The Garden City News (10/17/25) by Litmor Publishing

Waldorf eighth graders raise funds for South Sudan

Eighth-grade students from The Waldorf School of Garden City held a Walk-a-Thon at Hempstead Lake State Park to raise funds for Water for South Sudan. Inspired by the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, the class raised $4,500 to refurbish a well that will provide clean, safe water to a remote village.

In conjunction with their Africa Geography main lesson block, the 8th-grade students at The Waldorf School of Garden City organized a Walk-a-Thon on October 6 to raise funds for Water for South Sudan. This nonprofit organization brings clean, safe water to remote villages in South Sudan.

The Walk-a-Thon was inspired by the class reading of “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park, the true story of Salva Dut, one of

the “Lost Boys” of Sudan, who founded Water for South Sudan to help his people. After meeting with Elissa Rowley, the organization’s Director of Development and Communications, the students learned how their donations would have a direct impact on communities in need.

The eighth graders solicited pledges and walked a total of 3.7 miles around Hempstead Lake State Park, symbolizing the daily jour-

ney many South Sudanese families make to collect water. Through their collective efforts, the students raised $4,500, enough to refurbish an existing well in a remote village. This contribution will provide hundreds of residents with access to clean and safe water, reducing the prevalence of waterborne diseases, freeing up time for children to attend school, and allowing women and families to focus on other vital tasks.

After much grass-roots debate, turf wins out

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Following a lengthy public hearing and weeks of debate over the safety and environmental impact of synthetic turf infill materials, the Garden City Board of Trustees voted on Thursday, October 9th to approve a $1,334,548 proposal from The Landtek Group of Bay Shore for a new turf field at the St. Paul’s athletic complex.

Residents weigh in

Public comments dominated the meeting, with many residents, mostly parents of young athletes, expressing opinions about the project. While there was broad support for the new turf, concerns about health and environmental risks prompted the Board to hold off on finalizing the choice of infill material.

Assistant Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Andy Hill provided an overview of the project before Trustee Bruce Torino addressed the discussion surrounding the proposal.

“There has been a lot of chatter/ noise on social media regarding the turf field. ,” Torino said. “Since this is an election year I might actually give everyone an idea of what transparency is. In my mind, it’s not necessarily saying what we are doing but giving the residents an idea of why we are doing it and what goes into making a determination. I am certain most of the people at this meeting are in favor of a turf field, and the question is if we as a Board are responding to people or responding to a need.”

Torino said the first instance where he heard of the consideration for a turf field was when it appeared as a Board meeting agenda item.

Torino emphasized conducting a “needs assessment.”

“Once an item comes on the agenda, we or at least I do try to perform a needs assessment. Before that occurs there is normally through one of the executives, department heads, or one of the trustees who is a liaison, an input or a recommendation –in that particular case it’s from the Rec. Commission. There is also the input from sports teams, or if possible a questionnaire on the village website asking what is available, where it is available and why is it needed?” Torino said. He presented a PowerPoint presentation breaking down the needs assessment.

Location and logistics

Torino reviewed several possible field sites, including Community Park, but concluded that space constraints made St. Paul’s the most feasible location. “You can’t fit a quart into a pint jar,” he quipped.

Using aerial imagery, he showed that St. Paul’s already supports several sports activities, pointing out the “bald spots” where heavy use occurs. “This view both answered a question and raised more questions….It answered, ‘how many fields does the village designate for particu-

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An interesting look at the past

In this week’s issue we feature a fascinating story by former village historian Suzie Alvey about Garden City’s women pilots during the early days of flight. Garden City, located next to the early airfields that are now Roosevelt Field shopping mall, had been home to many aviation related companies and famously, Charles Lindbergh stayed at the Garden City Hotel just prior to his historic transatlantic flight.

While many people know of Garden City’s connection with early aviation we had never heard of the many women fliers who were early residents of the village, so this was one of the most interesting historical pieces that we’ve published. We hope you all enjoy it - it’s

located on pages 30 and 31 of this week’s issue.

We are now working on our annual award winning Guide to Garden City special section, which will be published on November 21st. While we will be contacting organizations which have been featured in previous issues, if you represent a group that hasn’t yet been featured, please send us an email to editor@gcnews.com and we would be happy to include your organization.

Also, if you have photos taken around town that you would like to have included in the booklet, we are always happy to showcase local talent, so we would also welcome those.

‘Inside Garden City’ inaccurate

To the Editor:

It absolutely amazes me how the unknown author of the 2025 issue of Inside Garden City can continue to print blatantly inaccurate information. I quote--” the results show ... including a strong contingent favoring demolition.” It astounds me how someone can write whatever comes into their head with no accountability. Here is some accountability!

On October 21, 2023: The entire Village of Garden City had a vote to determine the future of the St Paul’s School. The turnout was 4,339 residents. The vote was 2635 (61%) not to demolish and 1704(39%) to demolish! You now take 2358 responses (not 2400) not knowing how those responders voted on 10/21/2025) and say, “there is still a strong contingent favoring demolition.” Not true! The only contingent that tells the truth is the October 21, 2025, village vote.

So, please stop with contrived rhetoric on what the people of the village want when the losing minority of residence who voted to demolish are still the people preaching to demolish. Do what the majority of the village voted for!

Jerry J. Dellacorte

A question for our elected mayor

To the Editor:

As I read the “Inside Garden City” that was delivered to our doors last week, it saddened me to realize that the Alliance style of conveying halftruths, misstatements and nonsensical math when it comes to St Paul’s is now official Village Policy. I hope that no village employee produced such incorrect and misleading information. For those that still think Adaptive Reuse is a reasonable solution for Garden City, a couple of reminders from just the last few weeks:

• The “buckle” in the Senior Center, which was “finally fixed” a year ago with great fanfare ………is, yep, still “buckling.” If we are not going to use

our paid village staff to fix our infrastructure, maybe we should give Tarr Construction or one of the other excellent contractors that live in the village a chance to fix the “buckle” in exchange for free advertising as well.

• Regarding the pool slide, “On May 23, 2024, the Board adopted a bond resolution for $360,000. However at the Board meeting the resolution was amended to $850,000, as advised by the village’s bond counsel.” So just ordering a slide from a manufacturer is now 136% over budget, even before work has begun.

• Last week, our one-year old library roof, brand new, leaked so badly that part of the library ceiling collapsed onto the first floor. Thankfully no one was hurt. The same library that has been told their capital improvement plan for 2026 was cancelled “because we need to save money for St Paul’s”.

These, all recent examples, are not to claim there was any wrong-doing, malfeasance or even gross incompetence. It is to remind residents who might not be fully informed that municipalities have terrible track records of keeping their buildings and capital projects efficiently operating. All municipalities. Not just Garden City.

Maybe our Mayor could explain WHY this BOT, realizing that the village struggles to properly maintain just our roughly 40,000 sq ft of building space; police, village hall, fire stations, library, pool, water works, sewers, grass fields, etc, and against the wishes of the majority of residents as documented in the last survey, would want to add another 124,000 sq ft of space to be maintained, in perpetuity, when we cannot handle what we have?

Donald MacLeod

Play ball??

To the Editor:

Last Thursday night’s board meeting was again a conflict of interest and confusing information by board members and sports enthusiastic residents. The topic of a turf field at St Paul’s took cenSee page 37

Say No to the Casino group to meet October 22nd

As the elections approach, Say No to the Casino will hold an important information session at the Garden City Senior Center on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:30 pm. While the group is bipartisan and committed to remaining a single issue group, the upcoming election could have a significant impact on future development at the HUB and whether a casino or slots parlor will be the center of that development. The impact on our village of a large scale gambling operation cannot be overstated.

The meeting will include an update from Monica Kiely about the status of the ongoing efforts to bring gambling to the HUB, and Village Trustee Rich Catalano will provide a brief overview of the two legal actions brought but the Village to challenge control of the property by LV Sands and to challenge the rezoning of the property for gambling.

Joe Scianablo, who is running for TOH Supervisor, will address the group and field questions on his public opposition to gambling at the HUB and what vision he has for the site. Say No to the Casino is a bipartisan, single issue group and does not endorse individual candidates or parties. However, we applaud Joe Scianablo’s public stance against commercialized gambling at the Nassau Coliseum.

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Special preview reception: “Fashion Through the Ages”

BY MELISSA JAEGER, ON BEHALF OF THE TGCHS MUSEUM COMMITTEE

Tonight’s the night! “Get your Gatsby on” for tonight’s Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) “Fashion Through the Ages” Exhibit Special Preview Reception. It’s happening today 4:00pm –7:00 p.m. at the TGCHS Museum located at 109 Eleventh Street in Garden City.

Have you purchased your tickets? It’s not too late. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the A.T. Stewart Exchange within the lower level of the Museum. Tickets will also be available at the door. You can even call the Shop at 746-8900 to purchase your tickets over the phone. As you peruse the exhibit, enjoy light refreshments.

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. 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.

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 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 in the Exhibit 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 tonight’s “Sneak Preview?” Don’t worry, as the Exhibit will be open to the public at no charge every day through Thursday, October 30, from 12:00pm to 3:00 p.m.

Vintage peach maid’s uniform

Fabulous 1960s beaded dress

Stewart teacher named Woman of Distinction

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha, Mrs. Chiafair and Stewart School Principal Ms. Hand at Assemblyman Ed Ra’s Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony.

Garden City’s Stewart School third grade teacher Mrs. Kristy Chiafair was selected as an honoree at Assemblyman Ed Ra’s 12th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. The Women of Distinction Awards celebrate women who make a meaningful difference through community service, education and leadership, consistently uplifting and inspiring those around them.

Last year, Mrs. Chiafair worked closely with the Katz family — particularly their son, Sebastian — alongside a team of professionals to provide support. In recognition of her compassion, dedication and commitment to her students, the Katz family nominated her for this award.

“When we received notice from Assemblyman Edward Ra’s office about nominating an outstanding professional woman for the Women of Distinction Awards, we knew immediately we wanted to nominate our son Sebastian’s third grade teacher at Stewart School, Mrs. Kristy Chiafair,” said Mrs. Darienne Segura-Katz and Dr. Douglas Katz.

“Mrs. Chiafair guided Sebastian through a challenging year and gave him constant support, structure and

encouragement while balancing the needs of her whole class. Patient, caring and firm, she taught him gentle discipline, knowledge and life and learning skills to our son and to all his classmates. She frequently took extra time, even outside of school hours, to help us with the education of our child. Her positivity, practical teaching methods, and flexibility truly exemplify what makes a great teacher.”

“Imparting practical information, employing techniques to learn, remember and understand information, utilizing structured yet, when necessary, flexible scheduling and having an extremely positive attitude toward teaching are things we believe epitomize a great teacher — attributes which summarize Mrs. Chiafair,” they said.

“I am truly honored to receive this recognition,” said Mrs. Chiafair. “The most rewarding part of my job is watching my students every year become part of our classroom family and grow in so many ways. I love to watch my students become confident young learners who can navigate challenges and take pride in their success. I feel so blessed to be part of such a wonderful community!”

Library honors Woman of Distinction

The Library Board, Administration, and Staff wish to congratulate Evelyn Fasano on her recognition by Woman of -

s 10 awardees at a ceremony held at Adelphi University September 27.He hosts the ceremony annually -

standing women in the 19th Assembly District. Evelyn is an active member of the Friends of the Library, serving as a Director and Secretary, and volunteer. Congratulations Evelyn!

Library Board to meet Monday

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level.

Activities include: Fall Festivities, bounce house, inflatable slide, photo booth, face painting, carnival games, raffles, silent auction & more.

Music provided by RVC School of Rock

Kids wear your Halloween costumes to participate in our Halloween Parade!

Donations at the door

$20 donation for adult Children 12 and under are free

For more information or to donate go to

Further details will be posted when available on the Library’s website, www.gardencitypl.org.

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PLATINUM SPONSOR: $5,000

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GOLD SPONSOR: $3,000

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RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

Date: 10/09/2025

Sold price: $1,875,000

5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Exp. Ranch

Property Size: .37 acre

Annual taxes: $27,038

MLS number: 869809

The Seller’s Team: Laura Giacini, Howard Hanna Coach

The Buyer’s Team: Patrick McCooey, Compass Greater NY

Location, location, location and size! Welcome home to a fabulous Center Hall Expanded Ranch in the Garden City Estates. Offering 5 spacious bedrooms, updated 3.5 baths, 2 Fireplaces. The gracious foyer welcomes you home. An abundance of family entertaining spaces includes a sunny formal large living room w wood burning FP, large formal dining room, Granite and cherry wood EIK island w/ subzero and wolf appliances, & radiant heat adjoining a large Family room with gas fireplace and radiant heat, built in cabinetry. This leads out to a massive entertainment patio w/ retractable awning. A large sunny den/office adjoins the 2 + car attached garage, an abundance of huge closets. Huge Finished rec room with powder room 2013, Laundry, utilities, and egress window. Beautiful exterior finishes include bluestone walkways 2017 and parklike mature plantings. 2022 CAC. Convenient to top schools, parks, shopping and railroad. This home offers relaxing comfortable living with over 3000Sq Ft of living space on parklike grounds, an opportunity that should not be missed. Set on a quiet and wonderful 120’ x 133’ lot. Wonderful updates throughout and Located in the highly desirable & quiet location of the Garden City Estates.

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

Date: 10/08/2025

Sold price: $1,495,000 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half bath

Architectural Style: Colonial

Property Size: .17 acre

Annual taxes: $21,937

MLS number: 874173

The Seller’s Team: Eileen O’Hara, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl. Rlty

The Buyer’s Team: Edward Svec, Compass Greater NY

This home is a classic 1925 front porch Colonial offering nearly 2,500 square feet of living space on a desirable 75x100 lot ion a desirable street in Garden City. This home blends timeless architectural character with modern updates across four full floors of living space.

The home features expansive room sizes, high ceilings, and original design details that speak to its historic character —including leaded glass windows and beautifully preserved parquet wood floors with contrasting inlay. The first floor features a gracious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious formal dining room perfect for entertaining, and a modernized kitchen equipped with ivory cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring. A powder room and mudroom conveniently located near the rear entry complete the main level.

Upstairs, the second floor includes a spacious primary suite with a renovated en suite bath and walk-in shower, along with three additional bedrooms—two generous in size and one suited for a nursery or home office. The finished third floor with a full staircase adds even more versatility, offering a fifth bedroom or office, half bath, and ample storage.

The finished basement, with a full-height ceiling, powder room, egress window, and updated utilities, provides additional recreational or work-from-home space.

In addition to the desirable street, this home enjoys a prime location just a few short blocks from the Country Life Press LIRR station, with convenient access to major parkways, shopping, dining, and village amenities.

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By John L. Gomes, MD

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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.

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THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

Nassau District Attorney Donnelly to Report on October 28

Mineola-Garden City Rotary looks forward to welcoming back Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly as its guest speaker on Tuesday, October 28, 12:15 at Mineola’s Davenport restaurant.

Prior to her election in 2021, DA Donnelly had spent 32 years in the Nassau County District Attorney’s office in many roles including serving as Deputy Bureau Chief of the Organized Crime and Rackets Bureau and Economic Crimes Bureau.

Having fought to keep Nassau as the safest community in the country, throughout her career DA Donnelly has successfully prosecuted violent felonies, complex murder-for-hire cases and narcotics traffickers. She also spearheaded investigations into trademark counterfeiting outfits, including an investigation that resulted in the larges forfeiture collection in the history of Nassau County.

