St. James St. S for those who
could no longer walk from the Wye parking field over Chestnut St. via the platform. The station house was also closed.
Since that time it has been suggested to reopen the building [owned by the LIRR] with access from the street side, to give the patrons of the station the same amenities, principally shelter and heat, as at the other stations in the Village. Modern security measures could prevent vandalism.
A grant would be necessary to do the work, however, similar to (but not nearly as much as) the $1 million grants obtained for renovating each of those other stations. The roof has now deteriorated to the point of letting water inside. It is a sad ending for a historic structure.
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One of the most heavenly experiences in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, is to visit Tam Coc (three caves), a peaceful valley set amid karst hills. Here, we are rowed along a gentle river between paddy fields and through the trio of caves on a traditional wooden boat where the oarsperson paddles using her legs and feet. It is inexplicable how the oarsmen (most are women) are able to maneuver.
The endpoint of this thrilling and gorgeously scenic water route is a Tran Dynasty temple where Saint Quy Minh Dai Vuong, an earth and water deity, and his wife are worshipped. It is mind-blowing to realize the temple was first constructed 1000 years ago during the Dinh dynasty.“The Temple contains four stone pillars, each of which is a piece of art that our forefathers left behind for posterity, but which remain a mystery, with clever, artistically carved patterned borders. The spirits were known to the ancients as Long (dragon), Ly (Qilin, a unicorn, part dragon, part horse), Quy (turtle) and Phuong (phoenix) – indeed, the four sacred animals we had seen during the Water Puppet cultural show in Hanoi.
This is our third morning on Discovery Bicycle Tours’ 12-day Vietnam cultural tour, and after a fabulous breakfast at the Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort, we travel by bus through the picturesque countryside. It will also be our first day biking in Vietnam.
After lunch at a local restaurant,
We continue biking and stop at a cemetery – one of many we see in these rice paddies. Phong tells us it is common for the families to build a tomb for their ancestors within their allotment.
Driving on the highway, we stop at one of several modern rest stops which also house handicraft shops employing people with disabilities. This one employs some 500 people and specializes in really fine embroidery (others specialize in painting, sculpture, lacquerware and other crafts)
We watch how they embroider these magnificent scenes that match a photo. The manager tells us it can take 2 ½ months to make one smaller embroidery, 4 months for medium sized and 8 months for large; 65% of the price goes to worker.
we pick up our bikes and set out on our first bike ride.
We cycle among the rice paddies and our guide, Nguyen Hong Phong, stops to explain the rice culture that has been so fundamental to Vietnam for 4000 years.We stop along our route to visit a community cemetery for war soldiers..
After pedaling through several villages set amid a landscape of magnificent limestone peaks, we reach Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009 during the first two imperial dynasties of Vietnam: the Đinh founded by Đinh Tiên Hoàng, and the Early Lê founded by Lê Đại Hành. When the Lê dynasty ended, in 1010, Lý Công U n, the
founder of the Lý dynasty, transferred the capital to Th ng Long (now Hanoi) about 60 miles away, and Hoa L became known as the “ancient capital.”
Here, we visit two temples - one dedicated to Emperor Dinh and the other in memory of Emperor Le –both with exquisite wood carvings.
At the entrance is the “stone dragon bed,’ where the king would have gotten off his elephant transport, walked the central path through the archway into the temple, while the mandarins entered through the sides.
In a feudal society, when a king passes away, they build several mausoleums so people don’t know where his actual body is buried – those that buried him are killed to keep the secret.
We stay for a second glorious night at the magnificent Emeralda Resort, sprawling like its own village with a palace-like entrance, outdoor and indoor pools, kids club, restaurants, and rooms the size of apartments. I get in a swim before enjoying a fabulous dinner together at the restaurant.
The next morning, we head to Bai Tu Long Bay for an overnight cruise on the Dragon Legend.
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BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of October 12-18, 2025
After a long, hot summer, these beautiful and cool October evenings are just made for stargazing!
Midway up in the northeastern sky after dark at this time of year lies the constellation of Cassiopeia. Seeing an ancient Ethiopian queen there will challenge your imagination, but finding five stars that outline the letter “W” on its side (or the number “3”) will be a cinch.
Just below lies the constellation Perseus, home of the annual Perseid meteor shower. This region of the sky represents the rescuer of Andromeda, Cassiopeia’s daughter, from the great sea monster Cetus. Again, you’ll find that trying to outline this brave fellow among the stars will tax your creativity, so just look for a couple of strings of stars like those that appear in the accompanying illustration.
Deep within this star grouping lies one of the prettiest sights in the heavens: the Double Cluster of Perseus. If your sky is clear and dark, you might be able to spot this celestial gem as a faint fuzzy patch of light with your unaided eyes. If you’re unable to find it right away, try a “star hopping” technique to help you out.
First, find the “W” of Cassiopeia. Simply trace its two nearly vertical stars and extend that line downward about twice that distance. Still have trouble seeing it? Maybe another astronomical trick will help. Don’t look directly at it but rather slightly off to
the side. Surprisingly, this averted vision technique allows us to see extremely faint objects in the heavens. Prehistoric stargazers had pristine skies and almost certainly spotted this object, but had no idea what they were seeing. It wasn’t until around 150 B.C. that stargazers officially catalogued it. The ancient Greek scientists Hipparchus and Ptolemy wrote about the
sight but referred to it only as a “nebula” or “cloudy spot,” one of the half dozen or so they knew at the time. Aim a small telescope toward this region, and you’re in for a treat the ancients couldn’t even imagine. The cloudy spot seen by the eye will explode into a stunning view of hundreds of sparkling stars that are clumped into two separate clusters. Astronomers today know this Double Cluster as “h and chi Persei,” as well as by the catalogue numbers NGC 869 and NGC 884. The easternmost of the pair (NGC 884) is slightly larger but contains fewer stars -- about 150 or so -- while NGC 869 is physically smaller but contains about 200 stars.
The pair lies some 7,000 lightyears from us; this means that the light you see with your eye, binoculars or telescope began its journey in our direction long before the ancient Egyptians began building the pyramids!
Though they appear quite close to one another, the clusters a few hundred lightyears apart and linked by the all-pervasive force of gravity. For decades, astronomers have examined their chemical and physical properties and have learned that these stars are relatively young -- most likely less than 13 million years old.
Whether you’re viewing with binoculars, a small telescope or just the unaided eye, the Double Cluster offers quite a sight on these pleasant autumn evenings!
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BY MARY HUNT
At the time, it seemed like a good idea. But going for the minimum payment option “just this one time” turned out to be the worst mistake of my life. The day I opened that door and walked through it, I altered the course of my life.
I reasoned that I didn’t have enough money to pay the credit card balances in full, so what was I supposed to do (oh, hear me whine)? I’d catch up next month and pay everything down to $0 before my husband found out. All I needed was a little breathing room.
And with that, I made a 180-degree turn and headed down the road to financial devastation.
What was an option the first time I made only the minimum payments soon became my only choice. I deceived myself into believing even though I didn’t have enough money to pay for things now, somehow I’d have enough to pay for them later. I believed that banks and department stores wouldn’t lend me this much money if they didn’t know that I could afford it -- and wasn’t that a nice surprise. It took 12 years to ruin my life, putting me in danger of losing my marriage, my family and my home. The only thing that
stopped me was that I ran out of credit.
With both of us unemployed and having just received notice that our home was scheduled to go into foreclosure, I arrived at the end of myself.
Owing more than $100,000 on all of my handy credit accounts -- and all of them in default -- there was no more credit. No more options. I was out of hope with nowhere to turn. It was in the darkness of fear and despair that I realized what I’d done to myself, my husband and my family. Through my remorse and pain, I turned to God and made this promise: I would pay back all of the debt no matter how long it took or what I had to do, if I could only keep my family and my home.
For the next 10 years, I did exactly that. I never worked so hard in my life. Overnight I turned into a cheapskate -- frugal beyond the legal limit, I’m sure. I worked every kind of job I could get my hands on. I developed a payback plan. I became a giver and a saver even while deeply in debt. After 10 years and $88,000 repaid, I was restless. This was taking too long. So, as just another way to raise funds, I decided to try my hand at writing a subscription newsletter with the goal to help others do what we were doing. That was in 1992. It wasn’t an overnight success,
but almost. And in the process, I developed a passion to learn all I could about personal money management.
Here’s an example: My very first step was to make a vow that I would only buy groceries that I could pay for with cash (no checkbook, no plastic allowed). Wow, that was like throwing a bucket of cold water in my face. I had a new awareness of what things really cost. I had to keep track of what I was putting in my grocery cart. The next step came quickly: I had to find a way to spend less to buy what we needed so I could walk out with cash in my pocket.
Finding ways to do that put a big smile on my face and gave me the confidence and the desire to take another step. And another and another.
It took 13 years to pay back a whopping credit card debt of more than $100,000 (an amount that would be closer to $300,000 in 2022 dollars), but we did it -- one cost-cutting hack or tip at a time. For years now we have been completely debt-free. What joy and financial freedom we now enjoy! Debt-free truly is the way to be.
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sources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.”
