The Garden City News 05-01-2020

BIRTHDAYS IN QUARANTINE

School Board discusses tech budget, experiences with distance learning

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Kusum Sinha introduced the proposed Technology budget for 2020-’21 on April 21 noting that through mandated school closures since March 16, Garden City Schools continued with its 1:1 technology ini-

tiative (student to equipment) along with maintaining strong district IT infrastructure.

Technology of the school district is covered under Instructional Components II, under the proposed program budget for 2020-’21 totaling $90,865,307 -- 75.15% of the overall proposed budget of

$120,913,141.

In addition to ensuring network and systems cybersecurity and data privacy, the technology budget covers: curriculum and technology integration support, professional development and support, and

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Village budget approved, with a few objections

BY RIKKI MASSAND

With seven trustees voting in favor and one opposed, the Village of Garden City’s 2020-’21 fiscal year budget of $66.2 million in appropriations was approved following a public hearing on Tuesday, April 28. The budget was modified in mid-April to cover consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and planned allocations were scaled back across several key departments.

The village’s newly approved budget (running from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021) includes a Capital Plan of $16.2 million, setting up borrowing for $8.7 million for municipal capital projects. Given uncertainty in global financial markets and the state and regional economy, village administration noted the potential for reviews and changes to be presented and discussed during Q3 and Q4 2020 Board of Trustees’ meetings as economic situations progress.

The tax levy increase for 2020-’21 of 1.78% well below the state tax cap. Because Garden City’s limit would be calculated including its tax base growth factor, for 2020-’21 the village would be allowed to assess an additional $784,000 in real property taxes (to bring the maximum allowable levy to 3.78%).

The approved budget includes $55.4 million in operating expenses and $750,000 in termination reserves to pay former village employees. The budget-to-budget increase from 2019-2020 is $82,000 -- a 0.13% increase.

Village Treasurer Irene Woo provided a budget overview April 28: “Various iterations of the budget have been presented through our six work sessions. This budget is relatively flat, year-over-year. Proposed appropriations are to be funded through a current year surplus of $1.1 million, currently there is $750,000 allocated, and other estimated revenues of $12.1 million and the tax levy (portion funded by property taxes) of $52.3 million. The vast majority of Capital Projects in the $16.2 million Capital Plan represent investments in infrastructure -- about $4.4 million to roads, curbs, sidewalks -- $2.1 million for equipment purchases across various departments, and building improvements of $7.9 million with investments in HVAC, roofs, Village Hall’s repointing and abatement at St. Paul’s, among other projects.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Darkest before the dawn

These last few weeks have been particularly difficult, with large the number of people getting sick and passing away. From our office on Franklin Avenue, we can hear sirens of the ambulances headed to NYU Winthrop Hospital at all times of the day and night. It has indeed been a dark time.

And yet, even in this darkness there are some small signs of hope. The numbers of people with new coronavirus infections are starting to come down. And the number of deaths is also dropping, although still horribly high.

On the economic front, while it’s still too early to understand the full damage to the economy, the aid programs for small businesses are finally starting to

flow.

In our own business, while our advertising revenues had fallen by almost 80 percent during the first weeks of the pandemic, there have been some signs that we may have turned the corner.

As states start to consider when and how to reopen, we agree strongly with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to take a cautious approach. If everything opens up too rapidly we could very well end up in a much worse situation than we are in now, both in terms of public health and in economic terms.

We’re not out of the woods yet, but maybe we’ve at least found the path that will get us there.

Time for a referendum

To the Editor:

I would like to congratulate all those who have written to the News to point out how crazy and wasteful it is to continue to spend $700,000 ( after spending millions already) to preserve a rundown and dangerous building, which eventually will be torn down.  Mr. George Salem’s letters over the course of months have been especially well written and informative.

I would also like to thank those who have complimented me on my letter to the News, published on March 13th , in which I made the analogy of St. Paul’s  to a beat up old classic car, rusting away on a neighbor’s front lawn, only to be hidden by an ugly fence.

The recent discussions of whether the referendum of several years ago, when there were three alternatives on the ballot, and  the uncontested plurality vote to demolish St. Paul’s, demonstrates a need for a new referendum.

My suggestion comes in two parts:

First- the Board of Trustees at their next meeting should vote to stop spending over $700,000 to put in windows in a building that is collapsing and, at the same time, vote to demolish the building.

Second- If the Board of Trustees doesn’t vote to tear it down, then the Property Owners Associations should conduct a referendum by mail in September to either demolish St. Paul’s or spend another millions of dollars on a hockey rink.

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The G.C. News’ editorial of April 17th was entitled  “ Not the time for extra debt”.  Everyone should read that editorial and then ask that the 25 year debate about St. Paul’s be brought to a close.

John Pittoni

The well is running dry

To the Editor:

I was just reading the Garden City paper Friday, April 24, 2020, and not surprisingly the costs pertaining to the stabilization of St. Paul’s are going up

while village revenues are going down. It is time to take a hard look at the cost and viability of this St. Paul’s project. Large construction projects, not unlike this one, have been documented by worldwide management consulting firm McKinsey and Company.  The estimated cost of such undertakings is typically completed 80% over budget and takes 20% longer than originally scheduled due to the following 10 reasons:

• Unplanned Costs - whether they are unexpected or overlooked they can throw a monkey wrench into any project

• Communication Breakdown - which most likely can take place between the project manager and another employee in a key role or, in our case, members of the Board of Trustees.

• Changes in Project Scope - over time a project almost always grows and with that growth so does the cost.

• Underestimating Project Difficulty or Complexity - this happens with expensive projects with hidden surprises that haven’t been unearthed yet, like those projects involving excavation work and/ or the reconstruction of old antiquated structures.

• Unrealistic Cost Estimates resulting from underestimating complex construction projects.

• Inadequate Financing

• Project Delays

• Lack of Leadership Experience and Knowledge to oversee such projects.

• Lack of Coordination - most often results in tasks slipping through the cracks which can jeopardize deadlines and virtually guarantee cost overruns and project delays.

• Lack of a Contingency Plan, just in case things go awry.

These are trying times in which we find ourselves burdened on multiple fronts. Businesses are closed with some never to reopen, income curtailed, interest from savings accounts nonexistent, while retirement and 401(k) accounts are dwindling in the presence

Additional money allocated for water treatment

BY RIKKI MASSAND

In April the Board of Trustees allocated more funding towards providing clean water and water treatment infrastructure, after a new need was identified -- additional equipment to service the new Trojan Uv Flex Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) equipment planned to remove contaminants.

At the Board’s April 15 meeting Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco stated additional funding was needed for the UV reactor and control stations the village was purchasing for treating the water supply, specifically to bolster the stations for removal of emerging contaminants. The stations house the AOP System for Well Nos. 7, 8 12, 10, 11, 13 and 14 for the removal of 1,4 dioxane.

The village had purchased a number of items in the beginning of 2020, but DPW staff discovered that additional fixtures and components were needed for connections to the new UV reactors “in order for them to operate properly with the stations that we’re purchasing,” he noted.

Trustee John Delany asked when the reactor and control stations were due to arrive. DiFrancisco said they were already here in the staging areas for the multiple village wells.

The UV reactor and control stations were purchased from EFI-Solutions of Centralia, Illinois.

Purchases for Village Wells nos. 8 and 12; nos. 10 and 11, and nos. 13 and 14 were identical amounts of adding $76,724 per connecting fixtures for each AOP system, increasing the three project costs from $587,660 to $664,384 per each of the three sets.

However for the equipment at Village Well no. 7 the purchase amount is $38,362, raising the project cost from $293,830 to $332,192. At the April 15 meeting, the Board voted to approve the total purchase of $2,031,514 for the well AOP systems’ equipment.

Before the vote Trustee Mark Hyer asked if the AOP Plus treatment systems still held potential, and DiFrancisco explained that there would not be an advantage to delaying the additional fixtures and increasing project costs for the added items “in anticipation that the AOP-Plus could work.”

“The results of its testing have not been satisfactory, so it does not appear to be an option at this point. We are still investigating it but were disappointed in those testing results, and I’m operating under the assumption that the village will be going with the initial AOP system and the AOP-Plus is not going to

be a viable option. I can’t keep putting this system integration off and keep waiting -- we need to move forward and this needs to get done,” he explained. Trustee Hyer then told DiFrancisco, “we’ll go with what works.”

Costs for deep cleaning facilities

On April 15 the Board of Trustees also approved an $85,000 transfer of funds from Village Contingency into Building – Maintenance of Plant, to pay for emergency cleaning of facilities services due to COVID-19.

Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch suggested another step for ‘spring cleaning’ as he’s observed how many businesses, including restaurants that were usually packed prior to the mandated stop of sitdown dining, have taken the opportunity during the pandemic to have their

interior carpeting and floors thoroughly cleaned.

“I was thinking that with Village Hall for the most part empty and the Garden City Public Library closed, why don’t we in the village facilities bring in a carpet-cleaning service and really clean out the buildings -- I am sure this has not been done in years. This is something which I think would not only be healthier and helpful to our residents and employees, but right now is the perfect time for the village to investigate it,” he said.

DiFrancisco noted that some companies gave the village quotes on cleaning the library but service for Village Hall’s offices and multiple departments was not looked into yet.

Estates POA meeting cancelled

The May 13th meeting of the Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates has been cancelled. Third Track Constructors is now scheduled to give a presentation on the work for the LIRR Expansion Project at the meeting on Wednesday, June 10th at 8 pm at the Stratford Avenue School cafeteria.

Please visit https://www.gcestates.org/ for the latest information regarding meetings, open positions, scholarships and weekend construction work on the LIRR project. Members receive email updates so please join the POA by going to the website and clicking on “Become a Member” and providing your email.

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Environmental Lessons in the Time of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic may be creating a “greener world” at the moment, but not for the right reasons. As the statewide response to COVID-19 stretches into its second month, we hope that you and your families continue to be well. We acknowledge that this outbreak has had devastating consequences on tens of thousands of New Yorkers, including some members of our own community. The pause in our normal routines resulting from the pandemic has created opportunities for reflection on our modern lives. We have a rare opportunity to consider the aspects of life in Garden City that are positively impacted by remaining hyper-local, such as the ability to more safely bike through the Village because of great reduction in traffic volume. Let’s reflect on this time to refine who and what we value, and think creatively about ways to better align our vision of Garden City with greener practices. What lessons can we learn? What new ways can we move forward?

Action Items:

• Consider innovative ways to maintain the greener benefits to Garden City from social distancing. Do you have ideas to reduce traffic congestion, develop community-wide composting, or safely deal with with the increase in plastic medical waste? The possibilities for innovation are endless!

• Send a letter to the editor to share your ideas or reach out to us over email with your suggestions for ways to innovate within our community.

• Contact local, state, and federal representatives to insist economic stimulus packages include measures that protect air quality and invest in green infrastructure.

• Check out the Environmental Working Group’s online Earth Day cam-

paigns at act.ewg.org for suggestions on practicing environmental responsibility at home. You’ll also find a petition challenging auto industry leaders to reject rollbacks of auto mileage standards and follow more stringent air and fuel economy standards, which we encourage you to sign.

