The Garden City News (5/1/26)

LIBERTY TREE PLANTED

Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, donated a “Liberty Tree” which was planted near the Garden City Rail Road on Arbor Day, April 24th.

To honor the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American

Revolution, Heather Zawislak Regent, has donated a “Liberty Tree” to the Village of Garden City. The tree was dedicated on Arbor Day, April 24, at the site

of its planting near the Garden City Rail Road and across from the Garden City Hotel. A dedication plaque for the tree is still

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BOE adopts 2026-270 budget; PTA voices support

BY KASSARA MCELROY

$73M budget includes $10M for

Paul’s

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Village Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, April 23rd, the Board unanimously approved the 2026–27 municipal budget totaling $73,709,354. After subtracting an appropriated surplus of $3,415,451 and estimated revenues for FY 2025–2026 of $12,408,883, the amount to be raised by taxes in the coming fiscal year is $57,885,020.

Through a separate resolution approved at the same meeting, the Board set the tax rate for the local levy at $53.9811 per $100 of assessed valuation on taxable properties.

As the Board began its discussion of the budget, Mayor Ed Finneran noted a recent change following conversations with Village Treasurer Irene Woo: the inclusion of $10 million for work on the St. Paul’s main building. The funding aligns with proposals advanced by the four candidates elected to the Board in March from the Community Agreement Party (CAP), which supported a “Landmark” option for St. Paul’s.

Mayor Finneran addressed the $10 million allocation before Trustee Rich Catalano, chairman of the Finance & Audit Committee, and Deputy Mayor Judy Courtney offered their own remarks on the overall budget.

“At our last meeting, we were asked if we would include it in this year’s budget and the answer from this desk and myself was ‘No’ – upon further consideration, due to some chats I had with Treasurer Woo and others, it was decided it would be best to include the $10 million in this budget. You will see that in our Recreation and Parks budget line, under the General Fund Capital Budget, there is an addition of $10 million for St. Paul’s (as a bonded amount),” the mayor said. He added that the Recreation capital budget also includes $589,000 for equipment.

The Garden City Board of Education adopted the district’s proposed $142,385,117 budget for the 2026-27 school year at its April 22 meeting. A public budget hearing is scheduled for May 12, with the community vote set for May 19. The now-adopted budget represents a 3.36% increase over the current year, or $4,624,272, and remains within the state’s allowable tax levy cap at 2.98%.

to prioritize programs and services that directly impact students while maintaining operational efficiency.

Superintendent Dr. Kusum Sinha expressed support for the budget, noting that it continues

Key elements include maintaining small class sizes at the primary level, adding staff to accommodate a larger incoming

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Mayor Finneran said that while the funding is included in the budget, the Board is not yet ready to present detailed plans for the work at St. Paul’s. He indicated that a formal presentation could take place as soon as May 21st. He described the scope as involving multiple “moving parts,” including a new synthetic slate Mansard roof, landscaping, fencing, security upgrades and general site cleanup, including clearing overgrowth behind the building.

He also said that a philanthropic effort is underway “to raise

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It seems that the Village budget, which was just approved by the Board of Trustees last week, has become contentious with the addition of a $10 million line item for St. Paul’s.

On one hand, the candidates who won the election promised to spend $10 million to make the building a landmark, so this could be seen as them keeping that campaign promise.

But the actual plans for the building are still very nebulous. It’s not at all clear how much renovation and repairs can be gotten for $10 million, so budgeting for it is a big question mark.

There have been some concerns expressed that other areas won’t receive their full funding so that the village will be able to afford the landmark project.

People are concerned that capital projects such as the Library’s renovation projects won’t be fully funded, or that the village’s usual program of resurfacing a rotating set of roads every year is being reduced.

As homeowners know, most people can’t afford to do all of their home improvement projects at the same time. One year you might do the windows, and the next the roof. You generally can’t do everything, all at once.

But the key is that the decisions on which projects to do need to be discussed by all of the home’s owners before work commences.

We look forward to hearing about the specific plans for St. Paul’s before the budgeted money is spent.

Need to take hard look in mirror

To the Editor:

In last week’s GC News Trustee Richard Catalano called for a “constructive approach” to village elections that moves away from the “divisive tone” he claims has been set by FABGC. The closing statement made by FABGC candidates in this most recent election stated that we are proud of the campaign that we led, and we continue to stand by this.

We, the candidates, built and ran our campaign. It is offensive that Trustee Catalano believes that two female candidates, as well as their running mates, could not possibly be responsible for their own campaign without being controlled by “leadership.” Perhaps this is how the CAP/POA Board of Trustees run, but this is not how we ran our campaign. We developed our own platform and had we been elected, would have made our own independent decisions.

Throughout our campaign, we led with facts, and those facts ultimately forced the hand of the CAP/POA candidates from first a $50M, then a $70M, then an $80M “anonymous” proposal for St. Paul’s to a $10M band-aid.

In January 2026, two months before the election, the Board of Trustees and the St. Paul’s committee presented an anonymous $80,000,000 plan to begin to restore St. Paul’s. This committee’s recommendations and support, in particular from Trustee Muldoon, came six months after a village-wide survey that clearly indicated a majority of residents opposed the major tax and debt increases such a project would necessitate. We, the FABGC candidates, pointed this out. Apparently, this is “divisive” to Trustee Catalano.

Outside of this $80M “anonymous” proposal, the months of January and February were characterized by the BOT vacillating wildly between plans to bring in public-private partnerships which would potentially have opened St. Paul’s up to outside developers needing Governor Hochul’s approval, to build a preschool at St. Paul’s that

nobody asked for, and explore a real estate transfer tax that would have had a direct impact on our ability to sell our homes and our property values. We, the candidates, pointed out the absurdity and potential damage to our village of these proposals. Apparently, this is also “divisive” to Trustee Catalano.

The CAP/POA campaign finally landed on a $10M “Landmark” option that they continue to hail as the “final” solution “for generations” for St. Paul’s while simultaneously acknowledging that this is nowhere near the last of our spending on St. Paul’s. The ‘26-’27 budget demonstrates that the upcoming bond for St. Paul’s is more than 60% of our village’s capital budget. We, the FABGC candidates, continued to call out that these outsized expenditures on St. Paul’s will not only raise our debt immensely over the years, but will also crowd out much needed infrastructure updates such as roads and maintenance of other buildings. Our most recent budget has proven this to be correct as the allocation for road maintenance has been cut by 75% and the budget for paving parking lots cut by 100%. This is not “divisive”, these are facts, that both Trustee Catalano, the Head of the Finance Committee, and our Village Treasurer failed to call to residents’ attention.

We would be remiss if we did not call out the hypocritical calls from a CAP/ POA trustee for “a more measured, respectful, and constructive approach to our annual trustee elections.” Trustee Catalano seems to be throwing rocks while living in a glass house.

It was not FABGC “leadership” or candidates that created fake websites that successfully led many residents to believe FABGC had signed a contract to develop St Paul’s with housing. It was CAP/POA leadership, a former CPOA officer and director, that did that. Just two years ago, this same misinformation tactic was used by CAP/POA to assure seniors that they would receive a fake “St. Paul’s Senior Tax Exemption”

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When music makes the Earth visible

On May 8, the Cathedral will host a special concert featuring Canon Martin Green, Assistant Director of Music David Preston, Artist in Residence Raphael Attila Vogl, the Cathedral Choirs, and an ensemble of outstanding local musicians. At the center of the program is Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered, a choral and orchestral work praised for its emotional power and contemporary relevance. Snider, recognized by Gramophone, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal as one of the significant voices in new classical music, has created a piece that feels both ancient and urgently modern.

Despite its title, Mass for the Endangered is not a religious service. It is a six-movement musical prayer that weaves together traditional Latin Mass texts with original words by Nathaniel Bellows. The work gives voice to animals, habitats, and ecosystems threatened by human activity. It is not sentimental, and it is not despairing. Instead, it offers something more difficult and more necessary: grief shaped into beauty, concern shaped into song, and lament shaped into hope.

The evening will also include

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selections from Caroline Mallonee’s Nature Motets, intimate unaccompanied choral settings of words by John Muir. Where Snider’s work gives breadth and urgency to

the endangered world, Mallonee’s music draws the listener closer to the quiet reverence that nature often inspires.

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ting place to hear this program than beneath Gaia. The combination of image, architecture, choir, orchestra, and text invites the audience not simply to attend a concert, but to experience a moment of shared attention—to the earth, to beauty, and to our responsibility for what has been entrusted to us.

A wine-and-cheese reception will follow the performance, offering guests time to meet the musicians, linger in the Cathedral, and view Gaia from various vantage points. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue, extending the evening’s concern for vulnerable creatures beyond the music itself.

At a time when many public conversations about the environment feel abstract or overwhelming, this concert offers another way in: through sound, space, and human imagination. It is an evening for music lovers, nature lovers, and anyone willing to be moved by the sight of the earth hanging above them while voices rise on behalf of its most vulnerable inhabitants. Visit Incarnationgc.org for more information and to reserve your tickets.

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5K race to be held in honor of former resident

BY GARY SIMEONE

Alexandra DeMoura, a 2013 Garden City High School graduate, was a top-tier athlete and gymnast who lost her life in an unfortunate tragic swimming accident in 2019. An inaugural 5K race will be held on June 6th in Southampton to honor her life and legacy and to teach people the danger of ocean rip currents.

DeMoura, a gifted gymnast and swimmer, was on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in 2019 when she got caught up in the rip currents in the Pacific Ocean and unfortunately lost her life.

“She was on a vacation with friends after graduating George Washington University, and she was out standing near the shoreline in the ocean when it happened,” said Josephine DeMoura, Alexandra’s mother. “It was so unexpected because she was so powerfully built and a such a prolific swimmer. She got caught up in the rip currents and she wasn’t able to swim back to shore.”

She said that a search team was sent out and that her husband, Alex, and her son went to look for her in the area but that her body wasn’t found.

“This is very hard for me to talk about, but her body washed ashore 48 hours after she went out to sea. I just want to get the message across how dangerous rip currents can be and how important it is for any swimmer to understand the risks when going in the ocean.”

As a result of Alexandra’s unfortunate and tragic accident, her family along with Kerry Calvert, a teacher at Garden City Middle School, helped to form the first annual Alexandra’s Rip Current Awareness 5K Times Run/ Walk. The event will take place at 25 Pond Lane in Southampton at 8 a.m.

DeMoura said that after her daughter’s passing, she’s been very vocal in Albany, helping to pass legislation to bring programs to schools to recognize the dangers of rip currents.

“I want schools to have mandatory rip current awareness classes in place so that no parent or family has to go through what I went through. My hope

is that legislation will be brought forth so that schools can implement these rip current awareness programs to teach students the dangers of going in the ocean.”

She said that before Covid happened in 2020 she would regularly speak to students at NYIT Old Westbury, LIU Post and local high schools to teach students the dangers of rip currents.

“It was really surprising to me how many students were unaware of the dangers of going in the oceans and the dangers of rip currents,” said DeMoura. “When I went to speak to them I found that maybe only one or two out of thirty students even knew about rip currents and what they were.”

She said that she has received several letters and emails from parents all across Long Island encouraging her to continue to seek legislation to implement rip currents awareness programs in schools.

To find out more information on the race and program you can visit alexandrasripcurrentawareness5k.net.

On Sunday, April 26, the Diocese of Rockville Centre honored couples married fifty years at a solemn mass celebrated by Most Reverend Andrzej Zglejszewski at St. Agnes Cathedral. JoAnn and Nick Cosentino of Garden City joined 147 couples who were honored by the Bishop.

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Plant sale, car wash at GC Community Church

The youths did a great car washing job.

BY MELVA VICTORINO

The Garden City Community Church (GCCC) will be holding its annual plant sale and car wash event on Saturday, May 9,  from 8:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. (noon) rain or shine, to support its youth mission trip to Colorado Springs, CO. Each year,  the youth of the GCCC take a week away from their summer vacations to travel to another part of the country, and serve a community in need.

This summer will be no different! From July 12th–18th, approximately 20 youth and adult leaders will travel to Colorado Springs. Working in partnership with Next Step Ministries, the youth will have the opportunity to work on construction projects and experience some relational ministries by helping to rebuild the life of single moms with children who live in poverty.

To accomplish this ministry , the youth are having their annual plant sale and car wash.  We hope you will come down to purchase some beautiful flowers to support our youth.  Our plant sale will have a large variety of beautiful plants including begonias, bounce and New Guinea Impatients, dahlias, geraniums, lantana, Gerber daisies, petunias, andevilla, hibiscus, mixed potted plants and baskets and much more.  You will be sure to head home with beautiful flowers for

your garden and something special for Mother's Day too! We look forward to seeing you!

Visit GCCC for other projects, events, and worship services. Regular church services are on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in-person and live-streamed. To get information regarding its virtual and in-person worship services and programs, visit its website at www.theGCCC.org.

Garden City Community Church warmly invites all to worship and connect with a community of faith. No matter who you are or where you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at GCCC. The church offers worship services, programs, and events for all ages, including weekly Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. (in-person and livestreamed), church school classes every Sunday, and youth group gatherings every other Sunday evening. For additional information about in-person and virtual services and programs, visit www.theGCCC. org.

Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ (UCC) and is an open and affirming congregation, welcoming all people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations. The church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue, between Whitehall Boulevard and Kensington Road.

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Nassau County Median Sale Price

7 Yale Street

Date: 04/20/2026

Sold price: $2,650,000

5 bedrooms, 5 baths

Architectural Style: Colonial

Property size: .23 acre

Square feet: 3,800

MLS number: 951849

The Seller’s Team: Matthew Minardi and Claudia Galvin, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty

The Buyer’s Team: Laura Carroll, Compass Greater NY

Luxury Meets Craftsmanship. This brand-new, custom-built center-hall colonial is a true masterpiece—crafted from top to bottom with unmatched quality, care, and attention to detail. From the exquisite finishes to the thoughtful layout, this home must be seen to be believed.

Step into a home filled with breathtaking crown molding and refined finishes throughout. The main level offers a formal living room and an inviting family room with a gas fireplace. The designer eat-in kitchen features a stunning leather Quartzite island and countertops, Subzero refrigerator, Wolf stove, and double oven—flowing seamlessly into a butler’s pantry with a wine fridge and into a formal dining room. An oversized mudroom with radiant heat and a stylish powder room (also with radiant heat) add both elegance and everyday function.

The upper level features four generously sized bedrooms. The luxurious primary en suite boasts a vaulted ceiling with a cozy sitting area, a custom walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom with double vanity, radiant heat, a standalone shower, and soaking tub. A second en suite offers a double closet and radiant-heated bathroom. Two additional bedrooms with double closets share a Jack-and-Jill bath, also with radiant heat. A large laundry room with an Electrolux washer and dryer provides added convenience. A staircase leads to a spacious walk-up attic offering expansion potential or ample storage.

The finished basement is designed for comfort and flexibility, featuring multiple recreation areas, a bedroom with egress window, a full bath, office space, an AV/room and mechanical room.

The professionally landscaped yard offers the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment space. Enjoy a charming Blue Stone covered front porch, a spacious covered paver back porch with built-in speakers, an additional paver patio, and ample green space for gatherings, play, or quiet enjoyment.

360 Stewart Ave #3F

Date: 04/20/2026

Sold price: $485,000

2 bedrooms, 1 baths

Architectural Style: Co-opl

Square feet: 776

MLS number: 940550

The Seller’s Team: Claudia Galvin and Matthew Minardi, Daniel Gale Sothebys Coach

The Buyer’s Team: Nancy Davila Camp, Four Seasons Realty

This impeccably maintained, mint-condition 2-bedroom co-op offers comfort, convenience, and charm in one of the most desirable locations on Long Island. Step inside to an inviting entry foyer that leads to a bright, sun-filled living room and a spacious eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space. The unit features two sun filled bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bathroom.

Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout, framing picturesque views of the village. Additional amenities include dedicated storage, a common laundry area.

Perfectly situated, you’re just moments from top-rated restaurants, shopping, and the LIRR—an ideal spot for commuters. Enjoy the rare chance to move into a meticulously kept home while experiencing everything Garden City Village has to offer.

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Garden City PTA News

Save the Date - All-Schools PTA Meeting and Vote May 6

Join us Wednesday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the GCMS Cafeteria for our final All-Schools PTA meeting of the year. We will be voting on our preliminary budget for 26–27 as well as some proposed updates to our GCPTA bylaws. We must make a quorum to vote, so please stop by. A recent change to NY State and Nassau Region PTA rules now allows virtual meeting participants to take part in any scheduled votes taking place -- including grants, budgets, resolutions and more!

Other Important Dates

• All-Schools PTA Meeting & Vote at GCMS: 5/6 @ 7:30 p.m.

• PTA Sportswear and School Supplies Pickup: Saturday, 6/6 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at GCMS

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Holy Rosary and Presentation of Flowers

On Sunday, May 17th, the Church of St. Joseph’s Rosary Altar Society will host its sixth annual Holy Rosary and Presentation of Flowers, celebrating the month of Mary and inviting the community to take part in this special devotion to Our Blessed Mother.

Following the 10:30 a.m. Mass, a procession will take place to Our Lady’s statue for the Holy Rosary and Presentation of Flowers. The opening prayer is expected to begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. Limited seating will be

available. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held inside the church. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the ceremony. The Rosary Altar Society continues its tradition of offering this May devotion each year and welcomes families to attend, including children.

