The Guide to Garden City (2025-2026)

THE GUIDE TO GARDEN CITY 2025 –2026

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by Volume & Transactions*

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Thinking of Buying or Selling? The next move is yours. Let Long Island’s #1 leader in real estate move you into the home of your dreams. The market is

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Helen Achury

Nicole Andrianopoulos

Huma Arif

Linda Brunning

Veronica Costabile

Jennifer Davan

Katrina Kamer

Michelle McArdle

Rosemary Bruno

Bella Dumani

Jeffrey Keutmann

Jeffrey Keutmann

Linda O’Connor

Javier Enriquez

Melissa Khan

John McSherry

Veronica Costabile For

Maryann Milovcic

Erin Fleischmann

Kevin Kim

Monhian

Yael Monhian

George Pastor

Karla Saltos

Robin Pellegrini

Elorise Rose Joseph Sciarrotto

Giovanni Perna

Sandra Shannon

Rich Kodra

Fenix Bueno

Laura Mulligan

Kayla Cepin

Catherine Gerspach

Eleni Koutsoftas

Brian Pryke

Lori Spano

For more information on joining our office, connect with our Office Manager, John Martin.

Judy Hsu

Karla Saltos Fenix Bueno Melissa

Lara MunozCorredor

Cindy Wang

Rocco Macri

Norma Quigley

Cindy Wang

Daniel Murphy

Vincent Rendo

Danielle Zangre

Michele Chubalashvili

John Corrigan

Dimple Iyer

Danielle Mah Lee

Rania Jelani

Giovanny Marquez

Christine Nappi

Carmela Romanello

Joseph Nicoletti

Jane Romanowski

Garden City Office 130 7th Street

MENU OF SERVICES

• PAINT CORRECTION & DETAIL SERVICES

• CERAMIC COATINGS

• PDR (PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL)

• TOUCH-UP/PAINT SERVICE

• PPF (PAINT PROTECTION FILM)

• VEHICLE WRAPS

• WINDOW TINTING

• HEADLIGHT RESTORATION

• RIM REPAIR & RESTORATION

• INTERIOR & LEATHER REPAIR

BARBATSULY FURS

Allstate Insurance Company 18

All the Right Moves 80

American Legion Post 265 93

American Legion Unit 265 93

Aquatec Lawn Sprinklers 59

Art Academy 12

Assemblyman Edward P� Ra � 95

AT Stewart Exchange ������������ 10

Bango 106

Barbatsuly Furs 8

Barnwell House of Tires 60

Biz Family Autos 6

Biz Family Car Wash 103

Blake Windows 99

Boccia Bros Waterproofing 71

Boceski Contracting LLC ������� 45

Broadwaybound Dance Ctr 52

Bruckner Electric 77

Callahan Family Dentistry 20

Capogna Orthodontics 42

Cathedral of the Incarnation 65

Clancy & Clancy 9

Compass- Baymack Team 27

Compass- Laura Carroll �������� 31

Compass-Maureen Lagarde � 35

Compass- Athena Menoudakos 39

Compass- Jen Sullivan 22, 23

Compass- Suzanne Weis 43

Compass North Fork- Elkin Team 51

Complete Women’s Imaging 38

Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl RE 108

Daniel Gale-Lisa Heaney 21

Daniel Gale- Kathleen Lucchesi� 47

Daniel Gale- Matt Minardi 17

Doc O’Grady 28

Douglas Elliman RE 2

Drip Bar 73

Elegant Nest 24

Elks Lodge 88

Empress Carpet 77

Eric’s Italian Bistro ��������������� 72

Estetiquette ������������������������� 81

Ethical Humanist Society 66

Four Ever Smile 105

Four Seasons Realty 11

G & V Roofing 41

GC Community Church 66

Garden City Dental Care 37

Garden City Hotel 5

Garden City Jewish Center �� 68

Garden City Nursery School 25

Garden City Orthodontics

CLANCY & CLANCY

A DIVISION OF RMS INSURANCE BROKERAGE, LLC

Serving our friends and neighbors since 1956

Commercial Insurance

Buildings, Businesses, Cyber Liability, Auto, Employment Practices Liability, Professional Liability, Workers Comp, NYS Disability

