The Garden City News (3/20/26)

HAPPY HOOPS

Students and teachers from all of the Garden City schools, administrators and community members came to Hoops for Hope to support all the players. See pages 46-47.

Scouts get relief on village rental costs

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Village of Garden City’s Recreation Commission meeting held on Wednesday night, March 4th, resident Trina Coviello raised concerns about rising facility rental rates, including use of the Garden City Senior Center on Golf Club Lane for the Girl Scouts organization. Coviello serves on the volunteer management team of the Girl Scouts of Garden City and leads two local troops. She

told the Commission there are approximately 550 Girl Scouts among member families in the village.

She is also a board member of the National Charity League, Inc., an active organization in the village with over 180 mother-daughter pairs in the community. Coviello spoke about challenges the Girl Scouts have faced with larger rental spaces, noting that troop meetings are routinely held at the cottages behind St. Paul’s.

The organization also uses school cafeterias and other venues during after-school hours and on Friday evenings for larger meetings. However, for Sunday activities—including larger events—there is no access to Catholic or public school facilities. Coviello said the Garden City Recreation Department has accommodated her requests to book space at the Senior Center, but the cost has become prohibitive.

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CAP candidates sweep Village election

Garden City voters elected four members of the Community Agreement Party during voting on Wednesday, March 18th.  Vote totals for four seats on the Village Board of Trustees were:

Vinny Muldoon (CAP) - 2189 * Judy Courtney (CAP) - 2132 * Jessica Tai (CAP) - 2087 * Gerard Smith (CAP) - 2080 *

Thomas Ryan (FABGC) - 1667

Tom Brosnan (FABGC) - 1652

Jo-Ann Frey (FABGC) - 1634

Neha Bajaj (FABGC) - 1614

* Denotes winner

Village pursues federal grants, tech upgrades

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its March 5 meeting, the Village Board of Trustees authorized the municipality to apply for fiscal year 2026–2027 federal Community Project grants. The applications include $2.5 million for the Department of Public Works and Water Department’s lead water service line identification and replacement project; $750,000 to construct the GCFD fire training center; and $1.659 million for renovation and construction work to improve the Garden City Public Library’s lower level.

Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi updated the Board and audience prior to the trustees’ vote to confirm authorization.

“I want to thank Congresswoman Laura Gillen and her staff for their help in preparing the applications as these grants will come through her office. We will also be applying for grants through the offices of New York Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand in the coming weeks.”

Following the administrator’s comments, Garden City Mayor Ed Finneran said he met with Congresswoman Gillen and several other Nassau County mayors at an event in Rockville Centre in early March. “Congresswoman Gillen came in to outline for the local officials what some of the possibilities are. She commented that in 2025 she was able to allocate about

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It’s finally over

Congratulations to the winners of Wednesday’s village election, and thank you to all of the candidates who ran this year. The turnout at the polls was extraordinary compared to many past elections which often drew around a hundred voters.

That said, the online behavior which we observed on social media over this last weekend, was pretty appalling. Members of the public (not the candidates themselves) descended to outright name-calling and bullying online, and several people posted outright lies to try to muddy the waters. A “deepfake” video of one candidate supposedly supporting dense housing was posted, and unfortunately some viewers apparently believed.

This was absolutely disgusting

behavior, and as a community we need to have a conversation about it. We hope that all of the candidates clearly disavow such behaviors.

There’s a line that many have come right up to, in which government officials and candidates can and should have to answer for their policies, and sometimes for their personal behavior. But the kinds of posts we saw in the last few days before the election went well beyond that.

Now that the election is over, it’s time for the community to come together. Let’s all take a breath and try to go back to being to the kind of town where people are nice to each other and take care of our neighbors in need.

Thank goodness it’s over!

Going forward

To the Editor: Mayor Finneran’s ad in last week’s paper (p. 33) expressed his view on the St. Paul’s Advisory Committee entitled “The Real Story”. He appeared to suggest (Ad item # A,B,C) that Trustee Muldoon was afflicted with irrational exuberance when he said he headed up the Committee. The Mayor overlooks that Trustee Muldoon, never at a loss for words, is fully capable of explaining his relationship with the Committee. The Committee met at Trustee Muldoon’s house, he used Advisory group members as a source for his ballpark estimate provided at the March 2025 Town Hall, and he has actually vouched for and defended the selection of Brian Gemmel and J. Jabour as Advisory Committee members,-two former Mayor Veneziale Committee members and participants in several implicating emails disclosed by previous Mayor Flanagan which demonstrated manipulation of Westerman cost estimates. Who can forget that Trustee Muldoon touted the current Advisory Committee’s report well before it was available to the public (but he has since walked away from it after residents gave it a rude reception, eg. anonymous cost estimation, real estate transfer tax).

The Mayor (Ad item #E) fails to concede the St. PAUL’s survey was a creature of his BoT, and not a true BCI survey because BCI recommended demolition and facade be included in the survey. The Advisory Committee predicated its mission based upon the results of the Oct. 2023 Poll: at p.3 of its report “The BOT (Fall 2024) formed the Advisory Committee to evaluate future options for the redevelopment of the main building on the St. Paul’s campus based upon the Fall 2023 Public Opinion Poll”.

So its mission and mandate were fatally flawed, especially in light of the BOT’s own survey results which demonstrated the unpopularity of all three preservation choices. So

five months after the survey results were revealed came, the 16 month old Advisory Committee came out with an anonymous adaptive reuse estimate of $80m. But a few short weeks ago the CAP Candidates came out with a $10m “compromise” idea. Trustee Muldoon’s and his co- candidates’ sudden flip to his so called “Compromise” plan lacks support from any entity or person qualified to independently present its costs and it doesn’t even provide a single reference or source for the estimate.

While Trustee Muldoon’s Old World residential project company is well regarded, the “ compromise” appears based upon Trustee Muldoon’s salesmanship, rather than from someone like Walter Beal who possesses much knowledge or experience with commercial construction. (Mr. Beal opined at the Park group presentation that the roof repair component cost alone was $16m). The lack of reliable estimates as presented by CAP candidates, 3 of whom are sitting Trustees, suggests the four CAP candidates misapprehend the meaning of a Trustee’s responsibility to residents to act in a fiduciary capacity and present a real, long term, final solution. This kick the can approach imperils the very financial foundation of our Village.

In addition Mayor Finneran (item G and ending paragraph) criticizes former Mayor and Village counsel Tom Lamberti- “knows better than most the challenges the village has faced regarding the future of St. Paul’s” for not finding a solution to St. Paul’s”. But wasn’t it prudent to avoid taking a huge financial swing to save a problematic building and logically to instead focus on saving every brick of the building rather than answering what is the most cost effective way to use the property, the acreage, has created a 30 year long dead end. Whoever populates the newly elected board must come up with a real solution, not a more than $10m, maybe $20m+? stopgap with no further plan See page 40

Historical Society to host

“A Seafood & Wine Soirée”

The Historical Society will celebrate the arrival of spring with “A Spring Catch Seafood & Wine Soirée Dinner” on Saturday, March 28, at The Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street. A limited number of tickets remain.

Presented in partnership with Les Dames d’Escoffier New York, the evening will be hosted by Dame MichaelAnn Rowe, aka “The Fishionista,” and Dame Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari, author of “The Italian Daughter’s Cookbook.”

Guests can expect a seafood extravaganza curated by Rowe and Coluccio Fazzolari, featuring seasonal flavors and thoughtful wine pairings. All seafood for the evening is graciously donated by Stew Leonard’s, thanks to the generosity of Dame Blake Leonard.

Wine expert Dame Ellen Negrin has selected perfect pairings from Italy and Spain to accompany each course and will demystify choosing wines to

com-plement fish, including a robust Tuscan Red. The event will also feature exclusive raffle experiences, including private in-home cooking classes, a seafood immersion experience, curated wine tastings and dining packages at premier Manhattan and Long Island restaurants.

Tickets are $150 per person. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to https://TGCHSSeafoodFeast. eventbrite.com, or visit The A.T. Stewart Exchange at the Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street, Garden City.

The Historical Society’s partnership with Les Dames d’vEscoffier New York, an or-ganization of women at the top of the culinary, wine and spirits, hospitality, cookbooks fields and culinary media, continues to bring exceptional culinary programming to the community.

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A presentation “A Revolution of Her Own” will be held on Sunday, March 22, at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. The show chronicles the life of American Revolutionary War hero Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight in and be honorably discharged from the American military. This one-woman interactive performance starring Judith Kalora has been a smash hit up and down the east coast. The show is part of the Village’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday and coincides with Women’s History Month! Don’t miss this immersive living history program chronicling her life. To register for the event, which is free, register via Eventbrite, https://bit.ly/4s6nt3w. To learn more, visit www. HistoryAtPlay.com.

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Waldorf School launches environmental projects

Rachel Luttrell, Class of 2026 (left), and High School science teacher Carolyn Ver Pault (right) at The Waldorf School of Garden City. Luttrell received a National Honor Society Student Service Grant from NASSP to restore the campus pond wall, while Ver Pault secured a partnership with ReWild Long Island to establish a native plant garden on campus.

This spring, students at The Waldorf School of Garden City will launch two environmental initiatives, made possible by new grants that will fund campus restoration work and support the creation of a new native plant garden. These grants will enable hands-on ecological learning as students participate in Earth Day projects to restore a campus ecosystem and establish the garden.

Rachel Luttrell, Class of 2026, will receive a Student Service Grant from the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) through the National Honor Society. Rachel’s project will restore the courtyard-side wall at the school’s pond.

The grant will fund the purchase of flat wall stone and mortar, enabling the construction of a new, stronger rock wall around the pond. This improved wall will allow the pond to be filled to a greater depth, directly benefiting the campus ecosystem by helping fish survive winter and preserving the pond as a vital feature. High school honor society students will work alongside Rachel to complete the project.

In addition to the NASSP grant, the school will also participate in the ReWild Long Island Community Gardens Program, a two-year partnership sup-

porting community groups across Long Island as they create sustainable native plant garden spaces.

High School science teacher Carolyn Ver Pault secured the grant for the school to develop a native plant garden on campus. This garden will serve as a living laboratory for students from nursery through high school, providing hands-on opportunities to study biodiversity, pollinators, and sustainable gardening. The grant will support educational programs, the purchase of native plants, and the creation of outdoor learning spaces, enhancing student engagement with science and environmental stewardship.

Through the ReWild partnership, the school will directly benefit from professional consulting on garden design and installation, receive native plants, irrigation materials, and custom signage, and gain ongoing guidance on maintenance and care. The program also fosters community engagement by supporting sustainable landscaping practices and increasing awareness.

ReWild Long Island works with local communities to strengthen biodiversity, resilience, and ecosystem health through native plant landscaping. Since 2023, over 50 gardens have been created by schools and community groups.

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THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

Importance of Challenging Tax Assessment

While Mineola-Garden City traditionally holds lunch meetings on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month throughout the year, occasional breakfast meetings are held at the Carle Place Diner, 151 old Country Road (corner of Glen Cove Road). Breakfasts provide attendance for members and guests who find it difficult to break away from lunchtime meetings.

At its breakfast meeting next Tuesday, March 24, 8 am, Rotary will be pleased to welcome as guest speaker, fellow Rotarian Jeremy May to speak about how important it is for home owners to challenge their property tax assessment. Mr. May will also update Rotary members and guests on the newest version of the senior exemption, which have been increased from a maximum 50% to 66% of a property owner’s taxes.

After nearly ten years of defending Nassau County from assessment challenges, in March of 2022, Jeremy May joined Schroder & Strom, LLP, Real Estate Tax Counsel, a law firm concentrating in property Tax Assessment Litigation. Jeremy is specialized in exemptions and other niche issues that do not always present themselves in standard value claims. In addition to joining the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club in late 2025, Jeremy May serves as Vice President of the Westbury/Carle Place Chamber of Commerce.

Jeremy May, Real Estate Tax Counsel, to speak on “Importance of Challenging Property Tax Assessment,” next Tuesday, March 24, 8am.

All are welcome to join Rotary next Tuesday for a great breakfast of choice while learning about tax updates. Fee: $20 each person, payable at the door.

Please reply with planned attendance to mineolagardencityrotaryclub@ gmail.com

Mark Calendars for Upcoming Speakers

March 24 - Breakfast Meeting, 8am at Carle Place Diner. Guest Speaker, Jeremy May, Real Estate Tax Counsel: “Challenging Property Tax Assessment”

April 14 – Lunch Meeting, 12:15pm, Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant. Guest Speaker, Ed Ra, Leader of the NYS Assembly Minority Conference:

“Current Actions in Albany”

April 28 – Lunch Meeting. 12:15pm at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant. Guest Speaker, Stan Carey, Superintendent of Water and Sewer, Inc. Village of Garden City: “Water Quality within the Village”

EPOA scholarship

It is with pleasure that the Eastern Property Owners’ Association announce that it will once again award a $1000 scholarship for 2026 to a graduating high school senior who resides in the Eastern section.

The candidates, or their family, must be dues paying members of the EPOA.  They must be currently attending public or private high school and plan to attend college full time in the fall.  The focus of this scholarship is community service.

Candidates need to submit an application which can be accessed from the EPOA website at www.gcepoa.org or obtained from the Garden City High School Guidance Department. The application should be sent to contactus@gcepoa.org. Should you have a question, you can call Barbara Garry at 516-248-1486.

All interested, eligible seniors are encouraged to apply.  The deadline for applications is April 16, 2026.

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236 Stewart Avenue

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

Date: 03/12/2026

Sold price: $2,700,000

7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Tudor Square feet: 4,223

Lot size: .3 acres

Annual taxes: $27,872

MLS number: 883095

The Seller’s Team: Colleen Chase and Deanna Arecco, Signature Premier Properties

The Buyer’s Team: Christina Miller Hirschfield, Compass Greater NY

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Date: 03/12/2026

Sold price: $2,106,700

5 bedrooms, 3 full baths

Architectural Style: Colonial Square feet: 3,475

Lot size: .18 acres

Annual taxes: $24,909

MLS number: 954703

The Seller’s Team: Jayne McGratty Armstrong, Howard Hanna Coach

The Buyer’s Team: Cheryl Adams McAuliffe and Jayne McGratty Armstrong, Howard Hanna Coach

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GC Historical Society of fers scholarship

The Garden City Historical Society is continuing the tradition of awarding a scholarship to a senior who has demonstrated a commitment to promote and understand Village history through significant volunteer hours, historical research, or other related projects.

This scholarship is generously funded by The Stewart Fund. Students can perform service hours or do a project any time through their high school years, including during 9th grade. This scholarship, in the amount of $2500, is limited to students who reside in the Village of Garden City. High School Senior students in both Garden City High School and pri-

vate schools are eligible to apply.

Applicants will be asked to provide details of their academic grades and SAT/ ACT scores, in addition to their volunteer projects and ideas about the role preservation should play in the Village.

Applications can be obtained on the Historical Society website: https://thegardencityhistoricalsociety.org/#societynews, or in the Guidance Office of Garden City High School. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2026.

The Garden City Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non profit organization dedicated to preserving the unique historic character and ambiance of the Village.

