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Board to mull six month amnesty to legalize permits BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the first Village Board of Trustees meeting in the new year, scheduled for Thursday January 13, a public hearing will take place on a new local law regarding Garden City Department of Building policy for issuing building permits. Currently some residential projects and permits are subject to a “legalization fee” of three times the regular fee to legalize work that has already been completed. In recent meetings several residents have complained about the excessive cost for building permits which include this fee. According to the Village, the legalization fee is designed to address the additional work of the Village and its staff, in inspecting work “without the advantage of advance plans and specifications, ongoing See page 39

The Garden City High School cheerleaders BY GARY SIMEONE It has been a memorable month for the Garden City High School cheerleading squad, as the team was the first one to ever compete in the traditional competition at UCA (Universal Cheerleader’s Association). The team placed second in the Northeast Region with a bid to the Nationals competition. “I am extremely proud of these athletes. They are so talented and their hard work dedication and passion shined on the mat last Sunday,” said Chelsea Bressingham, head coach of cheerleading. “The best thing about our team is that they all uplift one another and they encourage each other to do better and want

everyone to succeed which really shows a strong bond between them.” The team competed at Wantagh High School on Sunday, December 12 in front of a large group of family members and friends. “We competed in the Large Varsity Division and competed against some really hard teams,” said Bressingham. “Our squad, which is made of twenty seven talented girls, placed in second, which is a huge accomplishment.” Bressingham, who is a new coach with the team, said that it was the first year that the cheerleading squad has competed in the traditional Regionals competition. “I believe that in 2019, that squad had competed in the

Game Day Division with a bid to go to Nationals, but they weren’t able to secure a bid. With the excitement that our team has with this historic moment, I can’t wait to watch this team continue to grow on their journey to Nationals.” She said that not only is her squad talented, but the girls have fun with each other in their cheering routines. “We ended having no falls and zero deductions, which is an accomplishment in itself. The only thing we fell a little bit short on was in our stunt sequence, but there were no points deducted for that.” The Nationals competition is scheduled for February 11–14, 2022 in Orlando Florida.

EAB to recommend seasonal ban on gas leaf blowers BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the last Board of Trustees’ meeting of 2021 Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan, the chair of the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB), announced that the EAB plans to submit a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. “The EAB voted on the gasoline-powered leaf blowers issue, with two recommendations that will be forthcoming – one is for every landscaping business operating in Garden City being licensed by the village; that is something that had been discussed for some time by the EAB. The second vote was to propose a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers to begin on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend (the See page 40

GCHS Varsity Basketball bounces back PAGE 41 Volunteering with head, heart, hands PAGE 12

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A New Year’s Challenge This week we received the following guest editorial by Paul Wolf, President, New York Coalition for Open Government, a non-partisan organization that promotes open government. We found Mr. Wolf’s list of resolutions for elected officials to be excellent, and we challenge the candidates running for village and school board to endorse its implementation: Elected Officials Should Make Transparency Their New Year Resolution In January, many will start the New Year with goals to exercise more, eat better, lose weight etc. January will also be when newly elected public servants or incumbents starting another term

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take office across New York state. Old habits are hard to change in people and especially hard to change in government. Elected officials should begin 2022 by conducting the public’s business in an open and transparent way. To show their commitment to open government, elected officials serving on a village board, town board, city council or a county legislature should introduce and pass a New Year resolution stating they will: 1) Post timely notice of all meetings at least one week prior to a meeting. 2) Post meeting agendas and all meeting documents online, at least 48 hours before a meeting.

To the Editor: Congratulations to FABGC for nominating an outstanding slate of candidates for the BOT. Given the serious and complex issues facing the Village (water quality, St. Paul’s, response of GCFD, western firehouse, union nego-

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FABGC proposes updates to Community Agreement As FABGC is a group of concerned residents who have come together to help ensure that our Village has the representation it deserves consistent with the vision of the founders of Garden City and the Community Agreement. FABGC, and all its candidates, are committed to working for the following principles: • We support protecting and preserving our property values and quality of life. We are committed that no street or neighborhood should have their landscape dramatically changed without a thorough and public discussion. We disagree with the decisions made that negatively affected those residents on Raymond Court and those near the Monster Poles. • A full survey of all village Green Space with the goal of making these “open spaces” permanently parkland ( No more selling of ball fields next to GC Pool or Franklin Mews) • Support the implementation of recommendations from the Fire Safety Committee to improve fire safety in the Village. • Support the recently formed St Paul’s Committee and the goal of a referendum to be decided by the Residents. We support the referendum being the

final decision after 30 years of CAP BOT inaction and wasted tax dollars: Develop or Demolish. • Every resident should have clean safe water. A plan should be developed to determine the scope of contamination issues in the village, their source and a plan to remedy them. Communication of these issues to residents must be paramount. • We support the re-greening of Garden City and believe that the Village’s physical appearance is an important part of the fabric of Garden City and needs to be made a top priority. • The Village needs a communication strategy so that all residents can be engaged and receive information in a timely manner • We support an effort by the village to better manage the eroding commercial tax base • We support the Board of Trustees and the Police Department’s continued efforts in increasing traffic safety for all our village residents in EVERY section. • Amend the Village Zoning Ordinance to prohibit subdivision of over-sized lots which affect density and contextual design. • Subject to ratification by a majority of residents present and entitled to vote at meetings of resident electors See page 43

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The Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation (GCRE) presented a check in the amount of $8,500 to the Charlie’s Champions Foundation to support their ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funding to benefit the NYU Langone Cancer Center for Kids – Mineola. Charlie’s Champions was founded by Tara and John Schmitt of Garden City in honor of their son, Charlie, who successfully won his battle against lymphomic leukemia through his treatment and support provided by the Cancer Center for Kids. “GCRE’s donation will be used to specifically fund Charlie’s Champions’ Holiday Project 2021, a program that provides teen patients at the Cancer Center with gift cards during the holiday season,” said Joe Farkas, president and founding trustee of GCRE. He

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information 22 Main Avenue

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM

Interest Rate 2.998% 2.137% 2.440%

APR 3.073% 2.263% 2.844%

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Month

Nov-2021 Oct-2021 Sep-2021 Aug-2021 July-2021 June-2021 May-2021 Apr-2021

Nassau County Median Sale Price Current Year Prior Year

$655,000 $650,000 $660,000 $670,000 $670,000 $644,000 $635,000 $630,000

$599,000 $588,000 $589,000 $593,597 $550,000 $555,000 $585,000 $556,750

% Change

9.3 10.5 12.1 12.9 21.8 16.0 8.5 13.2

Come see this beautiful corner lot property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This home features a finished basement, updated kitchen, and a beautifully renovated backyard with new PVC fencing. This home offers plenty of parking in its two driveways, is next door to Tullamore Park and walking distance to Merillon train station. Move right in or make use of existing plans for a master suite addition!

1 Sandy Court

Date: 12/17/2021 Sold Price: $980,000 Style: Colonial 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath Lot Size: .18 acres Total taxes: $19,909 MLS number: 3302318 The Seller’s Team: Elizabeth Breslin, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates The Buyer’s Team: Carol Yuan, SCY Realty Team

Date: 12/22/2021 Sold price: $805,000 3 bedrooms, 2 full bath Style: Split level Lot Size: .14 acres Total taxes: $12,762 MLS number: 3342878 The Seller’s Team: Salvatore Cardillo, Keller Williams Realty Elite The Buyer’s Team: Elise Ronzetti, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

Impeccable Colonial in the Central Section of the village. The floor plan functions well for today’s lifestyle. Kitchen opens to spacious family roomk, Living room with wood burning fireplace opens to dining room. Expansive primary suite with walk in closet and bath with separate tub and shower. 4 additional bedrooms and 2 baths on second floor. Large patio for outdoor entertaining. This home is conveniently located to transportation, hospital, schools, and retail area.. 5 minute walk to the LIRR (37 minutes to Penn Station.)

1 Bluebell Court

Date: 12/27/2021 Sold Price: $774,000 3 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 1 half bath Style: Colonial Lot Size: .15 acres Total taxes: $15,419 MLS number: 3342640 The Seller’s Team: Anthony Trupia and Helene Mandzik, Little Bay Realty The Buyer’s Team: Milagros Billitzer, Coldwell Banker American Homes

Beautiful Brick Colonial w/ Fireplace & Hardwood floors in the Incorporated Village of Garden City. Conveniently located minutes to Mineola train station and Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall. Front entrance opens to hallway with access to living room, kitchen, Formal dining rm, & half bath..Family room w/ vaulted ceilings & Bay windows allow sunlight to flow throughout. . Full Basement including laundry area ,Utility room w/ workbench and new oil tank. Pull down attic steps lead to attic w/flooring and whole house exhaust fan.

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Garden City South | 156 Brixton Road South | $849,000 3 BR, 1 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3362417 Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

Under Contract | Garden City | $899,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3353279 Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

Under Contract | Garden City | $839,000 4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3352329 Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771 Katarzyna Kamer: M 917.548.7106

Under Contract | Garden City South | $819,000 3 BR, 3 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3337930 Brian Pryke: M 516.286.8536

Under Contract | Garden City | $799,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3355817

Under Contract | Garden City | $464,000 2 BR, 2 BA | Co-Op | Web# 3316956

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Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,435,000 3 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3302648

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $875,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3308853

Rented | Garden City | Rented at $5,000/month 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3357609

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Unitarian congregation Winterfest: Volunteering with welcomes new minister heads, hearts and hands

Rev. Petra Thombs The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN) proudly announces a new minister, the Rev. Petra Thombs. A former educator and lifelong advocate for racial justice, indigenous rights, and environmental causes, Petra is uniquely suited to lead UUCCN’s initiatives for diversity and inclusion and community service. Born in Brooklyn, Petra is of

Trinidadian, African-American, and Cherokee descent. She earned a B.A. from Fordham University, master’s degrees from Teacher’s College and Bank Street College of Education, and a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary. UUCCN, which holds services at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays at 223 Stewart Avenue in Garden City, welcomes everyone, regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious background. Unitarian Universalism holds that an individual’s relationship with God is personal, not dictated by rigid institutional beliefs. Community programs include fundraisers for nonprofits, support for the homeless, youth summer camps, beach cleanups, Juneteenth celebrations, and the popular “Pumpkin Patch” fall festival. Prior to joining UUCCN, Petra served as executive director of the Ramapough Lenape Community Center, where she continues to help as an educational consultant. In her spare time, Petra enjoys writing poetry, creating arts and crafts, and spending time with her husband of 41 years, two sons, one grandson, and one cat.

Garden City Public Schools kindergarten registration Garden City Public Schools is conducting kindergarten registration by appointment this year. Registration will take place over two weeks at your child’s home school from Jan. 18 through Jan 28, 2022. Go to the Registration Resources link under the Parents tab on the District website to make an appointment for kindergarten registration. In addition, all required forms must be completed prior to attending your

registration appointment. You must provide the school with the original and a copy of proof of birth – either a birth certificate or a passport. If you are unsure about which school your child will attend, watch the instructional video posted on the Registration Resources page to learn how to use the interactive map to identify your home school. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Registrar@ gcufsd.net.

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BY JOHN W. CRONIN, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GARDEN CITY BIRD SANCTUARY, INC.

On January 8th the Garden City Bird Sanctuary (GCBS) will be celebrating its fourteenth annual Winterfest. It’s a holiday unique to us and our supporters. Deep in significance and rich in symbolism, Winterfest is there as a reminder that we, who are involved in this ecological endeavor, do so out of an interest/talent of the head, heart, or hands. There have been whole books dedicated to leadership styles based on the head, heart, and hands; but the principles apply most aptly to those who volunteer to make their little corner of the world a better place. The founders of the GCBS turned a nine-acre storm water basin full of junk into a shining jewel of environmental stewardship. The Board of Directors carries on their work by maintaining and improving the Sanctuary year after year. All of us do this as a work of love, receiving no remuneration. We couldn’t continue to exist without our donors and our volunteers who support us. When you’re a volunteer leading with your head, you realize the importance of environmental stewardship and use your God-given gift of intelligence in thinking of various ways to raise funds and brainstorm ideas for solving problems. You rely on the professional knowledge of yourself and others to find unique ways of keeping the dream alive. Those on the Board of Directors contribute to setting a vision, and plan the events. The “nuts and bolts” of legal requirements and filing paperwork are top on the agenda of helping. Volunteers leading with their heart love their work fervently. After a vision has been established, they eagerly set out to spread the word and invite others to join. Their passion is contagious and inspires people. They volunteer to help at various functions, like Halloweenfest, and encourage everyone to attend. You can find them at most of our events. Those who give with the gift of their hands serve happily by getting those same hands dirty. They can be seen planting, building, watering, etc. What the head conceives, and the heart inspires, the hands bring to fruition by doing the “dirty work.” They also help to keep the gate open to the public. We have volunteers who have one or more of these three great talents to share, and they are the reason we still thrive. The GCBS will celebrate its 27-year anniversary in 2022, and it’s all thanks to our wonderful volunteers. Winterfest was founded in 2009 because the Board of Directors realized we needed a special day to honor the wonderful people, volunteers, who make all worthwhile endeavors a reality. This Winterfest, we will honor Sessions of H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everyday), a Christian orga-

nization dedicated to assisting others. They helped us keep open during Sundays in the summer. We honor two individuals from Sessions in particular: Aderinwale Aderemi, and Amanda Sanchez. The GCBS is also making a big announcement: We are starting a Volunteer Corps that will work with the Board of Directors to keep us open every weekend from April 30th to September 24th 2022, and maintain/improve the grounds! If you would like to become part of something bigger than yourself, please contact me at: johnwcroningcbs@outlook.com. It is my honor to invite all who wish to be there to the fourteenth annual Winterfest, the GCBS’s own holiday that celebrates these wonderful characteristics and our supporters; “people of good will” is a phrase you will hear quite a lot at our ceremonies! Winterfest begins at 4 p.m. as twilight approaches. As our supporters file in, there is warm coco to drink as we fill the birdfeeders and put up some decorations for our fine feathered friends. About 4:30 p.m., we have a poem recitation around our Winterfest tree. Then we culminate the event with our Candle-lighting Ceremony in which we have the “Great Telling.” Just as some Native Americans have a ceremony that describes the history of their tribe, the Directors tell the story of the GCBS and Winterfest itself. Each Director tells a part of the story. During the ceremony we will publicly honor Sessions of H.O.P.E. At Winterfest we also remember the past year’s accomplishments and dream of the ones to come in 2022. We celebrate Winterfest in the middle of the gloomiest time of the year when the days are short, the nights are bitter cold, and nature sleeps in the seeming throes of death. Why? Because our message of hope is “All Winters Must Come to an End.” Not only will the seasonal winter pass to a new springtime of life, but the various “winters” in our lives will also pass. The winter of health problems, financial worries, relationship problems, work related problems—all these “winters” will eventually end. The great religions of the world tell us that the winter of death itself is not the end of us, but a passing into a new life. If we donate our talents to the best of our God-given ability to make the world a better place, things will work out. Winterfest is an opportunity for a communal hope that things will be better this coming year and allows people to focus on what unites us, rather than divides us. Winterfest shall take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the front gate of the GCBS, located at 182 Tanners Pond Road, regardless of the weather. The event is free and open to the general public. Hope to see you all there with heads, hearts, and hands united!