As St. Maximilian Kolbe said, “Never be afraid of loving Mary too much, we can never love her more than Jesus did.”

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Blood drive to be held at GC Library

The Garden City Public Library will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting room on the lower level of the Library.

Appointments are strongly preferred; walk-ins are welcomed only if capacity permits. To schedule an appointment, please visit the Garden City Public Library website at www. gardencitypl.org, you can scan the QR code below with your phone and type in Garden City, click on the link below or you can also call 1-800-933BLOOD to schedule an appointment or for any medical questions concerning blood donations.

https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/332652

Thank you for your donation and support during this critical time.

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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.

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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.

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

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Senior Bridge Results

The winners of the Monday, April 27 games: North / South:

First Place: Athena Philippides and Carol Cook

Second Place: Tom Adams and Bill McAndrews East / West:

First Place: Susan Giangrasso and Fiann Stier

Second Place: Dian Kendrick and Carrie Flapan

CPOA seeks candidates

The Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) is seeking candidates for Officers and Directors.  All terms of office shall commence immediately following the Annual CPOA Election meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Candidates are being sought to fill Officer and Director positions on the CPOA Board. The President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer shall serve one year terms expiring in

May 2027. Directors shall serve three year terms expiring in May 2029.

Residents of the Central Section who are interested in being considered for an Officer and/or Director position should send an email to gccpoa.ny@gmail. com expressing their interest no later than Friday, May 29, 2026.  Any questions can be directed to Patty Siler  at (516) 695-7648 or pjst2@yahoo.com.

Information about the CPOA can be found  at gccpoa.org.

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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!

Travel for Seniors

Join us at the Senior Center on Friday, May 15, at 11:00 for an information session with Collette Travel and AAA about our upcoming America’s Music Cities trip (April 25–May 2, 2027). We will visit New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Senior Center Book Club

Join the Senior Center Book Club on Thursday, May 21, at 1:00. The book is titled, “Great Big Beautiful Life” by Emily Henry. All are welcome!! To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Fall Prevention Demonstration

Jim Horn, PT, will be at the Senior Center on Friday, May 22, at 12:30 to demonstrate how to utilize the outdoor equipment for fall prevention and facilitate balance. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Creating Healthy Relationships

Join us at the Senior Center for a presentation on May 12 at 11:30. Carol Leitner will present “Creating Healthy Relationships with Self and OthersBecoming a Healthier and Happier Person”. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Upcoming Trips, Mark Your Calendars

Registration has begun: Sunday, July 19: A trip to see “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at the Argyle Theatre, tickets $72  A check made payable to the “Argyle Theatre”, lunch $50 cash. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk.

Registration has begun: Wednesday, July 29: “Duel and Farewell,” a trip to Fraunces Tavern for lunch and tour of the museum above the tavern, then Trinity Church and St Paul’s Chapel, $190 per person. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk. Make checks payable to “One if by Land Tours”.

Registration has begun: Thursday, August 27: “The Rose and the Thorn,” a tour of the Katherine Hepburn Museum in Old Saybrook Ct, and a visit to the Helen S. Kaman Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park for a self-guided tour, the third largest rose garden in the United States,  lunch at the Red Fox Restaurant, then down the road for a wine tasting at the Crystal Ridge Winery and Vineyard. Price: $199 per person. To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk. Make checks payable to “One if by Land Tours”.

Meditation

Join us at the Senior Center on Fridays beginning April 24 at 11:15–12:15 for Meditation with Abbot Feren.

Meditation offers a direct path to mental quietude—a profound state of inner peace free from noise of thoughts and emotions. When you find peace within, it creates a better, more harmonious world for everyone. To register for this free activity, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

Trip to See West Side Story

We are not taking names on a waiting list for this trip.  Join us as we travel by coach bus to the Tony Award winning Papermill Playhouse in NJ, to see “West Side Story”, Thursday, June 25th. Cost is $225.00 which includes round trip transportation, lunch at Basilico Restaurant and a ticket to the performance. This is the early bird price, only available until April 30, after that the trip will cost $250 To register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk. Make checks payable to, “One if by Land Tours”.

BINGO

Join us for BINGO with Erin Fleischmann from Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Wednesday, May 13, at 12:15. Space is limited, to register, please stop by the Senior Center front desk or call (516) 385-8006.

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 dropin 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.  No registration is required, just stop by and play!

Summer Dance

Registration begins today. Begins July 6–August 14, runs for 6 weeks. Register on Community Pass.

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.

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The Garden City Historical Society

High school volunteers Amanat and Addison dressing a form with the blue velvet toddler's outfit.

BY MELISSA JAEGER,

ON BEHALF OF THE TGCHS MUSEUM COMMITTEE

It’s not too late to get your tickets to Monica Randall’s lecture this Sunday from 3 –4 p.m. at The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum. Her lecture, “Legendary Women of Long Island,” focuses on stories surrounding the wealthy socialites of Long Island’s Gold Coast. Monica will talk about the interesting lives of socialites Edna Woolworth (Barbara Hutton’s mother), Alva Vanderbilt, Zelda Fitzgerald, and Ann Woodward, to name just a few. Having grown up on Long Island’s Gold Coast, Monica has always been fascinated by the homes and the ladies who lived in them. Early in her career, she began scouting locations for movies and has worked on the sets of The Great Gatsby, The Gilded Age and The Age of Innocence. This promises to be a fascinating lecture!

Monica Randall is also a noted Long Island author, having written a book titled, Winfield: Living in the Shadow of the Woolworths. Interestingly enough, Monica lived in Winfield – the former estate of F. W. Woolworth – during the 1970s. While living there she delved into details of the Woolworths’ past and discovered that the estate was haunted!

We are pleased to announce that Paige Danielle Smith will perform on the violin prior to the lecture. Paige started violin over 11 years ago with the Oceanside School District Orchestra. Now she is pursuing her love for violin and can be seen at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LI University Post.

Tickets are $20/person. Space is limited. Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite and in the TGCHS Exchange Consignment Shop at the lower level. Light refreshments

will follow the lecture. The Shop is open Monday – Friday 10-4:00 p.m. (Wednesdays until 6:00 p.m.) and Saturdays noon – 4:00 p.m.. May 4 – 9, the Museum will be open daily 12:00–3:00 p.m. for a smallscale Garment Exhibit of vintage and antique clothing (all of which have been donated to the TGCHS over the years). We continue to get donations of garments (and items) which help to grow our collection. Just last month, we received a number of items, including: a beautiful woman’s embroidered nightie, an adorable toddler outfit (which I refer to as “little boy blue,” a vintage Lucite pocketbook, a vintage decoupage pocketbook, vintage ladies’ hats, and some baby blankets/pillows. We plan to display a number of these items at the exhibit. These garments help to keep our exhibits fresh and ever-changing. We will also display ladies’ lawn dresses, and other lei -

sure wear. Museum volunteers will also provide a guided tour of the Museum, including its recently re-furbished bedroom and meeting room on the second floor.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the week’s activities will culminate in a flower-making activity on May 9 (12:00–3:00) in the Museum. Elementary-aged kids are invited to make tissue paper flowers. Museum volunteers will oversee and assist the kids in this activity. And be sure to check out our lovely collection of sachets! The ladies of our Garments Committee have been fashioning these sweet-smelling pouches from pieces of vintage and antique cloth, lace trims, and hankies. Sachets also make a lovely Mother’s Day gift –something aromatic to line a lingerie drawer.

Except for the lecture, the Garment Exhibit and the flower-making activities are open to the public at no cost.

When Expertise Meets Compassion – Confidence Follows

Lost items assist

On April 22nd, Garden City Police responded to the Garden City Hotel to assist with lost items.

Erratic driver

Garden City Police responded on April 22nd to a report of a vehicle being operated erratically and speeding on Cherry Valley Avenue. The vehicle was not located.

Aided calls

On April 22nd, GCPD responded to two aided cases.

Crash responses

Garden City Police responded to three auto accidents on April 22nd.

Vehicle impounded

On April 22nd, police impounded a car for being unregistered and uninspected.

Suspicious photos

Garden City Police responded to Kensington Avenue on April 22nd for a report of a man taking pictures of a residence. The man was gone on arrival.

Fire alarm call

On April 22nd, Garden City Police responded to a 7th Street business for a fire call. A malfunction was

determined to be the cause.

Burnt food alarm

On April 23rd, Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to an Adelphi University residence hall for a fire alarm activated by burnt food.

Signal issue handled

GCPD officers responded on April 23rd to Rockaway Avenue at 1st Street for a traffic signal stuck on red and monitored traffic until the issue was corrected.

Disabled vehicle aid

On April 23rd, police officers assisted with a disabled vehicle at Stewart Avenue and Cherry Valley Avenue without incident.

Lyft dispute resolved

Garden City Police officers responded on April 23rd to a dispute between a Lyft driver and passenger on Merillon Avenue near Hampton Road. The situation was resolved upon arrival.

Illegal dumping report

On April 23rd, Garden City Police officers responded to New Hyde Park

Road at Plaza Road for

a report of illegal dumping. Officers are monitoring the location.

Missing person check

Garden City Police responded on April 23rd to a Harvard Street residence for a possible missing person. All individuals were accounted for, and a domestic incident report was prepared.

Identity theft case

On April 23rd, a Magnolia Avenue resident reported identity theft involving approximately $6,000. GC Detectives are investigating.

Cooking smoke alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded on April 23rd to a 3rd Street residence for an automatic fire alarm caused by cooking smoke.

Gas odor call

On April 23rd, GCPD and GCFD responded to an East Drive residence for a gas odor. The scene was deemed safe.

Crash responses

Garden City Police officers responded to two auto accidents on April 23rd.

Medical aids

On April 23rd, GCPD officers handled three medical aided cases.

Wrong address

On April 24th, Garden City Police responded to Maple Street to investigate a suspicious repair person, determined to be at the wrong address.

DWI lecture

GCPD’s Youth Detective delivered a “No Empty Chair” DWI lecture at GCHS on April 24th.

Towed vehicle confusion

On April 24th, GCPD investigated a suspicious vehicle on Nassau Boulevard that had been towed to the wrong location.

Dental alarm trigger

Police and firefighters responded on April 24th to Kellum Place for an automatic alarm triggered by dental work.

False alarm business

On April 24th, GCPD and GCFD responded to a Franklin Avenue business for an alarm set off in error.

Vaping alarm trigger

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded on April 24th to a 7th Street

address for an alarm caused by vaping.

Gas meter alarm

On April 24th, police and firefighters responded to Commercial Avenue for an alarm triggered by a gas meter swap.

Library larceny

Police responded on April 24th to the Garden City Library for a reported larceny. Detectives are investigating.

Crash responses

On April 24th, GCPD officers handled two auto accidents.

Medical aids

Garden City Police officers responded to four medical aided cases on April 24th.

Disoriented man helped

On April 25th, Garden City Police assisted a disoriented man back to his residence in Hempstead.

Gas odor checked

Police and firefighters responded on April 25th to South and Rockaway for a gas odor; all was found in order.

Erratic driver report

On April 25th, Garden City Police investigated a report of an erratic driver on Nassau Boulevard.

Drug take-back event

Garden City Police participated in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th, collecting 32 pounds of medications.

Burning odor source

On April 25th, GCPD and GCFD responded to Kensington Road for a burning odor, which was traced to a faulty range.

Boiler malfunction alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded on April 25th to a Franklin Avenue address for an alarm caused by a malfunctioning boiler.

Alarm malfunction

On April 25th, GCPD and GCFD responded to a 2nd Street residence for an alarm malfunction.

Medical aids

GCPD officers responded to four medical aided cases on April 25th.

Single crash

On April 25th, Garden City Police officers responded to one auto accident.

Burnt food alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters

Following the mandated and annual hearing on the FY 2027 budget during last Thursday’s BOT meeting, we adopted a $73.7mm General Fund Operating Budget and $16.13mm in General Fund capital projects. The capital projects include: major improvements to the lower level of the GC Public Library; road and paving repairs; a project at Village Hall to address ADA access; investing in new equipment for DPW and improvements at St. Paul’s, amongst others. Village Treasurer Irene Woo and her team worked for many, many weeks with Department Heads, Village Administrator Suozzi and Board members to formulate the annual plan. Our efforts included three public work sessions held in late March and early April culminating in the hearing and vote. The tax levy will increase 3.91% for the new fiscal year. FYI: over the last 10 years, the actual property tax levy increase has been less than the amount allowed per the Tax Levy Limit Law.

Memorial Day 2026

On Monday the William Bradford Turner Post No. 265 will conduct its Memorial Day Parade. The day will begin, as always, with a 9:00 a.m. Memorial Service at The Cathedral of the Incarnation. The parade will kick off at 10:00 a.m. Marchers: please assemble in the parking lot on the east side of Franklin Avenue and 10th Street. The parade, which will be bigger than ever, will proceed down Franklin Avenue and then Seventh Street to the Veterans Memorial across from the GC Hotel, where immediately thereafter, the Memorial Day Ceremony will commence. We hope to see a big crowd lining the parade route as we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial (250th!) Anniversary!

Volunteer Opportunities in the Village

As is the case every year we will turn to our terrific residents to fill the ranks of our Village Boards and Commissions. We have openings almost across the board. These positions are a very important part of Village governance. Serving is an opportunity for you to share your talents and interests and contribute to the community in a meaningful way. Appointments are generally made based on resident interest, qualifications, Village needs and the absence of any conflicts or appearances of a conflict. Those folks who have submitted resumés in the past and were not appointed to a Board or Commission are encouraged to contact Village Clerk Kelly Galanek at kgalanek@gardencityny.net no later than May 18th to confirm your ongoing interest and to make sure she has a current resumé

and letter of interest on file. Interviews will be held in the coming weeks. There will be more in the GC News and online next week… here’s a quick list of the openings:

• Architectural

Design Review Board

• Zoning Board of Appeals

• Civic Beautification

• Planning Commission

• Board of Ethics

• Recreation Commission

• Environmental Advisory Board

Fire Department Elections

At the April 9, 2026 Annual Meeting of the Garden City Fire Department, the following Chief, Line & Corporate Officers as well as 1st Battalion Delegates were elected to their respective positions for the 2026 -2027 term: Chief of Department: Jonathan F. Parrella 1st Assistant Chief: Daniel L. Roeper

2nd Assistant Chief: Matthew C. Carroll

3rd Assistant Chief: Brian G. Gallo

Captain – Engine Company:

Christopher P. Moscatiello

Captain - Truck Company: Ryan T. Moody

1st Lieutenant – Engine Company: Glenn T. Henneberger

1st Lieutenant – Truck Company: Rick C.Y. Ma

2nd Lieutenant – Engine Company: Christopher M. Gorsky

2nd Lieutenant – Truck Company: David J. Hroncich

Secretary: Anthony J. Della Ratta

Treasurer: Robert F. Kalb

Assistant Secretary: Lenoard R. Rivera

Assistant Treasurer: Donald B. Byrne

1st Battalion Delegate: Lawrence E. Nedelka

Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule

The Board of Trustees will meet according to the following schedule:

May 7, 2026

May 21, 2026

June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)

June 25, 2026

July 16, 2026

August 13, 2026

September 10, 2026

September 24, 2026

October 8, 2026

October 22, 2026

November 5, 2026

November 19, 2026

December 10, 2026

January 7, 2027

January 21, 2027

February 4, 2027

February 16, 2027 (Tuesday/Grievance)

March 4, 2027

March 18, 2027

National Grid Work

National Grid began a gas main replacement project April 28. The project is anticipated to take approximately 8 to 12 weeks. Work hours are from approximately 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m, beginning on Rockaway Avenue just north of 4th Street and will continue north to South Avenue and Stewart Avenue. Additionally, beginning the first week of May, National Grid crews will be conducting test holes on Stewart Avenue near Hilton Avenue between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Test holes are smaller excavations made to inspect underground utilities and record findings for a future project. This work is anticipated to take 1-2

weeks to complete. There will be no interruption to service for our resident customers. Traffic will remain open on Hilton Avenue and Stewart Avenue but expect lane-shifts during work hours. A traffic flagger will be on site to assist vehicular and pedestrian traffic. There will be temporary impacts to business driveways on Hilton Avenue and Stewart Avenue. Crews will assist residents in and out when necessary. There will be materials and machinery storage areas near the construction zone during and after work hours. Once the work is completed, crews will backfill and restore impacted areas to Village specifications. For your safety please do not enter work zones and be mindful of traffic cones and signs.

Library Update

Adult patrons can now find public computers and printing services in the Adult Services Department on the main level. The computers and software are the same as those available in the Computer Lab.

Users can sign in with a library card or visitor pass. ID is required for a visitor pass, which can be obtained at the Circulation Desk. All policies

Margaret Corbin celebrated at West Point

Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Heather Zawislak, Regent, traveled to West Point on April 14

to join in celebrating the bravery of Revolutionary War patriot Margaret Cochran Corbin. Margaret Corbin accompanied her husband John when he joined the

Colonial Army in 1775. Many women traveled with their soldier-husbands as the army moved where needed. On November 16, 1776, the British attacked the last American stronghold in northern Manhattan, Fort Washington, where John Corbin was posted. John was responsible for loading the cannons, which he and his team fired upon British ships moving up the Hudson. As British allied Hessian soldiers marched toward the fort during battle, John and his team were killed. Rather than retreat, Margaret took up her husband's cannon position and maintained fire. Soon the Hessians focused on trying to stop her, as her aim was excellent. She sustained serious wounds, being hit with 3 musket balls and grapeshot. Shot in the jaw and chest, her left arm was nearly severed and was paralyzed for the remainder of her life. Her injuries left her unable to support herself.

