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Village considers Country Life Press station’s future
HO HO HOLA
BY RIKKI MASSAND
HOLA of Garden City recently held its annual Christmas Party at the Garden City Senior Over thirty families enjoyed Ecuadorian cuisine, dancing, a rousing game of musical chairs, crafts for kids, and raffles. The HOLA children had a special visit from Santa who brought gifts for all! See page 8
Board looks at measures to improve pedestrian safety BY RIKKI MASSAND
At its December 1st meeting, the Village Board of Trustees again discussed installing handrails to protect pedestrians crossing under LIRR bridges in the Village. The discussion was a continuation of a conversation
from the Board’s November meeting when the Board considered installing handrails in the new Denton Avenue underpass to separate pedestrians from traffic. During the public comment period, Brixton Road resident Robert Vassalotti
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presented his thoughts on the proposals for additional pedestrian safety measures. Among the strategies for safety discussed in November involves a sidewalk plan for Cherry Valley Avenue near Garden City Middle School, See page 49
At the Board of Trustees’ December 1st meeting, the future of the Country Life Press LIRR station building came into question as the Long Island Rail Road has advised the Village of Garden City of its plans to demolish the structure. The railroad proposes replacing the structure with a hardscape and landscaping, and possibly a small bus shelter facility. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi presented a slideshow at the meeting and told the board that the grounds of the station are overgrown, the paint on the structure is dull and there is substantial water damage inside it
due to the failing roofing system. “The LIRR plans to abate the building and remove the lead paint and any asbestos that might be there, then demolish the building and dispose of it. They would then do a project for a hardscape outside with a large bus shelter that has a metal roof. The cost the railroad has identified it would spend for this project is in the range of $600,000-plus,” Suozzi explained. According to Suozzi, the Long Island Rail Road asked for the village to provide its intentions for the structure by December 15 – the date of the last Board of Trustees meeting this year. As the discussion unfolded, the See page 46
Wreaths Across America Day 2022 Each December, the nation celebrates Wreaths Across America Day. On Saturday, December 17, at 10:30 a.m, Commander Frank Tauches of the William Bradford Turner Post 265, will lead the wreath laying ceremony at the
Veterans Memorial Plaza on Seventh Street outside the GC Library. All ages are invited to attend this brief ceremony. The purpose of this day is to Remember, Honor and Teach. See page 45
Fencers begin season with strong team PAGE 50 Christmas pageant at Comm. Church PAGE 51