Garden City News 04-10-2020

MEALS FOR SUPERHEROES

Garden City residents joined together in the past weeks to help feed the health care workers at NYU Winthrop Hospital. More than 700 donors have spent $72,000 to donate over 6,000 meals from over 33 local food establishments. For more information about how to participate, please see page 12.

Village Board discusses lower tax levy, shifting capital outlay

BY RIKKI MASSAND

On Thursday, April 2 Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi outlined adjustments to the Village Budget proposed for 2020-’21 as the Board of Trustees, department heads and several community members joined in for a

Zoom meeting version of a Budget work session. Suozzi explained that the COVID-19 pandemic has implications for the budget decision-making, including downward adjustments to anticipated revenue interests from village investments; a reduction for anticipated Building Department

revenues, a potential reduction in New York State Aid, reduced fee revenues from recreation programs and anticipated increases for healthcare and pension costs for current and past municipal employees.

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School board, budget vote pushed back to June

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The annual school district election and budget vote, which this year would have taken place on Tuesday May 19, has been pushed back until at least June 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state-mandated measures to close schools and keep social distancing in place.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum provided updates from the New York State Education Department to the Garden City Board of Education and community members during a virtual meeting of the Board on Tuesday evening, April 7.

“The budget vote and election, moved to at the earliest June 1, is subject to further state directive as to the time, location and manner of this voting process. The District still needs further Gov.’s executive order and/or guidance from the State of New York for the date the school district budget vote and election will be held -- this is still evolving and with the Governor’s broad authority to waive the regulatory requirements, we cannot necessarily assume that the revised budget vote and election would follow in the same timeline or procedures that we’re accustomed to,” she explained.

Budget Sessions Ahead, Presentation to be Online

For Garden City Public School’s district budget process and review, the next several weeks are key. The May 19 date is no longer relevant.

This week the Board would have heard a ‘final round’ budget presentation from Dr. Sinha and staff Tuesday; Part II Instructional Components of the 2020-’21 school budget including Athletics, Special Education and Technology.

The PowerPoint presentation for Part II Instructional Components will be available on the district’s website next week, and residents are asked to email any questions they have about the budget (based on the information presented) to Dr. Sinha at supt@gcufsd.net.

For the Tuesday April 21 Board of Education meeting, the Board will host a discussion of these parts of the Instructional budget as well as providing the community with updates to the See page 27

We will get through this

As we finish yet another week of pandemic social distancing we hear that the New York metro area may be at or near the apex of pandemic and we hope this holds true.

Just over one month ago, as we were finishing our March 6th issue came the word that Nassau County had its first confirmed case of Covid-19. As of Wednesday of this week, Garden City alone has 89 confirmed cases.

The speed at which the novel coronavirus moves is stunning and it has upended society in ways no one could have predicted.

And yet, even as there is so much sickness and fear for the future in the news, there are also tiny rays of hope that we need to focus on as we get through this awful time.

People here, and in communities throughout the country, have spontaneously come together to help each other. Here in Garden City residents have created a group to collect donations to pay for meals from local restaurants to feed the health care workers at Winthrop Hospital, thus helping the local restaurants stay in business and feeding the workers on the front lines of the pandemic.

Others have collected donations of personal protective equipment for first responders. On an individual basis, neighbors are helping many senior citizens, and offering to do necessary errands.

Our community will help each other get through this.

Pump the brakes

To the Editor:

I raised an eyebrow after reading the Legal Notices in last week’s GC News (3/27/20). Under “Notice of Bond Resolution” authorizing the preliminary plans and specifications in connection with the proposed replacement of Fire Station #2. These preliminary plans come at maximum estimated cost of $500,000 Ominously missing from the bid after the words “proposed replacement” are the words “and/or rehabilitation”

I think it would be foolhardy in this particular climate to conduct business as usual and forge full steam ahead demolishing our Fire Station #2.

Newsday did a report (3/31/20) titled “L.I. governments worry about financial fallout from virus”. In it it states “some governments will experience significant budget stress” and ‘municipalities using short term debt could also face significantly higher borrowing costs”

Village trustee Daughney was quoted as saying (GC News 3/6/20) “We’re building a new firehouse folks- let’s get real here, let’s be serious; there’s no other option. Whether the cost is $6 million, $9 million or $11 million we’re building a firehouse.’ That sounds to me that a decision has already been made. He went on to say “Money is cheap”. Is it?

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I have not read nor heard anyone say that Fire Station #2 is structurally unsound. Let’s consider gutting and rehabilitating the building. Add a bay (much like our neighbor’s in Stewart Manor have done to their existing firehouse) to house our Department’s new Quint apparatus. That, in my opinion would be the more fiscally prudent thing to do at a time when there is much unknown in the world.

Mike McVey

Essential store

Dear Key Food staff:

Key Food has always been a reliable

and essential store in our community, before and after the quarantine. We would like to thank you all for being here for the community in these very uncertain times. You have consistently been able to provide the essentials for our family and many other families during this trying time. We would like to thank not only you, the staff, but your families as well. Your families have graciously and generously allowed you to continue working so that our community feels safe and secure. We would especially like to thank the young staff and their parents for giving them permission to work. We have seen the same faces week after week and we greatly appreciate all that you have done for the community.

The staff is consistently pleasant, often going above and beyond for customers while offering a sense of calmness amongst the chaos. We feel comfortable in the store as you have been able to maintain a level of normalcy. We wanted to wait until this was all over, but we feel you deserve recognition now. It will also be well deserved again, when this truly does come to an end.

Again, the Roberti Family thanks you and we hope this ends soon so that you can get back to your families and return to normalcy.

The Roberti Family

CPOA cancels April meeting

To the Editor:

While we know that this news will be disappointing to many residents of the Central Section of Garden City we cannot tempt fate, in light of the covid-19 coronavirus, and reluctantly are compelled by law, mandate and plain old common sense to cancel our General Meeting previously scheduled for April 14, 2020.

On behalf of the CPOA Officers and Directors please stay safe and to the best of your ability, in light of the horrif-

AP exams, SATs modified for remainder of year

BY RIKKI MASSAND

During the Tuesday, April 7 meeting of the Garden City Board of Education, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction Dr. Edward Cannone commented on the changes for AP exams and SAT’s for the rest of the school year due to the pandemic.

Cannone, Garden City High School Principal Kevin Steingruebner and GCHS subject coordinators have held discussions on how the district will handle grading for AP courses. Despite many adjustments to virtual learning, Cannone said things are progressing as best as they possibly can.

“With Advanced Placement students will be taking these exams at home with what the College Board describes as an open-book, open-notes test. The AP exams will happen May 11 and May 22, with a makeup window the week of June 1 through June 5. Most of the AP exams will have a 1 or 2 free-response question format with each question timed separately. Students will be able to write and submit their responses within an allotted time using a computer, tablet or smartphone. Students could also handwrite, photo and upload a photograph of their responses if that is what their technological connections allow for. The district is actively moni-

toring the students and supporting their access to technology,” he said.

Cannone expects these at-home AP exams to mostly be 35 minutes in length with an additional 5 minutes for students to upload their work.

Garden City High AP Courses in 2D Art & Design, 3D Art & Design, Computer Science Principles I and Drawing will use portfolio submissions for grading and there will not be a separate online exam.

“District AP teachers were almost completely up to the 75% mark when this announcement came out and within two days their courses were across the 75% mark. That is significant because the College Board has told us the only contents that are going to be tested for courses is up to their 75% mark for the year, so we crossed that line with plenty of time to spare. The AP courses have now begun the traditional practice of re-covering, preparing and analyzing and overall giving extra support to our students,” Dr. Cannone told the Board last week. He added that GCHS guidance counselors are also working with students and assisting with preparing for at-home exams.

“The High School administration will continue to monitor AP students all the way through the process. It is also note-

worthy that the College Board has some pretty robust cybersecurity measures in place to tackle any potential plagiarism that might happen because of the fact that students are doing exam work on the honor system. However overall the GCHS administration and I feel very confident that instructionally we’re in a very good place in making use of our own resources. That personal connection maintained with GCHS students is very significant in our AP courses. We are going to continue to keep a very close eye on that,” Cannone said,

The College Board announced that the spring SAT scheduled for Saturday May 2 has been canceled but the June 6 SAT date has not yet been canceled; the ACT scheduled for April 4 has been postponed to Saturday, June 13.

“If schools are open in June and if in fact the June 6 administration of the SAT takes place we are going to take June’s date as planned with conditions set by the schools administration. If they are ready and the schools are open, then we will be ready,” according to Dr. Cannone.

Tech Support

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha said one way of connections strengthened through the remote teaching and learning process is with

the amount of email she and school administrators have received from parents. A recent parent survey by the school district also helped shape virtual learning as the process continues into its second month in the days after Easter.

One need highlighted by the district’s survey of parents was the availability of devices to use at home. Some families have more children than suitable devices for the distance learning taking place now through schools.

“We have reached out and Director of Educational Technology Dr. Rita Melikian sent another survey to our parents who have three or more children as each child needs to use a device daily. Since March 18, her team has helped in supplying over 80 devices, loaned to our families. In some cases, the district has provided the internet connection as well,” Sinha said.

Overall the district is responding to the inquiries made by parents all throughout the week as they would normally do via phone call or email in a school year.

“Recent questions have been about how we (teachers and GCUFSD administration) can engage students more with students. This is definitely some-

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GC Schools ask for use of capital reserve for building improvements

BY RIKKI MASSAND

During its virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 24 the Garden City Board of Education approved a Capital Reserve Proposition for the community, to utilize $2.685 million for capital improvements within the district, focusing on spaces and design. The question of whether to use these funds, set aside last spring when a new $15 million Capital Reserve was created, will be added on the dirstrict's budget vote, the date of which was recently moved back to June 1st by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

The total proposed budget for the district in school year 2020-’21 stands at $120,656,419, representing an increase of 2.25% ($2.656 million) -- equating to a projected tax levy increase (with STAR) for Garden City of 1.74%, which is the maximum allowable tax levy set by New York State for the coming year. Of the proposed budget an amount of $16,415,319 or 13.61% is formulated for district capital. The vast majority of the budget for next year -- a sum of $90,531,823 (75%) - would fund the district’s program and related initiatives as in all prior years.

Of the $2.685 million from Capital Reserve, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha explains that the reno-

vation of Garden City High School’s Science Research Room is a high priority.

“The science research space will be in a new larger modern space that will better accommodate our students’ learning needs. The space will be flexible in design to accommodate teaching, learning, and technology in the future This space will be equipped with flexible furniture,” she said.

Other capital projects for GCHS, not to include funding from district Capital Reserve, would include the refreshing of labs 127 and 171 and two sports facility items with safety netting for Trojans’ baseball and replacing the scoreboard at the turf field.