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BY CLAIRE LYNCH
Columbus Day is on October 13 and we remember Christopher Columbus’ vision and perseverance as he explored new worlds. Born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451, Columbus was an explorer and navigator who made four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.
Christopher Columbus’ father was a shop owner in a small seaport town of Genoa on the Mediterranean Sea and Columbus’ three brothers worked in the shop. They were wool weavers and the family assumed that Christopher would also work in the shop. He had different ideas, however. He longed to go out on the sea and explore new lands.
Looking out at the water each day, Columbus dreamed of finding another route to the West which would allow them to resume their trade with the East. At this point in time Genoa’s trade with the East was blocked because the Ottoman Turks had captured Constantinople one year after Columbus was born. Genoa’s economy suffered because of religious differences that caused the blockade. Columbus watched the trade ships that passed through his town each day carrying exotic goods from the East like silk, tea, cotton and gold.
The members of the European aristocracy found it hard to afford their shipments of peppercorn and clove, however. By the 1400s, when navigational equipment had improved to the point that long-distance sailing became possible, the kings and queens set out to change the balance of world trade by funding spice-hunting missions of their own.
For years Christopher Columbus felt the sea calling him and he studied books and maps to prepare for his time on the open seas.
Records indicate that as a boy Columbus’ only formal education was in a monastery where he learned mathematics and Latin but there aren’t many details about that. Most of the books at that time were written in Latin. Later,
he took it upon himself to study astronomy, geography, navigation and cartography.
Columbus didn’t want to just read about the world in books, he wanted to explore the world up close and personally. He learned about navigation from working on different ships and working with other sailors.
He was especially interested in westward voyages. Columbus had learned of the legendary Atlantic Ocean voyages and sailors’ various reports of land to the west of the Madeira Islands and the Azores.
Acquiring books and maps, Columbus studied Marco Polo’s location for Japan - 1,500 miles east of China - but that was incorrect. He also accepted Ptolemy’s underestimation of the circumference of the Earth and the overestimation of the size of the combined continents of Europe and Asia which stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Due to these incorrect assumptions Columbus believed that Japan was about 3,000 miles to the west of Portugal which was a distance that could be sailed in the vessels of the time. His idea was further supported by the suggestions of mathematician and cosmographer Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli of
Though Columbus was wrong about the number of degrees of longitude that separated Europe from the Far East and about the distance that each degree represented, he took advantage of the trade winds and that was a primary reason why he and his crews successfully navigated the Atlantic Ocean.
Christopher Columbus enlisted the support of King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I of Spain for his voyage to the new land. They negotiated a contract with him which they never expected him to cash in on because they thought that his voyage would not be successful.
Columbus initially lobbied Portugal’s King John II, but he refused Columbus’ request because he thought it would take much longer than Christopher Columbus did. Columbus then lobbied at the Spanish court for seven years and was turned down by Queen Isabella.
Columbus also sent his brother Bartholomew to the court of Henry VII of England to ask if the English Crown would sponsor his expedition but he was captured by pirates along the way and he arrived too late. France wouldn’t fund Columbus’ voyages, either.
Eventually King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain changed their minds and agreed to fund Columbus’
voyages and Columbus bargained with them over what he was to receive from the expeditions.
The negotiation resulted in a document which became known as the Capitulations of Santa Fe. Some of the major perks included power: he was to be named Admiral of the Ocean Sea and governor of all lands he discovered - and money - he was to get 10 percent of whatever he found.
Three ships were bought by Columbus for his historic voyage. He also hired the crews and made sure that such provisions as food and drink were on board. Tools were a necessity so Columbus checked all that. He and his crews also brought the barrels, crates and boxes needed to bring trade goods back to Spain.
On August 3, 1492, a half hour before sunrise, they set sail from the little town of Palos in the southwest corner of Spain. The boats were the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. Christopher Columbus, the captain, sailed on the Santa Maria which was the largest of the three ships. They sailed west for 72 days.
On October 12, a lookout on the Pinta named Rodrigo de Triana, spotted land at about 2 a.m. and he immediately alerted the rest of the crew with a shout. At last the Pinta touched the shore of an island. Columbus thought he had reached the Indies. He named the island San Salvador which is an island in the Bahamas that’s southeast of Florida. They had reached the Americas under the sponsorship of the Spanish kingdom of Castile.
By sailing west Columbus thought he could reach the east, to India, China and Japan. He didn’t realize that the huge continents of North and South America lay to the west - between Europe and Asia.
Recognizing Columbus’ enormous discovery, the second Monday in October is a federal holiday.
Happy Columbus Day to all!
BY CHARLYN FARGO
Most of us know we probably need to cut back on the added sugars we consume, but how do you do that when you have a craving for something sweet?
These days, the average American eats an estimated 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day. A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health states that added sugar consumption worldwide is at a “pandemic” stage. Research shows a clear association between eating too much table sugar and higher risk for tooth decay, Type 2 diabe-
tes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
An answer for some has been to use more artificial sweeteners. The Food and Drug Administration has declared all sweeteners on the market to be safe; however, they have been under scrutiny by other groups. Consumers have turned to more natural sugars, such as honey, maple syrup, molasses and coconut sugar. The truth is that sugar is sugar, whether it comes from sugar cane or a tree, and as sugar, it is high in calories.
Should you try other sweeteners?
Stevia is a well-known natural sweeten-
er, derived from the leaves of the stevia plant. It has no calories and no nutritional value but is sometimes blended with sugar alcohols, like erythritol. Monk fruit extract is another zero-calorie natural sweetener. The best sweetener is the one you enjoy eating. But like sugar, have them in moderation.
How can you tame a sweet tooth?
It’s best to try for moderation rather than cutting out sugar completely. Aim for cutting back to six teaspoons a day
BY TOM MARGENAU
In the 1960s, Bob Dylan released an album called “The Times, They Are a-Changin’.” I seriously doubt that the troubadour was thinking about Social Security when he wrote those ballads. But I can tell you that the times sure are a-changin’ at the Social Security Administration. And time will tell if those changes are for the good.
I’ve heard from more than a few friends who still work for the SSA. And most of them report that morale is at an all-time low. The agency’s new commissioner, appointed by President Donald Trump, is really shaking things up. I was initially inclined to sympathize with my friends, and I planned to write a column critical of the changes. But upon further reflection, I’ve decided to withhold judgment. I’m going to wait and see how things play out.
More about the changes in a minute. But first, let me point out that during my 32-year career with the SSA, I went through probably 10 different changes in leadership at the top. And I can tell you that each new commissioner comes in saying that he or she is going to shake things up and make things better. And I guess that’s really no surprise. After all, espousing change is just the nature of leadership. Everybody who comes to power, whether it’s the president of the United States or the president of the local Chamber of Commerce or the Commissioner of Social Security, says he or she is going to do things differently (and supposedly better) than the old leaders.
But Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano is really shaking things up. For example, a lot of former administrative people have been moved into frontline positions, mostly being put on the phones taking claims and answering questions from members of the public who call the agency’s toll-free number (800-772-1213).
I’m guessing many readers of this column would say, “That’s good. We need fewer bureaucrats and more frontline people.” And that may be true. But I’ll just give you the other side of the coin by discussing a department within the Social Security Administration that I am most familiar with. It is the Office of Communications. It essentially did what its name implies -- it “communicated” Social Security messages to the public. For example, it created and produced about a hundred different publications that are provided free of charge to the American people that explain all the various Social Security programs. Another department within the Office of Communications answered the hundreds and hundreds of letters and emails from the public that came into the agency’s headquarters every day. Another branch provided liaison services with members of Congress.
Anyway, the Office of Communications, which formerly had over 200 employees, is now down to about 20. Everyone else has either been furloughed or is now on telephone duty. I guess we’ll just have to find out if and how those publications will get produced and if those letters and emails will get answered.
And I’m guessing Commissioner Bisignano thinks Artificial Intelligence (AI) might be the answer. And maybe he’s right. I simply don’t know enough about the new technology to have a strong opinion one way or the other. But I will share this. Occasionally, I will do a Google search on a specific Social Security topic. And as those of you who do routine
Google searches know, the first answer that always comes up is an AI answer. And so far, I have been impressed by the AI answers I get on Social Security matters. They have always been accurate.
So now, having briefly discussed just a few of the changes happening at the Social Security Administration, I’m going to spend the rest of this column waxing nostalgic about the “good old days.”
I spent a good bit of my early SSA career as what the agency called a “field representative.” While the major SSA workforce sat at desks all day and took claims from people who came into a local Social Security office, field reps went out to remote locations and set up shop for a day, usually in a senior center or some other public building in these far-flung towns.
For example, in the late 1970s, I was the field representative in the Everett, Washington Social Security office. Our service area was interesting and varied. It ran from islands in the Puget Sound to little hamlets in the Cascade Mountains.
Once a week, I would get on a ferry just outside of Everett and take a trip over to Whidbey Island. There, I would go to the senior center in Langley and open up my little mini-Social Security office. I would spend the day helping young people get Social Security cards and helping old people file for Social Security benefits. After spending 5 or 6 hours there, I would head back to the ferry with my briefcase stuffed with filled-out applications and forms.