On July 6, 1779, Congress awarded Margaret Corbin a lifelong pension in recognition of her bravery and service. It was the first time the new US government officially recognized the service of a woman.

The celebration of Corbin's life is an

annual event for the DAR, conducted by the New York State Officers Club (SOC). This year was special, marking 100 years since the DAR placed the monument lauding Corbin's life on the grounds of West Point. The Garden City based Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter was represented at the event by three of its members: Genevieve Cupolo, Janice Derr, and SOC Member Leslie Dimmling.

An 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service inside the Old Cadet Chapel began with the presentation of the Colors by West Point Cadets. Opening remarks were made by SOC President Sandy Zerrillo, followed by a welcome from Colonel K. Matthew, U.S.M.A, West Point. The Colonel also spoke about Margaret Corbin's life and sacrifice.

Following the memorial service, a red, white and blue wreath was placed at Corbin's monument. A gun salute conducted by West Point Cadets concluded the ceremony. Luncheon followed at the Thayer Hotel, located on West Point grounds. Robert McDonald, Ph.D., was the guest speaker and spoke on "Founding Friendship: Adams, Jefferson and American Independence".

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GC schools appoint new administrators

At its April 22 business meeting, the Garden City Board of Education appointed Ms. Jacqueline Rehak as assistant superintendent for business and finance, Ms. Lauren Quezada as principal of Homestead School, and Ms. Lindsay Ward as principal of Hemlock School.

Jacqueline Rehak

With nine years of experience in education, Ms. Rehak joins Garden City from the Rockville Centre School District, where she served as assistant superintendent for finance and operations, overseeing budget development, financial analysis and districtwide operations, including facilities, transportation and food services. She also brings experience in bond planning and capital project oversight, ensuring projects are completed on time and aligned with district priorities.

Previously, Ms. Rehak served for five years as assistant superintendent for business in the North Bellmore School District, where she managed all business operations, led budget development and prepared financial statements.

“I am thrilled to join the Garden City community and look forward to collaborating with our dedicated staff and families to ensure every student reaches their full potential,” said Ms. Rehak. “I am eager to begin building relationships across the district, ensuring every decision we make starts and ends with what is best for our students as we continue the tradition of excellence.”

Lauren Quezada

Ms. Quezada has worked in education for 17 years and returns to Garden City after serving as principal of Floral Park-Bellerose School. In that role, she led school operations, safety and instructional programs, with a focus on strong MTSS systems to support student needs. She also strengthened staff development, school culture and family partnerships through clear communication and collaboration with families and the PTA.

Previously, Ms. Quezada served as assistant principal of Stratford Avenue School, supporting school leadership, student engagement, curriculum development and data informed instructional practices.

“Returning to Garden City feels like coming home,” said Ms. Quezada. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as principal of Homestead School and to once again be part of a community that means so much to me. I look forward to reconnecting with staff,

At its April 22 business meeting, the Garden City Board of Education

principal of Homestead School, Ms. Lindsay Ward as principal

assistant superintendent for business and finance.

students and families, and to supporting our youngest learners as they begin their journey and build the foundation for a lifetime of learning.”

Lindsay Ward

With eight years of experience in education, Ms. Ward brings a strong background in curriculum and instruction to her new role. Over the past six years at Stratford Avenue School, she has served as both a second and fourth grade teacher and has contributed to districtwide literacy initiatives.

Ms. Ward’s work includes leading curriculum development for the vowel teams unit with aligned assessments, facilitating professional development in writing toolkits, spelling inventory and phonics, as well as supporting teachers through job embedded coaching. She also developed a K–5 spelling inventory initiative and created ELA pacing calendars to strengthen alignment across

grade levels.

Ms. Ward has also developed and facilitated the adoption of a CLEARaligned extended response framework to establish consistent writing expectations across classrooms. She designed and implemented a structured ELA homework system aligned to these CLEAR expectations, including family literacy guides to strengthen home-school communication and student accountability. She also opened her classroom as a lab site for other teachers and served as an instructional thought partner, modeling data-driven literacy practices and supporting colleagues through collaborative planning and coaching conversations.

Ms. Ward is an active member of the district’s Literacy Committee and Literacy Teaching and Learning Team and contributes to professional learning in literacy instruction. She also serves

on Stratford’s Character Committee.

“I look forward to building strong relationships and creating a welcoming start for all families, particularly those entering the Garden City Public Schools for the first time,” said Ms. Ward. “I also look forward to supporting strong teaching and learning at Hemlock, where the primary years are such an important time for students to build confidence, develop curiosity, and begin to see themselves as capable, joyful learners.”

“We are pleased to welcome Ms. Rehak, Ms. Quezada and Ms. Ward into their new roles,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “Each brings strong experience, a commitment to excellence, and a clear focus on supporting students and staff. We are confident their leadership will further strengthen our schools and the Garden City school community.”

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It’s here!

Library Book Sale this weekend

It’s here: the Friends of the Library Semi Annual Book Sale! Come to the Garden City Public May 2 and 3 for wide selection of books for readers of all ages will be available (children, young adult, adult). For every $5 you spend on books, you’ll go home with a packet of honeybee friendly wildflower seeds to plant in your garden. And just in time for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and all of your springtime activities, you can bid on a variety of Silent Auction baskets.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library, the sale will be held two days:

Saturday, May 2:

• From 9:30-4:00, you will be able to buy wonderful, gently used books

• Place Silent Auction bids on baskets

Sunday, May 3:

• From 1:00-3:00, book sale and Silent Auction bids

• raffle basket winners will be announced at 3:00 on Sunday

All proceeds will be used to support the Garden City Public Library including the very popular Museum Passes, Monday Movie Matinees, special pro-

Get in shape for the beach!

grams, furniture and the Lower Level Renovation Project

Book talk at Garden City Public Library

The Garden City Public Library’s website is gardencitypl.org where you will find information about the Friends of the Library and the Book Sale. The library is located at 60 Seventh St, Garden City, NY. Alex DeMIlle

Flowers and a facial

Best-selling novelist and award-winning filmmaker Alex DeMille will visit the Garden City Public Library for an intimate conversation about the novel, “The Tin Men”, which he co-authored with his late father, famed author and Garden City resident Nelson DeMille. It’s an exploration of the implications of AI in modern warfare. A Q&A session will follow with those in attendance.

The event will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room. Copies of The Tin

Men will be available for purchase through the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, which is sponsoring the event.

Alex received a BA from Yale University and an MFA in film directing from UCLA. “The Deserter”, “Blood Lines” and “The Tin Men”, his three novels co-written with his father, were instant New York Times bestsellers. He is currently working on his debut solo novel.

Library Mother’s Day closure

The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 10 in observance of Mother’s Day.

It will reopen on Monday, May 11, for regular hours.

See what's happening at your library!

From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library!

Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!

GC schools recognized for music education

The Garden City School District was named as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for the 2025–2026 school year by the NAMM Foundation. This marks the 15th time the district has earned this prestigious designation, which honors schools and districts demonstrating a strong commitment to providing high-quality music education as part of a well-rounded student experience.

The NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants, promotes lifelong music participation through research, philanthropy and public service initiatives. Districts are selected based on factors such as funding, graduation requirements, class participation, instructional time, facilities, program support and community engagement in music making.

This recognition reflects the dedication of teachers, administrators, par-

ents, students and community members who continue to prioritize music education in Garden City schools. Through their efforts, students are provided meaningful opportunities to learn, perform and grow through music.

“Our music educators bring incredible passion and creativity into their classrooms each day, inspiring students to learn and express themselves through music,” said Akira Regan, coordinator of music and the arts for Garden City Schools. “This recognition reflects their dedication, as well as the strong support of our entire school community in making music education a valued part of our students’ experience.”

The Best Communities for Music Education program recognizes 1,008 districts nationwide and highlights the importance of music as an essential part of a comprehensive education, as well as its positive impact on student achievement and development.

Computers, printing now available on main level

Adult patrons can now find public computers and printing available in the Adult Services Department on the main level.

Adult patrons of the Garden City Public Library can now find public computers and printing available in the Adult Services Department on the main level. The computers and software are the same as those available in the Computer Lab. Users can sign in with a library card or visitor pass. ID is required for a visitor pass, which

can be obtained at the Circulation Desk. All policies remain the same. Print jobs are released using the SAM Smart Kiosk (which also accommodates wireless printing) and have the same printing costs of 10¢ per page. If you need assistance, ask a librarian at the Adult Services Desk.

GC Library Board to meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees on Monday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level. Further details will be posted when available on the Library’s website, www.gardencitypl.org.

News from the Children’s Room

Please join us on May 4 at 11:30 a.m. for Star Wars Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten).

Upcoming April

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 April and May 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, 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, May 4, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

Please join us on May 9 at 10:30 a.m. for Tots Morning Out - 2 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten).

• Monday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m.: Star Wars Storytime

- Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Monday, May 4, at 4:00 p.m.: Star Wars Storytime and CraftGrades K–2

• Tuesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months

• Tuesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime

- Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

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

• Thursday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, May 7, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months

• Thursday, May 7, at 3:00 p.m.: Sensory Play Session - 3 to 7 Years

• Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m.: Tots Morning Out - 2 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Monday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime - 18 Months to 3 Years

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

• Tuesday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months

• Tuesday, May 12, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Craft - 3 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, May 12, at 3:00 p.m.: Sensory Play Session - 3 to 7 Years

• Wednesday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m.: STEAM Preschool Building - 6 Months to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, May 13, at 4:00 p.m.: STEAM Fun Club - Grades K–2

• Thursday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, May 14, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months

• Thursday, May 14, at 3:00 p.m.: Sensory Play Session - 3 to 7 Years

• Thursday, May 14, at 4:00 p.m.: Kid Game Club Grades 3-5.

• Thursday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m.: Books Before Bed - Birth

to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

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

• Monday, May 18, at 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months

• Tuesday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Tuesday, May 19, at 3:00 p.m.: Sensory Play Session - 3 to 7 Years

• Wednesday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m.: STEAM Preschool Building - 6 Months to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, May 21, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months

• Thursday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m.: Sensory Play Session - 3 to 7 Years

• Tuesday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months

• Tuesday, May 26, at 11:30 a.m.: Preschool Craft - 3 to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Wednesday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m.: STEAM Preschool Building - 6 Months to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m.: Mixed Age Storytime - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

• Thursday, May 28, at 11:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Storytime - Birth to 17 Months

• Thursday, May 28, at 3:00 p.m.: Sensory Play Session - 3 to 7 Years

• Thursday, May 28, at 4:00 p.m.: Kid Gaming Club - Grades 3–5

• Saturday, May 30, at 11:00 a.m.: Tiny Song Birds - Birth to 5 Years (Not in Kindergarten)

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.

WHAT’S NE W AT TH E GARDEN CI

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

35 teens enjoyed last month’s Teen Gamers event. The next one is scheduled for Friday, May 15.

Next Teen Gamers to Be Held on Friday, May 15!

A record 35 teens attended last month’s Teen Gamers! Teen Gamers will be held again on Friday, May 15 at 3:30 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m. online via LibCal (gardencitypl.libcal.com). Teens can play the Library’s two new Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles and Mario Kart World along with games like Super Smash Bros., Mario Party, and Mario Kart on the Library’s original Switch consoles. We will also have board games, snacks and drinks available. Can’t make Teen

Gamers? Our Nintendo Switch consoles and board games will be available to use, along with craft supplies, LEGO bricks, snacks, drinks, and more at Teen Clubhouse on Friday, May 22 at 3:30PM. Register online via LibCal (gardencitypl.libcal.com) for May’s Teen Clubhouse beginning Tuesday, May 12, 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

Tweens and teens attended Teen Manga Monday on Monday, April 20, at the Library! Teens talked about anime and read manga, plus had snacks and worked on anime-themed crafts. Teen Manga Mondays is held once a month on Monday at 4 p.m. and is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. The next Teen Manga Monday program will be held on Monday, May 19, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, May 12, at 10 a.m. online via LibCal (gardencitypl.libcal.com).

Teens played the popular role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, April 16, 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, May 7 at 4 p.m. Register online via LibCal at gardencitypl.libcal.com. Teen Dungeons and Dragons is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12.

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 locat-

ed at the Library to participate!

• Tuesday, May 5, at 4 p.m.: Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6–12)

• Thursday, May 7, at 4 p.m.: Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6–12)

Registration begins Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m. online at https://gardencitypl. libcal.com for the following programs:

• Tuesday, May 12 at 4 p.m.: Tween Tuesdays (Grades 4–7)

• Friday, May 15 at 3:30 p.m.: Teen Gamers (Grades 6–12)

Registration begins Tuesday, May 12,

The Long Island Volunteer Center organized a Volunteer Fair at the Garden City Library on April 22 to celebrate National Volunteer Week.

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

at 10 a.m. online at https://gardencitypl. libcal.com for the following programs:

• Monday, May 18 at 4 p.m.: Teen Manga Mondays (Grades 6–12)

• Tuesday, May 19 at 4 p.m.: Teen VolunTuesday (Grades 6–12)

• Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m.: Pizza and Pages: Teen Book Club (Grades 6–12)

• Friday, May 22 at 3:30 p.m.: Teen Clubhouse (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, 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.

• On going 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 Service - No registration required. Up to 10 bracelets can be submitted per volunteer monthly.

Volunteer Fair Held at the Library in April!

The Long Island Volunteer Center organized a Volunteer Fair that was held on Wednesday, April 22, at the Library to celebrate National Volunteer Week. The Volunteer Fair was for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 as well as adult patrons, who were all able to learn about different volunteer organizations and ways they can get involved in the community. Over 20 local volunteer organizations were at the Volunteer Fair. Over 50 teens in Grades 6–12 attended the Volunteer Fair along with dozens of adults interested in volunteering. Attendees also made kindness cards and friendship bracelets for the Library to distribute to spread joy and kindness in the community. Thanks to the Long Island Volunteer Center and all the volunteer organizations who had a table at the event to help make this event possible!

New 100 Books Before Graduation Challenge!

Tweens and teens are asked to read 100 books before they graduate! This program launched earlier this year for tweens and teens currently in Grades 6–12. For every 10 books read, you will get 10 tickets to trade in for a prize in our prize cabinet. Pick a prize, or save them until you collect more tickets to use later toward a bigger prize! You will receive 25 bonus tickets at 20, 40, 60, and 80 books and 50 bonus tickets at 100! Plus, when you reach 100 books you will get your name up on  our Hall of Fame Wall of Readers!

• Sign-up began January 5, 2026. Not in 6th grade yet? You can sign up beginning June 15 of the summer before you enter 6th grade!

• You must finish the challenge by June 15 of the year you graduate high school

• Track what you’re reading on this reading log. You can only track books you have read after you have signed up for this program.

• Any book (physical, eBook, and audio) you read that’s on your reading level after registering counts towards

Tweens and teens can earn prizes for reading books. They are encouraged to read 100 books before they graduate, and can save the tickets they earn for bigger prizes.

the goal. This includes books read for school! The only books that do not count towards the goal are books read before you register.

• While we love rereading, for this challenge, each book you read needs to be a book you’ve never read before.

• Hate the book you started reading? As long as you read 50% of the book, you can count it toward this challenge!

Register online here: https://forms. gle/j262hNm4tGsvR8wz9 or using the QR code. After you register, pick up your 100 Books Before Graduation packet located at the Library to participate!

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.:

May 2026 Movies

5/4/26 - “Point Break”, R, 1991, 121 mins.

5/11/26 - “The Devil Wears Prada”, PG-13, 2006, 109 mins.

5/18/26 - “Shawshank Redemption”, R, 1994, 142 mins.

May 2026 Programs

Next Step Italian Classes

Thursdays, 11–12 noon in the Large Meeting Room

We have added the following classes to Mrs. Lea Brunetti’s popular Learn Italian program. This is considered to be an Intermediate class.

Thursdays:

• May 7

• May 21

Even if you were in the previous winter session, you must REGISTER again.  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.

Adult Crocheting and Knitting with Lupe

Wednesdays, May 6 and 20 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, May 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 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.

Mahjong Beginners Instruction

Mondays, May 11 and 18, from 10:30 to noon in the Small Room

Join Mahjong Living for a beginner-friendly lesson where you’ll learn the game in a relaxed, social setting. Come build new skills, meet others, and enjoy a morning centered around play, connection, and community—no experience required.  All game sets will be provided and the Mah-jong cards can be purchased through the instructors and additional information will be available at the program. Mah Jongg" (often with two “g’s”) typically refers to the American style, which uses National Mah Jongg League rules, jokers, and a yearly card. “Mahjong” (one “g”) usually refers to Asian styles (such as Hong Kong, Riichi, or Filipino) and is the more common international spelling. Both are valid, generally denoting which ruleset is played.

If you’ve joined us for this beginner lesson before, we’d love to welcome you to one of our guided play events as your next step. Follow Mahjong Living@ mahjong.living for events and guided play sessions.

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.

Creative

Pillow Making with Barbara Anerella

Thursday, May 7, from 2–4 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room

Join Barbara Anerella and create and handstitch your own fabulous pillow. Material, pillow-stuffing and sewing supplies will be provided.  Sew and make your own pillow and bring home that day!