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Happy New Year! Time to Plan Your Next Move in 2022 Listed and Sold 120 Weyford Terrace, Garden City | $1,435,000 62 Stewart Avenue, Stewart Manor | $620,000

Listings Sold 21 Middleton Road, Garden City | $954,000 121 15th Street, Unit G2, Garden City | $385,000

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17 Chestnut Street, Garden City NY 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | $1,295,000 Beautifully renovated three bedroom, two and a half bath Center Hall Colonial in the picturesque Country Life Press section of Garden City. This home has everything to offer for comfortable, relaxing and sophisticated living. Step inside the foyer that leads to the spacious living room centered around a charming wood-burning fireplace with custom built-ins and thick moldings. two sets of French doors lead to the sun-lit den/ office with grasscloth wallpaper and wall of windows. On the other side of the stairs, you will find the formal dining room with beautiful wainscoting and the newly redone kitchen complete with brand new quartz countertops, new sink & faucet, new fixtures & huge walk-in pantry. A powder room and mudroom complete the main level. Upstairs you will find the dreamy master bedroom with ensuite bath and enormous walk-in closet. A long hallway introduces two guest bedrooms and one more full bathroom. Additional highlights include: walk up attic, new Anderson windows, detached two-car garage, newly renovated basement playroom, CAC, IGS, alarm, private backyard and conveniently located close to LIRR and downtown shops. Truly, a must see!

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190 Jen Sullivan is a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. 516.517.4751

Happy Holidays from Compass Garden City! Connect with an agent at 516.408.2231

7 Carteret Place Garden City | $3,900,000

100 Hilton Avenue, PH 1 Garden City | $2,880,000

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, PH 6 Garden City | $2,450,000

NEW PRICE

93 Kingsbury Road Garden City | $1,199,000

OUT OF TOWN

222 7th Street, 3E Garden City | $499,000

127 15th Street, E2 Garden City | $335,000

21 Janet Drive Plainview | $1,099,000

Christina Hirschﬁeld Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.805.0703

Gail Cunningham Licensed Associate RE Broker M: 516.384.0530

Colin Stewart Licensed Real Estate Salesperson colin.stewart@compass.com

Alyson Gannon Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 631.617.7400

Danielle Nero Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.205.6501

Mairéad Garry Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.375.8434

Kerry Flynn Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 914.772.6169

Denice Giacometti Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.398.7468

THE BAYMACK TEAM

Julie Whicher Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.698.3975

Maeve Kilgo Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 917.576.9928

Stephen Baymack Licensed Associate RE Broker M: 516.216.0244

Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 917.370.5354

Patrick McCooey Licensed Associate RE Broker M: 516.236.4287

Anthony Porcelli Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.244.6306

Adrienne McDougal Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.662.3872

Alexander Olivieri Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.306.7738

Nimesha Suleman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 718.664.8905

Maureen Lagarde Licensed Real Estate Salesperson maureen.lagarde@compass.com M: 516.850.7812

Athena Menoudakos Licensed Real Estate Salesperson athena.menoudakos@compass.com M: 516.316.4955

Michael Meule Licensed Real Estate Salesperson michael.meule@compass.com M: 516.713.8177

17 Chestnut Street Garden City | $1,295,000

Alexandra Parisi Licensed Associate RE Broker alexandra.parisi@compass.com M: 516.427.6878

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190 Susan Gillin Licensed Real Estate Salesperson susan.gillin@compass.com M: 516.655.5662

Laura Baymack Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 516.537.3050

Pedro Diaz Licensed Real Estate Salesperson peter.diaz@compass.com M: 516.642.9881

Lauren Grima Licensed Real Estate Salesperson lauren.grima@compass.com M: 917.642.5036

Those listed above are licensed real estate agents afﬁliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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Happy New Year! A New Year is a powerful occasion. It’s a time when we reflect on gratitude for the past and our hopes for the future. It is a chance to welcome a fresh start. May your dreams be your only boundaries. I am incredibly grateful to all my friends and clients for your business, referrals and the trust you have put in me over the years. I wish you peace, happiness, good health and prosperity throughout the New Year.

Jen Sullivan

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Founding Agent of Long Island Member of the Luxury Divison jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190

*Listing provided by outside brokerage. Jen Sullivan is a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. Compass Garden City. 182 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530.

2021 was a record year, with $30M Closed in the last 12 months! Here’s a selection of a few favorites.

86 5th Street, Garden City Listing Agent | $3,900,000

102 3rd Street, Garden Cty Listing Agent | $2,190,000

82 Hampton Road, Garden City* Buyer’s Agent | $2,048,000

35 Osborne Road, Garden City Listing Agent | $2,040,000

84 Wilson Street, Garden City* Buyer’s Agent | $1,510,000

65 Kensington Road, Garden City Listing Agent | $1,420,000

79 Brixton Road, Garden City Listing Agent | $1,320,000

119 Tullamore Road, Garden City* Buyer’s Agent | $1,250,000

8 Princeton Street, Garden City Listing Agent | $1,239,000

If you are thinking of selling your home, let Jen Sullivan guide you. 516.361.7190 Testimonial “We worked with Jen in selling our 3rd Street home in Garden City. She was fantastic. She was extremely professional and helped us get TOP $ for our home. We lived out of state which can be tricky, she was in communication constantly and was available to help get things handled when we weren’t in town. I really enjoyed meeting and working with her on the sale of our home. If we are ever to be back in the area, we will definitely use her again.

- THE LEDDY FAMILY

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

You may be surprised by the worth of your home in this market… Call for a complimentary market analysis.

Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com M: 917.370.5354 O: 516.408.2231 Laura Carroll is a licensed real estate agent afﬁliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

Diligence. Professionalism. Integrity. No matter what your real estate needs may be, Maureen Lagarde is here to help. Your professional consultation is just one phone call away.

Maureen Lagarde Licensed Real Estate Salesperson maureen.lagarde@compass.com M: 516.850.7812 Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

2021 in Review BY BOB MORGAN, JR. Just about every year at this time, I try to put the outgoing year into perspective by reviewing some of the things that have happened. In the case of 2021, it was an unusual and difficult year, although perhaps not as tumultuous as 2020. As in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic was the big story of the year, dominating pretty much the entire twelve months. There was, of course, important progress in the fight against Covid. Probably the biggest success was the distribution of effective vaccines against the virus. By the end of the of the year, more than 62 percent of adults in the United States were fully vaccinated, with 88 percent in the key over 65 risk group. The vaccines were successful in preventing most serious outbreaks of the disease leading to hospitalization or death, with most serious cases arising among the unvaccinated. In the course of the year, we also learned more about the disease, as the understanding came to be that it was primarily spread by droplets and the emphasis on mitigation moved to indoor rather than outdoor spread and away from, for example, deep cleaning of surfaces. By the end of the year, a good deal of society and the economy had reopened. But the progress against Covid was incremental and limited. More people in the United States actually died of Covid in 2021 than in 2020. Two major variants appeared, Delta and Omicron, both of which were more readily transmissible than prior versions of the disease, although Omicron appeared to be less virulent. The vaccines seemed to have relatively short life periods of maximum effectiveness (approximately six months) and needed to be boosted. Although effective at preventing serious disease, the vaccines did not seem particularly good at preventing lesser outbreaks of variants, and breakthrough infections seemed quite common. Meanwhile, the country was split, often on ideological lines, as to the response to the virus. Lockdowns largely ended by the middle of the

year and most schools were open for in-person learning by the fall semester. But huge differences remained between mostly red states focusing on reopening and economic development and blue states imposing extensive mitigation measures like mask and vaccine mandates. The new President, inaugurated on January 20, was Joseph R. Biden, who, at age 78, was America's oldest President. Mr. Biden promised during the 2020 presidential campaign to "shut down the virus, not the country". His administration passed another huge Covid relief bill and was pretty successful at distributing vaccines, but was less capable in getting out testing supplies. The administration proposed a number of vaccine mandates, including one for businesses with over 100 employees, but it very much remains to be seen if these actions will survive court challenges. While the Covid situation at the end of the year seemed a bit grim on account of the emergence of the Omicron variant, which particularly ravaged the New York area, there still was some reason for optimism. Most of the cases were less virulent, hospitals in most places were not overwhelmed and cases were declining in South Africa, the origin country of the variant. The hope was that at long last the pandemic virus, like the 1918 virus, was becoming endemic and evolving into something less virulent and more manageable. But it had been a long, difficult run. There were, of course, other important stories in 2021 besides Covid, although some were intertwined with the virus. The disruption in the supply chain was related to Covid and so in part was rising inflation. Other important events included the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, continuing unrest at the border and the January 6 Capitol riot by some disgruntled Trump supporters. But this was essentially Year Two of Covid, with some good reasons to believe, God willing, that 2022 will be better.

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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop BY MELISSA JAEGER People have been making – and breaking -- New Year’s resolutions for almost 4,000 years! The tradition of making resolutions started under the Babylonians, though it happened in mid-March, coinciding with the planting season. Not only did they hope for a good crop, but they also promised to pay their debts and return any objects they had borrowed. The Babylonians felt that if they kept their word, the gods would smile upon them; and if not, they would fall out of the gods’ favor. The new year was changed to January 1st during the reign of Julius Caesar. And over time, Christians came to think of this as a time for introspection, of reflecting on one’s mistakes over the past year and resolving to do better. Research shows over 45% of Americans make resolutions, but only about 8% actually follow through on them. What do I resolve to do this year? Don’t look at me – I won’t fall into that trap (LOL!) I always remember a friend who resolved to win the lottery. And we all laughed at her, saying that it wasn’t a real resolution. All I can do is hope is that 2022 will be a better year! And that I will be able to get together with my family who are spread out over Florida, Michigan and Texas. I wish and hope that we will be able to go back to “normal.” “Auld Lang Syne” is a traditional song we sing on New Year’s Eve, as we bid farewell to the old year. Never have words been more fitting! We will be open on New Year’s Eve for a half day 10:00 -1:00, and closed New Year’s Day. All are welcome to come in and browse the Exchange. Consistent with NY State mandates, we ask that all our customers wear a mask. Even though all the volunteers have been vaccinated, you will see that we too continue to wear our masks. We offer hand-sanitizer when you enter the shop, and, to keep you feeling safe, we are running the air purifier which cleans the air in the Shop every hour. We get newly consigned merchandise almost every day! And we sell new

merchandise – especially gift items – purchased through the NY Gift Show. Therefore, I prefer to think of our shop as a Gift and Resale Shop. If you can’t make it in right away, please shop online at www.atstewartexchange.org and come to the Exchange to pick up. We also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as the TGCHS website (www.tgchs.org). Unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop? We are housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS. In addition to our best sellers – jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) — we take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition. With the virus, we have had to take measures to safeguard our customers, consignors, and volunteers. We now do consignments by appointment only which helps to keep down the numbers of people in the Shop at any point in time and reduces wait-times to consign. Consignments are now done Wednesday through Friday 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY, so please call (516) 746-8900. Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. Please be sure items are cleaned and polished, ready for sale. All the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside of the Museum continues. The Shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

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The above photo was taken by me last winter looking south along Pell Terrace. This shot was taken around midnight just after a snowfall. The beautiful trees are sycamores planted in 1955 when these houses were built. Today, they make for a beautiful winter scene.

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Sanitation collections The Village of Garden City reminds residents that there will be normal sanitation collections for the week of January 1.

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THE OFFICE CAT Suspended license On December 22nd a motorist on Franklin Ave at 4th Street was charged with driving with a suspended license, suspended registration, and improper license plates. Red light, green light On December 22nd Garden City Police responded to Washington Avenue and St. James Street South for a traffic light malfunction. Faulty detector GCFD and GCPD responded to a 7th Street building on December 22nd for a fire alarm and determined the cause was a faulty detector. Pedestrian injured On December 22nd GardenCity Police responded to Herricks Road and Old Country Road where a 77-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The pedestrian suffered serious head and leg trauma and was transported to a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing. Domestic dispute On December 22nd Garden City Police arrested a 19-year-old male for allegedly physically attacking and threatening to seriously harm another family member. He was charged with harassment and menacing. Lights out TheGCPD responded to a traffic light malfunction on Clinton Road at Old Country Road on December 23rd. Alarm incidents On December 23rd the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a minor outlet fire. On the same day they also responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause was construction. Stolen vehicle A vehicle was reported stolen from the driveway of a Wyatt Road residence on December 23rd. Vehicle entered Property was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at the Cherry Valley Country Club on December 23rd. On the following day property was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at Garden City Plaza. Carbon monoxide alarm On December 24th the GCFD

and GCPD responded to a residence for a CO alarm and determined the cause to be a faulty detector. Christmas fire calls The GCFD and GCPD responded to fire calls at three residences on Christmas Day in which the cause was overcooked food. Hang up 911 call Garden City Police responded to Merillon Avenue on Christmas Day for a 911 hang up call. Officers canvassed the area with negative results. Bicycle stolen A bicycle was reported stolen from the entrance ramp to CVS Pharmacy on December 26th. CO alarm GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a report of a carbon monoxide alarm on December 26th and determined the cause to be a faulty detector. Identity theft On December 27th Garden City Police investigated a report of a person’s address being changed on his credit cards accounts without permission. Harassment report Officers investigated a report of a male physically harassing an employee inside a Garden City Plaza office on December 27th. Construction alarm On December 27th GCFD and GCPD responded to St. Anne’s School for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be construction. Power outage Garden City Police responded to Weyford Terrace on December 27th and confirmed a report of a power outage. PSEG was notified. Burnt food GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire call on December 28th. They determined the call was overcooked food. Bank account fraud On December 28th the Garden City Police Departemnt received a report of a person’s identity being used to open fraudulent bank accounts.