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Law & Order Awards ceremony

Frank Tauches, Commander of the William Bradford Turner American Legion Post #265, will host the annual Law & Order Awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 1. This program will be held at the Senior Center and the ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. This ceremony recognizes the outstanding contributions to our commu-

nity by members of the Garden City Police Department, the Garden City Fire Department and the NYU Langone Ambulance Corps. Everyone is invited to attend to recognize these individuals for their service to the residents of Garden City. Please join us to thank our first responders.

Senior Bridge Results

The winners of the Monday, March 16, duplicate bridge games:

North / South:

Athena Philippides and Carol Cook East / West: Dian Kendrick and Carrie Flapan

Reminder - No duplicate bridge next Monday, March 23.

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Mobility Impaired Committee seeks access at Patio Bar

SUBMITTED BY THE MOBILITY IMPAIRED COMMITTEE

The Mobility Impaired Committee continues to respond to residents ideas and concerns. Our new website, accessaisle.org, is getting many looks and hopefully, will attract more members and conversations!

Our new initiative today involves the Garden City Hotel. Located in the center of our village, residents love to stay there or entertain guests with their delicious meals. The hotel has expanded in the last decade with a bar in the back and the more visible Patio Bar in the front of hotel building (midway between hotel and street).

A few members of the Mobility

Impaired Committee have been disappointed with the accessibility of the Patio Bar. There are an abundance of steps to navigate and no entrance complying with ADA. In speaking with hotel management, the plan is to expand the bar in two years and comply with ADA at that time. This is a large amount of time to be out of compliance and we worry how many guests of the hotel and residents of the village will not be able to enjoy this beautiful site. The food and drinks are fabulous so we will work hard to make the Patio Bar accessible to all.

Please visit our site at accessaisle.org or call us at 302-547-0800 if you have any issues dealing with physical obstacles in our village.

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GC residents invited to Revolutionary War-themed evening

Garden City residents had the opportunity to step back in time and explore the dramatic events surrounding the birth of the United States at a special interactive dinner theater-style community program, performed at the Garden City Senior Center.

The evening, organized by the POA Engagement Committee, featured a mix of live performances, historical storytelling, and expert insights focused on the Revolutionary War era. The program began with students from the award-winning Garden City High

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School Marching Band, who performed music from the Revolutionary period, helping set the tone for an engaging night of history and patriotism.

Margo Arceri, Long Island historian who has appeared on several television programs for her expertise in the Revolutionary War, was the keynote speaker.  Ms. Arceri discussed what really happened during key moments of the conflict and shared insights drawn from her research. She is also an executive producer of the upcoming television series “Redcoats and Petticoats.”

Garden City resident and Daughter of the American Revolution Leslie Dimmling presented her self-penned theatrical skit featuring Boston women discussing the famous Boston Tea Party, offering a creative look at how everyday citizens might have reacted to the growing tensions between the colonies and Great Britain. The actresses were Garden City residents that enrolled in the Middle School.

Attendees were also invited to take part in an interactive segment exploring Long Island’s Culper Spy Ring, the secret network of Revolutionary War spies that helped provide General

George Washington with critical intelligence. Audience members joined fellow residents in “asking “ Culper Spy Agent 355 questions while learning about the daring efforts that took place on Long Island during the war. Agent 355 died on a British prison ship during the Revolutionary War.

The evening concluded with  Organizer Deputy Mayor Judy Courtney saying “The event is designed to combine education, entertainment, and community participation while highlighting Long Island’s important role in America’s fight for independence.”

With food donated by local restaurants and raffle baskets donated by the four Property Owners Associations, the evening was a memorable opportunity for Garden City residents to connect with local history while celebrating the spirit of the American Revolution, and served as the official “kick-off” event for an entire year of events geared to tie in with events celebrated all over the country. Stay tuned to the village website at www.gardencityny.net or the respective property owners associations for more details.

Spotlight on Business

SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Spring is bringing new energy to the heart of Garden City as the Garden City Chamber of Commerce begins installation of Centennial banners on 7th Street. Over the past week, Centennial banners have been installed along 7th Street and will continue to include New Hyde Park Road. The banners commemorate Garden City’s centennial milestone and serve as a visible reminder of the community’s rich history and continued vibrancy. Residents and visitors strolling through the downtown areas will begin to see these banners proudly displayed, marking this special moment in Garden City’s story.

Right around the corner is an upcoming cherished community event that brings together residents, families, local businesses and car enthusiasts from all over. Registration has opened for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce’s 71st Annual Easter Sunday Car Parade, Vehicles in the parade range from vintage classics to modern luxury cars, specialty models, hot rods, and muscle cars—some creatively decorated in festive Easter themes. The mix of styles and eras makes the parade a favorite for car enthusiasts and families alike.

Participants are encouraged to register early, as all registrations must be received by March 23rd.

The Chamber is also excited to welcome a new business to the downtown community. Nu Med Spa and Integrated Wellness will celebrate its official ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 26 at 5:30 PM at its location at 114 7th Street in Garden City.

Nu Med Spa and Integrated Wellness offers a range of aesthetic and integrative wellness services designed to help clients look and feel their best. The spa provides treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers, microneedling, IV vitamin therapy, and other advanced skincare and wellness services that combine modern aesthetics with a holistic approach to health.

Members of the community are invited to attend the ribbon cutting to meet the team, tour the space, and welcome Nu Med Spa and Wellness to Garden City’s vibrant small business community.

With Centennial banners now proudly lining the streets, preparations underway for the Easter Car Parade, and a new business opening its doors on Seventh Street, the Chamber looks forward to an exciting and celebratory spring season in Garden City.

Women’s Health Care of Garden City committed to personalized care

By John L. Gomes, MD

John L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained an independent private practice, providing personalized obstetrical and gynecological services.

He employs the technical advances of conventional medicine with an integrative approach to navigate women through difficult pregnancies into the menopausal years. He treats a wide variety of OB/GYN conditions and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

All tests are conveniently done on the premises, and a dedicated, compassionate staff is on call 24/7.

He is committed to excellence in patient communication, education and support, as many patients come with anxiety associated with past experiences and future concerns.

Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University.

strong negotiating skills to help our sellers achieve outstanding results. Every home and situation is unique, but our goal is always the same: to guide our clients through a smooth, successful sale. If you’re thinking about making a move, let our experience and neighborhood insight help you take the next step with confidence. We look forward to speaking with you about your next move.

He is both Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Women’s Health Care of Garden City is located at 1000 Franklin Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City.

Suspicious texts

On March 11th, a Garden City resident reported his daughter received text messages on her new phone from an unknown person referencing her TikTok account. Garden City Police Detectives are investigating.

Traffic detail

Garden City officers assisted with traffic at the Nassau County Legislative Building for a TV show filming on March 11th.

Campus protest

On March 11th, Garden City officers monitored an anti-ICE protest at Adelphi University; the protest concluded without incident.

Check washing

A Garden City resident reported on March 11th that two checks mailed at the 6th St. mailbox were washed and cashed, resulting in a loss of $1,553.

Aided responses

Garden City Police officers responded to five aided cases on March 11th.

Aided calls

On March 12th, Garden City officers responded to four aided cases.

Check stolen

A Garden City res ident reported on March 12th that a check in the amount of $12,250 was stolen after being mailed. Detectives are investigat ing.

Domestic incident

Garden City officers responded on March 12th to a domestic incident between a mother and son; no viola tions were reported and the son left the scene.

Suspended driver

On March 12th, Garden City officers stopped a vehicle for a suspended registration and found the driver also had a suspended license; the vehicle was impounded.

Missing located

An 88-year-old resident reported missing on March 12th was located by GCPD officers in Mineola and transported back to her residence after notifications were made to multiple jurisdictions.

Multiple accidents

On March 13th, Garden City officers responded to six auto accidents.

Cooking alarm Garden City Police and Firefighters responded on March 13th to a Prescott Street address for an automatic fire alarm caused by cooking food.

Aided calls

Garden City officers responded to three aided cases on March 13th.

Dorm alarm

On March 13th, GCFD and GCPD responded to an Adelphi University dormitory for an automatic fire alarm apparently caused by the use of hair spray.

Road dispute

Garden City officers responded on March 13th to a dispute on Old Country Rd., which was settled at the scene.

Office alarm

On March 13th, GCFD and GCPD responded to a Nassau County government office for an automatic fire alarm that accidentally set off a smoke alarm.

Steam alarm

On March 14th, GCPD and GCFD responded to a Franklin Ave. address for a fire call activated by steam in a shower.

Alarm malfunction

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded on March 14th to a Garden City Plaza address for a fire call caused by an alarm malfunction.

Race detail

On March 14th, GCPD officers assisted with traffic for the St. Joseph’s Annual Run for Tomorrow’s Hope Fun Run and 5K Run.

Cooking alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded on March 14th to a Brook St. residence for a fire alarm activated by cooking.

Injury accident

Officers responded on March 14th to a two-car auto accident at Cherry Valley Ave. and Stewart Ave., with one motorist transported to the hospital.

Minor accident

On March 14th, officers responded to a two-car auto accident at Clinton Rd. and Stewart Ave. with no injuries reported.

Bank theft

Officers responded on March 14th to a bank on 7th St. for a report of identity theft involving a large unauthorized cash withdrawal that had occurred previously.

Fall assist

On March 15th, GCPD officers responded to a St. Paul’s Pl. residence to assist an elderly resident who had fallen and was unable to get up; no injury was reported.

Minor accident

GCPD officers responded on March 15th to Franklin Ave. and 7th St. for a two-car auto accident; no injuries were reported.

Package theft

On March 15th, a Russell Rd. resident reported the larceny of a package delivered and left on her porch.

Missing located

A 79-year-old resident reported missing on March 15th was quickly located by responding GCPD officers a few blocks away.

Medical calls

GCPD officers responded to five medical aided cases on March 15th.

Construction alarm

On March 16th, GCPD and GCFD responded to a Locust St. residence for an automatic fire alarm activated by construction in the home.

Fall assist

Garden City Police officers responded on March 16th to a Somerset Ave. residence to assist an elderly resident who had fallen; no injuries were reported.

Low wire

On March 16th, GCPD and GCFD responded to New Hyde Park Rd. for a low-hanging wire determined to be a non-energized fiber-optic cable.

Injury accident

Garden City Police officers responded on March 16th to Stewart Ave. and Nassau Blvd. for a two-car auto accident, with one occupant transported to the hospital.

Check fraud

On March 16th, a Pine St. resident reported identity theft involving sto-

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Earlier this week the Village was awarded a Safe Workplace Award for calendar year 2024. The “SWA” program is provided to the safest municipal workplaces in New York State. The award benefits members (VGC) of the Comp Alliance (NYS-wide consortium) who’s lower workers comp experience contributed to the financial well-being of the program during a given policy year. For our very solid performance we earned a cash award of just over $50k. Great work by our senior managers and front-line personnel!

tles, jars, metal containers and foil

• Place items loose in the bin; do not bag recyclables

• Remove caps and lids before recycling

• Please empty and rinse all containers

History at Play

Update on the StP’s Turf Field: post the “big dump” in January and February, our contractor has been anxious to get back to work…however, because the “field” area is still evidencing moisture the “laser grading,” necessary to prepare for final construction activity has been put on hold. If Mother Nature is good to us, “laser grading” should commence next week. It is hoped from that time, construction will be complete in about a month thereafter.

Recycling stickers available for pickup

This past Wednesday was World Recycling Day! To help make recycling easier for everyone, recycling “pail stickers” are available for pickup at the Library and Village Hall. These stickers are designed to be placed on the inside rim of your recycling pail as a quick reminder of what belongs in your bin. A few key recycling tips:

• The Village accepts Type 1 and Type 2 plastics, along with glass bot-

This Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, we will be presenting “A Revolution of Her Own.” The show chronicles the life of American Revolutionary War Hero, Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight in and be honorably discharged from the American military. This one-woman interactive performance starring Judith Kalora has been a smash hit up and down the east coast. The show is part of the Village’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Hope to see you there!! Admission is FREE!! To learn more, visit www. HistoryAtPlay.com.

Library launches new website

The Garden City Public Library launched a new website this past Wednesday. The user-friendly design makes it easy for patrons to navigate each Department directly from the homepage. Visitors can also find quick links to the Library Catalog, Museum Passes, Online Resources and Library Card Applications. The Calendar of Events is also front and center on the homepage, along with links to our social media pages. Check out the new site at https:// www.gardencitypl.org and visit regularly as the site is updated often!

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Campus fire alarm

GCPD and GCFD responded on March 16th to Adelphi University for an automatic fire alarm set off due to cooking.

Medical calls

GCPD officers responded to four medical aided cases on March 16th.

Tree down

During a wind and rainstorm on March 17th, GCPD officers responded to Lefferts Rd. for a large tree blocking the roadway; GC Recreation removed the tree without further incident.

Locked vehicle

On March 17th, GCPD officers responded to Osborne Rd. to assist a

motorist who had locked his keys inside his vehicle.

Cash withdrawal

A Chestnut St. resident reported on March 17th an identity theft involving an unauthorized cash withdrawal from a bank in Brooklyn.

Benefit fraud

On March 17th, a New Hyde Park Rd. resident reported identity theft involving an unauthorized filing for unemployment benefits.

Hair dryer alarm

GCPD and GCFD responded on March 17th to an Oxford Blvd. residence for an automatic fire alarm set off by a hair dryer.

Medical calls

GCPD officers responded to four medical aided cases on March 17th.

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Century old tradition trans forms Cathedral

On the Saturday before Palm Sunday, something unusual happens inside the Cathedral of the Incarnation. A small group of dedicated volunteers arrives, arms full of palm fronds. Over the course of several hours, working with care and considerable patience, they weave thousands of individual palms into a single large screen: roughly ten feet wide and six feet tall, dense and green, filling the sanctuary and completely concealing the High Altar behind a wall of palms.

It has been happening this way, in some form, for as long as anyone can remember.

The palm screen is not listed in any liturgical handbook. It is not a common practice in any church or cathedral across the country, or world. It belongs, as far as anyone can tell, entirely and uniquely to the Cathedral of the Incarnation — a tradition passed down not in writing but through the people who show up every year to build it.

“ No one we have ever spoken to can tell us when or how it started, ” says The Very Rev. Canon Michael T. Sniffen, Ph.D., Dean of Long Island - himself a liturgical theologian. “ It simply has always been part of how this Cathedral enters Holy Week. There is something rather wonderful about a tradition so embedded in the life of a place that it predates living memory.

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When worshippers arrive on Palm Sunday morning, the familiar focal point of the Cathedral ’ s long nave — the High Altar at its west end — has disappeared behind the screen. In its place is something unexpected: a dense wall of palms where the altar should be, fragrant and substantial, where the congregation gathers to begin Holy Week.

That juxtaposition is very much the point. Palm Sunday marks Jesus ’

entry into Jerusalem, greeted by crowds waving palm branches, and the beginning of the road to Calvary. The screen is festive and abundant, and at the same time it conceals. The altar — the center of the Easter celebration — remains hidden behind it, not yet visible. The congregation must pass through Holy Week to get there.