The rest of the $2.685 million Capital Reserve proposition entails projects for Garden City Middle School focusing on innovative and collaborative learning environs. The GCMS Library interior will be renovated including HVAC and air conditioning. Rooms 211 and 212 for a collaborative work space: The Learning Commons. The district plans for ancillary or related work required in connection with these projects.

Superintendent Sinha explains, “The Learning Commons will provide state-of-the-art spaces designed to allow for cross-disciplinary project-based learning across all subjects,from the

humanities to the sciences for in-depth research and collaboration, both faceto-face and virtually.”

The new Commons area will be equipped with flexible furniture and technology, enabling teachers’ ability to facilitate instruction across a variety of modalities. Space will be allocated for presentation, testing, whole class instruction and gallery space to showcase products and in-process items to provoke thought and reflection.

Flexibility allows the Middle School to offer technology-based learning and instruction looking ahead, and district administrators envision providing communication tools to further assist. These can range from one-to-one computers for individual and collaborative online work to large LED screens for public display of work, writing walls and movable white boards. Dr. Sinha spoke about the tools empowering students to “use design thinking, create, and apply their ideas to authentic problems.”

“The teaching and learning practices we presently employ and are expanding through the use of larger, flexible spaces are consistent with neuroscience, psychology, and educational research and universally recognized. The Learning Commons will be designed to provide students across grade levels with space to bring ideas from conception through

design to production. Projects will be developed around interdisciplinary learning. Collaborative brainstorming space and individual thinking space will be incorporated into the design enabling students to process and flesh out ideas,” Dr. Sinha said.

New Textbooks for AP courses, Media Arts II Approved

Items approved by the Board of Ed. during the March 24 meeting included two new textbooks published by Pearson K12 Learning for GCHS courses. Dr. Sinha noted that AP Statistics is the most heavily subscribed AP course at the high school, and the cost allocation for the new texts was proportionate with enrollment.

The new text for AP Statistics is Modeling the World (5th Edition) by David Bock. Superintendent Sinha notes that this upgrade to a new edition includes digital access to the book can be used by students virtually.

For AP Human Geography, another new book including virtual access was purchased: “The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography,” 13th edition by James M. Rubenstein (2020).

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Garden City HS students perform at Carnegie Hall

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice!

Four Garden City High School students were selected for the 2020 High

School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall: Molly Madigan, Emma Gardner, Olympia VanBlenis and Sarah Fetherston. Participation

in these Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated high school performers from across the world.

The process began in summer 2019, when they auditioned for the Honors Performance Series and were accepted after a review by the Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements demonstrated in their application and audition recording.

Each of the students are currently members of the Garden City HS Chamber Choir under the direction of Steve Mayo and the HS Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Amanda Conte. In addition, they have participated and received high marks at the NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) Solo Festival. Their NYSSMA scores qualified all four to participate in All County and additionally Molly to participate in All State. Their passion for music is evident in their activities in school both during and after the school day.

Molly, Emma, Olympia and Sarah were joined by student performers from 47 U.S. states, Guam, several provinces of Canada, Bermuda, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Qatar, and South Korea for a special performance at the world-famous Carnegie Hall, a venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement.

The finalists came together in New York City for five days in February,

where they had the opportunity to learn from world-renowned conductors, work with other finalists, and get a taste of the City. Two performances, an Honors Choral Performance and an Honors Instrumental Performance, took place Sunday, February 2nd, and were open to the public.

“Being selected to the Honors Performance Series is something each Finalist should be extremely proud of accomplishing,” said Matt Castrina, Vice President for the Honors Performance Series. “We processed more than 18,000 nominations this year and have selected over 600 of the most talented student performers from around the world. Working with these conductors and performing at Carnegie Hall is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that these musicians never forget.”

You may have what it takes with practice, practice, practice. The Honors Performance Series was created to showcase accomplished individual high school performers on an international level by allowing them to study under master conductors and perform in the celebrated venue, Carnegie Hall. The Honors Performance Series is presented by WorldStrides, the nation’s leading educational travel organization. Learn more by visiting www.honorsperformance.org and www.worldstrides.com.

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Board discusses HVAC, roof and building projects ahead

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Although Village Hall and public buildings are closed due to the COVID19 pandemic, Garden City trustees weighed financing options to address infrastructure of Village Hall including repointing of its exterior -- a cost estimated at $1.515 million -- and HVAC systems servicing municipal offices. Located at 351 Stewart Avenue, Village Hall was constructed in 1953.

The budget deliberations for fiscal year 2020-’21 shaped up one way on March 10 with Budget Work Session #1. By the April 2 session, costs were realigned and plans were fluid for when these components of Village Hall would be addressed.

Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco said a masonry firm provided an estimate on the dollar amount per square footage to repoint the entire Village Hall building. He said significant cracks were identified, especially on the side on the building’s southeast corner (facing the Stewart Avenue/Franklin Avenue intersection.)

Replacing the antiquated heating and air conditioning systems at Village Hall was also presented to the Board in midMarch, with a price tag of $908,000 for the coming fiscal year. That proposed allocation was revised with scenarios presented by Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi on April 2. He showed two scenarios where the $908,000 capital project would be pushed back to year 2021-’22 in Scenario 1 but not included as a Capital Project expense at all in Scenario 2, to be bonded.

Weeks ago DiFrancisco told the Board that about $32,000 per year has been spent on maintenance agreements

to support the municipal building’s HVAC, “with different units in different parts of the building.” Queens Villagebased Donnelly Mechanical had come in, surveyed the building and made suggestions on system upgrades and necessities.

Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch commented on March 10 that the $2.5 million for two Village Hall projects would be too cumbersome for Garden City to fund in one budget year.

Adjustments made now take into account new formulas for capital outlay and bonding for Capital Projects in general.

Trustee Brian Daughney expressed his thought during Budget Work Session #1, “just like anything else, costs normally don’t go down. When we have things that have to be done and your cost of money is flat - zero - it makes no sense to wait. You are not going to not incur the cost and the impact will be somewhere down the road with the tax rate -- that’s going to happen,” he said.

The original Village Capital Projects’ 5-Year Plan was at $55.015 million but has now dropped to between $50.284 and $50.322 million.

“That’s achieved in large part by the capital reduction of the GCFD (for a new firehouse) by $1.5 million, and another $2.5 million was reduced by adjusting the road paving program. Mr. DiFrancisco reviewed the 2020-’21 paving potential and he came up with a more conservative number which we’ve carried through the five-year outlook,” Suozzi said.

Trustee Stephen Makrinos noted the drawback of less road miles paved as less DPW revenue from New York State CHIPS, if the same funding carries

Members of the Garden City Board of Trustees and village officials met via Zoom on April 2nd.

forward after COVID-19. The village’s decrease would effectively be from $2.2 million budgeted for road paving to $1.722 million,” Suozzi explained.

In both Scenarios 1 & 2 Administrator Suozzi presented a $200,000 capital project for Computer Room renovation in 2020-’21 still included. As originally presented in March a $121,000 project for Village Hall garage doors, located directly behind the building, has been eliminated for the coming year. In both Scenarios this cost and project would move to FY 2022-’23.

Under Scenario 1, the increase to debt service in 2021-’22 would be $486,000; under Scenario 2 that would escalate to $1.140 million in 2021-’22 with much less up front.

The Garden City Public Library’s roof and HVAC are projects requiring attention by village Public Works.

Administrator Suozzi says in the last two fiscal years, the Village has replaced many of the roofs that were leaking. But the DPW Yard roof is a barrel roof (flat-rolled concrete slab with garage doors) where garbage and dump trucks are parked under, and no people work under it. The project cost of $196,000 originally planned for 2020’21 is now pushed back to FY 2022-’23 under Budget Scenario 1. In Scenario 2 that roof would be bonded with $2,000 in the coming year plus payments with interest later.

Similarly under Scenario 1, the GCPL roof project of $109,000 for the coming budget would be moved to 2022’23. Under Scenario 2 it would be bonded outright.

A sum of $1.159 million that was intended for FY 2021-22 for Library HVAC project would be put forward for the coming year in Scenario 2 but pushed to 2022-’23 in Scenario 1.

“We had the Village Hall and Library HVAC in two separate years but we

foresee an advantage to bidding them out at the same time,” Suozzi commented. He believes bid specs can be put together soon for both as he doesn’t anticipate catastrophic failure of either system.

Trustee Colleen Foley, the Village Board liaison to the Library Board of Trustees, said from conversation with Library Board Chair J. Randolph Colahan, the GCPL roof was done 28 years ago and its HVAC is more than 15 years old, “and it’s broken down for extended periods of time.”

The Library roof was re-coated in 2012 to stop leaks. As with the DPW roof, Foley says structural damage to a building from a leaking roof will compound any problems and add to costs. “Roofs and HVACs are in a different category for me,” she said.

Trustee Daughney questioned the rationale of pushing back on the DPW Yard roof. “Would it be in better condition another year from now? No, and from a finance perspective, would it be less expensive to do in a year?” he asked.

Suozzi said at the DPW Yard, “there is no one sitting inside there and the equipment is not sitting there all day, just at night. Trucks are mostly outside working.”

Domenick Stanco, deputy superintendent of Public Works, said the roof leaks periodically and it can be preserved for another year as equipment is not deteriorating due to the roof. Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch explains that roofing appears to be a priority for the Board to see left in the budget. not kicked down the road.

Trustee John Delany said the Board may want to revisit Capital investments at the end of 2020 after getting a solid sense of economic factors past the current crisis.

Truck Stop:  A truck inspec tion was conducted on Clinton Road with NYS DOT assisting on April 1st. Eleven vehicles were inspected of which, five were placed out of service. Forty-eight tickets were issued for various safety and traffic violations includ ing twenty-two overweight violations and an unsecured load violation.

Fire calls: On April 1st Garden City police and firefighters responded to a brush fire at the Garden City Golf Club, a brush fire on Stewart Avenue at Wellington Road, and a residential carbon monoxide alarm activation due to excessive smoke coming from a barbecue.

Marijuana arrest:  On April 1st Garden City Detectives arrested a 29 year old Elmont man on Jefferson Street for possession of marijuana and two vehicle and traffic law violations.

Coronavirus:   Between April 1st and April 7th Garden City Police responded to 35 Covid-19 related incidents.

Student scammed: On April 2nd an Adelphi student reported receiving a phone call from an unknown male who stated that she won a government education grant for $9,000 and advised her to purchase four eBay $50 gift cards to activate her grant account. The student complied, however, she later determined it was a scam.

Transformer falls: On April 2nd Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Stewart Avenue where, as a result of strong winds, a large transformer fell onto the roadway,

blocking three lanes of traffic and causing local power outages. The area was safeguarded until the condition was corrected by PSEG.