Why You Should Care:

For those of us who are trying to remain healthy and help flatten the curve, this period of working from home (or working on the front lines if you are a healthcare provider, first responder, or essential worker) while balancing home schooling and good mental health is undoubtedly challenging. The coronavirus crisis has brought our way of life to a complete halt, seemingly overnight. Notably, the same global pause that has temporarily disrupted our lives has brought about visible- but also temporary- positive changes for the environment. Greenhouse gas emissions are down, and air quality has improved as governments across the globe respond to the pandemic. The canal waters of Venice, Italy are crystal clear. The Himalayas are visible in Indian urban centers once blanketed in smog. But the pandemic is also presenting unique environmental challenges, such as managing the steep increase in disposable medical waste. As the nation and the world look toward reopening local economies, and governments structure stimulus packages to aid struggling businesses, humans have a historic opportunity to make systemic changes that will create a lasting positive impact on the environment. Stimulus packages canand should- promote renewable energy investments, smart building, and green public transportation. Additionally, as individuals return to normal routines, we should evaluate our own behaviors and how we can extend the lessons learned in the pandemic to create a more sustainable future that benefits human health and the environment.

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Personal Protective Equipment Drive

On Saturday, May 2nd, Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer and Town of Hempstead Councilman Tom Muscarella, along with the Garden City School District, the Garden City Fire Department and Mad Men Barbershop, will be holding a Personal Protective Equipment drive at Garden City High School.

They will be collecting packaged,

unopened bulk quantities of gloves, masks, sanitizer, shoe covers, face shields and other personal protective equipment to give to frontline workers, healthcare workers, firefighters and first responders on the front lines of the Covid-19 outbreak on Long Island. The drive will take place from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Avenue.

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Update on Operation Feed the Front

The Cathedral of the Incarnation continues to coordinate nutritious and delicious meals for our neighbors on the front lines in hospitals and other essential-service centers. Over 6,000 meals have been served so far. Operation Feed the Front is now providing hundreds of meals a week to front line workers at hospitals in Nassau and Queens counties.

Three major club kitchens continue to cook each week: Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, The Creek Club and Nassau Country Club. This cooking is supplemented by restaurants in the vicinity of each hospital served.

Meals are currently being provided for full shifts at North Shore Manhasset Hospital, St. John’s Far Rockaway, St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, Glen Cove Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center and St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital, Bayside.

In addition to this, Operation Feed the Front has begun providing meals to communities where food insecurity is becoming more pronounced, particularly in two neighborhoods in Hempstead.

“As new needs arise, we will remain flexible and responsive to help as much as we can on behalf of the community,” said the Very Rev. Dr. Michael Sniffen, Dean of the Cathedral, who has been coordinating this effort.

The Cathedral expressed its gratitude to all who have contributed, in particular Dan Rekus and the membership of Garden City Golf Club, along with members of the Cathedral congregation and the wider Garden City community. “They have really stepped up this week,” said Dean Sniffen. “It is so hopeful and inspiring to see a whole community draw together to meet the needs of neighbors. These relationships, goodwill and generosity will long outlast the coronavirus epidemic. What we are doing now will strengthen our community for years to come.”

Operation Feed the Front has raised over $30,000 so far on its Charity Go Fund Me Page. Donations are tax deductible and can be made at https://charity. gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ operation-feed-the-front

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Bella Morcos who has lived in Garden City since 1990 turned 100 years young on April 26, 2020. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends and family surrounded her in true social distancing style to celebrate this truly remarkable woman who has bestowed so many blessings and given so much love over the last century. Cheers to 100 more years.

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The State of the Presidential race

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

We are just about six months away from election day 2020, with the race unusually murky.

The biggest problem in forecasting this race is in assessing the health and economic effects of the coronavirus half a year from now. In a best case scenario for President Donald Trump, the virus will have subsided by the summer with little or no second wave and by the fall the economy will be in a V-shaped recovery, sharply rebounding from the devastating declines of the spring. Things may not be completely normal and unemployment will be much higher than before the pandemic, but there will be clear signs that things are getting better.

Of course, there are numerous other scenarios less favorable to the President, who previously planned on running on a strong economy. It is possible that the President may end up embattled and defensive as he tries to restore the nation to health and prosperity. He certainly cannot expect much help from most of the media in painting a favorable picture.

President Trump’s personality will remain a part of the equation, as will his tendency to say whatever comes into his head, but I think this is now pretty much baked into the political equation. Some people believe that this temperament is disqualifying, some think that it is tolerable if not particularly desirable. Others find it downright refreshing. I suspect that views on this are unlikely to change much.

The other obvious wildcard in the race, beyond the effect of the pandemic, is the presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden.

Right now Mr. Biden is something of a blur in the minds of many voters. He was generally considered a capable second banana to President Barack Obama, but is not particularly connected to any particular accomplishment. While he acquired foreign policy expertise as a longtime senator from Delaware, he was never considered one of the Senate's leading lights. His two previous presidential bids were over early, before

coming from far back this year, after an apparent wave of revulsion by Democratic party regulars against the previous front runner, Bernie Sanders.

Of course, it is possible that the economic blowback from the coronavirus, or the occurrence of a second wave of the virus, will create a wave against the Trump administration that will cause any major party candidate not named Donald J. Trump to win the election in a landslide. Even now, Mr. Biden is buoyed by the unwavering intention of at least 40 percent of the electorate to replace Mr. Trump.

More likely, though, Mr. Biden will have to earn the White House. He doesn't have to convince everyone, and he need not persuade the voters who are strongly committed to President Trump or who are ideologically opposed to any liberal in the White House. But most likely he will have to make a convincing case to swing voters that he will be a capable President.

For one thing, Mr. Biden, will have to convince people that he has capacity to deal with a difficult and grueling job. Mr. Biden will be 78 on January 20, 2021. It is not unfair to note, as his adversaries certainly have, that many of Mr. Biden's speeches and other appearances have been full of gaffes. He will have to demonstrate in his campaign appearances, in debating President Trump and in answering questions on the campaign, that he is up to the job. As a related matter, his vice presidential choice will be particularly important.

Mr. Biden will also have to deal with serious allegations brought by a former aide Tara Reade.   I have no idea whether Ms. Reade’s account of 1993 events is true. But given the insistence of Democrats that Justice Brett Kavanaugh be disqualified on allegations less sourced than Ms. Reade’s (who clearly knew Mr. Biden and complained near the time), this just can’t be swept under the rug. At this point, anyone who claims much confidence in predicting this election, probably should be ignored.

EPOA extends search for Junior Ambassadors

The Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) is seeking applications for candidates to be considered for Junior Ambassador positions for the years 2020-2022. This program is designed to introduce high school sophomores entering their junior year to Village government through participation in EPOA meetings, attendance at government meetings, and promoting civic participation in our community. This is an exciting opportunity for students to become involved in local affairs and to learn about our unique form of local government.

The Junior Ambassador program is designed as a two year commitment encompassing junior and senior years. Preference will be given to students who reside in the Eastern section of Garden City and whose families are dues paying members of the EPOA.

The EPOA's current ambassadors are Jaimie Murray (the5murrays@ optonline.net), Tim O’Hanlon (tohanlon36@gmail.com) and Delaney

McKenna(dpmred@yahoo.com). Interested candidates can email either Jaimie, Tim or Delaney to learn more about their experience. Jaimie, Tim and Delaney have contributed their time, talent and unique perspective to further the mission of the EPOA. The application itself details the responsibilities of the position.

Students who attend Garden City High School may obtain an application from the Social Studies Department office or on the EPOA website at www. gcepoa.org. High school sophomores, who attend schools other than Garden City High School, may download an application from the EPOA website. Completed applications can be mailed to EPOA, P.O. Box 7525, Garden City, N.Y. or submitted electronically to contactus@gcepoa.org

All interested sophomores are encouraged to apply. The deadline has been extended to May 9th. A brief interview will be conducted as part of the application process.

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The Board of Trustees and I urge you to continue following all CDC and Health Department social distancing directives. If you don’t feel well, contact your doctor immediately. If you need immediate medical assistance, call 911. We have a Village email: mayor@gardencityny.net and a telephone number: 516-465-4000. Let us know if we can help you.

Proposed 2020-21 Village Budget

The Garden City Board of Trustees adopted a $66.2 million operating budget for 2020-21 following an April 28, 2020 public hearing via Zoom. Careful review of proposed Department spending plans and major capital projects led to revisions following six budget work sessions held in March and April. The result is a spending plan that includes a tax levy revenue increase, 1.78 percent, well below the legal tax cap. The adopted budget is relatively flat over last year with only an $82,000 increase year over year. This budget also includes a $16.2 million capital plan. The vast majority of these projects fall within investment in infrastructure, equipment and building improvements.

To read more about the Village’s adopted 2020-21 General Fund operating budget, visit www.gardencityny. net and click on the “Finance” tab on the left side of the homepage.

Virtual Recreation Website

During the quarantine, Garden City Recreation and Parks hopes to continue to connect our residents with a variety of activities. As a result, we are excited to release our Virtual Recreation Center, where residents can find a variety of activities for all ages. Make homemade ice cream, create lunch doodles with Mo Willems, grow a garden from scraps, make paper bag puppets with the kids, quiz yourself with logic puzzles and riddles or spend the afternoon with Sid the Science Kid. Take virtual trips to national parks, watch operas from the Met or visit the Cincinnati Zoo via a live stream. Stay mentally active with card games and printable Sudoku too.

"Our Staff was so excited by the response to our virtual Easter Scavenger Hunt, that we decided to explore other possible online activities to keep our residents engaged and involved during this difficult time," Paul Blake, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, said. "The Virtual Recreation Department will offer many similar programs and activities to the ones we do in person, but these can be accessed from the comfort and safety of your

home. Please let us know what you think of this new site, and please pass along any suggestions you may have regarding activities or content."

The Virtual Recreation Center, https: //gardencityrecreation. org/virtual-recreation-center, is growing daily so be sure to check back each week for added activities

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The Board of Trustees recently approved an increase to the cost of some equipment purchased for the Emerging Contaminant Capital project. This technology is a new form of filtration, and, as such, has required modifications and changes to our existing equipment as it is installed in order for it function up to standards. In this request the Board approved modifications to the structures that will be housing the new filtration systems as it was discovered that additional conduits and connectors were needed in the structure to accommodate the new AOP filtration system.

Garden City was awarded a grant of approximately $9 million to fund two of its Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) system projects, which have an estimated cost of $16.5 million. The Environmental Facilities Corporation awarded the grant money through the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act and the Inter-municipal Water Infrastructure Grant Program to numerous Long Island municipalities to help offset the cost of projects that protect public health and improve water quality.

To assist with the cost of installing the systems to address emerging contaminants like 1,4-Dioxane, grants for these projects will no longer be capped at $3 million but will now instead cover 60 percent of total capital project costs, the governor further announced. To date, a total of $36 million in bonds have been authorized by the Board of Trustees to treat this issue. Since October 2019, the Board of Trustees has authorized the purchase of remediation-related equipment to remove emerging contaminants from the water supply for Well Nos. 7 and 8, and 10 through 16. These approvals include the Trojanuflex Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) systems, Oxidant storage tanks, which are required for use with the system, along with water shed UV reactor

and control stations to house the systems.