Then the next day, I would drive up to a little Cascade mountain hamlet called Skykomish, Washington, and start the process all over again. A couple days later, I’d be off to another island (Camano Island).
A few years later, I found myself as the field representative in the Social Security office in Boise, Idaho. Boise’s service area was huge -- a big chunk of south and central Idaho. So there, I found myself taking overnight trips to distant locales. For example, I would leave Boise on a Tuesday morning, drive north a hundred miles or so and set up shop for the rest of the morning in Cascade, Idaho. After taking care of the local townsfolk there, I would continue driving north for about 3 hours or so to the resort town of McCall, Idaho, with a majestic mountain setting right on an alpine lake, The next morning, I would set up my little mini-Social Security office in a senior center.
And as a field representative, I even made “house calls,” going to the homes of people who were housebound but needed help with Social Security matters.
All these memories bring a smile to my face. I think of my time as a field representative as the “good old days” of Social Security. The service we provided was phenomenal! The Social Security Administration was always winning awards for superior customer service.
But that was then, and this is now. Today, with the internet and cell phones and artificial intelligence, I guess it makes no economic sense to be running around from hamlet to hamlet and house to house. But it’s also too bad. We’ve lost a way of doing Social Security business that I think was something special.
Still, having waxed nostalgic, I’m crossing my fingers that a new Social Security Administration, with fewer administrative people, more frontline personnel, and help and an-
swers from AI “bots,” will win public service awards in the future.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the
books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
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The courts in NYS, under certain circumstances, are required to appoint a fiduciary (guardian, receiver, executor, etc.) to handle the sale of real estate. The individual or attorney is required under Part 36 of the NYS Court system based on constraints and procedural rules that govern in choosing and selecting real estate professionals to be approved. However, there is no New York State law that universally requires a lawyer to use a “Part 36” real estate broker/agent” (or any particular broker) in every case involving indigent individuals, nursing home residents, or decedents’ estates. It generally occurs when a court is appointed and gets involved in handling the process.
• Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge governs “Appointments by the Court” (e.g. guardians, receivers, counsel, appraisers, property managers, real estate brokers) when a court is involved in appointing someone to manage or dispose of property.
• When a fiduciary is appointed under Part 36, the fiduciary (or the court) must comply with certain rules about retention of professionals (e.g. attorneys, real estate brokers) and oversight.
• The explanatory note to Part 36 indicates that Part 36 generally applies to appointments compensated by private parties—and may not apply in the same way to appointments compensated from public funds.
Thus, in scenarios where the court is supervising the sale of property through a court-appointed fiduciary, the lawyer or fiduciary may be constrained by Part 36 rules in selecting and approving a real estate broker. Basically means that a Broker must be chosen from the Part 36 data base of Brokers.
When a Part 36 fiduciary (e.g. a guardian, receiver, or executor under court supervision) seeks to retain a real estate broker (or other professional), that broker is considered a “Part 36 appointee” and is subject to the rules in Part 36.
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for women and nine teaspoons for men, or about 10% of total calories, as recommended by the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines. Make swaps little by little rather than adopting an all-or-nothing mentality with sugar.
The bottom line? Over time, try to limit consumption of added sugars. Practice
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
Some relevant constraints include:
• The court must evaluate the qualifications of candidates for such appointments.
• There are rules about disqualification, compensation, reporting, and oversight of appointees under Part 36. New York Courts
• The rules aim to guard against abuses — e.g. “lucrative designations of secondary appointments” — by requiring judicial oversight and limits.
• In short: in court-supervised matters, a lawyer (or fiduciary) cannot simply pick any real estate broker; they must adhere to the procedural rules set out in Part 36 (if it applies). But that is not the same as a general obligation that in all real estate transactions involving indigent persons or nursing home residents, a lawyer must use a Part 36 broker.
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• If a private individual (or private attorney) handles the sale of a real property not under court supervision or without a Part 36 appointment, those Part 36 provisions typically wouldn’t apply.
• If the lawyer is not acting as a court-appointed fiduciary, but as counsel for a private party, the lawyer’s professional obligations would derive from general real estate law, fiduciary duties, and ethics rather than Part 36.
• Part 36 does not always apply when fiduciaries are compensated from public funds, or in certain categories of appointment.
• Indigent & nursing home individuals: Being indigent or being in a nursing home does not, by itself, trigger Part 36. Only when the court appoints someone (guardian, receiver, etc.) to manage or dispose of property under judicial supervision (and where Part 36 is applicable) would the Part
mindfulness when you eat a piece of candy or cake. Rather than having sugar daily, save it for a special occasion. Substitute fruit for that cookie, and over time, cravings will lessen.
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36 rules about retention of real estate brokers come into play.
• Deceased persons: For an estate, if the executor or administrator is handling real property, absent court supervision or a Part 36 appointment, the executor’s duty is to manage the estate under the Surrogate’s Court laws and fiduciary obligations, not under Part 36. If the court appoints a receiver or sells property under supervision, then Part 36 might apply to the selection of professionals.
So the bottom line is: there is no sweeping statutory requirement in New York that a lawyer must use a “Part 36 broker” in all such circumstances. But yes, in certain court-appointed fiduciary contexts under Part36, the selection of real estate brokers is governed by Part36 rules.
This is a somewhat complicated issue and can cause stress, worries and misunderstandings if you if you do not have any knowledge or are not well versed. Since I am not an attorney and cannot offer legal advice, I suggest speaking with yours. Most important, it is those individuals who have no will, trust or even the newly approved (Dec. 2024) A Transfer on Death (TOD) deed that allows real estate to be transferred to the heirs without going through the Probate process. These documents are critically important. Some 65% of those who owned real estate in 2024 didn’t have a Will.
So a word to the wise, get off your butt and do something today. If you need any non-legal advice or if you do not have an attorney, feel free to call me anytime for a referral.
Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 43+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned 3 significant designations:
National Association of Realtors Graduate Realtors Institute (what I consider a Master’s degree in real estate).
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Yield: 1 cake
2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 egg whites
Tuxedo frosting
3⁄4 cup sour cream
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1⁄2 cup salted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1) Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter and flour, or spray, a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of your stand mixer. Mix or whisk to combine.
2 ) Add the egg whites, sour cream, melted butter, oil, milk or buttermilk, and vanilla, then mix until combined. Do not overmix.
3 ) Pour the batter into the
3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (Start with three, see how you like it, and add more if you like it sweeter)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon heavy cream, if needed
prepared cake pan. Bake 28 to 32 minutes.
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turf field would provide. Garden City is a proud sports town, and we need to provide the tools for our kids to continue these proud traditions.
Jeff and Jenny Polizotto
Create opportunities for children
To the Editor:
I am writing in strong support of installing artificial turf at St. Paul’s field. This improvement would greatly benefit both the athletes and the children in our community.
An artificial turf field would provide a safe, consistent playing surface that can be used year-round, regardless of weather. Unlike grass fields that become muddy or uneven, turf allows for more practice time, fewer cancellations, and less risk of injury on the uneven grass fields. It also reduces maintenance costs and conserves water – benefits for both St. Paul’s and the environment.
Most importantly, this enhancement would create more opportunities for kids of all ages to be active, healthy and engaged in sports. It would be an investment not only in athletics, but in the well-being of our entire community.
Michael & Samantha Bennett
Turf at St. Paul’s
To the Editor:
I am writing in support of a turf field at the St. Paul’s Athletic Complex. As a kid who grew up in Garden City and moved back here to raise my kids, this field is a monumental step. A step in the right direction for the youth athletics program for this great town. As a village with a proud and successful athletic tradition, we owe it to our children and future generations, to invest in the tools they need. This village is a special place worth investing in. Let’s make the right choice and move this project forward.
Peter Boyle
To the Editor:
I wanted to reach out and let you know that I am in support of turfing St. Paul’s. My girls have used St Paul’s for years for both soccer and lacrosse. The current condition of the fields are not great. A turf field would alleviate the holes in the grass and the draining issue.
Tom Wheeler
To the Editor:
I am a life long Garden City resident. I was born and raised in the town. I am now raising my family in the town. My children are ages 11, 13 and 14. They all play sports - mainly soccer and lacrosse. I am in favor of a turf field at St. Paul’s. My children would benefit greatly from this. I hope the town votes in favor of turf which would be a great asset for our children and youth sports.
Michelle Trillhaase
To the Editor:
I am in support of creating new turf fields at St. Pauls. Our town needs additional options for all of the youth sports teams.
Jessica Brantuk
To the Editor:
There are so many reasons for and against adding a turf field at St. Paul’s. The reasons that both sides cite all have merit to at least those individuals so it would be wrong to just disqualify either side’s arguments but like all decisions some people will be happy and some will be upset, that is just how most decisions play out in life. If we can reduce or minimize concerns we should, but eliminating everyone’s concerns is just not possible. We all take risk every day, some risk in life is unavoidable. Options exist to reduce environmental concerns, limits on timing can reduce light concerns,but not moving forward does nothing to help the thousands in our town who need more opportunity. Opportunity to play more, whether that is because it’s safer in the rain or because it gets dark at 5pm in the fall, it’s more opportunity to be with friends working as a team and not alone looking at a screen.
