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Friday, November 14, 2025

Vol. 102, No. 46

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Trustees back historic fix Does Water Works plan set precedent for St. Paul’s? BY RIKKI MASSAND

With a 31-0 win against Baldwin on November 7th, Garden City High School Varsity Football team claimed its 63rd consecutive win, officially establishing the longest active winning streak in New York State. Above, the team’s seniors with their coaches. See page 52

Village Arborist shares tree updates, plans with EAB BY RIKKI MASSAND Local officials say Garden City’s arboriculture is thriving, thanks to ongoing beautification work led by the Recreation & Parks Department. New plantings and upgraded landscaping continue to enhance the village’s streetscapes and public gathering areas. On Wednesday, November 5th Village

Arborist Joe Umana briefed the Environmental Advisory Board on recent updates to the village’s tree ordinance and on tree-planting progress in 2025. His crews planted 100 new trees this spring and are installing another 100 this fall, for a total of 200 new plantings for the year.

2025 Planting Projects

Umana raised-bed

described the planter along

New Hyde Park Road in the western business district, completed early this spring. The design features ilex steeds (an evergreen similar to boxwood) and Hopi Crape Myrtles, a compact ornamental variety chosen specifically so roots won’t disturb the retaining wall’s footings. “The idea was that as they grow together they can creSee page 34

At its November 6 meeting, the Village Board of Trustees approved a $2.5 million bond resolution for the renovation and repair of the historic brick Water Works building on Eleventh Street. Local officials emphasized the importance of investing in a 116-year-old municipal structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places and said state grant funding is essential for the proposed upgrades and modernization. Built in 1876, the Water Works building is the only public structure remaining from A.T. Stewart’s original planned village, according to its National Register nomination. While it doesn’t

draw the attention or debate of St. Paul’s, officials say the state grant process underway could help build momentum for future preservation efforts. Grove Street resident Bob Orosz joined the meeting via Zoom and raised several questions during public comment. He asked how many contractors would work on the project, but officials noted that the project has not yet gone out to bid. Orosz stressed the need to consider the full range of work, including an expected roof replacement he believes may cost at least $800,000, and interior repairs. He also asked about potential New York State grant funding.“I See page 35

GCPD seeks federal grant for body-worn cameras BY RIKKI MASSAND At the November 6 Board of Trustees meeting, the board authorized the Garden City Police Department to apply for a federal grant aimed at enhancing law enforcement safety and operations. The department is applying through Congresswoman Laura Gillen’s office to the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2025 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (BWCPIP).

If approved, the grant will provide funding for GCPD to purchase body-worn cameras. According to Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, the devices help provide criminal evidence, deter assaults against officers, and improve safety for both officers and the public. Also on last week’s agenda was a transfer of $92,905 into the Police Overtime budget from the PoliceCLPR programs. The allocation was set aside to cover assignments See page 35

Boys Soccer wins LI Championship PAGE 51 Rotary holds Election Day Food Drive PAGE 36