Assault on police: On April 3rd Garden City Police responded to a family dispute at a Garden City residence where a 23 year old man allegedly  punched a family member, over 65 years of age, in the eye causing swelling and blurred vision. The 23 year-old was placed under arrest and during transport to police headquarters he stated he worked with people suffering from COVID19 and allegedly proceeded to spit at two officers, hitting one in the face and neck area. He was charged with assault 2nd degree, menacing, assault 3rd degree, and harassment.

Fire alarms: On April 5th Garden City Police assisted firefighters who responded to two commercial fire alarms and a residential carbon monoxide alarm. Upon investigation, the Fire Department determined all was in order at all three locations.

Basement fire: On April 6th Garden City Polie assisted the Fire Department with a residential basement fire on Clinton Road. The fire was apparently caused by an overheated battery. A co-investigation is being conducted by the GCFD and the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Grill fire: A GCPD Sergeant responded to a residence and extinguished a grill fire on April 7th. They also responded to another residence on the same day due to a smoke condition caused by burnt food.

Board meeting via Zoom

Trustees will hold a Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 15, at 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please email Village Clerk Karen Altman at kaltman@gardencityny. net if interested in joining the meeting.

Ms. Altman will provide you with the Meeting ID and password. Residents may email questions/comments to Village Clerk Karen Altman at kaltman@ gardencityny.net.

Adelphi Parenting Institute launches ‘Warmline’ for parents

During this difficult time, families are coping with heightened emotional distress and need somewhere to turn for help. Adelphi University’s Institute for Parenting has launched a ‘warmline’ to support and guide caregivers through young children’s development and wellbeing amid the coronavirus outbreak.

“We responded to the coronavirus crisis by launching a community resource, the Parenting Warmline, for questions and concerns from families and caregivers,” says Joaniko Kohchi, MPhil, LCSW, IMH-E, director of Adelphi’s Institute for Parenting and Infant Mental Health & Developmental Practice Degree Program.

The new warmline welcomes calls from parents, caregivers and educators of babies and young children (ages 0-6) who have non-emergency questions about child adjustment, development, activities and how to talk to young children about all the recent changes.

“Although we anticipated that the most immediate concerns would be about physical health and medical questions, which are not our focus, we are and will be available to support families as their together time extends, and questions arise about development, social-emotional growth, age-appropriate communication, family dynamics, routines, transitions and adjustment to new patterns and places, etc.”

Messages for the warmline can be left at 516-515-1948. Calls will be returned by specialists in infant and childhood issues from Adelphi’s Institute for Parenting on Mondays and Thursdays. (Messages left on Friday-Monday will be returned on Monday afternoons and messages left on Tuesday-Thursday will be returned on Thursday afternoons).

For more information about the warmline and Adelphi’s Institute for parenting, visit parenting.adelphi.edu.

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I want to wish residents a very Happy Easter and Passover. The Board of Trustees and I urge you to continue following all CDC and Health Department directives in regard to social distancing. 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.

Backflow prevention and testing

Backflow testing is required to help safeguard the backwards flow of water when a sprinkler system retracts into the ground. This device prevents contaminants such as fecal matter, pesticides and herbicides from being pulled backwards into the municipal water supply. The Village requires every home or business with an active sprinkler system to perform an annual test. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, all backflow testing should be postponed until the tentative date of June 1st, 2020. We are not accepting tests until then. Any test that was due within the 2020 calendar year can be scheduled and entered at any time after June 1st, 2020 and up to the New Year.

The Village will not be issuing fines or violations during this time period but reminds all residents with active sprinklers that as of 2021 enforcement will be reinstated. We would like to thank all the residents that actively test their sprinkler systems and devices in order to keep the municipal water supply free from contaminants.

Board of Trustees meeting via Zooom

Trustees will hold a Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please email Village Clerk Karen Altman at kaltman@ gardencityny.net if interested in joining the meeting. Ms. Altman will provide you with the Meeting ID and password. Residents may email questions/comments to Village Clerk Karen Altman at kaltman@ gardencityny.net.

Village Dump is open with limited hours

The Village Dump re-opened on Monday, March 30th with limited hours, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. To aid in limiting exposure to residents and employees on site, residents are advised to drop off their materials and leave the Dump area immediately. Sifting through the Dump or congregating at the site is prohibited. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this unprecedented time. This information is subject to change as this situation continues to

evolve. Any subsequent changes will be communicated.

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 day and overnight on this crucial project element to meet the expedited construction schedule. In adherence to our commitment to minimize disruption to the community, noise, dust, and vibration are continuously monitored. For the remainder of the closure, signage and detour plans are in place throughout the area. Click here to see the vehicular detour map and here to see the pedestrian detour map. To access the temporary NICE Bus route, click here.

Merillon Avenue Station Enhancement

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 two-week construction schedule entails:

Splice Vault No. 19 was expected to begin Monday, April 6, 2020 on Hilton Avenue between Stewart Avenue and Ninth Street in the northbound lane. Single lane closures in the northbound lane are expected with this activity.

For resident questions or concerns, call the hotline 516-780-0665, email info@westernnassautransmission. com or visit www.westernnassautransmission.com.

LIRR Third Track Expansion Project

Significant progress has been made on the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville. While the duration and intensity of work depends on the project element under construction, the 3rd Track Constructors team is phasing elements to reduce the amount of disruption in any given community at any given time. During April, you will see crews performing the following construction activities in Garden City (completion dates are subject to change due to developments related to COVID-19):

New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing Elimination Project

The New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing Elimination Project has begun. The road is closed from Plaza Avenue to 4thAvenue until Labor Day. Throughout April, construction crews will continue excavating and lagging on the north side of the tracks for the installation of tie-backs. On the south side of the tracks, crews will form, rebar and pour the base slab of the concrete U-structure. Residents will see crews working both during

Canopy installation is ongoing and nearing completion. To facilitate this work, 3TC is utilizing small sections of existing green space, south of the eastbound platform along Main Avenue. This may require material and construction equipment to be placed outside of the existing green mesh construction fence. Residents may see crews working in the area on weekends in the coming weeks. Crews from EJ Electric are working on erecting permanent steel poles on the south side of the station. For the duration of this work, flaggers will be in place to assist with the flow of two-way vehicular traffic on Main Avenue. New ADA-compliant elevators are being installed at the Nassau Boulevard entrance. Temporary pedestrian crosswalks have been installed along Main Avenue. Please board and exit all trains (westbound and eastbound) from the first six (6) carsat Merillon Avenue Station. Some parking spots will remain unavailable at Merillon Avenue; replacement parking is provided north of Merillon Avenue Station, along Broadway, between County Courthouse Road and Herricks Road, on the south side of the street.

Nassau 1 Interlocking

The Nassau 1 Interlocking, where trains switch from track-to-track, is undergoing substantial improvements, which may require overnight and weekend work. LIRR crews have successfully installed six switches at Nassau 1 Interlocking, which are needed for the new track. LIRR forces will continue to relocate above and below ground communication and signal wires, power cables, and backbone conduit to configure the new switches with systems and signals. During the overnight work, LIRR crews will be out in force and, to maintain their safety, lights, flag personnel, and other precautions will be deployed. Permanent Utility Pole Installation

As part of the overall project, continued utility pole relocation work is taking place in several communities over the coming months. Crews from EJ Electric will work during the day and overnight setting permanent wooden and steel utility poles along the railroad right-of-way from New Hyde Park Road to Tanners Pond Road, as well as Nassau Boulevard heading east to Herricks Road. Additionally, crews will continue the installation of steel poles in and around the Merillon Avenue station. Once the poles are installed, crews will be able to safely relocate cables from temporary poles to the permanent poles. Heavy construction equipment including vacuum trucks, cranes, bucket trucks, and more, are needed for this work. 3TC is contractually committed to performing ongoing environmental monitoring including air quality, vibration levels and noise levels. This marks the final piece of utility work that began more than a year ago with the removal of the original poles, followed by the placement of temporary poles outside the railroad right-of-way. The new permanent poles will be mostly contained behind walls and, once completed, will offer a less intrusive and far more efficient layout of these public utilities.

Wall Construction 3TC construction teams are continuing the installation of retaining and sound attenuation walls in the Garden City community, from Nassau Boulevard to Herricks Road along the right-of-way on the north and south sides of the tracks. Crews continue to reinforce or install wall sections on top of the existing retaining wall, along the north side of the tracks. Once completed these sections will have a new security fence. Sound wall installation on the south side of the tracks, from Kilburn Road to Kensington Road, has begun and is progressing through April. On the south side of the tracks, along Main Avenue between Denton Avenue and Nassau Boulevard, sound wall installation is substantially complete. In adherence to our commitment to minimize disruption to the community, noise, dust and vibration are continuously monitored.

LIRR Work Along the Railroad Right-of-Way

In addition and complementary to 3TC’s activities, you may see or hear LIRR forces working along the railroad right-of-way. These activities may include regular track inspection and maintenance; rail tie replacement; and grade crossing elimination preparatory work. To avoid LIRR service interruptions during peak commuting hours, LIRR work along the railroad right-of-way may take place overnight and on weekends.

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

We recently completed our very 1st Virtual Craft Night! Tara Zypsopoulos did an awesome job organizing the event, arranging the materials and was extra cautious by using a mask and gloves.  She even had the materials ready on her doorstep for the ladies to grab and go, so everyone was ready to have a fun and safe night while crafting. Thank You to everyone who joined in the fun!!

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.

"GC Meals for NYU Winthrop" delivers over 6,000 meals

“I don’t know where I’d be without this opportunity…” “I can’t tell you what a difference this has made to my family…” “My staff just wants to work…”

(Comments from a few of the restaurants participating in the “GC Meals for NYU Winthrop” program.)

By the end of this weekend, only three weeks since its launch, GC Meals for NYU Winthrop will have raised almost $80,000 from more than 700 donors and spent approximately $72,000 delivering over 6,000 meals. There are 33 local food establishments who have participated, delivering meals to 29 affected units at NYU Winthrop hospital.

All of Long Island is bracing for the COVID-19 cases to peak in our area any day. The amazing doctors, nurses and staff continue to work tirelessly to protect and care for patients, around the clock and often lacking crucial supplies. Sadly, many local restaurants have been forced to shorten their hours

or suspend business altogether. These are the reasons to consider making a donation -- or another donation -- as organizers plan to continue into next week and the week after that, and is almost out of funds.

Please keep the donations coming so the group can keep this community effort going into a fourth week. 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.

From an NYU Winthrop administrator:

“We’re all talking about the solidarity of the residents of Garden City, their commitment to their local business community and their support of this hospital. Not many communities have all that, including an incredibly generous spirit.”

In spite of the difficult time period we’re in, Garden City homeowners on Tanners Pond Road decked their home for Easter.

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As we all adjust to life during the COVID-19 pandemic, All our Worship Services and Programs are taking place virtually either by Zoom meetings, Live-Streamed or Conference Calls. Please visit our website to see how you can join us. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Our present mission is “Bringing Church to the People” while “Bringing People to the Church”

Church is a people, not a place. Join us for Holy Week at Home!