Fire Department hosting PPE Drive

May 2nd

Please join Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, Hempstead Town Councilman Thomas Muscarella, the Garden City Fire Department, the Garden City School District and Mad Men Barber Shop as they host a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) drive on Saturday, May 2, 12-2 p.m. at Garden City High School. They will be collecting any packaged, unopened bulk quantities of gloves, masks, sanitizer, shoe covers, face shields and other personal protective equipment to give to frontline workers, healthcare workers, firefighters and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Stand Pipe Test

On Monday evening, May 4, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. the newly constructed Marriott Residence Inn will be conducting a test of its fire sprinkler system. This may cause discolored water and/or pressure fluctuations during testing, mostly on the East side of the Village.

A reminder about your water

As a reminder to residents, anytime there is disruption to the water system such as the shut-offs that have been required for the Pine Street water main replacement or if there is a fire call in your area that requires the Garden City Fire Department to open a hydrant, there is the possibility of sediment being stirred up in the system. This could cause residents to experience cloudy or discolored water. The best way to clear the discoloration is to run the COLD water, preferably from a faucet that is closest to where the water service enters the house. It could take a while; it might have to run for 30-40 minutes but it will clear up. The Garden City Water Department, in turn, will do everything it can to minimize it by opening hydrants in the area to draw the sedi-

ment away from the houses. One additional note, if you notice discolored water, don’t run your hot water until it clears. Running the hot water will draw sediment into your hot water heater and it could take a few days for that to clear.

Western Nassau Transmission Project

The Western Nassau Transmission Project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of a proposed new 138 kilovolt underground transmission line primarily within the public roadway rights-of-way for a total distance of approximately seven miles between the East Garden City substation (located in Uniondale) and the Valley Stream substation (located in Lynbrook).

The project is expected to reinforce LIPA’s electric transmission system in the southwest Nassau area and ensure continued reliable service. The underground transmission line will be located wholly within the Town of Hempstead and will traverse the Villages of Garden City, Malverne and Lynbrook, and will be constructed primarily underground. The project is on schedule for a December 2020 completion. The two-week construction schedule in Garden City entails:

Painting and striping of Hempstead Avenue, Rockaway and Cherry Valley Avenues will occur, weather permitting.

Test hole digging, survey and other preparatory work will begin on Stewart Avenue, between Village Hall and Clinton Road, for the Horizontal Directional Drilling activities (HDD). Crews will be present and working. Video review of sanitary sewers will occur on Cherry Valley Avenue and Stewart Avenue.

Timber matting and drilling equipment will be stationed on the “mall” area of Stewart Avenue near Westbury Road.

Travelers are advised of temporary closures of the Westbury Road/Butler Place crossover of Stewart Avenue during these activities.

Residents can call the hotline at 780-0665, email info@ westernnassautransmission. com or visit the website, www. westernnassautransmission.com, for more information.

School Board discusses tech budget, distance learning

technical support in various forms from troubleshooting and maintenance to account creation and access control for all types of hardware and applications.

In addition to the fast-break into online learning for all district classes in mid-March, highlights of the technology integration in Garden City in school year 2019-2020 included support for the implementation of Project Lead the Way’s App Creator program at the Middle School, the latest for the Engineering series within the district. As part of Technology plans for 2020-’21 a phase II for the App Creators course will be assisted as the program reaches a second year.

For the current school year, under Technology initiatives the administration created a Computational Thinking (CT) committee made up of computer teachers, librarians, and classroom teachers in order to strengthen computational thinking skills among students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

During the board meeting April 21, School Board President Angela Heineman asked if in light of the district’s experience with remote learning, would the Technology budget be revised or increased.

“What have we found in terms of our IT capabilities to handle all the remote learning and access associated with it? Have we been able to handle that? What has the district learned that could hold potential for next year’s budget?” Heineman asked.

Dr. Sinha noted that all of the district’s software for present online learning are web-based, with students and teachers primarily using their home Internet connections. Any families needing additional devices for students learning at home were provided with such. There have been a few families with connectivity issues and the district’s Technology team worked with them directly to address those issues.

“As we are seeing right now, firsthand with the school closures the Technology department has been instrumental in ensuring our ability to teach remotely and continue our district’s work remotely. They made sure that our families who need devices have them and instructionally the Technology team led by (Garden City School’s Director of Technology) Dr. Rita Melikian and our staff developer have worked to ensure that we’re learning and able to use technology tools for remote teaching,” the

superintendent said,

School Board Trustee Stephanie Granville asked about the Technology budget proposed and the five-year replacement cycle of Chromebooks (at Garden City Middle School) and iPads (at Stewart and Stratford Elementary Schools). Both set replacements are within the 1:1 initiative and the fiveyear cycle for 2020-’21.

Granville asked if there’s sufficient technology and devices in the district, especially with remote learning taking place currently.

“Should we consider increasing technology? And as a result of our remote learning, will the Technology department need to spend more going forward -- will the district need to buy more so that our students and teachers would be better prepared, should there be another instance like this going forward?” she asked last Tuesday.

Dr. Melikian says in terms of software and applications, Garden City is doing well as programs are selected for use based on teacher needs and adaptability for lessons.

“We have a balance between software that includes academic content and platforms that teachers can post to and teach upon including Google

Classroom or SeeSaw, like Blackboard. Our teachers are getting good at creating their own contents using tools that they received professional development on, led by Technology Staff Director Lauren Maguire. When we need math contents, especially for elementary classes, we have it. Where we need reading content we also have that,” she said.

Meanwhile Dr. Sinha noted the 1:1 initiative is within a comprehensive district plan to address different needs.

“We talked about the 1:1 initiative and how we can train students sooner with technology, so at the Primary Schools level we will be doing more of that, and at our two elementary schools we’re in good shape. The district has pretty robust programs and software for kids to learn on. It is a matter of them accessing it and the same can be said for our professional development with technology for teachers -- there is not a week where there isn’t very solid PD around our own abilities to work and teach kids remotely, and we have discussed peer learning for kids at the Middle School level who are proficient to teach technology use to their classmates,” she said.

Village budget approved, with a few objections

gency response and economic issues so heavily since March. The Board’s first budget work sessions for 2020-’21 were held on Tuesday March 10 and Thursday March 12; the next week meetings in-person were no longer an option. Since then executive orders from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and makeshift village operations, including employees working from home, have been in effect.

“Given the uncertainty around the pandemic and potential impacts to the village’s finances in the upcoming fiscal year this budget will be closely monitored with the intention to adjust plans at a future date as the Board deems necessary,” Woo said.

Garden City Mayor Theresa A. Trouvé thanked Woo and Village Finance professionals on the budget work. “This is an outstanding budget as we did think very, very carefully about bonding and did spend a great deal of time deliberating. In time, probably when we reach early fall, we will look at the budget again and I am not sure we’ll stay with exactly what is originally planned due to the economic factors and conditions,” she said.

During Tuesday evening’s public hearing on the budget, the Board heard some objections. The first objection was from Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch, the lone village trustee who

voted “Nay” on the budget, and who is also the Board of Trustees’ designated Commissioner of Finance and the next in line for the mayoral position in the village (in April 2021). The second voice looking at this budget with speculation came from West resident Bob Wolff, who has lived in the village for over four decades and this spring, served as chair of CBRAC, the Citizens Budget Review and Advisory Committee. Wolff said he was speaking for himself, and not representing CBRAC.

Deputy Mayor Bolebruch noted that for the first time in his seven years as a trustee, he will vote ‘no’ on the budget. He outlined his two main objections to this budget, stated at the work sessions over the last two months.

“These are extremely uncertain times and just like New York City and New York State, other New York municipalities we should take a more cautious approach and reevaluate our village in three to six months. Instead we’ve decided to do all the projects and we added several multi-million-dollar projects from future years forward to this year. Although the tax levy is set 1.78% we’re only accomplishing this by adding millions in debt to our village debt. These are two actions that I can’t support,” Bolebruch noted.

Despite his objection to a few highlights on the expense side, as he does every year before the budget is voted on,

Deputy Mayor Bolebruch commended Treasure Irene Woo, Deputy Village Treasurer Darcia Palmer and Finance Department staff on “their tireless work.”

“Over the last several months they have coordinated with our department heads, human resources team, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi and village trustees in order to present this budget to the Board for approval. I want to thank all involved for their effort and their flexibility during these challenging times,” he said.

Bob Wolff said the borrowing of $8.7 million for capital projects (reported in the News on April 17, 2020) will create debt for Garden City, something taking shape in stark contrast to the fiscal best practices of the village Deputy Mayor Bolebruch has often highlighted when he updates the community on the latest AAA bond ratings of the village affirmed by Moody’s Investor Services.

“The bonding of $8.7 million represents 62% of our Capital budget. Of that $8.7 million the St. Paul’s abatement program is 23% of it (over $2 million) Village Hall brick repointing at 17% - $1.515 million - plus the Garden City Public Library HVAC ($1.159 million) and roof ($109,000) projects making up 14% of capital budget, and with road repaving, which I question if it’s bondable, at 13%. Those are projects, in my opinion, we don’t need to be doing,

but this isn’t my decision to make. I am concerned with the level of borrowing, as debt service -- principal plus interest -- will tie up village cash. For residents who are younger, the paying off of village bonds will be in their taxes for many years,” Wolff said Tuesday.

He adds that there was no stated funding within the 5-year Capital budget for St. Paul’s and there should at least be a placeholder for it although the potential for the historic structure, including potential of constructing a sports-centric new facility, is still in the evaluation stage. Another large capital project he brought up was the reconstruction of Village Fire Station No. 2 on Edgemere Road and Stewart Avenue.

“There’s no conveyance of funding this in the 2020-’21 budget but for 2021’22 there is $7.5 million for the firehouse and $1.6 million for fire apparatus -- $9 million for the Fire Department ahead,” Wolff commented.

In her response to an inquiry from The Garden City News less than 48 hours prior to the April 28 budget hearing, Village Clerk Karen Altman confirmed that no residents (including CBRAC volunteers) had submitted comments or questions on the budget at that point leading up to Tuesday’s hearing. Wolff’s comments stood as the only non-Board of Trustees’ comments made during both the budget hearing and the ensuing public portion of the meeting.

Cars ransacked:

THE OFFICE CAT

Water leak:

Arrest made in gas station robbery

On April 23rd two vehicles parked on Cathedral Avenue, and a vehicle parked on 2nd Street, were rummaged through during the overnight hours. There was no report ed loss.

Tree falls:

Garden City Police responded to Cambridge Avenue for a fallen tree limb on April 23rd.

Bank fraud:

On April 24th Garden City Police investigated a report of multiple unauthorized transactions made against a resident’s bank account totaling $1,900.

CO alarm:

On April 25th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide alarm inside a Commercial Avenue body shop. The alarm was apparently activated by a faulty exhaust system that was not properly venting vehicle exhaust fumes. The firefighters rendered the area safe by providing proper ventilation.

Money taken:

On April 25th money was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a Meadbrook Road driveway. Additional vehicles were rummaged through on April 26th on Atlantic Avenue near the Merillon Ave. LIRR station. No loss was reported.

On April 26th a police officer on patrol discovered a water line break on Clinton Road. The Water Department was notified and responded to the scene. A second water main break was reported on April 28th on Clinton Road at Osbourne Road.

Light out:

A Garden City Police officer responded to South Avenue at Nassau Boulevard for a reported traffic light malfunction on April 26th.

Bank fraud:

On April 27th a resident reported that $10,000 was fraudulently transferred from her bank account to an unknown account.