DA Donnelly recently reported on a 40-year murder crime solved through DNA collection. “Science and the current evolution of DNA are key,” she had said. Her commitment to the law and holding government officials to the highest levels of integrity, she had worked with police to take down corrupt politicians along with “MS-13.”

Demonstrating her decades-long commitment to protecting the public from cyber crimes, DA Donnelly oversaw the first successful statewide prosecution of a defendant for creating online sexualized deepfakes (a type of AI) in the United States, introducing legislation to close loopholes in New York State law to make the creation and dissemination of sexualized deepfakes a criminal offense. This nationally recognized prosecution became an example for legislative action in other states across the country.

DA Donnelly is also proud to have developed the office’s “S.T.O.P The Send” internet safety program for children and teenagers, teaching them about the darker sides of the internet and protecting their online privacy. Her presentation has been given hundreds of times at schools across Nassau Count over the past decade.

A graduate of Fordham University

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly will speak for Rotary on Tuesday, October 28 at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant.

and Fordham Law School, District Attorney Anne Donnelly resides in Garden City with her family. The lunch meeting on Tuesday, October 28 is open to the public. Please Join Rotary for District Attorney Anne Donnelly’s valuable report. To reserve, please visit mineolagardencityrotaryclub@gmail. com.

Upcoming Events & Activities

November 4: Food Drive to benefit the INN, 9am-2pm

November 11: Breakfast meeting, Carle Place Diner, 8am Fee: $20 pp, payable at the door. November 22: 50th anniversary of Peace Poles on Long Island. Dedication of Rotary’s Peace Pole at Mineola Memorial Parkt celebrate its centennial.

December 6: Red Kettle bell Ringing to assist Salvation Army, Key Food Market, 9am-4pm.

December 9: Breakfast meeting, Carle Place Diner, 8am. Fee, $20pp payable at the door.

December 17: Holiday Dinner Gala celebrating Rotary’s 100th Anniversary’ Community Service Awards presentations.

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The Garden City Welcoming Club EPOA to meet October 21

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.

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Golf Enthusiasts!

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!

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!

Join Us for Couples Night at Lunchbox Brewing Company in Bellmore

Saturday November 8, from 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Enjoy craft beers, cocktails, lite bites, and cozy fall vibes and all for a great cause at a garden city owned business!

Contacts: welcomingclubsocial@ gmail.com

Save the Date! Breakfast with Santa Stewart Manor Country Club, Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Tickets go on sale November 6 at 8 p.m. Check your email for the link. Not a member yet? Join today to ensure you receive early access.

For more info contact: welcomingclubfamily@gmail.com

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.

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Join A Group Book Club

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

Craft Club

The craft club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.

Supper Club

Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Fitness

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.

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail. com for more information.

The Garden City Eastern Property Owners Association (EPOA) will host its next meeting on Tuesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Senior Center, 6 Golf Club Lane,

Garden City. Representatives will be in attendance to answer questions on a range of topics including traffic, recreation, and other Village wide updates. All residents are welcome to attend.

Yoga Awareness Event

Sukha Studio, owned by Garden City resident Jennifer McCann, recently hosted an Open Studio event.

To celebrate Yoga Awareness Month, Sukha Studio on New Hyde Park Road hosted an Open Studio event on September 27, featuring free classes, raffles, live music, and treats from local vendors and small businesses, including the beloved Little Latte Truck. The event highlighted the many physical and mental benefits of yoga while introducing the community to the studio’s welcoming atmosphere.

Sukha Studio officially opened its doors in March of 2025 and is owned by local Garden City resident Jennifer McCann. The studio aims to create an inclusive community where mindfulness and movement meet and also offers monthly wellness experiences, such as Sound Healing and a Grief Support Circle, designed to nurture both body and mind.

Looking ahead, the studio has a full calendar of fall events, including an Alignment Workshop on October 19, a Breast Cancer Awareness Donation Class on October 24, and a Halloween Yoga Event the same evening with prizes for the best costume and special membership deals. November brings a Parent & Kids Acro Yoga class on November 2, followed by Live Kirtan on November 22. Sukha Studio will launch its first 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certification program in January 2026, offering aspiring instructors the opportunity to deepen their practice and share yoga’s transformative benefits. For more information and class schedules, visit https://www. sukhastudiogc.com and follow on instagram @sukhastudio_gc.

Reviving Hope: A Breakthrough Approach to Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

"Several years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer and underwent chemotherapy treatments. I'm now in remission and blessed to still be here, but I was in so much pain. My feet and hands were constantly burning - a tingling sensation, almost like when your leg or arm falls asleep," shared Mary of Westbury.

Mary was suffering from Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy or CIPN. While chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, they are not exactly discriminating in what they destroy. The smaller nerves, specifically those in your hands and feet, are some of the first to be harmed. Those suffering from peripheral neuropathy have described this pain as “burning,” “tingling,” “like walking on sharp rocks,” or like Mary explained, that fuzzy, tingling pain you experience during paresthesia (the technical term for when a limb “falls asleep”).

"Standing all day was not just a challenge, it caused me physical agony. Keeping up with my busy schedule - forget about it. I couldn't even go for walks on the beach." Mary, like so many others, was prescribed Gabapentin to help with the pain and told there was nothing anyone could do. In their words: “There is no treatment for neuropathy.”

Fortunately for Mary, where Western medicine fails, Westbury Acupuncture tends to

prove itself. Jae Won, National Board-Certified Acupuncturist, has been blending the time-tested science of acupuncture with modern, medical technology to design a real solution for peripheral neuropathy that doesn’t involve invasive surgeries or prescription medications with uncomfortable side effects. These Renew Nerve Ⓡ protocols, specific to Westbury Acupuncture and its network of certified providers, actually treat neuropathy versus attempting to mask its symptoms.

"Acupuncture is incredible at restoring blood flow and stimulating damaged nerves. It’s been used for centuries to treat peripheral neuropathy and similar conditions” tells Jae Won. “We take our treatments a step further by integrating ATP Resonance BioTherapy Ⓡ , which targets specific nerves in the body using microcurrent. ATP Resonance BioTherapyⓇ is

akin to watering a plant. This treatment stimulates the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients and energy they need to repair and recover.”

ATP Resonance BioTherapy Ⓡ was originally designed by NASA to speed up healing and recovery. “To have access to this kind of technology has been life changing for our patients” shares Sariah, one of the incredibly compassionate Patient Care Technicians at Westbury Acupuncture. “We even have people asking if they can take the equipment home, so we’re working on developing some at-home options for our less mobile patients.”

After only four weeks of treatment, Mary is already seeing incredible improvement. "I've taken the handicap placard off my rearview mirror and I'm finally back to walking on the beach. I can't wait to see how I feel at the end of my program! I used to think that

the neuropathy pain was just the price I have to pay for still being alive. Jae Won has really given me hope for a better life!"

Jae Won L.Ac and the staff at Westbury Acupuncture have a 90% success rate in reversing peripheral neuropathy, and not just that caused by chemotherapy. They also have tremendous success in treating diabetic neuropathy and neuropathy of undetermined origin, otherwise known as idiopathic neuropathy. “I watched my grandmother suffer with neuropathy during her final years and it broke my heart when she was told there was nothing they could do. This condition is one of the main reasons I went into medicine. Since then, I’ve been on a quest to help people truly thrive in their golden years.”

The number of treatments needed to allow the nerves to fully recover will vary from person to person and can only be determined after a comprehensive consultation and detailed neurological evaluation.

If you or someone you love is suffering from peripheral neuropathy, call (516) 500-8281 to schedule.

For new patients, an initial consultation is complimentary. Simply visit www.WestburyAcupuncture.com for more information and to take advantage of this offer.

Stalking arrest

On October 8, detectives arrested a 24-year-old male for allegedly stalking a female victim at multiple locations. He was charged with fourth-degree stalking.

Vehicle damage

Also on October 8, a vehicle parked on 7th Street was found damaged by unknown means.

Truck violations

That same day, a Clinton Road truck operator was charged with driving an overweight vehicle and transporting unsecured hazardous materials.

Transformer fire

On October 8, Garden City firefighters and police responded to two false fire alarms and a transformer fire.

Speeding charge

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged on October 8 with excessive speed and driving with a suspended registration.

Gas odor checked

Later that day, officers assisted firefighters at a home where a natural gas odor was reported. The area was

deemed safe.

Bike and scooter theft

On October 9, three youths were apprehended after allegedly stealing a bicycle and scooter from a Nassau Boulevard yard.

Suspended driver arrest

Also on October 9, police say a 53-year-old male was arrested in County Parking Field 6 for driving with a DWI-suspended license, seven additional suspensions, and uninsured operation.

Traffic light outage

During the morning rush on October 9, personnel were assigned to Cherry Valley Avenue and Stewart Avenue to handle a traffic signal outage.

Suspended license

That same day, a Washington Avenue motorist was charged with driving with both a suspended license and registration.

Misplaced vehicle

Officers on October 9 investigated a report of a stolen car on Supreme Court Drive, later finding it misplaced in a nearby parking field.

Truck violations again

Another Clinton Road truck operator was charged on October 9 with operating an overweight vehicle and having defective brakes.

Faulty alarm

That evening, firefighters and police responded to a residence for a fire alarm determined to be a system malfunction.

Unsafe operation

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged October 9 with uninsured operation, improper plates, and unsafe speed.

Hit-and-run reported

A gray sedan reportedly fled the scene after colliding with another vehicle on Old Country Road on October 9.

Alarm malfunctions

GCFD and GCPD also handled an alarm activated by a cleaning crew and another that malfunctioned later that same day.

Panic alarm error

On October 10, officers responded to Garden City Plaza for a panic alarm and found it was set in error.

Lost and found car

Also on October 10, a vehicle thought to be stolen from Franklin Avenue was located nearby—simply misplaced.

SUV flees scene

A white SUV reportedly left the scene after colliding with another car on Rockaway Avenue that day.

False fire alarms

On October 10, police and firefighters responded to two erroneous fire alarms.

Funds stolen

A local business reported on October 10 that funds had been stolen from its bank accounts.

Threatening texts

Detectives that day investigated a victim’s report of receiving multiple concerning text messages.

Multiple violations

Two Clinton Road motorists were charged October 11 with suspended registrations, unlicensed operation, and uninsured driving.

Steam and sprinkler alarms

Also on October 11, firefighters and police responded to alarms triggered by a sprinkler system and shower steam.

Truck operator cited

A Clinton Road truck operator was charged October 11 for driving in a non-commercial zone, lacking a highway tax permit, and a license plate violation.

Tree down

That day, officers and the Tree Department responded to Dartmouth Street for a fallen tree.

Registration suspension

On October 11, a 9th Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration.

Speeding driver

A Clinton Road driver was cited that same day for unlicensed operation and excessive speed.

Medical alarm error

On October 12, officers responded to a residence for a medical alert alarm that was set in error.

Tree trouble

That same day, officers and the Tree Department handled a fallen tree on Clinton Road.

Traffic light issues

On October 12, officers responded to two separate traffic signal malfunctions along Nassau Boulevard.

Burnt food, transformer fire

Garden City Police and Firefighters dealt with three incidents that day: a false alarm, burnt food, and a transformer fire on Seabury Road.

Medication theft report

A resident reported on October 12 the possible theft of medication by contractors working inside her home.

Burnt pizza smoke

Garden City Police assisted firefighters at an apartment complex where smoke was caused by burnt pizza. The area was declared safe.

Boiler issue smoke

Also on October 12, firefighters and police handled a smoke condition caused by a boiler malfunction and rendered the area safe.

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Infrastructure improvements are always high on our priority list and we currently have three critical infrastructure projects now underway - the complete replacement of the Cedar Valley Transfer Station, the refurbishment of the Western Firehouse, and the rehabilitation of the Old Water Works Building. To help offset the financial burden on taxpayers, we have actively pursued external funding. For the Western Firehouse, we were awarded a $500,000 federal grant through the U.S. Congress. For the Old Water Works Building, we are preparing to submit an application for a Parks, Preservation, and Heritage Grant of up to $600,000. For the Cedar Valley Transfer Station rebuild, we will be submitting an application to a NYS DEC program seeking additional financial support. These projects are not small undertakings—they represent major capital investments that come with not insignificant costs. However, maintaining and improving our public infrastructure is not optional; it is our legal and fiduciary responsibility and an obligation we take seriously. This Board is committed to focusing on projects that are essential not only for the functioning and safe-

ty of Village services but also for preserving the character and history of Garden City. By taking a balanced and proactive approach—securing grants, planning wisely, and prioritizing effectively—we are ensuring that today’s investments will serve generations to come.

Illegal U-turns on 7th Street

Over the past several months, Board members have received many resident complaints about the frustratingly persistent problem of illegal U-turns on 7th Street and the associated safety risks. It is clear that drivers are also wantonly ignoring handicap parking space designations and “hatched off’ portions of curb parking areas on 7th St. as well. Additionally, we have had several reports of cars parking illegally in lot 7S (the lot on the south side of 7th St.) I have been told by GCPD personnel that the offenders are both residents and out-of-town folks. The Board has directed the Commissioner to

instruct his officers and police aides to increase the monitoring of 7th St. and the 7S lot and issue tickets to violators without exception. You can probably ”hear” my frustration regarding drivers’ selfish actionsapologies. In any event, we have asked the PD to double its efforts.

Lead Water Service Lines

The Board has approved an extension of the free one-time per residential home lead sampling program through December 2026. If your home is serviced by a lead service line, the Village will continue waiving all road opening permit fees for replacement of a lead service line. If you are either unsure about the material composition of your service line or lead levels, please refrain from drinking water directly from the tap and either use a filter certified to remove lead (NSF-53) or drink bottled water, until the water has been tested. The Village will provide, free of charge, one test-

Garden City's hometown “cousins” will be performing at several local venues this fall.

Garden City's hometown “cousins”are back and bringing their eclectic blend of rock, folk, punk, and Celtic to several local venues this fall starting with this Friday, October 17, at the cozy Oceanside/Rockville Centre favorite, J Pauls Cafe in Oceanside, from 8-11 p.m.

Then on Sunday, October 26, from 2–5 p.m. the boys will be playing the family friendly Octoberfest at

at growinglovepw.com

Finally, Dan and Ed will be rocking it on back home in GC at their home away

ing kit per home. Please stop by the Water Department at Village Hall for a kit. We recently completed a lead service line inventory based on the Village’s historical records, sampling, and self-identification surveys for all residents within the Village. Please visit the Water and Sewer Services page on the Village website, www. gardencityny.net and click the Lead Service Line Inventory tab to check the service line status of your home.

Nor’easter Response

A Nor’easter affected the area this past weekend, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds, with gusts up to 40 mph. The Fire Department responded to seven alarms during the storm, including a reported kitchen fire, smoke from a boiler, wires down, and a few automatic fire alarms set off in error. Our Police Department responded to six alarm calls, eight calls for fallen trees and limbs, two traffic light malfunctions, a hazardous condition call while also assisting the Fire Department at their calls. A huge collective thanks to the PD and FD for their continued outstanding efforts.

Mayor Edward Finneran

The 401(K) Investment Mix Debate

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

I'm on the way back from Spain, but I wanted to weigh in on a subject of considerable discussion in the United States, from the Trump Administration on down -- the proper menu of investment choices available to 401(k) plan participants.

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of 401(k) plans in the United States. According to the Investment Company Institute, these plans have total assets of approximately $9.3 trillion. Obviously, 401(k) plans have an impact on the total economy, but more importantly on the retirement prospects of many, if not most, American families.