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 9:00 am Men’s Virtual Breakfast Zoom Meeting

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES APRIL 12, 2020 6:30 am Sunrise Service Zoom Meeting Virtual Communion Service 10:30 am Worship Service Live-Streamed

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Garden City Community Church gathered and together online

BY MELVA VICTORINO

Garden City Community Church (GCCC) marked the beginning of Holy Week as it remembered the triumphant entry of Jesus, riding on a colt through the streets leading to Jerusalem.  Instead of the crowds waving palm branches, the Rev. Lynn Sullivan, Senior Pastor of GCCC, waved a green streamer to welcome all to church on Palm Sunday worship service saying, “Welcome to church on this beautiful Sunday morning. We cannot go straight from the triumphant entry to Jerusalem to the Glory of Easter Sunday.  We need to hear the story of betrayal, arrest, trial and death before we can sing Halleluiah on Easter Sunday.  We can’t be robbed of this wonderful day!”

It was worship as usual at GCCC as Frank Crosio, Minister of Music, filled the sanctuary with Benedictus Op. 59 Max Reger’s “Blessed is the One who comes in the Name of the Lord.” Rev. Lynn was at the pulpit, Michaela Faella at the lectern, Soprano Jennifer Brounstein at the choir loft and Mark Sullivan behind the camera. Perfect setting for a Palm Sunday celebration except the congregation were virtually worshiping from their homes while ser-

vice was live-streaming online. Earlier at 9:15 a.m., the 3rd Grade Bible Class zoomed with Margie Price, followed at 12:00 Noon by Adventure Bible School (ABS). ABS children zoomed with Margie Price and Katie Masters making palms and crosses out of any materials they have at home.

The day wasn’t over yet as Chris Dieguez and Christine Hanson zoomed at 1:00 p.m. with the middle school youth. Later in the evening at 7:00 p.m. Chris and his wife, Sarina Applegren zoomed with the high school and college youth.

And this was only for one day of activities. This Holy week, visit our website www.gardencccitycommunitychurch.org for all updated services, programs and events to participate in the sacred week leading to the Resurrection of Jesus. Instructions to connect to Zoom, Live-streaming, Facebook and conference calls can be found on the church website.

During this time, The Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. will be a Zoom meeting. We will be virtually celebrating communion together during this service. Please have food and drink with you so that you may celebrate this meal with us from home.

The Easter Service at 10:30 a.m. will be streaming live.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of its community.

The physical church of Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@ thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website at  www. gardencitycommunitychurch.org

CPOA accepting applications for high school student ambassador

While high school juniors are home during this period, please consider giving back to your community!

The GC Central Property Owners

Association (CPOA) Student Ambassador Program and is a vital part of the CPOA. Started in 1999, the program is an ongoing joint venture between resident Garden City junior/ seniors and the CPOA. The Student Ambassadors learn how the Garden City village government operates by attending Village meetings. They are challenged to get involved in important issues facing the Village by committing to a service project and presenting their work at CPOA meetings. Our current Ambassadors are Dean Trapani and Griffin Minuto.

Applications are being accepted between April 1-30 from high school juniors who live in Garden City. The application can be found on the CPOA website (gccpoa.org). A brief phone or video interview with CPOA Directors is required (preference will be given to those who reside in the Central Section).

Contact Evelyn Fasano (efasano2001@yahoo.com) or Pat Cunningham (cunningham49@verizon. net) with questions and to submit your application.

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A. T. Stewart Consignment Shop offers online sales

BY MELISSA JAEGER

From all of us at the A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop … our hearts go out to everyone affected by the coronavirus. Indeed, there is no one who hasn’t been impacted in some way. In fact, at the time of writing this article, I have just heard that the Nassau County virus numbers continue to spike. Even with this unsettling news, I try to remain positive, buoyed by the charitable and selfless acts of good citizens in the Village, the state and the country.

In the meantime, with the Shop closed, we have used this opportunity to clean and disinfect everything. Anyone who’s a regular to the Exchange knows this is no small feat but we want to be ready for when we do re-open. We often joke that coming to the Exchange is an addiction! Our loyal shoppers don’t come in because they “need” something; often they just come to browse, and maybe munch on a baked goodie and chat with the volunteers. We know most of our regulars by first name.

While we are closed, we are offering online shopping with a personal twist. Go to The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) website – tgchs.org.

The Exchange has posted a number of photos, highlighting household items on the “What’s New to the Shop” screen. Don’t see what you are looking for?

Just ask. Under “Seasonal Items” we have some adorable bunnies and bears that we purchased at the NY Gift Show. Fifi the Flamingo, Checkers the Rabbit, Powderpuff or Pig E Sue would love to hop into your Easter basket!

See something you like? Send us an

email or call the Shop and I will get back to you. We will work with you, oneon-one, to arrange for payment over the phone and set up a convenient day and time for a Parking Lot Pick-up, to reduce any chance of exposure. This is the best answer for a germ-free shopping experience.

For those unfamiliar with the Consignment Shop, it’s located in The GCHS Museum (basement in the rear). We sell all kinds of consigned items, including but not limited to jewelry, china, lamps, small pieces of furniture, silver, crystal, artwork and collectibles. We also have a great line of gifts and holiday items. We welcome new consignments. People always ask, what kinds of things do we need? Right now, we could use a few small pieces of traditional furniture, particularly small tables, end tables, small desks and bookcases. Even though we aren’t open, if you have such items, email us photos (with dimensions) to store@atstewartexchange.org, and we will let you know if you should bring in your items when we re-open.

Remember: 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.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Normal Shop Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 4:00 Sat noon - 4:00pm Tuesdays are 10% Senior Discount days (516) 746-8900

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Garden City PTA News

GC PTA & SEPTA Provide Lunch to NYU Winthrop Hospital

How can this community of parents best take care of others? We serve a nice meal.

On April 6th, the GC PTA and SEPTA provided lunch to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at NYU Winthrop

Hospital. The staff enjoyed salads, panini, heroes, pasta, cookies and more, all prepared by Garden City Pizza. The GC PTA and SEPTA will continue to support our local businesses while also supporting the local healthcare workers for the amazing work they are doing.

Here’s how you can support us in our efforts…

The Spring Sportswear Sale, the School Supplies Sale and the 2020 Annual Dinner Fundraiser are all active now!

2020 Annual PTA Dinner: Online Raffle

Congratulations to the winners of our first online raffle: Zeynep Vitale, Denise Holz and Amy Gibbons! A new online raffle will be posted on Friday, April 10th. This week’s raffle will feature outdoor games and more, an Ah-dorned bag and more, a women’s cruiser bicycle and school supplies certificates! New winners are selected every Friday. Be sure to join in the fun and help support our schools. Check your email and social media for more information about this event.

GC Sportswear Event: Spring Collection

The online “pop up” shop for the latest in Spring fashion - GC Sportswear! Open now through April 20th. Visit our store at https://gcptas20.itemorder. com/sale

Available this Season:

Merchandise: Beach Towels, Umbrellas, Cutting Boards, Clothing, Hats and more Summer Bundles: The more you buy, the more you save

The popular “Ship-to-Home” option is back again!

Saturday, 6/6 - Spring Sportswear Pick-up at Garden City Middle School Cafeteria 9:00 am to 12 noon. There will be limited “Cash & Carry” items available for purchase. (same day & time as School Supplies pickup)

School Supplies Online Store is Open

Order your child's September school supplies ONLINE now! Save time & money with quality products. Teacher approved and custom packed for your child's classroom.

Monday, 4/20 - Deadline to order

PTA School Supplies on the website: http://www.bit.ly/ShopGCSupplies Code: GAR054

Saturday, 6/6 - School Supplies Pick-up at Garden City Middle School Cafeteria 9:00 am to 12 noon. (same day & time as Sportswear pickup)

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. Look for ways you can help our public schools in the weeks ahead. Advocacy works!

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Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can achieve great things!

Breast Cancer Hotline continues services remotely

Even though they are not physically in the office right now, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is making sure the breast cancer community is still receiving the critical services they need, virtually.

“We are working diligently to develop creative programs to meet the needs of our community during this time,” said Reyna Mahado, executive director of the hotline.

The hotline’s dedicated volunteers, now working remotely, are still available to speak to a caller in need. If someone is looking for support, the best way to reach the toll free hotline is via

phone at 1.800.877.8077. Social workers and interns will also continue conducting individual and group sessions with clients. For more information on sessions, reach out to Erin Nau via email at @enau@adelphi.edu or leave a message at 516-877-4314.

Bilingual social workers will continue to be available to provide telephonic counseling sessions, facilitate transportation assistance for patients and make referrals for concrete services for NUMC patients.

In addition to their traditional services, the hotline is also offering a new 4-week Art Therapy Support Group which will focus on using art to explore

feelings, increase self-awareness and cope with life’s challenges. The workshop will be held May 6, 13, 20 and 27. Registration is required and spots are limited.

The hotline’s in-person workshops and educational sessions are now being offered online as webinars. A recent Sleep Forum webinar, about breast cancer related sleep disturbances, can now be viewed online.

Representatives at the hotline can also assist patients in scheduling a free or low-cost cancer screening through the New York State Cancer Services Program.

Those with questions about webinar topics, screenings and virtual workshops should contact Angelic Medina at 516-877-4331 or via email at amedina@adelphi.edu.

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GC Foundation awards Business Education Scholarship

Stephen

The Garden City Foundation is thrilled to announce that Stephan Michael, a senior at Garden City High School has been selected as the recipient of the Foundation’s “Althea

Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship” in the amount of $3,000. Stephan will receive the award at the Garden City High School’s Senior Awards Ceremony set for June 4.

Selected by the GCHS Business Education and Guidance Departments, Stephen is the student judged to best exemplify the spirit of the Garden City business community by achieving academic success in the area of business. Established in 1992, this will be the 28th presentation of the scholarship.

Stephen Michael is a member of Garden City High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and currently serves as president. Stephen has participated in numerous business competitions and earned 1st place in Personal Finance and Business Law. Stephen placed 2nd in Business Calculations and 2nd and 4th place in Securities and Investments.

Stephen served as president of the Garden City High School Stock Market Club for the past 2 years where he led his team and earned 1st place wins for the 2018 and 2019 competition of the SIMFA Stock Market Game.

Stephen’s high school business courses include College Accounting I and II, College Business Management, College Business law, Marketing and Advertising, Multimedia, Business Law

and Finance.

In his junior year Stephen founded the Garden City High School Physics Club and has served as co-president for the past 2 years.

Stephen was inducted into the National Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society. Stephen is also a member of the National Business Honor Society.

Stephen placed in the top percentile on the W!SE Financial Literacy Exam and was recognized as a Financial Literacy Scholar. In addition, Stephen and the Stock Market Club have given back to the community through its annual charity Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. This tournament has run for the past 2 years in support of the Bobby Menges – I’m Not Done Yet Foundation.