This isn’t solely about placing children or sports above all other concerns—it’s about recognizing that investing in youth recreation and health is a fundamental community responsibility, alongside education, safety, and infrastructure. Our children deserve the same opportunities available in surrounding towns and we can do so responsibly.
Greg Rossi
To the Editor:
As parents who regularly travel across Long Island and beyond for our children’s games and tournaments, it is obvious to us that Garden City’s current fields and facilities are very often subpar compared to those of other towns. Considering the exceptional level of athletic competition that we foster here and the amazing athletes we produce, this is unacceptable. The proposed turf field at St. Paul’s is a chance to change that - and the benefits our children stand to gain are too significant to overlook.
Youth athletics have never been more important as an alarming and increasing number of our young population settles into an unhealthy, inactive, screen-dominated lifestyle. The CDC reports that only 24% of children aged 6 to 17 get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity, while childhood obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s, now affecting nearly one in five. This is more than a health concern - it’s a societal one.
One of the most effective ways to combat this trend is by making sports more accessible and enjoyable for all kids. Upgraded athletic facilities, including a modern synthetic turf field, play a key role.
A 2010 UC Berkeley review found that natural grass fields offer only 300–816 playable hours per year, while synthetic turf fields can support 2,000–3,000 hours under similar conditions. Analyses by Montgomery County, MD (2024) and the Sports Turf Managers Association confirm roughly triple the usable hours for turf, since grass fields must close for rest and weather recovery – a limitation that’s been significant at the St. Paul’s fields in recent years. Simply put, more playable hours mean more practices, more games, and more opportunities for kids to be active.
But the benefits go far beyond physical health. Numerous studies have shown that children who participate in sports are more likely to succeed academically, have higher self-esteem, and develop critical life skills like collaboration, perseverance, and leadership. According to a study published in the Journal of School Health, high school athletes are more likely to attend college and score higher on standardized tests than their non-athletic peers.
There has been a lot of recent debate about the potential dangers of the materials that comprise a modern synthetic field. Federal research from the EPA (2024) and CPSC (2008) has found that while turf materials contain measurable chemicals, exposure levels during normal play are low and below established health concern thresholds.
When weighed objectively, the health, developmental, and community benefits of year-round active use substantially outweigh the limited and manageable material risks, making a synthetic turf field a sound, evidence-based investment in long-term public well-being.
It’s all of our responsibility as a community to make decisions that give our children the tools they need to thriveon the field, in the classroom, and in life. A new turf field (dare we say, one with lights) at St. Paul’s is more than just an upgrade, it’s a long-term investment in our community’s future.
Lisa and Neil Vendetti
To the Editor:
I am writing to express my strong support for the installation of a new turf field at Saint Paul’s Recreation Center. As a member of this community and a parent of children who actively participate in local sports, I have seen firsthand the growing need for additional quality athletic facilities in Garden City. Currently, our community has only one turf field to accommodate a wide range of sports and activities. With the increasing number of children involved
in extracurricular programs—ranging from soccer and lacrosse to football and field hockey—scheduling has become increasingly challenging. Fields are often overbooked, and weather conditions frequently render grass fields unusable, leading to cancellations and lost opportunities for our youth.
A new turf field at Saint Paul’s would not only alleviate these scheduling pressures but also provide a safe, durable, and all-season surface that supports a variety of recreational programs. This investment would benefit children and families throughout Garden City, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and community spirit year-round.
Saint Paul’s is an ideal location, both geographically and logistically, to serve as a central hub for youth sports and community recreation. Adding a turf field there would strengthen Garden City’s long tradition of excellence in athletics and ensure that our facilities meet the needs of the next generation.
Thank you for your consideration and for your continued commitment to enhancing the quality of life in our community. I urge you to move forward with this important initiative for the benefit of all Garden City residents.
Laura and Zachary Herrera High demand for turf field
To the Editor:
I am a senior at the Garden City High School and am writing in support of the turf field project at St. Paul’s Recreation Complex. I have been practicing and competing at St. Paul’s for as long as I can remember; it is 5 minutes down the road from me and has always been a constant even though I have played many different sports. Now that I am older I find myself coaching there at least 3 days a week. St. Paul’s has been and continues to be a second home for me and for many of the athletes in this very athletic town.
In spite of that, it is no secret that it has become increasingly difficult, and expensive, to keep maintenance up on all of the fields. In addition to this, there is an increased need for turf as the sports world evolves. Demand for use of the turf at Community Park has dramatically spiked in recent years and it is like this all over the country. St. Paul’s needs to evolve with the times in order to continue to support athletes in Garden City. It only makes sense that the most beloved and used sports complex in Garden City should have a turf field; it will help keep and grow St. Paul’s reputation as a historic landmark and incredibly useful complex.
I can speak for many when I say that this improvement will be just that: a way for younger athletes to learn and thrive, while maintaining tradition and history. Though some critics of this plan think that the turf may actually be
detrimental to the health of Garden City athletes, I disagree and can say I have credit to do so. A common trepidation of turf is people thinking that this will increase the amount of injuries such as ACL or achilles tears. However, this is untrue. The reality is that injuries like this can happen anywhere and unfortunately, even when you least expect. I have played countless games and practices on turf my entire life, but I tore my ACL sophomore year on a basketball court. This isn’t to say that athletes should go in fear of something devastating like this happening, but just that the environment is only a fraction of an injury like this. Other factors such as rest, health, shoewear and warm-up are so much more significant.
In sum, I believe that athletes growing up in Garden City should have access to the modern opportunities and privileges that this incredible town provides, like I did. But due to the changing sports world, this now should include a turf field. It makes perfect sense that a very heavily used and adored town landmark such as St. Paul’s would be perfect for the job.
Michaela Molgano, GCHS ‘26
To the Editor:
In June, our Town of Hempstead Board “rezoned” the 72 acre Coliseum property to include Gambling as a legal use. Say No to the Casino asked the Town Board what was planned. No answer was given. At a packed hearing, where resident after resident begged the Town Board to reconsider, the Board passed the rezoning in front of a stunned crowd. The room erupted in a chorus of shouting and boos, as our supposed representatives willfully ignored their constituents. To date, no information about future plans for the Coliseum property has been forthcoming. A slew of taxpayer financed mailers from the Town of Hempstead are completely silent on this topic. What are we getting? What is planned? The Town Board did not legalize Gambling at the Hub without a motive - - so what is the motive? (Hint: no information will come out before the election.)
As the election draws near, call on candidates to reverse the Gambling zoning at the Coliseum. Ask the candidates what their vision is for this property? Are they willing to keep commercialized Gambling out of Nassau County? As you listen to campaign rhetoric, remember that casinos dramatically increase crime rates, and the problems they bring result in higher taxes for the host municipality. You can’t campaign on lowering taxes and fighting crime as you usher in a Slots Casino at the Hub. We need to hold our candidates and our
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Designated point trustee on St Paul’s, despite the Village having a duly elected Mayor, Trustee Muldoon now says in regards to St Paul’s, “The first step you will need to do is to eventually provide people with real drawings and real ideas, so people would actually know what they will be paying for and then make their final decisions about it. The drawings would have to be prepared, for residents to see what they could get for their tax dollars – that’s the only way you get to the firm numbers from the ballpark numbers, and eventually it would go out to bid. Then you look at federal and state preservation grants; all the possible ways to get money to fund a project at St. Paul’s or somewhere else. From that we would be able to see who else can contribute to the scope, with ranges in costs,” he noted. So after hundreds of thousands of dollars and 18 months we need to start all over, again? Apparently, according to Trustee Muldoon, the residents cannot envision a room with a golf simulator in it, a room with yoga mats or a room with a mirrored disco ball for the “teen dance room.” We need, according to Trustee Muldoon, “drawings for residents to see what they could get for their tax dollars” despite the fact that that is exactly what we have been getting from the Alliance in one postcard after another for years. After 30 years, 15 different BOTs, 100’s of individual trustees, Trustee Muldoon feels his own unique financial expertise and deal making ability, unlike all of Trustees before him that have explored grants, many MBA’s and lawyers, he alone will bring in “federal and state preservation grants”. After almost two years of Trustee Muldoon’s time on the BOT and his St Paul’s Committee, these grants are still not identified, still unnamed, amounts available still unreported, still no list of the covenants or restrictions attached to said unnamed grants, that to make any difference will need to be worth $10,000,000’s to meaningfully reduce the $159,000,000 plus this project will cost. Let alone a yearly Operations and Maintenance number that will clearly be in the high seven figures.
I believe it is now fair to ask: Has the St Paul’s building become what is right for the residents and the Village, or about particular Trustees egos, ala Captain Ahab?
The majority of residents who voted in the survey “not to support” the three different versions of Truste Muldoon’s Adaptive Reuse, should finally realize beyond a doubt that despite that Trustee Muldoon and other BOT members have repeatedly stated, “we will let the residents decide”, that this BOT has no
intention of keeping that pledge.