Credit card fraud:

Officers investigated an identity theft report on April 28th in which a resident’s personal information was used to open a fraudulent credit card account that was used to make unauthorized purchases.

Ouch:

A motorist, attempting to park his vehicle on April 28th, struck the rear of a Franklin Avenue business resulting in damage to the vehicle and the building’s exterior stairway.

East Nominating Comm seeks members

The EPOA has announced that the Independent East Nominating Committee is currently looking for members for the coming year. This fifteen member group is responsible for interviewing and selecting candidates for both Village and School Board Trustees from the East. This is a critical committee and one that plays a key selection role for two important Village positions. To be considered, you must currently be a resident of the Eastern section of the Village and a dues paying member of the EPOA.

Members elected to this committee

will serve on a rotating term basis, meaning that within each year only five members will be replaced. For this year, 5 members will be selected and assigned a term of three years. The time commitment for each year is a few weekday evening meetings in the fall. Anyone interested in participating on the East Nominating Committee should submit their name, address, and resume, including a summary of prior community service, to Contactus@gcepoa.org. The deadline for submission is May 18, 2020.

Garden City Police arrested a Westbury man on April 22nd after he allegedly robbed the Mobil gas station on Franklin Avenue in December.

According to detectives, Rafael Estrada, 31, entered the gas station at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The 37 year-old clerk complied, and was ordered to lie down on the ground. Police say a second man, not yet apprehended, stood watch outside, and the two robbers fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

During a joint investigation with Nassau County detectives, police say they determined that the pair was also responsible for a robbery of a 7-11 store in Hempstead, which took place on December 21, 2019.

At the time of Estrada's  arrest, Garden City Police say they found a substance believed to be cocaine. Estrada was charged with two counts of robbery, two counts of criminal use of a firearm and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

Join a Group Book Club

Enjoy a good book amongst good friends. Our book club meets on a monthly basis 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 practice your crafting skills. This club meets every few months and creates a seasonal project. 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 a pot luck dinner or head out to try our local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Bowling Club

Join us!! No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday morning league. Occasional pacers are also welcome. Anyone interested, please contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@aol.com) Carol Santangelo (santa060@yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com).

Bunko

Bunko is a simple dice game usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends.

The game is easy to learn and play. If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail.com.

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each Tuesday around our beautiful neighborhood and a visit to the park. Stroller walks are on winter hiatus and will start up again in April 2020.  Playgroups for parents and kids can also be arranged for your littles ones! Please email GCToddlerActivities@gmail.com for more information.

Golf

Golf lessons at Cherry Valley Club are always a big hit! Golf pro Ed Kelly helps us GCWC ladies improve our golf game. If you are interested in reserving your spot for the spring 2020 session, email WelcomingClubGolf@gmail.com.

Tennis

Tennis lessons and group play at the Garden City Bubble! Please contact WelcomingClubTennis@gmail.com to reserve a spot for the fall 2020.  Want to join the fun and make a difference?

We invite you to join the club! For just $37 a year you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events.  Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org in the “Join” section of the website.  While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

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The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the slate of nominees for the 2020-2021 PTA Executive Committee.

President: Alison Volpe   President-Elect: Colleen Ciullo   Executive Vice President: Donna Kraus

Vice President Legislation: (Vacant)

Vice President Curriculum: Lauren Kennedy

Vice President Communications: Susan Lee Huie Secretary: Stephanie Glace Treasurer: Timothy Crowley

High School Director: Joyce Turner

Middle School Director: Danielle Atteritano

Stewart Director: Zeynep Vitale

Stratford Director: Amy Mueller

Hemlock Director: Jillian Berbari

Homestead Director: Danielle Livingston Locust Director:

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Lauren Fitzpatrick

Thank you to the Nominating Committee members for your hard work. We appreciate your service to our PTA in this capacity.

Upcoming PTA Meeting

Please join us for our general PTA meeting on Monday, May 11th at 7:00 pm for the installation of the new officers, PTA updates, and more.  We will be meeting virtually.  All PTA members will be receiving an email with meeting details prior to this meeting.

• Monday, 5/11 - General PTA Meeting via Zoom at 7:00 pm. Check your email for an invitation.

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We are committed to supporting our students and school community through the generosity of our local businesses and families.  We will continue to hold our weekly online raffle of our generously donated baskets.

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Be safe. Order your child's September school supplies online. Plus, you will save time and money with quality products. Teacher approved and custom packed for your child's classroom.

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• Saturday, 8/15 - School Supplies pick up at the Garden City Middle School Cafeteria

PTA at the BOE: School Budget Season is here and we need your

help!

Don’t think this matters to you? Think again! Decisions made in the upcoming weeks and presented to the voters could have an impact on your child’s school day next year.  Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Cuomo has issued an executive order delaying all school budget votes and elections of board of education trustees

until at least June 1, 2020.  Please see the Garden City Board of Education website (https://www.gardencity.k12. ny.us/domain/1669) for the most up-todate information regarding dates for the remaining school budget sessions, budget adoption meeting, school budget hearing, and school budget vote.  Please email legislation@ gardencitypta.org with any questions you have regarding the school budget and upcoming budget vote.  Connect with us on social media for real time budget updates and dates for Virtual Board of Education Meetings. Look for ways you can help our public schools in the weeks ahead. Advocacy works!

• Tuesday, 5/5 - Board of Education: Work Session “2020-2021 Budget Hearing” via Virtual Zoom meeting at 8:15 pm. Check your email for details.

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Zoom Bunko

BY LUCILLE MESSINA

I was introduced to Bunko when I moved to Garden City many years ago. It is nearing a 20-year relationship with mostly the same twelve bunko babes. With each monthly meeting we have cherished friendship, handled struggles and taken advice all with the roll of the dice.

On March 27 we had our first Zoom Bunko. Still new to the technology, we

only had a few that were able to participate. We will survive this crisis as we have endured so many other highs and lows that have challenged our lives. With all the uncertainty in today’s world, together we have it all.

Stay safe to all the Bunko Babes out there, give back if you can and remember you are not alone.

Lucille Messina is a Garden City resident and author of Waiting to Hear 'Momma': A Mother’s Memoir

Social distancing meets the birthday party

Garden City parents who have children celebrating birthdays during the cororonavirus lockdown have figured out inventive ways to celebrate.

The drive-by birthday party has become a thing, with car parades and children throwing candy, gifts and toys to the birthday child.

Friends found creative ways to wish Robert Maichin a happy 11th birthday, some posting messages to his front door, others leaving treats throughout the day.

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Recent graduate warms children's hearts with singing prowess

Samantha

Jaeger serenades a young listener with Disney favorites, at an appropriate social distance.

BY GARY SIMEONE

22 year old, Samantha Jaeger, has been utilizing her vocal chords to sing melodic Disney tunes to kids throughout the village. The Garden City resident is a recent college graduate and has been looking for constructive ways to spend her time during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“I have been a singer my whole life and I know a lot of Disney songs. I figured I’d put my voice to good use,” said Jaeger. “I had this idea that I could drive to people’s houses and sing a few songs for the kids to ease the burden on parents who are probably going a little stir crazy at this point.”

The recent Siena College graduate said she got her singing genes from her grandfather, who passed away earlier this month.

“Nobody was allowed to see him in his final days so I sang over the phone to him in front of my mom and aunt. It was something comforting I could do for him,” said Jaeger.

She said that she was in chorus in

high school and performed a solo act during her senior chorale concert. Jaeger works as a nanny for a family in Garden City and sings to the kids in the car when she’s driving them around to all of their activities.

“Singing for my grandfather and when I’m with the kids in the car, I kind of connected the two and came up with the idea to sing for kids who are stuck in their house around town,” said Jaeger. “This is the first time I’ve ever done something like this and probably wouldn’t have the courage to do in a normal situation.”

She uses her boyfriend’s car to drive around town and pulls up to people’s houses blasting the instrumental Version of Disney songs on the car’s speakers. She pops up through the sunroof and belts out tunes to the delight of the kids.

“The kids usually sit and watch or dance on the lawn and some of them dress up in the Disney costumes, which is really cool,” said Jaeger. “So far I’ve probably been to 30 houses around the village but I am booked all  the way until the end of may.”

She said she has a set schedule based on requests she’s been getting and because she’s a loud singer the neighbors take notice and ask her to come to their house.

She also has a birthday schedule that needs to be booked in advance.

“I really didn’t expect it to be this big of a thing but it’s really blossomed into something wonderful and I’ve had so much fun doing it,” said Jaeger. “Just to put a smile on the kids faces and see them dance around makes me feel really good.”

Her performances are free of charge and any tips that she receives go to two separate local charities. The charities are the GC Meals for NYU Winthrop and the ‘I’m Not Done Yet Foundation’ for AYA Cancer Coalition.

#GCMeals for NYU Winthrop isn't done yet!

“Thank you, Garden City, for your incredible generosity.  This program has been the shot-in-the-arm my restaurant needed to keep our doors open.”

“I want to thank you all.  As much as we helped many at the hospital, you helped my business in many ways and helped me help my staff survive through this ... God bless.”

“It’s amazing to see that in times of crisis everybody comes together to help each other. We are all blessed to be in a wonderful community with hands reaching out to everyone. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for your support! With Love and gratitude...”

Thank you to everyone who’s helped make the GCMeals for NYU Winthrop program such a success!  Because of the generosity of almost 900 donors, the program raised over $145,000, and thanks to the efforts of the 41 participating food establishments, there have been over 10,000 meals delivered to the tireless nurses, doctors and staff in 53 units at NYU Winthrop hospital.

Although the goal of scheduled meals will be complete on May 3rd, any remaining funds will be used to continue providing food from our local restaurants.  There will be fewer units scheduled less frequently, but the meals

will continue to support the dedicated Covid-19 units at the hospital.

The community is hopeful that the overall conditions on Long Island will continue to improve, that the Covid cases will continue to decline, and that things will begin to open.   In the meantime, the restaurants expect business to remain slower than usual.  Please take advantage of their take-out and delivery options, and continue to support them and all our local small businesses as life slowly begins to return to normal.

#GCMeals will continue to accept donations so as to be able to address any remaining Covid-19 needs at NYU Winthrop:   Venmo @GCMeals, GoFundMe – GC Meals for NYU Winthrop, or check to Liz Menges 27 Hilton Ave. (GCMeals in the memo)

For updates, watch for posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram of photos from our local businesses preparing and delivering the food.

Stay safe, and let’s keep looking for ways to help others!

From an NYU Winthrop staff member:

“The meals are delicious and are bright spots in our rough days … they warm our hearts and nourish our souls. Thank you.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

of this pandemic. We should, no, we must carefully scrutinize village cost between what is absolutely necessary to maintain basic services and what is blatantly wasteful like the expenditures for St. Paul’s.

Bob Orosz

Thank You

To the Editor:

I wanted to take this time to thank all of our Village employees who continue to work everyday to keep our Village functioning during these stressful and difficult times.

Our Volunteer Firefighters, and Police, Public Works, Water and Sewer, Recreation and Parks, and Building Departments all work outside to support our community. Our other Departments, such as Finance, Communications, Human Resources, Administration, and the Village Courts and Library Department also provide internal support essential to keeping this Village running smoothly, even during a global health crisis.

All these employees work together to enable us to have a strong Village government we can all be proud of. I appreciate your commitment and dedication to our residents and our Village.