Stephen thanks his business teachers Dr. McKinstry, Mr. Sclafani and Mr. Bilello for their continued support and encouragement of him in pursuing business and for helping shape him into the individual he is today.

This fall Stephen will be attending New York University Stern School of Business with plans to major in Finance. The Garden City Foundation salutes Stephen for his remarkable achievements.

The Garden City Foundation is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote and support Garden City’s civic and charitable organizations; to assist Garden City residents in need, and to award the “Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship” to a deserving Garden City High School senior.

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IN MEMORIAM

John Owen Becker

John Owen Becker, age 61, passed away on March 22, 2020, at his residence.

He was the beloved son of Nancy L. Fardelmann and William M. Becker. Dear brother of Robert and William (Gerry). Cherished uncle of Serena, Heather, Chris and Justin.

John was an Eagle Scout, an avid skier, loved to walk and in his youth ride trains. John persevered in the face of adversity throughout his life.

The Becker Family would like to thank all of John’s friends, support staff, doctors and kind people who have helped him along the way. Special thanks to the congregation of Garden City Community Church for their endless support.

A memorial will be held at a later date to celebrate his life.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Garden City Community Church, 245 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530. John will be missed by many and remembered by all.

IN MEMORIAM

Gilbert Anthony Ga Nun

Gilbert Anthony Ga Nun died on Sunday April 5, 2020 at the age of 77 due to complications from advanced Alzheimer’s Disease.

Gilbert was born on October 22, 1942 to his parents, Gilbert Ga Nun Senior and Marion Insley, in Queens and grew up in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn. He attended Franklin K. Lane High School and went on to graduate from Villanova University in 1964.  He later earned a Master's Degree in Business and Finance from St. John's University in 1972.

Gilbert served in the Navy from 1965 to 1968 during the Vietnam War.  He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism on November 1, 1966, while serving as Officer in Charge of the forward cargo station, U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (LPH-8.)

He went on to have a successful career in commercial banking starting at Chemical Bank and continued with the bank through its many iterations until retiring from Chase in 2007.

Gilbert met his wife, Patricia, at Chemical Bank in 1970 where they both worked. They got married on December 2, 1973 and moved to Hollis Hills where they started their family, having two daughters, Kristen and Antonia.  They moved to Garden City in 1983 and have resided there ever since.

Throughout his life, Gilbert enjoyed spending time with family and friends, golfing every Sunday, and taking trips to various destinations with his wife and kids. Stone Harbor, New Jersey, Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Sedona & Scottsdale, Arizona were some of his favorite trips.

Gilbert is survived by his wife, daughters, four grandchildren and two son-in-laws.

A memorial celebration of life will be planned in the summer or fall.  The family has suggested memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz. org) in hopes that a cure or treatment may be found.

IN MEMORIAM

Joan Molly Nedelka

Joan Molloy Nedelka, longtime resident of Garden City, N.Y., died peacefully early on the morning of Palm Sunday from the effects of the Novel covid-19 virus. She was the beloved wife of Frank, mother of James, Lawrence and Bruce, mother-in-law to Holly and Michele, former mother-in-law to Kim, grandmother of Kristoffer, Abigail, Casey, Michael, Nick, Finley, Logan and grandmother-in-law to Jelena Coric Nedelka.

Born in Manhattan on May 5, 1930, Joan was the only child of FDNY Capt. James A. Molloy (1885 –1975), and Alice B. Molloy (née Sorgues) (1895–1980), a retired businesswoman who owned the Palace Gown Shop in the heart of Times Square during the “Runyonesque era” immediately following The Great War through the Roaring 20s and on into the early 1930’s.

Joan, an alumna of Brooklyn’s PS 92 and the Saint Francis Xavier Academy, earned her BA and Masters in Education from Hunter College where she met her future husband; the couple wed in

December 1952.

Her teaching career spanned five decades, beginning in 1952 at the Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead (NY.) After raising her sons, she returned to the classroom in 1965, a charter member of the teaching staff at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Great Neck (NY.) Following several decades teaching fifth and sixth graders, Joan moved up to New York Institute of Technology and Adelphi University to teach and mentor future teachers.

Joan and Frank were avid world travelers, sailing the seven seas and many rivers to visit sites on six of the seven continents; necessity once required reaching their destination via dugout canoe.

She believed strongly in volunteerism and the United States, meshing her love for both by serving many years as President of the William Bradford Turner American Legion Post Auxiliary Unit 265. She combined her love of all things Irish by spending several Mother’s Day mornings as a guest DJ on WRHU’s Sunday morning Irish Music program; she held memberships in the Irish American Society and the Irish Cultural Society. Other memberships included The Garden City Assembly and the University Club of Long Island. A lifelong Roman Catholic, she was a communicant for more than 55 years at St. Joseph’s in Garden City.

Due to restrictions imposed by the current pandemic, funeral services and interment at Long Island National Cemetery were private. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation in her name to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265, the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps, WRHU–FM, or to a food bank or outreach center in your neighborhood.

Joan’s family expresses their deepest thanks for your kindnesses and prayers at this time, wishes you “peace” and invites you to join them for a public memorial service at a future place, date and time to celebrate her life without jeopardizing anyone’s health or safety.

If you would like to post an obituary for a loved one, simply send a short biography of them with (if desired) their photo, details of their funeral/visitation services, and/or any donation requests to editor@gcnews.com, or call our office at 516-294-8900 to inquire.

IN MEMORIAM

Stephen J. Borsari

Stephen J. Borsari, of Garden City, died due to Alzheimer’s on his birthday, April 4, 2020. He was 63 years old.

Stephen grew up in North Babylon, NY within walking distance of Belmont Lake State Park, which he and his friends used as their backyard playground. At a young age, he delivered Newsday. Before graduating high school, Stephen worked at Beverage Barn in North Babylon, working his way up to Manager.

After graduation, he continued to work full-time in order to afford his college night classes at Nassau Community College, earning his A.S. degree in Accounting. He was then accepted by Hofstra University and by his final year, he was able to become a full-time student and graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting. Shortly after, he was hired by a prestigious accounting firm James D. Miller & Co. Stephen obtained his CPA license, passing each part the first time. He went from Accountant, to Manager and then became Partner. His loyalty, technical competence and leadership over 32+ years contributed

greatly to their success.

He met his amazing wife Barbara on a blind date at age 16. They fell in love and have been married for almost 38 years. They have two children, Katherine (married to Alex) and Thomas (married to Dina). Jack, being the only grandchild, is thoroughly spoiled. Family vacations cruising and family time was vitally important.

Their first house was in Bellmore and Stephen’s dream from childhood was to live in Garden City. In 1993, his dream came true. Stephen was extremely handy and constantly worked on the house when he was not at work.

Over the course of years, he renovated and completed many custom wood projects. One of his favorites was the custom playhouse designed for his children which has now passed down to his grandson Jack.

Stephen had a great sense of humor and gave everything he had to his career and family. He would always say there are people who make things happen, watch things happen and those who wonder what happened. He made things happen! A memorial will be held in the future.

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Saying Thank You

The Salerno family of Maxwell Road wanted to thank those people who still must work during the pandemic, so they made a poster to say thanks!

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

Teen Art, Snack, and Chat on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Art, Chat, and Snack, on Tuesday, April 13, 4PM-4:45PM. Bring your favorite snacks and gather up whatever art supplies you have at home. Then join us as we work on art together while chatting and snacking! 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 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/digital-card-application .

Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/youngadult-department/contact-the-youngadult-tweens-teens-department/.

Teen Trivia on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Trivia, on Thursday, April 16, 4PM-4:45PM! Bring your favorite snacks and test your knowledge as we play trivia! 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 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/dig-

ital-card-application.

Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom 1 hour before the start of the program.

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 here https://www.gardencitypl. org/social-media-submission/

Follow Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens

On Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! 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.

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department:  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Due to the uncertainty of the current situation, virtual library

programming will likely be announced with short notice. If you're interested in participating and want to learn when new virtual events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6-12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adultdepartment/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/.

Join the Garden City Public Library

Tweens and Teens Email List

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

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with some virtual programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board Online applications are available at  https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/  Applicants should be in Grades 6-12. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/contactthe-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/  if you have any questions.

Tweens and Teens Poetry Writing Contest

Submissions Accepted through Thursday, April 30

Participate in our Tweens and Teens

Poetry Writing Challenge! Tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 are encouraged to submit poems from now until April 30. Multiple submissions welcome! Poems may be shared anonymously on the Library's website and social media as they are submitted throughout the duration of the program. Use this link to submit: https://www.gardencitypl.org/ poetry-writing-contest/ Tweens and teens will receive community service for each poem submitted, at the discretion of the Young Adult Department. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/youngadult-department/contact-the-youngadult-tweens-teens-department/  if you have any questions.

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed for eBooks and Digital Audiobooks

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. The Library is looking for teen reviewers to review digital content, such as ebooks and audiobooks, available on Nassau Digital Doorway. There might be a book you've already read listed in the collection that you can write a review on!  Browse the collection here: https:// nassau.overdrive.com

Submit a review here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/

Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/category/teen-reviews/) as well as update our social media pages. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.

Library offers Baby Start with A Time for Kids online

On Thursday, April 16th, the Garden City Public Library will host Baby Start which will be presented online by A Time for Kids!  This special Baby Start is for infants ages birth - 17 months. This

recorded session will include songs, fingerplays and stories. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Baby Start has been presented, recorded and hosted by

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A Time for Kids. For more information about A Time for Kids, visit their website https://www.timeforkids.com/.  Please register beginning April 8 at 10AM via Eventkeeper 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/digital-cardapplication. Registration information will be used only for the purposes of attendee registration, parental consent, and verification, and will not be distributed.  Once the information is submitted and verified, an invite for the A Time for Kids program will be sent to the email attached to this form a day before the start of the program. Registration will close one

day before the start of the program. Also, in order to attend, a Parental Agreement agreeing to the following two statements will be required on the registration form:

As a participant (or as the parent/ legal guardian of a participant) in this program offering of the Garden City Public Library, I understand the Village of Garden City/Garden City Public Library is not responsible for unintended consequences of this online programming. Additionally, I declare that I am over 18 years of age, or that I am a parent or legal guardian who is providing permission to allow my minor to participate in this online program.