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

Hidden Gems: A Title Swap Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Small Meeting Room

Join the Adult Services Librarians for Hidden Gems: A Title Swap Book Discussion.  Share what you’ve been reading recently and learn about the newest hits and old titles that you may have missed! Garden City Public Librarians will lead this discussion.

Participants who don’t have a chance to read a book before the program are still encouraged to join to get book recommendations for future reads.

Town of Hempstead Presents Narcan Training

Wednesday, May 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Large Meeting Room Training includes:

• How to identify an overdose victim, administer the Narcan kit, and contact emergency officials.

• Obtain a Narcan certification and a Narcan kit.

Registration is required online through the Town of Hempstead at toh311.net/narcan-signup.

Museum Passes: Children’s Museum Pass and Benefits to Change May 15 Important Announcement:

Beginning May 15, 2026, the Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) will be a Print-on-Demand pass. In addition, the benefits included will change.

• LICM New Print on Demand Pass Terms: Free admission for 1 adult (the reserved cardholder) and 1 child Passes are good one day only, the date of the reservation.

• Please note: GCPL policies allow one pass checked out at a time per household.

• LICM requires the reserved cardholder to show their ID with the Print-on-Demand pass. The name on the ID MUST match the name on the pass.

• LICM will give the reserved cardholder $2.00 off for two additional general admission tickets. This cannot be combined with any other discounts.

• Additional visitors in the cardholder’s party will need to pay the full museum admission.

• Additional benefits include $2.00 off for up to four theater tickets on the same day.

The Library understands this

is a big change to borrowers, but were made by the museum for the library pass program, effective upon the Library’s renewal date. Any comments or questions should be directed to the LICM at (516) 224-5800. Thank you for your understanding.

Eight Print-on-Demand Passes Added,  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,

Adult Services at the Garden City Public Library

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. Their generosity continues to enhance the library’s mission of lifelong learning and enrichment.

All of the newly offered passes are available via Print on Demand. In addition to the newly offered pass-

es, these eight (8) additional museum passes are available by Print on Demand: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Guggenheim Museum, Intrepid Museum, Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum, Firefighter’s Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art, Old Westbury Gardens, and the Vanderbilt Museum, Mansion & Planetarium. 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, and do not have to be returned to the Library.

Passes for the following four (4) museums still need to be picked up at the Library: 9/11 Memorial Museum, MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art), the Long Island Children’s Museum (until May 14, 2026), and the Empire

Ten GC schools staff members receive tenure

At the April 22 board of education meeting, 10 Garden City Public Schools staff members were recognized for earning tenure. The newly tenured employees gathered at Garden City High School for a celebration where building and district administrators congratulated them on this significant professional milestone.

The evening began with a performance by the Garden City High School chamber orchestra, directed by Mr. Andrew Albani, followed by remarks from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha, who commended the honorees and thanked them for their

dedication to the school community. Each staff member was then formally recognized by building and district leaders. Congratulations to the following: Lauren Kaufman, director of literacy, K-12; Charles Hager III, science; Melissa Cambardella, math; Bridget Menking, special education; Kaitlin Biagiotti, science; Bridget Lincoln, elementary education; Danielle Canabal, elementary education; Jenifer DiSarbo, speech; Rachel Lindsay, assistant principal of Stewart School; and Keri Hand, principal of Stewart School.

Photos courtesy of the Garden City School District

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. These passes also must be returned to the library by their due date and are subject to overdue charges (and cost of the next patron’s admission) if returned late, as per the Museum Pass agreement.

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

pick up the pass at the Library.

Reservations can be made via LibCal on the Library’s website (www. gardencitypl.org), 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. Reservations will be taken up to one month in advance of the desired date, subject to availability on a first-come, firstserved basis. Reservations can also be made in person at the Adult Services Desk or over the phone.

For more information, visit the Library, call the Library Adult Services Desk at at 516-742-8405 x5236, or visit the Library website at www. gardencitypl.org.

First responders honored by American Legion

Michael Irizarry, his wife and daughter, with Post 265 Adjutant Jim Michalak, Unit 265 President Jacqueline Eltringham, Post 265 Commander Frank J. Tauches, Jr. and Acting Police Commissioner Gerard Kniesel.

On Wednesday April 1, veterans of American Legion Post 265 gave tribute to members of Garden City police, firefighters and NYU Langone emergency service personnel with special acknowledgement to those who demonstrated distinguished service this year.

Police Officer Michael Irizarry was presented with the Commissioner Ernest J. Cipullo Memorial Award for his heroic rescue of a resident in collaboration with GC firefighters. The award perpetuates the memory of deceased Past Garden City Police Commissioner Cipullo. Fireman Miles Hanson was conferred the Post’s Certificate of

Commendation for his outstanding courage in his service as a member of the GC Fire Department. NYU Langone Emergency Service member Rawles Singh was given the Rising Star certificate for outstanding performance in his service as a prospective certified technician. In memory of Deceased Past Commander Frank Nedelka and Deceased Immediate Past Unit President, EMT Maria Klein was awarded the Post’s Frank and Joan Nedelka Memorial Award for her life-saving deeds and devotion to NYU Langone Emergency Service.

Certificate of Appreciation was given

Firefighter Miles Hanson, GC Fire Department Representative for Chief Taunton, Mr. Hanson’s parents with Post 265 and Auxiliary Unit 265 officers.

to NYPD Firefighter Christpher Rossi. At a recent American Legion event, he saved the life of a guest by swiftly and decisively performing the Heimlich Maneuver. Firefighter Rossi is the grandson of Auxiliary member Marilyn Blauert.

A contingent of uniformed service personnel from GC’s police department, fire department and NYU Langone EMS were present to support their respective honorees. Testament to their unceasing dedication and service, the evening’s program momentarily was suspended; as firefighters on duty were called to attend to an emergency call.

The evening’s testimonies to the self-sacrifice, effectiveness and commitment of these professionals are inspiring. When you encounter those who are mentioned here and their comrades, say, “Thank you.”

Veterans interested in ‘Strengthening America’ by joining Post 265 call Jim Michalak (646) 438 0139. Relatives or spouses of veterans interested in assisting needy veterans, their families and encouraging education ‘For God and Country,’ may call Donna Armieri at (516) 314 4552. Please follow the Legion on social media: William Bradofrd Turner American Legion Post #265.

Mr. Rossi’s uncle, Bill Schmachtenberg, Auxiliarian and proud grandmother Marilyn Blauert, Mr. Rossi’s parents with Post and Auxiliary officers.

Photos from the Village Archives

Anziano - Medical

Center

A GC News ad of 1950 for the new Louis Anziano building, located at the southwest corner of Franklin Ave. and Sixth St. Anziano was a well-known plumbing business at the time, first locating in Garden City in 1937, He owned the property on Franklin from Fifth to Sixth Sts., which had once been two private residences. Earlier, the south house was occupied by the Garden City Nursery School, and the north house had been acquired by Fairchild Sons to expand their business into the Garden City area, finally opting to locate at Twelfth St. This property was acquired by Anziano for his plumbing business, and in 1950 the building shown was constructed.

The parcel at Fifth St. was acquired and built by Anziano in 1952 as a two-story building for IBM, which later relocated to #1399 Franklin at Fourteenth St. Anziano then had the rest of the site built as

A selection from the extensive Village Archives. Others can be seen at www.NYHeritage.org  - click on Organizations, G,  and Garden City Public Library. Comments/ questions: email Historian@gardencityny.net - Wm. Bellmer

the Garden City Medical Center, which opened in 1955 and absorbed the plumbing building into the north end of the new structure with the plumbing business moved to Hempstead. The subtle vestiges of the previous buildings can be seen on the facades of the present building [such as the small roof above the first story at Sixth St.], as well as the unusual multiple rear entrances..

Anziano became a Garden City resident, living on Carteret Place. He was a director of the Suburbia Savings and Loan Assn., and was a member of the Cherry Valley Club, golf being a passion. He died at age 67 in 1970, and the business was ended. A memorial bench honoring his establishment of the Medical Center is located on the north side of Fifth St.

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Environmental Tip of the Week

“Lights

Out” - Help Migratory Birds

Long Island is in the migratory corridor for many birds who travel northward to their summer breeding grounds during the peak spring migration period (April 15-May 31). Amazingly, birds use stars to navigate the night skies during migration. However. increasing nighttime light pollution has created “fatal light attraction” in which migrating birds become disoriented and collide with windows, buildings and the ground. The National Zoological Park and the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service estimate that “fatal light attraction” resulted in the death of over 600 million birds in America in 2025. The screenshot below shows recent nocturnal migration over Nassau County. It is maintained by Birdcast, a division of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. (birdcast.org). The dashboard shows that overnght on April 27 81,500 birds flew over

Nassau.County.

Birds are a crucial part of earth’s ecosystem. You can help migrating birds by taking part in the ‘Lights Out’ program: simply reduce/ eliminate unneeded outdoor lights between 11pm and 6 am through May 31. Lights Out is a national program sponsored by the National Audubon Society.

Lights Out has also asked commercial and residential buildings to limit indoor light pollution by closing blinds and turning off unneeded indoor lights from 11:00 pm-6:00 am through May 31. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of General Services (OGS) both support Lights Out. In addition to protecting migrating birds, this will also result in lower costs to New York state managed/owned buildings. The NY DEC website is dec.ny.gov .

Prepared by the GC EAB. See gardencityny.net for details.

Garden City celebrates Earth Day

Garden City celebrated Earth Day at the Village Pollinator Garden with a ladybug release. Children of all ages (yes, adults also) were encouraged by Village Arborist Joe Umana to hold the live ladybugs and help the ladybugs find a new home in our Pollinator Garden. Ladybugs serve as an eco-friendly alternative to pesticides and provide many benefits in a garden. They eat large

amounts of plant killing garden pests, prevent predator insects from spreading viruses, sucking plant juices and damaging foliage. Fun and educational ladybug coloring/math sheets were provided including dot-to-dots and ”how many spots are on this ladybug?”

Arborist Umana showed attendees a sac of praying mantis eggs. The small sac, a little over an inch in diameter, can hold up to 200 eggs which will hatch when the weather is warmer. The praying mantis is another eco-friendly means of pest control.

Butterflies. Butterflies are prodigious pollinators, helping to keep local ecosystems healthy and in bloom.

Camryn Casey, also of the Recreation Department, told children about the Department’s caterpillars which will soon hatch into beautiful Painted Lady

The Earth Day program was sponsored by the Garden City Environmental Advisory Board in conjunction with the Recreation Department.

$73M budget includes $10M for St. Paul’s

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monies away from those that will be committed by the village,” with more information expected within the next one to two months.

Regarding the budget allocation, the mayor stated, “I want to be very frank with admitting that we’ve changed our minds, but I think it is for the best.”

During Board comments, Trustee Catalano cited the contribution to the character of the Village of Garden City made by historic structures. He referenced visits to the Cathedral of the Incarnation and noted the significance of other historic properties, including the Apostle houses.

Catalano voiced his support for the $10 million allocation, while acknowledging that there is currently no formal plan in place for St. Paul’s.

“The Landmark proposal as presented is really an opportunity to save an important piece of our village’s history, for far less than the demolition-park concept that was being proposed (by FABGC candidates) for $32 million. Under this plan the outside of St. Paul’s would be repaired to prevent any further deterioration, while the inside will

not be renovated or otherwise inhabitable ... .One thing to be very clear about this $10 million is what it does and what it does not do. This does not authorize any contracts or binding financial contracts with outside parties; no contracts will be issued without first coming back to this Board for approval. What this vote does authorize is the ability for village staff – Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello and others – to dedicate internal time and resources to conduct planning work and the like, and to work on the building as far as cleaning out weeds and rubbish. But just as importantly, any ultimate project costs will require a separate bond resolution, as we do for all village projects, and that also must be approved by this Board,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Judy Courtney expressed concerns about the timing of the added funding, noting that it was introduced after three budget work sessions held on March 31st, April 2nd and April 16th. While reaffirming her support for the Landmark proposal, she said the public did not have an opportunity to weigh in on the $10 million allocation during the budget process.

Courtney said she had discussed the

recommendation with Treasurer Woo and Mayor Finneran, and acknowledged the shift from earlier discussions. She added that she would have preferred to defer the allocation until a later date, once more detailed plans were available.

“My thought was different from where we’ve landed tonight, and I want to share it with the public. I am totally in favor of the ‘Landmark’ plan that we proposed when I was a candidate, and I hope that the amount we are looking at around $10 million will be where we land, so there’s nothing in my mind that I’m worried about from that perspective. My concern is that we did not discuss this at budget meetings, and we did not have a chance at those meetings to hear residents’ comments. This is just a process debate – so again it’s not that I am at all concerned about where we land, but I would have done it a little differently from the timing perspective and I would have waited for some additional information. I just wanted to share that view with the public,” Deputy Mayor Courtney said.

Resident Robert Wolff was the only member of the public to comment during the public hearing. He raised concerns

about several previously approved but not yet bonded projects, including the Cedar Valley Sewer station, Meadow Street drainage improvements, Village Parking Lot 7S reconstruction, intersection improvements, and upgrades at Fire Station No. 2.

Wolff noted that while these projects may not impact the 2026–27 budget directly, related spending could arise in future fiscal years. He presented a report with his own financial projections to Trustee Catalano and expressed interest in sharing it with the full Board.

Catalano responded that the timing of debt issuance varies depending on multiple factors, including when contracts are finalized.

“It is a little hard to project, but I realize you (Mr. Wolff) have taken some effort to do that. There is no doubt that our debt service costs will be going up in the future, and it’s something we will have to address in next year’s budget sessions,” Catalano said.

After no additional public comments were offered, the Board voted to approve the budget, along with related resolutions.

Liberty tree donated in honor of 250th anniversary

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in process.

Speaking at the dedication was Garden City Mayor Ed Finneran, DAR Chaplain Celia Petersen, Recreation & Parks Department head Matthew Nordt and Town Arborist Joe Umana. Board member Judy Courtney also attended the ceremony. Garden City’s status as a member of the Tree City USA

group run by the Arbor Day Foundation was noted. Plans were announced to enhance the town’s “leafy” reputation with the addition of some unusual species of trees.

The selected tree donated by the DAR is a Colonial Spirit Liberty Elm Tree. Elms, once a very common tree in American towns, fell to Dutch elm disease in the 1970s, when 77 million

of the trees died. Since then, research and genetic modification has produced an elm resistant to the disease. Town Arborist Umana expressed the hope of bringing more elm trees back to Garden City, of which this gift from the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter is the first returning specimen.

The NSDAR had the foresight to establish a Conservation Committee as

early as 1909, expressing the organization’s interest in preserving America’s natural heritage. The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter is pleased to celebrate the American elm tree as we remember the patriots for whom the Liberty Tree was a symbol of their most cherished aspirations, and who made freedom possible 250 years ago.

BOE adopts budget; PTA voices support

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ninth-grade class, and continuing facility improvements such as roof replacements and the completion of air conditioning at the high school.

The plan also reflects ongoing capital investments in district facilities, including recent upgrades such as new turf fields and building improvements, and includes a proposal to establish a new capital reserve fund to support future infrastructure needs.

Other priorities include the rollout of a new K-2 literacy program based on the science of reading, expanded curriculum offerings in areas including financial literacy, writing, and the arts, continued investment in special education services across all grade levels, and efforts to guide responsible use of

emerging tools, like artificial intelligence, while limiting screen time for younger students.

Kristen Pappas, vice president of the board, added, “Overall, this is a budget I’m proud to support. The level of detail in the presentations has been extremely helpful, not just for the board but for the community as well, because it clearly shows how resources are being allocated and how those decisions directly impact our students.”

Support continued from the Garden City PTA. Joy Jankunas, vice president of legislation, stated, “The proposed budget continues the district’s commitment to inspiring and challenging students while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The executive committee of the Garden City PTA strongly sup-

ports the 2026-2027 school budget and urges all community members to vote yes on May 19 for the budget and related propositions.”

In other business, the district also introduced several personnel appointments, including a new assistant superintendent for business and finance, Jacqueline Rehak. New principals for Homestead, Lauren Quezada, and Hemlock, Lindsay Ward, were also approved.

The board also voted for Deborah Coates, Lawrence Greenstein and Jeanne D’Esposito for the Nassau BOCES board, and approved Nassau BOCES’ $28,633,061 administrative operations budget for 2026-2027.

The next Board of Education work session and budget hearing is sched-

uled for May 12, followed by a regular session and budget vote on May 19 at Garden City High School. The community will vote not only on the budget, but also on propositions related to the use of existing capital reserve funds, the establishment of a new capital reserve, and one board of education seat.

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COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005CF1, -againstCOLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 22, 2017, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CF1 is the Plaintiff and COLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 2, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 162 MEADOW ST, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530; and the following tax map identification: 34-546-32 & 39.

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responded on April 25th to Adelphi Earle Hall A for an alarm caused by burnt food.

Missing youth search

On April 26th, GCPD assisted NCPD in searching for a missing youth, who later returned home.

Unconscious person Police and paramedics responded on April 26th to a Meadow Street residence where an individual was pronounced deceased.

Suspicious package pickup

On April 26th, Garden City Police investigated a report on St. Paul’s Place involving packages and an unknown individual. Detectives are investigating.

Domestic dispute

THE OFFICE CAT

Found dog reunited

On April 26th, GCPD responded to Oxford Boulevard for a found dog, which was reunited with its owner.

Multiple crashes

On April 27th, GCPD responded to four auto accidents.