Unlike traditional defined benefit plans, 401(k) plan accounts are self-managed by participants, which means that the investment risk is placed on these individuals rather than on employers. Up to now, and with a few exceptions, 401(k) plans usually offer plan participants a traditional and fairly conservative mix of options. These options frequently consist of a series of investment funds of different characteristics, from fixed income funds to equity funds with different features like stock index funds, actively managed funds and international funds. Other funds are target date funds designed to offer younger participants a more aggressive investment mix and older participant a more conservative one. Companies that have publicly traded stocks have set up funds to permit participants to invest in these securities.

While most 401(k) participants have been able to secure modest financial gains though existing investment options, there has been advocacy (sometimes sponsored my promoters of such investment vehicles) for including in the investment mix of more exotic private equity or debt instruments, cryptocurrency funds, and others vehicles offer enhanced returns and should be made available to 401(k) investors.

Enter the Trump Administration. On August 7, the White House issued an executive order encouraging the investment of assets of 401(k) and other defined contribution plans in a number of nontraditional assets including private market debt or equity investments; real estate, including debt secured by real estate; actively managed investments holding cryptocurrency; commodities; projects involving infrastructure development and longevity risk sharing pools. The executive order directed the Department

of Labor and the Securities Exchange Commission to facilitate 401(k) investment in these vehicles.

In considering these alternative investments for 401(k)'s, I tend to think that a go slow approach is warranted.

For one thing, it is unclear how much demand there is for these products. A Wall Street Journal survey of 401(k) participants indicated that only 10% were dissatisfied with their current choices and desired more nontraditional option. However, the survey did indicate relatively low familiarity with these type of investments.

But more fundamentally, you have to consider the purpose of 401(k)'s as tax favored entities designed to ensure the retirement security of many millions of mostly middle class individuals. This role is particularly important in light of the potential insolvency of Social Security, another important source of retirement income, in the next decade. While granting access to potentially lucrative investments mostly favored by wealthy investors may seem fair, many of these investments are risky ventures only suitable for people who can afford a complete loss of principal.

One alternative to nontraditional investment alternatives, which has been adopted by a significant number of employers, is to permit plant participants to invest their assets in a so-called brokerage window. This basically is an investment account set up by a brokerage company that potentially allows 401(k) investment in virtually any stock or mutual fund. Employers typically put some limits on these investments, for example, prohibiting short or margin sales or investments in so-called "penny" stocks. Also, there are frequently limits in amount or percentage of account assets that may be invested in the brokerage window. Although the brokerage window does not exactly replicate the investment choices afforded by the nontraditional options, it does afford substantially increased choices.

To be clear, I am not advocating that alternative investments in any amount be forever banned from 401(k) menus. Nevertheless, in light of the nature of 401(k) plans, relatively low demand from participants and alternatives like investment windows, this is an area where regulators and plan administrators need to tread cautiously.

Stewart teacher named Woman of Distinction

“Mrs. Chiafair guided Sebastian through a challenging year and gave him constant support, structure and

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If you own a business or have a service to provide, we’ll create professional ads to promote it and help you be seen by thousands of local readers! Call 1-516-294-8900 to inquire!

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha, Mrs. Chiafair and Stewart School Principal Ms. Hand at Assemblyman Ed Ra’s Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony.

Garden City PTA News

Members of the PTA Beautification Committee created fall displays at each of the district's schools.

Beautification

Fall has arrived at our primary and elementary schools! A special thanks to our PTA beautification committees for making our schools a warm and beautiful place to enter each fall day!

Save the DateParents’ Night Out - 10/22

GCUFSD, GCPTA’s Digital Citizenship and Parent University Committees

Present: A Conversation About Executive Functioning and Digital Wellness. Join us at Tap Room Garden City (lower level, 919 Franklin Ave) for the first of a three-part series where parents can socialize and learn tips for helping our children navigate our digital world. For the first meet-up, join us for light bites as we welcome guest speakers Jodi & Keith from The Design and Align Legacy Group. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., speakers start promptly at 7 p.m. Sign up at gardencitypta.org/digital-citizenship.

Membership Raffle ExtendedJoin/Renew by 10/25

Thank you to all those who have joined/ renewed your Garden City PTA membership for the 2025–26 school year! Joining is easy - visit gardencitypta.org and choose your membership option. One membership covers all of your children in all seven schools through June 2026. Join or renew

by October 25 for your chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

PTA Reflections SubmissionsOpen Through 11/5

Calling all artists, musicians, dancers, creators and more. The PTA Reflections Committee is accepting submissions now through November 5 for the 2025–2026 theme “I Belong.” Please visit gardencitypta.org/reflections to learn more.

Annual Sponsorship Applications Now Available! Email sponsorships@gardencitypta.org.

Other Important Dates

• Diwali: 10/20

• Board of Education Regular Session: 10/21

• Unity Day: 10/22

• Stratford Family Fun Event: 10/23

• Save the Date for Our Annual PTA Dinner: March 31, 2026!

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NYU LANGONE IS THE #1 PHYSICIAN PRACTICE NETWORK IN THE U.S.

Quality care is always close to home. No matter which location you visit or what brings you in, you’ll get the highest standard of care and attention that has earned us this recognition.

FOR SENIORS fyi

Garden City’s Senior Center is open. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information on activities and events!

Trip to

“Riverdance

30 - the New Generation”

Join us on March 7, 2026, for a trip to see “Riverdance 30 - the New Generation”, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, New Jersey. Price $210, also includes round trip travel by coach bus, and lunch at the Grasshopper Off the Green Irish Pub. Make checks payable to “One if By Land Tours”.

Pickup Mah Jongg Games

Beginning on Tuesday, 9/23, we will be offering pickup Mah Jongg games, open to all residents on Tuesdays from 12:00–2:00. Bring your lunch and a set.

Learn About Medicare

Please join us for a free seminar at the Senior Center on Thursday, October 30, at 2:00 to learn about Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types and cost assistance. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Bingo Pizza Party

Please join us at noon for a special Halloween BINGO Pizza Party at the Senior Center on Friday, October 31. Wear your best costume (required) and enjoy an afternoon of BINGO, and chances to win great prizes! To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk, the cost is $10.00 (cash only). Deadline: 10/23.

Butterfly Presentation

Join us at the Senior Center on Wednesday, October 22, at 11:00, for a fantastic Butterfly Presentation with Steve Fratello. Back by popular demand, Steve will be here with his beautiful collection of butterflies and ready to dazzle you with information from his various expeditions and knowledge of the species. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Nassau County Museum of Art: “At Play Artists and Entertainment”

On Friday, November 7, join us for a trip to the Nassau County Museum of Art for the “At Play Artists

and Entertainment” exhibit. The Recreation bus will leave from across the street from the Senior Center at 11:45, the tour begins at 12:30–1:30, with lunch immediately after at Mim’s in Roslyn. To register please visit the Senior Center front desk with a check for $20 made payable to the “Nassau County Museum of Art” and $40 cash for lunch. Both due at time of registration.

Recognizing Neuro Emergencies

NYU EMS will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday, October 28, presenting, “Recognizing a Neuro Emergencies”. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Afternoon Book Club

Join us, our Afternoon Book Club will be meeting at the Senior Center on Thursday, October 23, at 1:00 p.m. The title of the book is “Magpie Murders” by Anthony Horowitz. All are welcome.

Open Ping Pong

Join us on Tuesday afternoons at the Senior Center from 1:00–3:00 for Open Ping Pong. This is a drop-in program, bring a friend!

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga schedule for Tania at the senior center. 9:15–9:45 Meditation, 9:45–10:45 Chair Yoga class. July 29 will be Tania’s final Tuesday class. Cathy will teach chair yoga on August 19. Tania will return in the fall on Thursdays.

Chess 4 Community

Join us for Chess 4 Community’s Play and Learn at the Senior Center, every other Friday 3:00–4:00. This program will resume in the fall, dates to be announced. All ages and levels are welcome. No registration is required, just stop by and play!

Senior Center Lunch Group

Join our Senior Center Lunch Group at 12:30–3:30 on Wednesdays, or, if you miss your pool friends, join the Garden City Pool Chat Group at the center, on Thursdays beginning at 1:00–3:30. For both groups, coffee and tea will be served, just bring your lunch and chat!! Also, call to inquire about our two book clubs, one meets on Thursdays during the day and the other on Wednesday evenings.

Islanders’ new sensation off to a great start

Islanders home opener on Saturday night

BY TONY SENA

The New York Islanders have a new young star in their line up and his name is Matthew Schaefer. He scored his first NHL goal on Saturday night against the Capitals at the UBS arena and the crowd erupted with cheers and chanted his name repeatedly. Schaefer is just 18 years of age and was the Islanders’ first round draft pick earlier this summer. In addition to anchoring the defense, Schaefer will help on the power play when the team has the man advantage.

Head Coach Patrick Roy spoke with the media following a team practice and said, “Schaefer is remarkably poised and confident for his age and wants to learn out there during every game.” The sell out crowd on Saturday night was treated to an exciting new young player that will help an already talented team as they begin the NHL regular season. The Islanders’ next home game will be on Tuesday evening October 21st at the UBS arena at 7:00 p.m. "Let’s Go Islanders!"

Monday Night

Duplicate Bridge Results

The winners of the Monday, October 6, Seniors Duplicate Bridge North / South:

First Place: Athena Philippides and Carol Cook

Second Place: Pat Fontaine and Ellen Moynahan East / West:

First Place: Rudy Kaiser and George Salem

Second Place: Dian Kendrick and Carrie Flapan

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Garden City Jewish Center Religious School celebrates the new year

On Tuesday, September 23, the children of the Garden City Jewish Center had a wonderful start to the new year by braiding challah dough, attending the children’s Rosh Hashanah service, blasting shofars, and enjoying apples dipped in lots of sweet honey.

While their loaves of challah bread were baking, the kids went to the Art room to make projects that highlighted the symbols of the holiday, like apples, bees and honey, shofars, and pomegranates.

The program was led by Principal Carolyn Hoera, Michael Kupferberg,

Cheryl Minsky, Deborah Zukerman, Carmela Drossman-Schlossberg, and Rory Zukerman. Many parents and grandparents pitched in and joined in the fun. Twenty-five lbs. of challah bread dough was prepared by Matt Tittler, and he was assisted in the kitchen by his sister Maggie Tittler, and his son Wex.

On Thursday, October 2, the Yom Kippur children’s service was held, followed by making decorations for the sukkah (a hut with branches for a roof). After the children had made paper chains, popcorn chains, strings of

A family baking project.

apples and carrots, harvest ornaments, and various other items to hang, everyone went outside to decorate the sukkah. This was a good deed (mitzvah) by getting ready for the harvest holiday of Sukkot.

Religious School at the Garden City Jewish Center is held on Sundays only, from 8:50 a.m.–10:50 a.m. The school’s philosophy is for children to experience

hands-on, high-interest activities, while learning about Hebrew, Jewish history, Bible, culture, and holidays.

The Garden City Jewish Center is a Reform Congregation where everyone is welcome — Jews of all denominations, dual-faith families, singles and students. Please go to www. gardencityjewishcenter.org for more information.

Never too early to learn to blow the

The sukkah is decorated and ready for Sukkot.

shofar.

The challah bread braiding team hard at work.

Those paper chains look great!

Those daring young women in their f lying machines

Garden City women who were patriots

Back in the 1920s and 1930s, women who piloted airplanes were as famous and glamorous as movie stars. These daredevil women were in the news constantly with this new mode of entertainment and transportation.

Requirements of any pilot back then were bravery, access to funding for flying lessons and small plane rental or purchase. The ladies were members of the 99ers Club, a women’s aviation club started by the intrepid Amelia Earhart in 1929. (99 was the amount of pioneer women pilots who joined at the founding.)

Pioneering aviatrix Annette Gipson and the following Garden City women all had similar aviation experiences, whether they were single, married or with babies: Betty Huyler Gilles, of the New York Huyler’s Candy family, a precursor to Hershey’s; Candis Hall Gullino, owner and pilot of a Kittyhawk biplane; Nancy Hopkins, who lived on Hilton Avenue; Laura Ingalls, holder of the world’s barrel roll record with her speedy Lockheed Air Express: Alice Grant Jordanoff who married her Curtiss Flying School instructor; Frances Harrell Marsalis, co-holder of the world’s refueling endurance women’s record and who fatally crashed her plane in a race and Helen Richey, who had a book written about her adventures. Another aviatrix came later. Margaret Werber Gilman was 14 years younger than Annette Gipson and that made all the difference in terms of eventually receiving honors from the Air Force. Gilman, a patri -

ot, lived in Garden City for many decades.

“The quickest way to fame is to fly a plane” could have been the mantra for Annette Gipson, famous aviatrix of the 1930s. Annette (1909-1985) grew up in Georgia, one of twelve children on a farm. It was hard to stand out with that many siblings, but she was a pro at self-promotion.

While Annette was married to her first husband, Ralph Verner, she took flying lessons in Georgia and got her pilot’s license in North Carolina. It was much more exciting to fly a plane and barnstorm than work as a hostess at a nightclub, even though she needed to do her own mechanical work.

By the age of 20, Gipson was in national women’s airplane races and winning prizes. She left the south and moved to the Roosevelt Field Hotel in Garden City, where many of the women pilots lived. They could take lessons and store their planes in the hangars. Gipson had her own Hangar Number 32 at Roosevelt Airfield. In

one year, she had won five prizes in 18 races.

Between 1932 and 1934 she promoted women “lady-birds” with the three Annette Gipson Air Races for Women. Over 50,000 spectators were there. The race was 40 miles round trip between several Long Island and Brooklyn Airports, including Roosevelt Field. Almost $1,000 in prizes were donated by a generous benefactor. Gilles, Hall, Hopkins, Ingalls, Jordanoff, Marsalis and Richey were Garden City’s high-flying contestants. Other women arrived from different states. They all participated in this exciting race, along with other national races. Amelia Earhart was an official, and another was Garden City resident, Charles “Casey” Jones. Various events took place before and after the races, such as banquets and dances in the area. Of course, the races were well-publicized in New York with the radio, the “Daily News,” the “Brooklyn Daily Eagle” and the “Brooklyn Times Union.”

Every time Gipson accomplished

a feat, she alerted the local press. In 1936 the “Brooklyn Times Union” announced, “Girl Sets Air Record. Miss Annette Gipson, of Roosevelt Field, LI, yesterday set a new record for light plane flight over a 100-kilometer course here [Newark, NJ], averaging 125.33 miles per hour. The time was checked by the National Aeronautics Society.” She had a small plane weighing less than 1,000 pounds. She was smart to cultivate relationships with the Woman’s Press Club in New York City too, inviting them to special events.

Altogether, Annette won 101 prizes for her daring races with three different planes she owned, setting three records. She parachuted almost

Margaret Werber Gilman- 1944

Courtesy of Jane Gilman

Betty Gilles- 1930 Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY

Helen Richey- 1940 Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY

Annette Gipson Magoffin- 1935 Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY

Laura Ingalls- 1937 (Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY)

Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY

Frances Marsalis (left)- 1929

Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY

Nancy Hopkins- 1930 (Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY) Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY

SUZIE ALVEY, FORMER GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HISTORIAN

Those daring young women in their f lying machines

300 times. “She …held the light plane speed and altitude records for women…She owned…a Waco F2 with a Warner motor, a racing, clippedwing monocoupe…” according to the “Miami Herald” in 1974.