Robert. A. Bolebruch

Deputy

Mayor Village Trustee

Monster poles

To the Editor:

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the “Monster Poles” that were installed at the Merillon Avenue train station?

PSEG/LIPA, has a pattern of planning projects that will impact communities, barely giving notice of them, skirting environmental protections, and rapidly completing projects before local officials and residents know what is happening and can respond. Could it be that history is repeating itself?

After a failed attempt to install these “Monster Poles” in Brookhaven Township legislation was sponsored by NY Senator Ken La Valle and NY State Assemblyman Fred Theil . This legislation mandated formal community notice procedures on LIPA and PSEGLI for utility transmission projects and was signed by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

The legislation mandates that notice must be provided by first class mail to every county, town, village, or city in which the project is to be located, including both the preferred location and any alternative sites, every utility customer within 500 feet of the proposed transmission project, and to the members of the state legislature representing the areas affected by the project.

Virtual Recreation Center

An above-ground electric transmission project has major impacts on the environment and quality of life in our neighborhoods and communities. Affected residents and their public officials have a right to be notified about such projects and to participate in a meaningful way in the decision-making process. Unfortunately, such notification and public participation has been thwarted by our utility company time and again. The result has been public outrage, controversy, and costly litigation that must be paid for by every LIPA customer. These controversies and costs can be avoided by simply being more transparent by informing all the concerned parties about the important details of a transmission project. The new law simply mandates that LIPA provide notice and basic project information to our communities and their public officials before any decisions are made.

Has anyone in our community who is being adversely affected by the installation of these Monster Poles been notified? Just asking?

George  Satterlee Would guarantee Trump win

To the Editor:

I hope that Mr. Morano has recovered from the euphoric state into which he was propelled by the actions of Gov. Cuomo.

I find myself in a similar condition. Mr. Cuomo has a long list of accomplishments in his career. He was head of HUD. It was a disaster - but no one is perfect.

Cuomo is a man of his word. He vowed to make NY the abortion capital of America and he has done just that. His position has harmed no one - except countless babies.

Mr. Cuomo approves of open borders (remember, America is a land of immigrants). He is a proponent of sanctuary cities. Wow!

He is against school choice. This pacifies the school teachers.

Cuomo approves of giving drivers’ licenses to the un-documented. That’s fine. The only negative aspect of this position is that it creates long lines at the Motor Vehicle Bureau.

Cuomo is very enthusiastic about the modern phenomenon of novel relationships (times change, go with the flow).

I’m so excited about the possibility of Cuomo running for President. He’s so eloquent and personable.

There have been some scandals connected with his regime as governor, but remember - we are all sinners and the saints are in heaven.

The wonderful thing about a Cuomo candidacy is that it would guarantee the election of Donald Trump. Angelo DiPippo From page 2

During the quarantine, Garden City Recreation and Parks hopes to continue to connect our residents with a variety of activities. As a result, we are excited to release our Virtual Recreation Center, where residents can find a variety of activities for all ages. Make homemade ice cream, create lunch doodles with Mo Willems, grow a garden from scraps, make paper bag puppets with the kids, quiz yourself with logic puzzles and riddles or spend the afternoon with Sid the Science Kid. Take virtual trips to national parks, watch operas from the Met or visit the Cincinnati Zoo via a live stream. Stay mentally active with card games, puzzles and printable Sudoku.

"Our Staff was so excited by the response to our virtual Easter Scavenger

Hunt, that we decided to explore other possible online activities to keep our residents engaged and involved during this difficult time," Paul Blake superintendent of Recreation and Parks said. "The Virtual Recreation Center will offer many similar programs and activities to the ones we do in person, but these can be accessed from the comfort and safety of your home. Please let us know what you think of this new site, and please pass along any suggestions you may have regarding activities or content."

The Virtual Recreation Center, https://gardencityrecreation. org/virtual-recreation-center, is growing daily so be sure to check back each week for added activities.

A.T. Stewart Exchange launches online store

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the A.T. Exchange has launched its online store.  Visit: stores.myresaleweb.com/ at-stewart-exchange to see the items currently available for online purchase. Another avenue is through The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) website – tgchs.org –where you can opt to make an online purchase. The main page introduces you to The Exchange –who we are and what we are about. The “What’s New to the Shop” and “Seasonal Items” screens have photos, highlighting some of the wonderful items for sale, including brief descriptions and prices. See something you like? Click on the shopping cart icon and it will take you directly to the online store. If you’re not comfortable with navigating the ins and outs of the site, call the Exchange and a representative will walk you through it.

With the stay-at-home order still in place, the days meld into each other. Don’t get caught short. Mother’s Day is fast-approaching – Sunday May 10th. In addition to all the wonderful household items, the Exchange has:

• Costume Jewelry

• Beautiful pieces from The Jewelry Garden on Nassau Boulevard, (ALL are sterling, precious stones and some with gold accents)

• Hinged Boxes (like the Limoges enamel boxes) with lots of fun items for the collector in your life

• Scarves and fun canvas tote bags

If you prefer the more personal approach, email ustore@atstewartexchange.org or call the shop at 516-7468900. Whether you shop online, or by phone call, the Exchange can arrange for payment and personalized pick-up, to reduce any chance of exposure.

The Consignment Shop is located in The GCHS Museum (basement in the rear) at 109 Eleventh Street. It sells all kinds of consigned items, including but not limited to jewelry, china, lamps, small pieces of furniture, silver, crystal, artwork and collectibles. It also has a great line of gifts and holiday items.

The shop also could use a few small pieces of traditional furniture, particularly small tables, end tables, small desks and bookcases. If you have such items, email photos (with dimensions) to store@atstewartexchange.org.

All proceeds from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of our Garden City Historical Society Museum. Work on the outside of The Museum will hopefully resume shortly.

Go Green with Kelly and Colleen

Simple Tips for Family and Environmental Health

From page 4

Air Pollution

Air pollution is declining, however, unfortunately, this is not because governments and consumers are concerned about climate change or carbon emissions. The outcome may be positive, but for the wrong reasons. How can we explore these positive effects, while also bringing back our economic viability? A recent study from Harvard found that those living in places with worse air quality are more likely to die from COVID-19. The impact of air pollution on death rates held when the researchers controlled for factors including pre-existing medical conditions, socioeconomic status, and access to healthcare.

The positive effects of the pandemic on air pollution reduction are occurring rapidly, largely due to reductions in transportation. Images of many cities around the world are circulating through the press and across the internet with visibly improved air quality and smog reduction. Professor Marra from Georgetown University notes that there have been significant global reductions in various atmospheric pollutants up to 30%. These positive impacts on air quality are likely the short-term results due to reductions in transportation from the stay-at-home orders.

It’s likely that air quality will worsen again as these mandates are lifted and non-essential workers return to jobs and travel away from home. We have an opportunity to rethink how we utilize transportation as individuals and at the local level.

Global Pause and Climate

Lessons

Coronavirus is a zoonotic diseases, meaning that it originates from a pathogen that transfers easily from animals to humans. Environmentalists believe that as humans continue to encroach on fragile ecosystems, through activities such as urbanization, deforestation, and fragmentation, our contact with wildlife and, therefore, the risk of disease spread, increases. According to Inger Andersen, Head of the UN Environmental Program, millions of deaths occur each year from diseases classified as zoonotic. She states that a healthy planet means fewer diseases, and she advocates for the “prudent management of nature,” including forest restoration, management of protected areas, and tackling the illegal wildlife industry, as a way of protecting both human life and wildlife.

As a direct result of the global pause, greenhouse gas emissions are substantially lower, and air quality has visibly improved all over the

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Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of Incorporated Village of Garden City

The Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of Incorporated Village of Garden City is soliciting proposals from independent investment service agencies for administrative providers relating to the Deferred Compensation Plan for the employees of Incorporated Village of Garden City. They must meet the requirements of section 457 of the New York State rules, 9 NYCRR 9000 and Part 9003 of the State Finance Law, including all rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto. A copy of the proposal ques-

world. Air quality in particular has benefitted from a dramatic decrease in air pollution from car, truck and plane emissions. But as Andersen warns, these changes are temporary. They are the result of fewer cars on the road and planes in the air; not of a sudden shift in the production of cleaner-burning engines. Only long term systemic change will substantially decrease the dangerous levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As Professor Brian O’Neill at the University of Denver explains, “Sustained reductions in emissions eventually slow the growth of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere,” which could eventually slow warming trends, but “[t]he climate system responds very slowly to changes in emissions.” For carbon emissions to sustainably decrease, the world must decrease its reliance on fossil fuels as its primary source of energy. Unless there are industry shifts away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy, it is likely that carbon emissions will bounce back when the economy recovers, and the world returns to work. Professor O’Neill suggests that the universal response to COVID-19 demonstrates that “the global community can make very large changes very quickly” and proposes applying this lesson in addressing climate change.

Fiftieth Celebration of Earth Day

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and the role of art in environmentalism. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus outbreak, many of these organized activities were moved online. To commemorate Earth Day, the Environmental Working Group suggested using time spent at home to purge toxic household chemicals and choose safer alternatives. The EWG also organized a campaign to urge the Environmental Protection Agency to ban neonicotinoid-containing pesticides, which have devastating consequences on bee populations and may also cause harm to children’s developing brains. The campaign is ongoing until May 4. The EWG also authored a petition challenging auto industry leaders to reject President Trumps’ rollbacks of auto mileage standards and follow more stringent air and fuel economy standards. Both petitions can be accessed at act. ewg.org. Although Earth Day comes once a year, the goal of environmental protection is a yearlong pursuit, with plenty of work to go around.

Takeaways

lives. Yet, we can move forward toward a greener, healthier future while also growing a robust economy. The plans we make for our future do not have to be mutually exclusive, where we prioritize one aspect over the others; in fact, dealing with issues of health, economics, and the environment separately is dangerously short-sighted. A study from the EPA in 2011 found returns of up to $30 for every dollar invested to reduce air pollution.

Fittingly, while the planet benefitted from our time spent home social distancing, the world celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day commenced in 1970 and was introduced by peace activist John McConnell as a way to honor Earth and the concept of peace. Since then, it has been broadened to demonstrate support for environmental protection and is now recognized in more than 193 countries. Earth Day celebrations include events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. The theme for Earth Day 2020 was “climate action,” and planned activities centered around five components: citizen science, volunteering, community engagement, education,

The global pause also gives individuals an opportunity to reflect on the changes in their own behaviors, and how these amended behaviors may continue to make a positive impact on the environment. For example, as many of us are working from home, perhaps we have realized that we don’t have to travel or commute to be productive. A post-COVID future may allow for dramatically less work travel as teleconferences replace conventions, or fewer days commuting to an office in city, and more time working virtually from home. Additionally, as many of us have discovered the value of walking for our own health and sanity, perhaps in a postCOVID world we will choose to walk more for quick errands in town, such as the bank, the post office, or the pharmacy. Finally, as we continue to find meaning in the word “essential,” we can look for ways to further decreases our consumption habits and make cleaner, greener choices.

This unprecedented time and the suffering it has caused will have a lasting effect on our

Ultimately, we can improve our circumstances as we emerge from the crisis by uniting economic growth and environmental protection. Insisting on an economic stimulus that maintains these unprecedented gains in air quality through improved cleaner transportation and sustainable energy makes sense to protect society now and into the future by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Green energy reduces harmful air pollutants that compromise health through heart attacks, strokes, and premature death, among other consequences that put further strains on our health care systems. Recognizing the connections between health and sustainability illuminates a better pathway forward.