By Easter morning, the screen is gone. The altar stands fully revealed, and surrounded by lilies. For those who were present the week before, the contrast is not lost on them.

The tradition is kept alive by the Cathedral ’ s Altar Guild, the volunteer ministry responsible for the care of the Cathedral ’ s sacred spaces and furnishings. Christine Brink LeSueur, who serves as Altar Guild Chairperson, grew up with the tradition — her mother held the same role for many years before her. “ I never knew a Palm Sunday without it, ” she says. “ My mother - Cynthia Brink - oversaw it for years, and now I do. I couldn ’ t tell you who built the first one or exactly how the technique was passed down — but every year we gather on that Saturday and figure it out together, just as the people before us did. It feels like a responsibility and a privilege at the same time. ”

The volunteers who build the screen arrive without fanfare and work without audience. No program notes explain the tradition ’ s history to visitors encountering it for the first time. It simply appears — and then, a few days later, it is gone.

This year, Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, March 29. All are welcome to attend any of the services to see this magnificent piece of cathedral tradition — please seeincarnationgc.org for service times and descriptions

From Despair to Hope: Conquering Peripheral Neuropathy with Westbury Acupuncture

“It’s as though I’m stepping from razor blade to razor blade.”

“It feels like my feet are under attack by fire ants.”

“Like I’m walking on wet paint with rolled up socks.”

And you’re in this kind of pain all the time.

“It’s relentless, keeping you up at night and preventing you from doing even the most mundane tasks. Things that I used to take for granted, like wearing shoes and going grocery shopping. Two of my three children were getting married last year and I wasn’t even sure I was going to be able to attend their weddings,” shares Rose W. Rose was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy in 2015, a degenerative condition affecting almost 5% of people over the age of 55.

“My doctor sat me down and said, ‘Rose I’m so sorry to tell you this, but you have peripheral neuropathy. I’m going to prescribe you gabapentin to manage the discomfort but overall, neuropathy is untreatable.’ My first thought was, ‘we can cure cancer but you can’t stop my feet from hurting?’ It felt like a cruel joke.”

While neuropathy can be caused by a number of things

including diabetes and chemotherapy, over 23% of neuropathy cases are classified as idiopathic. In layman's terms, the cause is unknown. This was the case with Rose. “Basically every question I had was met with an ‘I don’t know.’ It was depressing to say the least.”

Eventually, Rose was forced to quit her job because the numbness had started to set in and prevented her from driving.

Fortunately for Rose, she came across an article in the local newspaper featuring Jae Won Kim L.Ac and his innovative approach to treating peripheral neuropathy. “At first, I thought it had to be a sham. After so many specialists told me there was no hope, here was this acupuncturist in the

article claiming a 90% success rate in treating neuropathy! I just had to call, and I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am that I did.”

Jae Won Kim, founder of Westbury Acupuncture, says that cases like Rose’s are incredibly common. “Almost all of my neuropathy patients have been told at one point or another that there is no hope. I like to think I specialize in offering hope.”

To quote the New York Times, “Chinese medicine proves itself where Western medicine fails.”

“Acupuncture has been treating complicated, chronic conditions like neuropathy for thousands of years,” shares Jae Won. “I start with a foundation based on this time-tested science and my clinical experience. I then

tailor treatments based on a number of factors including the severity of your neuropathy, how long you’ve had it, whether or not there are any underlying factors, things of that nature. It’s because of these personalized treatment programs that we’re seeing such incredible results!”

Four months after treatment, Rose is back at work and thriving. “Being back at work isn’t even the most exciting part,” exclaims “Not only was I able to attend my son’s wedding, but I could walk down the aisle! It was the most magical moment and I have Jae Won to thank for it. To think, I might’ve missed that.” Rose held back tears.

If you or someone you love is suffering with chronic pain that presents as burning, tingling, or ‘pins and needles,’ or you’ve recently been diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy, it’s important to know that there are options. There is hope. Call (516) 500-8281 to

Adult Services at the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies

Monday Movies presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library at 1:30 p.m.: March 2026 Movies -

Women's History Month

3/23/26 - “Silkwood”, R, 1983, 128 mins

3/30/26 - “Norma Rae”, PG, 1979, 114 mins

March 2026 Programs

Beginning Mah-Jongg Instruction Tuesdays, March 24, 31  Join us for a beginner-friendly MahJongg lesson focused on learning the game in a relaxed, social setting. It’s a chance to build skills, meet new people, and enjoy thoughtful play and connection — no experience required. This is a three-part program held on 3 consecutive Tuesdays, March 17, March 24 and March 31. Register once for the entire series.

Cards and sets will be provided.

Please register online at LibCal at https://gardencitypl.libcal.com/. For additional information contact Adult Services at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants. Registration is limited.

NYU Langone Hospital Presents:  Fall Prevention Classes - A Matter of Balance Tuesdays, March 24, 31, and April 7, 14, 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Large Meeting Room

This is an 8-week program that offers tips to help avoid falls, build confidence, increase personal safety, and provide exercises to help build strength and balance.

Please register online at LibCal at https://gardencitypl.libcal.com/. For additional information contact Adult Services at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.  Registration is limited.

Adult Crocheting and Knitting with Lupe

• Wednesday, March 25     from 7–8 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room  Crafter, knitter and crocheter Lupe Velasquez will be on hand to teach, help and suggest projects to do. Please

register online at LibCal at https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com/. Register once to cover the entire series. For additional information contact Adult Services at (516) 742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org.

Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.

Mah-Jongg Open Play

Wednesdays, March 25 and April 1 9:30–11 a.m.and 6–8 p.m. Small Meeting Room unless otherwise noted

We are offering the opportunity to sign up for open play Mah-Jongg for all. In order to hold the room, registration is required. The room will be set up in groups of four and is open to all who would like to play.  Please note there is no instruction for this program. You must bring your own mah-jongg board.

Please register online at LibCal at https://gardencitypl.libcal.com/. For additional information contact Adult Services at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.

Bingo for Adults

Friday, April 17 from 11 a.m.–12 noon in the Large Meeting Room

Join us for a fun morning of Bingo and win some fun prizes. Register for each Bingo online on LibCal (https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com) or call Adult Services Reference Desk at (516) 7428405 ext. 5236 or email  speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org.  Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room

Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council. Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Register in person at the Garden City Public Library. Space is limited, so check with

the Reference Department for availability. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $33 check made payable to Empire Safety Council and current Library card with you to register. Bring your valid New York State driver's license and a pen to class.

Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.

Plumbing Lecture with Brian Schnee of Home Improvements with TLC Saturday, March 28, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Large Meeting Room

Learn the common terms used by a plumbing professional and the importance of maintaining your potable and waste water systems. Topics of discussion include:

• the water supply systems and all its components

• the sanitary waste systems and all its components

• types of pipes and all their fittings

• grey water, can it be reused?

• lead pipes

• the meaning and importance of venting

• maintaining the water supply and sanitary waste systems

• the refrigerator ice maker story

Recommended this lecture be followed up with April 11, 2026 hands-on workshop. Please register separately.

Please register online at LibCal at https://gardencitypl.libcal.com/. For additional information contact Adult Services at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org. Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants

Garden City Public Library Expands Museum Pass Program Thanks to the Friends of the Library

The Garden City Public Library is pleased to announce that, through the generosity and continued support of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, eight additional museum passes are now available to our patrons.

The newly added passes include:

• The Frick Collection (Print on Demand)

1 East 70th Street at Fifth Avenue,

New York, NY

Free admission for 2 adults (no children under age 10)

• Sands Point Preserve (Print on Demand)

127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY

Free parking and entrance to the preserve

• Garvies Point Museum & Preserve (Print on Demand)

50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY

Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 5–12)

• The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (Print on Demand)

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY

4 general admission passes (not recommended for children 10 and under)

• Long Island Museum (Print on Demand)

1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY

Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children under 18

• New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) (Print on Demand)

47-10 111th Street, Corona, NY

Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18

• The New York Historical (Print on Demand)

170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street), New York, NY

Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18

• New York Transit Museum (Print on Demand)

99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY

Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18

These additions join our current museum pass offerings, which include: the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Empire Pass, Guggenheim Museum, Intrepid Museum, Long Island Children’s Museum, Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum, MoMA, Firefighter’s Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art, Old Westbury Gardens, and the Vanderbilt Museum, Mansion & Planetarium.

We are deeply grateful to the Friends of the Garden City Public Library for making these valuable cultural and educational opportunities available to our community. Reservations can be made via LibCal, which requires a Library card and a PIN. Please visit the Circulation Desk to verify or create your PIN. Once you have a PIN, you can make your reservations from home or at the Library. You can also make a reservation to

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Come see the Chick Incubation Program's newly hatched chicks now unitl Monday, March 23, at 6 p.m.

Visit Our Chicks at the Library Until Monday, March 23, at 6 p.m.!

The Library’s annual Chick Incubation program has returned this year! Eggs arrived on Wednesday, February 25 and began hatching on Tuesday, March 17. Chicks will be returned one week after they hatch. Patrons can see them now through

Monday, March 23 at 6PM!

Eggs are picked up from Cornell Cooperative Extension at Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank, NY and chicks are returned back to Cornell Cooperative Extension at Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank, NY.

This year, the Library received a total of eight eggs. Four of these eggs were brown and four of these eggs were

Teens played the popular role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, March 12, at the Library. Teen Dungeons and Dragons is a teen-led program in which teens lead game campaigns for their peers while enjoying snacks and drinks. The next Teen Dungeons and Dragons will be held Thursday, April 16, at 4 p.m.. Register online via LibCal at gardencitypl.libcal.com beginning Tuesday, April 7, at 1 a.m.. Teen Dungeons and Dragons is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.

The Library has two new Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles which will debut at Teen Clubhouse

white. The brown eggs hatched into either Black Star chicks, which are a cross between a Rhode Island Red rooster and a Barred Rock hen, or Cinnamon Queens, which are a cross between the Rhode Island Red rooster and the Silver Laced Wyandotte hen. The white eggs are from a White Leghorn mix breed and they hatched yellow chicks.

Come Play Mario Kart World on the Library’s Brand New Switch 2 Consoles During Teen Clubhouse! The Library is excited to debut our two new Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles on Friday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. at Teen Clubhouse! Teens will be able to play Mario Kart World for the first

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Teens gamed and had fun with their friends at Teen Gamers on Friday, March 13, at the Library. They played the Library's Nintendo Switch consoles, checked out the Library's selevtion of board games, and also played Magic: The Gathering with each other. The next Teen Gamers session will be held on Friday, April 17, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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time at the Library. Plus, teens can still play games like Super Smash Bros., Mario Party, and Mario Kart and we will have crafts, board games, LEGO, and more! Snacks and drinks will be served. Register online via LibCal (gardencitypl.libcal.com). Can’t make Teen Clubhouse? The Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles and Mario Kart World will also be available for teens to play during the next Teen Gamer, which will be held on Friday, April 17, at 3:30 p.m. Register online via LibCal (gardencitypl.libcal. com) for April’s Teen Gamers beginning Tuesday, April 7, at 10 a.m. Teen Gamers and Teen Clubhouse are for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.

Upcoming and Ongoing Library Programs for Tweens and Teens

These programs are for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12 unless otherwise noted. Registration is required for these programs on LibCal at https://gardencitypl.libcal.com unless otherwise noted.

Teens who complete an online survey after specific programs can receive community service for participating.

Registration is live online at https:// gardencitypl.libcal.com for the following programs:

• Ongoing: 100 Books Before Graduation - Register online here: https://forms.gle/j262hNm4tGsvR8wz9. After you register, pick up your 100 Books Before Graduation Packet located at the Library to participate!

• Monday, March 23, at 4 p.m.: Teen Manga Mondays (Grades 6–12)

• Tuesday, March 24, at 4 p.m.: Teen VolunTuesday (Grades 6–12)

• Wednesday, March 25, at 4 p.m.: Teen Art Workshop: Oil Pastel Workshop (Grades 6–12)

• Thursday, March 26, at 4 p.m.: Pizza and Pages: Teen Book Club (Grades 6–12)

• Friday, March 27, at 3:30 p.m.: Teen Clubhouse (Grades 6–12)

• Saturday, March 28, at 3 p.m.: Teen STEAM Workshop: Edible Slime (Grades 6–12)

Registration begins Tuesday, March 24, at 10 a.m. online at https://gardencitypl.libcal.com for the following program:

• Tuesday, March 31, at 4 p.m.: Intro to Safe Babysitting (Grades 6–12)

Ongoing Take-Home Community Service Opportunities

Looking to volunteer? Check out

some of our ongoing take-home community service opportunities for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Please check at the Library for more information on each of these opportunities; all volunteer projects should be submitted at the Library with a Volunteer Form, which can be found outside the Tweens and Teens Room.

• Ongoing until Friday, April 17, 2026: Poetry for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 5 poems can be submitted per volunteer.

• Ongoing until Friday, May 15, 2026: America 250 Recipe Cards for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 5 poems can be submitted per volunteer.

• Ongoing until Friday, May 1, 2026: Teen Art and Creative Writing Showcase 2026 - No registration required. Up to 3 pieces of art and 3 pieces of writing can be submitted per volunteer.

• Ongoing until Friday, May 15, 2026: America 250 What America Means to Me Project for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 2 submissions (1 writing and 1 art) can be submitted per volunteer.

• Ongoing until Friday, May 15, 2026: America 250 Art and Writing Showcase for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 3 pieces of art and 3 pieces of writing can be submitted per volunteer.

• Ongoing until Friday, May 15, 2026: Teen Social Media Team’s America 250: What America Means to Me Video Project - No registration required, but parents must sign a volunteer form located at the Library. One video can be submitted per teen volunteer for this project.

• Ongoing: Teen Social Media Team - No registration required, but parents must sign a volunteer form located at the Library. Up to four social media content items can be submitted per volunteer monthly.

• Ongoing: Bookmarks for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 20 bookmarks can be submitted per volunteer monthly.

• Ongoing: Kindness Cards for Community Service - No registration required. Up to 10 cards can be submitted per volunteer monthly.

• Ongoing: Friendship Bracelets for Community ServiceNo registration required. Up to 10 bracelets can be submitted per volunteer monthly.

Adult Services at the Garden City Public Library

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borrow a Museum pass from one of the member institutions in our Museum Pass Program. Some museum passes are now available to print from home. If you do not have access to a printer, the Library will be happy to print the pass for you. These passes will be good for one day only. Please note that not all museums participate. For a list of printfrom-home passes, visit the Library website, www.gardencitypl.org.

Passes for the following museums still need to be picked up at the Library: 9/11 Memorial Museum, NYC (2 adults and 2 children); MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art), NYC (5 visitors); the Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City (2 adults and 2 children) and the Empire Pass, which allows entry of the vehicle when the card is presented at most New York State Parks, Department of

Environmental Conservation forest preserve areas, boat launch sites, arboretums and park preserves.

The following Library Museum Pass rules remain in effect:

• Museum passes are available only to Garden City Public Library cardholders in good standing who have signed the Museum Pass User Agreement. Museum passes may be reserved in advance and must be checked out by an adult (18 years and older) family member.