Gipson collected husbands and children like she collected her 11 siblings; she was married four times, divorced twice and a widow twice, along with having three children and adopting one. After divorcing Verner, she married Edward Magoffin, a Manhattan corporate lawyer in 1937.

The Magoffins spent half the year in Miami. They built a large, contemporary house with seven bedrooms in Coconut Grove, Miami in 1939. It cost $23,000. She called it “Happy Landings” and decorated the home with airplane artifacts. She lived at 4850 SW 80th St. for 48 years.

The energetic Gipson did two things with her extra property: She built a separate clubhouse for the Women Fliers of America, Miami, of which she was the founder of that branch. And even though her glory days of flying came to an end after the birth of her two sons and the death of her husband in 1941, she turned to developing an aviation ground school on her estate, sponsored by the Women Fliers. WWII was raging overseas, so this patriotic American had meteorology, aeronautical construction, celestial navigation, parachute rigging and other classes held with different, qualified instructors. The students could get “CAA ratings using the cadet system.” Later, some students trained to be Civil Air Patrol Pilots.

Four years later, in 1945 she married Army Corporal Francis McClure, but after a contentious relationship, she divorced him. They had one son together. In 1958 Annette married her last husband, Robert Way, who passed away in 1973. Twelve years later, Annette passed away in Miami in 1985.

Margaret Werber Gilman (1923–2014) was a pilot of a different sort. She wasn’t a newshound, so didn’t require the press watching her every move. No barnstorming for her. Although she went to college for fashion, she served with the WASPs as a pilot during World War II, doing her patriotic best. She was among the first women in U. S. history to fly military planes. The WASPs freed up men to do more dangerous flying in combat. The Women’s Airforce Service Pilots tested dangerous planes such as the B-26 and the C-46 and pulled targets for gunnery practice where the men used live ammunition. The WASPs also trained the male pilots for WWII, showing them how to read their plane instrumentation. They also piloted planes from the factories to the mili -

tary bases in the United States to get the planes ready for missions. These women could do everything a man could do, except be in combat. They were considered only Civil Service and not military, despite flying military planes. Civil Service meant they couldn’t get military rank or benefits. After WWII ended, men took over the profession as pilots and the women weren’t hired to fly military or commercial planes.

Margaret married Dr. Manuel Gilman, a veterinarian at Belmont Park in 1948 at the stately Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga. Ironically for our Garden City aviator, the Grand Union was owned by A. T. Stewart, founder of Garden City from 1872 to 1876, expanding it to the world’s largest hotel by the time he died.

In 1951, Margaret, knowing that she couldn’t get a job as a pilot, decided to go back to school, graduating from the Brooklyn Hospital School of Nursing. In 1960, Dr. and Mrs. Gilman bought a beautiful home in Garden City at 117 Wellington Road. They had two children and lived there until 2008.

Things changed in 2001 when Governor George Pataki honored the 1,100 women pilots with the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal and a permanent exhibit of their artifacts at the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport on Long Island. The Congressional Gold Medal, highest civilian tribute given by Congress, was awarded to these same women in Washington, D. C. in 2010. They were now allowed to go back to college on the GI Bill, although they were all past that stage in life by then.

One year later, Dr. Gilman passed away. In 2014, Margaret Werber Gilman passed away at 90.

The author would like to thank the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY for the use of their photo archives.

Waco Biplane, similar to what the GC pilots flew- ca. 1934 (Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY)

Suzie Alvey

Roosevelt Field Hotel Postcard- undated

News from the Children’s Room

Please join us on Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. for Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to Three Years.

Upcoming September and October Library Programs for Children

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

• Monday, Oct. 20, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

• Monday, Oct. 20, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Monday, Oct. 20, at 4:00 p.m.: Craft - For Grades K–2

• Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)

• Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Craft - 3 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Makerspace - Grades 2–5

• Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 10:30 a.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 Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)

• Thursday, Oct. 23, at 4:00 p.m.: Tween and Teens Yarn Group

- Grades 4 to 12

Please join us on Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. for A Time For Kids - 18 Months–36 Months.

• Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m.: Inclusive Storytime Adventure - Grades K-5

• Monday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

• Monday, Oct. 27, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Monday, Oct. 27, at 4:00 p.m.: Craft - For Grades 3–5

• Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)

• Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Maker Space - Grades 2–5

• Wednesday, Oct. 29, at

11:00 a.m.: Halloween Parade and PartyBirth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 4:00 p.m.: Halloween BINGO - Grades K-5

• Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, Oct. 30, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months (Non-Walkers)

Unattended Child Policy

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.

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library

Find these mini painted pumpkins in the Library during the Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt!

Can You Find These 10 Pumpkins?

Search the Library for mini painted pumpkins as part of our fourth annual, award-winning Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt! These pumpkins were painted by teen volunteers in September and October. Teen volunteers painted over 100 pumpkins, which are currently on display in the Library, but patrons need to find the 10 pictured above and write down their location in order to complete the scavenger hunt. Patrons can participate in the scavenger hunt anytime they visit the Library between October 20–31. Patrons of all ages can participate! The scavenger hunt sheets to participate will be available at the Library beginning October 20. Thanks to all the teen volunteers who painted pumpkins this year in order to make this program possible!

Upcoming and Ongoing Library Programs for Tweens and Teens

These programs are for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for these programs on LibCal at https://gardencitypl.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:

• Tuesday, October 14, at 10 a.m.–Thursday, October 23, at 4 p.m.: Ornaments for Community Service (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)

• Thursday, October 23, at 4 p.m.: Tweens and Teens Yarn Group (Grades 4–12)

• 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 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)

• Wednesday, October 29, at 4 p.m.: Teen LEGO Club: Table Challenge (Grades 6–12)

• Thursday, October 30, at 4 p.m.: Tween Thursdays: Game Afternoon (Grades 6–12)

Ongoing Take-Home Community Service Opportunities

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 volunteer 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

Teens used Model Magic, permanent markers, and acrylic paint pens to make Halloween-themed clay sculptures during Teen Crafternoon, which was held Friday, October 3, at the Library. Teen Crafternoons are held once a month on a Friday after school and are for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.

Teens met on October 7 at the Library to discuss upcoming fall programs, including the Tweens and Teens Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party and Teen Noon Year’s Eve Party. They also started making decorations for the Library’s first ever Teen Friendsgiving Party that will be held in November. The Teen Advisory Board is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 and will meet again in November.

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, follow-

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ing 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.

From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library!

Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!

Garden City loves a parade

The Trojan Nation painted the town maroon and white last week as Spirit Week built to a show-stopping Homecoming. The theme, “I Belong to the Trojan Nation,” rang through pep rallies, PTA poster contests, and Spirit Day shirts worn across every school. Senior athletes and band members returned to their former schoolsåto lead cheers and announce the contest winners, while the Garden City PTA Spirit Committee worked tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver a week full of energy, tradition, and community pride.

The Homecoming Parade was the highlight—bigger, better, and more exciting than ever. Floats, decorated cars, the award-winning GCHS Marching Band, cheerleaders, kickline, high school classes, Best Buddies, student clubs, community organizations, and local youth groups all joined in. Beloved teacher Teri King proudly

served as this year’s Grand Marshal.

Participants included the GC PTA, Spirit, Thunder Football, Brownies, Cub Scouts, the Garden City Recreation Department with Goggles, and GCHS soccer, field hockey, and wrestling teams. The Class of 1975—celebrating their 50th reunion later this fall at the Garden City Hotel—was well represented. Alumni were especially proud to see the tradition of parade floats, something their class helped establish, brought back to life in such a vibrant way.

Afterward, Trojan Town kept the celebration going with games, face painting, Italian ices, photo booths, and student club tables, all hosted by PTA, SEPTA, Thunder, and Spirit. Poster contest winners were on display as the Trojan football team dominated on the field, with cheer, kickline, and the marching band bringing the crowd to its feet. Way to go, Trojan Nation!

Garden City Boys Soccer

Photo by Ed Rotondo

Grand Marshal Teri King leads the parade with Trojan pride.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

Garden City Field Hockey representing Trojan Nation.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

The Garden City PTA float rolls through—“Let’s Go Trojans!”

Class of 2028 shows their spirit—“Super Sophs.”

Senior Football moms with the Class of 2026 float,“Route 26 – Next Stop Graduation.”

Garden City NCL Chapter hosts Philanthropy Fair

The Garden City Chapter of the National Charity league hosted a Philanthropy Fair for Patronesses and Ticktockers. This chapter supports dozens of amazing organizations and this fair was a great opportunity for members to learn more about these philanthropies. Organization representatives

answered questions and shared information about their upcoming events. For more information which explains a bit about the Garden City chapter and when the next membership drive is, go to the website at: https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/gardencity/

The GC chapter of the National Charity League’s Philanthropy Fair was a success!

Kristina O’Leary answers questions about the annual Turkey Trot which raises awareness and donations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Muscular Dystrophy Association.

GC NCL Chapter Parliamentarian Nancy Clavin and President Karine McGuiness

For All Who Fight works tirelessly to help those battling cancer.

Cathedral’s new native pollinator garden

BY ARLEEN BREEN

The Cathedral of the Incarnation has taken a major step in its Creation Care mission by installing a ReWild Long Island Community Garden. The native perennial garden, located on the north side of the cathedral has bloomed throughout the summer with vibrant flowering native plants. Incarnation Gardens have officially been designated as a monarch butterfly waystation. Kris Vieira Coleman, Susan MacDonald and Caroline Cosgrove designed the garden and coordinated the effort.

Native gardens like this take about two years to fully establish, and cathedral staff and volunteers are inviting the public to help with watering, weeding, and mulching. “It’s a wonderful way for people to enjoy the beauty of the cathedral

grounds while also caring for creation,” said Susan MacDonald, who is coordinating the volunteer effort.

The project is part of a larger partnership with ReWild Long Island, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing environmental degradation and climate change through sustainable landscaping. ReWild provides free design services and plants for pollinator gardens of up to 1,000 square feet, along with educational resources for recipients of their Community Grant Awards. They also have programs for homeowners.

“ReWild gardens provide vital habitat for birds, insects, and pollinators while cleaning our soil, water, and air,” said Samantha Jo, a ReWild program leader.

“They build biodiversity and resilience, one community garden at a time.”

The Cathedral’s new garden has already

attracted community interest. On the day of planting, several local residents who happened to be walking by stopped to join in. The cathedral hopes the garden will continue to grow as both a sanctuary for pollinators and a gathering space for people.

To mark this achievement, the Cathedral will host a Garden Party on Sunday, September 28 at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to celebrate, enjoy the beauty of the new ReWild Garden, and learn more about

how native plants support a healthy environment. There will also be a postcard art show curated by Jen Uihein inspired by the poems of Walt Whitman on display.

Visitors are welcome to stroll the cathedral close and enjoy the garden at any time. Memorial benches are also available for sponsorhip, offering a place to sit and reflect amid the flowers.

Please RSVP so we can plan for refreshments to: connect@incarnationgc.org

Woman of Distinction honored

Hempstead Town Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby (second right) and Councilman Tom Muscarella (right) congratulated Kristy Chiafair of Garden City as she was honored during New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra’s 12th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony on September 27 at Adelphi University in Garden City. Also attending were Assemblyman Ra, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jen DeSena, and Mineola Village Mayor Paul Pereira.

The Pollinator Garden in glorious color!

Volunteers on planting day in the spring.

ter stage. Most of the board was willing and was pushing to spend $1,334,548 to purchase and install the turf as soon as possible. Voting was 5 to 2 in favor of moving forward in order to appease the many sports minded adults in the room and online.

I believe that a rush to completion could mean a disaster in the end highlighting the risk of prioritizing speed over quality, planning, and children’s safety, which I think is why two of the trustees voted against the proposed plan. I had mentioned during the meeting that I heard of a pivot turf field which was advertised as being superior to any infill type. Infill Is the granular material, such as sand or rubber, spread between the synthetic grass blades to provide balance, keep the blades upright while providing some cushioning and realism to the turf. Caution must be taken to provide the right amount and type of infill (if used), because artificial turf can quickly mat, looking unsightly and shortening its lifespan significantly . A Pivot Turf field however is unlike conventional artificial turf in that it does not require performance infill which could be hazardous to one’s health, safety, and is more prone to injuries for those playing on it. Its construction provides for a more natural grip, stability, and shock absorption while supporting athletic movements like pivoting. Some of the other enhanced features are its reduced maintenance requirements, minimized microplastic shredding, while preventing the risk of abrasive turf burns caused by an infill. The material is made of PFAS free, and recyclable, while providing a 50% longer life expectancy and less maintenance than traditional infill turf systems.

The one sticking point that was talked about during the meeting is that the enhanced pivot turf material is more expensive and would more than likely have to be bonded to cover its costs and would take longer to get and install. The question is: Which will receive the higher priority, the health and safety of our young athletes or the higher cost associated with this relatively new product? I

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Email: Editor@GCNews.com

guess we’ll all have to wait and see how the board resolves this issue and justifies its decision.

Bob Orosz

Possible solution for St. Paul’s To the Editor:

The amount of time spent discussing, debating, mailings, surveys, letters to the editor etc. regarding St. Paul’s is almost comedic and has been taken on a tectonic amount of energy. It is time to think “outside the box, way outside.”

In 2004, St. Paul’s was designated for parkland use only. In effect, it handcuffed and limited the use of the land. To change the parkland status requires a monumental effort and must pass through the New York State Legislation. The process is quite extensive and must follow the following steps.

1. Introduction of the bill

2. In Committee Assembly

3. In Committee Senate

4. On Floor Calendar Assembly

5. On Floor Calendar Senate

6. Passed Assembly

7. Passed Senate

8. Delivered to the Governor

9. Signed by the Governor I imagine this idea was never seriously considered given the administrative effort required. However, after years of discussion with no solution, this may be our only solution. The next question everyone will be asking is what should we do with the property. The major reason to change the status of the property is to give Garden City more avenues to pursue, especially commercial. Although this idea is not new, a senior citizen/senior care facility could be the answer. There are over 40 construction firms specializing in senior care building. What are some of the benefits of a senior care facility for our Village and Citizens:

1. Eliminate financial responsibility for our citizens

2. Provide GC residents needing care or alternative living due to care giving needs

3. Allows citizens to stay in GC

4. Senior citizens can be close to their family

5. Most of the remaining 50 acres may be used for sport fields

There were negative comments when the property was first designed for a senior citizen facility. Traffic congestion and if the facility failed, the state would intercede. I have been to several senior care facilities numerous times and traffic was not a problem. Sadly, there was a scarcity of children and relatives visiting their parents, relatives and loved ones.

I hope the Trustees of Garden City give this possible solution serious consideration, it may be our only alternative.

John Appelt

Help serve Thanksgiving meals

To the Editor:

Time to start working on our Thanksgiving deliveries!

It’s a special year...it’s our 30th year working on this project which is incredibly close to our hearts! We started this back in 1996 when we owned JB’s Pub in Mineola. When JB’s closed in 2001, we continued providing meals to homebound seniors out of our home in Garden City. When our family moved to St. James in 2023, we decided to continue our Thanksgiving project from our new home, but chose to continue our deliveries in Nassau County and to expand to Suffolk County as well. We are very proud that almost 7,800 meals have been provided since we started this project.

A meal consists of a full hot turkey dinner with homemade stuffing, gravy, an assortment of vegetables, cranberry sauce, homemade bread, an assortment of desserts and multiple drinks, delivered in a bag decorated by elementary school students along with cards and letters created by children from multiple school districts. Each delivery is accompanied by a visit when welcomed by the recipient!