Aided calls

Police handled 11 aided calls on April 27th.

Burnt food alarm

On April 27th, Garden City Police responded to Adelphi for a fire alarm caused by burnt food.

False alarm

GCPD responded on April 27th to Pell Terrace for a fire alarm set in error.

Commander alarm

Package fraud

On April 27th, a resident reported a package fraud involving a fake ID, totaling $4,883. Detectives are investigating.

Gas odor check

GCPD responded on April 27th to South Avenue for a gas odor. All was deemed safe.

Crash responses

On April 28th, GCPD responded to three auto accidents.

Medical calls

GCPD handled five medical aided reports on April 28th.

Domestic dispute

On April 28th, Garden City Police responded to Adams Street for a dispute.

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GCPD responded on April 26th to a Linden Street residence for a dispute. A domestic incident report was filed.

Fraudulent registration

On April 26th, police stopped a Toyota Prius with fraudulent Georgia registration. Tickets were issued and the vehicle impounded.

Alarm malfunction

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded on April 26th to a Lee Road residence for an alarm malfunction.

Medical aids

On April 26th, GCPD officers handled four medical aided cases.

Order violation arrest

Garden City Police officers conducted a stop on April 26th at Franklin and Stewart Avenues. Police arrested a 35-year-old Queens Village man for allegedly violating an order of protection.

On April 27th, GCPD responded to Commander Avenue for a false fire alarm.

Knife threat report

GCPD responded on April 27th to County Seat Drive for a reported knife threat. No weapon was confirmed.

Pocketbook theft

On April 27th, a Lynbrook resident reported $100 stolen during an AA meeting. Detectives are investigating.

Marijuana complaint

GCPD responded on April 27th to Grove Street for a marijuana complaint. Subjects were gone on arrival.

Vaping alarm

On April 27th, Garden City Police responded to Adelphi for a fire alarm caused by vaping.

Cooking alarm

GCPD responded on April 27th to Stewart Avenue for an alarm caused by cooking.

ATTENTION STUDENTS!

GCPD responded on April 28th to Adelphi for a fire alarm caused by a burnt transformer, which was disconnected.

Flooding alarm

On April 28th, Garden City Police responded to 100 GC Plaza for a fire alarm triggered by flooding.

Suspicious males

Garden City Police responded on April 28th to Kildare Road for suspicious individuals looking into windows. Detectives are investigating.

False alarm on 7th

On April 28th, Garden City Police responded to 7th Street for a fire alarm set in error.

Wheelchair assist

GCPD responded on April 28th to Somerset Avenue to assist a resident into his wheelchair.

Six Flags Great Adventure: Half a Tank Gets You to Where Thrills Abound

BY KAREN RUBIN & LAURIE MILLMAN

For those for whom riding coasters is more sport than entertainment and are forever seeking out the latest, greatest, newest, biggest, bad-est thrill ride to stop your heart and defy gravity, Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, is your ultimate destination.

Packed into a relatively compact space considering the 3-dimensional thrills, are 14 coasters. And like ski areas, the coasters have a progression of development – from little ones in kid-friendly areas like the skiing learning area (that gets them conditioned and hooked early!), up to coasters rated a 5 for thrills (equivalent to skiing’s double black) that pull enough Gs to rival what a fighter pilot, aerobatic flyer and even an astronaut might experience. You progress from small turns and tilts and drops up to the dramatic, thrilling, heart-pulsing, screaming twists, turns, topsy turvy rolls and gravity-defying plunges.

When we watched how people dangle on The Joker coaster ride, we basically said, “Are they kidding?!!

On a recent visit just after Great Adventure opened for the season, we get to see construction underway for the newest mega-coaster (much of it is still so secret, they refer to it as the “Purple Project”), which is expected to be open in 2027. It is going up in the newly expanded Shoreline Pier section, where visitors will get to ride five new attractions opening later this season, and a revamped Boardwalk made to evoke the Jersey Shore.

We watch as workmen in their

orange suits are suspended as they piece track together.

During a press preview, we learn that the new, massive roller coaster – a successor to Kingda Ka – will be a first or biggest in six coaster categories but little else is disclosed.

It will be uniquely different, unique to this park, was all Ryan Patrick, the park’s communications manager, teased. Does it use some new technology like magnets? Won’t say. We hear that the coaster will rise to an incredible 375 feet.

Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk is a new rides area that channels the vibe, electricity, nostalgia and charm of New Jersey’s iconic oceanside amusement piers. While the new coaster is expected to be open by 2027, this season it will offer five attractionsfour new to Great Adventure: Barrels O’Fun, Flying Scooters, Wave Swinger, Hypno Twister, and the return of Super Roundup.

The Joker coaster. For those for whom riding coasters is more sport than entertainment Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, is your ultimate destination © Karen Rubin/ goingplaces farandnear.com

The Shoreline Pier will feature entertainment from day into night. On select dates and times, guests can enjoy: stilt walkers, live musicians and roaming acts and performance artists. When the sun goes down, Boardwalk Nights will feature stage performances feature vocalists, dancers and gravity-defying acrobats.

Wild Safari Park

One of the iconic highlights of Six Flags Great Adventure is Wild Safari, one of the largest safaris outside of Africa, and home to more than 1,200 animals representing six continents. It offers guests up-close look at wildlife across expansive, naturalistic habitats via safari vehicles (no longer self-drive). The tour can now can be accessed from within the main park (Safari OffRoad Adventure, a 35-minute tour), as well as a separate tour from the Wild Safari Base Camp (a 45-minute tour).

Wild Safari Base Camp is a standalone wildlife experience at the main

safari entrance. The area features animal encounters, educational presentations and interactive experiences.

You may well spot its newest arrival, a brown bear cub named JJ, born to mother Hollywood who are spending time together in their own dedicated habitat space among the park’s brown bears.

We do the Safari Off-Road Adventure from Frontier Station inside the theme park – no longer a selfdrive, but you pack into a large open safari truck.

You can actually overnight in luxurious glamping tents within the Safari Park, at its Savannah Sunset Resort – even feed giraffes that come right up to the porch which is raised up on stilts to eye level, and listen to the lions roaring at night (their enclosure is just a little beyond where the tents are). Glamping guests are driven in and out of the tent area by the resort (which is completely encircled by the safari park/habitat), and are given a tour of the safari park in those special vans instead of the big safari truck vehicles.

Motion-oriented rides dominate the experience at Six Flags. To prevent nausea, take over-the-counter motion sickness medication (like  Dramamine or  Bonine) 30-60 minutes before riding, eat a light, bland meal, and stay hydrated. On the ride, keep your head straight, look forward and avoid closing your eyes. Afterward, sit in the shade, sip water, and use ginger candy to settle your stomach.

To get the most out of your visit, upgrade to the Fast Pass which lets you go through a much, much faster line.

Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527, (732) 928-2000, www.sixflags.com/ greatadventure. May 1, 2026

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of May 3-9, 2026

See Halley’s Comet (Well, Sort of ...)

If you’re old enough, do you remember seeing Halley’s Comet -- the most famous of all celestial nomads -- when it swung past our neck of the cosmic woods in 1986?

I did, and I wasn’t terribly impressed. It was arguably one of the comet’s worst appearances in some 2,000 years. And do you know when one of its best will be? When it returns in July of 2061.

Now, I know what you’re thinking -- that you may not be around at that time to see it. Personally, I’m looking forward to it. Of course, I’ll be nearly 110 years old, and I suppose I’ll be quite thrilled just to see the sun rise, but that’s my plan, anyway.

In case we don’t make it, it’s good to have a backup strategy. But you’ll have to be willing to rise early and head out to a dark rural location this week.

On the mornings of May 5 and 6, fragments of this most famous of comets will pelt our planet’s atmosphere in what astronomers call the Eta Aquarid meteor shower.

Meteors, or shooting stars, are specks of interplanetary dust hardly larger than a sand grain that fall into our atmosphere at speeds of tens of miles per second. As one of these slams into the air, it ignites and causes the

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

OK, fellas, you may want to check out of this column.

I want to talk about bras. No, not the sexy, what-woman-in-her-right-mindwould-wear-this-to-go-food-shopping bras. I’m talking about the everyday, full-coverage, gets-the-job-done-without-a-jiggle bras.

For most of my bra-wearing life, I’ve managed to find the right size bra that made me feel comfortable, confident and contained. No easy feat for a 36DD. And not a pole dancer 36DD -- a two-pregnancies-later-and-now-approaching-menopause 36DD. Even when I was pregnant and I grew to a size H (and by the way, who even knew that was a letter in the bra alphabet?), I was still able to find my own bras without any outside help.

But apparently, the internet doesn’t believe me. They think I need a bra intervention. Every day I am bombarded with ads for bras, bandeaus and bralettes. I’m inundated with ads asking me, “Do you have saggy breasts?” They yell at me, “Are you wearing the

neighboring atmospheric gases to glow. It’s this fiery demise that we see as a meteor.

Those of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower are known to be pieces that have fallen off Comet Halley during one of its many trips past our planet. Though historical records suggest that sky watchers have been seeing the Eta Aquarids since about 74 B.C., the shower was not officially “discovered” until Lieutenant Colonel G. L. Tupman recorded it in the year 1870.

These meteors will appear all around the sky, but you can tell if one is part of the Eta Aquarid swarm by tracing its path backward. If it appears to radiate from the direction of Aquarius, low in the east-southeastern sky before dawn, it is almost certainly associated with this swarm. If it appears to originate elsewhere, it’s what astronomers call a “sporadic” or random meteor.

To view the celestial show, head away from city lights where the sky is dark and clear. Under ideal conditions, stargazers may see as many as 50 or 60 meteors, or falling stars, every hour, coming from the eastern sky. The best times for viewing will be between midnight and the first light of dawn. On May 5 and 6, the moon appears in its waning gibbous phase, so we may see only the brightest of meteors.

The best part is that all you need

to view the shower is your eyes, a lawn chair or sleeping bag, and some warm clothing. While binoculars or telescopes would produce much too narrow a field of view to see the all-sky show, binoculars could be useful to check out any persistent smoke trails left behind by some of the meteors.

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How’s It Hanging?

wrong size bra?!?!?” And they commiserate, “Is your bra letting you down?”

Who would have thought my breast comfort was such a priority for the World Wide Web?

There are some things I will willingly buy on the internet. For instance, I have no problem ordering trash bags online. If I get an ad asking me, “Is your trash bag letting you down?” I might click on that and maybe even try this wondrous new product that claims to not only be stronger and smell better but will also take itself out to the corner on garbage pickup day.

But then there are items like bathing suits and bras that no woman I know would ever buy without trying on first. Even with online quizzes and fit guides and virtual consultants, you just don’t know how that sucker is really going to fit until you get your girls inside and give it a T-shirt test.

When I actually go into a store, the results can still be dicey. More than once an A-cup saleslady has told me I don’t really need underwire. Then I must convince her that without underwire, there’s a good chance I may never

see my belly button again. Who needs that type of stress in their life?

Meanwhile, back online, the ads keep coming, as though directed by some unseen force with a deep, deep concern for my breasts’ wellbeing. I imagine the camera on my computer looking back at me, and the people on the other side saying to each other, “Wow, that bra is not doing her any favors. Did she make that herself with two socks and a string? Is she even a citizen of the United States of Bramerica?!”

Concerned that the Bra Police were indeed spying on me, I covered my computer camera and ceased doing anything that might lead someone to suspect I had breast issues. To be doubly sure, I checked all my bras for spyware and ran them through a TSA X-ray machine to make sure the Russians hadn’t interfered with my bra purchases.

Finally, after taking all these steps, I stopped getting bra ads. ... And started getting ads for full-body Spanx instead.

Admittedly, the Eta Aquarids shower is not the great comet itself, but it can still be quite a fun show. Besides, it beats waiting 35 years!

Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. .

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

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REAL ESTATE WATCH

Multi-Generational Living is Back. Is Your Home Ready

In today’s housing market across Westchester County and Long Island, a quiet but powerful shift is underway.

More families are choosing to live together under one roof—not out of necessity alone, but as a strategic, lifestyle-driven decision.

Multi-generational living is no longer the exception.

It’s becoming the plan.

Why This Trend Is Accelerating Locally

While this shift is happening nationwide, it’s especially pronounced in high-cost regions like ours.

Here’s why:

Affordability pressures remain elevated

Median home prices across Long Island and Westchester continue to push higher

Higher mortgage rates have reduced purchasing power

Combining incomes makes homeownership more attainable

Property taxes are a major factor

Many homeowners are seeking ways to offset rising tax burdens

Sharing expenses creates immediate financial relief

Aging population staying local

Many seniors want to remain close to family rather than relocate

In-home support is often preferred over assisted living

Adult children staying longer—or returning

Student debt + high rent = delayed independence

“Boomerang buyers” are increasingly common

Childcare costs in the region are significant

Multi-gen households often eliminate or reduce this expense entirely

What Multi-Generational Living Looks Like Today

This isn’t about squeezing more people into a house.

It’s about intentional design and smarter use of space.

Most common setups locally:

• Parents + adult children saving for a home

• Homeowners bringing in aging parents

• Families combining households to upgrade into a better location

• Post-divorce or life-transition regrouping

The defining feature?

A balance between togetherness and independence.

Is Your Home Ready for Multi-Generational Living?

Not every home in Westchester or Long Island was designed for this—but

many can be adapted.

Key Features to Evaluate

1. Flexible Living Space

• Finished basements (very common locally) can be ideal

• Bonus rooms, dens, or extensions can be repurposed

Look for:

• Potential in-law suite setup

• Space for a separate living area

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

• Ability to create privacy zones

2. Separate Entrance Potential

This is one of the most valuable upgrades in our market.

• Reduces disruption between households

• Adds long-term flexibility and value

Many buyers today actively seek:

• Homes with walk-out basements

• Side or rear private entry points

3. Bathroom Availability

A critical (and often overlooked) factor.

• One bathroom per generation is ideal

• Consider upgrades for: Accessibility (aging parents) Convenience (larger households)

4. Kitchen Efficiency or Expansion

• Can your current kitchen handle multiple daily users?

• Is there space to add: A second prep area? A kitchenette?

5. Parking & Property Layout

Particularly important in suburban neighborhoods:

• Is there room for multiple vehicles?

• Can the driveway be expanded?

• Is street parking practical or restricted?

Local Zoning & Legal Considerations

This is where many homeowners get caught off guard.

In both Westchester and Long Island:

• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are gaining acceptance—but rules vary by town

• Some municipalities are becoming more flexible, but:

Permits are required

Codes must be followed

Rental use may be restricted

Before making changes:

• Verify local zoning regulations

• Understand tax implications

• Ensure all improvements are

legal and documented Renovate or Relocate?

Option 1: Renovate Your Current Home

Best if:

• You like your location

• You already have usable space (basement, extension potential)

Popular local upgrades:

• Basement conversions into legal accessory apartments

• Adding bathrooms

• Creating private entrances

• Soundproofing shared walls

Option 2: Purchase a Multi-Gen-Friendly Home

Inventory is evolving to meet demand.

Look for:

• Homes with dual primary suites

• Properties with separate wings or levels

• Newer construction designed for flexible living

• Larger parcels that allow expansion

In today’s market, these homes often:

• Sell quickly

• Command a premium

• Attract competitive offers

The Financial Upside

For many local families, this isn’t just practical—it’s transformative.

Key benefits:

• Shared mortgage payments

• Lower per-person cost of ownership

• Reduced childcare and eldercare expenses

• Ability to remain in high-value zip codes

• Long-term equity growth across generations

In a high-cost market, this can mean:

• Staying vs. relocating

• Owning vs. renting

• Building wealth vs. treading water

The Human Side: What Makes It Work

The success of multi-generational living has less to do with square footage—and more to do with structure. Households that thrive typically establish:

• Clear financial agreements

• Defined private vs shared spaces

• Respect for routines and schedules

• Open communication from the start

Without those, even the best-designed home can feel crowded.

Challenges to Plan For

Be realistic about potential friction:

• Privacy limitations

• Lifestyle differences between generations

• Noise and schedule conflicts

• Caregiving responsibilities

• Future resale considerations

The goal isn’t to avoid these—it’s to plan for them upfront.

Where the Market Is Headed

This is not a temporary shift.

Across Westchester and Long Island:

• Buyers are actively seeking flexible layouts

• Builders are slowly adapting designs

• Multi-use spaces are becoming a priority

• Homes that accommodate multiple generations are increasing in value Flexibility is the new luxury.

Final Thought: A Smarter Kind of Home

Today’s home is no longer just a place to live.

It’s:

• A financial strategy

• A support system

• A long-term planning tool

Multi-generational living reflects all three.

And in markets like Westchester and Long Island, it may very well be one of the most practical and forward-thinking housing decisions a family can make.

Thinking About Making a Move or Adapting Your Home?

Whether you’re:

• Considering bringing family into your home

• Looking for a multi-generational-friendly property

• Or planning ahead for future needs

The right strategy—and the right home—can make all the difference.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate. He has 43+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned 3 significant designations:

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BY TOM MARGENAU

Lawyers and Social Security Disability

Q: You have written past columns in which you said it is very difficult to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. I think just the opposite is true. It is so easy to get on the government disability dole. After all, you see so many commercials on TV from lawyers who tell people that they can get anyone on Social Security disability. They must somehow be in cahoots with the government. I’ll bet they have their own doctors who automatically get people enrolled in the program. Isn’t that a big scam?