• Reservations will be taken up to one month in advance of the desired date, subject to availability on a firstcome, first-served basis. Reservations can be made in person at the Adult Services Desk or over the phone at 516-742-8405 x5236.

Additional rules and information are available at the library.

Garden City Library launches new website

The Garden City Public Library launched a new website Wednesday, March 18. The user-friendly design makes it easy for patrons to navigate each Department directly from the homepage. Visitors can also find quick links to the Library Catalog, Museum Passes, Online Resources and Library Card Applications. The Calendar of Events is also front and center on the homepage, along with links to our social media pages.

“We are excited about the redesigned website's first impression and especially encouraged to see the

results of the team's thoughtful steps toward accessibility—such as improved color contrast, more consistent heading hierarchy, and better keyboard navigation support,” Operations Director Courtney Rutt Rosenblatt said. “These updates not only enhance usability for all visitors but also move the site closer to meeting modern accessibility standards.”

Check out the new site at https:// www.gardencitypl.org and be sure to visit regularly as the site is updated often!

DAR celebrates women in history

Prospective member Marilyn Ortiz (left), Chapter Vice Regent Deborah McCauley (center) and Gen Cupolo finalize and sign Marilyn's membership application papers.

Members of the Garden City based Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter NSDAR, Heather Zawislak, Regent, took note of Women's History Month at their March 14 meeting. Chapter Vice Regent Deborah McCauley chaired the meeting.

The program presented by History Chair Leslie Dimmling, centered around famous and accomplished women who were also members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Among the women highlighted was Dr. Anita McGee, founder of the Army Nursing Corps; Susan B. Anthony, suffragette; and Clara Barton, Red Cross founder. Jane Addams, a leader in Social Work and 1931 winner of the Nobel Prize, was the first American woman to receive that award. US Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, an early expert in computers and the development of computer languages, was the recipient of 40 honorary degrees from universities around the world for her work. Before serving as US Senator from Illinois, Tammy Duckworth was a Black Hawk helicopter pilot who lost both legs in the Iraq War. Janet Reno was the first female US attorney general, serving under President Clinton. Margaret Rhea Seddon, MD, was an American astronaut who logged 722 hours in space, and took her DAR insignia pin

into space with her.

Dr. Mary Walker served during the Civil War, was captured while crossing enemy lines to treat patients, and spent time in a Confederate prison camp. She is the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor and one of only 8 civilians to receive it. DAR has also numbered 7 First Ladies among its members. We are proud of all these ladies!

This meeting was attended by prospective DAR member Donna Abrusci, and another prospective member who signed her application papers at the meeting, Marilyn Ortiz. A luncheon followed the meeting, and all enjoyed the informative program.

Donna Abrusci (left), prospective DAR member, and Chapter Registrar Gen Cupolo sort application paperwork.

News from the Children’s Room

Please join us on March 27, at 11:00 a.m. for Dance Party - 2 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

Upcoming March Library Programs for Children

These programs are for children ages Birth through Grade 5. Registration is required. Visit https://www.gardencitypl.libcal.com to register for November programs.

Programs may be canceled due to weather, power outages, lack of registration, or other unforeseen circumstances. If contact information has been provided for registration, a direct attempt will be made to notify participants.

New Storytime Registration Rules

Children’s programs are extremely popular! To give as many children as possible the chance to enjoy storytime, beginning January 6 each child may register for one storytime per week. Please choose the session that best fits your child’s schedule and interests.

If a child is registered for more than one storytime, the librarian will select which session the child will attend. As space allows, we will continue to welcome children from the waiting list and walk-ins.

If your child is registered, please arrive at least 5 minutes early. At the start time of the program, if your registered child is NOT checked in, you will forfeit your child’s spot to a child on the waitlist or walk-in list.

• Monday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

• Monday, March 23, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, March 26, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Friday, March 27, at 11:00 a.m,: Dance Party - 2 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Saturday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m.: Matters of the HeART - 2 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Monday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

• Monday, March 30, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, March 31, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Tuesday, March 31, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Craft - 3 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m.: STEAM Preschool Building - 6 Months to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, April 1, at 4:00 p.m.: STEAM Fun Club - Grades

Please join us on March 28, at 10:30 a.m. for Matters of the HeART - 2 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

K–2

• Thursday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Monday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

• Monday, April 6, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, April 7, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Tuesday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m.: STEAM Preschool Building - 6 Months to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, April 8, at 3:30 p.m.: Dance Party - 2 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, April 9, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Monday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

• Monday, April 13, at

11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, April 14, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Tuesday, April 14, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Craft - 3 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m.: Preschool Egg Hunt - Ages 2 to 5.

• Thursday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, April 16, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.: Books Before Bed - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Monday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

• Monday, April 20, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Tuesday, April 21, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, April 22, at 4:00 p.m.: STEAM Fun Club - Grades K–2

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FOR SENIORS fyi

Garden City’s Senior Center is open. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information on activities and events!

The Serenade Youth Orchestra

Join us at the Senior Center on April 2 at 11:30 for an afternoon of music presented by a few young ladies called, The Serenade Youth Orchestra, from the High School. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Managing Your Medicine Cabinet

NYU EMS will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday, April 21, at 11:30, presenting, “Managing Your Medicine Cabinet”. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Maintaining Health, Fitness and Vitality

Join us at the Senior Center at 10:45 on Tuesday April 7, for a presentation about maintaining health, fitness and vitality as we age with Dr Joseph Marino DPT. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call ( 516) 385-8006.

Stress Management Seminar

Join us at the Senior Center for a seminar on Stress Management with Dr Mark Lazarus, sponsored by HANK Services. Wednesday, April 22, at 12:30. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Express Sculpt Class

Cathy will begin a new Express Sculpt class on Tuesdays beginning 4/7 at the Senior Center. This halfhour class will take place at 10:00–10:30, and will run for 8 weeks. Cost is $24, please register on Community Pass or at the Senior Center.

Mah Jongg Lessons

Beginning Tuesday, April 7, we will be offering beginner Mah Jongg lessons at the Senior Center.  You will have 4 weeks of lessons from 10:00–12:00, with an extra 5th week bonus play session with the instructor present. Cost is $125, pay at the Senior Center or on Community Pass, beginning March 6th. Space is limited to the first 8 registrants.

Free Shredding Event

Bring your papers to the Senior Center to be shredded between 10:00–2:00 on April 13. We will have a shredding truck onsite, sponsored by The Grand Pavilion in Rockville Centre. Each person can bring up to 2 large bags full of papers to shred. No registration necessary.

Spring Zumba Gold

Join Andrea for Spring Zumba

Gold. Beginning Tuesday, April 14, at 10:45–11:30. Her spring session will run for 8 weeks until June 2. Cost is $65.00. Register on Community Pass or at the Senior Center.

Fall Precautions Talk

Join us at the Senior Center on Tuesday, March 24, at 11:30 a,m. Darlie Abdallah Hilaire, director of PT at Parker Jewish Institute, will speak on fall precautions. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Know Before You Go

Join us Thursday, March 26, at 11:00 for a presentation “Know before You Go” Understanding and navigating discharge from hospital/rehab, what to expect at rehab, ensuring legal and financial matters are properly organized, and about medicare coverage. RSVP to Kerri Winans Kaley by 3/23 at (631)-372-2392 or kwkaley@thebristal.com

Tai Chi

Tai Chi on the second Friday of each month, sponsored by the Bristal at Garden City has been suspended. Stay tuned for when Joyce will return.

Open Mah Jongg and Canasta

Every Tuesday we will be offering pickup Mah Jongg, Canasta, and Rummikub games, open to all residents from 12:00–2:00. Bring a set and have some fun.

Open Ping Pong

Senior Center Ping Pong on Tuesdays from 1:00–3:00. This is no longer a drop-in program, If you are interested in playing, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006 to have your name put on an interest list.

Chair Yoga

Chair yoga schedule for Tania at the senior center.  Thursdays 9:15–9:45 Meditation, 9:45–10:45 Chair Yoga class.

Open Chess

Join us for Open Chess at Senior Center, every Friday at 2:00–3:30. Beginning December 5. No registration is required, just stop by and play!

Senior Center Lunch Group

Join our Senior Center Lunch Group at 12:30–3:30 on Wednesdays, or, if you miss your pool friends, join the Garden City Pool Chat Group at the center, on Thursdays beginning at 1:00-3:30. For both groups, coffee and tea will be served, just bring your lunch and chat!! Also, call to inquire about our two book clubs, one meets on Thursdays during the day and the other on Wednesday evenings.

IN MEMORIAM

Pauline Rudkin

Pauline Harley Rudkin, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on April 18, 1930, in Radnor Pennsylvania to Eleanor and George Harley. Shortly after her father’s untimely death in 1939, Pauline and mother Eleanor moved to New York City to live with her grandfather and Aunt Veronica Doyle. In her early years, she attended Bayside high school, later graduating from secretarial business school and taking a position with National Distillers. On October 6, 1951, she married Robert "Bob" Henry Rudkin, who years earlier returned as a decorated combat fighter pilot and POW after his P-51 Mustang was shot down during World War II.

Pauline Rudkin

Pauline and Bob moved to Garden City, New York in 1958 and resided there for almost sixty years with their two sons Robert and Peter. They both were active in the community particularly with the American Legion. Pauline maintained membership in the Women’s Auxiliary of the William Bradford Turner Veterans Unit No. 265 until her death. Pauline was a devoted parishioner at Saint Joseph’s Parish with membership in the Rosery Society for many years. She unconditionally loved all animals contributing to many charitable organizations supporting their rescue and care. Pauline spent hours each week at the local Petco caring for all the kittens and grown cats, which she was particularly fond of.

Pauline is survived by her two sons, Robert (Christine), Peter (Allison), five grandchildren Robert (Danielle), Katherine (James), Maxwell (Lauren) Christopher (Meghan), Sarah and her five great grandsons Atticus, Venerando, Oliver, Noah and Korben along with her 6th great grandson Declan due in March 2026.

IN MEMORIAM

George L. McGowan

George Laurence “Larry” McGowan, 82, died on February 28, 2026. A man of integrity and long-standing friendships, Larry leaves behind a legacy of professional achievement and a family who loved him dearly.

Born on November 27, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY to George Laurence and Grace Harding McGowan, Larry grew up with a foundation of faith and education. He attended St. John’s Preparatory School (Brooklyn, NY) and Garden City (NY) High School before graduating from Niagara University. After graduation, Larry completed his ROTC training and became a first lieutenant in the United States Army.

Following additional specialized training, he was stationed in Vilseck, Germany, on the Czech border, where he led a missile unit for most of his military service. He was immensely proud of his time spent in the military and spoke of it often.

Upon returning to civilian life, Larry dedicated his professional career to Real Estate Development and Construction. His work left a tangible mark across the Northeast, and he remained committed to it, actively engaging in projects until his courageous battle with pulmonary disease led him to retire two years ago. He was known by colleagues for his

expertise and his commitment to the projects that shaped the local landscape. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Larry was a husband, loyal friend, and cherished family member. He is survived by his wife, Brigid Mary Hutchinson McGowan; his sister, Kathleen McGowan Metz of Longboat Key, FL and Sharon, CT; his nephews, James Thornton Metz (Victoria) and Robert Harding Metz (Robin); and his nieces, Alicia Harding Metz, Lauren Harding Simons, Kathryn Metz Helm (Lloyd), and Margaret Thornton Metz.

Larry was a proud great-uncle to nine grand-nieces and nephews, all of whom held a special place in his heart.

Larry also shared a close and affectionate bond with Aldina Vazão Kennedy and Ana Monica Vazão. He valued lifelong friendships, particularly those formed during his years at Garden City High School and found immense joy in nurturing those connections, especially through their annual golf outings he so enjoyed organizing and attending.

A Mass of Christian Burial with military honors will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on June 6, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, NY. The interment at Calvary Cemetery will be at a later date. The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

Dorothy Mary Episcopia

Dorothy Mary Episcopia of Rockville Centre and Garden City, NY passed away on March 12, 2026. Dorothy was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1945 to Walter H. Awe, Sr. and Dorothy Awe. Her parents later settled in Mineola, NY. She attended Mineola High School before graduating from Wheaton College in Norton, MA in 1967. She married her husband Nicholas in 1970, and they settled in Garden City, where they resided for 45 years.

Fluent in French, Dorothy’s interests included art history, singing, and painting. Everyone who knew her recognized how dedicated she was to whatever project she was pursuing. In 2011 she was honored to be named one of the “Women of Distinction” by New York State Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt for her years of service to the Garden City community since 1976. Dorothy served as

president of the Eastern Property Owner's Association and was a member of the Mayor’s Committee to Monitor Development Outside of Garden City. She also served on the Nassau County Advisory Council to the New York State Division for Women under Governor George Pataki. In the early 1980s, the Garden City Board of Education appointed her to the first Long Range Facilities Planning Committee. Dorothy served as founding co-chair of the district’s Arts-in-Education program, served on the PTA Executive Committee, and was chair of the PTA Student Loan Fund. She was one of the first civic members of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and was a group leader for the Pre - Cana program at St. Joseph’s Church. When named a “Woman of Distinction,” Dorothy said she was “grateful to have had the opportunity to work with so many people,” adding that

she could never have completed her work alone and that “there is no ‘I’ in team.”

In recent years, Dorothy and her husband Nick moved to Rockville Centre and became very active in St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside. Dorothy served as Recording Secretary on the board of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Father Joseph O’Connell Council #3481 and was also a dedicated lector for the parish.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Nicholas; her children, Jennifer O’Hanlon (Peter) and Gregory (Briana); and her beloved grandchildren, Timmy, Michael, Katherine, Elizabeth, and Henry. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter H. Awe, Sr. and Dorothy Awe; her brother, Walter H. Awe, Jr.; and Eileen Awe Hupp.

A mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Anthony's Church.

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Books Before School encourages reading

NEW! Encourage Reading through

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and 500 Books Before Middle School

Our Children’s Department is thrilled to introduce exciting new reading initiatives designed to help young readers discover the joy of books!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Encourage your child to embark on a journey of reading 1,000 books before entering kindergarten. This program fosters a love for reading, improves literacy skills, and provides fun milestones to celebrate along the way.

500 Books Before Middle School

For older readers, we offer the 500

Books Before Middle School program. This challenge promotes independent reading and helps children continue developing their imagination and comprehension skills.

Why Join?

These programs are designed to help children experience the pleasure of reading, build lifelong habits, and nurture a natural curiosity of stories.

How It Works:

Register in the Children’s Department beginning January 5.

Start reading and track your books.  Celebrate your progress with fun sticker rewards!

Together, let’s inspire a generation of readers!

For more information, contact the Children’s Department Staff.

NEW! The Grades K-5 After School Hive!

Weekdays after school starting in February, children in Grades K–5 are encouraged to play, build, craft, and work together! Starting at 3 p.m. every weekday after school, children in Grades K–5 can join us in the Children’s Room for a different after school activity!

• Board Game Mondays: Board games will be available in the Children’s Room for kids to play until 8:30 p.m.

• Craft Tuesdays: Craft supplies

like beads, yarn, scratch art, and more will be available in the Children’s Room until 8:30 p.m.

• LEGO Wednesdays: Build with LEGO in the Children’s Room until 8:30 p.m.