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Covid Protocols

Masks/face coverings are required within all indoor Village facilities regardless of vaccination status. This New York State Department of Heath determination is based on its evaluation of the current COVID19 numbers and is in alignment with recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Masks/face coverings are required to be worn by all persons over the age of 2 and those medically able to tolerate a face covering/mask. The New York State COVID protocols will also be in effect at the January 13, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting, including mask wearing regardless of vaccination status for in-person attendees, social distancing and participation via Zoom.

cal work and Well No. 15 cleaning. The Well No. 15 motor and pump will also be installed before the cleaning of Well No. 16.

New Traffic Light

A new traffic light has been installed at the corner of Fourth Street and Cathedral Avenue. Nassau County Public Works advised Commissioner Kenneth Jackson there is minor work that has to be completed before the light becomes operational. This corner has been the scene of numerous serious accidents during the past several years, the most recent occurring in late November. Cathedral Avenue has experienced speeding and a significant number of motor vehicle crashes in recent years. Between 20172019, 163 accidents were reported, 56 percent of which caused injury. Community requests for traffic calming interventions prompted the opportunity to evaluate Cathedral Avenue. Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP began a study in January 2021 to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a road diet along Cathedral Avenue from 7th Street to St. Paul’s Place. During the summer, Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP, presented the results of the calming study. In 2018, after much persistence, Nassau County installed a traffic light at the corner of Third Street and Cathedral Avenue.

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Water Update

Water Tower: The painting subcontractor was on site to pressure wash the bottom course of the tank’s exterior in preparation of the final finish coat application. Discolored Water Complaints: H2M is mapping discolored water detections and investigating complaints as they are registered. H2M sent the draft blue water report to the Village. Well 7 (Waterworks site): The contractor has completed all punch list items. Allowance credit paperwork to be revised and sent to Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi. Wells 8 and 12 (Rockaway Avenue site): Plan revisions for the permanent building will be ready for bid this month. H2M is reviewing with Village operators the chance of taking Well 8 through AOP to test and submit to the Department of Health. Well No 9 (Wilson Street site): Soil borings scheduled. Design of the facility continues. Wells 10 and 11 (Clinton Road site): Crews poured the epoxy floor in the AOP treatment building. Wells 13 and 14 (Garden City Country Club site): H2M is progressing with permanent design. The contractor is exploring options of removing, re-planting or planting new landscaping on the south side of the site. Architectural landscaping (trees) plan is being prepared now. Wells 15 and 16 Hilton Park site): Crews will continue electri-

Christmas tree, wreath collection

A reminder to residents who have a natural Christmas tree or wreath to dispose of, please leave them at the curb on your regularly scheduled recycling collection day. They will be collected by the Department of Public Works beginning in the West on Monday, January 3, 2022 and rendered at the Village Yard for use around trees and shrubs as mulch. Please assist the Village by removing tree stands, strands of electric lights and plastic bags from the discarded trees and cooperate with your neighbors by disposing of them only on the scheduled recycling collection days. If you have an artificial Christmas tree for disposal, call the Sanitation Department for a special pickup at 465-4031 or 465-4032.

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Garden City Library Blood drive to be held at the GC Public Library Board to meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the small meeting room on the lower level.

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

Garden City Library modified hours

Long Island Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, January 11 from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting room on the lower level of the Library. Area hospitals are in need of local residents’ help. Each donation can help to save up to three lives.

The Garden City Public Library will have modified hours in observance of New Year’s Day as follows: New Year’s Eve, December 31 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. New Year’s Day, January 1 Closed Day After New Year’s Day, January 2 Closed

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines, appointments are strongly preferred, walk-ins are welcomed only if capacity permits. To schedule an appointment, please visit the Garden City Public Library website at www.gardencitypl.org, you can scan the QR code below with your phone and type in Garden City, click on the link below or you can also call 1-800-6880900 to schedule an appointment or for any medical questions concerning blood donations. The Library’s most important priority is to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect the health and safety of Library users and Library employees. The Garden City Public Library and Long Island Blood Services requires that to enter the building and at all time throughout the building and entire session, masks must be worn over nose and mouth. https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/284595

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Happy 2022!

Happy New Year! The ball will drop in Times Square exactly at midnight as we welcome in the year 2022! Now is the time to make New Year’s resolutions and to remember the past year. Although 2021 certainly was challenging, we can hope that this coming year will be a year that will bring us a bright, new outlook and attitude! A couple of suggestions for resolutions include - exercising more, getting out and away from electronics, reading more, visiting the library

more, eating healthier, reading more, adding more wishes and dreams onto your bucket list, visiting the library more, setting goals, laughing more, and last but not least, reading more! The Children’s Room has several books on New Years including: “Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela” by Alexandra Alessandri, “Frog and Friends Celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve” by Eve Bunting and “Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution” by Pat Miller.

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, is an African American and pan-African seven-day cultural holiday that celebrates family and community. During the holiday, families celebrate with feasts, music, and dance, and end the holiday with a day dedicated to reflection and recommitment to the seven principles. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (cre-

ativity), and Imani (faith). The Children’s Room has several books on Kwanzaa including: “Kwanzaa” by Molly Aloain, “My First Kwanzaa” by Karen Katz, “Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story” by Angela Shelf Medearis and “Seven Candles for Kwanzaa” by Andrea Davis Pinkney. https://nationaltoday.com/kwanzaa/

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Vermont’s Major Ski Resorts Prepare for Strong Season BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Skiing – and generally being outdoors – is still the best way to enjoy winter getaways this season. The best improvements to the guest experience made last year at Ski Vermont destinations are in place for this year – touchless ticketing, food and beverage choices, making outdoor spaces more comfortable with fire pits, wind screens. Visitors are encouraged to “know before you go” to check on policies and whether tickets and ski rentals need to be pre-purchased or reserved in advance, especially with the situation so changeable (see Skivermont. com/know-before-you-go for updates throughout the season). Three of Vermont’s major ski resorts – Mount Snow, Okemo and Stowe - are now part of Vail Resorts, which means they are also part of the Epic Pass and the Epic Local Pass is a great choice for those who want to mainly visit their “home” resort - much more affordable than a traditional, single-mountain season pass plus it also grants access to other great resorts across the region. (Details: https://www.epicpass.com/ passes/epic-local-pass.aspx). Three of Vermont’s majors are part of Alterra Mountain Company or partners with its IKON pass (Killington/Pico, Stratton and Sugarbush, see https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikonpass) which also gives skiers that much more flexibility and diversity.

was replaced with the four-person bubble chair from Jackson Gore area so it takes just 4 minutes, down from 12, to the top; meanwhile, JacksonGore has a new six-pack high-speed detachable express lift. Also, a new access trail was cut from the Jackson Gore base to improve flow around the mountain on less traveled trails. Okemo offers ski in/out luxury lodging at Jackson-Gore, and loads of activities including spa, pool, tubing, ice skating pavilion, and 16 restaurants. The Adventure Zone at Jackson Gore offers year-round activities including Sawyer’s Sweep Zipline Tour, Amp Energy Big Air Bag, and climbing wall. The Spring House Okemo Mountain Resort, in south-central Vermont, has become a self-contained resort with ski offers state-of-the-art fitness faciliin/out convenience and luxury amenities with Jackson-Gore. This year, a new six-pack high-speed ties sauna an oversized hot tub and lift and a new trail elevates the guest experience even more © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarand- family swimming pools with slides splash features and fountains. near.com (121 trails. 12 glades, 7 terrain Here’s what’s up at Vermont’s ranging in size from 1-to-4 bedrooms parks, half pipe on 667 acres with mountain resort destinations: are also available. a 2200-ft. vertical, accessed by 20 (86 trails, 10 terrain parks, 20 lifts lifts including nine quads, four highMount Snow Resort including 3 hi-speed quad and 1 six- speed quad and one six pack. Lift Mount Snow, located in southern pack bubble on 600 skiable acres, ticket sales are limited in peak holVermont and one of the most easily with 1700-ft vertical. mountsnow. iday periods; lift ticket is refundable reachable major ski resorts from the com, 802-448-6819) if plans change. Okemo.com, 802-228major metro areas, offers 600 acres 1600). of terrain. Mount Snow is known Okemo Mountain Resort for the most powerful snowmaking Okemo Resort, in south central Stowe Mountain Resort system in East – capable of taking 100 Vermont, has a well-deserved repStowe is celebrating its 85th acres from bare to skiable in a mere utation as a family resort, and is anniversary all season long with 30 hours. also known for snow quality, great events on the mountain and online. Stay slopeside at the deluxe Grand grooming and variety of trails to suit Among the improvements, expanSummit Resort Hotel with 197 rooms, every ability (and some of the best sion of Adventure Zones and glades spa, health club, outdoor heated pool, skiing for intermediates). We love along Stowe’s best intermediate teroutdoor jacuzzi, dining, shops, and Okemo’s homey charm and intimacy. rain, a new high-speed quad on Mt. complimentary valet. Snow Lake This year skiers will benefit from a Mansfield and new high speed lifts Lodge is a comfortable, affordable “transformational” lift upgrade - the on Spruce, RFID technology tick92 room lodge (retro). Condo units mid-mountain, fixed-grip triple chair Continued on next page

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ets and gates, an inter-mountain transfer gondola connecting Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak, the 312-room hotel and spa, Stowe Mountain Lodge, a new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center at Spruce Peak. (116 trails, 6 glades, 3 terrain parks on 468 skiable acres with a 2360-ft vertical, accessed by 13 lifts including 3 Quads, 3 Hi-Speed Quad, and 2 Gondolas, plus 45 acres of Nordic skiing; snowshoeing; ski in/out lodging, 10 restaurants; pool, hot tub, spa/wellness center, plus dog sledding, Sleigh Rides, Ice/Rock Climbing.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort

Smugglers’ Notch Resort, in northern Vermont, practically invented the family ski holiday and still has a reputation as “America’s Family Resort” for being tops in family programming and activities all day long and into the night. Smugglers’ offers award-winning children’s programs (with children as young as 2 ½ being introduced to skiing), full day camps for kids to learn how to ski while parents spend the day on the trails, nearly 15-miles of snowshoeing and cross country trails, swimming, ice skating, a Fun Zone 2.0 with a rock climbing wall, a Ninja Warrior Course, enormous inflatables, an arcade, laser tag, and a section for younger ones to play. There is also snow tubing, and snowshoeing; eight pools and four waterslides; guided hiking and a zip line canopy tour.

Smuggs is a self-contained resort you never need to drive (there is even a shuttle to take you around) or leave the resort. (78 trails, 8 lifts, the highest vertical drop in Northern Vermont at 2,610 feet, and more than 300 inches of natural snow annually. There are multiple terrain parks and 1,000 acres of skiing and riding. 4323 Vermont Route 108 South, Jeffersonville VT 05464, 800-419-4615, 802-332-6854 www.smuggs.com

Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton Mountain, an Alterra resort and part of the IKON pass (access to 47 resorts around the world), is home to “the great snow guarantee.” A self-contained resort, it offers 99 trails, 160+ acres of glades, 670+ acres of terrain, top-ranked terrain parks, Southern Vermont’s tallest peak, a 2003-ft vertical, the fastest fleet of lifts in the East, convenient lodging, slopeside village, training and fitness center, spa and a full slate of winter and summer events and activities. (5 Village Lodge Rd, Stratton Mountain, VT 05155, Stratton. com, 1-800-STRATTON)

Killington Resort

Killington, known as the “Beast of the East,” is the largest ski resort in New England, legendary for having the longest season (into June). Killington, with seven distinct mountain areas, has 155 trails, 16 glades, six terrain parks and half pipe on 1509 skiable acres, the second highest peak in the state at 4241 feet and a whopping 3050ft vertical drop, serviced by 22 lifts including two express gondolas and a

high-speed six person bubble chair. Killington is known for hosting a jam-packed schedule of bands, festivals, and competitions such as the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, Bike & Brew and Outerbike. Off-mountain activities include tubing, dinner excursions to the Ledgewood Yurt, snowmobile tours, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, spa treatments, shopping and more than 100 restaurants and bars in the region. Killington (and Pico) are both partners in the IKON Pass program (up to 7 days combined) (killington.com, 800621-6867).

Pico Mountain

Pico Mountain, has an altogether different feel from its sister mountain, Killington. Pico is a self-contained resort with a very calm, relaxing vibe, ski in/out lodging accessing 58 trails on 468 skiable acres serviced by seven lifts, including two high-speed detachable quads, and an impressive vertical drop of 1,967 feet. All the trails converge back to the base area, so it is easy to stay connected with friends and family throughout the day. There is also an indoor pool in a recreation center (73 Alpine Dr, Mendon, VT 05701, 866-667-7426, picomountain. com)

Sugarbush Resort

Sugarbush, also an Alterra resort and part of the IKON pass, brings some of the flavor of western skiing to the East. The resort offers 111 trails on 581 skiable acres spread across two mountains—Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen—

connected by the Slide Brook Express chairlift (what a ride!) and a shuttle bus. Other activities include ice/rock climbing, spa/wellness center, pool and hot tub. (Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive, Warren, VT 05674, 802-552-4007, sugarbush.com) New this year at Sugarbush is the $2.5 million, 4,000-square foot Vermont Adaptive Sports Center at Mount Ellen. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports promotes independence and furthers equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational opportunities including alpine skiing and snowboarding in winter; kayaking, canoeing, sailing, cycling, hiking, rock climbing, tennis, horseback riding in summer. More than 400 volunteers serve clients of all abilities with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities from all over the world, regardless of ability to pay, in three winter programming locations in Vermont - Pico Mountain at Killington; Sugarbush Resort in Warren; and Bolton Valley Resort in Bolton. Summer programs are provided state-wide. For more information, visit www.vermontadaptive.org. Vermont COVID testing sites are free and open to everybody so visitors who need to get tested before going back to work or travel, can get negative result before returning home. More information at SkiVermont.com. _________________________________ © 2021 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com.