A: No, it’s not a big scam. And you are missing the point if you think that the fact that many law firms specialize in Social Security disability law proves I was wrong when I said it is very difficult to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Just the opposite is true.

Why do you think an entire cottage industry of private legal specialists has grown up around the Social Security disability program? It’s because the Social Security disability eligibility rules are so stringent. Or, to put it another way, if it were easy to qualify for disability benefits, why would people need to hire lawyers to get them?

In the world of disability benefit programs, including those from other government agencies and the private sector, Social Security is known for having the strictest definition of disability. Essentially, the law says you must have an impairment that prevents you from doing ANY kind of work for at least 12 months. Or you must have a condition that is terminal.

Despite this rather simple-sounding definition of “disability,” it can be such a complicated and such a personal issue. As I always point out, one person’s disabling condition may be another person’s minor inconvenience. For example, I have a friend who is a paraplegic and must use a wheelchair. If you were to see him, you would say, “There is a disabled guy.” Yet he works full-time and gets upset when people refer to him as disabled. On the other hand, during my career with the Social Security Administration, I helped hundreds of people file for Social Security disability benefits because they had conditions as relatively minor as bad knees or a sore back.

That’s one of the reasons why it is so difficult to administer a disability program. Here is another. Think of the hundreds of different kinds of possible disabling conditions: heart trouble, kidney disease, brain damage, cancer, nervous disorders, muscular and skeletal issues, mental health problems, etc. The list goes on and on. Q How do you decide how badly damaged a heart must be before someone can get disability?

How dysfunctional must a kidney be to keep someone from working? How much pain must a person endure to make him or her unemployable and eligible for benefits? The SSA has established guidelines to help its disability claims evaluators make that decision for each potential condition. Yet no matter how much they try to objectify that process, the decision is still ultimately a subjective one.

And that’s what leads to so much disagreement. And that’s why sometimes lawyers get involved. But despite your allegations, the legal and other firms that specialize in disability law are definitely not “in cahoots” with the government. Instead, it is very much an adversarial relationship. And they certainly don’t “automatically get people on the program.”

Having said that, I will point out that they do have a high degree of success helping folks qualify for Social Security disability. Why is that? Remember those disability guidelines I mentioned earlier? The folks who work at these law firms have those guidelines memorized backwards and forwards. And when they are representing a disability claimant at a hearing before one of Social Security’s “administrative law judges,” they can “talk the talk” and “walk the walk.” They know exactly how to present a case convincingly.

That is not to say that lawyers or other specialists are always needed to help a disability claimant get his or her Social Security benefits. Let me back up a few steps.

No one needs a lawyer to file his or her first claim for disability benefits. That’s a relatively simple process of filling out a bunch of forms and then sitting back and waiting (usually about three to six months) for a decision. My book, “Social Security Simple and Smart,” has a chapter on filing for disability benefits with tips on getting a claim approved.

About 35% of first-time claims are approved. Of course, that means 65% are denied. The reason a high percentage of first-time claims are denied is that many folks file for disability benefits out of desperation. Most of them are simply unemployed and not really “disabled.”

If your disability claim is denied, the first appeal is what the SSA generally calls a “reconsideration.” And that is merely a matter of filling out a few more forms and waiting a couple more months for a decision. A reconsideration is just an internal review of the disability claim by SSA personnel. The last statistics I saw showed that between 10 and 20% of disability claims are approved at this level.

But if your claim is turned down again, then the next step in the appeals process is a hearing before the aforementioned SSA judge. You don’t need

legal help for this process. But many people feel more comfortable having an attorney represent them at the hearing. And if you use such help, you’ve got about a 70% chance of getting your disability claim approved. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it will cost you. Most of these firms will take 25% of any back pay benefits you receive.

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

Book clubs: heavy reading or fantastic fun?

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Just over a year ago my friend, Jenna, joined a book club and she said that her foray into the world of book clubs has been interesting. After retiring she started looking around for some new hobbies and since she doesn’t golf, play pickleball or play bridge, she considered checking out book clubs.

Jenna tried three different ones, at the senior center, at the public library and in a neighbor’s home, but she decided on the one I go to at the public library in town. I was pleased to see her, had known she was a fairly new retiree, and after introducing her to some of the other women in the group, the moderator started the meeting and a hush fell over the room.

We were all eager to talk about the book of the month which was “Say You’ll Remember Me” by Abby Jimenez. I’m a big fan of Abby Jimenez who before becoming an author founded Nadia Cakes, a custom cake shop which won several awards from her home kitchen in Minnesota in 2007.

Jimenez writes lots of romance novels and “Say You’ll Remember Me,” published in 2025, is about Samantha and Xavier. She’s a social media manager and he’s a veterinarian. Samantha brings her kitten to Xavier and they hit it off then have one date where they discover that they’re perfect for each other.

The only hitch is Samantha is moving to Los Angeles immediately to take care of her mother who has a health issue. That leaves Samantha

and Xavier in a situation of the “right person, wrong time.”

While Samantha and Xavier go through the ups and downs of their relationship throughout the story, and regardless of what each person is dealing with, they still were committed to each other.

The moderator gave a quick summary of the book before opening it up to comments and she also read some good talking points - some themes we could touch on. Terry in the group said Abby Jimenez always writes a romance novel that’s got a good storyline and not too sappy because her books deal with real life situations that many people are challenged with and people can relate to them.

Jack spoke up and said he wasn’t sure about reading this romance novel on the list because generally speaking romance novels aren’t his favoritethey’re not his cup of tea - but he forged ahead and agreed with Terry’s comment that it wasn’t too sappy at all. The author has a voice that’s all her own, she’s not like so many other romance writers, and the main characters were pretty solidly created. Abby Jimenez has a comfortable way of writing so “Say You’ll Remember Me” was an easy read although it does have its serious themes.

Jack added he’s hoping our book club will read authors like Cormac McCarthy, Stephen King and Andy Weir. He said he likes reading science fiction so he recommended we all check out and discuss Weir’s “The Martian,” self-published on his blog in 2011, and

Crown Publishing re-released the book in 2014.

It was made into a movie the following year and here’s the plot: set in the year 2035, the crew of NASA’s Ares III mission arrive at Acidalia Planitia for a month-long stay on Mars. After only six solar days on Mars, an intense dust and wind storm threatens to topple their Mars Ascent Vehicle which would trap them on the planet.

What happens next? Dr. Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, is a botanist and mechanical engineer who is part of the Ares III team. Jessica Chastain is Commander Melissa Lewis, USN Submarine Warfare officer, oceanographer, geologist and the Ares III mission commander. But I digress about the movie. Usually we critique books.

My friend, Erica, said she likes reading science fiction books such as “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood are more her style and Jack said he not only likes science fiction, he likes reading about muscle cars, too.

We all laughed at that because my book club has about 30 people - 27 women and three men. Not that women aren’t interested in muscle cars since there’s always the possibility that reading about high-performance Ford Mustangs, Dodge Chargers and Pontiac GTOs is an attraction, but my book club usually discusses books by James Patterson, Kristin Hannah and occasionally we do a throwback to an old Danielle Steel or Mary Higgins Clark book. We also focus on the current bestsellers because there are so many good

ones out there.

Other people spoke then the moderator reminded us about the next book on our list, “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles, and she had plenty of books in the library that we could check out. She didn’t have 30 copies but she had a few so we could take them, return them and give everyone a chance to read it.

Set in 1954, this novel is about four young men on a cross-country journey from Nebraska to New York City featuring a road trip that takes an unexpected turn from its original plan of heading west to California. The story follows 18-year-old Emmett Watson, his younger brother Billy, and two friends from a juvenile work farm, Duchess and Woolly, as they go about their adventures.

When the meeting ended I showed Jenna the list of upcoming books to be discussed. She smiled and nodded as she read the list, pleased with the choices and happy to be part of an interesting group. We meet once a month and once Jenna got into the swing of things she realized how much fun a book club can be. We have great discussions and book clubs are good for socializing with people in the community.

It seems no two meetings are alike when it comes to book clubs because the members come and go. People go on vacation, sometimes people move away for new adventures and others arrive. That means there’s always something new to discuss. As they say in baseball, for better or worse, “It’s a whole new ballgame.”

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8 ounces quinoa, rinsed and drained

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2) Spread out on a plate and leave to cool for 10 minutes. Toss the cooled quinoa with the

Makes 4 servings

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With Mother’s Day right around the corner, the Garden City business community is in full bloom. Local shops and restaurants are preparing with beautiful floral arrangements, thoughtful gifts, and special promotions, making it the perfect time to shop and dine locally. Reservations are strongly encouraged, as many of our restaurants are expected to fill quickly for this special occasion.

As the warmer months approach, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce is preparing for one of the most anticipated times of the year—the return of its Summer Promenade Series, a beloved tradition that brings the community together for evenings of entertainment, dining, and celebration in the heart of the Village.

The series will officially kick off with the Belmont Street Festival on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Seventh Street. Please note that the street will be closed beginning at approximately 4:00 p.m. to allow for event setup.

While the 158th Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga this year, Garden City will once again proudly host its own Belmont Festival, continuing a long-standing tradition. Historically, this event has been recognized as the largest Belmont Festival on Long Island, drawing crowds from across the region. Residents, visitors, and even VIP guests staying at the iconic Garden City Hotel come together to enjoy the festive atmosphere, making it one of the highlights of the local calendar.

The Belmont Street Festival marks the beginning of the Chamber’s Summer Promenade Series, which will take place every other Friday from June through August, each evening featuring its own unique theme, live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and fun for all ages. This year’s lineup includes:

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• June 19  – Big Pineapple Circus

• July 10  – Patriotic / Red, White & Blue

• July 24  – Beach Bash

• August 7  – Dog Days of Summer

• August 21  – Nashville Night

Weather permitting, visitors can also enjoy outdoor dining hosted by Seventh Street’s restaurants, creating a lively and welcoming streetscape throughout the summer.

These events would not be possible without the generous support of the Chamber’s sponsors. Businesses interested in becoming a sponsor are encouraged to reach out to the Chamber. Additionally, local organizations are invited to participate by setting up tables and engaging with the thousands of attendees expected throughout the summer. All participants and sponsors must register and coordinate their setup in advance with the Chamber. For more information, please contact Chamber President John Wilton at jwilton@gardencitychamber.org or 516-746-7724.

In addition to the summer festivities, the Chamber is also hosting its next Garden City Connect Event on Tuesday, June 9th at 5:30 PM at Adelphi University. This popular networking event offers a valuable opportunity for residents, business owners, and community members to connect, collaborate, and build relationships within the local business community. Guests can get a preview of past Connect events by visiting the Chamber’s Instagram page.

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From left, Leo Stimmler, Rotary supporter; Meg Norris, Club Vice President; Althea Robinson, Publicity/Speakers chair; Stan Carey, Superintendent of Garden City Water & Sewer, guest speaker and Diana O’Neill Club President.

Last Tuesday, April 28, at its lunch meeting, Mineola-Garden City Rotary members and guests were glad to hear guest speaker Stan Carey, Superintendent of Water and Sewer report that the Village of Garden city drinking water is safe to drink and that Village water meets all drinking requirements.

Several years ago, the Village had invested more than 50 million dollars to install advanced treatment systems to meet new drinking water regulations with many additives incorporated to purify water mains. Future regulations could escalate with increased contaminants over the years, Superintendent Carey reported.

He said lead service lines are a concern and replacement is the next task at hand for the Village. Residents will be required to replace their lead service line over the coming years. This is a mandate from both the US EPA and NYS Health Department.

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for work on St. Paul’s. Trustee Catalano was involved in that campaign as well.

May 1, 2026

It was not FABGC leadership that created and published completely fake contracts purporting to develop St Paul’s with low and middle income housing between a company and candidate Joann Frey. It was CAP/POA leadership that did that.

It was not FABGC leadership that created a creepy deep fake AI video of a closing ceremony with the developer being kissed by candidate Joanne Frey. It was not FABGC leadership that threatened Candidate Frey that she must drop out of the race or she would be “exposed” with more fake AI. Again, this was CAP/POA leadership.

It was not FABGC leadership that used text chains to falsely claim that candidate Bajaj did not live in the village after 14 years of residency. It was CAP/POA supporters and directors.

It was not FABGC leadership that used text chains to claim candidate Bajaj contributed to Mayor Mandani’s campaign and was a “Democratic Socialist.” That was Trustee Catalano’s CAP/POA. It was not FABGC leadership that claimed candidate Bajaj was not “one of us,” a direct attack on her ethnicity as many pointed out. It was Trustee Catalano’s CAP/POA campaign and supporters. Trustee Tai was not subjected to this type of disgusting attack by any FABGC “leadership” or candidate, nor would the FABGC candidates have tolerated it from any of their supporters.

Leading with facts, once again, when many FABGC supporters forwarded us information about a CAP/POA candidate’s documented past incidents with the police, it was FABGC “leadership” that was forceful in advising our campaign that we should not stoop to the level of the CAP/POA campaign that Trustee Catalano speaks so highly of.

Trustee Catalano cynically plays peacemaker and calls for a “constructive approach” to village elections. As the candidates who were slandered, attacked and threatened by campaign supporters, forcing us to go to the police, we find Trustee Catalano’s post-election rehabilitation tour as disingenuous and as damaging as the slander and threats that were the hallmark of the campaigns he’s been spokesperson for. Conversely, our campaign continued FABGC’s past mission of bringing accountability and increased visibility to village finances, including our skyrocketing debt numbers. This election brought out the highest voter turnout in village history, turnout that POAs had consistently discouraged for decades.

We are 100% supportive of ending the type of activity and misconduct that CAP/POA supporters partook in, but let’s be clear about who engaged in it

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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and why. The fact is no one from CAP/ POA condemned the fake AI videos or this egregious behavior when it mattered, as the entire village watched the ugly spectacle unfold on Facebook. This was later confirmed by the GC News editor who pointed out that none of Trustee Muldoon’s videos addressed the fake AI nor condemned the egregious behavior, despite Trustee Catalano’s claims.

Perhaps even a single word when it mattered, from the CAP/POA candidates, the Trustees or the Mayor during the campaign would have made us a bit more open to these calls for a new approach. This letter is not about who won or lost. It is about how the campaigns were run and the type of leadership the CAP/POA system has permitted, encouraged and enabled. Perhaps a look internally is warranted before CAP/POA cast more stones.

Jo-Ann Frey Neha Bajaj

My dialogue with the mayor

To the Editor:

At the April 23 regular Garden City Board of Trustees Meeting, I engaged with Garden City Mayor Finneran in discussion of the outcome and implications of the March 18, 2026 election of Trustees. Four new trustees were elected giving the majority of control to the party which is in favor of preserving St. Paul’s Main Building. The new Board, importantly, had recently voted that demolition was “off the table” for the foreseeable future.

My Letter today analyzes the backand-forth discussion with the Mayor which lasted about ten minutes. (Salem): What is the opinion of the Board regarding well-advertised tampering with the voting campaign by some residents of our Village? For the record, I submit a Thesaurus’s definition of the word tampering: meddle, interfere with, or exert a secret adverse influence upon. (Mayor): The Board does not recognize that there was election tampering. (Salem): There were many letters in the Garden City News after the election claiming tampering. (Mayor): Letters in the newspaper are not necessarily proof of tampering.

For the record, I believe the Garden City News is highly credible in the quality and objectivity of its reporting.

As for canceling the future consideration of demolition ... The job of Trustee is to reflect the will of the residents. I do not believe that the Trustees have reflected the opinions of our residents. This conclusion is based upon my close involvement advocating demolition. My views are also based on my interpretation of opinion polls and surveys of the people. The Trustees are obviously in “disconnect” with residents when Garden City’s democracy is concerned. Of literally hundreds of letters that have been written to the GC News over

recent years, the vast majority have been in favor of demolition. But when I addressed the Mayor about considering demolition in the future he was quite dogmatic and said not for the tenure of this Board. Instead we will have to suffer with an endless, costly debate... which I view as a stalemate and which our Mayor described recently as “jumpball.” Frankly, he is too optimistic. He described the March 18th Trustees’ vote as “true and overwhelming.” He also implied that the St. Paul’s challenge may not be resolved for 5-10 years--theoretically at least.

George M. Salem

Note: For a fuller discussion of this subject, please see my Letter to the GC News April 10th Edition, and view my dialogue, at the tail-end of the video of the April 23rd Board Meeting.

Residents shut out

To the Editor:

During last week’s (4/23) BOT meeting, I witnessed two disturbing developments that should be of great concern to all Village residents. The first was the decision to include a $10 million line item in next year’s budget with no opportunity for public comment.  This $10 million investment, which is for the St. Paul’s landmark project, represents more than 60% of the total budget costs, and I believe it clearly merited a dedicated discussion session along with public comments and questions. Deputy Mayor Judy Courtney addressed this issue, saying “we did not discuss this at budget meetings, and we did not have a chance to hear resident comments.”  She also said she wanted residents to know that although she supports the project, she disagreed with the decision.  I agree with Trustee Courtney’s position, and I applaud her for sharing her dissenting view and speaking up on behalf of all Village residents.