During this difficult time, please consider making a donation to help those less fortunate in our community through the INN in Hempstead. Their current requests are available at https://the-inn.org/ covid19/which also includes a link for financial contributions.

We would love to hear your ideas for ways to maintain the positive benefits of cleaner air and safer streets across our neighborhoods in Garden City. Help us return to a better version of normal where our health, and environment, and economy all benefit by sharing your creative solutions or innovations.

Please reach out to us with your thoughts and comments. We welcome your questions or ideas for future topics. Please email us at GoGreenwithKellyandColleen@ gmail.com. We look forward to greening Garden City together!

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

Tweens and Teens Weekly Social Media Challenges

Each day on our Facebook and Instagram pages, the Tweens and Teens Department will post a new challenge or activity for you to complete during the week! The schedule is as follows:

• Monday Art Challenge: Each Monday, get a new art challenge to work on for the week.

• Tuesday Riddle: Each Tuesday, try to solve a new riddle,

• Wednesday Writing Challenge: Each Wednesday, we’ll post a new writing prompt for you to work on during the week.

• Thursday Question of the Week: Each Thursday, we’ll post a fun new question for you to share your answers.

• Friday Reading Challenge: Each Friday, we’ll post a new challenge for you to read a book that meets a certain criteria.

• Weekend Food Challenge: On the weekend, you’ll get a new challenge to cook or bake for the week.

You can find the challenges posted on our Facebook and Instagram: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

If you participate in the challenges, earn community service credit by submitting it (or taking a photo of whatever you make to submit) at https://www.gardencitypl.org/socialmedia-submission/ so we can share it on our Facebook and Instagram pages. In addition, if you write a poem for the Wednesday Writing Challenge, you can also earn community service by submitting to our Poetry Challenge at https://www.gardencitypl.org/poetrywriting-contest/ . If you read an ebook or listen to an audiobook from Nassau Digital Doorway (nassau.overdrive. com) for the Friday Reading Challenge from Nassau Digital Doorway, you can earn community service by writing a review and submitting it at  https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/

Teen Karaoke on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up for Teen Karaoke on Monday, May 4, 3PM-3:45PM! Bring your favorite snacks and singalong together as we karaoke! This program is for Grades 6-12 only. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. For more information about Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us. Mobile users should download the Zoom app onto their device before the start of the meeting. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. If you cannot find your library card to register, please apply for a digital card by visiting nassaulibrary.org/digitalcard-application. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program.

Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Backyard Art on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up for Teen Backyard Art on Tuesday, May 5 PM 3-3:45PM! Gather up whatever art supplies you have at home. Then join us as we work on art together while enjoying the outdoor weather in our backyards. Make a kindness rock, do some chalk art, or make a craft for your mom for Mother's Day! In the event of inclement weather, we will work on our art indoors. If you don't have a mobile device, you can also still join us and work indoors. This program is for Grades 6-12 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Fandom Snack and Chat on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up for Teen Fandom Snack and Chat on Thursday, May 7, 3PM-3:45PM. Bring your favorite snacks and socialize and connect with other tweens and teens in Garden City! Talk about your favorite fandoms, what you've been reading, watching, and playing, any new hobbies you've started learning, and more! This program is for Grades 6-12 only. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Party Games on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Party Games on Monday, May 11, 3PM-3:45PM. Bring your favorite snacks and play some fun party games like charades, pictionary, and hangman! This program is for Grades 6-12 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. For more information about Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Writers Circle on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up Teen Writers Circle on Tuesday, May 12 from 3PM-3:45PM! Bring your favorite snacks and your creativity as we bounce off ideas, work on writing prompts, and share our writing. This program is for Grades 6-12 only. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program.

Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Virtual Kahoot Trivia: Disney on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up for Teen Kahoot Trivia: Disney, on Wednesday, May 13, 3PM-3:45PM! Test your knowledge of all things Disney, including Disney Animation, Disney Channel Original Movies, Pixar, Star Wars, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as we play Kahoot trivia! This program is for Grades 6-12 only. To participate, you will need a computer or laptop that allows a split screen option or two devices, one to run the Zoom app and one to run the Kahoot app.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Looking For Teen-Created Social Media Content

Earn community service by submitting a photo, video, or other content for us to add to the Library's Tweens and Teens Facebook and Instagram pages! Ideas for submissions include a book you're reading, an art project you're working on, the scenery outside when you go for a walk, a board game you're playing with family, your family pet, or any other creative idea you have for content. Not all submissions will be used on our social media and not submissions including photos of people are allowed. Submit social media

content at https://www.gardencitypl. org/social-media-submission/ Vote Online for Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes

This year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes will be decided by the tweens and teens! Submit your vote online by visiting https:// www.gardencitypl.org/vote-for-teenstweens-reading-club-prizes/ To vote you  must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 and are asked to only fill out one ballot. If you submitted a ballot at the Library, please resubmit your ballot online as staff currently does not have access to them. Voting has been extended until May 31. The nominees with the most votes will be this year’s Summer Reading Club Prizes, so make sure to get your vote in at the Library. Follow Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow the Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook & Instagram

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

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/ with questions,  to be put on the Tweens and Teens Library email list to receive announcements about upcoming virtual library programming for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12.

Speaking of Books: What to read in May

On Wednesday, April 22nd, Reference Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett hosted a very successful first virtual Title Swap through the video conferencing Zoom app. The Librarians and the participants shared the fiction and nonfiction titles that they have been reading during the pandemic. Registration begins Friday, May 1st at 10AM on Eventkeeper for the next Virtual Coffee & Tea By the Book Title Swap which will be held via Zoom on Wednesday evening May 13th at 7PM. Remember to bring your own favorite titles to share with the group.

Recommended fiction and non-fiction titles, all of which are available as eBooks through the Nassau Digital Doorway, from the April 22nd Title Swap included: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, End of October by Lawrence Wright, Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family by Mitch Albom, Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, The Girl in the White Gloves by Kerri Maher, The Holdout by Graham Maher, Michael Bennett (the series) by James Patterson, Seven Sisters (the series) by Lucinda Riley, Story Keeper by Lisa Wingate,This Tender Land: A Novel by William Kent Krueger, When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains by Ariana Neumann, You Are Not Alone: A Novel by Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen, and A Good Neighborhood by Therese Fowler.

Hot New Titles for Early May

Exile Music by Jennifer Steil (5-5-20) Based on an unexplored slice of World War II history, Exile Music is the captivating story of a young Jewish girl whose family flees refined and urbane Vienna for safe harbor in the mountains of Bolivia.

Golf's Holy War: The Battle for the Soul of a Game in an Age of Science by Brett Cyrgalis (5-5-20) Just as Michael Lewis’s Moneyball captured baseball at a technological turning point, Brett Cyrgalis’s Golf’s Holy War takes us inside golf’s clash between its beloved artistic tradition and its analytic future. In Golf’s Holy War, readers discover the heated battle playing out from weekend hackers to PGA Tour pros. This fascinating book is an obvious hole-in-one for golfers and their coaches.

Shiner by Amy Jo Burns (5-5-20) On a lush mountaintop trapped in time, two

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Virtual Programming

women vow to protect each other at all costs-and one young girl must defy her father to survive. Rich with epic love and epic loss, and diving deep into a world that is often forgotten but still is a part of America, Shiner reveals the hidden story behind two generations' worth of Appalachian heartbreak and resolve.

Water Keeper by Charles Martin (5-520) A riveting new story of heroism, heartache, and the power of love to heal all wounds. Murphy Shepherd is a man with many secrets. He lives alone on an island, tending the grounds of a church with no parishioners, and he’s dedicated his life to rescuing those in peril. But as he mourns the loss of his mentor and friend, Murph himself may be more lost than he realizes.

The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson (5-5-20) A captivating new novel about a priceless inheritance that leads one family on a life-altering pursuit of the truth. The Millers are far from perfect. Estranged siblings Beck, Ashley and Jake find themselves under one roof for the first time in years, forced to confront old resentments and betrayals, when their mysterious, eccentric matriarch, Helen, passes away. But their lives are about to change when they find a secret inheritance hidden among her possessions --- the Florentine Diamond, a 137-carat yellow gemstone that went missing from the Austrian Empire a century ago.

You can request new and forthcoming eBooks and audiobooks through Overdrive.com on our website www. gardencitypl.org and the Libby app. You can also request  print copies of new and popular reads through the Library’s catalog on the website. Remember requests will not be fulfilled until operations resume. Consider using the Library’s digital library during the closure. Need a library card? Apply for digital access today at http://nassaulibrary.org/digital-card-application .

Whether you are looking to discover a new author to read or to find your next book club pick, come to the next Virtual Title Swap with the Librarians on May 13th at 7PM. Email Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett with questions about the Title Swap program, for book recommendations  or to talk about books at http://www.gardencitypl.org/ speaking-of-books/.

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Share your life accomplishments with your neighbors! Put your engagement, wedding, or baby announcement in the paper, (and it's free of charge for subscribers!) Email editor@gcnews.com

The Children’s Department of the Garden City Public Library is constantly adding virtual programming.   All announcements of programming can be found at www.gardencitypl. org  and on the Garden City Public Library’s Children’s Department’s Facebook Page  www.facebook.com/ GCPLChildrens .  Since new events are added daily, please check out the webpage  and Facebook often!    To participate in most virtual programs,  you will need a library card.  If you cannot find your library card to register, please apply for a digital card by visiting nassaulibrary.org/digital-card-application.   If you have any questions, email Children’s Librarian Barbara Grace at https://gardencitypl.org/contact-the-childrens-librarians/  .

Artwork requested by Children’s Librarians

The Children’s Librarians would like to see and share artwork done by children from age 2 through grade 5.  If you have been creative and doing things like Crafts and Jigsaw Puzzles - take a picture of your project and share them

with us! There are three easy ways to submit your artwork and photos. First go to the Library website www. gardencitypl.org and click on “The Virtual Library”. Then click on the menu on the right side of the page, click on Kid Stuff, and  click Send Children’s Artwork. From the website www. gardencitypl.org click on “The Virtual Library”, then on the top menu bar, click News, then click “Children’s News”, then click Send Children’s Artwork. You can also go to the submission page directly at  https://www.gardencitypl. org/submit-childrens-artwork/.  Artwork submitted will be stored and can be viewed. Please put a small description of the artwork in the designated box so it can be easily found when searching.  There is an option to view past submissions under, “Send Children’s Artwork”. At the discretion of the Children’s Librarians, some submissions may be posted to the Garden City Public Library’s Children’s Department’s Facebook Page  www. facebook.com/GCPLChildrens . The Children’s Librarians miss seeing our patrons at the Library!   Please stay safe!

An evening virtual Coffee & Tea by the Book Title Swap

Let’s talk about books! Join Garden City’s Adult Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett for their second Virtual Coffee & Tea by the Book Title Swap to be held on Zoom on Wednesday evening, May 13 at 7PM. Bring your beverage of choice and maybe a little dessert to enjoy while the Librarians discuss titles that they recommend and suggest online resources to meet authors and discover new books. Participants will share titles that they have enjoyed reading during this time of social distancing.  To participate please register online on Eventkeeper beginning Friday, May 1st

at 10AM. Registration ends on Tuesday, May 12th at 5PM. This virtual discussion will be held via Zoom, a virtual conference platform.  Please download the free Zoom app in advance. You can participate on your phone, iPad, or computer. For more information on Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us.  Registrants will receive an email with login information to the Zoom meeting on the evening before the Title Swap. Have questions? Contact the Librarians by email at www. gardencitypl.org/speaking-of-books/ .