We need financial contributions as well as donations of individual drinks, desserts, and homemade breads as well as drivers who are available on Thanksgiving Day to help us deliver the meals. Meals need to be picked up from the parking lot of St. Joseph Church, Garden City at 12:30pm on Thanksgiving Day. If you are interested in contributing or helping us deliver, please reach

out to us! Please let us know if you need us to pick up your contribution.

This is a very special part of our family tradition, and we invite you to make it part of yours, as well. Your generous donations of food, money, and time have made the deliveries a tremendous success each year. With your help, we can continue to bring a meal and a smile to those who are alone on the holiday. Feel free to reach out to us regarding any part of this program.

We thank you for your continued support each year!

Contact: Melinda and John Alford, 5 David Lane, St. James, NY 11780, 516238-4284, 7alfords@optonline.net

Melinda and John Alford

Subdivision moratorium

To the Editor:

I think I’ve lived in Garden City too long! As a kid I remember the prestigious St. Paul’s, as a college student it closed its doors, as an adult homeowner we looked at the deserted building and now as a grandparent I see that we’re investing in the fields again.

Oh St Paul’s if you only knew your destiny!

Now let’s take a look at our beautiful village. How is it that we’re allowing it to be subdivided? Why can’t it be stopped? We certainly don’t want developers subdividing St. Paul’s!

However, we could fit multiples of houses on that land instead of encouraging developers to demolish, squeeze and over build homes into smaller parcels changing the integrity of Princeton Street and the other sections of GC. Since our village leaders don’t want to include 111 New Hyde Park Rd in the current moratorium, let’s open the doors for developers. You’re either part of the problem or part of the solution!

Suzanne D’Ambrosio

Vile sentiments

To the Editor:

I agree with letter published last week regarding the miserable comment about Charlie Kirk murder. Disappointing that GC News considers this fair game. It’s sad that anyone can be so cruel as to express such vile sentiments.

Tom McLaughlin

IN MEMORIAM

Janet Lynne Fellingham

Janet Lynne Fellingham (nee Howell) died at home on October 10, 2025 surrounded by love and light, after a full life lived despite ulcerative colitis, cancer and kidney disease.

She was born in Manhattan on October 18, 1948 to Harry and Bell (Schusler) Howell, the third of five children and the first daughter. The family moved to Floral Park, NY when Janet was 3 years old. She attended St. Hedwig’s School and Floral Park Memorial. After graduating high school Janet entered the workforce as an administrative assistant, for fashion buyers and steamship companies. She ended her career in the early 2000s after decades of working in the Adapted Driver’s Education Department at The Viscardi Center in Albertson.

Janet married Andy on August 1, 1970 and thus began a true and beautiful lifelong love story. They lived first in Queens, moving to New Hyde Park, settling in Garden City, and spent many glorious summers with family and friends in Hampton Bays.

Janet’s true joy was being with her family and friends. She raised her children with a playfulness that was unmatched. The house was always filled with laughter, people, animals, and tea. She continued that legacy with her many granddogs, and later, her grandchildren. Whatever her grandchildren did, and wherever they were, she tried her best to be there, embracing her role as “Mimi” with gusto.

Janet was one of the rare people who made and kept friendships wherever she went—from her elementary and high school friends, to work friends, Welcome Wagon in NHP and GC, St. Anne’s Pre-Cana co-leaders, vacations, and hospital roommates. Once you were her friend, you were her friend forever.

Janet volunteered throughout her adulthood as a class parent, Girl Scout Leader, Welcome Wagon President, secretary for the Ostomy Support Group, and at St. Anne’s, first with Andy as a Pre-Cana leader couple, then as a Eucharistic minister, at the Cancer Support Group, and on the Social Ministries board.

Janet is survived by the love of her life, Andy, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage after they started dating at her Sweet 16. To see them together was to see love in action. They never stopped holding hands and traveled until the final year of Janet’s life. She is also survived by her son Andrew C., daughter-in-law Cristin (Callaghan), and grandson Bobby of Manhattan, NY; and her daughter Kimberly, son-inlaw Matthew (Mohan), and grandchildren Evie and Henry of Garden City. As well as three grand dogs, Frankie, Lando, and Elthree, who always made her laugh. Janet leaves behind her siblings Jim (Sue), Jack (Pat), and Dawn

Janet

L. Fellingham

(Pat), as well as in-laws Sharon, Joe (Millie), Steve (Susan), and Pat (Peter), her many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Bell, and brother Tom. They are surely drinking tea and rejoicing in heaven.

Janet’s family wishes to thank her many gifted doctors, surgeons, nurses, aides, OTs, PTs, and hospital and medical staff who helped her over the years. They particularly thank Fr. John Gilmartin, who was a spiritual guide from the first week of her cancer diagnosis; Linda Leone; the Nurse Ministry; Share-a-Meal; and the prayer list at St. Anne’s Church, and the incredible clergy at the Cathedral of the Incarnation for their many visits to hospital and home. Her wonderful home health aides, Lucia, Mary Jane, and Violet, as well as Brookside Homecare and Calvary Hospice. We also thank our extended family and many friends for loving and supporting us through all these years. We were all blessed to have had Janet in our lives for so long. To honor Janet, we ask that you wear green, drink a cup of tea, visit the library, and laugh with a loved one.

In lieu of flowers, Janet requested donations to go to organizations that support the lives of her grandchildren: Saint Thomas Choir School, Attn: Advancement Office, 202 West 58th Street, New York, NY 10019 www. SaintThomasChurch.org

Garden City Friends of Music, venmo. com/u/GCFOM

Swim for Cancer Research https://www. swimacrossamerica.org/site/TR/OpenWater/ LongIslandSound?px=1525408&pg=personal&fr_ id=7904

A celebration of life was held at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19. A funeral mass was held at the Church of St. Anne on Monday, October 20th. Janet requested that attendees wear green, not black, to her services.

IN MEMORIAM

Bart Cioccia, Sr.

Bart Cioccia, Sr., loving husband to Elizabeth (deceased) and loving father to Bart and Lisa passed away on October 7, 2025 at the age of 91 years old. He is survived by his children.

Bart was married to the love of his life for 64 years, and their dream was to have a family. They came from humble beginnings and made their dream come true by adopting two children. The family enjoyed spending time together and enjoyed a close relationship throughout their lives. Bart and Elizabeth shared love and affection, had a unique bond between them and maintained lifelong friendships with their childhood friends "the crowd."

They led an active retirement, traveled to places like England, France and Italy enjoying opera and pasta along the way. They also loved to spend time in Florida during spring training season to cheer on their favorite team - the Mets. Most important they loved being with each other.

Bart was proud of his military service and professional accomplishments; graduating from NYU, climbing the corporate ladder during his 42 years

at Citibank and retiring with executive credentials. He was also very proud of both his children; his son, a graduate Columbia University School of Dentistry, who leads a successful dental practice in the Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts for over 20 years and his daughter, a graduate of Villanova University and the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at a civil engineering, consulting and technology firm.

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Michael G. Persico

Michael Gerard Persico, MD of Garden City passed away on October 9, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. The very definition of a family man, nothing meant more to him than the people he loved. His warmth, integrity, and generosity touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife Joanne, and their five children: Alphonse (Lauren), Grace, Anne Pesqueira (Joseph), Joan Reinhart (Michael), and Claire Ferguson (Doug). He is also survived by his sisters Annemarie Doodian (John) and Camille, and his sister-in-law Fran (Stephen).

His pride in his family was endless, and his love for them immeasurable. A respected and compassionate physician, Dr. Persico dedicated his life to caring for others. His patients knew him not only for his medical expertise, but for his kindness, empathy, and genuine concern for their well-being. Above all, Michael’s legacy is one of love, devotion, and faith. He lived a life centered on family, service, and the quiet strength of

doing good. His spirit will live on in the countless lives he touched and the family he so dearly cherished. He was, and will always be, a great doctor; and an even greater man.

Visitation was held at Weigand Bros Funeral Home, Williston Park. Funeral Mass was held at Saint Joseph’s R.C. Church, Garden City. Interment followed at Saint Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.

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Garden City POAs host third annual Family Fall Festival

The Garden City Property Owners Associations (POAs), in partnership with the GC Bird Sanctuary, welcomed fall in spectacular fashion this past weekend during its third annual Family Fall Festival. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 400 residents, all eager to enjoy the season’s festivities.

There were activities of all types for families to enjoy. Children decorated pumpkins, creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces to take home. The classic sack race was a big hit, especially since the prize included a gift certificate generously donated by TCBY. Residents enjoyed a variety of other fall-themed games and crafts, including creating their own Halloween masks.

A centerpiece of the festival was the highly anticipated “Best Pie in Garden City” contest, with dozens of pies entered. Awards were given in five categories. Based on the judges’ very difficult decision, the winners were Eileen and Fiona Kinney (fruit pie); Allison, Caitlyn and Taylor Hershkovitz (pumpkin pie and cream pie); Nancy and Alessandra Stile (apple pie); Lisa and Sofia Sparcello (Nut Pie and Overall best Pie in GC!

The partnership with the GC Bird Sanctuary added a special touch to the festivities, highlighted by guided tours of the Bird Sanctuary. The Garden City POA’s annual Family Fall Festival has

grown into a new tradition, drawing ever-larger crowds each year. Thanks to all the residents who came out, as well as TCBY and Garden City Pizza for their generous donations. As in past years, this year’s Festival provided a beautiful fall afternoon with friends and family.

Environmental Tip of the Week

Winterize Your Home

With the onset of fall, homeowners should take the necessary steps to winterize their homes to protect against harsh weather and save on energy costs.

For the exterior:

• Inspect the roof and chimney and repair any minor damage.

• Clean out gutters and downspouts.

• Cut back overhanging branches and remove dead branches to protect the home and cars.

• Turn off and drain the lawn sprinkler system.

• Disconnect and fully drain garden hoses.

• Store or cover lawn furniture and the gas grill.

For the interior:

• Inspect the attic for any water stains and insulate as needed.

• Have the heating system serviced.

• Insulate pipes that are susceptible to freezing.

• Use caulk and weatherstripping to reduce drafts from doors and windows.

• Test and install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms as needed.

• Make sure supplies are readily accessible, including snow shovels, ice melt, flashlights with extra batteries, bottled water, and non-perishable food.

These proactive steps can ensure a safer and more comfortable home this winter while reducing utility bills.

Decorating pumpkins

The Pie Contest

The sack race

LEGAL NOTICES

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NY

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on September 10, 2025, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 23, 2024 AND AMENDED SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $850,000 TO FINANCE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER SLIDE AT THE VILLAGE POOL, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $850,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the replacement of the water slide at the Village pool, at the estimated maximum cost of $850,000.

The period of usefulness is fifteen (15) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $850,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village of Garden City, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 9, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted October 9, 2025, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $818,000 to finance Water Main Replacement Projects, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $818,000 and appropriating said amount for such purpose,”

an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Garden City, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $818,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance Water Main Replacement Projects;

SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $818,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $818,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;

appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $818,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is forty (40) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested: and

SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: October 9, 2025

Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk

Auto theft arrest

Detectives arrested a 39-year-old man on October 13 for alleged thefts from cars parked on Heath Place, Russell Road, and Butler Place, and for using stolen credit cards. The incidents took place within the past month. He was charged with multiple counts of identity theft, larceny, and possession of stolen property.

Lost phone

Officers that same day received a report of a lost or stolen iPhone from an Adelphi University dorm.

Wind damage

As strong winds hit on October 13, officers responded to several reports of fallen trees and branches around the village.

Weather alarm

That day, GCFD and GCPD handled a fire alarm triggered by weather conditions.

Traffic violations

Two motorists on 7th Street were charged October 13. One was for failing to yield to a pedestrian and driving with a suspended license, the other for making an illegal U-turn and driving with a suspended registration.

Yard trespasser

Barbecue gas odor

Later on October 13, firefighters and officers responded to a reported gas odor and traced it to a nearby barbecue.

Revoked license arrest

On October 14, Garden City Police arrested a 47-year-old man on Franklin Avenue for allegedly driving with a DWIrevoked license, four suspensions, and a suspended registration.

Electrical outlet smoke

That same day, officers assisted firefighters at a residence where smoke was traced to a defective outlet; the area was rendered safe.

Truck violations

A Clinton Road truck operator was charged October 14 with driving an overweight vehicle and unsafe tires.

Registration suspensions

Three Stewart Avenue motorists were charged that day with driving with suspended registrations.

Burnt food alarms

On October 14, GCFD and GCPD handled a fire alarm caused by burnt food and another triggered during a battery change.

Multiple suspensions

Garden City Police investigated a report of a man trespassing in a Meadow Street yard on October 13.

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FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or

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.

Ceiling damage

Police assisted a business that day after its ceiling was damaged by heavy rains.

A Clinton Road motorist was charged that same day with driving with a suspended license and registration, as well as uninsured operation.

False medical alarm

Officers on October 14 responded to a home for a medical alert alarm, which was set in error.

October 17, 2025

Cruising Bai Tu Long Bay on the Dragon Legend

BY KAREN RUBIN

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Soon after embarking the Dragon Legend for our overnight cruise of BaiTu Long Bay, we are captivated by the picturesque karst islands that dot from the water, a dreamy landscape evoking classical paintings.

It is our fourth day on Discovery Bicycle Tours’ Vietnam cultural tour, and we had set out from the magnificent Emeralda Resort in Ninh Binh for this enchanting cruise.

The drive along the modern highway offers wonderful scenes of the countryside and daily life, and the rest stop on the highway offers a fascinating demonstration in the technique for oyster pearl farming devised here: a method of cutting a membrane, treating the oyster with an anti-bacterial, then implanting a seed into the oyster to stimulate the oyster to produce a pearl. “Like IVF for the oyster.”

The Dragon Legend, one of the IndoChina Junk fleet, is a beautiful ship (my room is massive) We have all the comforts we could possibly want (except WiFi).

After lunch on the ship, we tender to Hon Co Island - one of the few (out of 4000 karst islands in the bay) where people are allowed to visit. We hike up stone stairs into the hidden Thien Canh Son Cave, then down to a beautiful sand beach. The tender takes us to a floating dock where we get into kayaks and paddle around another small karst island before returning to the ship for the sunset (at 5 pm) and cocktails.

Back on board the ship, we are invited to a cooking demonstration

while others go for massages.

The nighttime scene is gorgeous. Several boats anchor in the same cove – their lights, reflected in the water, as the sun sets makes for a stunning scene.

Dinner is marvelous, followed by a few entertainments – the GM does some card tricks - and we are invited to fish off the boat with a bamboo rod.

A few of us take up the invitation to fish off the boat using nothing but a bamboo pole and lure - a couple of squid are caught triggering squeals of delight.

A Floating Fishing Village

I get up early for the sunrise Tai Chi (so fun, except it is cloudy). After breakfast, we tender to Vung Vieng, a floating fishing village, which proves a true highlight of the cruise.

Located some 22 km from any town, Vung Vieng has been the floating home to as many as 80 families since the 19th century. The homes still have no electricity (a community center and the dock where we

board rowboats to visit the village, has solar power).

A sign on the dock relates that the Vung Vieng fishing village began as an anchorage to give boats a place to rest and avoid storms, but over time, some households began to settle here, increasing in number until nearly 80 in 2014.

We are rowed around the karst island in a traditional wooden rowboat to where the modest homes (not much bigger than a shack) are on wooden floats, sheltered by the rock formations on either side. Those of the village who are not rowing us are out fishing, so we see only a few people still at home - there are more dogs than people.