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Storm Damaged Trees BY JEFF RUGG

Question: The recent storm winds blew lots of small dead branches off my soft maple. Should the tree be pruned? I did not think the tree was dying, but now I am wondering how healthy it is. Answer: Silver maples, honey locusts and many other trees will lose a lot of small branches during a storm. Mostly these are the small interior branches that stopped getting enough sunlight over the years and the tree cut them off from access to the sap. Their death is a normal part of the life of a tree. Many stay on the tree for several years until a storm blows them off. If any of the branches were bigger than an inch or so in diameter, it would be good to have the stubs that were left on the tree trimmed so that they do not allow water into the trunk. Large branches can leave large wounds that cause the trunk to rot and then the tree falls over in such high winds.

If only small branches fell, then next spring look at the tree and you will see more small dead branches. Any time of the year is a good time to remove dead wood from a tree. A large number of branches falling from one tree may mean it is overdue to be thinned out so that more light makes it through to the inside. Large branch pruning should be done this winter. Any large stubs and any branches that are not fully broken, but are hanging on, should be removed. Hire a licensed arborist to clean up storm-damaged trees. I have seen trees being topped by ignorant tree pruning companies. Cutting off the ends of every branch on the top of a tree results in more maintenance and less safety. It creates the weakest possible branch attachment, the exact kind that breaks apart in storms. Question: One of the three large trunks of our Bradford pear split off during the storm. How do we fix the remainder of the trunk? Answer: It may not be possible to save

the tree. Some trees have very narrow branch angles, and they are very hard to save when a large piece splits off from the main trunk. The first thing to do is clean up the wound to see how much trunk is left in good condition. Use a knife or saw to trim the ragged edges of the wound. Remove as little as possible of the good wood. Do not coat the wound with any black stuff or paint; research shows that all these coverings slow the healing process. The remaining trunks may need to be bolted together for support. This will require drilling a hole through the trunks. A threaded rod is run through the holes. Nuts and washers at each end hold the trunks together. Cables higher up that have adjustable nuts also offer support for narrow trunks. The bolts and cables are very useful to prevent trunks from splitting. An arborist should be hired to install these devices. Putting them in the wrong location could split the trunks.

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Making New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 BY CLAIRE LYNCH Last year I was talking to my niece, Kylie, about her New Year’s resolutions and she mentioned the most popular ones: eating in a healthier way, losing weight, joining a gym class and exercising more even if she can’t get to her gym class. Then she added one that surprised me a bit. She and her husband, Josh, were making a commitment to rescue a dog from an animal shelter. When I followed up with them a few months later, I discovered that in January they had adopted a Border Collie mix that their three kids, Chuck, Danny and Alex decided to name Hero. In June they went back to the same shelter in their home state of Virginia and chose to adopt a Great Pyrenees mix, a female they later named Fluffy. It struck me as a funny name for a dog but when I saw Fluffy’s face, and the hair all over her body, she looks very fluffy indeed. She’s got the sweet, smiling face of a Great Pyrenees dog and its gentle disposition. Fluffy was an 11-week-old puppy when they took her into their family. She was small compared to Hero but even as a puppy she had the large paws and long legs of a Great Pyrenees. Great Pyrenees dogs are calm and well-mannered and historically they’ve been known to be loyal guardians of their families. The experts say that these dogs are usually affectionate and trustworthy - and they will do their best to protect their family and their territory if a situation comes up. I thought it was great that Kylie and Josh had adopted two dogs from a rescue organization what a great New Year’s resolution. My other niece, Kathleen, and her husband Paul, have three kids: Mary, Nick and Elle. They live outside Charlotte, NC, and each New Year’s Eve they sit around their kitchen table talking about what each of them has chosen for resolutions. Kathleen knows that individually each person has tossed around various ideas but deciding can be hard. And a New Year’s resolution should be challenging but not impossibly hard. Mary, who’s 13, has played the piano for a few years and she chose to step it up and master a song that she’s been avoiding because it’s definitely challenging. Mary said, “I’m comfortable playing some basic and intermediate

songs - and my piano teacher is happy with my progress - but we both know that with some work, I can play a difficult song. I’ll practice and try out a good one and if I get to where I want to be, I’ll even give the family a mini concert.” Nick, 11, said that basketball is his favorite sport but he’s decided to try baseball in the spring - just to spread his horizons. “I like being on the basketball court and have lots of friends there,” Nick said, “but who knows? Maybe I’ll have fun being on a Little League team. I like taking a bat and hitting a baseball when dad and I play so I’ll try it. That’s my New Year’s resolution for next year.” Elle, 9, had a hard time making up her mind but with some coaching from her mom and dad, she said, “I’ve always wanted to make pottery.” Mary and Nick laughed along with their parents then Kathleen explained, “Actually New Year’s resolutions are meant to be a challenge like doing your chores around the house more responsibly or keep your room clean every day - not just to pick up a hobby.” Not one to be thrown off track, Elle shot back, “For me doing pottery and using a kiln would be a challenge. I’ve never done it before and my friend, Leslie, has done it and says it’s fun. Well, she says it’s challenging and fun at the same time.” Elle’s brother and sister smiled while Kathleen said, “Okay, I see your point. You can try pottery and I bet you’ll come home with some very nice vases, mugs and plates for all of us.” Happy with her mom’s answer, Elle sipped her hot chocolate with mini marshmallows thoughtfully. Pleased with her New Year’s resolution, she was eager to start her classes and determined to do a good job with her pottery. Before watching the New Year’s Eve festivities on TV, Paul said that he decided on a New Year’s resolution for the whole family. Living near Charlotte, they could drive to a special attraction in the “Queen City.” First he told them why Charlotte is called that it’s named in honor of the wife of King George III, Charlotte of Mecklenburg. And Charlotte is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. The kids nodded, understanding, but Kathleen encouraged Paul to move along from the his-

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tory lesson and say what attractions he had in mind. “I’ve chosen a few different places and we can decide together where we’ll go first,” Paul said. “Next year we can choose another place to go visit. There’s the Discovery Place Science which is a hands-on museum for kids, the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Canoeing or kayaking would be done in the summer, obviously. Plus there are restaurants where you can have high tea. You dress up, choose your tea, eat little, bitty sandwiches then have your choice of dessert.” Nick rolled his eyes at the thought of going to a high tea service - “it sounds too fancy for me,” he said - but it interested the girls. As a family they decided to spend a large part of a day at the Discovery Place Science and it was settled. Not only would they have a good trip but each year they would do something different. Paul added something about getting into his exercise program and stick-

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ing to it so he could get trimmer and Kathleen was going to take up meditating. Happy New Year! What’s your New Year’s resolution?

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A Big, Dumb Jerk Takes a Tumble! BY TOM MARGENAU I recently shared a humorous story about a trip I took to Poland in the 1990s to train some of their Social Security officials on how we handled information outreach to American citizens about our Social Security programs. I received so much positive feedback on that column. Here is a typical example: “I have been a faithful reader of your column for many years. I have learned so much about Social Security. But it’s nice to get a break once in a while from all the details about that complicated program and read some of your human-interest stories. Keep them coming!” Well, it’s the holiday season and maybe we can take another little break from all the nitty-gritty details of Social Security, and I can share another funny story with you. This story takes place around Christmastime in 1997. My family and I had just moved to San Diego, California -- where I was in charge of public-affairs activities for the Social Security Administration in that part of the country. In addition to being the frontman for the SSA with local media outlets, that also meant I’d be running around town giving speeches to various community groups about Social Security and conducting retirement seminars with local employers. To set the scene for this story, I must tell you two things. First: We had moved to San Diego from gritty old Baltimore. And prior to that, we had lived and worked in many cold and wintry northern cities. So, moving to Southern California, where every day would be sunny and 72 degrees, was like a dream come true. And second, at the time, my mother was in failing health and I was planning a holiday season trip back to her home in Wisconsin. Before I took the trip, I thought it would be a good idea to make a little video for my mom to give her a taste of life in San Diego. I knew she would never be physically able to come visit. So, I rented a video camera. It was a big, bulky piece of equipment. (This was before cellphones became cameras and video recorders.) I took some shots of our family and home life. But I also went all around San Diego making little video clips. One morning, I had gone to the Social Security office in Pacific Beach, a coastal San Diego neighborhood, to give a training class to the office employees. After that, I had a lunchtime speech scheduled at a Rotary Club in downtown San Diego. After I finished the training class, I had some time to kill before I had to leave for the speech. Knowing I’d have this extra time, I had brought along the camera. So, off I went to the Pacific Beach boardwalk, which was just a couple blocks from the Social Security office. And there I stood on a bluff overlooking the ocean, taking panoramic shots of everything there

was to see. I knew my mom would be impressed. I was slowly walking backward, and I was panning from one side of the coast to the other. And I was doing a running commentary on all the sights we were looking at. Then I panned along the boardwalk to show all the people who were out on such a pretty day. (I still wasn’t used to the fact that hundreds of people were at the beach in the middle of December!) As I panned the boardwalk, in my lens viewer I suddenly spotted the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. She was young. She was blonde. She was perfectly tanned. And she was wearing a rather skimpy bikini. She looked like one of those models from the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. And she was running along the boardwalk toward me. I was transfixed. Even though this was supposed to be a travelogue for my 85-year-old mother, I couldn’t keep my camera off the gorgeous goddess! I followed her as she slowly ran toward me, keeping her in perfect focus as she approached. And again, all the while, I am slowly backing up. And just as she approached me, I tripped. I thought I was on a path with no obstacles, but I had backed right into a small cement bench along the ocean bluff. But to say I “tripped” is to put it very mildly. Actually, I was falling backward, uncontrollably, just as she ran by. As I was falling, I pivoted my body so that I wouldn’t land on my back; I also was trying to protect the expensive camera I had rented. I started to put out my hands to break my fall. But that never happened. What broke my fall was my head! It slammed with a BANG right onto the concrete boardwalk! For a short while, things were just a blur. I must have blacked out. But I did so for only a few seconds. I remember lifting my head off the concrete and slowly focusing on an odd shape that was blowing gently by me along the boardwalk. It was a bloody red blob of skin, about the size of a quarter, with some hairs sticking out of it. What could that be? I felt the top of my forehead and my hand came back a bloody mess. What was blowing in the breeze beside me was a piece of my scalp! Fortunately, a Florence Nightingale came to my aid. And it wasn’t the gorgeous blonde in the bikini. I’m sure she had a good chuckle, and maybe a “That serves you right, you big, dumb jerk” grin on her face as she passed by my mangled body. Instead, my savior was a nice 70-ish-year-old woman who helped me to the bench I had just fallen over. She had some water and used a hankie from her purse to help clean me up. As I slowly regained my senses, I realized there were a lot of contusions and abrasions, but no bones were broken and there really was no pain. But I was a bloody mess. My head wound was not deep, and the bleeding stopped quickly. But I had several

bad scrapes on my knees and elbows. My khaki dress slacks and blue shirt were torn and bloodstained! After maybe 10 minutes of intensive beachside care, I thanked the nice old lady. I just barely had time to get to a nearby drugstore where I bought antiseptic ointment and some bandages. I sat in my car and did an amateurish first aid job on my many cuts and bruises. I knew I didn’t have time to get home and change before my speech. I made it downtown

just in time. So, picture a room full of some of San Diego’s top business leaders. And at the podium, there was a guy who looked like he just survived a bomb blast! Fortunately, I was able to wow them with my Social Security presentation, so they were mostly able to ignore my pitiful appearance! Oh, by the way: The camera survived the crash, and so did the film it conContinued on next page

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Going forward, will renting be more to your advantage? BY PHILIP A. RAICES

bserving current prices of housing as well as the cost of renovating and upgrading older homes and those places that have been neglected and in need of TLC, could renting could be your best path to pursue in 2022? It all depends upon your specific financial and personal situation. There are many questions to be asking yourself, one being will you be staying put at least 5 years in the place you want to purchase? Will all the tax deductions, potential appreciation, costs to own, lifestyle, current and future financial position be strong enough with your job and/or business? For the past 18 months the Covid pandemic unfortunately has had a huge devastating impact on earnings. Many jobs and businesses, especially restaurants, travel, and hospitality were shut down and many closed forever. Those that had bought homes in 2019 were affected tremendously and could not have possibly anticipated what was coming down the pike. How many homeowners had at least 6-12 months worth of additional savings to weather the pandemic storm that would throw a financial curveball to their job and/ or business? This should always be a standard item on the list of crucial things to consider when buying unless your job or business is guaranteed, which most are not! Those that went into the purchasing mode on a shoestring with the Covid hysteria and being safe with the lure of the historically lowest rates drew many to leave major cities for more space with the ability to work from home. However, as mortgage bailouts and forbearance programs are ending, foreclosures surged 32% in the 3rd quarter and are 67% higher than the 3rd quarter of 2020 as per CNBC. But due to greater increased equity accumulation in the majority of properties

over the last 10 years, this provides options to either work out something with their lender or consider selling. For those that are considerably astute, smart, and disciplined investors, putting the difference between the costs of ownership, (mortgage, taxes, repairs, and upkeep, etc.) and renting into another type of investment e.g. consumer staple stocks, emerging markets abroad, metals,(silver or gold), cryptocurrencies or a business that they have worked in and are well versed in and have years of experience may potentially do better financially. The bottom line is it’s all about diversification and realizing your risk tolerances. I am not a certified financial planner or a CPA, so I cannot offer any advice. However, my suggestions should be discussed with your CFP or advisor and CPA who will provide guidance. Renting can provide the flexibility of being able to move, as long as a shortterm lease is signed or if you are not concerned with leaving before your lease is up. However, the landlord would have legal grounds to try to collect the additional rent due as per the lease. The halt to evictions and foreclosure actions for millions was supposed to expire at the end of Dec 2021, but President Biden has extended the moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until January 31, 2022, and maybe further extended for those who have a lease assuming that they qualify after filling out a CDC Eviction Declaration Form and provide it to their landlord. The form certifies that you have been specifically impacted by the Covid-19

Pandemic and have pursued all other remedies to no avail. There are also income requirements for single renters who have earned less than $99,000 ($198,000 for couples) in 2020 or received a stimulus payment. Also, renters who were not required to report income in 2019 to the Internal Revenue Service were also exempt from eviction and foreclosure. Here is a link to a site that will provide an enormous amount of clarity and information as to available options on forbearance, foreclosure actions, and evictions: https:// themortgagereports.com/69687/caresact-mortgage-forbearance-endingwhat-to-dos A survey done with the major banks and lenders revealed that they are not considering foreclosure actions after forbearance ends. They are also aware that so many have positive equity in their homes and will not abandon and leave their homes, as they did in the implosion of the market in 2008. have The majority of homeowners have a viable option to sell as opposed to going through a foreclosure action, which can only start when 120 days in arrears on payments. Renting or staying where you are just may be the only viable option for you as prices have increased beyond the reach of many. As prices continue to rise, but maybe only by single digits over the next 1-2 years, more will continue to leave the expensive markets, like NY to other states, like Florida and Texas where the cost of living is considerably less especially with no State income tax and where other locales provide the benefits of a lower cost of living and a more stress-free lifestyle for millennial and Generation

Z groups. Happy New Year to all my clients and friends and to a happier, healthier and lucrative 2022. Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home. You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

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A Big, Dumb Jerk Takes a Tumble! Continued from previous page tained. That evening, I gave my wife a preview of my nice travelogue of San Diego scenes that ended with a picturesque overview of the Pacific Ocean and people walking and jogging along a boardwalk. And just as a gorgeous bikini-clad blonde comes into sharp focus, the camera suddenly lurches upward and sideways and then down -- and then the film goes blank! And my wife, looking at my battle scars, echoed the sentiments of the boardwalk beauty when she said, “That

serves you right, you big, dumb jerk!” I hope you got a little chuckle out of that story. And next week, I promise we’ll get back to some serious Social Security issues!