The second disturbing development concerned the bond resolution for the $10 million project. Trustee Rich Catalano explained that “any ultimate project cost will require a separate bond resolution, as we do for all major projects, and that also must be approved by the board. This is another step that will have a clear point of review by residents. It will be transparent, and there will be full accountability before any of the significant obligations are approved by the resolution.” I was very glad to hear that statement from Trustee Catalano, who is also Chair of the Finance Committee, and I support that position. Minutes later, when one of our fellow residents had the floor, and also expressed his approval of that statement, Mayor Finneran, astonishingly, denied that any such statement had been made by Trustee Catalano. He went on to say that because he (and most of the board) viewed this project as “a maintenance effort” there would be

“no bond resolution.”

The mayor’s view does not hold water. Any tax accountant would agree that this project is not “maintenance” and is clearly a capital improvement. The installation of a new roof, which as the mayor pointed out, represents the majority of the project cost, will extend the life of the building. But more importantly, aside from the “maintenance” debate, this is a major project that warrants both public discussion and a bond resolution. In fact, the $10 million cost estimate is 50% greater than the original purchase price of the entire St. Paul’s property and represents one of the most expensive projects ever undertaken by the Village of Garden City.

I offer no opinion on the merits of this latest St. Paul’s project, but I do take issue with what appears to be an effort by the mayor to avoid resident input. Including the project cost in the budget without public comment bothers me, as does the suggestion that there will be no bond resolution, despite the many unconditional assurances by the BOT that they would not go forward on a St. Paul’s project without one. At this point, the budget issue cannot be undone, but we the residents deserve the opportunity to be heard before we go forward with such a major project. To the Board of Trustees, I appeal to you to support a bond resolution for the very reasons that were so well articulated by Trustee Catalano last week. To my fellow residents, I urge you to contact all the Trustees and let them know that you want to be heard, and you want a bond resolution that will give Village residents the final say in making this substantial investment.

Joe DiPrisco,  St. Paul’s Advisory Committee Member

No clear direction

To the Editor:

I recently read an article in Newsday that purportedly summarized the “situation” we have with St. Paul’s. I regret to say that it was biased, giving virtually all its space to supporters of rehabilitating the building, and claiming that the village election recently was a “sweep” in favor of preservation. (I wouldn’t call it a sweep when each of the winners only won by a couple hundred votes, but that can be argued, I guess.)

I want to ask whether replacing a slate roof with imitation slate is a good idea. Are there rules about what materials may be used on historic buildings? I would like to be assured that we check before we spend money on something that may have to be replaced in order to adhere to preservation guidelines. I am not an architect, for sure, but it occurred to me and, no one addressed that issue when announcing the idea.

A point from the Newsday article is the loyalty some of the graduates

Volunteer Fair held at GC Library

On April 22, 20 tablers supported the Volunteer Fair sponsored by the Long Island Volunteer Center and the Garden City Public Library which attracted almost 100 individuals seeking volunteer opportunities. Local merchants

donated door prizes including Food for Thought, Grimaldi’s, Iavarone Bros., Relash, and The Burger Spot. Service projects for youth attendees included the Crayon Initiative and Kindness Cards.

expressed toward St. Paul’s and their experiences there. One gentleman even said he has more friends from St. Paul’s than he has from his college years. Perhaps some of these loyal grads would be willing to contribute to a building fund to help defray the costs we would incur to preserve the building. The people who really care about St. Paul’s would thus help to save it.

I am guessing, but probably very few of the students were Garden City residents. Because it was owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese, the students likely came from many different towns. So, I think it is understandable that so many of today’s residents, some thirty years after the school’s closure, do not have that kind of loyalty, at least not the kind that would necessitate exorbitant tax increases. (I also read that two of the Trump brothers attended St. Paul’s. Perhaps the President would

take this on as a project.)

I, myself, am generally in favor of preserving things like art and architecture, but I do believe we made a tragic mistake at the moment that we purchased St. Paul’s. We did not have an actual use in mind; therefore, we drifted along trying to find something that would work, and in the meantime, the building fell into disrepair. Now, we are stuck between a rock and a hard place. In my opinion, we still do not have a clear direction. Demolishing the building has been eliminated as a choice, and there is hardly unanimity on any of the other survey choices. We are just being told what will be done, without the consent of the governed, I might add. Please let’s not rush into something at this point just to be done with it. It has to be the right something.

Joyce Cini

Ref lections on a Near Tragedy

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

A few thoughts about the events of last Saturday night at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, which involved another apparent attempt on President Trump's life.

Thankfully, as it turned out there were no life-threatening injuries. A Secret Service officer was shot and eventually hospitalized, but he was thankfully saved by his protective vest. The suspect, whom I will not name, apparently suffered at most minor injuries. President Trump, the First Lady, the many members of his administration who were present and the guests at the event did not suffer any significant injuries.

Despite the lack of serious injuries, there seems to be a number of lessons worth taking from this episode.

First, by all reports, the security at the dinner appeared to be significantly lacking, especially in light of President Trump's announced appearance, which had not happened at recent dinners. Event attendees reported that there were no real checkpoints in the hotel outside of a magnetic sensor just outside the ballroom itself. Prior to passing into the ballroom, guests could simply wave their tickets, which apparently did not even have a QR code, to show they belonged. Had there been more than one assailant, a terrorist group could easily have powered itself into the room. Hotel guests, a category which apparently included the alleged shooter, pretty much had the run of the facility outside of the ballroom itself. The hotel also allowed the alleged shooter to sneak a large cache of weapons into his room the  day before a major Presidential event.

Mr. Trump and organizers of the dinner have expressed a view that it should be rescheduled within 30 days.  That may be a reasonable response to attempted terror.  Mr. Trump has also seized on the violence as a reason for constructing his new White House ballroom, which may or may not be relevant to the situation.  But in any event, and without scapegoating anyone (and recognizing the difficult tasks faced by the Secret Service), the

security definitely needs to reexamined and beefed up.

Second, and this is on the White House, for some reason the attending guests at the dinner included seven of the eight people in the line of succession to the presidency, including such figures as Vice President J.D. Vance, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The only member of the line of succession not present was Charles Grassley, the 92-year-old senator pro tempore, who apparently was hospitalized. This dinner certainly provided no justification for leaving open the possibility of mass chaos in the America government.

Obviously, the hope would be that this incident might lead both the President's team and his many opponents in government and the media to some sort of détente.

You can’t directly tie evil acts to over the top rhetoric, but a manifesto by the shooter clearly reflected the extreme version of anti-Trump rhetoric espoused by a significant number of people that the President’s supporters label Trump Derangement Syndrome.  Not long ago, voices on the left decried “stochastic terrorism” in which speakers were said through their propagandistic remarks to incite “lone wolf” attacks against groups or individuals.  It is time for some to recognize that constant extreme attacks against President Trump can have similar results.

As for Mr. Trump and his administration, the hope would be that there would be more efforts to reach out to opponents in the hope of finding common ground.  But instead this week, we get the attempt by the Trump Justice Department to indict James Comey for an alleged threat against the President occasioned by posting a picture of seashells.  Even allowing that the President was himself the victim of lawfare by his opponents on a number of occasions, these charges are completely implausible and indefensible.   I suppose we will eventually find some cause for an outbreak of national unity, but unfortunately, the events of last Saturday don’t look like such an occasion.

IN MEMORIAM

Theresa Casale

Theresa Barbati Casale, age 100, of Garden City passed away on April 22, 2026.

Theresa was born on July 23rd 1925 in Bay Ridge Brooklyn to Francis & Nicolas Barbati. She grew up in Brooklyn excelling in school and sports.

Theresa attended NYU at night while working at First National Bank (Citibank). Upon graduating she worked at a Manhattan advertising company selling ad space in newspapers across the country.

Theresa was a woman of great faith, joining the bible study group at St Josephs. She was a voracious reader & loved to discuss a good story. She was an amazing cook from the simple family dinners to the Christmas Eve seven fishes meal. She was a fierce competitor on the Cherry Valley tennis courts and golf course. Her fond memory was winning the CVC parent/child low gross two years with grandson Peter Henle.

Theresa is survived by her four children, Joan Henle (David), John (Diane), Paul (Andra) & Peter Casale. She has 11 Grandchildren and 13 great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years Dominic and her sister Mary.

A wake was held on Friday April 24th at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Garden City.

A Mass was held on Saturday, April 25th  at Saint Joseph's Church, Garden City.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Catholic Charities. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

IN MEMORIAM

Judith Johnson Smith

Judith Johnson Smith, a cherished and longtime resident of Garden City, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 just 40 days after her 79th birthday. Judy lived a life defined by grace, devotion to her family and an adventurous spirit that took her around the world.

Born in Syracuse, NY she lived her early years in Chevy Chase, Maryland, before her family settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  After graduating from American University, she embarked on a remarkable career with Pan Am Airways where she worked for over 21 years.  Whether exploring distant corners of the globe or enjoying great times with her family in Garden City and California, Judy brought elegance and enthusiasm to everything she did.

For the past 13 months, Judy faced cancer with the same quiet courage and dignity that defined her throughout her life. She was above all a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her devoted husband of more than 50 years, Charles J Smith, her sons C. Patrick, Andrew J., her daughter-in-law Nicole S., and her cherished grandchildren Averie E., Benjamin R., and Henry P.; her siblings

Frederick, Deborah and Jeffrey; and sisters-in-law Paula and Regina.

A celebration of Judy’s life will take place at St. Ann’s RC Church, Garden City, NY, May 22nd at 10AM. Rest in peace, JJS.

James A. Whicher

James Alfred Whicher

James Alfred Whicher, 85, of Garden City, passed away with family by his side on April 25th, 2026, following a long battle with dementia.

James (Jim) was the son of John

IN MEMORIAM

C. Whicher, Sr. and Mary McRae of Durham, New Hampshire. Growing up in a military family, Jim moved often and resided in many locations throughout the world. He was a very proud graduate of The United States Military Academy at West Point.  Shortly after graduation, he married his sweetheart Dolores, with whom he enjoyed 59 years of marriage.  He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War and continued his military service further by serving in the Army Reserves, retiring as a Full Colonel. In his civilian life, he enjoyed a long career with New York Telephone/NYNEX in various management positions. However, his true passion was serving his country and upholding the Army’s seven values of : (LDRSHP) Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Jim will always maintain his place in the Long Gray Line.

Jim was truly a "larger than life" man. He was known as “The Big Kahuna” but his most prized titles were Dad or Poppy. He loved golf, spectator sports,

IN MEMORIAM

Donna Dempsey

Donna (Cannizzo) Dempsey, 65, of Garden City, New York, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family after a short battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and educator whose kindness and dedication touched countless lives.

A retired teacher and former tutor, Donna devoted her life to helping others learn and grow. She had a natural gift for teaching and a deep patience that made her a guiding light for her students and those she mentored.

Donna will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and unwavering love for her family. She found her greatest joy in time spent with her husband, children and grandchildren, her dogs Luna and Finn, and her vacation home in Myrtle Beach, creating lasting memories filled with laughter and love.

Donna is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Daniel Dempsey; her children, Katherine (Clayton) Buckley, Christina (Kevin) Proctor, and Daniel Dempsey Jr. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Beckham Proctor (1.5

Donna Dempsey

years old), Braxton Buckley (10 months old), and a third grandson expected in August, whom she already loved deeply.

Donna’s love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A service to celebrate Donna’s life will be held at Fairchild Sons on Friday, May 1st from 2pm-8pm.

music, and dancing (which he was great at!). He could carry a tune, tell a great joke or an exaggerated story, and had extreme pride in the accomplishments of all of his extended family to include his adored nieces and nephews. His laughter was infectious and he would fill each room he walked into with so much joy.  Jim sang often and loved to serenade his grandchildren in the mornings especially with Herb Oscar Anderson’s “Hello Again, Here’s My Best to You. Are your skies all gray?, I hope they're blue” refrain. This became his signature greeting and produced giggles and laughter amongst the children. He was a loving husband who shared a lifetime of devotion to Dolores and family.  As a father, Jim stressed the importance of academics and was a constant on the sidelines for baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, track, for Jamie, Kim, and Bill and their 10 children throughout their lives. A more avid cheerleader could not be found.

“The Colonel” (as many liked to call him), will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, wonderful father,

dedicated Poppy, loving uncle and loyal friend to many.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores; his children, James Whicher Jr. (Denise) of Cumming, GA, Kimberly Mara (Colin) of Concord, MA, and William Whicher (Julie) of Garden City, NY; his grandchildren, Tim Whicher, Brad Whicher, Connor Whicher, Matthew Whicher, William Mara, Deidre Mara, Lyla Whicher, Blake Whicher, Chase Whicher, and Taylor Whicher; sister-inlaw Joan Weaver; Weaver and Murphy nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and all are welcome to join us for a Christian Service at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City on May 3rd. Viewing hours will be from 2pm to 7pm, including the service, which will begin at 5:30pm. All are invited to attend the burial on Long Island, with Full Military Honors, at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation MMF or Alzheimer’s Association AA would be most appreciated.

IN MEMORIAM

Mary H. Mullin

Mary H. Mullin

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Garden City, passed away on April 22, 2026, at the age of 89.

Mary will be remembered for her warmth, generosity and the deep love she gave her family and friends. Always ready to listen, offer a helping hand or share a kind word, her thoughtfulness left a lasting mark on everyone she knew. Mary was predeceased by her beloved son, John Mullin. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, Hugh; her daughters, Maryellen Moran (Doug), Brenda Schargel (Howard), and Nancy Lawe; her daughter in law Patti Mullin; her cherished grandchildren Brian, Colleen, Kevin, Caroline, Ryan, Jack, Matthew, Olivia, Griffin, Aidan, Gavin and Julianne.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation on Wednesday, May 6 from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm. at New Hyde Park Funeral Home, New Hyde Park. A 9:45 am Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 7 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Garden Cityk. Graveside service will be held immediately following Funeral Mass at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Old Westbury.

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

Girls Lacrosse adds 3 more wins

Thursday, April 23, Home v. North Shore

North Shore came to town last Thursday seeking its first conference win. They left the field with their goal unfulfilled as the Lady Trojans delivered a decisive defeat, 17-9. With topsy turvy play throughout the conference, the Lady Trojans looked to remain the only unbeaten team in league play. While no opponent can be taken lightly, North Shore was simply not match for the depth and talent of Garden City.

Scoring was led by Yale bound captain Averie Smith with 5 goals and 1 assist. Fellow starting attackers Kimberly Colucci (1 goal, 4 assists), Ashley Clark (1 goal, 2 assists) and Michaela Molgano (3 goals, 2 assists) also pitched in to build a sizeable 12-2 halftime lead. The prettiest score of the day came with 7:02 remaining in the first quarter. Senior defender Ciara Hegarty intercepted a pass and sprinted up field. She dished to Colucci, who hit Smith at “X”, who found a cutting Molgano for the finish. Coach Dave Ettinger took his foot off the gas and played his full rotation. Freshman Emily Bennett won

4 out of 6 draws and netted 3 goals on the afternoon.

Senior attacker Ella Clark tallied her first of the season, while the remaining goals came from senior middie Katie Horn (1 goal, 1 assist), sophomore Claire LeLeonnec (1 goal, 1 assist), and freshman attacker Lyla Hessler (1 goal, 1 assist). In goal, starting keeper Teagan Gately recorded 3 saves and freshman Anna Sullivan stopped 5.

Saturday, April 25, v. Suffern High School

The Lady Trojans travelled back to Cold Spring Harbor for the annual Gains for Brains tournament featuring top regional matchups. Garden City faced off against undefeated Section 1 powerhouse Suffern, who is led by Maryland bound dynamo Michaela Faye. It was another cold and rainy afternoon, but that didn’t stop the hot sticks of Garden City, who got out to a 5-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Leading the way in points on the day was senior captain Averie Smith with 2 goals and 3 assists. GC’s first goal came as the result of a strong defensive effort

School district holds ribbon cutting for new fields

Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, the Garden City School District has been hard at work renovating its baseball and softball fields, while also adding a new multipurpose field to

enhance athletic and community use. The culmination of this effort was marked by three ribbon-cutting ceremonies held this April, where student-athletes, coaches, district officials and com-

munity members gathered to celebrate the official opening and use of these newly upgraded facilities. The events highlighted not only the completion of the projects but also the excitement

surrounding the opportunities they will provide for years to come.

Girls Lacrosse adds 3 more wins

by senior Kate Scuderi, who found fellow defender Jessy Martin, who then hit middie LeeLee Gaffney (2 goals), who hit Michaeal Molgano (3 goals, 1 assist), who assisted Ashley Clark (2 goals, 2 assists) for the opener. A textbook defensive hold, clear, and goal put the Trojans talent on full display. However, Suffern didn’t wilt under pressure and began to chip away at Garden City’s sizable lead. With only 21 seconds remaining in the first half, senior attacker Kimberly Colucci provided a clutch goal off an inside roll dodge in heavy traffic to give GC a 8-4 halftime lead. Undeterred, the Mountain Lions were like a pesky kid trying to hang with her big sister and wouldn’t go away easily. But any time Suffern got within 2 goals, the Lady Trojans swatted them back. With the score at 9-7 with 3:40 left

in the 3rd quarter, Molgano stopped Suffern’s 2 goal run with a beautiful question mark tally over the left shoulder of the keeper. Senior Regan Backer led the way at the draw circle, winning 12/19 of her draws with the help of wingers Ciara Hegarty, Grace Brantuk (1 goal), Colucci (2 goals), Gaffney, and junior Stella Goettelmann. Sophomore goalie Teagan Gately came up huge once again, tallying 9 saves, with 2 key free position stops on Faye. Final score, Garden City 12, Suffern 10.