While there is a solar panel in the community building, there is little electricity – no hot water shower, only wood fire for cooking and heat. Barrels collect rainwater from the roofs for drinking. The villagers subsist on fish (halibut, snapper, mackerel, grouper, sea bass, tuna), and scuba divers gather scallops and oysters.

We also see an actual oyster farm and when we return to the floating dock we have another demonstration of the remarkable process of inserting a seed in an oyster to produce a pearl.

Back onboard the Dragon Legend, we have lunch as it cruises back to port. We depart the ship and drive to the airport in Hanoi to continue our Vietnam adventure in Hue, in central Vietnam.

We are headed to Hue, a city of 300,000, where we will spend two nights at the Pilgrimage Village, a gorgeous five-star resort surrounded by lush gardens, 10 minutes from the bustling downtown.

We have dinner on our own – and since the downtown is a distance from the hotel, the bus will take us and pick us up.

I am dazzled by Hue, a bustling, colorful, festive downtown, jampacked with people crowding the restaurants, the merchants hawking crafts on the streets.

And I really love our stay at the Pilgrimage Village, with its lush garden setting – especially swimming in one of the prettiest pools as darkness falls, and having breakfast in a lodge overlooking the water and gardens.

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of October 19-24, 2025

Just how far can we see on a clear, dark night? If you’re a regular reader of this column, you know that the stars overhead lie many trillions of miles away, but these make up only a tiny fraction of all those in our Milky Way galaxy.

Though our galaxy spans some 600,000 trillion miles (100,000 lightyears), our eyes can see only those stars within the nearest 1% of that diameter. But there is something in our autumn sky that is considerably more distant -far beyond the stars of our galaxy -- and we can see it with the unaided eye if we know just where to look.

Astronomers call it M31 or NGC224; most of us simply know it as the Great Andromeda Galaxy. M31 is a spiral galaxy similar in some respects to our own Milky Way, and it lies so far from us that its light has taken 2.5 million years to reach us. In other words, the faint wisps of light that enter our eyes tonight left that distant galaxy long before humans walked the face of the Earth!

It appears as a faint smudge in the direction of the constellation Andromeda, but to see it, you’d better have a clear sky without the effects of nearby city light pollution or moonlight. In addition, you must allow your eyes at least 30 minutes to become

See a Galaxy Far, Far Away

adapted to the darkness by not looking into any bright light.

If you still can’t see it, you may need to try another trick used nightly by astronomers. It’s called averted vision. Because the human eye is unable to register dim light near its center, gazing directly at such a faint celestial object can render it completely invisible. Look slightly off to its side, however, and the object will seem to pop into view.

After dark this week, M31 appears in the northeast, and there are three ways to use familiar stars and star groupings to direct your gaze to the right place. Use the accompanying illustration to help you find your way.

One technique is to look midway up in the northeastern sky for five stars that outline the sideways “W” of the constellation Cassiopeia. Take the uppermost three stars and imagine them to be an arrowhead, and follow it eastward a short distance until you see a faint smudge.

Another way to find it is to locate the four stars of the Great Square of Pegasus, then follow a line from the square’s southwesternmost corner to its northeasternmost corner and continue along that path about the same distance.

A third way is to begin at the star Mirach in Andromeda, and follow it upward just past the star Mu Andromedae.

The Andromeda Galaxy is 2.5 million lightyears away from Earth.

Long thought to be a nebulous cloud within the Milky Way, it was only during the early years of the 20th century that astronomers discovered it to be a galaxy unto itself, with hundreds of billions of stars, and one of perhaps a trillion or more such galaxies in the universe.

LOST IN SUBURBIA

Mouthing Off

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

When I went for oral surgery last winter, the doctor told me he could only do one half of my mouth that day or I wouldn’t be able to eat for two weeks. Considering it would soon be bathing suit season, I didn’t think that was necessarily a bad thing. But he convinced me otherwise and told me that if I was really gung ho to get it all done, I could come back in a month or so to finish the job. However, the problem with oral surgery is that after you’ve gone through it once, you realize it would take a team of wild horses to drag you in there to do it again.

But nine months later, when the teeth on the other side of my mouth got so sensitive that even eating spaghetti left me in pain, I decided I had to bite the periodontal bullet and go back in the chair.

Let me tell you, there’s nothing like having work done on your mouth to make you appreciate little everyday pains like childbirth and migraines.

Of course, the surgery itself was no big deal. The dentist gave me so much Novocaine that even my left nostril went numb. However, when it finally wore off eight hours later, and I stopped feeling like my lip was hanging down to my collarbone, and all the drool on my chin had dried up, the throb set in.

Contrary to popular belief, Tylenol does not dull the pain.

Advil does not dull the pain.

According to my father, the only thing that works is getting hit over the head by a two-by-four. It doesn’t lessen the pain in your mouth, but the pain in your head is a good distraction.

My husband was very supportive. He booked a flight to the other side of the country and went on a business trip

the day of my surgery. I don’t blame him. I didn’t really want to be around me either. He did, however, send me a lovely bouquet of roses and wishes for a speedy recovery, which translates to: by the time he returns from his trip.

At some point, I decided the only thing to do was go to sleep. My mouth had other plans. While my eyes said, “OK, we’re going to sleep now,” my mouth said, “Arggh, who can sleep with all this throbbing?” So, with an ice pack affixed to my jaw, I stayed up and watched the movies that are so bad you only feel OK about streaming them at 3 o’clock in the morning.

The next day, I not only had a golf ball on the side of my face but also some very attractive bags under my eyes to boot.

All this continued for several more days until I was convinced that a full set of dentures would be a more agree-

And it’s there for all to see on any clear dark night -- if you know just where to look!

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able alternative.

Finally, sick of sitting home with an ice pack on my face, I decided to do the one thing I knew would make me feel better.

Go shopping.

While I was waiting on the checkout line, a very pregnant woman with an infant and three small children got in line behind me.

The kids were all yelling and fighting with each other, and the mother looked completely fed up.

I realized then that my misery would be pretty much over in a week.

She still had 17 years to go.

Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.

BY LOU THEODORE

Every now and then, I go back and review my files. “As I See It” was the title of a weekly column that was written for Litmor Publications in the 1900s. It was the forerunner of what has become my present-day articles that appear monthly in The Theodore Newsletter. “On the Stoop” was the second article I penned and appeared in 1991. I’ve resurrected the “Stoop” – with some token minor edits – for this month’s article. I hope you like it.

My friend, the writer Costas Anifantakis of Searingtown, had this to say about “the stoop”: “Using the word ‘stoop’ as a noun is probably unique to Old Gotham. The etymological derivative of the word is lost somewhere in the hustle and bustle of the city’s pubertal period. The brownstone exterior of eight to ten steps, known as the stoop, might have been adopted from the fact that a pedestrian had to do just that (stoop) to negotiate an upward and forward motion simultaneously, the essence of stair ascension. The stoop served and still serves a few functions - primarily, it is a simple architectural expedient providing access to an upper entrance to a building. It not only constitutes a convenient place to hang out but is also an excellent collecting point for the latest gossip. The stoop is a cosmos where one can observe the coiling and uncoiling of the street activity, and lastly, it constitutes an athletic playing field where kids, with the aid of a pink rubber ball (a Spaldeen), can play stoopball. Stoops come in a few shades of sandstone, varying in steepness and depth and although each has its own distinct character, they all have one thing in common: an unmatched view of the world flowing by endlessly.”

The stoop at 168 West 65th Street (between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway) served as both an observatory tower and conference boardroom for me and the guys on the south side of 65th Street during the late 1940’s. This area and the area due south and west were once classified by Mayor LaGuardia as New York City’s worst slum area. That area, just due north of Hell’s Kitchen, was leveled around 1950, to be replaced by what we now call Lincoln Center. Here is what I remember most of the view from our stoop at 168 West 65th Street.

• We lived at 170 West 65th Street, on the third floor, next door to the stoop. I had only a 10 to 12 foot walk from our tenement building to the stoop.

On the Stoop - Revisited

• Directly across the street on the north side of 65th Street was Commerce High School, essentially a non-technical school. It’s still there today.

• Further east diagonally and adjacent to Commerce H.S. was the Loews Theater, later to be converted to a CBS TV studio. It was here that Jackie Gleason’s 8 p.m. Saturday night shows were staged. The afternoon program featured a beautiful and slim singer named Rosemary Clooney.

• Due east near Broadway on our side of the block was Joe McGrath ‘s father’s bar. It was here that I would stand by the door and watch Buddy Young and Vic Raschi. At age 17, I moved inside and was introduced to a “7 and 7”, aka, Seagram’s Seven Crown and 7-up.

• Diagonally west across the street (on the northwest corner intersection of 65th and Amsterdam) was one of Con Edison’s generating plants.

• Around the corner, between 64th and 65th on the east side of Amsterdam was the Open Kitchen restaurant, one of New York’s premier eateries. It featured eleven stools along the counter and three small tables squeezed into a tight space at the end of the counter. Don’t ask about the bathroom. My father somehow managed to get us through the depression with this small establishment.

• Directly across the street from the Open Kitchen restaurant on the west side of Amsterdam was the Ederle Bros. meat and pork store. Sister Gertrude achieved fame when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel.

• Further south and west was the “black” neighborhood. This area housed a chicken market (I think it was Kosher) and Ripley’s clothing factory. The bulk of my father’s customers were Ripley employees.

• There was a tall gym teacher at Commerce High School that lunched daily at the Open Kitchen. A retired colonel, we all addressed him as Colonel Reutershan. One day, he announced to my father in a deep resonating voice: “George, the future is in chemical engineering. Send Louie to school to get a chemical engineering education.” That’s how and why I became a chemical engineer. I really had no say in the matter. My, have times changed.

• There was a sign on the front door entrance of the Con Edison generating plant that read: Show Your Pass. Every now and then, I would mischievously meander over there at night and cover the letter “P.” Would this be classified

as graffiti?

• The terrors of the neighborhood were the gang from 63rd Street. They roughed me up twice. The first time was really bad. They had asked for my money. I only had 5 cents, but had mistakenly told them I had 15 cents.

• The stoop’s tenement had been converted into single furnished room apartments. It housed veterans of Japanese Hawaiian descent who were attending a dental technician school on the G.I. Bill. I remember it as a scam for both the veterans and the school; despite this, I have nothing but positive memories of those guys. Almost to a person, they were kind, helpful and sincere people.

• It was through the same veterans that I was introduced to prostitution, dope, and gambling. I believe nearly all of them smoked weed. Prostitutes came and went at all hours. Blackjack and dice games occurred on occasions; horse betting was a daily ritual. Fortunately, I only got involved with gambling.

• We often pitched nickels or pennies to a wall or a crack in the sidewalk. One day, I won $80 – an unheard of sum in those days pitching quarters to line on the tarred street. This started what I then called my “gambling fund.”

• Stickball was played without gloves (some nearby players used gloves) with one sewer as home plate and the next sewer as second base. Broomsticks served as bats and a pink Spaldeen was the ball. Our team matured in my eighteenth year, and I believe we won all but one of our games that summer. There was at least $100 bet on each game and our team rarely could raise more than $25. I usually was the big contributor with $5. The rest of the money was put up by the owner of the stoop’s tenement; he turned a nifty profit that summer.

• Late one Saturday afternoon, the back door of the CBS studio opened and out came a group led by the Great One, none other than Jackie Gleason, and Phil Foster, Jackie’s guest that night. They were all stewed to the gills and wanted to play stickball for a couple of bucks. We couldn’t believe our good fortune. It was 6-0 after 2 innings when they retired to the studio.

• I fell in love with a girl named Patricia Pike; but as the old joke goes, she didn’t want to know that I existed. I still have that effect on people. -

• The block was predominately Puerto Rican; but my best friend was a Cuban named Gustavo Carrion. Gus was the janitor/superintendent of our

building. One of his responsibilities was feeding coal to the furnace in the basement. He picked up the nickname “Aqua Caliente” because everyone used to yell for more hot water during the winter months.

• During the Depression and World War II years, I would go to the restaurant and ask my father for a nickel to go to a movie. I could never quite figure out why some of the other kids couldn’t go because they didn’t have, or couldn’t get, a nickel. Saturday morning was a must for me because of the weekly serial. The one I remember most was “The Adventures of Naomi.” I fell in love with her, too.

• When it came time to level our block, my father’s lawyer couldn’t appear in court to arrange for the settlement from the city for the Open Kitchen restaurant. At my father’s request, I went in his place. The judge awarded my father $750. I started yelling and the judge threatened to throw me in jail. I remember shutting my’ mouth immediately since I was overcome with fear. Needless to say, the lawyer received a $250 fee, leaving my father with a measly $500 and without his near lifelong business.

It was an eerie feeling, when several decades later, I returned to my earlier home and found nothing but empty space and a newly paved sidewalk. The stoop had departed, never to- returnyet not to be forgotten. But times have changed: I now live in East Williston in a beautiful house, but it doesn’t have a stoop.

God Bless America.

Note: Interestingly, the address 170 West 65th Street was assigned to the theater that today houses Lincoln Center. In addition, I heard from Patricia Pike and a grandson.

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BY TOM MARGENAU

Winter aggravation and hassles or stress-free and happy

There are jobs that you should begin doing today. The most significant thing to consider now is turning on and checking your heating system. Do you have a contract with a service provider to either change your oil filter or air filter on your forced air gas system? This is crucial to the operating system to ensure there are no issues during the winter.

The second most important item to consider is cleaning and flushing out your gutters and leaders, especially if you haven’t done this in a while. As the fall progresses and leaves continue to fall into early December, you will have to do it several times until the process is completed. However, waiting may block the drain and overflow your gutters, which can lead to water going behind your soffits and coming inside your walls, causing mold.

The best way to keep your gutters clean permanently is to install leaf filters. I just had this completed last year and it was a godsend. I became tired of getting up on my ladder, the danger of falling, getting dirty, and wasting precious time. You can order them online and search for someone to install them. Go to your local online neighborhood community, where you will find a handyman to do it. I saved many thousands of dollars by doing it this way. I had an estimate provided by a major installer, including material (the same product that I found online) and labor, for over $5000! I was able to get it done for $350 (pre-tariffs). It might cost a bit more, but you’ll still save a bundle of cash!

Any exposed pipes/faucets on the outside will need to be shut off from the inside of your basement or wherever your valves are located. If you do not have any shut-off valves, then you can purchase 24V wire that can be wrapped around the faucet (as long as you have an outside outlet to plug into), so freezing will not occur. I learned the hard way 20 years ago when my faucet exploded while we were on vacation. My water bill was humongous, even though my neighbor called the water company, and they were able to shut off the water. Fortunately, I have a forced air heating system, so my home was kept warm while we were away, and no issues with interior pipes. Most importantly, if you are going

away for any length of time, keep your heat on at no lower than 55 degrees. If you have pipes in the walls on the north side of your home, it will always be the coldest part. Check to make sure that you are still using oil and that you have enough in your tank or on automatic delivery, so you do not run out!

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

The next thing to consider is to begin putting away your outdoor furniture, or, if there is no room, cover it for the winter. Did you clean your barbecue grill and detach your propane tank? If you have a snow blower, have you tried to start it (I did this the other day, while temperatures were still in the 70s)? Waiting until it is colder or worse, right after a snowfall, could be more challenging and a pain in the butt to start. It would be advisable to change the oil to a non-detergent straight 30W type and to replace the spark plug and air filter, if any. There are no oil filters on these engines compared to a car, which needs a detergent-type oil + filter to catch all metal particles and substances to clean the inside of your engine. Non-detergent oil flows and lubricates much more efficiently.