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look

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BY TRACY BECKERMAN “We’re going to eat more kale in 2022,” I said to my husband. He looked at me morosely. “Why? What did I do?” “What?” I said. “Nothing.” “Then why are we going to eat more kale?” “Because it’s good for you,” I said. “So is kelp,” he said. “But I don’t want to eat that, either.” I frowned at him. I had no idea why he was so biased against kale. Kale didn’t taste bad. In fact, in a recent survey of the top 20 most hated vegetables, kale was No. 19 ... much less unpopular than Brussels sprouts, which clocked in at formidable No. 1 and had a 98% yuck rating. Even people who don’t eat vegetables said they hated Brussels sprouts, so that should tell you everything you need to know about Brussels sprouts.

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Even my dog, who would eat anything, including dirt and slugs, would not eat a Brussels sprout if it fell on the floor. Personally, I happen to like Brussels sprouts, and kale, so I’m not sure what that says about my husband and me other than, perhaps, opposite vegetable haters attract. Up until just a few years ago, I’d never even heard of kale. When it came to dark green leafy vegetables, I was firmly on Team Spinach. Then, all of a sudden, everyone started talking about superfoods, like quinoa and kale, and how eating them could make you feel better, live longer, see through walls, and pick up a car with one hand. You could get kale salads, kale smoothies and even kale cookies, which, even I’ll admit, is a sin against Keebler. Social media said kale was the new dandelion greens, which didn’t mean much to me since I don’t routinely graze in my

backyard. Eventually, though, I got on the kale-wagon and decided to add more kale to my diet. I was ambivalent about the taste, but my husband was not. He hated it. Detested it. Loathed it! And this was coming from a guy who once tasted our dog’s dinner to make sure it hadn’t gone bad. We’d actually been down this newfood road once before. Years ago, I tried to introduce tofu into our diet. My husband refused to believe it was a food item and tried to convince me that it was actually used to grout tile. Meanwhile, back at gross food central, I wondered how I could get my husband on board with eating more kale. I thought maybe I could hide it in his food the way I used to chop up spinach for the kids and put it in their macaroni and cheese. So, I looked online for a kale reci-

pe and found one for a “Hearty Kale Salad.” I read through the instructions and then stopped at step three, which told me to massage the kale. Massage the kale? Did I have to take it to a spa? Would I have to spring for a facial for it, too? I scoffed and slammed my laptop shut. If anyone was going to get a massage, it was going to be me after having to deal with all this kale nonsense.

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Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. COPYRIGHT 2021 CREATORS.COM

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Brightest Stars of the Year BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of December 26, 2021 - January 1, 2022

If you haven’t been stargazing for a while, you might be surprised to step outdoors under a dark sky to see the stars rising in the east during late December. You may often hear astronomers refer to the winter sky as the most brilliant of the year. What we mean, of course, is that the stars appear much more dazzling during the Northern Hemisphere winter than during any other season of the year. Folks tend to think that the stars shine so brilliantly at this time of year because the weather is so cold and crisp and that this somehow makes the stars appear brighter, but there’s actually a more fundamental reason for the stars’ brilliance: The winter night sky contains more bright stars than it does during any other season. It really is as simple as that. Each season of the year features its own collection of stars and constellations; the springtime and autumn skies contain relatively few bright stars, and the summertime sky features the magnificent band of the Milky Way arching overhead. But the winter sky ... oh, man, that is something else! Just a few hours after dark during late December, January and February,

step outside and you’ll be able to find eight of the 25 brightest stars in all the heavens. The most dazzling, of course, is Sirius--the main star in Canis Major, the great dog. This week can now find this sparkling gem low in the southeastern sky shortly after dark. It may appear to twinkle wildly as it rises over the horizon; this occurs because its low elevation means its light must pass through a greater column of turbulent air on its way to our eyes than when it’s higher in the sky. Sirius is the most brilliant star in all the heavens (except, of course, for the sun!) It outshines number two -Capella, in Auriga, the charioteer -- by more than four times. You’ll easily spot Capella high in the east-northeastern sky after dark this month. It is the brightest star in a pentagon-shaped grouping that is much easier to trace than a charioteer. Following Capella are, in order of decreasing brightness, Rigel (marking the southwestern corner of Orion, the hunter), Procyon (in Canis Minor, the lesser dog), reddish Betelgeuse (the northeastern-most corner of Orion), Aldebaran (the brightest in Taurus, the bull), Pollux (in Gemini, the twins), and Castor (also in Gemini). If seeing so many bright stars in the sky isn’t impressive enough for you, just wait until mid-January. You’ll have another brilliant celestial object to add to the collection, one that’s consider-

ably brighter than all these stellar gems combined. I’m referring to, of course, the moon. The advantage of this brilliant winter sky is that one doesn’t need to venture far off into the wilderness to see it. Even urban stargazers can easily enjoy the display right from home. If, however, you decide to travel to a dark-sky site for your stargazing this

winter, you’ll need to bundle up and take some warm liquids with you. I promise that your extra effort will be rewarded by the glittering stars that make up this magnificent wintertime night sky. Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2021 CREATORS.COM

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sausages to a big plate, slice each into thirds for easier serving, and cover to keep warm. In the 4 tablespoons olive oil same pan, in the oil left from the sausages, fry 8 spicy or sweet Italian sausages the bell peppers over high heat until just brown, (1 1⁄2 to 2 pounds total) about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced sausages. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced oil to the pan, reduce heat to medium. When the 1 medium onion, sliced oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, 6 cloves garlic, thickly sliced 2 tablespoons of the parsley, and rosemary until 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes the onion is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the 4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley wine, stirring gently to dislodge any browned bits 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary from the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking to 1⁄2 cup white wine reduce liquid by half, for about 3 to 4 minutes. 1 14 1⁄2-ounce can Italian-style stewed Add tomatoes, salt and pepper, and cook until tomatoes, drained and chopped; juice nearly dry, about 7 to 8 minutes. Return the saureserved sages and peppers to the pan, and add the reserved 1⁄2 teaspoon salt tomato juice, stirring to incorporate. Bring to a 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper boil, then simmer, stirring often, until the sausages are cooked through and the sauce has thickIn a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the ened, about 15 minutes. olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is Serve with homemade or pre-purchased polenhot, brown the sausages on all sides. Remove the ta.

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

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Heart Ornaments

Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month! For the month of January, the ornaments will be hearts, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in February. Registration begins Tuesday, January 18 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Completed ornaments must be returned by January 27 to the Library. Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Computer Animation with Sharper Training Solutions

Learn how to use your computer to create web-based computer animation during the program Computer Animation with Sharper Training Solutions on Saturday, January 29, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.! In this hands-on class, create and edit animated GIFs, stick figures and much more. Students may bring a new external flash drive to save their work. Prerequisites: Good computer skills. Registration begins Tuesday, January 18 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

December YA Book Picks

Looking for something to read to kick-off the New Year? Then check out one of the following books on our December Monthly Reading List: • “The Ice House” by Monica Sherwood (Grades 5–12) (Fantasy): To escape the grief plaguing their homes after being trapped for months due to a climate disaster, Louisa and Luke build a massive snow fort that unexpectedly sends them on a mission to restore the universe to its

rightful order. • “American Jaguar: Big Cats, Biogeography, and Human Borders” by Elizabeth Webb (Grades 7–9) (Nonfiction): A look at the human impact on jaguars living along the United States-Mexico border and how the two countries are working together in order to protect the animal and its kingdom. • “The Nobleman’s Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks” by Mackenzi Lee (Grades 9–12) (Historical Fiction): In the final book of this series, a teenage Adrian Montague desperately seeks out Monty and Felicity – the older siblings he never knew he had. • “Sway With Me” by Syed M. Masood (Grades 7–12) (Romance): After his grandfather dies, Arsalan asks the step-daughter of a prominent matchmaker to find him a future life partner and get“s more than he bargained for. • “Briar Girls” by Rebecca Kim Wells (Grades 10–12) (Fantasy): When a mysterious girl offers her a bargain, Lena, who can kill with the touch of her skin, must choose who to trust and what is more important – freedom from her curse or power. Want more book suggestions? Check out the full December Book List on our website here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adultreading-lists/ Patrons can also find the list at the Library, so make sure to visit the Tweens and Teens Room to learn about the latest books! Plus, tweens and teens can earn community service for reading and reviewing the books listed above by joining our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https://www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teens-best-books2022-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www. gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Tuesday, January 4, 5 p.m.–6 p.m. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, December 28 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer 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.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, January 6, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meetup will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. Registration began Tuesday, December 28 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Teen Night: Arts & Crafts

Join us for the program Teen Night: Arts & Crafts on Wednesday, January 12, 6 p.m.–7 p.m. We'll have a variety of arts and crafts supplies for teens to use to make whatever they'd like. This program is for Tweens and Teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2021. Registration begins Tuesday, January 4 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Volunteer Program Reviewers Needed: Programs to Review in January

Become a Volunteer Program Reviewer and earn community service by participating in Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens programs! In order to receive community service, volunteers must participate in the program and then fill out an online survey reviewing the program within two weeks of attending the program. Each volunteer will receive community service credit for every completed survey they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. Surveys will be emailed to program registrants only after the program is completed and they have attended the program. To participate, volunteers must register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for each program they wish to attend separately. Below is a list of programs Tweens and Teens in Grades 6-12 (unless otherwise noted) can volunteer at

as a Volunteer Program Reviewer in January: Registration began December 28: • 1/6 at 4 p.m.: Teen Dungeons and Dragons Register online beginning January 4 at 10 a.m.: • 1/12 at 6 p.m.: Teen Night: Arts & Crafts Register online beginning January 18 at 10 a.m.: • 1/29 at 1:30 p.m.: Sharper Training Solutions: Computer Animation These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee: Volunteers Needed!

The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! Eligible books are those published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning this month and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service credit for both reading and writing reviews on new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used throughout the year will help the Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2022. There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read however many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings and can still participate by reading and providing feedback on recent Young Adult books. If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweensteens-best-books-2022-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

December Book List for Tweens and Teens

Looking for book recommendations? Not sure what to read next? Stop by the Tweens and Teens room to check out this month’s book list for the most recent books for tweens and teens! Each month, the Young Adult Department will compile a list of recent books with the most buzz and best reviews. Tweens and teens can earn community service for reading and reviewing the books on each month’s list by joining our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2022-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/. The December Book List is available on our website here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/youngadult-reading-lists/ Patrons can also find the list at the Library, so make sure to visit the Tweens and Teens Room to learn about the latest books!

Best Teens and Tweens Books of 2021

The Young Adult Department has compiled a list of some of the best books

for Teens and Tweens published in 2021! The list includes books for Grades 4-7 and books for Grades 8-12 and features some of the most critically acclaimed and popular books published this year. The book list is available on the Library’s website here: https://www. gardencitypl.org/young-adult-reading-lists/ The list is also available at the Library, so make sure to visit the Tweens and Teens Room to see the best books of 2021! Want to help us compile next year's list? Join our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! Tweens and teens can earn community service for reading and reviewing the books on each month’s list by joining our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2022-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/.

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed

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 books and media in the YA collection as well as digital content, such as ebooks and audiobooks, available on Nassau Digital Doorway. There might be a book you've already read in our physical or digital collection that you can write a review on! • Browse the physical collection here: http://encore.alisweb.org/ • Browse the digital 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.

Follow 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 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-adult-department/contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with 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 entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2021. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.

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Friday, December 31, 2021 The Garden City News

11-year-old donates $5K to GC non-profit agency BY GARY SIMEONE Christmas came early for the Family & Children’s Association, as the Garden City nonprofit organization received a $5,000 donation from a local inventor. The inventor was eleven-year-old Mia Monzidelis of Bellmore. who created the “Power Pony,” a zoom powered engine for kids. “I knew the Monzidelis family, and Mia was blown away by our mission and what we do here at the FCA,” said Craig Pinto, vice president and CFO at FCA. “She is the youngest person on our giving tree and her donation is greatly appreciated and will help support our five divisions and thirty plus programs.” Pinto said that he previously knew Mia’s father, Chris, from a scholarship breakfast that was held at the center in June. “He had stayed in touch with us and gotten Mia on board with what we do here. We traditionally don’t have a matching donor, but her donation helped us out of the gates with the money we need to raise each year for our many programs and initiatives.” He said that outside of govern-

ment help, which provides the organization with the majority of their funding, individual fundraising is a big contributor. “All of the money raised goes into our multiple children’s mental health and wellness programs, addiction treatment centers, senior and respite care and prevention and family support services,” said Pinto. Mia’s invented the Power Pony when she was six years old, and has sold nearly 5,000 units nationwide since August. The little girl’s creation comes complete with bells, whistles and flashing LED lights mounted on a motor operated rideable horse. “When I first learned of her invention and the volume she has sold, I was truly blown away,” said Pinto. “I know she’s become famous in her own right with appearances on the Kelly Clarkson Show and with Chrissy Teigen.” He said that he plans to honor Mia at the organization’s first LI Women’s philanthropy breakfast which is scheduled for March 31, 2022. Mia will be one of three honorees who will receive the Rising Star in Philanthropy Award.