Think about it: this group of eight trustees knowingly, or negligently, used fake costs as documented by our former Mayor, https://www.gcnews.com/ articles/did-2023-committee-stack-thedeck/ , spent months showing us hundreds of videos of Minton tiles, doors and wainscotting with enough lemon pledge to smell on 7th street, “secret” tunnels and sub-basements, and all the while avoiding photos of the most dilapidated parts of the building. Worst of all, cynically and undemocratically, would not allow a simple “demo” or “façade” box on a multi-page survey, and still lost. Yep, they manipulated the poll every which way against all of BCI’s advice, AND STILL LOST!!! And now, this group of eight wants a “do-over?
On the absolute largest financial decision this village will ever make, one large enough to literally destroy this village’s financial stability for decades, these 8 Trustees individually and in totality have broken their pledge to the citizenry to “let the residents decide” and have made it clear that they care not what the taxpayers think.
Like their fake “senior tax exemption” this group has misled the residents again.
Facts matter.
Donald MacLeod
To the Editor:
As referenced in last week’s GCN article on p. 3 there was a productive meeting of like minded resident for the purpose of discussing demolition, its potential aftermath as well as troubling financial concerns should a preservation project eventually move forward despite the result of the recent survey. Actually six former Board members participated during the meeting at which ideas for moving forward post survey to effect a realistic, financially prudent use solution for the space at St. Paul’s property.
Also in this past week’s GCN was the front page article “Survey Spurs Debate” ( continued on p. 40) in which Trustee Muldoon is quoted at length making some startling statements. At the last Board meeting he said that the “ first step” towards providing residents with “real ideas” and costs is for some unnamed person or group to provide “ drawings” as a step from ball park costs to “real costs” for a project. So then were his own estimates unreal especially a mere 10% cost contingency?
Whoa Nellie! Wasn’t the BCI survey followed by the Board drafted St. Paul’s survey that step? And didn’t that step demonstrate there was insufficient support for ANY of the Board devised options and that the survey evidenced residents’ strong inclination not to support any of the options? It appears Trustee Muldoon is pretending their
BOT survey never happened making his repeated “I listen to residents” mantra ring quite hollow. Let’s not forget Trustee Muldoon was part of the six Trustee group that spent months coming up with their handcrafted survey deleting demolition and facade from the survey which provided NO instructions as to how to express those choices as a preference. And of course provided no cost information whatsoever about demolition/park or facacde.
In a bit of chicanery the Board, using taxpayer funds, just mailed postcards to residents claiming “importantly the survey also invited residents to voice dissent or suggest alternatives ensuring that those who disagreed with all of the provided options could still make their opinions and concerns known.” Isn’t that statement 10 pounds of blarney in a 5 pound bag? The only instruction about expressing an opinion about demolition was done via a paid ad placed by concerned private citizens in the GCN. The failure of the Board to even print the word “demolition” within the survey displayed contempt for residents, especially the 41% who voted for demolition in the Oct. 2023 Poll.
The Town Halls held last Feb and on Mar. 6. featured cost estimator/ Trustee Muldoon. Then Trustee Muldoon didn’t post his cost support info until March 28 when the coast was clear from comment by then Mayor Flanagan whose term was expiring. Certainly Trustee Muldoon had ample opportunity after talking to numerous anonymous experts and support providers to select drawing from prior reports or illustrations from the plethora of material that the Alliance had repeatedly showcased. Remember the barrage of Alliance postcards to residents, the most recent one urging survey respondents to choose adaptive reuse including 3 illustrations of repurposed space. It was his choice to post numerous videos that related to the building rather than present drawings or illustration So it would appear Trustee Muldoon is not giving the residents credit for any memory or spatial awareness -the ability to imagine what the interior would look like when a violin player or card player or an attendee at a meeting went to a room chosen for those uses.
If residents express opinions that they do not want preservation because of cost or lack of need or lack of confidence a 22.5k pop. Village can or should attempt such a huge and costly undertaking, then painting the rooms a different color or putting in better furniture or lighting doesn’t change anything. It just means this Board faking amnesia wanting a start over although it was their biased survey backed by their Board and Trustee Muldoon spearheaded presentations that got us where we are -- preservation failed to obtain support in spite of all the advantages it was
given! The Village has policies prohibiting door to door sales pitches so further pitches of what have been the full spectrum of unsupported options in the survey should be similarly treated.
Please as well remember the Preservation Trustees declared the Oct.2023 Poll a victory for adaptive reuse, a 61% victory, only by including facade votes in the total. Yet behind the scenes the Mayor’s Committee in Aug. 2022, F. McDonough and others had plotted to hang facade around the FABGC Board members’ necks. And several of the Committee later emailed about facade- that it was NOT a form of preservation! Yet they were more than willing to take credit for votes they were not entitled to. (These emails were disclosed by previous Mayor Flanagan last March 28- see GCN article and go to https://tinyurl.com/stpaulsemails.)
It is abundantly clear this Board has disregarded resident sentiment that preservation options should not be further explored. The Oct 2023 Poll simply asked if residents wanted preservation should be further explored. It has, it failed to garner necessary support as BCI declared. So let’s move on and demolish the building and construct a park, a worthwhile, doable, cost conscious, flexible and mutable solution!
S. G. Gorray
To the Editor:
The spin masters are at it again. This week, we received the October issue of “Inside Garden City” which is a glossy village publication. The front page headline (St. Paul’s Survey Reveals Divided Opinions) was misleading, as was the section called “Key Findings” on page 1.
Let’s stop pretending that there is meaningful resident support to save this building at any cost. All three proposals were soundly rejected in the survey of village residents - that is a fact. The characterization of Option A (Adaptive Reuse) as “the most popular single choice” with 40% “likely to support” was just more misleading spin, as it failed to note that 53% were unlikely to support. We have been told time and time again that because demolition received 39% of the votes in the Opinion Poll, it is now off the table. Adaptive reuse should be viewed exactly the same way and should be off the table. The residents have soundly rejected this proposal, even with a suspect project budget of just $68 million. We all know by now that given a binary choice of demolition vs. adaptive reuse, demolition would be the choice by a wide margin. But options for St. Paul’s have never been presented in that manner. It has always been clouded by facadism, mothballing, etc. The survey was clear in one regard - residents are unwilling to accept the large tax increases needed to save the building in
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any fashion.
It is time to take the building down and replace it with green space that we can all enjoy.
Leonard Peters
New slant re: St. Paul’s
To the Editor:
St. Paul’s: I doubt you’ve heard this song before. Let me suggest a so far unexamined argument. But first, an engineer and a fan of good architecture, I support the efforts of so many of my fellow Garden City residents demanding fiscal clarity – and sanity – regarding St. Paul’s. I’ve read some of the convoluted arguments regarding results of the recent survey. But statistics are no better than the integrity of the underlying survey. If that survey was intended to gauge whether St. Paul’s should be repurposed or demolished, it failed, not due to honest error but because of a deliberate bias favoring preservation: that’s simply dishonest.
Re my take on the building: St. Paul’s clearly was modeled on an English, Religious, Boys’ Boarding School. What do we know about such schools and their provenance? A lot. Back in 1840 England a certain Mr. Dickens hearing reports of schoolboy abuse in such schools decided to investigate. One result: Charles’ novel, Nicholas Nickelby.
Over the next almost 200 years, other respected authors chimed in including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, George Orwell, Evelyn Waugh, all reporting the same deliberate abuse: misguided attempts to “build the character” of mostly upper class children. Did Christopher Hitchens embark on his road to atheism when sent to such a school at age 8? Closer to home, a close English friend of many years attended one: same story.
So why on earth are we thinking of preserving a building tied to that tradition? Preserve a monument to schoolboy abuse and a class system of social and economic inequality? Not to mention the related thirty – plus years of inept Garden City governance?
We should get rid of St. Paul’s ASAP. Remove the huge financial and psychic toll the building has over the years has taken on us. What to put there instead? As a start how about that building in town, arguably of national significance, designed by the same architect who designed the Jefferson Memorial? An exemplar of “form follows function.” Why do we sequester it at the end of Seventh Street?
After 30 + years of trying we haven’t yet agreed on a “function” for St. Paul’s. We should instead view its replacement as a great, forward - looking opportunity to enhance the town’s heritage!
Jon Mulford
Can we please move on?
To the Editor:
“...promised that they would finally resolve the St. Paul’s conundrum and would adhere to the will of the people.”
The above quote is from The GC News. August 2022! Like the Great Pyramid of Giza, St. Paul’s still stands. And stand it should. Lighted at night and fenced for safety. And though not a ‘wonder of the world’, what is a wonder is why those in this elected local government waste their time -- and our tax dollars on consideration after consideration. Each more fatuous than the last. St Paul’s? To quote The Beatles, “Let It Be.”
Anthony Parks Rose colored glasses
To the Editor:
I received today a flyer from the Village of Garden City having a cover article: St. Paul’s survey reveals divided opinions. This board of trustees only sees what it wants to see, and what it wants to see is a glimmer of hope for the resurrection of St. Paul’s by skewing the survey results of the three options in a favorable light. They also state that residents had the opportunity on the survey to provide alternatives other than the three written proposals.
