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Vol. 101, No. 50
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Village challenges Sands’ casino new lease in court
FESTIVE FOOTWORK
BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS The Village of Garden City has filed an action in state supreme court to ask that a 42 year lease of the Nassau Coliseum to the Las Vegas Sands corporation be annulled. The lease is a part of a deal in which LV Sands would build a $6 billion casino with 400,000 square feet of gaming areas, 148,000 square feet of food, beverage and retail space, and a hotel with 1,670 guest rooms. In 2023 LV Sands signed a 99-year lease with Nassau County for the 72 acre Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site. However, that lease was voided by the courts because the legislature did not properly hold open meetings, and also that the state’s environmental review laws (SEQR) were not properly followed. That decision is under appeal.
Dancers from Broadway Bound Dance Center were among the performers at the Garden City Christmas Tree Lighting and Hanukkah Festival of Lights held on Sunday, December 8. The event was sponsored by the Village and Chamber of Commerce. Photo courtesy Garden City Chamber of Commerce
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Village examining South GC schools lead in AP & Regents Avenue traffic issues
testing, target literacy growth
BY KASSARA MCELROY At the Garden City Board of Education’s work session on December 4th, administrators presented a data-driven report on 2024 student achievement. From strong advanced placement participation and performance to middle school Regents exam mastery, the
district continues to outshine regional, state and national benchmarks. However, there is room for growth, particularly in literacy. To support this, the district is consulting with a literacy expert to refine instructional practices. This expert will offer fresh feedback and recommen-
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dations to ensure the program aligns with the latest research and best practices. Administrators also outlined the district’s strategy for leveraging this data to build on existing strengths and address areas needing improvement, ensuring ongoing growth and
The Garden City Traffic Commission, at its November 21st meeting, discussed a request by Robert Vassalotti to review the timing of the traffic signal at the intersection of South Avenue and Cherry Valley Avenue. A related item was approved at the prior Commission meeting on September 19th - the double left-turn arrows on the South Avenue pavement, turning north onto Cherry Valley Avenue. The village’s Department of Public Works provided a diagram of the requested left turn arrows for the Commission’s review. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson advised that the GCPD
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Cathedral Festival of Lessons and Carols PAGE 18 Christmas shower for babies, new moms PAGE 8