Craig Pinto, vice president and CFO at the Family and Children's Association, accepts a donation of $5,000 from Mia Monzidelis.

Field trip takes German classes back in time

Students in the German program at Garden City High School and Middle School traveled to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for a firsthand look at the Historic German Moravian Settlement. The settlement was founded in 1741 and at the site, guides dressed in clothing typically worn by Moravians in the 1700s to show students the buildings in which the settlers lived, worked and worshipped. After the tour, the students made a small stop in a town bookstore for hot cocoa, candies and unique gifts. They spent time enjoying the Christkindlmarkt, an outdoor German Christmas market housed in several heated tents where traditional German food, beverages and holiday crafts from the U.S. and Germany are sold. The field trip to Bethlehem is a favorite outing for German students and creates for a memorable experience each December.

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Village Offices will be closed on Friday, December 31, 2021 in observance of New Year’s. Offices will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

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Chamber welcomes physical therapy practice

Chamber Director Dennis Donnelly and board members Patricia Aprigliano and John Wilton joined New York Physical Therapy & Wellness owners as Dr. Gregory Apostle, clinical director, cuts the ribbon. He is also joined by friends, family and staff.

New Years Wk Sanitation Collection

There is regular Sanitation collection this week. Also, as a reminder, the Village does recycle cardboard. Residents can place their cardboard at the curb on rubbish day and the Village crews will pick up the cardboard. You can also bring the cardboard to the Municipal Service Yard (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) with a permit which can be obtained at Village Hall and put in the appropriate bin.

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On Thursday, December 9 the Garden City Chamber welcomed new Chamber member NY Physical Therapy & Wellness with a ribbon cutting at their spacious office located at 520 Franklin Avenue, Ste. 224. NY Physical Therapy & Wellness is a multipurpose healthcare practice that provides a unique experience for

their patients suffering from pain or in need of rehabilitation related to surgical intervention. They have over 100 years of combined clinical experience in 15 locations across Long Island, Queens, and the Bronx. They provide comprehensive, individualized care with specialized techniques to patients suffering from a variety of conditions.

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Chamber board members Salvatore Ferrara, Patricia Aprigliano, John Appelt, co-owners Josephine Noto and Elaine Bezold and Chamber Past President Michael Ventre at the ribbon cutting.

On Wednesday, December 1, the Garden City Chamber welcomed its new member, Red Hots Spa at the Garden City Hotel, with a ribbon cutting. Co-owners Elaine Bezold and Josephine Noto greeted Chamber board members, friends and guests to their grand opening celebration, where an array of hors d’oeuvres and drinks were provided. Co-owners Elaine Bezold and Josephine Noto created their luxury spa brand to synergistically blend the best results-driven spa treatments with the owners’ favorite instant gratification beauty rituals. Each offering was handpicked to create a menu based around the symbols of the intoxicating color RED… the color of physical energy. It symbolizes action, grounding, confidence, courage and change. The offerings at the spa range from skin altering facials and stress busting massages to spa parties, special events and couples retreats. Red Hots Spa is located on the lower level of the Garden City Hote.

Life’s WORC holds holiday celebration

Life’s WORC, a Garden City-based organization dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism held its Family Center for Autism Holiday Party on Saturday, December 18 at the Nassau County Bar Association facility in Mineola. The guests were treated to a wonderful evening of fun, festivities, great food and music. They can thank certain members of the local community that once again showed their support and holiday spirit by generously lending their time and providing generous. Among those to be thanked are: Cardinali Bakery, which not only provided cookies for the party but its owner, Agostino (“Auggie”) Mauro played Santa; Greg Bavaro of Garden City Pizza, which donated pizzas for the party; Koffi Singleton, who provided gifts for the guests; Stephanie Goldberg of HUB; Life’s WORC’s Board Members, Ron Aghassi and Ed O’Donnell; volunteers Dawn Del Mastro along with her children, Dylan and Alex, and Esquire Caterers, the caterers for the venue. According to Life’s WORC’s Director of Development Tina Moreno, “The Family Center for Autism holiday party was a huge success in no small part due to the support and generosity of some of our favorite local businesses. Despite this busy time of year and the challenges they have experienced due to the pandemic, they stepped up for us and showed the true spirit of the holiday season. We are very thankful to them as well as our board members and volunteers who contributed to making our party a joyous and festive experience.”

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Garden City Senior Center is Open

Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Senior Center is now open. Our hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone visiting the Center is encouraged to wear a mask during their visit if not fully vaccinated.

Chi Kung Exercise and Meditation

Please join Andrea Albergo for chi kung, which is considered a beautiful, peaceful path for body, mind and spirit. Andrea will show how to create a peaceful body by combining movement, breathing and meditation. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. The six-week session will begin Thursday, January 27 and will be held at 1 p.m. at Garden City’s Senior Center. The price for the session is $ 36. To register this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Beginner Mah Jongg

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner mah jongg lessons to our seniors. This eight-week course will cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Friday,

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Intermediate Mah Jongg Lessons

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer intermediate mah jongg lessons those seniors who are comfortable with the basics of mah jongg and want to elevate their game. This eight week course will continue to hone your skills as you learn techniques to make your game better. The class will meet every Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. beginning Friday, January 7. The cost of this eight week class will be $80 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until all 16 spots are filled. PLEASE NOTE – An additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.

“Open Studio" for Seniors on Tuesdays

Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together to socialize and share your talents. The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 p.m. Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other interested seniors. Please note - you are responsible to clean up your area when you are finished.

Pickleball resumes again in St. Paul's Fieldhouse

Pickleball is now open in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse to Garden City resident adults. The sessions will be as follows: Tuesday through Friday – 9:30 to 11 am OR 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Play is drop in and rotate in on a first come, first served basis for Garden City residents only, no Non residents will be allowed at this time. The fee is $6 per person, payable per session by check or credit card only, no cash will be accepted. A resident may also purchase a five time pass for $25 or a ten time pass for $50. These passes may be purchased either at the door or at the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Senior Exercise with Felicia

Come join us for Senior Exercise with Felicia at the Garden City Senior Center! Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. In order to attend a class you must pre-register. You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 3858006. For a Monday class, you may call the Friday before. Space is limited.

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IN MEMORIAM

Alfred Bandierini

Alfred Bandierini of Garden City entered into eternal rest while surrounded by his family on December 27, 2021. He was born in Manhattan on September 21, 1932, the son of Renato and Ilva (Lippi) Bandierini. Fred served in the Navy, attended both St. John’s University and NYU, and earned his Master’s degree from Columbia University. As the Vice President of Control Data and Ticketron, he traveled the globe as he implemented lottery systems worldwide. Alfred loved his family before all. He lived by the mantra that he could not be happy unless his family was happy.

Alfred was married for 65 years to his first love, Ramona (Menditto) Bandierini. He was the beloved father to Janet Bandierini (Fex) and Kevin McAndrew, and Laura Bandierini (Wood); beloved grandfather to Jenna and Alex, Michael and Olivia, Christina and Matthew, and Thomas and Kate; proud and adoring great-grandfather to Ryder, Leni, and Lila. Alfred was pre-deceased by his sister, Julia. Alfred was a Frank Sinatra aficionado and could always be found dancing with Ramona, even if they were the only two on the dance floor. He loved to cook and his first-generation Italian skills in the kitchen were second to none. He was a great bowler, tennis player, and he loved to golf at his home club of North Hills or down in Highland Beach, Florida, where he spent winters. Alfred was a huge animal lover. He would always bring bread with him to feed the birds or the fish, and he had treats or table food ready for any dog who came his way. Alfred’s final moments were spent holding his family members’ hands in prayer with Summer Wind playing in the background, reminding his loved ones to always stick together and be there for each other. He then stated that he had done everything that he wanted to do in his life. A wake will be held Wednesday, December 29, from 3-8pm at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, NY. The funeral mass will take place at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, December 30, at 10am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue, https:// gimmeshelteranimalrescue.org.

Regina LoSardo

Regina “Gina” Elizabeth LoSardo, nee Kearney, passed peacefully with her family at her bedside on December 26, 2021 at the age of 62. Gina was the beloved wife of William “Bill” LoSardo and mother of Matthew (Alexandra) & Daniel (Avery). She is predeceased by her parents, John & Regina “Jean” (Schoen) Kearney, her brother, David, and her father & mother in-law, Dr. John & Virginia LoSardo. She was a dear

sister of John (Elaine), Anne (Kevin), Kathleen (Robert) & Sara (Peter), sisterin-law of John (Connie), Mary Ellen (the late Jack) & Peter (Leslie), and aunt to many nieces & nephews. Gina was a long-time resident of Garden City. She was born and raised in Bellmore, NY and West Simsbury, CT. She attended Marist College, where she met her husband, Bill. They moved to Kensington Road in Garden City in 1992 and spent 29 joyous years living in town with their family & friends. Gina was a successful financial advisor at Cetera Advisor Networks, where she was a trusted advisor & friend to her many clients. She was a long-time member of Atlantic Beach Club. She enjoyed the outdoors, tennis, cheering on her sons on the sports field, caring for her dogs, and spending quality time with her friends. Gina was adored by her family & friends and her incredible spirit & charisma will be missed by all. We all cherish the time that we enjoyed with her on Earth, and she will live forever in our hearts. Family & friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, January 4th from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anne’s Church in Garden City on Wednesday, January 5th at 10am and she will be laid to rest at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Old Westbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gina’s name may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to support breast cancer research.

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Mafalda Garges

Mafalda Garges (nee Zarro) born in Brooklyn to Buovo and Egilda (Petrone) Zarro passed away peacefully on December 22. Mafalda was predeceased by her

devoted and loving husband, William F. Garges (Bill). She was the youngest of eight children. A resident of Stewart Manor for 47 years, she was an active communicant of St. Anne's Church of Garden City. Mafalda was employed by the NYRA for over 25 years and retired in 1994 as the Executive Director of Guest Services. Bill and she enjoyed the winter season at their home in Ocean Ridge, Florida. She was an avid reader, loved listening to music and enjoyed going to concerts and the theater. She was predeceased by all her siblings; Julia (Phil) Mumolo, Florence (Pat) LaPenna, Ida Zarro, Michael (Lily) Zarro, Josephine (Richard) Libero, Leonore (Al) Hornung and Libby (Tony) Restaino, five nephews and a great nephew and niece. She is survived by nine caring nieces and nephews and their spouses, of whom she was very proud and treated them as if they were her own children. She is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews, as well as great great nieces and neph-

ews, all of whom she cherished. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Senior Ministry of The Church of St. Anne’s of Garden City,

NY. Funeral Services were entrusted to Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc. of Garden City.

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Marion Blumenthal Lazan, author of “Four Perfect Pebbles” and one of a dwindling number of remaining Holocaust survivors, visited The Waldorf School of Garden City on November 16 to share her experiences with the middle and high school students. The presentation held students and faculty in rapt attention as they listened to her story of survival, hope, and her plea for young people to continue to share these stories with future generations to ensure that atrocities like this never happen again to anyone. Her positive message of love and respect for all people was well received and her upbeat demeanor admirable after enduring such a horrific period in history. Marion recounted her early childhood living for over six years in refugee and transit camps as well as the prison camp Bergen-Belsen—the same camp where Anne Frank, her sister, and about 50,000 others died—in northwestern Germany. She barely remembers life before the camps, she only knew about the outside world from the stories her mother told her. Miraculously, while in the camps Marion never lost hope. Enduring malnutrition, cold, disease, and having no toys or creature comforts she invented games not only to occupy herself but to help her imagine an ending to her and her family’s suffering and imprisonment. In 1945 at the age of 10, after the camp was liberated, Marion, her mother, brother, and father were reunited and lived in Holland while they tried to acquire the paperwork to travel to the United States. Marion’s father, whose dream it was to immigrate to the U.S., unfortunately succumbed to typhus that he contracted in the camp, before this could happen. In 1948 Marion, her mother, and brother made their way to the United States and settled in Peoria, Illinois, where Marion quickly learned English, graduated from high school at age 16, fell in love, and married Nathanial Lazan at age 18. She went on to write a book, “Four Perfect Pebbles” in the form of a memoir and has dedicated her life to educating people about the Holocaust and journey of hope. The book was also made into a PBS documentary called“Marion’s Triumph” narrated by actor Debra Messing.

Marion Lazan with her husband, Nathanial, and students at the Waldorf School. “Each and everyone of us must do everything in our power to prevent such hatred, such distraction, and such terror from reoccurring. We can begin by having love and respect and tolerance and compassion towards one another regardless of religious beliefs, regardless of the color of our skin, regardless of national origin. This respect to one another must begin in our homes around the kitchen table or the dining room table– wherever we gather…” In the English curriculum, WSGC seniors have read several chapters from a textbook on the Holocaust published by Facing History and Ourselves where they focus on the decade or so prior to WWII and look at all the factors that allowed Hitler and the Nazi party to rise to power. Later they will read “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl, a deep exploration of Frankl’s own Holocaust experience,

and how he used said experiences to inform his own philosophies on life. In the past the class has also watched the film “Night and Fog,” a 1956 documentary by French director Alain Resnais made 10 years after the liberation of the concentration camps. The documentary focuses on the abandoned camps of Auschwitz and Majdanek and describes the lives of prisoners. Marion ended her talk by playing a song written about her experience after which several students stayed behind to ask additional questions. Marion and her husband Nathanial, a former U.S. Air Force pilot, were incredibly gracious with their time and stories and the school deeply appreciates their efforts and having the great opportunity for them to visit the school. This was an incredible experience for The WSGC students and employees, and one that will not be possible in the near future.