The truth of the matter is that there were no written counter proposals or questions other than the carefully worded ones provided by the board. There were also no instructions on the survey form as to how to let your true feelings be known except to write them in somewhere or anywhere on the form and by voting the board’s written proposals down. This was done by over 50% (which makes up a majority of the residents) who made it quite clear that they would not financially support any of the board’s recommendations. The answer to the survey should be clear, if there’s no financial support then there is no St. Paul’s Adaptive Reuse, Partial Replacement, or Mothballing.
Bob Orosz
To the Editor:
Over the past 35 years, there have been numerous attempts to revitalize the Cathedral School of St. Paul, but all have been unsuccessful. This has understandably led to growing frustration among some residents of Garden City. However, instead of succumbing to despair, the community can take an important lesson from history—specifically, the demolition of the original Penn Station in 1963.
In hindsight, the decision to tear down Penn Station is considered one of the most regrettable mistakes in New York City’s history. Nevertheless, it ignited the city’s preservationist movement, which has since worked to protect New York’s historic buildings, providing residents with a vital link to their past and a better understanding of their
present.
One notable success of this movement was the preservation of Grand Central Terminal in 1994. Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis played a crucial role in this effort due to her advocacy and celebrity status. She later expressed the essence of the preservationist cause with poignant clarity when she remarked, “We are the only country in the world that trashes its old buildings. Too late, we realize how very much we need them.” This statement prompts a thought-provoking question: What if Grand Central Terminal had faced the same fate as its downtown counterpart?
The Cathedral School of St. Paul, an “old building” worthy of preservation, is increasingly seen as a liability. We must resist this perspective and understand that the building’s historic significance is more about our moral responsibility than financial concerns, though those cannot be entirely overlooked. If we do not address these issues, Garden City risks a future that may feel empty and lacking in character.
Thus, the question for Garden City residents is: Should they wait until after St. Paul’s demolition to realize the magnitude of their irreversible mistake? If the answer is no, they must commit to the vision of saving the building and preserving its legacy for future generations. By doing so, the Cathedral School of St. Paul will reclaim its mission and honor the community it once served so well.
Constantine E. Theodosiou, Co-Author,
Garden City: The First 150 Years (Arcadia Publishing) Why no action?
To the Editor:
In good conscience, how does the GC Board of Trustees sleep at night knowing that they are advocating for a developer instead of the residents.
The subdivision of 111 New Hyde Park Road should have been included in the moratorium. However, the BOT was ill-advised not to include it.
The big question is Why?
It’s been established that a temporary moratorium was needed as we have a growing problem. Our neighbors 700 + have signed and supported a petition opposing the subdivision.
Why aren’t you listening?
I appreciate the hand holding responses from the BOT.
Nevertheless, as I see it, you can either be part of the problem or part of the solution!
Suzanne D’Ambrosio Disappointed in letter publication
To the Editor:
I was thoroughly disgusted with the last letter on page 48 by Patrick A O’Rourke.
See page 50
On September 25th the Garden City Kiwanis Club held a Recognition Night. Above, Kiwanis President Patrick Curry with Val and Joe Giacinto and their Certificate of Appreciation for Karaoke Night.
From page 20
28-year-old man on October 7 for allegedly driving with a license revoked for a prior DWI, five additional suspensions, failing to yield to police, speeding in a school zone, passing a red light, and unsafe lane usage.
On October 7, Garden City Police investigated unauthorized transactions made against a victim’s credit card account.
Officers responded to a residence on October 7 for a report of an open door, later determined to have been left open accidentally.
A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged October 7 with driving with a suspended license and registration, and with uninsured operation.
Firefighters and police responded October 7 to several calls, including one alarm caused by steam, another by vaping smoke, one by a water issue, and a report of a suspicious odor in a home.
Van hits overpass
On October 7, a large van struck the Chestnut Street train overpass. The driver was charged with disregarding bridge clearance signs.
It's always great to give back as a team! The Thunder Walker 9s came together during one of their bye weeks for their annual charity event. This year, they packed 75 activity bags for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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From page 49
Not only did he present comments that were most likely out of context -- he ended with the inference that Charlie Kirk got what he deserved.
Absolutely disgusting. Shocked that you published this letter.
I know you have stated in the past that you need to be neutral ... but ..but... but... I just can’t find the right words to describe how disappointed I am in your decision to publish O’Rourke’s hateful words.
I hope you hear from other outraged residents and consider making some kind of apology in your next edition. The letter should have ended with his comments about our schools not lowering flags to half staff. The rest was hateful.
Allison Sparacino
To the Editor:
I read with great interest and appreciation regarding the history lesson provided by the author of “American flag history lesson” which appeared in last Friday’s Garden City News. After reading the missive, it was obvious the political bent of the author. He went far beyond the discussion of when the
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American flag should be lowered to half mast.
On September 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump ordered a proclamation as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk. It stated the flag should be flown at half mast upon all public building and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations and on on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until September 14, 2025. It should be noted that not flying the flag at half mast is not a criminal offense and suffers no legal penalty.
My letter to the editor simply pointed out the discrepancy within our village. The village lowered the flag to half mast while the Garden City Schools under the direction of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sinha ordered the flag to remain at full mast. This only shows the divide that exists in our country and more specifically, within our village. We are fortunate to have excellent teachers within our district as reflected in our reading and math scores. However, as a former Garden City graduate, I question the leadership of our schools.
John Appelt
Thomas Bacich (54) fires the snap to Brendan Benn (12) as the Trojan offense advances on the Generals’ line.
Garden City 46 - MacArthur 7
The first scoring drive under Friday night lights at MacArthur consisted of five rushing plays by Justin Baiker (#11), Anthony Asaro (#14) and Merit Ruckh (#23). Ultimately, Asaro eased into the end zone and Mark Escher (#89) found the uprights for the extra point.
The defense commanded by Zach Olson (#77), Jake Brown (#55) and Gus Galli (#24) forced MacArthur to retreat and did not give up a single yard. Ruckh showed his versatility by sacking the quarterback then returning the punt into MacArthur territory.
Quarterback Brayden Robertiello (#17) orchestrated a 45-yard play with a quarterback keep and a series of rushing plays by Asaro who broke through multiple tackles to find the end zone again. Extra point by sophomore, Escher.
Only 2 yards were released by the Trojans, with a dominating tackle by Owen Andersen (#20) who pushed the quarterback into his own camp. When the offense took the field, Robertiello and Asaro steadily marched the ball to the 50 yard line. Kosta Walsh (#26) opened a lane for Robertiello to add to the score. Escher’s extra point was good.
The defense went to war when Justin Baiker (#11) denied a pass, Andrew Dengler (#43) stopped a quarterback
sneak, and Olson stopped a running back to make it 4th and 5. The Generals made an unexpectedly bold call to forgo the punt, and it paid off for them. It was their only score of the game.
The Trojan response was immediate. Ruckh returned the kickoff to the 45-yard line. Angelo Cupani (#44) scored on the next play. The next opportunity to score was a quick quarterback keep by Robertiello.
The Generals slowly plodded down the field with key defense moves by Andersen, Max Siragusa (#25), Luke Aggripina (#75), and Will Mattice (#33). Walsh intercepted a pass and the Trojans scored with another successful quarterback keep by Robertiello running 50 yards into the end zone.
MacArthur’s next opportunities were thwarted by Ryan Haniffy (#10) who tackled a runaway General on the Trojan 18-yard line. Gianluca Ingrassia (#30) prevented a score just shy of the end zone.
By week 4, the Trojans’ unstoppable offense amassed 175 points (averaging 43+ points per game), and the show-stopping defense kept their opponent to an average of 7 points per game. Saturday’s game is at 1 p.m. at Warren King Field where the Trojans will have “all hands on deck” for the Mepham Pirates. Go Trojans!
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Wolfgang Ullrich, AJ
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hold the defensive line, stopping the Generals’ advance cold.
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All smiles after a big win!
In front: Callum Weber, Matthew Marchese.
Second row: Christian Trapani, Nick Mackiewicz, Tristan Bilello, Joe Banks.
Third row: Ollie Zelaya, Jonathan Sagistano, Cooper Quinones, Tommy Vitez.
Back row: Coach Joe Marchese, Assistant Coaches Brayden Bilello and Jackson Weber, Coach Rob Weber.
The Garden City Vipers continued their highly successful fall season with a 7-6 come from behind win over the Plainview Hawks.
Tristan Billelo started for the vipers and pitched phenomenally into the fourth inning where Callum Weber picked up the pitching from there, pitching the last three innings. Both pitchers would finish the day with five strikeouts. The resilient Vipers refused to go down without a fight. Callum Weber (2-2, 2 runs scored, 2 RBI and four stolen bases) would tie the game at 1 in the second. However, in the top of the fourth the Hawks found their offensive ways putting up five runs. The Vipers, however would chip away. After a single by Billelo and a walk by Jonathan Sagistano, Weber would single both home. Following a walk by
Tommy Vitez, Cooper Quinones would knock in Weber to make it 6-4. In the fifth the Vipers would strike again, following base hits by Matthew Marchese and Christian Trapani, both Marchese and Trapani would steal home tying the game at 6. In the bottom of the sixth Jonathan Sagistano would take the game into his own hands, following a walk, he stole second and then stole third and home to send the home team into a raucous celebration.