• Puzzle Thursdays: Work on jigsaw puzzles in the Children’s Room from Thursday through the end of the weekend!

Activities will also be available for kids in the STEAM Workshop if there isn’t a program. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the Children’s Room and STEAM Workshop.

News from the Children’s Room

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10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, April 23, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Thursday, April 23, at 4:00 p.m.: Grades 3 to 5 Art

• Friday, April 24, at 11:00 a.m.: Dance Party - 2 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Saturday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m.: Matters Of The HeART - 2 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Monday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

• Monday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, April 28, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

• Tuesday, April 28, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Craft - 3 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m.: STEAM Preschool Building - 6 Months to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, April 30, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, April 30, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose StorytimeBirth to 17 Months

GC seniors build language, business skills

On March 9, seniors in Mr. Michael Berg’s College Spanish 5 classes at Garden City High School concluded their jobs and economy unit with an engaging food truck project.

Over the course of a week, students worked in groups to design a small-scale food truck business inspired by Hispanic cuisine. They developed business plans, created video and print advertisements, designed authentic menus and built small models of their trucks.

The project culminated in a mini food truck “festival” during class, where students

displayed their creations, shared a staple menu item and performed short dialogues in Spanish.

“This project gave students the opportunity to apply their Spanish in a creative and practical way while also exploring Hispanic culture and entrepreneurship,” Mr. Berg said. “By designing their own food truck businesses, they had to think about everything from the menu and marketing to how they would communicate with customers, all while using the language skills they’ve developed throughout the course.”

Unattended Child Policy

It is Library policy that all children under age 11 must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program.

Too much junk in your house?

Place an ad for it in our classifieds section! Call 516-294-8900 for more details.

Village pursues major federal grants, tech upgrades

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$13 million from federal grants, and our village did receive half-a-million for the Fire Station No. 2 project (Edgemere Road and Stewart Avenue).”

The mayor said Garden City is aggressively studying, applying for and pursuing “potentially fertile areas” to secure federal grant funding, working with Congresswoman Gillen as well as state-level representatives.

“There are no guarantees here, and as Mr. Suozzi has shared the village is also applying for grants from New York State. We submitted a bunch of applications to State Sen. Siela Bynoe and Assemblyman Ed Ra about one month ago, and our U.S. Senators (Schumer and Gillibrand) have these opportunities for us to apply for more grants as well,” the mayor noted.

The Board also approved a $229,088 proposal from Syosset-based IntelliTec Security Services for the Village Hall Computer Room Renovation project, with capital funds available in the budget account. Intelli-Tec will complete the buildout and relocation of the Village Hall data center, moving it from its current location—where overhead

water pipes pose a risk—to a new “dry” location.

“The existing room was not a good location for computer equipment. This proposal represents our piggybacking off of New York State Contract PT-68811,” Mr. Suozzi explained.

In another technology and IT security investment, the Board approved the purchase of a new virtual server from vendor SHI, based in Somerset County, New Jersey, for $131,783. Suozzi explained that the upgrade will replace 19 individual file servers that were previously housed in the basement of Village Hall.

The virtual server cluster now contains all Village servers that have been virtualized over the past several years, including, but not limited to, the Village file server, GIS systems, Papervision/ Laserfiche scans and records, Building Department and Department of Public Works permits, the Recreation website, as well as the Police Department file server, Records Management System (RMS), ticketing system and 911 recordings.

“We migrated the 19 – they are virtualized, and all this hardware shares

the same memory and all these environments are virtualized so they are more efficient and cost-effective. If we were to replace the servers with no redundancy it would be a cost of close to $300,000, with the old configuration,” he said. Funds for this capital budget expense were available in the Data Processing–Administration account.

Mayor Finneran also asked whether the village’s internal IT team worked closely with vendors to ensure proper network connections and system integration. Mr. Suozzi said the new virtual server purchase was coordinated with SourcePass.

Community Events and Celebrations

In his report to the Board of Trustees two weeks earlier, Garden City Chamber of Commerce President John Wilton announced that dates have been set for six summer Friday Night Promenades, in addition to the annual June Belmont Festival on Seventh Street. He noted that Friday, July 10 has been proposed for a celebration marking both the 100th anniversary of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence (the U.S. Semiquincentennial). Planning

for bands, themes and logistics for the event is underway.

Village Trustee Michele Harrington also noted that on Sunday afternoon, March 22, a program will be held at the Garden City Senior Center featuring “History at Play,” in which a reenactor will portray Revolutionary War heroine Deborah Sampson at 2 p.m. The performance is titled “A Revolution of Her Own!™ Deborah Sampson in Garden City!”

“The young woman, as a teen in Massachusetts, enlisted in the Continental Army to fight against the British, and she was not discovered for 18 months. It’s around 45 minutes of a discussion and presentation, and we got this performance from a contact Mayor Finneran had,” Trustee Harrington explained.

Harrington also suggested incorporating historically accurate baseball uniforms into the Garden City Little League Parade and possibly creating a set of vintage baseball cards. She and Deputy Mayor Judy Courtney said additional programs celebrating the U.S. Semiquincentennial are planned throughout the year.

Photos from the Village Archives

A view facing north of ice skating at Hubbell’s Pond [officially Lake Cornelia] in 1945, with the golf club building in the distance. Although the lake is on the GC Golf Club property, it was always available for free ice skating in the winter. Parking was on Stewart Ave. or the high school property, and one walked across Stewart Ave. to a fence gate on the north side [still there]. Benches were provided for changing to skates. In 1956 the Village was asked by the golf club to oversee the operation and perhaps restrict it to Village residents. In 1957 a Recreation Commission was established to coordinate all such activities in the Village, including the playgrounds and the new pool. Two things conspired to eliminate the skating fun: in later years the weather did not let the lake sufficiently freeze over, and Stewart Avenue was widened with parking eliminated and had increased traffic, making it more difficult to cross [parking was never allowed on the golf club property]. Although in 2026 the lake [much smaller than decades earlier] was once again sufficiently frozen, the facilities are long since gone.

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Ice Skating

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to actually resolve the matter. Putting an end to the controversy while providing uses for the land and avoiding costly operating and maintenance that is a certainty with adaptive reuse must be addressed by the new Board.

S. G. Gorray

P.S. Whatever the result of the election, all candidates, win or lose, must be recognized for their willingness to serve.

What are we fighting for?

To the Editor:

In last week’s “View From Here” the author penned the benevolent word “backtracking” in referencing President Trump’s reversal regarding the time required to end US hostilities with Iran. Most Americans would honestly admit this reversal was due to poor/no planning (no evacuation plan for our embassies and other assets in the area, no exit strategy) or significant miscalculations (an immediate regime change would take place)..The more malcontent would report his change of

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mind was due to senility or God forbid... he lied. One thing for certain is our “no more nations building and no more forever wars” president enjoys dropping bombs and missiles all over the world. What happened to America First? The president’s attack comes as he continues to enrich himself and our affordability crisis worsens. In addition, parents are not sure if they should vaccinate their children, decades old provisions to prevent pollution are being discarded and some of his signature actions have been ruled unconstitutional resulting in turmoil here and abroad. Lastly, how beneficial would the renewable energy projects he terminated be at this time? Not a rosy picture to say the least.

But Iran is a very different and a more potent foe than say Venezuela, Somalia or Syria. Iran has lethal means of fighting back and a backbone forged by centuries of religion and a century of angst. Military experts report Iran has thousands of inexpensive drones and missiles which from most accounts, they are patient to utilize suggesting a rope-a-

The mistake that keeps

The cycle of tendon pain…

You feel an ache…

It gets better…

And then it comes right back.

Maybe it’s your elbow…

And now holding your grandchild feels uncomfortable.

Maybe it’s your shoulder…

And picking up the coffee pot turns the favorite part of your morning into a chore.

Or it’s your foot…

Your dog is wagging his tail, ready for a longer walk...

But it’s just too painful right now.

What’s going on?

Tendons are built to handle pulling…

They help your muscles reduce stress on your joints.

But when something hurts…

Most people press right into the painful spot. That squeezes the tendon. Which might make it feel better for a moment… But that’s not because it’s healing. Pressing, digging, and pushing into it is often what keeps it irritated long term.

dope strategy to America’s relentless missile barrage at $4 million a pop. On top of that, our president apparently did not anticipate Iran’s ability to place a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz - a thoroughfare for 20% of the world’s oil supply and the majority of commerce for the tinderbox we call the Middle East. As a result, oil prices have dramatically escalated along with our gas prices while our oil reserves have declined to dangerously low levels as has our munitions. Correspondingly the stock market is down, the world’s economy is shaking as is more of the Middle East as other countries join the fray. His requests for assistance falls on our historical allies’ deaf airs as they can not trust him especially after he basically abandoned NATO and levied tariffs to wound their econnomies.On the other hand, Russia is smiling as the higher price of oil and our president’s lifting of US Russian oil sanctions enrich Putin’s coffers to continue his war crimes in Ukraine. All of this while Russia supplies Iran with military intelligence to kill our brave servicemen

and women akin to when they placed bounties on their heads in Afghanistan.

The president has been capricious in his words and deeds hundreds of times before. But these contradictions have a more ominous aura about them since American lives have been lost with more to certainly follow as he recently pledged to send ground troops to the region for reasons still unspecified - which underlines the ultimate question for so many of us. We still do not know “what we are fighting for”? The plain truth is that the president feels no need to report or persuade Americans how this war is in our interests. According to form, all that matters is what he thinks is in his best interests which are fueled by his narcissism, anger and resentful insecurity leaving Americans saddled with this chameleon to do whatever he wants.

*Excerpt from “I-Feel-LikeI ’ m-Fixin ’ -to-Die-For Rag ” by the recently passed Joe McDonald Joe Cauchi

tendon pain from going away

was designed.

Think of it like a rope connecting your muscles to your bones.

Ropes handle tension…

And so do your tendons.

That’s why loading them through your muscles improves tendon health. So when you exercise…

A 2025 clinical trial found that reducing that pressure on the tendon improved pain and mobility more than rehab that added more pressure. So what should you do instead?

Use your tendon the way it

Move slow and controlled…

Take three to five seconds to return to the starting position… Find a range of motion that feels good and stick with it.

Because that’s when your muscles lengthen…

And your tendons get stronger.

If your pain increases or your pain-free range becomes more limited after…

You’ve gone too far.

If you keep pressing and digging into that area…

It becomes more sensitive.

But if you load it the right way…

You can get back to carrying, moving, and playing… Without having that ache always in the back of your mind.

Ahmed Ahmed is the owner of Lotus Fitness. Contact him at (646) 415-2349 or ahmed@lotusfitnessny.com https://lotusfitnessny.com/

March 20, 2026

Women-Only Tours Surge in Popularity

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

The surge in women travel has led to a slew of companies founded by women, managed by women for women, as well as venerable, stalwart tour operators offering tailored women-only departures. But besides being women-only groups, the itineraries are tailored differently – more immersive in culture and community, with a particular focus on making travelers feel safe and secure. These programs span the world, many going to exotic locales such as Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Bhutan.

As solo and small-group travel among women continues to grow, Tauck, a venerable family-owned and managed company founded in 1925, is keeping up with the times by introducing three  women-only departures in Europe for 2026, each operating as a Small Group journey and designed to foster connection, cultural immersion and shared discovery. These special departures A Week In… Ireland, September 23; A Week In… Piedmont, October 1, Italy and A Week In… Portugal, October 10 are now open for booking. Each of the three departures will be led by a female Tauck Director and is a  Small Group journey, averaging 20 to 24 guests, offering an intimate and supportive travel environment.

(Contact your local travel professional or Tauck at 800 468 2825, www. tauck.com.)

Butterfield & Robinson is another company that has created a Women’s Only collection that “celebrates a uniquely female take on travel with a focus on sharing history, culture and community from women’s perspectives.” They feature experiences not found on any other B&R trip and

Women, who formed their own group to tackle the four-day hiking and camping trip on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, celebrate success in reaching Dead Woman’s Pass at 14,000 ft. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

unlock a new way to connect you with a community of bold and innovative women making their marks on the world. Programs include Tuscany & Umbria Women’s Multi-Active, Camino de Santiago Women’s Walking, Vancouver to Tofino Women’s MultiActive, Cambodia & Vietnam Women’s Biking (butterfield.com)

“Grab the girls and go!”, says Explorateur Journeys, which has introduced women-only itineraries in response to surging demand for immersive, experiential, intentional programs in Croatia, Iceland, Turkey, Spain, Greece, Morocco, UAE, Egypt, Vietnam, Maldives, and Japan. ( info@explorateurjourneys.com , explorateurjourneys.com)

Sisterhood Travels creates exclusive women-only travel groups (so that you’re never alone unless you want to be). The programs cater to intellectually curious women over 45, interested in cultural immersion and exclusive experiences. Offerings span the globe from Africa to Antarctica, and are

oriented around adventure, culinary, cultural expedition, cruising, safari, nature and wildlife, and wellness (there is even an “Outlander” tour and a fly-fishing tour). The programs are rated for activity level and the company provides assistance booking airfare and obtaining visas and passports. Examples: 15-day “Exclusive Women’s Journey Through Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan” along the ancient Silk Road (spend a night in a yurt camp); Women’s Rainforest & Volcano Journey to Costa Rica. Since 85% travel solo, roommate matching is available. (Sisterhood Travels,  info@sisterhoodtravels.com, sisterhoodtravels.com, sisterhoodtravels.com/upcoming-tours/costa-rica-adventure-2027)

Wanderlust Women is a community designed for women who want more from their journeys—more connection, more adventure, and more meaning. It specializes in small-group, curated trips that blend active experiences, cultural immersion, and a supportive group of women. Roommate

matching is available or upgrade to a private room. Examples: Bike and Barge through Burgundy France, June 23 – 30; Croatia Exploration, Sept. 13 – 20. (info@wanderlust-women.com 650-595-4543, wanderlust-women.com)

Naya Traveler crafts tailormade solo journeys from scratch, led by local personalities and specialists, with Naya remaining present throughout the trip for roundtheclock assistance. In Indonesia, the itinerary might include Java’s temple landscapes, Bali’s creative enclaves, Lombok’s calm beaches, Komodo’s snorkeling corridors, and slow time in rural villages, balanced with boutique stays and intuitive routing so travelers can explore at their own pace. In Uzbekistan, a curated trip traces the living Silk Road through Samarkand’s minarets and madrasas, Bukhara’s labyrinthine bazaars, and fortified Khiva, pairing artisan encounters and market meals with time to absorb the region’s layered past in safety and calm. Naya offers womenled, safetyfirst itineraries in Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico. (info@ nayatraveler.com, +1-301-358-5096, www.nayatraveler.com)

Girls’ Guide to the World just released their largest-ever collection of women-only trips for 2026, including 85 curated journeys across 51 countries, specifically designed to reflect the surge in purpose-led, confidence-building travel among women 45+. Examples: wellness-centered escapes in Moloka‘i, culinary expeditions through China and  culture-rich adventures in Madagascar. (girlsguidetotheworld.com).

Next: Tour companies are catering to the boom in solo travel, dominated by women, opening access to women to every part of the globe and every kind of experience.