Library to host Chef Rob Scott online cooking demonstration

Are you running out of recipes to cook while socially distancing? Good

news! On April 14th at 4PM, Chef Rob will do an online demonstration of a new spin on Spaghetti Muffins, Chicken Piccata, Bakery Style Dinner Rolls, and Stuffed Zucchini with Walnuts, Herbs, and Panko for the Garden City Public Library. Each demonstration will include a downloadable PDF recipe. Watch Chef Rob Scott’s class on the Library’s website www.gardencitypl.org or the Garden City Library Facebook page. If you miss the class, feel free to watch at a later time through the Library’s website or Facebook page. Follow the Library’s social media and visit the website to learn more about the virtual events being held. If you missed Chef Robert Dell’Amore’s virtual cooking class on How to Make Homemade Hummus and Tahini on Tuesday, April 7th, you can still access the video and get a copy of the recipes on the website and Facebook.

News From the Children's Room

Although this April may not be like any others we have experienced in recent times, we know that we will get through this with each other’s help!  The Children's Librarians continue missing their patrons while they are working from home to come up with some activities – both fun and educational to keep you busy!

Stop by the Library’s website www. gardencitypl.org  and check out an eBook or digital audiobook on Overdrive. com or download the free Libby app. Additional digital content for children is being added everyday. Browse our online databases specifically for children. You can access TumbleBooks, Sesame Street eBooks, Novelist K -8, Tutor.com, TumbleMath, and Creative Bug, to name just a few of our online resources. Let your imagination soar and be entertained at the same time.  Explore virtually and learn as you go!

There are so many virtual tours you can do, online games to play, eBooks to read, and places to learn about from your home. If you want to experience the great outdoors, you can visit five National Parks from the comfort of your home by going to  https://www. travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/ national-parks/virtual-national-parkstours . Virtual tours are available of  Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,

Hawaii, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico,  Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah , and Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida. Tour famous museums around the world through https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/12virtual-museum-tours-kids-230000199. html. You can visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and New York’s MOMA, to name just two of the world class museums available for virtual visits. Follow Garden City Public Library - Children’s Room on Facebook to learn about new virtual classes, activities and visits you can enjoy at any time of the day during this time of social distancing.

If you don’t have a library card, now you can get a digital library card. Apply for digital access today at http://nassaulibrary.org/digital-cardapplication . If you do have a valid library card, use that one, it works just fine online and there is no need to apply for another.  There is also an option if you have a valid library card but do not know the barcode that the system will send the number to you.

Whatever you choose to do while you are home, please be safe and take care of your family.  You can reach out to the Children’s Librarians by email at https://www.gardencitypl.org/contactthe-childrens-librarians/ .

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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) When and Where to Seek Care

NYU Langone experts want you to know how to stay healthy and when to seek medical care given the outbreak of COVID-19 in New York.

If You Have Cold Symptoms

For cold symptoms without a fever—runny nose, congestion, sore throat, minor aches and pains—consider staying home until you feel better.

If You Have Flu-Like Symptoms

For fever, headache, cough, muscle aches and joint pains—stay home and consult an NYU Langone provider remotely using Virtual Urgent Care.

Same day Virtual Urgent Care appointments are available:

7am to 11pm Monday through Friday 8am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday

Schedule an appointment using the NYU Langone Health app or by visiting nyulangone.org/virtualurgentcare

When to go to the Emergency Room

If you have a fever and cough and difficulty breathing, it is important that you do not wait to get care. Call 911 or seek immediate medical attention at your nearest emergency room.

Prevention is the Best Treatment

These tips will help you stay healthy:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds using soap and water or use an alcohol-based handrub.

• Always cover a sneeze or cough with a tissue or by using your arm.

• Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes without washing your hands first.

Library reminds you to respond to the 2020 Census

The Garden City Public Library would like to remind people that it’s time to help shape their future,  and their community’s future by responding to the 2020 Census. Most households received their invitation and a Census ID in the mail to complete the census online. In addition, some households received a paper questionnaire to mail back. You can complete your census form online, by phone, or by mail.

The census asks a few simple questions about everyone who is living in

your residence as of April 1, 2020. It  only takes about 10 minutes to complete. Visit my2020census.gov to begin completing the census online today. The site is safe, secure and confidential. You can also call 844-330-2020 from 7AM to 2AM ET to complete the questionnaire by phone. Your response to the 2020 Census will help to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads and other public services. Shape your future and respond to the 2020 Census today.

Speaking of Books: Adult Librarians

offer book recommendations

The Garden City Public Library’s Adult Reference Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett are offering reading recommendations and sharing book news for book lovers through posts on the Library’s Facebook page and by request through their email at  https://www.gardencitypl.org/ speaking-of-books. During this time of social distancing while the Library is closed, the Library has been continuously adding copies of eBooks  and downloadable audiobooks to the Nassau Digital Doorway. Download the free Libby App or visit Overdrive.com on our website  www.gardencitypl.org to access eBooks and audiobooks from our digital library 24/7.

Are you looking for a new book recommendation? Librarian Laura Flanagan recently read and recommended  The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister. Find out more about the author and this book at  http://ericabauermeister.com/thescent-keeper. Librarian Ann Garnett read and recommended American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. You can learn more about this author and this novel at https://www.jeaninecummins.com/ american-dirt/.  Some of the Librarians’ favorite titles, which are all available through Overdrive.com, include Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland, The Give of Stars by Jojo Moyes, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, the Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See and The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. All of these titles are very discussible and

perfect if you are hosting a virtual book club meeting.

Check out the Library’s Tuesday Trivia post on Facebook. The Librarians post a question on Tuesday morning about libraries or books and the answer is posted in the evening. The first post on Tuesday, April 7th was why did George Orwell choose 1984 as the title of his novel? (The answer is included at the end of this article.)

Each spring the libraries of Nassau and Suffolk host Long Island Reads, a One Island - One Book event.  This year the book selected is Light From Other Stars by Erika Swyler. There will be a live Facebook event on April 19th at 2PM, which is open to all, to hear author Erika Swyler discuss her work and answer questions. If you haven’t read the book, you can still enjoy the virtual conversation with this popular author. The Adult Librarians are reading the book and will be attending this online event and hope to discuss it after the event.

You can send the Librarians  messages, share what you are reading, ask for book club recommendations, and chat  about books through email by going to https://www.gardencitypl.org/ speaking-of-books/  . (Why did George Orwell choose 1984 as the title of his novel? Orwell reversed the last two digits of 1948, the year in which he wrote much of the book, as a warning to show that within a single generation, democracy and freedom could possibly be obliterated.)

The Road Ahead

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

This is written in the week that the coronavirus apparently has reached its peak. Already, there are faint hopes that the level of infection has reached a plateau or perhaps is beginning to decline.  Deaths, in New York State and nationally, appear to be leveling off (with some fluctuations) and hospitalizations in New York State are declining.  God willing, the worst may be behind us.

But even if we have seen the worst ravages of the virus, it will not be an easy path between today and the blessed time that we return to normal, or at least near normal.

Let me first point to what we don’t need between now and the return to normalcy – the complete politicization of the response to the virus.

Yes, President Trump is a controversial President and yes, it’s election year.  And yes, at some point the effectiveness and adequacy of the Trump Administration’s response to the virus is very much a legitimate subject for discussion, just as President Trump is fully entitled, for example, to highlight Democratic opposition to his Chinese travel ban.

But could we chill for a few weeks.  What we don’t need now is the Orange Man Bad crowd tearing down or denigrating every effort that the Trump team makes to address the crisis.  Nor for that matter do we need Trump syncophants uncritically defending every word Mr. Trump utters.

An obvious case in point is the rather empty controversy over hydrochloroquine (HCQ), an anti-malaria drug that Mr. Trump has rather heavily promoted as helpful in COVID treatment.  HCQ has not been approved by the FDA for COVID use (impossible given the short time frame), but there is “anecdotal evidence that it is promising”, in Governor Andrew Cuomos’s words.  The drug Is being used by many (although by no means not all) doctors treating the virus.  In truth, HCQ may be

only marginally useful or even not useful at all, but has shown promise with some patients and may well be worth prescribing  off label under the difficult circumstances.

However, if you listen to a number of commentators on Fox News, HCQ is a near miracle treatment breakthrough promoted by a prescient President. On the other hand, Mr. Trump’s detractors are accusing him of spreading false hope and contradicting science, denying non-COVID users of HCQ of their medicine and, most recently, on account of a tiny investment in Sanofi, the manufacturer of HCQ, profiteering.

What we do need is more of the cooperation we have seen between Mr. Trump and Governor Cuomo and between Mr. Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom.  At least so far, there has been the recognition that this is the time to work together and leave the political battles for the future.

At some point, there will be crucial decisions, beginning with the right time to reopen the economy, which is suffering deeply.  My personal view is that it will not be possible to wait for the virus, which may be seasonal in any event, to be completely eradicated.

Given a determination to reopen, we will have to decide, for example, whether some lower infection regions should go first, what restrictions will still be in place (six foot spacing for restaurant customers, for example), and when it is appropriate to reopen places like theatres and sports stadiums.  Another issue is whether people in known risk groups (for example, over age 60) should temporarily be required to work from home.  Interestingly, we will have to decide whether people who have COVID antibodies, and are presumably immune, will have any special role or status.

All of these are tough decisions, and the less political posturing at this time, the better.

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7th annual "Linen Lift" drive sets collection record

Ryan Padala collected over 900 bedding and bath items for homeless shelters.

Ryan Padala, an 11th grader at Garden City High School, has made it a priority to ensure that those on Long Island without a home still have a comfortable bed to sleep in each night. In early March, Ryan delivered over 900 bedding & bath items and 100 lbs of toi-

letries - his largest collection to date - to local homeless shelters run by The Inn (Interfaith Nutrition Network).

Founded by Ryan and his older brother Aidan in late 2013, the “Linen Lift” was originally intended to be a one-time, small scale collection to help The Inn meet some immediate and urgent needs for their local homeless shelters. However, the response to the boys’ request for donations was so generous that they decided to continue with the project and run the Linen Lift as a year round charity with an annual drive, realizing they could make an ongoing difference in the lives of many people in the community. Over the past seven years, the Padala brothers have donated over 4200 bedding & bath items, and 400 lbs of toiletries to local shelters.

With Aidan now at college, Ryan has continued with the Linen Lift on his own. Recently, he set up an Amazon Wishlist in order to better target the specific needs of each shelter. For information about the Linen Lift or how to donate, please email Ryan at cmpadala@yahoo.com.

'Stay at home' means 'get going' for college admissions

BY RIKKI MASSAND

College admissions consultant Mike Binder believe’s time not at-school is a good time to ramp up activities for high school students working on an evolving college admission process.

According to U.S. News and World Report, the College Board canceled the May 2 SAT exam and postponed the April 4 ACT to Saturday, June 13. Binder’s updates from the College Board included an announcement on IB tests scheduled between April 30 and May 22 are canceled even if schools are in session; students will be awarded either a diploma or a course certificate which reflects their standard of work and coursework this year. He expects several colleges to implement “test-flexible” admission protocols, at least for 2020-’21.