Rainfall has been almost nonexistent for many weeks. Unless you have an automatic sprinkler system (assuming it is still on) or haven’t done much watering, your lawn may have gone dormant or might have insect damage from chinch bugs or grubs due to a lack of proactive applications. If your lawn can be pulled up and you notice a “C” shaped insect, then you may have grubs. Although a little late, you may notice Chinch bugs by taking an open-ended can, pushing it into the ground right near the brown and green areas, and adding water. If you have them, they will be apparent when they float to the top of the water. You can Google photos of Grubs and chinch bugs. If you apply any materials, I suggest hiring a licensed and insured professional. If you are a do-it-yourself homeowner, always read the label instructions before using and applying any materials.

Fall is the best time to do thatch,

core aeration, and primary seeding. A mix of 30-50% tall fescues, hybrid ryes, and 20% blue grass will provide a great lawn next spring. Spread the seed at 1-3 lbs. per 1000 sq ft with a rotarytype spreader. You should add some topsoil dressing to minimize the loss of seed by birds and heavy rains. Apply fertilizer at one lb. of nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft. Again, follow the label instructions. You might also want to feed your shrubbery with a specific amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potash. A soil test should be considered if you haven’t fertilized in many years. This link will provide excellent information to guide you: www.hgic.clemson.edu. Watering lightly 10-15 minutes every other day, as per local watering laws, will promote some germination within 7-14 days, depending on the weather and temperatures. Ryzomes and tillers via the root system will continue to expand and grow a thicker lawn up until the ground begins to freeze.

Cracks in the driveway that allow water to get in and freeze during the winter will cause damage. It’s a bit late, but if you can find any asphalt driveway sealer at your local or big box stores, you can fill in those cracks. I just did an area on my driveway with an asphalt patch 7 days ago, and it is now hard. You may want to call a local company to perform this task. You can Google driveway sealing companies and get a few estimates.

If you have sidewalks, I suggest that you check those slabs that might not be level and cause someone to trip and possibly break a leg, arm, or worse, a head injury. Fixing those issues now will save you headaches later on. Check if your insurance policy covers you, even if your local village or town owns it. However, generally, you are responsible for repairing them.

Saving time, money, and future aggravation by completing these chores will minimize headaches later on, allowing you to enjoy the fall, winter, and the holidays that will soon be here. If you snooze, you will Lose!

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fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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After much grass-roots debate, turf wins out

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lar activities?’ As you can see the bald spots, areas where the sports happen. What makes it significant with all these fields close together, there is no netting. I raised that issue because sometimes you ask for something that has never been done before, and we question if the village needs the expense. I don’t know,” Torino said.

He questioned whether the village risked “building more than we actually need” and stressed balancing demand with practicality.

Support for the project

Trustee Vinny Muldoon, liaison to the Board of Commissioners of Recreational and Cultural Affairs, said the need was clear.

“Our local sports organizations expressed how the village needs and wants the new field, with the amount of young athletes playing on our St. Paul’s fields now. Those grass fields are getting beat down to you-know-what so the only way of resting those natural fields is to have a new facility, with the abilities to play later into the winter time and earlier in the spring. You can get over two times the use of a synthetic turf field compared to using a regular grass field, so we are trying to kill two birds with one stone. That is where this originated from, and I’ve worked with the Rec. Commission and staff on the priorities,” Muldoon said.

Muldoon noted that most Nassau County villages have more turf fields than Garden City, which has a large population of student-athletes. He said the Landtek bid includes ChillFill infill but switching to another material could raise costs by $200,000. The infill decision will not delay the project.

Health and environmental concerns

Trustees discussed safety issues related to PFAS and crumb rubber. Trustee Torino urged caution, while Trustee Jessica Tai highlighted the role of the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) in reviewing materials and prioritizing environmental safety.

Tai noted that some of the social media comments about the turf field presumed to know how every village trustee would vote and unanimously support the expense.

“There are speculations, there are discussions and then there are decisions. Sometimes when you look at social media or any online discussions, I think we should be more careful where we know the difference. There is a sense that if a topic is presented the Board has reached a decision on something, but nobody asked for my opinion and we have not voted. Secondly, the turf discussion is largely based on the weather and overuse of the grass fields, as the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) has held multiple sessions about the field conditions, treatments and turf

materials. The Rec. Master Plan has prioritized the fields based on what residents filled out in surveys and their input. That’s the base of determining the community’s needs and we’re looking into it seriously,” she noted.

Tai noted that the EAB concerns mostly pertained to the material composition of turf fields, crumb rubber infill, PFAS contaminants and effects of heat.

Assistant Superintendent Hill confirmed that the selected turf will be PFAS-free. Muldoon cited a statement from TenCate CEO Joe Fields announcing that the company’s newest artificial grass is made without PFAS. Village Attorney Gary Fishberg added that state law now prohibits PFAS in carpet materials, including artificial turf. He noted that this condition is imposed as a requirement that the vendor must abide by.

Trustee Muldoon punctuated the discussion saying, that the turf product Garden City is pursuing for the new field “is as good as it gets when it comes to being environmentally-friendly.”

Residents speak up

Ray Meyer of the Recreation Commission urged trustees not to let a small number of objections derail a project supported by most residents. He cited the Recreation Master Plan and survey results showing strong public backing.

Resident Ronald Furman sought assurances that the field would not include bleachers or lights. Muldoon confirmed there would be no stadium lighting and only small, four-foot bleachers. ““We are not building a stadium, we’re building just a flat turf field with a four-foot fence,” he said.

Furman also questioned the potential for rentals of the new turf field to groups/people from outside of Garden City. He told the board the community wants to hear about services in such a scenario including healthcare/ emergency personnel, ambulances and other resources for events. “And for all of that, is the village in a dire need for revenues to have to rent out a new field? We have heard about all the needs for the sports groups so our village’s children should be able to use the fields 100% of the time,” he asked.

Hill responded that renting the field is not a driving factor.

“It goes to the Rec. Commission and ultimately the Board of Trustees to determine what the village’s position is, but if the village is saying we don’t want to rent it out — then we won’t rent it out. That is what we do at Community Park (for the turf field). The local lacrosse and soccer organizations told Rec. they did not want to see the existing turf field rented until 9 p.m. because they can use it for practice, so we made the blanket statement to stop renting the field to outside organizations,” Hill explained.

Tuning in over Zoom, resident Bob

Orosz asked to know the dimensions of the proposed turf field. Trustee Muldoon shared that it will be around 320 feet long by 230 feet wide. “The location on the screen has to be adjusted to place it further south that it was on the sketch, not a lot but it is more south. The field lines are already staked on the (existing) grass, thanks to Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni and Public Works…If anyone wants to go up and see it, they can observe the lines with the four stakes and caution tape connecting them,” Muldoon said.

Orosz also suggested that the Board of Trustees consider a new product called Pivot Turf which can reduce the risks of injuries, and there is no infill needed for that particular product. In response to a question Orosz discussed the higher number of adolescent girls and women who get injured playing sports on turf fields.

Trustee Muldoon said that Garden City would be unwilling to become a “guinea pig” and use the Pivot Turf product, which has been quoted at around $200,000 more than the regular kinds of turf. Muldoon said EnviroFill would also carry the additional $200,000 over the price tag of the field

Athletes and safety

Centennials Soccer Club President Rob Malhame, representing 1,700 youth athletes, praised the project. “We had 12 cancellations last spring at St. Paul’s. The only field open was the turf at Community Park,” he said, noting that injuries are more frequent on grass than turf.

“Last spring on the St. Paul’s fields we had 12 cancellations. The only field being used was the turf field at Community Park. The cancellations means the weekday practices with trainers coming here after their job, and then they get told the fields are closed. Centennials still has to pay them, and of course it is a nightmare to have to reschedule the games on Saturdays and Sundays. We want the kids to play, and the thing is while I have heard several comments about safety, we have experienced many more injuries on the grass fields at St. Paul’s than we have at the turf field at Community Park,”

Malhame said.

Lights and future use

Trustee Torino said from his evaluation, he was not inclined to place the field at the place projected at the St. Paul’s grounds UNLESS lights were going to be part of the facility there. “If you do your calculations of how many hours there are between dusk and 9 p.m. between October and April, you would come to a number of 762 hours. The question really becomes how often will the field be used between October and April when it’s dark? That is a consideration,” he shared, after presenting a slide with a choice of lighting substantially less than what exists at Community Park now.

“I can tell you, in 1997 and 1998 when the original lights were put in at Community Park I was serving on the Rec. Commission and these lights were put in by the military as a summer assignment. The question became the lights ‘exploding in number’ at Community Park, however if you walk there at night you can tell that the fields are lit but once you are 10 feet away from the fields, you can’t read anything

Mayor Ed Finneran quickly shut down the idea. “Lights are not on the table,” he said.

Trustee Torino said in a recent social media post, current Rec. Commission member John Cantwell had noted potential for lights and hearing that, Mayor Finneran stated “Well, Mr. Cantwell is mistaken.”

Later in the meeting, Trustee Muldoon noted “There is no desire from anybody I’ve talked to on this Board of Trustees to do any lights whatsoever, but if there is a desire to do it in the future then it can be done because the field would be in the best spot (at St. Paul’s) – the lights would not interfere with residents living on St. Paul’s Crescent, St. Paul’s Place or Hampton Road.”

The meeting ended with trustees agreeing to revisit the infill discussion soon. As Torino summarized, “What are we going to do? What should we do? And what do we believe is the right course of conduct?”

Photos from the Village Archives

Merillon Avenue Station

A view facing northeast of the Merillon Avenue station house c1955. This building on the north side of the main line tracks was built in 1911 as part of the development of Garden City Estates. The north boundary of the Village [1919] as well as the coterminus north boundary of Hempstead Township [1784] runs at a slight angle to the railroad, and crosses it just east of the Nassau Blvd. underpass, putting the station house property and the 15 residences on Atlantic Ave. to its west partially or wholly within the Village. Merillon Ave., on the south side of the tracks, begins at Euston Rd., and another road, Butler Ave., once existed from that point southwest to near the RR bridge at Edgemere Rd. That road was part of Court House Rd in Franklin Square to County Courthouse Rd north of the main line tracks, which led to the original Queens County Courthouse at Jericho Turnpike. Butler Ave. was eliminated when the roads west of Roxbury Rd. were added as part of the Country Club Estates development in 1926. Cornelia Clinch Merillon [d 1905] and Prescott Hall Butler [d 1901], the presumed namesakes, were heirs of A. T. Stewart’s wife Cornelia. Butler was a director in the Garden City Company formed in 1893 to oversee the Stewart holdings. Merillon was wife of Joseph Merillon, to whom was left with their four children a $2.2M

estate. The station house was demolished in 1958. Most LIRR station houses are located on the north side of the tracks to accommodate commuters to

NYC. In 1933 plans were made to relocate the Merillon Ave. station house to the south side of the tracks, probably to have it more within the Village,

A selection from the extensive Village Archives. Others can be seen at www.NYHeritage.org - click on Organizations, G, and Garden City Public Library. Comments/questions: email Historian@gardencityny.net - Wm. Bellmer

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Vipers wrap up inaugural season

It started back in March with tryouts and finished this past weekend with a hard fought game, narrowly missing out on a playoff spot. This was always going to be a developmental year for the Vipers, a year of growth and learning the game. To that end, this was a very successful season.

Going into the season, the Vipers knew that playing in this league was going to be extremely difficult. This was the first time the boys had played in the league while other teams in their division had been together for over a year already, plus many of the kids they would play against were a year older, if not more. The kids didn’t care, they wanted to play. The team had two rules, have fun and play hard, and that they did! The season was not going to be measured in wins and losses but by development. As the year progressed the small incremental improvements started to become noticeable. By the end of the fall season, the team looked and played the part of a real baseball team, a noticeable change from the spring season.

The team wrapped up its season Saturday evening with a much earned pizza party and award ceremony. It was a memorable first year for the boys who got to learn and play America’s National Pastime.

The 9U Vipers with their awards!

Joe Banks steals third base!

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Tristan Bilello throws a strike right down the middle.

Thunder Walker 9s defeat Plainedge

On a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon in Plainedge, the Thunder Walker 9s took the field against the Plainedge Bobcats. It was a game to remember, as the Thunder offense was on fire and the defense kept the pressure in the backfield, holding Plainedge to just one score.

Winning the toss, the Thunder opted to start with the ball. Quarterback Declan Walker (9) led the offense down the field with a 6-play drive featuring rushing from Branson Pepicelli (7) and Patrick Hannan (87), concluding with a 4th and 1 from the Plainedge 45 which Branson Pepicelli (7) took for a rushing touchdown. (Garden City 6, Plainedge 0)

The Thunder Defense took the field lead by defensive linemen Patrick Gomoka (6), Branden Connolly (72), Daniel Eng (16), Harris Delaney (20) and Graham Baebler (24). This front five was too much for Plainedge, forcing a 3-and-out.

When the Thunder got the ball back, it only took 3 rushing plays from Branson Pepicelli (7) & Graham Baebler (24) to put the ball in the endzone again. (Garden City

12, Plainedge 0)

Before the second half concluded, the Thunder managed to score again via Pepicelli's rushing touchdown followed by an extra point rushing conversion by James Kelly (43). (Garden City 19, Plainedge 0)

In the second half, Plainedge did their best to make a game of it, scoring a TD (Garden City 19, Plainedge 7). Immediately after Plainedge scored, the Thunder stormed back with a TD of their own.

(Garden City 25, Plainedge 7).

Thanks to ferocious defensive line performances from Ciaran Manley (5), Declan Montegari (33) and Gus Casano (25), relentless pressure from linebackers James Immordino (2) and Jack Miller (3), and cornerbacks Anthony Canner (30), Alexander Virzera (17) and Jack Chiara (26) keeping Plainedge rushers from getting to the outside, Plainedge would not score again.

Final Score: Thunder 25, Plainedge 7.

Next Game: Garden City Thunder take on the Lynbrook Titans at Greis Park in Lynbrook, October 19 at 10:00 a.m.

down the Plainedge

with the help of Jack Miller (3). Declan Montegari (33) ready to back them up.

Coach Walker congratulates the Thunder players on their great team win.

Game captains Patrick Gomoka (6), Declan Walker (9), Harris Delaney (20), and Braden Connolly (72) go up for the coin toss.

Alexander Virzera (17) brings

James Kelly (43) runs the ball for a gain thanks to excellent blocking by his teammates.

Patrick Gomoka (6) charges into the backfield and brings down the Plainedge RB.

RB Branson Pepicelli (7) takes the handoff and rushes for one of his 3 TDs of the game.

Thunder Ring 9s storm to victory over Mineola

In a driving rainstorm, the Garden City Thunder Ring 9s improved to 3-1 on the season with a convincing 26-6 victory over Mineola. Henry Ofenloch (34) kicked off the scoring on Garden City’s first drive with an exhilarating 54-yard touchdown run off left tackle, tip-toeing his way down the sideline for the score. Carter Coratti (88) delivered his own 54 yard touchdown in the second quarter as he rumbled through multiple defenders before breaking free towards the endzone. Quarterback Liam Calderone (15) capped the first half offensive barrage with his own thrilling 49 yard touchdown run. Calderone exploded through a hole carved by offensive tackle Luke Donnelly (1) & tight end Declan Ring (27) and outraced the Mineola defenders. The scoring flurry continued in the 3rd quarter when Ofenloch cut his way through a bevy of defenders to deliver his second long touchdown of the game, giving Garden City a commanding 26-0 lead. The remainder of the offense was

supplied by Jack Ketcher (10) and Logan Meditz (82) who both contributed strong runs to the effort.