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of March 22-28, 2026

Now that spring has sprung, I’m sure that those who have endured a long, cold and snowy winter are rejoicing.

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m no winter person. Sure, I used to enjoy the season when I was a kid, but that’s only because I could spend entire days building snow forts with my friends and making a few bucks shoveling the white stuff for neighbors.

No longer. Today, warmer days of springtime can’t come soon enough for me!

If we had no calendar, we would still know the seasons are changing. We see it happening all around us: Temperatures are rising, the first flower buds are beginning to appear, and many birds are returning to our part of planet Earth.

And, just as our daytime world gives us clues that spring is approaching, the darkness does as well. Nighttime hours are beginning to shorten, and the brilliant stars of winter are descending in the west to make way for those of springtime. And no star grouping heralds the arrival of springtime to our Northern Hemisphere more than Leo, the lion.

Head outdoors during early evening hours and cast your gaze midway up

The Dipper and the Lion

in the eastern sky. There, you’ll see Leo, one of the few constellations that, with some imagination, actually can be made to look like its namesake -- a lion crouching in a regal pose reminiscent of the enigmatic Egyptian Sphinx.

Most prominent in this constellation is the bright star Regulus, which shines brightly beneath the lion’s majestic head and mane, outlined by a large sickle-shaped grouping of stars. More metropolitan stargazers may recognize this figure not as a sickle but as a backward question mark, with Regulus forming the dot at its base.

The star’s very name, “Regulus,” comes from the Latin word “Rex,” meaning “king,” and, interestingly, this star was revered throughout the ancient world as a “royal” star. According to astronomy author R.A. Allen, it was known in Arabia as “Malikiyy” (the Kingly One), while the ancient Greeks knew it as “the Star of the King.”

At the other end of the lion, we find the bright star Denebola, whose name originates from the Arabic “Al Dhanab al Asad,” meaning “The Lion’s Tail.”

You can find Leo more easily if you use the two pointer stars of the Big Dipper, farther to the northeast. These stars point toward Polaris (the north star) if you follow them from the bottom to the top of the Dipper’s bowl, but if you follow them in the opposite direc-

Leo is one of the few constellations that looks like its namesake, a lion.

tion, you can find your way toward the back of the lion.

If you have trouble tracing this animal’s shape among the stars, don’t worry. Just turn it around and you’ll find it’s much easier to find not the mighty king of the jungle but instead a mouse! Quite frankly, I think the figure of a mouse is much easier to trace. Here, the star Denebola forms its

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pointy nose, the nearby triangle forms his head, and the sickle now outlines its long, curving tail.

Either way you look at it -- mouse or lion -- nothing in the heavens announces springtime more loudly than Leo!

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BY TRACY BECKERMAN

We’ve had our fair share of goldfish. Most of them were won at local fairs and carnivals, so I could understand if they may not have been the healthiest fish in the world. However, I’ve had friends who’ve had pet goldfish like mine that lasted for a dozen years (the fish, not the friends), so maybe it’s not the fish. ... Maybe it’s us. Either way, we haven’t had the best luck with fish, to the point where I was afraid that if my kid told someone we were on our 11th goldfish in as many months, they would call the fish police on us and take away our tank, air filter and goldfish license. (Yes, there is such a thing, but most people own a goldfish without having a license because the length of the license usually outlasts the life of the fish.)

Unlike most people who come up with new names for all their fish, we named all our goldfish “Larry” because the first one looked like a Larry and all the ones after him looked exactly the

same, so we named them all Larry too. This was never really a problem for us until the handyman came to fix our dishwasher and noticed the fish. When he asked what the fish’s name was, I said, “Larry.”

“Oh, my name is Larry too,” he replied.

“He’s actually our 11th Larry,” I said.

“What happened to the first 10?” he asked.

“They didn’t make it,” I replied.

And with that, handyman Larry packed up his tools and left, figuring it wasn’t safe to be in our house if your name is Larry.

While all this may make it sound like I’ve been a bit cavalier about the death of our fishes, in reality, that is not the case. We are all very sad when another one of our fish passes, especially because it usually happens quickly and without warning, giving us no time to mentally prepare for the loss. It’s actually kind of amazing how attached you can get to a fish in only a month,

especially if you have taught it little tricks like “fetch” and “roll over.”

Anyway, we finally decided it would help us enormously if we could detect some early signs that the fish was not doing well. So, we made a list of warning signs to help us spot a doomed fish.

How to Tell If Your Fish Is Not Going to Make it:

1. It is swimming in circles, upside down or sideways on the top of the tank, or NOT swimming upside down or sideways on the top of the tank.

2. Someone has written “help” in algae on the inside of the bowl.

3. The other fish have taken up a collection for the memorial service.

4. Your fish gets dropped by his life insurance company.

5. Your dog is waiting patiently by the toilet bowl in case you miss the drop.

6. Lastly, and most obviously, your fish is probably not going to make it if his name is Larry.

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.

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For decades, the typical American home has relied on a mix of energy sources: oil or natural gas for heat, gas or electric for cooking, and electricity for everything else. But a growing movement is encouraging homeowners to go fully electric—replacing fossil-fuel appliances with electric alternatives powered by increasingly cleaner energy.

Advocates say it’s the future of home efficiency and climate responsibility. Critics say the economics still don’t work in many places.

So the question homeowners are quietly asking in 2026 is simple: Is going all-electric actually worth it yet?

The answer depends on three things—your home, your location, and your timing.

What “All-Electric” Really Means

Going all-electric doesn’t just mean plugging in more devices. It typically involves replacing several major systems:

• Gas or oil furnace → electric heat pump

• Gas water heater → heat pump water heater

• Gas stove → induction cooktop

• Gas dryer → electric heat pump dryer

Modern systems like the Mitsubishi Hyper Heating Heat Pump or Rheem ProTerra Heat Pump Water Heater are designed to deliver high efficiency even in colder climates.

Unlike traditional electric resistance heating, heat pumps move heat rather than generate it, making them dramatically more efficient.

But efficiency alone doesn’t determine whether the switch makes financial sense.

The Economics Are Improving

A decade ago, going all-electric often meant higher operating costs, especially in areas where electricity was expensive.

That gap has narrowed significantly.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Energy, modern cold-climate heat pumps can deliver two to four times more energy than they consume, making them competitive with gas systems in many regions.

Several factors are driving the shift:

1. Higher fossil fuel volatility

Oil and gas prices fluctuate dramatically, making long-term costs unpredictable.

2. Efficiency improvements

Heat pump technology has improved significantly in the last ten years.

3. Financial incentives

Federal and state programs now subsidize many electrification upgrades.

REAL ESTATE WATCH

Is Going All-Electric Worth It Yet?

Through programs created under the Inflation Reduction Act, homeowners can receive tax credits and rebates for installing high-efficiency electric equipment.

For some households, those incentives cover 30–50 percent of installation costs.

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

The Real Cost Question

Even with incentives, the biggest barrier to going all-electric remains the upfront investment.

A full conversion might involve:

Heat pump HVAC system - $12,000–$25,000

Heat pump water heater - $2,000–$5,000

Induction range - $1,000–$4,000

Electrical panel upgrade - $2,000–$6,000

In total, some homeowners may face $20,000–$40,000 in upgrades if they convert everything at once.

That’s why many experts recommend electrifying gradually, replacing systems as they fail rather than all at once. For example:

• Replace the furnace with a heat pump when the furnace dies.

• Install an induction stove during a kitchen renovation.

• Upgrade to a heat pump water heater when the tank fails.

This phased approach dramatically reduces the financial shock.

The Electric Grid Factor

Another reason the decision isn’t universal yet is the electric grid itself.

Electric homes rely entirely on electricity for heating, cooking, and hot water. In regions where the grid is strained or outages are common, that can make homeowners uneasy.

At the same time, the grid is undergoing a transformation.

Renewables like solar and wind are expanding rapidly, and utilities are investing heavily in energy storage. Over time, that transition will make electric homes cleaner and potentially cheaper to operate.

Organizations such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory project that electrification combined with renewable power will significantly reduce household carbon emissions over the next two decades.

But the pace of that transition varies widely by region.

Climate Matters More

Than You Think

Where you live plays a major role in whether electrification makes sense

today.

In milder climates, heat pumps perform extremely well year-round.

In colder regions, earlier generations struggled to keep homes warm during deep winter freezes. Modern systems have improved dramatically, but performance can still vary depending on installation quality and home insulation.

Homes that benefit most from electrification typically have:

• Good insulation

• Tight building envelopes

• Modern windows

• Properly sized HVAC systems

Older homes with poor insulation may need efficiency upgrades before an all-electric system performs well.

Cooking Is Quietly Changing

One of the most visible parts of electrification is happening in the kitchen. Induction cooking has become a serious alternative to gas. Unlike traditional electric ranges, induction uses magnetic energy to heat cookware directly.

The result:

• Faster boiling

• Precise temperature control

• Safer surfaces that stay cooler

Manufacturers like Bosch and Samsung Electronics have expanded induction offerings dramatically in recent years.

Some chefs who once insisted on gas now prefer induction for its responsiveness and efficiency.

For homeowners considering electrification, the kitchen may be the easiest place to start.

The Hidden Benefit: Indoor Air Quality

One often overlooked advantage of all-electric homes is better indoor air quality.

Gas stoves and gas furnaces produce combustion byproducts, including nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide. Even with ventilation, those pollutants can accumulate indoors.

Studies supported by the Environmental Protection Agency suggest that eliminating indoor combustion can reduce exposure to these pollutants.

For households with children, asthma concerns, or respiratory sensitivities, that benefit can be significant.

What About Power Outages?

Critics of electrification often point to one concern: what happens when the power goes out?

It’s a fair question.

An all-electric home loses heating, cooking, and hot water during an outage. Gas systems sometimes continue operating during electrical failures, depending on the equipment.

However, electrification is increasingly being paired with backup technologies:

• Solar panels

• Home battery storage

• Standby generators

Companies like Tesla and Generac now market integrated systems that allow homes to maintain critical power during outages.

While these systems add cost, they also add resilience.

The Real Estate Factor

There is another dimension that homeowners should not ignore: future property value.

As building codes evolve and energy standards tighten, all-electric homes may become increasingly attractive to buyers.

Some cities are already restricting new gas hookups in residential construction, pushing new homes toward electric systems by default.

That doesn’t mean older homes with gas will become obsolete—but energy efficiency is becoming a bigger factor in buyer decisions.

For homeowners planning to sell in the next decade, electrification upgrades could eventually become a competitive advantage.

So Is It Worth It?

The honest answer in 2026 is sometimes—but not always.

Going all-electric makes the most sense when:

• Your existing systems are near the end of their life.

• Incentives significantly offset installation costs.

• Your home is already reasonably energy efficient.

• Electricity prices are competitive with gas or oil.

It may make less sense if:

• Your heating system is relatively new.

• Electricity rates are very high in your area.

• Your home needs major insulation upgrades first.

For many homeowners, the smartest path is strategic electrification over time, not an immediate full conversion.

The Bottom Line

The push toward all-electric homes is no longer theoretical—it’s happening now. Technology has improved, incentives are expanding, and energy systems are shifting toward cleaner power.

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BY TOM MARGENAU

Readers are always asking me if I could recommend a good book about Social Security. I always steer them to the best book out there. It’s called “Social Security Simple and Smart -- 10 easy-to-understand fact sheets that will answer all your questions about Social Security.” And it just happens to be written by yours truly!

I bring this up today because the (slightly delayed) 2026 version of the book is now available. I redo the book every year to incorporate the latest numbers that are updated by law annually. For example, when I talk about the earnings penalty that applies to Social Security beneficiaries under their full retirement age who are still working, the 2025 edition of the book says the earnings limit is $23,400 and the 2026 edition says the earnings limit is now $24,480. There are about a dozen of these kinds of number changes that I update every year.

I also re-read the book each year and, always finding some rules or other issues that I could have explained more clearly, I update those sections accordingly. This year, I had to totally re-write the section on government employees and Social Security because of the recently-passed “Fairness Act.” I also slightly expanded the section on Medicare, although as I always point out, I’m a Social Security expert but not much of a Medicare expert.

If you are wondering why the subtitle of the book refers to “fact sheets,” it’s because in the past, I used to have a series of fact sheets I would send to the readers of this column. Each of those fact sheets covered a major part of Social Security. Because I would often get the same questions over and over again emailed to me by the readers, instead of “reinventing the wheel” by answering those questions each time, I would simply say, “Read the attached fact sheet and it should answer all your questions.” And I eventually decided to simply incorporate those fact sheets into one book. So anyway, here is a rundown of what’s in that book.

It begins with a section that debunks the top ten myths about Social Security. Interestingly, I start out that section saying, “I could write a book called ‘The top 100 Social Security Myths.” And guess what? I have. That book is called “Social Security - 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” After the myth section of the book, we get to the fact sheets.

Fact Sheet No. 1 is called “Social Security Basics.” It provides an introduction to the Social Security program.

Fact Sheet No. 2 is called “Myths and Facts about Social Security Financing.” There are just so darn many rumors and myths floating around on the Internet about how Social Security works and is financed. This fact sheet tackles all those silly and misleading myths and sets the record straight. It also includes a section that discusses serious and workable proposals for Social Security reform.

Simple and Smart Update

Fact Sheet No. 3 is the most popular. It is called “When to take your Social Security benefits.” It clarifies all the rules associated with retirement benefit eligibility and explains the mechanics of applying for benefits.

Fact Sheet No. 4 is called “Working after retirement and the earnings penalty.” This chapter explains the convoluted rules that apply to Social Security recipients who are under their full retirement age but still working.

Fact Sheet No. 5 is the second most popular part of the book. It is called “A woman’s guide to Social Security.” It explains the benefits a woman might be due on a husband’s, or ex-husband’s, Social Security record. It also explains the benefits available to widows and divorced widows. (By the way, the same rules apply to husbands and widowers.)

Fact Sheet No. 6, called “Benefits for children,” explains benefits available for the children of retirees or for the children of people getting disability benefits. Survivor benefits for the children of a deceased parent are also discussed.

Fact Sheet No. 7 is called “Disability benefits from Social Security.” It clarifies everything you need to know about the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs. It includes a section with tips for getting your disability claim approved. It also includes information for disabled senior citizens.

Fact Sheet No. 8 is called “Social Security and Public Employees.” This is the rewritten section I talked about earlier in this column. It provides information about the recently passed Social Security Fairness Act that increased Social Security benefits for those public employees who spent most of their careers working at government jobs not covered by Social Security.

Fact Sheet No. 9, called “When Social Security says you owe them money,” was written for anyone who has received an overpayment letter from the Social Security Administration.

Fact Sheet No. 10 is called “Working after your Social Security checks start: will your additional income increase your Social Security check?” And this fact sheet answers that question.

And finally, there are two bonus fact sheets at the end of the book: “What to do when someone getting a Social Security check dies,” And “A Quick Medicare Overview.”

And as long as I’m shamelessly promoting my two Social Security books, let me mention some other books I’ve written -- even though they have nothing to do with Social Security. My readers may be surprised to learn that I’m not just a boring old former government employee who writes columns and books about Social Security. I’m also a grandpa who writes stories for his grandchildren. And I just turned several of those stories into published children’s books. One is a cute little story called “A House Made out of Shells.”