“For colleges that are not test-flexible, especially competitive schools, they know you have fewer opportunities to take tests. Therefore it’s especially important to score well once you do take exams, or a second and last shot for a higher score. Study now! This is the opportunity to prepare,” Binder said in an interview with The Garden City News.

He’s preaching to students in the process to keep in mind Newton’s First Law: an object in motion stays in motion while an object at rest will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

“How can you be an object in motion during the pandemic -- what can you do either on your own or via the Internet?” Binder suggests to students.

Test preparation is not the only way students can ‘hit refresh’ during COVID-19 closures. He’s hoping that students -- like many adults recently involved with changes to their workplace situation -- take on new ways of learning and ‘upskilling’ this spring.

Center on Wednesday March 11, but several families who had signed up to attend decided to cancel coming. As of March 10, Binder had 51 scheduled attendees signed up for the Mid-Island Y presentation but under a dozen showed up.

In light of shutdowns and staying-athome implementation, on Wednesday March 25 Michael Binder presented a special webinar, “Curvebreakers and Your College Navigator present: How to Prepare for College During the High School Shutdown” made accessible through ycnavigator.com. Despite minimal promotion, 71 students and families participated from the convenience of their homes.

The message Binder’s extending to students now is to make lemonade out of lemons. Are theatre productions, sports seasons, Robotics events or other high school activities now cancelled? Here’s a moment to seize with added time to work on technology and create interactive features or initiatives supporting your college application, Binder notes.

He suggests creating Zoom meetings or webinars for clubs to continue working while schools are physically closed.

“Get everyone together, have a discussion and create a network for research. YOU can be the one to start a webinar or chat group. You can then tell colleges about your initiative and goals -- and find self-driven projects to carry on. What were you always interested in doing but you just didn’t have the time to do?” he asked.

‘Connecting’ to school is part of the “object in motion” plan. Binder says if there’s school faculty that you enjoy learning from, an email could lead to a new opportunity.

“Ask schools if there is anything you can do to help them without going in. Maybe they need help preparing documents, or teachers need additional info -- a student can volunteer. Someone is going to take you up on this. There’s so many opportunities,” he said.

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“On my website I have a link to 400 Ivy League classes high school kids can take online. There’s a volunteer tutoring website offering things for them to do. LanguageBird learning has created five different languages of chat groups called Chirp, where you can chat under the guidance of a proctor -- you can chat daily with other students in French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, and build language skills for free,” Binder said.

Binder was scheduled to present on College Admissions planning and success at the Garden City Public Library on Monday, April 6, but with GCPL’s announced closure beginning Friday, March 13, that and all other library events were canceled.

He presented a complimentary College Admissions planning lecture at the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community

Many recent webinar attendees hail from the competitive Long Island districts his consultancy normally serves including Garden City High School, Jericho High School, Kellenberg High, Syosset High, Our Lady of Mercy, Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK and other leading schools.

“Questions from students mostly centered around ‘What can I do right now and how can I plan for summer? Or how do I explore college choices when I cannot visit?’ I provided thoughts and information with online resources from the College Board, plus other links that address these issues students and parents are facing across the country,”

The

ic pandemic, enjoy Easter and Passover with your families. As a community we pray that this epidemic shall pass and we are able to return to good health for all and what still is an exceptional life in an extraordinary community.

God Bless,

Donald T. Brudie, Pres.

Gross inaccuracy

To the Editor:

I must take exception to a gross inaccuracy in a recent opinion piece by Dan McCarthy in The Town Crier. In 2008, 5,002 residents voted in a Village-wide opinion poll on St. Paul’s, with 2,730 voting AGAINST demolition; thus 55% were in favor of an alternative to demolishing the building. To state that “a plurality” of the voters voted to demolish St. Paul’s as written in the most recent column is factually incorrect and misleading to those that may not have been aware of that vote. For the author to state otherwise leads one to question if there is an ulterior motive to this piece.

Mr. McCarthy has stated in an earlier column that it is his goal to “speak to the issues plaguing our fair village in plain spoken, fair-minded language to take our village into the 22nd century.” May this truly be the case in future columns.

Yvonne

Rogowski

Faith is the tonic to fear

To the Editor:

The current state of lockdowns, shutdowns, induced economic coma, and asset price implosion has reminded us that all things—good and bad—ultimately come to an end.  It reminds us that prior generations dealt with inconveniences, fear of the unknown, and shortages of one kind or another.  However, we can be assured that after the storm, the destruction, the losses, and even the deaths come another round of sunshine, rebuilding, favor, and new life.  Because we tend to magnify the dread and depression that persists from times like these, it can be hard to remember the comfort and abundance that we enjoyed just a month or two before.

The great Long Islander Harry Chapin poetically captured this cycle of change: “No straight lines make up my life and all my roads have bends.  There’s no clear-cut beginning and, so far, no dead-ends.”

In every generation—sometimes in every decade—there are events that seem to threaten the very existence of this country.  People come to question the foundational values that define our American experiment.  But somehow, we endure, we adapt, and we persevere.  Just as our parents did.  Just as our

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grandparents did.  Just as our Founding Fathers did.

The Great Recession of 2008-2009 came on the heels of a housing boom that had enriched so many.  In our household, my wife and I had just gotten married following my promotion to Managing Director at my company.

We were blessed to find out she was pregnant with our first child when I got news that the company was dissolving its healthcare banking and research business.   Not long after, my wife’s employer announced its own dramatic downsizing as the financial crisis hit community banks very hard.  Investment accounts were beaten down and even our largest banks were staring down the barrel of bankruptcy.  My Mom was hospitalized for an extended period and could not feed herself.  How much worse could it be?

Well, 2009 came and our daughter was born.  My Mom recovered and met her first grandchild.  New paths of employment emerged.  We bought our first home and started a new chapter in our lives. The stock market bottomed and began an 11-year bull run that replenished and multiplied investments.  Savings rates grew, banks strengthened, unemployment fell, and new technologies emerged.

The 9/11 attacks of 2001 rocked our world like nothing else had since 1941.

We were all shocked and horrified to see the nightmare of terrorism hit home in New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania.  In New York, we saw the billowing smoke from the World Trade Center and wondered when the next attacks might take place.  We mourned the loss of so many innocent lives at the hands of cold-blooded extremists.  We tremulously stood in lines at the airports as every bag and every con tainer was examined thoroughly.  Our innocence seemed forever lost to a new reality.

From this tragedy came rebirth.  A new WTC was constructed and reached higher than before.  Americans went back to work, traveled, invested, inno vated, and came together.  We under stood the need for more security, more ID checks, and certain inconveniences.  Our country took the fight to the ter rorists and some despots—with mixed results—and has not since endured a major attack on our homeland.

The 1960s were a period when the fabric of America seemed to unravel.  Assassinations of a President, a civil rights icon, and others left many to feel helpless to the violence.  Riots in the streets by anti-war protesters, ran dom acts of violence by fringe groups, and pervasive drug abuse by much of the youth culture further undermined Americans’ view of the future.  Civil discourse seemed a quaint artifact of a simpler time.  Our involvement in yet another foreign war claimed the lives

of countless soldiers and exposed a deep divide in this country.  My birth in that era must have been an act of supreme faith by my parents that things would somehow turn out all right.

The 1970s were a time of Watergate, the fall of Vietnam, high inflation, hostages in Iran, gas lines, and fears that our country had become a “paper tiger”.  Trust in our institutions had plummeted and it seemed as if our economy was subject to the decisions made by OPEC.  American foreign policy was hamstrung by mullahs in Tehran, the USSR in Afghanistan, and Sandinistas in Nicaragua.  Even our military seemed to be falling behind in the arms race.

However, in the 1980s, a new US President and new freedom-minded leaders in Britain, Japan, Germany, and the Vatican came to power.  Our economy got through a deep recession and returned to the longest period of peacetime expansion in history to that point.  Inflation went from double digits to low single digits—where it has remained for nearly 40 years.  The 45-year Cold War that had hung over the heads of the world ended with a thorough victory for democracy and capitalism.  The Berlin Wall was leveled and hundreds of millions of Eastern Europeans tasted freedom.  Patriotism was back on display and American companies would emerge to catalyze an entirely new age in technology and connectedness. Throughout history, our world has been beset by tragedies that were overwhelming at the time.  Plagues, tsuna-

mis, hurricanes, wars, dictators, genocides and other disasters have claimed innocent lives and left ruin in their wake.  If fear and retreat were the only responses to such events, the Orwellian anti-utopia of 1984 would already be upon us.  Instead, the usual human reaction has been a combination of hope, aspiration, and faith—whether in a religion, a constitution, or an ideal.  Our family’s Christian faith guides us to not allow the world’s many problems to consume us, but to take solace in the redemption that we have already been gifted by God, who loves us.

Our country’s Constitution has helped us weather multiple wars, economic depressions, various pandemics, and cultural uprisings because it entrusts power in no one entity, but the will and wisdom of our citizenry.  The American spirit of ingenuity, rugged individualism, and freedom with responsibility has triggered untold innovations and solutions that may have been inconceivable during periods of misery and discomfort.  Our civic responses to wars, storms, terrorist attacks, and economic disasters have always helped to lift the USA up from near-term challenges.  I firmly believe that if we stay in faith and remember the sacrifices our forebears have made on our behalf, we can similarly let our good works allow America to remain a beacon of light and promise in this world.

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Village Board discusses lower tax levy, shifting capital outlay

known and unknown with financial market instability, have influenced what is being presented for budgeting. It’s anticipated that the amount of work and projects we can handle next fiscal year will naturally slow as our vendors and supply chain, including governmental regulations, were interrupted from what was considered normal just two weeks ago,” he noted.

Village counsel Kenneth Gray announced that the Board of Trustees has until on or about Friday May 1 to adopt the budget, but if there was no action between the session and May 1 the proposed budget (April 2) would automatically become the budget. The Board was presented with two budget scenarios with differing outcomes on how funds were planned for, and a second Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom) was later called for Tuesday April 7.

Village Treasurer Irene Woo reviewed the summary comparisons for the proposed budget and noted that both scenarios discussed by the Board throughout March and for a fourth time April 2 would see the municipal tax levy cap increase to 1.78% from an originally planned 2.28% -- which represents both Garden City’s local tax levy factor and its tax base growth factor.

The 1.78% now in sight is actually 2% less than what the village would have been allowed to raise taxes by, as in addition to the 2.28% originally proposed another $784,000, or 1.5% more

could be assessed on real property taxes (an additional 1.5% would bring the maximum allowable levy to 3.78%).

As Ms. Woo explained on March 10, “the third component of the tax levy limit is the allowable carryover from year-over-year as in many given years the village does not raise taxes to the maximum extent set by the levy law, which for this year is $784,000 which would be another 1.5%.”

In the Scenario 1 Budget the trustees were first shown $17.618 million in Capital Projects for 2020-’21 with an additional $17.682 in 2021-’22. In the revised Capital plan for Scenario 1 the “ask” comes down to $13.775 million for 2020-’21.