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L E G A L NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., to take action on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF CATHEDRAL CORP. for a variance of the provisions of Sections 99-2 and 200-55, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 5.0’ ft. high black chain link fence, along a 293.0’ ft. section of the Westerly (Rockaway Avenue) side plot line, and a 5.0’ ft. high 192.0’ ft. long section of the Southerly (Fourth Street) plot line, at the property known as 36 CATHEDRAL AVENUE (Lots 46, Block D, Map of Descriptive Parcel, R-20 district) the installation of which would; A. exceed the maximum allowable height of (4.0’) ft. B. cause (686.0’) of fencing to be as close as (5.0’), from the Rockaway Avenue and Fourth Street front plot lines, where (31.25’) and (40.0’) respectively, are permitted. Application # 2021-10778, plot plan filed with the Building Department. Adjourned at the November 16, 2021 meeting. 2. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. FRANK SCAROLA, as per the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, and a variance from section 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of a building permit for the construction and maintenance of an 12’ x 18’ in-ground pool, with 6’ fence; a 405 sq. ft. Pergola, over a 38 sq. ft. outdoor kitchen, and 136 sq. ft. lean- to, in the rear yard of the corner premises known as 61 STRATFORD AVENUE (Map of Country Club Estates, Block 15, Lot 1, R-8 district), the granting of which would; A. cause the required front accessory setback from Lee Road of (37.5’) to be reduced

to (32.0’) for the proposed outdoor kitchen, and to no less than (30.0’) for the Pergola. Building Department application # 2020-10786, Steven B. Affelt, R.A. Adjourned at the November 16, 2021 meeting. 3. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. DAVID GLICKSON for a variance of the provisions of 200-52.H of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a mechanical permit for a previously placed A/C compressor in the side yard, concealed by fencing; at the dwelling known as 50 PRESCOTT STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 5, Lot 57, R-6 district) the granting of which will: A. cause a freestanding A/C compressor unit to be maintained at (2.7’) to the adjoining property line, where (10.0’) is required. Building Department application # 2021-10491 Adjourned at the October 19, 2021 meeting. 4. APPEAL OF ERIC BRAXTON & THOMAEL JOANNIDIS for a variance of the provisions of Section 20015, 200-31, 200-46 and 20052.H of the Village Code, so as to allow the issue of a building permit for the erection of a 83 sq. ft. first floor front addition with a 34 sq. ft. portico, a 1,322 sq. ft. second floor addition, and a 33 sq. ft. rear open porch, at the dwelling known as 21 HOMESTEAD AVENUE (Map of Shaw Gardens, Block 1, Lots 28, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (1,532 sq. ft. or 25.0%), to be exceeded by (74) sq. ft. (1,606 sq. ft. or 26.2%) ~ B. cause a vertical extension of the existing (7.8’) minimum side yard, where (8.0’) is now required ~ C. maintain the existing (15.3’) aggregate of side yards where (17.99’) is now required ~ D. Reduce the required front yard setback of (30.0’) to no less than (25.8’). E. cause two proposed A/C compressors as close as (8.0’) from a plot line, where (10.0’) is required Building Department application # 2021-10758, Barbara M. Ruggiero, R.A.

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5. APPEAL OF JOSEPH & ALEXANDRA LIPPENS for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-46 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of a building permit to erect; a 510 sq. ft. second floor side addition, at the dwelling known as 52 DARTMOUTH STREET (Map of Richlands, Block 10, Lots 10, R-8 district) the granting of which would: A. cause a vertical extension of the existing (5.0’) side yard, where (8.0’) minimum is required. Building Department application # 2021-10912, Barbara M. Ruggiero, R.A. 6. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. TERENCE CREMINS for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15, 200-46 & 200-61 of the Village Code, allowing for the issue of building permits for the construction of, a 907 sq. ft. one story addition; consisting of a 360 sq. ft. side carport, a 465 sq. ft. open porch and 82 sq. ft. first floor portion at the rear, with 301 sq. ft. of second floor additions above, and the maintenance of an outdoor playset; at the premises known as 41 PROSPECT AVENUE (Map of Garden City East, Block 112, Lot 3, R-12 district) the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (3,000 sq. ft. or 20.0%), to be exceeded by (143) sq. ft. (3,143 sq. ft. or 20.94%) ~ B. reduce the required side yard setback of (15.0’) to not less than (8.2’) ~ C. allow an off-street parking space, not completely enclosed, or unenclosed ~ D. maintain the location of an accessory structure, with a setback of (15.9’), where (50.0’) is required Building Department application # 2021-10805, Leo J. Pyzynski, R.A. 7. APPEAL OF TIMOTHY G. REYNOLDS & KATHY A. THEROUX for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 & 200-46 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit for the erection of; a 363 sq. ft. one story addition, with a 451 sq. ft. open porch at the rear, while reconstructing an existing 48 sq. ft. side cellar entrance; at the dwelling known as 115

WHITEHALL BLVD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 47, Lots 20, R-12 district) the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (3,168 sq. ft. or 20.0%), to be exceeded by (518) sq. ft. (3,488 sq. ft. or 23.27%) ~ B. reduce the required (20.0’) minimum side yard, to no less than (14. 8’). Building Department application # 2021-10808, H. Bradford Gustavson, R.A. 8. A P P E A L OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF NASSAU for a variance of the provisions of Sections 99-2 and 200-55, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of 91.0’ ft. of 4.0’ ft. high black chain link fence in the Euston Road front of the property known as 223 STEWART AVENUE (Map of Garden City Estates, Lots 42, Block 28, R-8 portion district) the installation of said would: A. cause (91.0’) of fencing to be as close as (10.00’), from the Euston Road front, where (18.75’) is permitted. Application # 2021-10845, plot plan filed with the Building Department. 9. APPEAL OF MICHAEL J. HOLLAND for a variance from provisions of Section 200-52 of the Village Code, allowing for the issue of a permits to install a 22 kW generator, to be co-located with previously permitted and installed A/C compressors, in the front yard of the corner dwelling known as; 126 MEADBROOK ROAD (Map of Country Club Estates, Block 10, lot 7, R-8 district), the granting of which would; A. in the Stratford Road front, reduce the (50.0’) required setback for accessory structures, to no less than (24.8’), with respect to the generator, and maintain the existing (26.7’) setback of the (2) A/C compressors~ Building Department application # 2021-10859. 10. APPEAL OF LAWRENCE & ANGELA MARTINO for a variance of the provisions of Section 20015 of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a

330 sq. ft. accessory Pavilion and 40 sq. ft. firepit, in the rear yard of the dwelling known as 3 COLVIN DRIVE (Map of Nassau Haven, Block B, Lots 5, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of (25.0% or 2,709 sq. ft.), to be exceeded by (304) sq. ft. (3,013 sq. ft. or 27.8%). Building Department application # 2021-10980, John J. Viscardi, R.A. 11. APPEAL OF CHRISTA GELDERT, for a variance from the provisions of section 200-15 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit to erect; a 272 sq. ft. first floor addition, with a 38 sq. ft. roofed entry (demolish existing 220 sq. ft. deck), at the rear of the premises known as 142 MEADOW STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 54, Lot 10, R-6 district), the granting of which would: A. reduce the (19.58’) required rear yard to no less than (14.66’) (where 13.91’ exists). Building Department application # 2021-10902, Oyster Bay Drafting. END OF CASES -----------------------------------------------The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: December 27, 2021 Karen Altman Village Clerk Garden City, New York 11530 The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 17, 2022 GC 1258 1X 12/31

From page 1 inspections during construction/installation, and other requirements placed upon applicants which make for more efficient and responsible compliance with construction/installation laws designed to protect the health and safety of village residents,” as stated in the draft local law. Former Garden City Trustee and local attorney Thomas Lamberti raised concerns and questions over the ambiguity with the existing law during public comments at Village Board meetings this fall. Resident George Salem also offered his comments to the board about dealings with the Building Department’s fee.

Board sets date for hearing

On December 9, Village Attorney Peter Bee spoke about the proposed new local law before the trustees voted to introduce it and set the date for the public hearing for the next meeting on January 13. “Previously the board noted some ambiguity in the existing law. This local law will enact the Building superintendent’s existing interpretation and practice with respect to the current code provision,” Bee said. Bee added that after his conversations with Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello, the idea of the village putting into effect a six-month moratorium on the imposition of the department’s legalization fee was proposed. As Giovanniello described to the Board on December 9, the moratorium period, if approved in the weeks ahead, would be effective retroactively to January 1 and lasting through June

30, 2022. Mayor Cosmo Veneziale noted this plan to provide “amnesty” to residents who owed a legalization or ‘three times’ fee over the six months ahead. He also described the new proposed local law, and the process of the public hearing at the Board’s next meeting, as “a resetting of the Building Department’s fees and of its review process.” After a question from Trustee John Delany, Bee noted that the village and Building Department is unable to count the total number of places or residences where the building work has not been “legalized.” “If the site/buildings were not legalized, that’s probably because the Building Department does not know about it….When the Building Department finds out about any illegal installation, it tells the homeowner that they now would have to legalize it which imposes the legalization fee – that was the very problem that drew the issue to our attention,” Bee explained. He also presented a scenario in which a moratorium would be in effect with the draft resolution, as that was being presented for the Board to consider at the time of the January 13 public hearing on the local law. “This would provide the opportunity for homeowners to come in (to Village Hall) and pay just the building permit application fees and therefore, their inspections’ fees would be paid to legalize their property record but they would not be hit with the fee in question and to be addressed with the proposed local law,” Village Attorney Bee said. Deputy Mayor Tom O’Brien liked the idea of allowing this six-month period for “any resident with an issue to

come into the Building Department and straighten that out.” He compared that process to the opportunity residents had throughout late 2019, 2020 and up to March 31, 2021 to receive the Original Property Files “hard copies” from the Building Department. The records were made available for pick-up in this fashion due to the Building Department’s file “digitization” project which continued over the course of a few years. Superintendent Giovanniello explained that instead of proposing a three-month moratorium he believes the first full six months of 2022 provides enough time and opportunity for residents. He added that “a one-year period may be too much.” On January 13 the trustees would have to vote on the adoption of a resolution with the legalization fees’ moratorium conditions and time frame specified, or with the moratorium period as part of the proposed local law. Delany said he preferred that it be enacted as a separate resolution.

Providing information to public

George Salem offered a few public comments at the December 9 meeting and said that the village’s modification and potential new local law should be promoted and presented in more places than on the village website and in the legal advertising in newspapers; he suggested a detailed message or Mayor’s Column section in The Garden City News as the best method to notify the public of the pending change and opportunity. He also endorsed the six-month moratorium proposal and called it a “fantastic idea.” “A lot of people are not aware that

they can undo the problem by paying the past fee. I would like to see this spelled out with the kinds of residential work that may require a village Building permit, as at prior Board meetings we have discussed air conditioning installations but there are all types of jobs that require village permits. The ‘3X’ or ‘three-times’ fee is obnoxious, arbitrary and it should be cut back. I have checked and our Building Department has checked and just one out of every three villages on Long Island has this fee. It is also important to note that in most cases it was the contractor who was negligent in not issuing or resolving this fee and not homeowners – homeowners are really innocent bystanders and they should not have to pay for what the contractor’s sin was,” Salem told the trustees. Superintendent Giovanniello explained that there will be posts on the village website, information provided in The Garden City News as well as an “email chain” as Salem suggested. “With the analysis of 67 municipalities, the Village of Garden City is among 16 others that have three times (#X) the Department of Buildings (legalization) fee. Twenty villages have two times the fee, and one village has four times the fee. We are in the 23 percent with that total of three times the fee…In regards to what involves a building permit, people should be made aware that anything that they construct or do with their residence would require a Village of Garden City building permit – the only thing that does not require a building permit is landscaping on your own property, and not on village properties. We must make this understood,” he said.

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Board to mull six month amnesty to legalize permits

Friday, December 31, 2021, The Garden City News

EAB to recommend seasonal ban on gas leaf blowers From page 1 last weekend of May) and going through Monday of Labor Day Weekend,” she said at the board’s December 9 meeting. The night before, on Wednesday December 8, the Environmental Advisory Board met at Village Hall and resumed its discussion of the blowers and the impact of a ban on landscaping businesses. The process of the EAB reaching a consensus took a few meetings, as discussions took place at the last three months of meetings. The volunteer board is reports back to the Board of Trustees on environmental matters affecting the Village. Along with the two recommendations agreed upon by the EAB on December 8, Trustee Carter Flanagan said she will be providing several “thoughtful emails” from village residents explaining their series of neighborhood experiences and/or concerns to her fellow Board members. “We also did our research into bans in effect in other communities and we’ll include the results from there for the Board’s evaluation,” she announced. At the December 8th EAB meeting the question of whether the village’s golf courses would provide feedback about their maintenance requirements was raised, but Trustee Carter Flanagan said the village hasn’t heard any feedback from the private clubs as of yet.

New licensing requirement

The licensing requirement, if adopted by the Board of Trustees, would require landscaping businesses to acquire and present as needed the proof of licensure. Trustee Carter Flanagan said that additional research into how any other communities would approve and adopt such regulation could be part of the Village Board-level discussion. EAB member Evelyn Fasano suggested the two proposals as separate resolutions for the Board of Trustees; the seasonal ban of gasoline-powered blowers and the need for licensing of landscaping businesses operating in Garden City. Fasano said it would be new territory, as the village does not require licensing for most other types of service businesses operating within its boundaries. Two examples she noted were builders/small contractors or painters working at homes. Fasano also noted the unanimous support for the village requiring registration/licensing of commercial landscapers, with some considerations still lingering over the time periods of the seasonal ban. At the November EAB meeting there were a few differences in opinion stated between having the ban in effect in only July and August and having it stretch to four months, in effect from May 15 through September 15. EAB member John Reilly added to

the seasonal ban proposal, an exception for the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers during any significant storm cleanup efforts. The condition was accepted by the EAB as they considered the impacts to the parks, ground and trees/shrubs after summer storms or hurricanes. Ultimately, six members of the EAB voted in favor of a seasonal ban taking effect from the end of May (Memorial Day Weekend Saturday) through Labor Day, but two EAB members were opposed and voted to have the ban in place only for July and August. Trustee Carter Flanagan noted that two of the recent EAB meetings, on November 17 and October 27, were open forums which allowed for much discussion of the gasoline leaf blowers’ ban. “This represents a recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees, and there could be further input that comes forward. The discussion is for an acrossthe-board gasoline-powered leaf blower ban for summer months, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. There had previously been discussion by commercial landscapers that it would unfairly be only applicable to their businesses but this includes for all residential use. And the Board of Trustees could choose to adjust the time period for the ban to be in effect, as they will weigh the EAB recommendation,” Carter Flanagan noted. At the October 27th presentation and meeting, Dr. Bonnie Sager spoke about the movement in other communities for adopting regulations on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. Bonnie Ji, a Garden City High School Representative on the EAB this year, asked Sager about the battery-powered leaf blowers serving as the best alternative to gasoline-powered blowers to affect water, air and noise pollution and all parts of the environment including human, plant and animal life. “In an ideal world there would be no leaf blowers but we must also consider the aesthetics that people will want for their properties – the use of blowers as part of the arsenal commercial landscapers use at different jobs comes to mind,” Sager noted. The EAB’s monthly discussions have touched on noise concerns in residential areas as a major problem – seen in suburbs and exurbs nationwide – as the gasoline leaf blowers, with their low frequency wave, have a particularly annoying sound. Dr. Sager elaborated for the EAB audience at the October meeting: “That low frequency wave noise actually penetrates the windows and walls, so there is NO ESCAPING the noise from the gasoline-powered leaf blower if one is even in your neighborhood, at your property or the neighbors’ property. The battery-powered leaf blowers are much lower in decibels

and their sounds do not have that low frequency component. With every foot you move away from the battery-operated leaf blower, the decibel levels drop off precipitously. Decibels are on a logarithmic scale so any change, with any noise changing by just 10 decibels, that doubles their sound impact and sound energy,” she explained. Trustee Carter Flanagan spoke about understanding two-stroke engines which came up from EAB member Molly Przetycki Fielder’s research and reading. “A four-stroke engine is rather polluting, but not as bad as a two-stroke, but landscapers tend to not like them as much because they are heavier equipment/motor to wear on their back,” Dr. Sager said.