Here’s the opening stanza to the book: “Emily lived by the sea in a house made out of shells. And when a breeze blew off the seas, they tinkled like little bells.”

And then there is “Molly’s Magic Laces” about a girl who likes to run. But when she straps on her magic shoelaces, she ends up running to far-flung places around the world. “Elliot Fixes Things” is about a young boy who, like his dad, can fix almost anything. And finally, “Lucy’s Really Big Horse Ranch” is about a little girl who loves horses and ends up having the biggest horse ranch in the world. If you have a child, grandchild, niece or nephew, I think they will really love any of these little books.

All the books I mentioned in today’s column are available from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. If you are ordering the Simple and Smart book on Amazon, and the 2026 edition does not show up when you first click on it, then look for the link that says “See all formats and editions,” and you will find the 2026 edition there.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon. com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Continued from page 3

But homes are complex ecosystems, and no single technology solves every energy challenge.

For now, electrification is less about flipping a switch and more about making smart decisions as your home evolves.

The future of housing may very well be electric.

The real question for homeowners today is not whether electrification will happen—but when it makes the most sense for them to make the switch.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace

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Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 43+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned 3 significant designations:

National Association of Realtors Graduate Realtors Institute (what I consider a Master’s degree in real

estate). Certified International Property Specialist - expert in consulting and completing international transactions.

National Association of Realtors Green designation: eco-friendly low carbon footprint construction with 3-D printed foundations, Solar panels, Geothermal HVAC/Heat Pumps).

He will also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and his Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

He will provide you with “free” regular updates of what has gone under contract (pending), been sold (closed) and

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The springing sprouts of Spring!

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BY CLAIRE LYNCH

As the frost and snows of winter disappear and spring emerges, I look all around and see why spring is such a great season. Here is my list of a few things that makes it so enjoyable - and so memorable:

The finch birds of spring

There’s a big tree outside the window of my house that seems to be a home for some finches every spring. I hear the familiar song the finches sing. If the bird is alone he calls out and sings his song for a mate to come along. If there are two or three finches I see them flitting about and flying from one branch to another. Their trills are so loud the first time I heard them I thought it must be a large bird singing that song. When I finally spotted it, he was a tiny bird. Last spring my family and I were happily surprised to see a male and female finch preparing a nest in preparation for having some baby birds. One morning while having coffee on my outside porch I heard some gentle chirping and when I looked up, I saw two birds busying about their nest on a ledge. They were busily at work making “a home” so I backed off and finished my coffee in my kitchen where I watched their progress.

One morning in early April the female must have laid her eggs because about 2 weeks later we saw three tiny hatchlings of the clutch in the nestand the mamma bird was looking after them. It was amazing to watch but we kept our distance. At least inside we had a birds-eye view of what was going on. It was amazing to see nature at work. We got to work looking up some facts about finches and discovered that the average finch weighs between 0.28 ozs. and 0.41 ozs. They have a lifespan of between 5 - 15 years. Finches are found throughout most of the U.S. Although

they were native to the western U.S. and Mexico, finches were introduced to the eastern part of the country and have since spread across the continent. In terms of their food sources, finches feed mainly on weed seeds. They also eat buds and flower parts in spring, berries and small fruits in late summer and fall. They are known to eat a few insects, mostly small ones such as aphids. Finches are often seen at backyard feeders and with their brilliant colors, they are attractive birds. Many people say that finches represent joy, happiness and good luck, and their presence can be seen as a sign of positive change or a reminder to stay optimistic.

The cat whisperer & meows

Anna would talk to Bette Davis through window/screen in the spring when the weather had gotten warmer. She was a neighbor who liked to take walks through the garden apartments community and she likes cats. One spring day I was in my kitchen tidying up when I heard a voice outside my living room window. We’d gotten our new kitten, Bette Davis, from an animal shelter in Massapequa at three months old and she was on the windowsill listening to this woman. Bette heard Anna talking in a soft, friendly voice and I heard Bette talking back. Kittens make a certain meow sound. Researching the various meows that cats make, I discovered meows are used by cats to communicate various needs and emotions and their meaning is interpreted through the sound’s pitch, length and intensity. Short, high-pitched meows are often signs of greetings. Sure enough I heard soft, high-pitched meows from Bette meaning she was saying hi to Anna. I knew Anna from the neighborhood - she worked a full-time job and in her free time she liked to take

walks through the community. We’d thrown open the windows because it was a beautiful spring day and the temperatures were soaring. Surprised by Bette’s animated response, I called my relatives over to witness their interaction. Another day I went to the window and mentioned Bette who was sitting there. Anna asked if it was okay and I said sure because Bette got such a kick out of their “conversations.” Anna asked her name and when I responded, Bette Davis, she said it’s a perfect name. Bette is a tuxedo-colored cat, black with white paws, and the actress Bette Davis was a cat lover. Whenever Anna would take a walk, their conversations continued. In time Bette knew the lady’s footsteps - she knew when Anna was approaching and would hop onto the windowsill for another friendly interaction.

What April showers bring …

My nephew, Nate, is 5 and like most kids his age he likes to sing songs he’s learned in school or from relatives. Recently I heard Nate singing “April showers bring May flowers” and the old saying has been around for a long time. Geoffrey Chaucer mentioned it in the 14th century in his famous collection of stories “The Canterbury Tales.” Thomas Tusser wrote a short poem

about the same subject in 1557. Tusser was an English poet and farmer long ago and he wrote, “Sweet April showers do spring May flowers” but I didn’t mention the olden days to young Nate. He gets bored easily. It’s a well-known fact that in England, the month of April brings huge weather swings so Tusser knew all about April showers. It’s also known that in the United Kingdom April traditionally is one of the soggier months based on the position of the jet stream. Since this whole area typically has a cooler climate, the lower temperatures often push back the appearance of flowers to late April and early May.

Of course Nate likes to kid that “April showers bring May flowers but what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims!” Ha, ha. The Mayflower and Plymouth Rock. In Massachusetts.

Nate has been known to stomp around in puddles during heavy April rain showers and he’s also been known to turn up his face and try to catch as many raindrops as he can when it’s raining. That’s the Nate I know and think of whenever I hear “April showers bring May flowers.” There are often inclement weather days in April but in May the beautiful flowers bloom and brighten our world. The flowers popping through the ground is that first sign of spring I’m looking for.

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Salt

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1 sprig thyme

1) For the pasta: Cook the fusilli in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.

2) Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saute pan set over medium heat until hot. Add the leek and a pinch of salt, and sweat for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.

3) Add the asparagus and peas, and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes until the green vegetables are tender to the point

of a knife. Drain the fusilli, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

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5) Cook for a further 2 minutes until the pasta looks glossy.

6) To serve: Divide between bowls, sprinkle with the parmesan and garnish with some thyme.

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Girl Scouts get relief on village facility rental costs

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The Girl Scouts were planning to host “Cultural Appreciation Day,” an event celebrating traditions from various countries and open to Scouts of all levels. A half-dozen troops prepare presentations and activities highlighting different cultures. Coviello expects approximately 60 girls and their families to attend a two-hour Sunday event, requiring additional setup and cleanup time for a total of three hours. For this, she was charged $500 to use the Senior Center. For comparison, she noted that rentals at the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse had been significantly less expensive.

“The one thing is that the rental rate for the Senior Center is exorbitant for a nonprofit community organization based here like the Girl Scouts. If we have 50 girls attend and the nonprofit is not making any money on the program, that equals $10 per girl – scouts’ families are actually paying $10 to just walk into the space. We’ve had many conversations on the space and its appearance, and how the village is paying for services at the center but we complete cleanups after our events. This price is exorbitant to us, and we represent a community-based organization,” Coviello said on March 4th.

She asked the Commission to reconsider applying the same rental costs to the Girl Scouts as to outside groups, noting that a reduced rate would support young female leaders and community-based programs.

Recreation Commission member John Cantwell asked about the nature of Girl Scouts events and whether fundraisers were held at village facilities. Discussion followed regarding various programs, and Recreation Supervisor Felicia Lovaglio clarified that there is no cost for troop meetings held in cottages or other spaces. However, a “oneoff” special event at the Senior Center is

subject to the standard rental rate.

“Meetings are meetings, and rentals are rentals. Groups that want to rent a space pay what it would be according to our rental fee schedule, not the meeting or community-group use rates,” she said.

The village’s new Recreation & Parks department head, Matt Nordt, expressed interest in assisting the Girl Scouts, noting their frequent use of Recreation facilities and their importance to local families.

Lovaglio explained that in prior years the village offered a $100 discount for charitable organizations. Previously, the Girl Scouts paid $200 for similar events. Under the updated fee schedule—raising the hourly rate for the Senior Center’s large space from $100—three-hour rentals increased to $600 before discounts.

Nordt led discussion on how community group events can exceed scheduled time, requiring additional staffing and operational costs. “Staff that were assigned to be there had to stay and we had pushed other things around,” he noted.

Commission member Ray Meyer said residents had already commented on the new regulations.

“The bifurcation is that the program (Cultural Appreciation Day) is more than just a troop meeting or administrative meeting; it is an ‘event’ or party but that is where we tried to keep in the spirit of having that delineation so we can be more accommodating with the Senior Center and more so than all our village facilities have been in the past, as there was always a fee,” he explained.

Commission member Grace Li questioned whether nonprofits like the Girl Scouts should be charged the same “market price” as other renters. Meyer noted that the Senior Center remains “the best deal around for a three-hour event” given its size and amenities.

The Commission considered that the Girl Scouts’ large rental occurs only once per year and is educational rather than celebratory or profit-driven. Nordt also noted that past events had not exceeded allotted time.

Commission member William Garry raised the issue of consistency for nonprofit use, including events by the National Charity League.

“We have to be careful with how we can handle the nonprofit’s use….If we accommodate a lower rate, we may have to do it for the NCL and other community-based organizations here. But is it in our interests to have thriving Girl Scouts’ troops?” he commented.

Nordt responded, “Absolutely!” Garry agreed that while a fee should remain in place, it should not reflect the full “going rate.”

The Commission ultimately decided to revert the Girl Scouts’ rental fee to the previous $200 rate for use of the Senior Center’s large room.

Commission member Michael Ryder emphasized the need to evaluate actual costs associated with facility use, including staffing and maintenance.

“What is the purpose of the rental fee? Are we trying to generate income from some place though it doesn’t go back to Rec. Department? Or can we get by that and say we know what the costs are to the village for staff, cleanup, facility use, etc. and we make the minimum charge based on that. As a Commission, we need to understand the direction we are supposed to go in. Are we charged with making money? Or are we charging the minimum money needed to run the operations/facilities,” Ryder said.

Before the decision, Meyer reiterated that the Commission’s role is not to generate revenue, but to maintain consistent policies. He noted that Coviello clearly conveyed the burden of the $500 fee.

“She was not asking for it to be free, and I don’t feel they would expect it to be free for that kind of event. It’s a matter where I don’t think I have all of the information needed for the fee conversation, and I’d want our staff to look at what the groups had paid over the past year or two for rentals, and then comparing that to the recommended rate for this kind of an event — which keeps within our previous fee decisions, with the tweak of this nuance. That’s what I propose,” he said.

Meyer added that the March 4th decision involved “honoring the previous rate the Girl Scouts paid, while taking the matter under review – mainly due to the timeline.”

Cantwell agreed the fee should not remain at $500 given the nature of the event. Meyer added that the Commission must avoid setting precedents that create similar requests from other groups. Ryder suggested the broader policy should be revisited.

The Commission emphasized the importance of supporting nonprofit programs that benefit local children, noting that residents would likely appreciate the accommodation.

Nordt confirmed the Girl Scouts would use the entire large community room at the Senior Center and that additional costs are associated with kitchen use and cleanup.

Assistant Superintendent for Recreation & Parks Andy Hill cautioned that reducing fees for one group could raise consistency concerns.

“At our next meeting (in April) we could have another group come tell us we charged them an exorbitant fee too, and you just dropped it for the Girl Scouts – then all of a sudden, we are not being consistent any more. I think we have to use a fine-toothed comb with classifications of events and group uses,” Hill said.

Transition Class at Garden City Nursery School

Outdoor play encourages teamwork, physical activity, and imaginative play as students explore and have fun together. Garden City Nursery School is lucky to have 1 whole acer where kids can explore the outdoors.

The Garden City Nursery School recognizes that every child develops at their own pace. Its TK (Transition) class is designed for children who would benefit from an additional year between Pre-K and Kindergarten, giving them the time and confidence they need to thrive when they enter elementary school.

New York is one of the few states with a December 1st school cutoff date for Kindergarten eligibility. In many other states, the cutoff is September 1st. This difference means that children born in the fall months— particularly between September and December—may be among the youngest in their grade if they move directly into Kindergarten. For some children, this can feel like a big leap both academically and socially.

Students explored world cultures through music and movement, dancing to polka while learning about different countries.

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At Garden City Nursery School, learning happens through play-based experiences that support the whole child. Teachers create engaging activities that strengthen social skills, independence, problem-solving, and early academic readiness while keeping learning joyful and age-appropriate. Fun activities they've enjoyed this year are building, yoga, writing, dancing, learning about other countries, cooking and more.

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Students had fun getting their bodies moving during yoga time! Through stretching and playful poses, they practiced balance, coordination, and mindfulness.

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

The Irish in America

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

This is written the day before St. Patrick's Day, 2026. In addition to being a religious holiday celebrated in New York with a huge parade, St. Patrick’s Day is a party day for some, often commemorated with, say, a pint of Guinness.

But the holiday also celebrates the diaspora of millions of people from Ireland, a troubled land for many years, to the United States, where the Irish-American community has become an important pillar of American society.

Irish immigration to the United States dates well back before the revolutionary war, although much of that immigration was of the Scotch-Irish, mostly Protestant, people from Ulster, who frequently settled in Appalachia.

But a much larger wave of Irish people, mostly Catholic, came to America starting in the next century, largely owing to a high level of poverty in Ireland, then under British rule. The poverty was greatly exacerbated by the Great Famine in Ireland from 1845 to 1855, when the potato crop failed because of a blight and many people were driven into hunger.  Over a million migrants came to New York and Boston, among many other cities, often after difficult crossings.

While economic prospects were somewhat better for the Irish in the United States than in the home country, it was still a difficult existence with families crowded into tenements.   Many employers adopted a “no Irish need apply” policy.  When the Civil War came, many Irish, already angered by competition with black workers, resented being called up for the draft and rioted, with numerous casualties.  On the positive side, a battalion of Irish Americans, called the Irish Brigade, under the leadership of Thomas Francis Meagher, fought valiantly and successfully for the Union in the Civil War.

After the war, discrimination remained, but the Irish people in the United States began to develop a social structure that moved them up in American society. They began to penetrate politics (for example, Tammany Hall, the New York City Democratic political machine) and this gave them access to civil service jobs, most notably in police depart-

ments.  The Catholic Church was a major source of welfare for the poor and disadvantaged, but it also was the sponsor of quite successful parish Catholic schools, usually taught by religious sisters and brothers, and later notable Catholic colleges and universities.   Over time, there were many Irish businesses established, certainly including taverns, but in many other areas.

