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MEMORIAL DAY 2025
BY RIKKI MASSAND
As the dawn broke on Memorial Day it gave way to a spectacular morning to honor those brave men and women who have fought to keep our country safe. As the school marching bands played patriotic songs, people lined the parade route which ended at the Village War Memorials. As the American Legion volunteers handed out poppies and American flags, the crowds gathered around to hear the stories from soldiers who attended. It was an amazing moment and a very special day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Photo and caption by Regina Moran
Village eyes LIRR track safety, downtown security enhancements BY RIKKI MASSAND
At the May 22 meeting of the Garden City Board of Trustees, Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson outlined plans to enhance public safety through upgraded surveillance and expanded community outreach, with a particular focus
on the Seventh Street business district and Village Parking Lot 7N. Jackson worked with Trustee Bruce Torino and Detective Paul Hennessy for the planning of crime prevention with camera use in Lot 7N. “We have a program called Crime Prevention through
Environmental Design, and we worked hard with building owners for the area, and we were able to add lighting to CVS and the Nassau Financial FCU, areas that are visited by children during the spring and summer months. We also added lighting for a longer periSee page 48
At the May 22 Board of Trustees meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Andy Hill reported that the Garden City Pool office on Cherry Valley Avenue will remain open and active following Memorial Day in preparation for a surge in membership applications. The 2025 pool season officially begins Saturday, June 14. Hill said the department is processing applications efficiently thanks to new recreation management software. “We are excited about the other benefits this program will bring, not just for the pool season but to the Rec. Department as a whole. We currently have over 200 accounts awaiting residency verification, so it’s important that people in the village know that if you created an See page 32
New turf field coming to St. Paul’s BY RIKKI MASSAND
At its meeting on Thursday, May 22, the Garden City Board of Trustees approved bond resolutions totaling over $1.6 million for improvements to the St. Paul’s athletic complex, excluding any work on the historic main building. The bonds include $1.36 million for a new synthetic turf field and $333,000 for HVAC upgrades at the St. Paul’s Field House and Cluett Hall. The need for a new synthetic turf field was previously discussed by the Recreation Commission, with Trustee Vinny Muldoon engaging local sports organization leaders about scheduling issues and field overuse at St. Paul’s. See page 32
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