More noise than New York City

At the EAB’s October 27th meeting resident Sivan Chapman said like many in Garden City she’s started considering the environmental effects of gasoline-powered leaf blowers and how the increase in people working from home, mainly with the pandemic’s impacts on the workplace and commutes, meant more needs to be in focus for the local and ‘home’ environment. “Coming from New York City, living here is actually noiser for me and this is crazy. Hearing the presentations and ideas of the EAB and having done my own research, I hope the village can come to a compromise. As a contractor I understand the labor workforce – but we need to work towards phasing out the gasoline leaf blowers and moving towards electric/battery-operated. A lot of materials I read state the summer months would work because there aren’t many leaves on the ground, but at my home we have a small plot that the landscapers do every week. Nothing really ever gets bagged and that debris goes from one house to the next – it ends up in the drain and they are clogged when it rains. With all these effects happening, maybe there are extra steps for us to look at in our community,” Chapman commented. According to Sager, there are several reasons why a summer ban could have the most positive environmental consequences if the gasoline leaf blower ban is enacted in Garden City. During summers the gasoline leaf blowers’ effects become worse as they combine with the heat and sunlight, creating ground-level ozone which some of you know as ‘smog.’ That becomes another irritant to the lungs and people’s health. With some households keeping the windows open for fresh air instead of using so much A/C in summer, that became a rationale for summer bans as opposed to all-year gas leaf blower bans, Sager told the EAB and village audience. Estates’ section resident Kevin Rogers asked the EAB how it planned to

research costs or impacts to landscaping small and local businesses, “and how the cost increases could be passed onto residents” through higher fees for services covering ‘green’ equipment upgrades and time factors. At the next EAB meeting three weeks later, on November 17, the Board and community heard extensive comments and concerns over operational costs from Mike Lutz, business owner of Landscaping by Lutz for over 45 years. During the October 27 meeting, Dr. Sager said the up-front costs for the battery-powered leaf blower, the charger, plus the battery, are significantly higher than for the regular gas-powered blower. “There is a break-even point depending on how often the battery-powered blower is in use, and the savings come in within approximately one year. The savings are from not using gas or oil, and not using belts, hoses, degreasers or spark plugs, no detergents either. All of that has to be used with the operations involving the traditional twostroke engines and as an aside, with the environmental focus – all the uses of gas, oil, belts, hoses, degreasers and spark plugs eventually ends up in our landfills or incinerated, hence causing another form of pollution. Also with gas leaf blowers in use, there are the evaporations from the gas cans and the oil to consider that create more airborne pollution, especially in summers,” Dr. Sager told the EAB and its meeting audience. She also noted the programs in place in other locations around the country, especially in California, where rebates and exchanges of gas-powered blowers for ‘going green’ with exchanges of gas blowers for battery-powered blowers are common. “Otherwise the cost could be between 50% and 60% off for purchases, depending on the particular town or community. If you can get the municipality to receive some funding or grant money, that will always help in accelerating the transition and making it easier for landscaping businesses. And today on Long Island, on average gasoline is about $3.50 per gallon and up, and if you are taking that out of the operating costs for them and all they would have to pay is for kilowatt hours to charge their batteries, you can’t compare the costs of the two. It is so much cheaper to charge the battery,” Sager said.

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GC Basketball bounces back, Perisa drops 31 The boys varsity basketball team returned to the hardwood after a tough 71-69 loss to Calhoun. The Trojans (4-1, 2-1) hosted a conference game vs. Sewanaka H.S. (2-4, 0-3). Both teams looked to slow the pace of the game while playing tough defense. Trojans won 40-32 and grabbed a much need conference win. The Trojans were led by junior Leo Vlogianitis (11 pts) and senior Joey Wood (8 pts). Kyle Wood and Tarell Joseph added 6 points a piece. Rounding out the scoring was Jackson Perisa (4 pts), Andrew Scattareggia (3 pts) and Michael Forgone (2 pts). The much anticipated Public vs. Private Challenge, which pinned Garden City vs Kellenberg, was postponed and will hopefully be made up at a later date. Next up was a visit from Roslyn HS. The Trojans came out running and gunning in a much more fast tempo style game, coming away with a 79-68 victory. Roslyn (5-4,2-1) came ready to play and matched GC throughout an exciting offensive game. All five of Garden City’s starters finished with double figures in scoring. However,

It was senior Jackson Perisa who imposed his will on the game, early and often. Perisa led all scores with 31 points and 8 rebs. He scored from downtown, hitting (5) 3 pointers and also attacked the basket in an up tempo back and forth game that resembled a track meet. Coach Jim Hegmann’s offense was well balanced, fast and efficient. Tarell Joseph (12 pts, 4 ast), Leo Vlogianitis (11 pts, 4 rebs), Quinn Long (10 pts, 4 ast) and Michael Fargione (10 pts, 7 rebs) all were in sync. Andrew Scattareggia (3 pts) came off bench to nail a big 3 point shot that seem to give the Trojans a second wind. Junior guard James Healy (2 pts) and senior Robbie Martino played key roles in the win. The Trojans were without Bryan Downey, Joey Wood, Kyle Wood and Houston Kufs. The next two games vs Valley Stream South HS and North Shore HS were both postponed and will hopefully be made up at a later date. The Trojans go on the road Thursday, 12/30, 1 p.m. at Great Neck North HS. The Boys look to finish the 2021 year with their 3rd win in a row. Come on out and support your Trojans!

Jackson Perisa wit two of his 31.

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Ice Hockey season in full swing

Smith (11) and Genussa (18) in action vs Bethpage.

Debler (29) fighting for the puck vs CSH. Garden City Wings Varsity Ice Hockey season is in full swing. The team played 6 games over 26 days, winning 2 and losing 4. Each loss was a tightly contested, with one goal losses in 3 of the 4 games, not including the 2 empty netters. The Wings played especially tough ver-

sus Manhasset, the league’s first place team, leading at the end of the 1st and 2nd periods ultimately losing by 2 goals, including an empty netter. The Wings won games versus Cold Spring Harbor and Oceanside. Their record is 3 wins and 4 losses at the holiday break. CJ

Salvato (34) wins another face off vs Bethpage, with Walker (9), Curley (91) and Philippedes (3).

Smith (11), a senior, leads the team in points with 7 points, sophomores TJ Salvato (34) in second place with 6 points, and Bobby Seamen (72) with 5 points. There are 9 games left in the season, with the next game on January 4 at 8:15 p.m., at Bethpage Rink. This will be broadcast live on

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in their lifetime Third: That each section facilitates an open and fair election for all candidates from their section that obtains the requisite signatures on a nominating petition and that no official committee or party be formed to select a candidate Fourth: The adoptions of this modification of Community Policy shall become effective upon ratification by a majority of resident electors held in each section of the Village To learn more or to get involved with FABGC, please email info.fabgc@ gmail.com or follow fabgc.org.

in each section of the Village, the Community Agreement will be updated to the following: First: That the governing body of the Village consisting of a Mayor and eight Trustees be provided by law and for each section to have two elected trustees that may serve a maximum of three terms in their lifetime Second: That the Mayor be elected in the general election by a village-wide vote, may reside in any section of village, and is permitted up to two terms

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A New Year’s Challenge From page 2 3) Post draft meeting minutes online, no more than two weeks after a meeting. 4) Allow members of the public to speak at the beginning of a meeting regarding agenda items and non-agenda items whether attending in person or remotely. 5) Support live streaming of meetings by video and posting the video recording online afterwards. 6) Only conduct private executive sessions on rare occasions in accordance with the New York State Open Meetings Law. We understand that a motion to hold an executive session to discuss “litigation”, “personnel” or “collective bargaining” is not sufficient, as the Open Meetings Law requires motions to state more information when holding an executive session. 7) Support having our elected members complete and post an Annual Financial Disclosure Form on our government website. (Just as state elected officials do)

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FABGC proposes updates to Community Agreement

8) While private political party caucus meetings are allowed under the law, we agree to not hold such meetings. There is no reason at the local level to hold private political party caucus meetings to discuss political business or public business. 9) We support the public’s right to obtain records and will ensure that information regarding the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), is posted in a visible place on our website. We will proactively post documents online as much as possible so that the public can access information without having to file a FOIL request. We will also post an easy fill in the blank form that assists the public in filing a FOIL request by email on our website. 10) We are committed to having all FOIL requests responded to in a timely manner and will on a quarterly basis request a status report regarding FOIL requests from an appropriate staff member to monitor compliance with the law. Paul Wolf, Esq. President, NY Coalition for Open Government

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The Thunder 11’s dynasty is complete

Undefeated Champion Thunder 11s!

The Garden City Spirit Cheerleaders and Thunder 11s celebrate a great season.

The Garden City Thunder 11s completed their youth football journey defeating Rosedale 22-7 to capture their third back-to-back-to-back NYCYFL Championship, remaining undefeated since they first took to the field as Thunder 7s in 2017.

The team celebrated their victory along with the Spirit Cheerleaders and families where the trophy was presented, and the coaches gave one last speech with parting words that they will always carry with them. This amazing group of young men

Good luck charm - Stewart School Principal Linda Norton with her former Thunder students. 2021

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

will forever have a bond forged in friendship and football. Being a part of the Thunder family is so much more than learning to play football. The life lessons, and skills that Coaches Walker, Rafferty, Kraus, Escher, Haffner, Falvey and Palmer have instilled in their play-

ers will continue to make them better athletes and more importantly, better young men. Thank you and congratulations, Thunder Football. It’s been an amazing ride! Go Thunder!

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Adult Dance Performance Group

Our Dance Company’s Adult Performance Group will begin on Thursday, January 6. Classes are held each Thursday in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall from 8 to 9 p.m. Anyone who is interested in learning ballet, jazz, and hip hop can join this group. The group practices each week and learns choreographed routines that will be performed in our annual showcase. The cost to join this program will be $295.

This class will be taught by Felicia Lovaglio. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Pickleball Resumes Again in St. Paul's Fieldhouse

Pickleball is now open in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse to Garden City resident adults. The sessions will be as follows:

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Tuesday through Friday – 9:30 to 11 a.m. OR 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play is drop in and rotate in on a first come, first served basis for Garden City residents only. No non-residents will be allowed at this time. The fee is $6 per person, payable per session by check or credit card only, no cash will be accepted. A resident may also purchase a five time pass for $25 or a ten time pass for $50. These passes may be purchased either at the door or at the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Adult Evening Programs at the Fieldhouse

Recreation Adult Programs for Garden City residents will take place in the Field House according to the following schedule: Mondays - Mens’ Basketball: 7:30 – 10 p.m. Wednesdays - Mens’ Basketball: 7:30 – 10 p.m. Thursdays - Adult Volleyball: 7:30 – 10 p.m. Thursdays - Adult Soccer: 8:30 – 10 p.m. These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school. A picture ID is required to sign in to

any program. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075. A fee schedule will be place for any resident adult interested in participating in Adult Activities in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. All programs are open to any resident who is a high school graduate or older. The fee schedule is as follows: 10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits - $50 5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 5 visits - $25 A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. Passes may be purchased at the fieldhouse when arriving for your sport. A participant may bring up to 2 non- resident guests. These guest must arrive and leave with the resident. There are no passes for non- residents. The daily fee for the non-resident guest is $8. To purchase one of the passes, you will be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff. All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” or credit card only. No cash will be accepted.

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WE WISH A SINCERE HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO OUR WONDERFUL GARDEN CITY FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY.

W I T H LOV E M A RY A N D B O B K R E N E R We are overjoyed to be celebrating 50 years in Garden City real estate with you and your families. We are proud of our record in providing three generations with excellent service for all of their real estate needs.

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Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 516.248.6655, c.917.518.7205 marykrener@danielgale.com

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100 Hilton Ave, M23 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3352058. $695,000. SO L D

100 Hilton Ave, #519 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3316009. $975,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, #708 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3349143. $715,000.

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111 Cherry Valley Ave, #306 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3341251. $875,000.

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111 Cherry Valley Ave, #906 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3310186. $995,000.

100 Hilton Ave, #406 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3326485. $998,000.

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Lynbrook, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3358566. $499,000.

Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3359890. $598,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, #709 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3365911. $949,000.

PENDING

100 Hilton Ave, PH6 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3307569. $1,900,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, PH2 Garden City, NY 3/4-bedroom, 3.5 bath. MLS# 3281947. $6,500/month

E. New York, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3360665. $639,000.

Seaford, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3353751. $669,000.

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Condos, Co-Ops & Rentals Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3324713. $775,000.

Westbury, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3328902. $750,000.

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Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3331740. $369,000.

Bayside, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3348271. $729,000.

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3344312. $385,000.

Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3336688. $875,000.

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3286519. $750,000.

Westbury, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3361200. $839,000.

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3355052. $2,500/month

We wish a happy and healthy New Year to all! From the Daniel Gale Family of Garden City

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3364178. $855,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3355550. $1,200,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3347276. $1,399,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3331681. $1,625,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3311495. $1,697,500.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, #506 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3327156. $799,999.

100 Hilton Ave, M24 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3336732. $810,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, M18 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3316468. $999,999.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, M33 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3278442. $999,000.

100 Hilton Ave, M26 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3334082. $1,150,000.

We wish a happy and healthy New Year to all! From the Daniel Gale Family of Garden City

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