Virtual nutrition workshop

Join us for a virtual Garden to Table Nutrition Workshop on Wednesday, May 6, at 4PM. Nicole Borukhov, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Community Food Systems/Nutrition Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, will  highlight how eating a rainbow provides different vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that we need to maintain optimal health and protect us from chronic disease. She will discuss local and seasonal eating as well as how to plan our

gardens for nutritional benefits. Nicole will share her recipe of the day which will be  a fresh spring roll and savory dipping sauce!

This virtual video workshop will air on the Garden City Public Library's website www.gardencitypl.org  and on our Facebook page at 4PM on Wednesday, May 6th. If you miss this presentation, you can access it at a later time through the website and Facebook. All are welcome. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

IN MEMORIAM

Luisa Veneziale

Luisa Veneziale passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at her home in Garden City, surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her husband, Raffaele Veneziale, who died in 2012. She is survived by her sons Cosmo Veneziale of Garden City and Nicholas Veneziale of Connecticut; daughters-in-law Colette Veneziale and Susan Veneziale; grandchildren Marcella Veneziale and husband Dalibor Grudenic, Cosmo Veneziale Jr., and Christopher Veneziale; and

Joan Pamas

Joan Pamas, 87, of Garden City passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior in her home on April 13, 2020. Joan was the beloved wife and sweetheart of the late Stephen Pamas for 59 years, who passed away in 2012.  Joan

great-granddaughter Eva Grudenic.

Luisa was born in Isernia, Italy, in 1921. She lived through the Great Depression and survived multiple bombings in her hometown during World War II. She immigrated to the United States in 1953 on the “MS Vulcania” vessel and arrived at Ellis Island. She resided in Brooklyn, New York, where she worked as a seamstress for many years and retired as a homemaker.

Luisa lived in Garden City, New York, with her family since 1993. She moved to Long Island in 1983, residing in Floral Park, New York, with her son Cosmo and daughter-in-law Colette. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved watching videos of the newest member of the family, great-granddaughter Eva. She helped raise her grandchildren, Marcella and Cosmo Jr., and was the matriarch of her family. She was a wonderful cook and passed along her love of cooking and family recipes to her daughter-in-law Colette. She was energetic into her 90s and continued cooking until she was 95 years old. She was 98 years old at the time of her death. She will always be remembered by her family for her loving, warm heart and strong spirit.

Luisa was laid to rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, New York.

Jeannette McGlynn Sanger

Born on March 15, 1919 in Brooklyn,  Jeannette McGlynn Sanger died peacefully on April 19, 2020 in Vero Beach, FL.

Daughter of Henry and Augusta Mayer, Jeannette grew up in Queens Village.  After graduating from The Scudder School in New York, she worked at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company where she met her husband, Frederick Harward McGlynn.  Fred and Jeannette were married in 1941

IN MEMORIAM

is survived by her five children: Alaine Pamas Fitzgerald (James), Stephen Pamas (Patty) , Christine Pamas Coners (Bruce), Nancy Pamas Falb (Dean), and Michael Pamas (Jessie).

Joan was born January 17, 1933 in Brooklyn,  to Viola and William Becht and was predeceased by her seven siblings: Arthur, George, Ida, Vincent, Florence, Doris and Ruth.  Joan was raised in Maspeth, Queens and attended Newtown High School, where she graduated early. Her passion was to become a nurse, and she was awarded a scholarship to attend nursing school, but due to a heart murmur, she was unable to attend. She then began a job in the mail room at Standard Brands, a Manhattan shipping company, where she met the love of her life, Stevie. They married October 4, 1953 and began raising their family in a two bedroom attached house in Jackson Heights, NY.  In 1966, after the birth of their fifth child, they decided it was time to move to Garden City, where they resided for 54 years.

Joan was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost, and treasured her large family, including the many foster children and Fresh Air Fund children

and later moved to Garden City,  where they raised their children, Ronald and Nancy.

As a longtime member of Cherry Valley Club, Jeannette enjoyed golfing, socializing, bowling, and playing bridge.  She also enjoyed traveling and did extensive volunteer work.  She served as President of the Nassau Hospital auxiliary (now NYU Winthrop Hospital).

Jeannette and Fred retired to Stuart, FL in 1975.  Several years after Fred’s death in 1978, Jeannette married Joseph Prentice Sanger.  Prent brought a loving family with him, who remained fiercely devoted to Jeannette for the rest of her life.

More than anything, Jeannette loved her family.  She so enjoyed our holiday gatherings and other times when we could all be together, particularly as she got older.

Jeannette was predeceased by her younger brother, Wallace, her first husband, Frederick, and her second husband, Prentice.  She is survived by her son, Ron McGlynn, daughter-inlaw Connie McGlynn, daughter, Nancy McGlynn, grandsons Peter McGlynn (Amy) and Scott McGlynn (Alexis), and seven great grandchildren.  Jeannette is also survived by her stepchildren, Sheldon, Susie, Joe and Margo Sanger.

A private interment will be held at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale.

she hosted in her home. With her indomitable spirit, there was nothing that Joan could not do. Joan was an accomplished seamstress, animal lover, gardener, and creative theatrical spirit.  She was a faithful servant at New Hyde Park Baptist Church where she ran Vacation Bible School, Pioneer Girls, and the senior citizens group “New Image” for many years.  Everyone who knew Joan, knew of her steadfast faith in God and her immeasurable compassion for others. She selflessly poured out her love to the widows, the poor, the lonely, the hurting, and to every living creature that came her way.  Joan's life was a living example of this verse from the Bible - Micah 6:8: "And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and

to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”.

Joan was a loving grandmother to seventeen: Theresa, Alaina, Tara, Lauren, Stephen, Amanda,  Ryan, Jeffrey, Christa, Eric, Michael, Katherine, Meredith, Rachel, William, George and Nicholas, great-grandmother to 13 and great-great-grandmother to two.  Joan fought the fight against Alzheimers for many years, lovingly cared for by her family and loyal aides. Due to the current pandemic, a small graveside service was held. A celebration of Joan’s life is planned for the near future when we can gather together to remember, rejoice and thank God for a life well lived. Matthew 25:22 “Well done thy good and faithful servant."

IN MEMORIAM

Warren J. Finnell

Warren J. Finnell, a humble Renaissance man, loving father, brilliant attorney, and steadfast supporter of Garden City sports, passed away of natural causes on April 22, 2020 at age 89.

Warren was the proud father (and grandfather) of Lisa Donnell of Manhasset,  (husband John; children Stephen, Rose Marie and Matthew), Jeff Finnell of Washington, DC (wife AnneMarie; children Josie, Reese and Luke) Brian Finnell of Reisterstown, MD (wife Piper; children Xander, Rez and Lola), Stephen Finnell of Garden City, (wife Susan; children Stephen, Kyle and Jeffrey), and the late Paul Finnell. Loving husband of the late Rose Marie (Rhea) Finnell of Manhasset, beloved brother to the late Jack Finnell of New York City, devoted companion to Nancy Wagner of Stewart Manor, and good friend to many.

Raised in Bayside, Queens in the 1930s and 40s, Warren embarked on a lifelong pursuit of learning. He loved all academic, intellectual, and philosophical pursuits; was a voracious reader; and a natural linguist, mastering five languages. While he enjoyed all types of music, he loved classical music most. Warren was student body president of Bayside High School before receiving his BA (1952) and JD (1955) from Harvard University. He joined the U.S. Army after law school and was quickly moved to the Army Security Agency and then the National Security Agency in recognition of his strong command of many languages and his brilliant analytical mind. After his service in the Army, Warren fell in love with and married Rose Marie (Rhea) Dornich at St. Mary’s in Manhasset in 1959. They raised their

children in Manhasset and Garden City and became active members in both communities, including Warren coaching Police Boys Club (PBC) football in Manhasset and serving on the board of the School of the Holy Child in Old Westbury.

Early in his 60+ year career as an attorney, Warren practiced law in Manhattan for over two decades. He then established his own law practice on Long Island and later became of counsel at Congdon Flaherty O’Callaghan, specializing in estate planning, wills, trusts, real estate, and general corporate practice. Like his late brother, Jack, Warren was a strong advocate for racial equality and economic opportunity, establishing a local Long Island committee for racial equality in Manhasset. In addition to being a gifted speaker, singer, and dancer, he was also an accomplished athlete, playing football in high school and college, playing tennis until a few years ago, and taking up downhill skiing in his 40s. Warren also entertained many with his quick wit and deep sense of humor. Together with his family, Warren raised over $900,000 in his wife’s name to support cancer research by the Cancer Research Institute and Strang Cancer Prevention Institute. Warren was also a champion of the Arthritis Foundation, serving as legal counsel to the New York Chapter since 1970.

After moving to Garden City in 1978, Warren became a fixture at Garden City sporting events, cheering his son Steve and his friends to victory first while Steve was player and then as a coach. Warren loved playing tennis and having lunch with his friends at the Casino, dining at Cherry Valley, going to the beach at Lawrence and Westhampton, and playing cards with Nancy and friends.

In 2002, while reflecting on his life and legacy in response to a survey from Harvard in connection with the 50th anniversary of his graduation, Warren wrote that he would like to be remembered “[a]s one who really listens to you, in whom you have confidence, and whose advice you would seriously consider.” He will be well-remembered as such a person and much, much more.

Given the current national health situation, the burial service will be for immediate family only, but the family will host a memorial service to celebrate Warren’s life on July 23rd at St. Joseph’s Church at 10:00AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to KIF1A.org to benefit research for a treatment of a rare degenerative genetic disorder with which Warren’s granddaughter Josie was recently diagnosed (kif1a.org/josie).

IN MEMORIAM

Mary Bernadette Schuler

February 1, 1937 – April 24, 2020

Mary Bernadette Schuler, 83, of Garden City and Naples, Florida, died peacefully with her husband, Helmut, at her side at the Parker Jewish Institute after succumbing to COVID-19. Buoyant and kind, Mary selflessly rejoiced in others, from her high school days playing field hockey, to skiing and boating with her family, and more recently, while playing bridge and golf at Cherry Valley Club with her many cherished friends.

Mary’s love of the outdoors traces back to her blithe childhood as one of nine children raised on a family farm in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. She became a registered nurse and moved to the United States in 1962 after signing a one-year contract with St. Claire’s Hospital in New York City. Shortly thereafter she met her husband, Helmut Schuler of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, who had been contracted to work for an engineering firm in New York. What was then thought to be

a fleeting professional adventure for each turned into a shared lifetime in America. They married in 1965, and their daughter Diane was born in Manhattan in 1968.

As someone ceaselessly dedicated to the greater good, Mary served as a much-loved Girl Scout leader and PTA volunteer; additionally, she was employed for fifteen years as a nurse at North Shore Hematology and Oncology in Manhasset, and was proud of her clinical background. She and Helmut traveled regularly to Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa, and Australia throughout their lifetime, visiting their siblings, nieces, and nephews who reside there. Mary was delighted later in life when her three grandchildren, Patrick, Brendan, and Caroline were born to her daughter and beloved sonin-law, John Dolan, who also reside in Garden City.