By the middle of the twentieth century, discrimination against Irish-Americans and other Catholics was receding. A Democratic presidential candidate in 1928 with a partially Irish-American background, Alfred E. Smith, had been defeated,  amid absurd allegations that the Pope would take over the American government, but in 1960 another Irish-American Catholic candidate, John F. Kennedy got elected.  By the later years of the 20th century, Irish Americans, who by this time had intermarried frequently, were basically accepted in all walks of life.  There are currently about 40 million Americans who claim at least partial Irish heritage.

To personalize this piece a bit, my mother’s parents came from Ireland, in 1906 for my grandfather and 1912 for my grandmother.    They both grew up on farms with my grandfather living in County Galway and my grandmother in County Tipperrary.   Although they were avid newspaper readers later in life, my grandfather attained about a fourth grade education, and my grandmother about eighth grade.

My grandfather worked throughout his career at a variety of blue collar jobs (brewery worker, trolley car driver, etc.) and my grandmother did domestic work until she met my grandfather. They married in 1918, and raised my mother, who eventually attained a college degree and my uncle, who had an MBA.  They lived long lives and I remember them fondly as taking advantage of every economic and social opportunity that our country had to offer.   None of this is to say that Irish Americans were unique in overcoming adversity in our country  But their story is an important testament to attaining the American dream under challenging circumstances.

Palm Sunday at Garden City Community Church

BY MELVA VICTORINO

Are you looking for a church home for the upcoming holidays? If so, consider visiting Garden City Community Church (GCCC.)

Whether you are new to the area or simply seeking a welcoming community to celebrate this special season, GCCC invites you and your loved ones to participate in these meaningful services. All are welcome to celebrate in worship, reflection, and fellowship as we journey together through Holy Week.

The GCCC is solemnly observing the beginning of the Holy Week on Palm Sunday Service, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. in-person in the sanctuary and livestreamed. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Linda Tarry-Chard.

Here is the upcoming Holy Week schedule:

• Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service – April 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary and livestreamed

• Good Friday - April 3 from noon to 3:00 p.m. Chapel open for prayers & meditation

• Easter Sunrise ServiceSunday, April 5 at 6:30 a.m. - church lawn

• Easter Sunday ServiceApril 5 at 10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary & Livestreamed

• Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, April 5 at 11:30 a.m. - Church playscape

Come visit and worship GCCC and see what a community of God’s people are doing.  No matter who you are or where you are in your journey in life, you are welcome at GCCC. There are worship services, events, and programs for all ages. Its Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m., in-person and livestreamed. Church school classes every Sunday, youth groups meet every other Sunday evening. To get information regarding its virtual and in-person worship services and programs, visit its website at www.theGCCC.org.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ (UCC.) It is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of its community. It is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email  churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. You may also visit its website at www.theGCCC. org.

A packed house at Hoops for Hope

What a team!

Once again teamwork made Hoops for Hope a success! Students and teachers from all of the schools, administrators and community members came to support the Challengers. The game was played in memory of Bobby Menges and supports the I’m Not Done Yet

Foundation which works to make sure cancer patients and survivors live their lives the way they deserve. Timmy, Michael and Katherine O’Hanlon thank everyone who has supported Hoops for Hope!

A packed house at Hoops for Hope

Dream defeats Fever for championship

On Saturday March 7, the Dream defeated the Fever in the GCAA Intramural Championship for the 4th Grade Girls Division. In an extremely well-played game, the Dream prevailed thanks largely to the offensive fire power of many including Kelsey Southard, and Eliana McDonough. The victory was fueled by the tremendous defense of Mary Crowley, Anna Kate Garry, Catherine Houston, and Avery LeFave, combined with the terrific rebounding of Clara McCartney and Avery Pryor. All season long the Dream also had the ben -

efit of intense hustle and passing from Summer Brennan, Emma Eng, and Ella Fasullo.

All the girls would like to thank the GCAA for arranging such a special program, most notably Nate Coelen and Grade Commissioner Brendan Groarke. Additionally, the 4th grade hoopers each give a special shoutout to all of the coaches, volunteers, and parents that made this year such a success. Congratulations to the Dream and head coach Matt Garry (assistant coach and head cheer leader Tim Crowley – not pictured)!

Volunteer event focuses on childhood literacy

The kids created bookmarks for the book “Cows Can’t Jump”

The Council 1869 Student Leadership Council and Student Impact Committee recently participated in a volunteer event focused on early childhood literacy and health equity.

Students worked on bookmarks.

Students created bookmarks to accompany a book donation to ParentChild+, learning the importance of providing culturally and linguistically representative books. They also took part in a team-based

The event focused on early childhood literacy.

trivia activity exploring social determinants of health and Council 1869’s focus on pediatric health and early education.

The event showed strong collaboration, thoughtful discussion, and a

shared commitment to making a difference. To learn more about supporting this incredible group of Garden City kids, please contact courtney@ council1869.org.

How to Create a CommunityPass Account!

Three simple steps to create a CommunityPass account:

• Create an account through this link:  https://register.capturepoint.com/GCRecandParks

• Verify your residency with 2 proofs of residency (ID and utility bill) by email (gcrec@gardencityny.net) or stop by the Cottages (108 Rockaway Avenue)

• Log in to your new account and hit the “Click Here To Register” button to find the type of Membership or Class you want to sign up for.

Stay Up to Date On All Things Recreation!

Follow our new Instagram and Facebook “GardenCityRecreation” for all Recreation content! Any questions regarding programs or facilities can be directed to our new Recreation email, GCRec@gardencityny.net .

Fencing Program

This program introduces the Olympic sport of fencing to children in grades K–8 in a safe, structured, and engaging environment.  Fencing fosters discipline, focus, agility, and sportsmanship, making it an excellent complement to youth development. Coach will provide all equipment for class.  $375 per child.

Family Fun Time Hours at St. Paul’s

Family Fun Time (for all residents, elementary aged children must be

accompanied by an adult) - Sundays, 3 p.m.–5 p.m.

On Sunday afternoons , St. Paul’s Field House will be open for “Family Fun” for Village of Garden City families.   This open time provides the opportunity for families to enjoy various gym activities in an indoor environment.   The gym will be available for use from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each Sunday until March 10.

This time is designated for family time only.  No organized practices or workouts will be allowed.  Although there will be staff to monitor activity, this is not a drop off program.  We ask that all elementary and middle school aged children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.   For the safety of our users, sports involving paddle, stick, or bat equipment will not be allowed.

Pioneer Sports

Pioneer – Flag Football- starting Fridays 3/20 – 5/8 at 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Fieldhouse.  Girls Volleyball - starting Mondays 3/16 – 4/27 at 3:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Fieldhouse.  Each is $160 per child. Contact at www.playpioneersports.com or call at (516) 470-8343.

Multisport Camp- April 2, 3, 6–10–cost is $70 per day per child or $415 for all 7 dates. The program will take place from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. For more information, please call 516-450-8343.

SuperTots Sports Academy

Offers Music/Movement Classes, Multisport Tots, and Soccer Tots for children ages 2-5 years old at St. Paul’s Fieldhouse or Cluett Hall. Tuesday dates 3/3 – 4/28 from 12–3 p.m. (35 min sessions). The Music/ Movement class uses music and songs while focusing on fun activities, based on functional movements, exploring imagination and creativity. The Multisport class gives your little superstar an awesome first step into sports, using age-appropriate games and activities across multiple sports to explore balance, hand/eye coordination, fitness, sport skills, and child development.

https://www.programs4allkids. org/program/tot-programs-for-ages1-5-to-4/17998

Sports & Recreation Network:

Hockey clinic which will emphasize fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.  The clinic will help in growing skills, capturing smiles, and making memories.  There will be highlight moments and interviews put on video.  Will be held at roller rink in Community Park on Saturday, April 18.  Ages 4–6 at 9 a.m., ages 7–11 at 10:15 a.m., and ages 12–14 at 11:30 a.m.  More information at www. sportsrecnet.com

Yoga in Cluett Hall

Yoga at Cluett Hall on Feb: 28, Mar: 7, 14, April: 4, 18, 25, and May: 2, 9, 16, 23.  For 10 classes it will be $100, $15 drop in.

Spark Business Academy

Enrichment Camp Young Entrepreneurs For Grades 3-5 will be held on April 6–10 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. for $450 at the Cottages (108 Rockaway Avenue).  This program empowers students with an entrepreneurial mindset develop a plan

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for their very own business ideas drawing from such disciplines as marketing, finance and strategy, in a supportive environment fostering teamwork. From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits, students have fun while developing business savvy.  Sign up using Community Pass!

Enrichment Camp Junior CEOs for Grades 6-8 will be held on April 6–10 from 9:00–4:00 p.m. for $450 at the Cottages(108 Rockaway Avenue).  How would you like to the boss of Apple or Amazon for a day? In this leadership program, you can! Students act as CEO’ for leading companies and work in groups to make strategic recommendations to address real business issues. Case studies include companies, such as Coke, McDonald’s, Under Armor, Nike, Tesla, Uber and more! Students enhance their problem-solving skills, develop business savvy and cultivate a strategic mindset as future leaders.  Sign up using Community Pass!

Spring Youth Tennis Lessons 2026

Registration for the Spring youth tennis lessons begins on Monday, March 30.

Class information and registration will be on the Recreation Website: gardencityrecreation.org

You can register with your Community Pass account or in person at the Recreation Office:  108 Rockaway Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

Summer Youth Tennis Lesson Program

Registration for the Summer youth tennis program begins on Monday, April 29.

More information to follow: Dates and times will be posted on the Recreation Website -  gardencityrecreation.org

Boys Soccer will

Your Yard” for Easter

The Garden City High School Boys Soccer Team is planning an “Egg My Yard” fundraiser to benefit the GCHS Friends of Trojans Boys Soccer Program.

There are three options available.

Option 1: On Friday, April 3, the boys will deliver a bag of candy filled eggs to your front door.

Option 2: On Saturday, April 4, the boys will hide candy filled eggs in your front yard starting at 7 p.m.

Option 3: I would not like to purchase any eggs, but I would like to make a monetary donation via

Venmo.

Cost: 25 eggs for $25 or 50 eggs for $50

Orders must be received by Sunday, March 29. All candy will be nut free!

The team will randomly select a few houses to receive an extra egg with surprise GC Soccer apparel!

To participate, please Venmo @ patrizia2511 (last 4 digits of cell 9757) Please specify Option 1, 2 or 3 and your GC address in the comments. When paying, please refrain from special requests.

GCHS badminton tournament supports people in need

First-place winners Jayden Lu and Sara Shamail and second-place winners Seamus Ryan and Benjamin Wiese.

On March 4, Garden City High School’s world language department brought students together for its annual World Language Badminton Tournament, combining friendly competition with community service. Students from German, Italian, Latin and Spanish classes, clubs and honor societies participated in the event while also volunteering their time to help it run smoothly. Proceeds from the tournament were donated to World Central

Kitchen, an organization dedicated to providing meals to people in need around the world.

This year’s tournament featured 49 teams and 98 competitors, along with additional students who supported the event by managing the bake sale, helping with setup, refereeing matches and volunteering throughout the day. Together, their efforts raised more than $800 — one of the highest totals in the event’s history.

The tournament followed Garden City High School’s World Language Week, which included a variety of engaging activities such as daily trivia, morning music and international cuisine served in the school cafeteria.

Congratulations to seniors Jayden Lu and Sara Shamail, who earned first place; sophomores Seamus Ryan and Benjamin Wiese, who placed second; and junior Brielle James and freshman Kaitlyn Varghese, who won the award

for most creative costume.

“The World Language Badminton Tournament is a wonderful way for students to come together for a good cause,” said Victoria Buonpane, Garden City’s coordinator of social studies and world languages. “It reflects our department’s belief that learning languages helps students understand that we are all part of a global community.”

Girls Gymnastic team celebrates season

The Girls Varsity Gymnastics team celebrated at the Nassau County dinner on March 4 at Crest Hollow Country Club. During the event, numerous athletes were honored for their hard work and achievements throughout the season. Awards were distributed for AllConference, All-County, and All-State

performances. The team concluded their season by securing first place in Conference 2, a remarkable feat that hadn't been accomplished since 2015.

A big congratulations to head Coach Katie Wilkinson on the birth of her son Owen.

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GCAA Intramural Basketball championship games

The 2025–2026 GCAA Intramural Basketball season concluded this weekend with seven championship games that included buzzer beaters, long distance three pointers, unbelievable late game comebacks, and everything else you could want from March Madness. The boys and girls displayed outstanding skills and teamwork. Everyone played hard, showed great sportsmanship, and most of all enjoyed the moment with friends and families. The GCAA would like to thank all of the par -

ticipants and their families for continuing to support GCAA Intramural Basketball.

The GCAA would also like to thank its grade coordinators, volunteer coaches, and clinic directors... without your enthusiasm and commitment to teaching the children how to play the game (while keeping it fun) the GCAA would have no program. The GCAA also thanks the Recreation Department for all its support at St. Paul ’ s all year long.

GCAA Intramural Basketball championship games

GC Tradition K & 1st grade spring lax clinics

Is your Garden City kindergarten or 1st grade daughter interested in exploring the sport of lacrosse? Tradition Lacrosse, a GC non-profit, will again be hosting weekly Sunday morning one hour clinics at St. Pauls fields beginning in April, led by varsity players and parent volunteers. In addition to games and drills aimed at introducing basic stick skills, clinics will include introduction to small-sided games, specialized clinics, continued skill development and introductory rules/

positional coaching.

The total registration cost is $200 and will include a Garden City Tradition t-shirt, giveaway and all fees for fields and equipment. Families registering multiple daughters can use discount “multi” for a discount. All participants will need a stick, mouthguard and goggles and are required to have a U.S. Lacrosse membership valid through 5/28/26. Please visit traditionlax.org/pal for more info.

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Sports Events

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Boys Varsity Swim and Dive team sends 5 to championships

The Garden City Boys Varsity Swim and Dive season came to a close as the team sent five athletes to Ithaca to compete in the NYSPHSAA State Championships. The Trojans were led by senior captains, Liam Harty, and West Point commit, Julien Crampe, as they represented Garden City against the top swimmers and divers from across New York State.

Garden City delivered a strong performance, with athletes qualifying for finals in four of the five events they entered. Harty placed 23rd in the 500 freestyle, while freshman, Kevin McMaster, finished 15th in the 50 freestyle. On the diving board, Crampe had an outstanding meet, placing 3rd in the state. The relay team of McMaster,

Ethan Lee, Jack Ahearn, and Harty also did very well!

Senior Jack Ahearn and junior Ethan Lee played key roles throughout the meet, contributing important swims in both prelims and finals. Their performances helped cap off what has been Garden City’s strongest season in seven years.

The team’s success followed an impressive showing at the County Championships, where swimmers posted numerous personal bests and strong relay performances. With several standout events at both counties and states, the Garden City Boys Varsity Swim and Dive team proved this season that they are once again a force to be reckoned with.

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