Tuesday, April 28, Away v. Long Beach

The girls travelled to Long Beach High School for their annual away game versus the Mariners. Michaela Molgano led all scorers with 8 points (3 goals, 5 assists) in the 16-5 win. Fellow attack-

ers Averie Smith (3 goals, 1 assist), Kimberly Colucci (2 goals, 1 assist) and Ashley Clark (2 goals, 2 assists) all jumped into the scoring action, along with goals from American bound seniors LeeLee Gaffney (2 goals) and Katherine O’Hanlon, senior middie Katie Horn, and freshmen Grace Wheeler and Reese Goettelmann (1 goal, 1 assist). Junior Grace Brantuk chipped in with 2 assists on the day. Continuing their trend of pushing fast breaks more this year compared to last season, Garden City’s sweetest goal of the afternoon came at the 6:46 mark of the first quarter. Junior defender Ali Bennett raced past several Mariners across midfield following a Trojan stop. Bennett hit Colucci, who fired a lefty dime to Molgano for the finish. Defenses have struggled all season to stop the fast-paced skill of the Lady

Trojans.

Meanwhile, GC’s defense of Ciara Hegarty, Bennett, Kate Scuderi and Jessy Martin once again stood tall in front of goalies Teagan Gately (5 saves) and freshman Anna Sullivan (2 saves). Regan Backer won 8/13 of her draws (GC won 14/25 in total), with stellar wing play from Gaffney, Hegarty, Stella Goettelmann, Colucci, Amanda Backer and Reese Goettelmann.

Next up…..the biggest rivalry of the year….Garden City v. Manhasset in the annual Woodstick Classic! Come out to support the girls (4 p.m.) and boys (7 p.m.) on Saturday, May 2, at Manhasset High School and wear your black!

How to Create a CommunityPass Account!

Three simple steps to create a CommunityPass account:

May 1 , 2026

• 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.

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 beginning December 7, 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.

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-ages-1-5to-4/17998

Yoga in Cluett Hall

Yoga at Cluett Hall on May: 2, 9, 16, 23.For 10 classes it will be $100, $15 drop in.

Spring Youth Tennis Lessons 2026

Registration for the spring youth tennis lessons began Monday, March 30. Class information and registration is 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 is underway.

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

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 .

Spark Business Academy

Summer Camps

Grades 6–9: “Finance Club” - 7/13–7/17 from 9–3 p.m. at the Cottages. Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills!  Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Through simulations and hands-on activities, students explore financial decisions they will have to make in the future.

Grades K–2: “My First Lemonade Biz” - 8/3–8/7 from 9–3 p.m. at the Cottages. Learn how to make sweet and tangy lemonade and make money by selling it! Experiment with recipes, design flyers, learn how to count money, make change and tally profits. Then, in a showcase finale event, launch your lemonade stand and sell, sell, sell, and

raise funds for a charity students select!

Grades 3–5: “Debate Club” - 8/10–8/14 from 9–3 p.m. at the Cottages

Learn the art of persuasion! Students work in rotating groups and practice their debating skills in a supportive environment, including developing arguments, issuing rebuttals, providing examples, rebuilding their case and summarizing points of view. Students learn to think on their feet and enhance their public-speaking skills, gaining self-confidence!

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

Hands on STEM, science, health, and medicine! For curious kids ages 5-12–who love to learn and explore. Little Medical School is a nationally recognized enrichment programs where children explore health science, and medicine through engaging, age – appropriate hands-on activities.

To register, please visit www.littlemedicalschool.com/nassau

Pool Memberships are Now Available for Purchase!

https://www.communitypass.net/ login

Sample CommunityPass Welcome Email

We are excited to announce that registration for The Garden City Pool will be available online via the CommunityPass registration system starting Friday, APRIL 17, 2026!

Due to a change in recreation software, every household must create a new account.

As online registration for programs begin, we encourage all families that will be registering to create their CommunityPass Account NOW!

In order to register for pool memberships or future programs, you MUST first create an account.

To create a new account, register an existing account, login or register for a program, follow the instructions found within this email or on the CommunityPass site.

Many of our programs, including the Garden City Swimming Pool memberships have residency requirements. In order to verify your residency on your account and gain access to registration for these programs, you must send a copy of your driver’s license AND a utility bill to gcrec@gardencityny.net *

How to Create a Family Account:

• Go to:  https://register.capturepoint.com/GCRecandParks

• From the CommunityPass login homepage click on the ‘Create an Account’ button.

• On the next page complete the ‘Account Creation’ fields and click on Create at the bottom of the page.

• On the next page you will see the CommunityPass Privacy Statement.  After reading, click ‘Accept.’ Then click ‘Finish.’

Please save your login and password for future use. Only one account per family is permitted.

Your account will say "unverified" until approved by a Recreation staff member. You will not be able to purchase a pool membership until your account has been created and verified. We will approve your account as soon as we can.

*You can also verify in person at the recreation offices, 108 Rockaway Ave Mini Golf Course

The mini golf course opens for the season on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. Special rate for opening weekend - all rounds of minigolf only $1 per person. So, make sure you come on down for some family fun!

The mini golf course is a great place for a party!

Details: A party rental is for the picnic area for a 2-hour time slot. Please be aware that the mini golf course is open to the public at all times.

The fee to rent the picnic area is $150 for the 2 hours and includes the use of the area and unlimited mini golf for up to 20 players during the 2-hour time slot.

Additional players are charged at the regular rates for playing miniature golf. You can bring your own food and refreshments. No alcohol is allowed. Call the Community Park office to book a party - 516 483-2525.  A $50 deposit is required to secure a date. The balance is due on the day of the party.

Long Island Women’s Inter-club Tennis League

Long Island Women’s Inter-club Tennis League Is looking to add an additional C team to play out of Garden City Community Park.

The C team will play home (bubble) and away matches on Tuesdays at 10am starting 5/19 for 12 weeks.

C team is a great entry level team for newer players, 2.5 USTA rated or North Shore C and B3.

Please reach out to Sivan Chapman if you’d like to join. Call 917.650.4241 if interested.

Trojans Baseball sweep Hewlett with 3 straight shutouts

It seems lately the three most important words for Garden City Baseball, like in real estate, are “location, location and location.” Nobody locates pitches like Trojan pitchers, and this past week was no exception. Garden City pitchers did not allow a run last week and got out their brooms to sweep the Hewlett Bulldogs with three straight shutouts: 10-0, 1-0 and 5-0. Well done boys, well done!

In the first game on Tuesday, April 21st at home at Garden City High School, “Smokin” Joe Carey kept Hewlett to just two hits, striking out five and walking none over five innings in a mercy rule 10-0 win. The big lefty threw 53 pitches,

41 for strikes (77%). Run support came early in the first two innings as Garden City put up four runs in the first inning and three runs in the second.

Azan Durkovic and Murphy each collected two hits for the Trojans. Murphy, Brown, and Vessio each drove in two runs for the Trojans. Murphy stole two bases. Garden City had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game.

In the middle game of the 3 game series on Wednesday, April 22nd, the Trojans traveled to Hewlett, playing the game at Hewlett Elementary School, a surprisingly nice field. John-Luca Antico was dominant on the hill, as the pitcher rang up 15 strikeouts in the Trojans's

1-0 victory. Antico gave up two infield hits and zero runs over seven innings while walking one. A solo home run to left field by Kyle “Hit the Weight Room” Walsh put the Trojans on the board in the top of the fourth, and that was all “JL” needed. Marek Williams, a travel team teammate of Antico’s, took the loss for Hewlett. The right-handed pitcher went seven innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out 12 and walking two. Walsh and Tyler “Pack” Packman each collected one hit for the Trojans.

In the third and final game of the series, the Trojans defeated Hewlett Varsity Bulldogs 5-0 on Friday at Garden City High School as two pitchers com-

bined to throw a shutout. Brendan Ohl “Faithful” and Skylar “the Bobcat” Lang each pitched and Lang struck out Ian Cruz to get the last out. Ohl earned the win for Garden City. He was reliable and true to his Ohl “Faithful” nickname, giving up only two hits and zero runs over six innings, striking out five and walking four. Lang tossed one inning of no-run ball in relief. He gave up zero hits, striking out three and walking one. Garden City pitchers across the board are taking care of business.

The bottom of the lineup was strong for the Trojans. Fionn Ryan, Ryan “Dez” Desiderio, and Christian “the Backstop” Roddini combined for five of the team's eight hits in their victory. Number nine hitter, Ryan Desiderio, showed the depth of the Trojans's lineup, by leading them with three hits in three at bats. Joe Carey, Lang, “The Wizard of Az” Durkovic, and Jack “Irish Stout” Murphy each drove in one run for Garden City. Roddini collected two hits in three at bats. Kudos to Roddini, donning the “tools of ignorance” behind the plate every game, crushing it with his at bats and with speed on the base paths! Well done, young man…well done!

The Trojans are 9-1 in league play and 11-3 overall. Next up is Glen Cove Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday in a three game series Away/Home/Away. Saturday evening May 2nd at 7pm the Trojans scrimmage Oceanside at Maimonides Park in Coney Island where the Brooklyn Cyclones play. The game is free and what better way to spend a Saturday evening than ride the Cyclone, grabs some Nathan’s hot dogs and support Trojan Baseball. (You can come home later and watch a recording of the Woodstick Classic on HUDL)!

Garden City dominates the Garden State

Brayden Robertiello battles at the X to come away with the faceoff.

Garden City traveled back to the Garden State this weekend to take on the nation’s 22nd ranked Renegades, earning a hard-fought 12–8 victory over Shawnee in Medford.The Trojans were tested early—but delivered a dominant finish to pull away.

Garden City struck first, as Chase Kraus found the back of the net to give the Trojans a 1–0 lead. Shawnee responded quickly, to even the score and build momentum. The Renegades surged ahead to take a multi-goal lead late in the second quarter.

With Garden City trailing by three, the Trojans answered. On a man-up opportunity, the ball worked to Kraus, who buried his second goal of the day— cutting the deficit to two and shifting momentum heading into the closing minutes of the half.

Shawnee briefly pushed the lead back to three, but Garden City delivered a critical response before the break. Charlie Koester sparked the comeback with back-to-back goals in a 21-second span, trimming the deficit and keeping the Trojans within striking distance at halftime.

The second half belonged to Garden

City.

Faceoff specialist Brayden Robertiello controlled possession throughout, winning 16 of 23 draws (70%) and fueling the Trojans’ transition game. Early in the third quarter, he sparked a quick-strike sequence, pushing the ball forward and setting up Ben Smith as Garden City struck twice in a matter of seconds to close the gap. Smith later added his second goal of the game, continuing to power the offensive surge.

Despite Shawnee maintaining a narrow lead entering the fourth, the momentum had clearly shifted.

Koester completed his hat trick early in the final frame, pulling Garden City even. Moments later, James DeBusschere added a key goal to keep the pressure on as the Trojans seized control. With under four minutes to play and Garden City on a man-up, Jeff Finnell delivered the go-ahead goal—his second of the game—giving the Trojans their first lead since the opening quarter.

From there, it was all Garden City.

The Trojans closed the game on a dominant 6–0 run. Merit Ruckh added an important goal during the surge,

while defender Gus Galli delivered a highlight moment—scooping up a ground ball, pushing upfield, and finishing off a rebound for his first goal of the season. The offense continued to capitalize on possessions, and the defense locked in down the stretch, shutting down Shawnee’s attack and securing the win. In net, Zach Psilakis made key stops against a high-powered offense,

finishing with five saves. With the win, Garden City improves to 10–1, as the season heads toward its most important stretch. The Trojans will next face Syosset on Wednesday as it gears up for the 144th Woodstick Classic at Manhasset - 7:00 p.m. Come cheer with the Trojan Nation and BLACKOUT the stands. Let’s Go GC!

Garden City Men’s Baseball

The Garden City Men's Baseball team is looking to add new players for the 2026 Sunday night season at Community Park.  You must be at least

35 years old by the end of this year to join.  Please email pcajohnsorensen@ gmail.com for more information.

Field hockey registration

Calling All Rising 3rd Grade to 6th Grade Girls!

The Long Island Field Hockey League Association (LIFHA), now in its 23rd year is registering players for Fall 2026. This is a learning league. Join the fun! Garden City girls can send registration before June 30.

An Adelphi playday and a 5-game travel schedule will begin in mid-September.

How To Register:

1) The registration form can be found

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on the website, www.lifha.com. Print it out and send with payment to the address below.

2) A USA Field Hockey membership is required for insurance purposes. Print out a copy of proof of membership from the website www.teamusa.org or usafieldhockey.sport80.com. The proof must show the player will be current during the time of play.

Drop off or mail these three items to: Jessica Brantuk, 131 Nassau Blvd., Garden City, NY, 11530.

Run/Walk remembers GC resident

The 1st Annual Alexandra’s Rip Current Awareness 5K Timed Run/ Walk, will take place on June 6 at 25 Pond Lane in Southampton,at 8:00 a.m. Alexandra DeMoura was a model daughter, a loyal friend, and a gifted athlete who competed at the national level for Garden City High School and later earned a scholarship to George Washington University. There, she became a team captain and MVP, admired not only for her talent but for her humility, leadership, and character.

Tragically, Alexandra lost her life to a rip current while on vacation— an unimaginable loss that underscores how critical ocean safety education truly is.

This race is not only a tribute to Alexandra’s life, but also a commitment to protecting others. Proceeds

will directly support swimmer safety training and rip current awareness initiatives.

Everyone is invited to join —as participants, supporters, or sponsors—in honoring Alexandra and strengthening the safety of coastal communities.

Race Day includes a beautiful 5k run/walk around Agawam Lake, music by Mr. DJ Entertainment, Raffle Baskets, food, drinks and fun for the entire family!

All donations are tax-deductible.

The Alexandra DeMoura Rip Current Awareness Foundation Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) charity.

For more information, please visit our website Alexandrasripcurrentawareness5k.net or contact Kerry Calvert, Race Director at Kerrylcal@gmail.com

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New to the Market: Updated Split Level Home

80 Russell Road, Garden City, NY

Open Houses: Saturday, May 2nd | 2:30pm - 4:00pm Sunday, May 3rd | 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Spacious and beautifully updated, this 5-bedroom Split Level home offers generous living space and modern upgrades throughout. The main level features a sun-filled living room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The lower level includes a comfortable family room, a brand-new full bath, and access to a large 3-season sunroom ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, 3 well-sized bedrooms include one with an en suite, along with a full hall bath, while the top level offers an oversized primary bedroom, a fifth bedroom, and a storage room with plumbing, presenting potential for a full-floor primary suite. The finished basement provides additional space with a rec room, gym/laundry area, and utilities. Set on a spacious property with a permitted storage shed, the home also features a new roof, updated wood floors, 3 zones of gas heat, a new hot water heater, updated appliances, modern molding, and a central station alarm system. MLS# 988958. $1,399,000.

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Matthew Minardi

Real Estate Salesperson

Gold Circle of Excellence

516.248.6655 ext.2231, c.516.456.3091

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Claudia Galvin

Associate Real Estate Broker 516.248.6655 ext.2201, c.516.972.8389

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New to Market: Wyndham Penthouse Retreat

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit #PH5, Garden City, NY

Experience elevated penthouse living at The Wyndham Condominium, offering 3,149 square feet of refined interior space filled with natural light and panoramic southern views overlooking Garden City and beyond. A grand entry foyer with curved staircase opens to an elegant formal living room with a fireplace, dining rooms, a private den, a sunlit solarium, and an eat-in kitchen with a center island, all enhanced by custom millwork and high-end finishes. A 748-square-foot private veranda provides the perfect setting for entertaining or quiet relaxation. A sweeping curved staircase brings you to the second level, featuring a serene primary suite with southern exposures, a fireplace, a marble bath, and generous closets, along with 2 additional en suite bedrooms and a dedicated laundry room. Residents enjoy full-service amenities including a concierge, doormen, valet parking, garage spaces and features such as a heated saltwater pool, fitness center, resident lounge and conference rooms. Beautifully maintained landscaped grounds and convenient snow removal services also add to special Wyndham’s appeal. MLS# 952078. $2,395,000.

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Linda Mulrooney

Real Estate Salesperson

516.248.6655 ext.2232, c.516.581.2260 lindamulrooney@danielgale.com

Patricia Dickson

Real Estate Salesperson

516.248.6655 ext.2212, c.516.280.0976 patriciadickson@danielgale.com

Sunday, 5/03 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

638 Lakeview Ave, Rockville Centre, NY

3-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 985079. $849,000.

Garden City, NY

4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 988480. $1,999,000.

Wyndham East, #601

Garden City, NY

3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 971055. $1,995,000.

Garden City, NY

4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 962653. $2,199,000.

Saturday, 5/02 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm Sunday, 5/03 | 1:30pm - 3:00pm 80 Russell Road, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 988958. $1,399,000.

Garden City, NY 7-bedroom, 6.555-bath. MLS# 967556. $5,695,000.*

Wyndham East, #PH5 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 952078. $2,395,000.

Westhampton Beach, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 959328. $2,250,000.

Hempstead, NY

3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 985240. $745,000.

West, #M3 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 981279. $6,500/mo.

West, #202 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 976451. $1,195,000.

West,

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 990419. $1,375,000. Dress for Success Clothing Drive

4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 982706. $975,000.

Join Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty in making a difference this May! We're hosting a clothing drive to benefit individuals and families in need. For the entire month of May, we will be collecting new and gently used professional clothing for women and men at any Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty office.