Mary is survived by her husband Helmut, daughter Diane Dolan, sonin-law John Dolan, and grandchildren Patrick, Brendan, and Caroline Dolan. She is also survived by her sisters Adele Dwyer of Toronto, Canada; Ellen Cullinan of Manchester, England; Kathleen Fraser of Bath, England; brother Malachy Quinn of Pretoria, South Africa, and their respective families. Her siblings Francis Quinn, Bridget Hopkins, Sean Quinn, and Margaret O’Neill predeceased her.

The Catholic Rite of Committal will be held for immediate family only on Friday, May 1, at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, NY. A celebration of her life will be planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to help the Centers for Disease Control in their Coronavirus research and testing efforts at https:// www.cdcfoundation.org/coronavirus.

Civic Beautification Committee reports on spring, summer plantings

Standing (L-R) Stephen Barnych, Village Parks Department; Paul Blake, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and of Cultural and Recreational Affairs; Civic Beautification Committee representatives Althea Robinson (EPOA) and Patricia Siler (CPOA). Seated: Kathleen Auro, Estates POA, left and Maureen Lyons (WPOA), Right.

While the Village Civic Beautification Committee (CBC) was originally formed in 1987, it became dormant between 2017 and 2019.  In October of 2019, Mayor Theresa Trouvé and the Board of Trustees reactivated the all-volunteer committee to work in cooperation with Paul Blake, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and of Cultural and Recreational Affairs along with members of the Village Parks Department and the Village Arborist.

The CBC met with Commissioner Blake and the Parks Department’s Stephen Barnych in mid-January to discuss floral plantings throughout the Village for 2020 spring and summer months. It is expected to meet again in August to plan fall plantings along with new designs for spring and summer 2021.  Additional meetings will take place in between as deemed necessary.

It is interesting to note that in the latter part of the 1980s, there were but 21 sites addressed by the Parks Department along with the CBC.  Today, there are a total of 41 sites which include 10 monuments and flagpoles, 23 signs and miscellaneous areas plus 8 large areas within the Village’s central section.

Now that spring has arrived, at this writing, 42,000 tulip bulbs are magnificently abloom in various colorations throughout the commercial districts; at

Garden City High School Class of 2021 Letter Writing Campaign

The Garden City Class of 2021 is working together to thank those working on the front-lines during this unprecedented pandemic. The students are writing letters to health care workers, EMT's, police officers, etc. Junior Class President Timmy O’Hanlon is hoping to keep the campaign going. Letters don’t have to be long. A quick note is fine. Send your letters to tohanlon36@

the Village’s 10 monuments and memorials; also, at the pool area for this spring’s showing.  For the summer, the plan is to choose low-growing plants and florals that will not conceal the faces of our monuments and memorials.

Commissioner Blake reported that new signs throughout the Village are in process to be enhanced with floral plantings and appropriate greenery.  Soon, baskets of the traditional pink and white Petunias will line the commercial districts of Seventh Street, Franklin Avenue and New Hyde Park Road.  Also discussed this past January were other areas of concern, which the Committee felt require attention and possible new plantings.  Additionally, dying or dead shrubs are being replaced in specifically marked areas.

The Village Civic Beautification Committee is comprised of one volunteer representative from each of our four Property Owners’ Associations.

The CBC chairperson customarily serves from the POA represented by the mayor.  Currently, the CBC is chaired by Patricia Siler (CPOA) who is expected to serve throughout Mayor Trouvé’s term.  Representatives serving the other POAs are Kathleen Auro (Estates), Maureen Lyons (WPOA) and Althea Robinson (EPOA).

gmail.com. Please don't use your last name and be sure to include GCHS Class of 2021 in the signature. Letters from the Class of 2021 have been delivered to the nurses and security staff at Winthrop/NYU Langone, the GC Police Department and the staff at Key Food and Kings supermarkets. Let's keep the letters coming!

A Keyfood supermarket employee with a bag of thank you notes.

Winthrop Hospital healthcare worker with thank you letters from the Class of 2021

Winthrop Hospital security officer with a bag of thank you notes.

Garden City Police officer with letters from the Class of 2021

TMA Booster Club of GC

Upcoming events:

Typically our GC Seniors wear their college t-shirt or colors on May 1st decision day.  The TMA Booster Club would like everyone to celebrate our seniors this year by decorating your front door on May 1st with College or GC gear(flag, shirt etc).  Post your picture on Facebook or instagram and tag #tma#gc#celebrate2020.

For all GC Seniors 2020 Lawn Signs ordered by GCHS and paid for by TMA and PTA will be ready for distribution shortly they were delayed in shipping.  We will contact all Seniors to let them know when and where for pick up.

Congratulations to:

All Graduating Seniors 2020

The TMA Booster Club of Garden City wanted to let you know we are still working on some annual Senior events slated for June.  Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic we are still waiting to hear from our venue about the Father/Daughter Dance(June 19th) and Mother/Son Dance(June 20th) please still save the dates as we are staying positive these will go on.  However, we are temporarily taking down the registration link on the TMA website.  We will put back on once we have confirmation of the venue and caterers.  If you signed up already do not worry we have the list so far.  Also we are working on a solution for the TMA Yearbook as with many businesses we are finding out that local printers are closed for the time being.  We also are missing a Spring Season of pictures and such, however if we can come up with virtual book we will and get to all seniors.  Stay tune.  We want to make this the best year possible that we can for these Seniors of 2020 after all they have been going through.  We would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to all the teachers and any families that are on the front lines combatting this horrific virus.  As we will pull through these stressful times and God willing sooner then later. Thanks and stay healthy and positive

The directors of the TMA Booster Club of Garden City

Who We Are:

The TMA Booster Club is a group of Moms and Dads that volunteer their time to raise money to support many organizations and sports teams at Garden City High School. We are always in need of new members who can assist us in our future activities to keep great traditions going like the Mother/Son and Father/Daughter dances, the GAA/ BAA awards for student athletes, and the end-of-year TMA Yearbook for all Senior Students.  Additionally, we help fund many different events, activities and awards for the students, including providing each student that makes a team with a GC Varsity and Junior Varsity letter and pin. We get together on a monthly-basis during the school year and socialize as well as review our accomplishments and plan future fund-raising events to keep the Garden City Tradition going. Tradition. Memories. Alumni.

If any of you Moms and Dads out there would like to become a member please reach out at tmagcny@gmail. com.  We are setting up our Junior Executive Committee and sub-committees over the next few months, so please join us!

Without your support these special events would not be possible.  So we thank you ahead of time.

Thanks for all your support!  It takes all the organizations behind the scene to keep the GC Schools at the top of the list….

TMA Booster Club Officers:

Rob and Kristin Cappello-President

Pat and Kerri McElroy- Treasurer

Jimmy and Kathy Connolly – Vice President

Chris and Dana Caporicci –Social Media Relations

Luke and Kelly Lynch – Social Chair Group

John and Suzanne Blair

Bob Basel

Rob McLoughlin

WPOA seeks high school Student Ambassadors

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) is seeking candidates for Student Ambassadors. Current sophomore and junior high school students are eligible to serve for the 2020/2021 school year.

The Student Ambassador program is designed to introduce high school juniors and seniors to Village government through attendance at government meetings and participation in WPOA meetings. The Ambassadors will help on special WPOA projects.

Candidates should:

• Have an interest in learning about and participating in local government,

• Be a resident of Garden City, preferably in the Western section of Garden City,

• Be available to attend some local meetings and events, as their school schedule allows.

Ambassador responsibilities include:

• Attendance at some WPOA gen-

eral meetings (typically Tuesdays or Wednesdays in September, November, January and April), as well as monthly directors’ meetings if possible,

• Attendance at two to three Village government meetings and/or School Board meetings, and preparation of notes to report to the WPOA,

• Assistance with WPOA membership and website support, and at some events.

Interested students may download an application from the WPOA website, gcwpoa.com, and mail it to WPOA, P.O. Box 7976, Garden City, NY 11530 or they may email it to the WPOA President RoseAnn Vernice at ravernice@ optonine.net. Deadline for submission of applications is Friday, May 22, 2020. Following submission of the applications, candidates will be contacted, and may be interviewed by representatives of the WPOA before Ambassador selections are made.

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Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call our Garden City office at 294-8900 for more information.

Town opens drive-thru tax payment offices

The Town of Hempstead has announced that it has opened three additional drive-thru tax payment offices to reduce the exposure of taxpayers and employees. In addition, the deadline for paying second half school taxes has been extended to June 1st by executive order of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo.

“In response to the economic impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our residents, back on March 19th Receiver Jeanine Driscoll and I reached out to Governor Andrew Cuomo to request an extension of the deadline for payment of the second half of school taxes,” said Supervisor Clavin. “Today, I am happy to announce that the Governor has responded to our request and has issued an executive order extending the deadline to June 1, 2020.”

“In line with social distancing policies, and to safeguard the health of our town workforce and taxpayers, I am establishing several drive-thru payment

offices to accept in-person check and money order payments,” said Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.”

Drive-thru tax payment offices are located at:

• Behind the main office at 200 North Franklin Street in Hempstead

• Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway in Lawrence

• Echo Park, 399 Nassau Boulevard in West Hempstead

• Seamans Neck Park, 2700 South Seamans Neck Road in Seaford

The offices will be open and collecting payments during the last two weeks leading up to the deadline. Beginning May 18th through June 1st, the DriveThru Payment Offices will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays, excluding Memorial Day on May 25th. The Drive-Thru Payment Offices at the tax office will be open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. beginning May 1st. These locations can only accept payments made by check or money order.

Troop #1242 donates cookies to ICU

With the quarantine in place, the members of Girl Scout Troop 1242 had an idea. They had a loads of cookies leftover since their future sales were canceled due to the COVID-19 virus. The girls decided to donate their cookie surplus to the ICU staffs at Winthrop and Northwell LIJ. GCFD Captain James Taunton, who works at Winthrop picked up the cookies and delivered them to the staff. GC Resident Kathy Phillips who works as a nurse at LIJ was able to deliver the last load of cookies to her ICI staff. The girls felt making those who are working so hard to keep us all safe and healthy a little brighter, would help. Above, in a pre-pandemic photo, are the girls of Troop 1242.

Please join us Sunday, May 3 to virtually tour this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Colonial with 4,000 sq. ft. of living space and a 265-deep property. As your hosts, we will share the details of this home while safely following the social distancing guidelines outlined by the CDC and New York state. Zoom links are available to log onto the tour within the property descriptions of the home on Danielgale.com, Zillow.com, and Realtor.com. SD #18. MLS# 3197852. $1,895,000.

House: 11:00 – 11:30am MLS# 3207756

1 Saint James Pl N | Garden City, NY

– 12:30pm

3205373

House: 1:30 – 2:00pm MLS# 3193778

Join me on Sunday, May 3rd for a series of live Virtual Open Houses. Explore these incredible Garden City homes with me as your host. At Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty we want you to know that although we are safely practicing social distancing. As your local real estate expert, I am still here to help you find your perfect home. Interactive Zoom links to each of my live Virtual Open Houses can be found within the property descriptions on DanielGale.com, Realtor.com, or Zillow.com. You can also feel free to call me for any additional information.

Carroll, CBR

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