The reduction to FY 2020-’21 would be $3.8 million from what was being proposed for Capital one month ago, as well as shifting $1.488 down in the next fiscal year, 2012-’22. Then an increase of $1.7 million was reflected for the 2022-’23. For the two subsequent budget years the increases planned are $500,000 to $600,000.

Reduction would be achieved with each option from the first budget presentation shown a month ago; the total 5-year Capital Plan was projected at $55.026 million and now it would be between $4.731 million (Scenario 1) and $4.693 million (Scenario 2).

Under a ‘Scenario 1’ outline budget surplus from the current fiscal year would go toward the 2020-’21 budget. Under ‘Scenario 2’ this would not occur because less cash would be utilized for

village projects, they would be mostly funded through bonding with interest.

“Before the estimated taxes were about $8.1 million (total Cash including reimbursements to the village) -now net Cash would be $5.254 million. Estimated bonds went down from $9.5 million to $6.3 million, so it is ⅔ of what it was,” Suozzi said.

Reimbursements would be from the MTA/LIRR for the Third Track Project as well as from New York CHIPS (Consolidated Local Highway and Street Improvement Program) aid as well as sidewalk reimbursements.

In ‘Scenario 2’ the Capital budget would go up from $17.618 million to $20.134 million while Cash would be reduced with the same reimbursement amounts but the bonding is more than double. The $925,000 for a new GCFD fire rig would be eliminated with just a $10,000 line item in its place. Also the Library’s HVAC system would be financed ($1.159 million) in the coming fiscal year and it would be completed by mid-2022; in Scenario 1 it would have been done a year later.

“We are stretching projects out from one year to the next, or in some cases we’d move them from cash projects to bonded. If things get back to normal and the economy becomes more robust and/ or Village contingency stays well-funded, we can always revisit shifts of projects in the next several months -- choices made at budget time does not prohibit us from modifying the budget in significant ways,” Suozzi explained.

Woo added that in ‘Scenario 2’ road paving and the village curb/sidewalk programs would be accelerated. “We had discussed with bond counsel that we could bond for up to 10 roads, five this year and five the next year, but they’d be grouped together as the same projects, done concurrently,” she said.

Trustee Daughney points out that in ‘Scenario 1’ as-proposed, the village budget for FY 2020-’21 would allocate $9 million from Cash surplus. “This is taxing people now for the cash-funded projects; it is not just keeping the bond numbers low but there’s the allocation of at least $9 million.”

“That money is then in the tax levy -- it affects residents and is a done deal, setting up the funds for a project tomorrow,” he said.

Village administrator Suozzi noted, “Once you commit to principal and interest you can’t walk away from it. We could suspend cash projects and we’ve always had flexibility with our cash projects and how much we’d spend, depending on situations. Once we commit to the bonding it’s a mortgage -- it has to be paid.”

He said looking toward the next 14 months, the administration made recommendations on items with the most flexibility.

“In the case of HVAC at Village Hall, that was number 13 on the prioritization list for Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco -- we saw it as more easy pickings for shifting around than number 1 or 2.”

School board, budget vote pushed back to June

budget proposal -- potential changes in revenue and expenditures -- as impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency require adjustments for next school year.

“We will need to make adjustments to the budget due to some decreases in revenues and some possible reductions we may have within the year. We will post the presentation on the district website by Wednesday, April 15. Athletics Director Dawn Cerrone, Director of Pupil Personnel Service/ Census Lynette Abruzzo (Special Education) and Dr. Rita Melikian, GCUFSD’s director of Educational Technology, will provide the presentation with the slides and we’ll have the ability for our community members to see it and email us any questions they may have,” Dr. Sinha explained.

The total proposed schools’ budget for 2020-’21 is $120,656,419, reflecting a “budget to budget increase” of $2,656,451 or 2.25%.

The projected tax levy increase (with STAR) for fiscal year 2020-’21 is

1.74%, The district’s ‘Program’ including Instructional Components would account for $90,531,823 -- 75.03% of the proposed budget as presented.

Part I of the Instructional budget was presented at the Board’s work session held on March 10, and the information is available on the district’s website under the Board of Education tab, with “Budget Information” in the drop-down menu.

Board President Heineman outlined the steps for the next Board meetings, which are expected to be held virtually and telephonically.

“There were reductions in State Aid and we may need to reduce the projection. Also, because of the economic situation, the school district would likely see reductions to its projected income from investments (interest earned) which would have a downward impact on our revenue. That may necessitate some reductions in the 2020-’21 budget,” Board President Heineman said.

Heineman said at the May 5 Board of Education meeting the Board would vote on adopting the budget for placement on an eventual community ballot,

anticipated for the start of June.

No Spring Recess

For administrative measures, Dr. Sinha explained that New York schools are directed by Gov. Cuomo to continue remote teaching and the childcare program (at Stewart School) throughout spring recess. With its vote taken Tuesday, the Board authorized cancellation of schools’ recess, from April 9 through and including Friday April 17, enacting official change to academic year 2019-2020.

Updates from NYSED and Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office to New York’s schools are continuous with new information reaching Garden City district administration daily.

“The Governor announced that schools will now be closed at least until April 29, when he will reassess again at that time if schools will continue to need to be closed. The State Assessment exams for grades 3 through 8 were cancelled last month, and yesterday (April 6) we were notified that the Regents Exam scheduled for June has now been cancelled as well. There was new guidance the district just received related to

graduation requirements as well, and this information has been shared with district families -- this week the administration will be reviewing the state’s guidance document in its entirety,” she said.

Board President Heineman wished the entire community well during the week of Easter and Passover, in the midst of a surge of Coronavirus cases on Long Island.

“On behalf of all of us on the Board of Education I wish that everyone please stay safe and healthy. Your feedback is important and helpful to the superintendent and to us. For those who celebrate, we wish you a happy and blessed Easter and happy, blessed Passover holiday. To all our district staff, our administration and our IT people -- you have been heroic in supporting our students’ education in the past month. We thank you for your continued efforts. Parents, thank you for your patience and for all you are doing to keep our kids moving forward during this time,” she said.

“Stay safe, stay healthy and STAY HOME.”

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EPOA seeks Jr. Ambassador candidates

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 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 is April 30. A brief interview will be conducted as part of the application process.

AP exams, SATs modified

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thing we’re working on. Time management has also been a challenge for us and many other districts nationwide -- is the (at home) work too much, is it too little? We conducted both a parents’ survey and a teacher survey and the information yielded has helped us -- the insights shared have been very helpful as remote learn-

ing is something we are getting better and better at,” she explained.

Grab-N-Go

On April 7 Superintendent Sinha also commented that the district’s Grab-N-Go school meals program for students has grown in each of the three weeks schools have been closed. During lunch hour an average of 140 meals are picked

GC Schools ask for use of

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tional and office supplies.

up by local families at GCHS, the school building where meals are distributed.

Dr. Sinha said that on Friday April 3 the district recorded 340 meals to-go being picked up because on Fridays the supply of pre-packed student meals for the weekend is distributed along with that day’s meal, so people are picking up three meals at once per student.

capital reserve

Last Tuesday the school board also affirmed creating a new Media Arts II course at GCHS -- the second course in a two-course sequence. At the high school Media Arts I was introduced in the current 2019-2020 academic year, along with AP Computer Science Principles.

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Binder said.

Purchases of the new AP courses’ textbooks and implementing Media Arts II are

stated as district priorities at GCHS for the 2020-’21 district budget, as is full implementation of Google Classroom and a focus on administrative and professional learning.

College Admissions

From the standpoint of an independent small business, he’s working remotely and meeting students via Zoom, Skype and other video conferences or teleconference setups.

Information is sent to him directly from individual colleges nationwide as well as industry organizations including the nonprofit College Board, which represents over 6,000 of the world's leading colleges, schools, and other educational organizations.

“The ycnavigator.com webpage is being utilized as a home

site for notifications directly from the College Board, the ACT and ETS. We include many links as colleges continue to send many emails daily to inform the globe about what they are doing with the COVID19 shutdowns and virtual learning, or interactions for prospective students. For those admitted, colleges are telling them what to be doing and where the online/telephonic resources are,” Binder says. Usually ‘commitments’ by colleges are to notify everyone of acceptance by the end of March, and the students would normally have a time-

frame to notify the college of intended enrollment for fall by the last day of April. Many colleges would like to have enrollment responses back by May 1, as normal this time of year, however so many have changed that date to June 1. Binder notes that there’s an entirely separate grouping of colleges for admission, including a number of state universities and the CUNY system and smaller private colleges, which normally extend admission into the late summer and fall term regardless of ‘makeshift’ situations.

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If March was the last month of Chaminade senior, Kieran Dorney’s, school career, than he went out on an absolute high note. The star basketball player on the Flyers team, had a season for the ages, earning MVP honors and being elected to Newsday’s All-Long Island boys basketball team for 2020.

The 6’8 forward averaged 24 points a game this season and 11 rebounds, including shooting 44 percent from three point range. He also had six games where he scored at least 30 points, including a season high 41 point game in a victory over St. John the Baptist.

“He scored 650 points this year and reached 1000 points for his high school career which was a big milestone for him,” said his mother, Susan Dorney. “He was also recognized as the leading scorer in the CHSAA (Catholic League.)”

Kieran helped his team earn a berth in the CHSAA playoffs earlier this year, where they ended up losing to Holy Trinity in the semifinal game.

He said that he started playing basketball in 2nd grade, but did not take the sport seriously until he reached his last year of middle school.

“I started playing with my friends when I was in Stratford School but it wasn’t until Middle School that I realized basketball was my favorite sport,” said Kieran. “I was playing lacrosse, baseball and soccer for awhile but settled on basketball and it became my passion.”

Kieran played on the All-Freshman team in his first year at Chaminade and

helped lead his squad to a championship season. From that point on he played on the varsity team during his sophomore, junior and senior years.

“I felt like I progressed each year to the point where I felt really comfortable out there on the floor. I feel my strengths are my rebounding and scoring abilities but in the last three seasons I was able to develop my three point shot to where it was a reliable weapon.”

At this point in time, a senior athlete, like Kieran would be going through the college recruitment process. Unfortunately the Coronavirus epidemic and resulting school closures put a damper on that whole process.

He said that he was considering attending prep school, particularly after the AAU season was recently cancelled.

“There were obviously a lot of question marks out there after the school  was closed. My parents and I discussed the situation and I made the decision to give a verbal commitment to Pace University.”

He said that he would be sad if the school year didn’t resume and he wasn’t able to finish out his senior year with his classmates.

“My last test was scheduled for May 5th and I was really excited for the prom and graduation ceremony, which unfortunately might not happen now.”

If the school closes its doors for the rest of the year, he said he plans to focus his energy on getting stronger in the weight room and readying himself for the upcoming college basketball season.