Defensively, nose guard Connor Maciaszek (17) was a constant menace behind the line of scrimmage, delivering multiple tackles for a loss. Defensive end William Sessa (18) was a force in the Mineola backfield, contributing his own slew of highlight worthy tackles behind the line. Christian Fodera (19) provided multiple top plays with tackles from his cornerback position, but none more thrilling than his interception of a Mineola pass and ensuing return of 20 yards. Outside linebacker Luca Plati (21) and Maciaszek (17) each recovered fumbles to fuel the defense, while Emmett Walker (8), Alex Masterson (32) and Jack Wenk (45) each made plays to cement the effort.

Garden City looks for its fourth win this weekend when they host Port Washington. Go Thunder!

All smiles for the Ring 9s!

The unstoppable Carter Coratti (88) on his way to score a touchdown

Game captains Emmett Walker (8), Anthony Constantino (33) and Christian Fodera (19).

Connor Maciaszek (17) and Emmett Walker (8) with a tackle

Henry Ofenloch (34) cerebrating one of his two touchdowns of the game

Christian Fodera (19) and Jack Ketcher (10) stop Mineola from advancing

Grapplers build strength, confidence, and community

The Garden City Grapplers Wrestling Program is helping local youth build more than just athletic skills, it’s building confidence, character, and community.

Open to boys and girls 2nd to 7th grade. The Grapplers program introduces students to one of the oldest and most respected sports in the world. Through hands-on coaching, fun drills, and team camaraderie, young athletes learn lessons that last far beyond the mat. Discipline, perseverance, and self-respect are three

key traits your child will get out of our program.

Wrestling teaches kids how to handle adversity, set goals, and believe in themselves. Every practice is about becoming a better athlete and a stronger all around person.

The Garden City Grapplers offer high level coaching and training opportunities, with practices held locally at Stewart Avenue school. We offer beginners practices for athletes new and learning the basics to experienced wrestlers preparing

for competition. We have a program for everyone! The program emphasizes proper technique, sportsmanship, and teamwork while promoting physical fitness, balance, strength training and mental toughness.

Wrestling is also one of the fastest-growing sports for girls nationwide, and the Grapplers proudly welcome all athletes who want to challenge themselves and be part of something special.

The Grapplers program continues to expand and is excited to welcome

Attention students!

new members this season. Whether your child has never wrestled before or is looking to take their skills to the next level, there’s a place for them on the mat.

For more information on registration, practice times, and upcoming events, see the flyer below and scan the QR code for more information. Join the Grapplers family today— where champions are made, one practice at a time.

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Nassau County champion Keegan Fitzpatrick is all smiles after the win.

GC Grapplers celebrate Reed Daily’s big win.

Luca Erigo sets up for the takedown.

The Grapplers

Michael Dunn is locked in on his opponent.

Boys Soccer locks up Conference AA2 Championship

The Boys Varsity Soccer team locked up the Conference AA2 Championship on Tuesday during the final regular season game that coincided with Senior Day with a 7-0 victory over Hewlett High School! It was another busy week that started with an in-league game against Mepham High School last Thursday at Farmingdale State College and then an out of league game against the number one ranked team in the nation, St. Benedict’s Prep at the Rutgers University Campus in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday.

The Thursday home game was played at Farmingdale State College under the lights as good preparation for the upcoming playoffs. It was another matchup between the AA2 number 1 ranked Trojans against the number 2 ranked Mepham Pirates, with the previous game being a 3-1 Trojan victory. There was a lot of buzz on this cold evening as the Pirates were determined to even their record against Garden City for the season. Despite Mepham’s early aggressiveness the Trojans followed their playbook with strong ball control and patience, and almost halfway into the first half the Trojan’s attack scored their first goal with a Jack Klein cross to Ollie Williams that he

one-timed into the net. Garden City kept the pressure on with Will Egan hounding the Mepham midfielders and Charlie Koester and Thomas Fargione kicking out every ball that came up through the middle. Jack Klein added a second goal for the Trojans later in the first half off a well-placed pass from Jack Costa. Despite the two goals for the Trojans, the Pirates showed why they were ranked number two in AA2, by scoring a goal in the waning minutes of the first half. In the second half goalkeeper Michael Karcher turned away all shots and the Trojans continued to launch attack after attack, with Ollie Williams scoring his second of the game off another great through ball from Jack Costa. Final score 3-1.

On Saturday afternoon, the Trojans travelled to the Newark Campus of Rutgers University to face the literal powerhouse, national ranked #1 high school team of St. Benedict’s Prep Gray Bees on their home turf. The boys knew this was going to be the ultimate challenge, but they were determined to make their mark. As the opening whistle blew the Gray Bees came out hot looking to penetrate the Trojans’ defense, but the boys turned them back started looking for their own

opportunities. After fifteen minutes of play, the Gray Bees were able to convert a header from a corner kick to go up 1-0. The Trojans were determined not to be another St Benedict’s victim and mounted their own attack and shocked the home crowd at the twenty-minute mark when Jack Klein’s cross into the box went into the net off the back of a Gray Bee defender. St. Benedict’s ramped up their powerful attack and were able to go back up with a goal from their top star, only for the Trojans to march back down and Jack Costa to score the equalizer off a Dylan Fisher assist. As the seconds ticked away in the first half the home team and crowd could not believe the team from Long Island was able to match them, unfortunately a penalty in the box with twelve seconds left gave the Gray Bees a penalty kick that left the score at 3-2 going into the half. The second half was a war of attrition as the St Benedict’s team showed why they were number one in the nation with wave after wave of attack. Despite the Trojans’ tremendous effort, the Gray Bees were able to add two more goals with a final score of 5-2. Although the boys came up short on the scoreboard, they should be proud of their amaz -

ing effort and their parents and fans made sure to give them a round of applause and praise as they headed to the buses.

On Tuesday, the Trojans held their last game of the regular season at home versus Hewlett High School and the team celebrated the nineteen seniors on Senior Day. During the Senior Day ceremony before the game, each senior presented their mothers with a white rose and had their poster exhibited in front of the stands. The Trojans started the game with a full senior starting lineup and were in control the whole game. The coaches used the opportunity to get most of the juniors and sophomores into the game, but the scoring was entirely by the seniors with seven goals from Jack Costa, Jack Klein (2), Dylan Fisher, Ollie Williams, George Kurth and Liam Mulrooney. Additionally, assists were provided by Sebastion Toro, Sean Conway and Aiden Eddelson. Final score 7-0.

The boys finished the regular season undefeated in their division with a 12-0 record and an overall record of 13-2. They head into the playoffs confident in their abilities to compete against any team that stands in their path. Go Trojans!

Boys Varsity Soccer seniors (left to right): Jack Costa, Jack Klein, Ollie Williams, Jacob Cooper, Thomas Fargione, Jack Shorr, Will Egan, Charlie Koester, Christophe De Rechter, Michael Karcher, James Deligatti, Sean Conway, Dylan Fisher, Dylan Volpe, George Curth, James Martin, Liam Mulrooney, Sebastian Toro, Logan Mullally

Photo by Ed Rotondo

Girls Soccer wins Conference AA/AAA

Nassau Conference AA/AAA Champions!

Thursday, October 9: Away v. Southside

The Girls Varsity Soccer team travelled to Peninsula Boulevard last Thursday to face Southside in a rematch of their earlier contest, which ended in a 1-1 tie. The Lady Trojans not only came away with a hard fought 2-1 victory over their arch nemesis, but they also secured the title of Nassau Conference AA/ AAA Champions for the second year in a row!

Garden City versus Southside is always something extra special, a game that brings a little more juice than all the others. The coaches, players and fans all recognize that these friendly neighbors bring out the best in each other. Thursday’s game was no different. Under the lights, the two teams battled back and forth for much of the first half as each sought to establish control and generate opportunities. Southside breathed sighs of relief on two early opportunities by senior captain LeeLee Gaffney, who was thwarted by the Cyclones defense and goalkeeper (whose unique punting style included a partial square dance). Junior Anna Olcott, who arguably had her best game of the season, elevated her play all afternoon with skillful trapping and pinpoint threaded through passes to her cut -

tng teammates. With 13:40 remaining in the first half, Olcott gathered a headed ball from freshman Stella Trillhaase, pivoted, and hit senior captain Brianna Ciccone in stride as she split the defense. Ciccone got a step on her last defender and found the back of the net for a 1-0 GC lead.

The second half opened with the same intensity as the first, as Garden City clung to its wafer thin margin. The defense of Nora Donahue, Madsie Patrickakos, Katie Horn, Ciara Hegarty, Amelia Scianablo, and Ali Bennett once again built a wall brick by brick as the game wore on.

The midfielders consisting of Lia Costa, Ciccone, Sydney Rhein, Sienna Castellano, Trillhaase, and Emily Bennett, began to establish possession and chip away at the Cyclone defense. With 17:33 remaining in the game, “Mad Madsie” Patrickakos took possession from her center back position. With her eyes up field, she spotted her opportunity as the right offensive quadrant beckoned. Patrickakos delivered a brilliant pass to space, which speedster Olcott tracked down as her defender homed in. Olcott gained control and made a hard cut inside of her defender, who had overcommitted. With a clearer path to the goal, Olcott kept her dribble and slipped the ball past the

an assist in the victory.

diving Southside keeper as a second defender closed in. A beautiful finish to a perfect set up for a 2-0 Garden City lead. With 10 minutes remaining in the game, Southside closed the gap to 2-1 on a dubious penalty call just outside of GC’s 18-yard box. But the Lady Trojans tightened their collective defensive belt and held on for the victory and another power conference title.

The girls round out their regu -

lar season with two home games this week. On Wednesday October 15, versus Oceanside at 4:30pm, the nine seniors on the team will be honored prior to the kickoff. On Friday the 17th, the team wraps up against MacArthur at home at 4:30 p.m. The first playoff game will take place the following Friday, October 24th at 3:00 p.m. at home, opponent TBD. So come out and cheer for these amazing athletes!

Senior captain Brianna Ciccone shoots and scores the game's first goal.

Junior forward Anna Olcott tallied a goal and

GCHS Varsity Fencing hosts demonstration, recruiting event

BY MEGHAN O’BRIEN

Looking for a sport that challenges your mind as much as your body?

Try fencing – the fastpaced, one-on-one combat sport that combines athleticism, skill, strategy, mental strength, anticipation, and lightning reflexes. On Thursday, October 23,the GCHS Boys and Girls Varsity Fencing Team will be hosting a demonstration and recruiting event at the GCHS Cafeteria at 3:00 p.m. All interested students in 8th–12th grades and their parents are welcome to attend. No prior fencing experience is necessary to join the team. All equipment is provided and Varsity Fencing is a no cut sport.

Fencing is a sport deeply

rooted in history and has been a permanent fixture at the Olympic Games since their inception in 1896. It is a discipline that evolved from sword fighting for both self-defense and duels. Within the sport of fencing, there are three distinctive disciplines (sabre, foil, and épée) each with its own style, rules, and weapon. Whether you're competitive or just want to try something new and exciting, fencing is a unique way to stay in shape, build confidence, meet new friends, and develop skills that go beyond the strip. Bring your curiosity and a fighting spirit, and find out what makes the GCHS fencing program so outstanding. For more information, please contact the team parents at: gcfriendsoffencing@gmail.com.

Tim O’Brien scores a direct hit fencing épée.

The team celebrates the 2025 fencing season at Stewart Manor Country Club.

Colin Chan on the attack for a shutout bout.

2025 Garden City Girls Varsity Fencing team

2025 Garden City Boys Varsity Fencing team

Isabelle DeNoto lunges towards her opponent fencing sabre.

Trojans maroon Pirates 44-7

and focus.

The undefeated Trojans and Mepham Pirates clashed on Warren King Field in the “Game of the Week,” and Garden City made a statement from the opening whistle.

Quarterbacks Brayden Robertiello (#17) and Brendan Benn (#12) led a balanced attack, mixing confident passes with key rushing plays. Anthony Asaro (#14), Merit Ruckh (#23), Justin Baiker (#11), Jack LeSueur (#29), Gus Galli (#24), and Gianluca Ingrassia (#30)

fueled scoring drives that buried the Pirates early.

Asaro opened with a 45-yard touchdown run on the first play and followed with a pick-six before Will Mattice (#33) added another. Ruckh scored twice— once on a 48-yard burst and again on a spectacular diving catch. Chris Desiderio (#18) drilled a field goal, and Jack Campolettano (#25) closed out the scoring with the final Trojan touchdown.

Chase Kraus locks in for a key block to protect the play.

Defense dominated with interceptions by Asaro, Baiker, and Mattice. Zach Olson (#77), Owen Andersen (#20), and James Sullivan (#73) shut down the run, while Wolfgang Ullrich (#70) and AJ Haeffner (#78) combined for a “sack sandwich.” Mark Escher (#89)’s fourthdown sack stopped a late Pirate drive, and Jeffrey Finnell (#15) and Baiker

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wrapped up would-be scorers.

Allowing only one touchdown, the stingy Trojan defense and explosive offense kept the streak alive at 59 with the final score - Garden City 44 –Mepham 7. Next up: the final home game of the season—Garden City hosts Glen Cove in the Battle of the GCs, Saturday at 1 p.m. Let’s go Trojans!

Gianluca Ingrassia powers through and finds the end zone.

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Anthony Asaro hurdles through the air to take down the Pirates.

Will Mattice scores on a crowd-roaring pick-six.

James Logler anchors the defensive line with strength

Justin Baiker hauls in the reception for a Trojan touchdown.

Jaguars win annual Fall Classic

The Jags won another holiday tournament over Columbus Day! They played four games in two days against some very good teams from across New York and in some pretty rainy weather. The girls netted 6 goals over the tournament and allowed no one to score on them thanks to excellent defense and fantastic goalie play!

Pictured: Cate Walker, Caroline Lentini, Cara Corrigan, Sienna Lattuca, Abby Eng, Gemma Kelly, Grace Gough, Louise Prager, Delaney Gorman, Garrett Hannan, Riley Maciaszek; Not pictured: Dianna Impennato, Sage Vendetti, Ashley Swanson.

GCAA Intramural Basketball registration

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 14. 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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Chargers are North Hempstead Cup champs

The Garden City Chargers, a 2017 Centennials team, competed in the North Hempstead Cup on Saturday, October 11, facing tough opponents from Port Washington, Plainedge, and Dix Hills.

Led by Coaches Rob Philippou, Doug Bernstein, and Ian Power, the Chargers delivered an outstanding team effort. Highlights included a clutch penalty kick by Gianna Philippou, remarkable saves from goalkeepers Maddie Hauser, Emmy Clark, Giuliana Moy, and Emma Watts—who were also impactful in

their field positions—and strong defensive play from Alba Dersch and Claire Berbari.

At midfield, Caroline Chalupa, Andie Bernstein, and Lena Power showed leadership and hustle, connecting smart passes to create scoring opportunities while supporting their defense. Up front, Catherine Aquavito’s speed and determination proved unstoppable.

The Chargers showcased teamwork, grit, and true community spirit—making Garden City proud!

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Catherine Aquavito, Maddie Hauser, Emilia Clark, Gianna Philippou.

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