This was best all-around game the Vipers have played all season. The defense was led by catcher Joe Banks who not only caught a great game, he caught two Hawks trying to steal home and likely saved the game for the home team. The Vipers at 2-2 will play for a playoff spot at 4 p.m. on Saturday at community park.
The Islanders at a practice session this week.
BY TONY SENA
The New York Islanders home opener is this Saturday October 11th against the Washington Capitals at 7:00pm at the UBS arena. The Islanders have worked and skated hard during their training camp which was held at the Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow. The team is looking to greatly improve their record over last season and they now have an exciting new first round draft pick, Matthew Schaefer, who will help anchor the defense and the power play.
Following a practice session this week, team Captain Anders Lee spoke with the media and said that "the team is ready to start the season and we're looking forward to the home opener and seeing the fans out there." Last weekend, the Islanders took part in a team building activity out east in the Hamptons and they held a practice session at the new Ed Westfall ice rink in Peconic Bay. Let's get out there on Saturday night and cheer our team on, Yes! Yes! Yes!
The girls’ soccer team took on the Wantagh Warriors last Saturday in a non-league game, a fellow first place team in its respective conference. The Lady Trojans entered the contest missing 3 starting players in juniors Sydney Rhein, Lia Costa and Madsie Patrickakos, along with key defensive player junior Amelia Scianablo. This shortage gave Coaches McCauley and Flaherty ample opportunity to tap into their bench, and the girls rose to the occasion.
With less than 2 minutes off the clock, senior Katie Horn sent a free kick from the right sideline into the box. After pinballing around, the ball found senior captain LeeLee Gaffney on the left side of the box, and she blasted a lefty finish into the far upper corner for a 1-0 lead. For the remainder of the first half and most of the second half, the girls clung to their lead with gritty play up and down the roster. Junior Ali Bennett, filling Patrickakos’ big cleats at center back, did an outstanding job in her unfamiliar position. Sophomores Zoey Wood and Courtney McClelland stepped up with strong performances, along with freshman Lyla Hessler, who put her speed on display several times to create offensive opportunities. Fellow freshmen Stella Trillhaase, Audrey Donahue, and Emily Bennett played tough, hardnosed soccer on this unseasonably warm October day, which tested everyone’s stamina throughout the tight contest. Juniors Isabelle DeNoto and Kelsey Kern, along with sophomore Madison Mejia, took advantage of their increased minutes with solid play and cool poise under pressure.
Garden City pressed Wantagh with multiple scoring opportunities as they attempted to push the lead to two, including a near miss by junior Sienna Castellano 15 minutes into the second
half. A through ball lead to a head on collision course with Wantagh’s goalie, who came off her line to challenge. Castellano was upended by the charging keeper, and channeling her inner Simone Biles, followed the near miss with a graceful cartwheel. While the athletic move was a perfect 10, the score remained 1-0. That is until Wantagh got even with 22:01 remaining in the game.
A deep pass into Garden City’s box found the head of their 6-foot striker, who knocked it into the back of the net for a nearly indefensible game leveler. The match ended in a 1-1 tie, but there were plenty of positives that the Lady Trojans left the field with, most notably that the roster depth was on full display that Saturday afternoon.
The girls travelled to Port Washington on Tuesday evening for a rematch with the Vikings. The Lady Trojans beat Port 2-0 in their second league game of the season and were seeking to double them
up. Unfortunately, the girls received surprising news from their senior captain goalie Marissa Patrissi only the day prior. Patrissi, Garden City’s 5th year starter, will miss the remainder of the season due to an injury. But the girls didn’t let the terrible news throw them off kilter as they rallied around their capable backups in Shannon Walsh and Riley Hansman. Walsh started the game and Hansman finished it knowing that their teammates would step up in support, and that they did. With only 3 minutes off the clock, Sienna Castellano slipped fellow junior Anna Olcott through the defense, who finished to the far post with her right instep. Port, unbowed, responded a minute later with a fine cross from their right wing to their striker, who one-timed it into the upper goal to knot the game at one. But then it was all Trojans from there on out. At the 34:22 mark, senior LeeLee Gaffney found Castellano for a strong lefty finish to the far post. At the 31:41 mark, Gaffney hit captain Brianna Ciccone on the left side of the box, who striped a
perfect low pass to senior right back Ciara Hegarty, who knocked it home for her first career goal. At the 23:30 mark, after clearing from their defensive end, Ciccone sent a rainbow pass over the top of the Port defense. Gaffney developed a head of steam, gathered the ball, and outraced two defenders who couldn’t keep up with the lightning fast forward. As the Port goalie came off her line to challenge, Gaffney made one final deft move to her left and banged in Garden City’s 4th goal. The Lady Trojans rounded out their scoring for the day with a beautiful header from freshman Stella Trillhaase off a right corner by Ciccone. Port Washington could muster nothing further against Garden City’s stingy defense, outside of a meaningless breakaway goal with a minute remaining. Once again, the GC girls showed the depth of their talent by strong play from the entire roster. They boarded the bus home with a 5-2 win, and a 7-0-2 conference leading record. Up next…..perennial foe South Side.
The Boys Varsity Soccer team recorded three more wins this past week to bring its overall record to 12-1 and conference record to 10-0, as well as added four new scorers. The week started with a non-league away game against Catholic powerhouse St. Anthonys followed by home games against Sewanhaka and Glen Cove.
The first game was Saturday night under the lights at St. Anthony’s beautiful facilities in Huntington. The Friars came into the game with a 9-0 record having outscored their opponents 35-3 and were determined to keep their unbeaten streak alive. The Trojans had other ideas and came out strong with early control and pressure leading to an Ollie Williams goal nearly five minutes into the game. The boys kept at it with multiple crosses and several through balls and the score could have been 3-0 at the end of the first half
if not for the strong goal keeping for St. Anthony’s. In the second half the Friars generated more offense but the continued strong play of the back four of Fargione, Koester, Egan and Cooper coupled with Michael Karcher’s solid goalkeeping with five saves kept St. Anthonys off the scoreboard. Senior Jack Shorr added an insurance goal late in the game as the Trojans crashed the box and the Friars defense could not clear the ball. A great effort by all the boys in the 2-0 win!
Next up was a home game on Saturday against Sewanhaka High School. Earlier in the season the Trojans beat the Ravens 6-0 so Coach Cutter decided to rest his starters and give his second line the start of this game, as this was a great opportunity for more of the juniors and sophomores to get live playing time. Junior Gianluca Damiano had a big game with a hat trick and
sophomore Will Buccellato scored his first two goals of the season. Additional goals were supplied by junior Henry Koester, senior Sebastion Toro and senior George Curth. Final score 8-1.
On Tuesday, the Trojans had their second meeting of the season with the Big Red of Glen Cove High School – this time at home. The boys came in confident after their string of recent victories and wasted no time in controlling possession but ran into a challenging defense and strong goalkeeping from the Big Red. That was the case until the final three minutes of the first half when Gianluca Damiano scored off a rebound and thirty seconds later Senior Dylan Fisher drilled a goal from the right side. In the second half Gianluca scored his second goal of the game,
junior Collin Gibbons scored his first of the season and Jack Costa added another goal. Final score 5-0.
At this point in the season the Trojans have outscored their opponents 48-8 and the goalkeepers, led by Michael Karcher have made 46 saves. Demonstrating the depth of the team there have been 17 different players that scored a goal and 17 different players with assists. Even with all their success the boys face some real challenges in the week ahead including a Thursday night game against Conference AA2 number two Mepham at Farmingdale State College and a Saturday afternoon non-league game at Rutgers University against the Nationally Ranked #1 St. Benedict’s Prep. Let’s go Trojans!
between two defenders to Jack Schorr. The ball hit Schorr in stride, he beat the two flat footed defenders and whipped a shot past an outstretched keeper and GC had the insurmountable 2-0 lead and a ticket to the finals on Sunday morning.
As the final whistle blew on Saturday the boys knew they had one more test to complete their season long journey. After months of training and battle tested with 22 straight wins that included 17 shutouts the boys and their coaches were on a mission, bring the State title home to Garden City for the first time.
Boys Varsity Soccer team with clinic participants!
Once again, the Trojans faced a team in Clarnece that approached the game as many opponents have, contain the GC attack, allow time of possession to favor the Trojans but try to not allow good scoring chances. As with the previous day, the Red Devils played with only one man up front and ten behind the ball giving Garden City about an 80-20 percentage of ball control and several quality chances to get the opening goal.
for the Trojans was a through ball from Profeta that just missed connecting with Jack Costa in the box. The first half ended nil-nil.
the box and with only the keeper to beat he was taken down from behind and awarded a penalty kick in the 50th minute of play.
GardenCityhadnumerouschances but couldn’t come up with the first goal. In the opening twenty minutes the Trojans had several dangerous corner kicks but an active Clarence keeper kept them off the scoresheet, either coming off his line to punch the ball out or being in position to grab the ball off the heads of the taller GC forwards.
Perhaps the best chance for GC came in the eighteenth minute as Woodbine shook his defender in the box and one touched a ball that just cleared the bar.
For Clarence, their one and only scoring chance of the opening half came on a counterattack in the seventeenth minute as they pushed two men up field. With a good cross to the corner of the 18 yard box, the Clarence forward fired a shot to the opposite corner of the goal that went just wide as Pupke was able to close down the shooters angle.
After an inspiring half-time talk with coach Paul Cutter, he emphasized that the game was there for the taking and the boys couldn’t continue to have so many chances without pushing one in. He implored the boys to raise their intensity, bring more urgency to the field and continue doing what they’ve done all season.
On Thursday, October 2, the Boys Varsity Soccer Team and their coaches hosted a soccer clinic at the Community Park Turf Field for 2nd through 8th grades. Over 120 boys attended the clinic and rotated through several drills to improve their skills in passing, possession, shooting and defense. It was a great opportunity for the kids to work on their skills in the middle
Watson approached the ball and drove a strong shot towards the corner, but the Red Devil keeper guessed right and made the save. Watson didn’t give up on the ball and without hesitation struck the ball into the open net for the goal that put GC up 2-0.
had the Trojans going 554 minutes without giving up a goal, and it raised the angst of the many GC fans that travelled to Middletown.
of the fall season and a great way for the Varsity players to relax from their challenging schedule. The weather was beautiful, and everyone had a very enjoyable afternoon and left hoping for
Cutter’s words were quickly translated to the field as the team scored in under two minutes gone by in the half. Controlling the ball off of the tap off, GC got the ball into the box and with bodies crashing, Justin Woodbine was able to push the loose ball past an out of position keeper for the opening goal of the game. Garden City celebrated but kept their game faces on as they inched closer to their ultimate goal.
The Trojans had several more good scoring chances in the next 15 minutes as the shot total continued to climb in their favor at 23-3. Woodbine shot just wide of the post, Charlie Koester sent a free kick into the box for Jack Klein that was headed on goal and Profeta sent a couple of corner kicks into the goal area, but none connected for the important third goal.
more clinics in the future. Thanks to all the players and coaches and the parents that organized this terrific event!
In the last five minutes of the half, GC continued to attack and had two good chances, both with Luca Profeta on the ball. The first was a free kick from Profeta from 25 yards out that couldn’t connect. And the second, and last chance of the half
With Clarence looking to generate more offense to get back in the game, the middle of the field started to open up for GC. This played right into the Trojan game plan as the open space allowed them to control the ball with their quick passes and good touches on the ball.
The insurance goal came off the foot of Nassau County scoring leader Myles Watson as he deftly worked the ball into
Garden City didn’t allow the Red Devils any room in the final minutes of play, and they secured the first NY State title in school history. And the players and coaches were finally able to celebrate loudly having accomplished what they had started in the summer months.
As the game entered the final fifteen minutes, Clarence began pushing more players into the attack and had a good chance that Ian Pupke closed in on and forced the shooter to go wide of the goal. But with under six minutes remaining in the game Clarence made the game interesting. Attacking down the right sideline the ball was crossed into the middle and a Red Devil player was able to avoid the GC defense and with a quick one touch shot pushed the ball passed Pupke to make the score 2-1. The goal was the first given up by GC in the playoffs, official scoring
All that was left was a very happy ride back to Garden City, and with a GCPD escort the team bus was able to deliver that title on 7th Street to the many parents, friends and residents on Sunday afternoon. The season was truly an historic run for the team and coaches, as they finished their perfect season with a 23-0 record. Specialmentionshouldbemade of the excellent coaching and dedication to the team from head coach Paul Cutter with assistants Luke Connolly and Mike Lind, team managers Ryan Cappello and Henry Schnell, athletic trainer Anthony Navaro and Athletic Director Ed Ramirez (GCTrojanNation).
Congratulations especially to all the seniors, many of whom have been with the team for the past two or three seasons.
Garden City Field Hockey (GCFH) celebrated Youth Day in its second regular season meeting against Manhasset. The youth enjoyed early Halloween treats and an outstanding display of field hockey.
GCFH remained undefeated after notching its second regular-season victory over longtime rival Manhasset. This season, the Trojans have won in regulation, in an overtime 7-on-7, and in an overtime shootout. While goalkeeper Shea McGovern’s save on a penalty stroke didn’t decide the game outright, it proved to be a defining moment — lifting her teammates and deflating Manhasset’s momentum.
A penalty stroke in field hockey is a one-on-one opportunity in which the attacker shoots from seven yards out with only the goalkeeper defending.
Garden City held a 1–0 lead thanks to consistent midfield play from Emily Racich and a goal from captain Cat Suau when Manhasset was awarded a penalty stroke after a collision between a Manhasset attacker and McGovern.
In the skirmish, McGovern appeared to have covered the ball — a violation, as the ball must remain freely moving at all times. The GCFH coaches argued the cover call to no avail.
With both teams watching from the 25-yard line, the Manhasset attacker
Elle Maher, Eloise Pizzi, Abby Loeven and Aubrey Dossena run through the highfive line!
flicked the ball high to the left, but McGovern reacted quickly, batting it down to the turf. The Garden City sideline erupted. Suau later added her sec ond goal of the game, and despite multiple penalty corners, Manhasset managed just one score as GCFH completed a regular-season sweep of its rival.
Last season, Manhasset swept Garden City in the regular season, only
for GCFH to avenge those losses in the Nassau County Championship. As this year’s regular season winds down in late October, another Garden City–Manhasset showdown in the Nassau County final could be looming. Fans from both schools are already anticipating the next chapter in one of Long Island’s most storied field hockey rivalries.
GCAA intramural basketball registration for the 2025–2026 season is now available at https://registration. teamsnap.com/form/35999. Please register early to lock in the rates of $140 for the K/1st grade clinics and $175 for intramural games (2nd–8th grades.) Late fees of $25 will apply after October 31s. There are also limited spots for each grade and with over 800 participants, as GCAA expects to reach capacity.
The GCAA intramural basketball season starts on Saturday, December 6th and runs thru early March (12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, and 2/28). Playoffs for older grades will be played on 2/28, and concludes with Championship Saturday on March 14th. GCAA rosters, schedules, standings, and clinics are easy to follow via the
GCAA Basketball website starting in late November.
Games will be played at St. Paul’s and our anticipated schedule for the 2025-2026 season is as follows:
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Clinics, Boys and Girls
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: 2nd Grade Boys
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.: 2nd Grade Girls
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.: 3rd Grade Girls
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.: 3rd Grade Boys
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.: 4th Grade Boys
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.: 5th Grade Boys
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.: 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.: 6th Grade Boys
7th/8th Grade Boys Games: Time varies (Friday nights)
7th/8th Grade Girls Games: Time varies
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The Garden City market is showing renewed energy this fall! Inventory was up 23% from August, with new listings jumping 50% month over month - giving buyers more choices just as rates improve. September pending sales held steady and closed sales ticked up slightly, a great sign that demand in Garden City remains strong!
As always, we are here to help you navigate the market and make your next move a success!
The U10 Titans hosted the Wantagh-Seaford Sharpshooters at GC Community Park this past Saturday afternoon for a thriller of a game - taking the lead early, falling behind late in the second half, and ultimately coming away victorious, winning 4-3.
Early in the first half, the Titans took the lead 1-0 with a goal by James Dailey, assisted by Timothy Berroya. Very quickly after, Dailey passed the ball to Patrick Mitthauer for a goal to put the Titans up 2-0.
Battling back, the Sharpshooters tied the game at 2-2 before going into the half. With momentum on their side, the Sharpshooters then took the lead early in the second half, 3-2.
It was a hard-fought battle throughout the rest of the second half. The Titans showed excellent resolve - with just 8 minutes to go in the game, Patrick Mitthauer stole the ball at midfield, drove down the field and scored, tying the game at 3-3 and shifting the momentum back toward the Titans.
With about a minute left in the game, Alexander Virzera stole the ball from
a Sharpshooters midfielder. After dribbling down the field, Virzera crossed it to the middle to Patrick Mitthauer for the score, giving Mitthauer a hat trick and the Titans the lead!
Excellent effort at midfield and striker by James Kelly, Christian Bentley and Christopher Wyremski kept control of the ball and the pressure on throughout the second half.
Jack Boettcher, Colin Thomas and Henry Ceriello did a fantastic job on defense, limiting the shots on goal in the second half.
All that, plus the combined efforts of Luke Linchitz (first half) and Alex Nicdao (second half) in goal were enough to get the Titans a win. Patrick Mitthauer & Alex Nicdao were both named game MVPs, Mitthauer for completing the hat trick and Nicdao for a heroic first-time performance in goal for this fall season.
Next Game: Garden City Titans take on the Uniondale Dragones Saturday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. at the Jerusalem Avenue field in Uniondale.
Every great story deserves a fitting finale. Trafalgar House, the storied home of Nelson DeMille in Garden City, has officially turned the page with a new owner. Our literary-inspired marketing strategy brought strong interest and swift success -proof that with the right agents and the right narrative, we can help you move to your next chapter.
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