Bonds

Probate, Executor, Guardianship, Commercial, License & Permit

Personal Insurance

Boat, Flood, Home, Auto, Umbrella

RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC

100 Ring Road West, Suite 210, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 746-2155

EME R G E N CY S E R V I CES

POLICE, FIRE & AMBULANCE

For all emergencies, dial 911

NATIONAL GRID

Gas Emergency

1-800-490-0045

LONG ISLAND PSE&G

Electric Emergency

1-800-490-0075

POISON CONTROL

1-800-222-1222

SUICIDE AND CRISIS COUNSELING 988 (Call or Text)

NO N-E MER G E N CY N U M B ERS

GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Headquarters 349 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530

Non-Emergency Calls - Front Desk: (516) 465-4100

Records (516) 465-4102

Youth Confidential Communications: (516) 465-4116

Kenneth O. Jackson

Police Commissioner (516) 465-4110

GARDEN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Headquarters 347 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530

EMERGENCIES ONLY: (516) 742-3300

Business Calls: (516) 746-1301

Fire Headquarters - located at the west side of Village Hall (347 Stewart Avenue)

Fire Station No. 2 - located at Edgemere Road and Stewart Avenue Fire Station No. 3 - located at St. James Street North and Clinton Road

NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Nassau County Police Headquarters 1490 Franklin Avenue, Mineola (516) 573-8800

LONG ISLAND PSE&G

Customer Service: 1-800-490-0025

NATIONAL GRID

Customer Service: 1-800-930-5003 Hearing Impaired: 711

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You’ll Find Something For Everyone Here

At The Garden City Historical Society’s Consignment Shop you’ll find new, gently used, vintage and antique items, costume and fine jewelry, crystal, silver and decorative items. All shop proceeds directly benefit the Garden City Historical Society. Consignments Welcome By Appointment

109 Eleventh St., Garden City (Entrance and parking behind the building) 516.746.8900 atstewartexchange@ tgchs.org

Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Wed until 6pm; Sat 12pm-4pm; Closed Sun

ESSENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY

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ABLE RIDE

Door-to-door paratransit ride for persons with disabilities. Call (516) 228-4000 for application and to arrange rides.

AIRCRAFT NOISE COMPLAINT LINE

1-800-225-1071 or NoiseOmbudsman@faa.gov

AIRPORTS

JFK International Airport

General Information: (718) 244-4444

LaGuardia International Airport

General Information: (718) 533-3400

The Art Academy of Garden City

Weekly art classes for students in grades K-12.

Parties and Pop Up classes in the studio or at your home.

Classes held at:

The Church in the Garden 68 Osborne Rd, Garden City

For more information or to register call (516) 902-3613 or email melissapashayan@gmail.com www.artacademyofgardencity.com theartacademyofgardencity theartacademyofgardencity

MacArthur Airport General Information: (631) 467-3300

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Nassau County: 24-Hour Hotline: (516) 292-3040

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Nassau County Office: (516) 747-3500

ANIMAL CONTROL/RESCUE

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter (516) 785-5220

North Shore Animal League (516) 883-7575

Last Hope Animal Rescue (631) 425-1884

Animal Bites

Nassau County Dept of Health: (516) 227-9663

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Village of Garden City: (516) 465-4040

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL

1-800-232-4636

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Nassau County Division of Social Services: 1-800-342-3720

COAST GUARD, STATION JONES BEACH (516) 785-2995

DEPT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OFFICES

Call Center: 1-800-698-2931

Garden City: 400 Oak St., Garden City

Bethpage: 4031 Hempstead Tpke.,Bethpage

Garden City AAA office (members only): 1140 Franklin Ave. Garden City

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE

Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities (516) 227-7057

EZ PASS

1-888-333-8655

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Melville Office: (631) 501-8600

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MORE THAN

PRESCRIPTIONS—

WE’RE PART OF THE COMMUNITY

WHY CHOOSE LA PHARMACIE?

Locally Owned & Operated

Proudly run by a Garden City resident who truly cares about the community.

Fast & Convenient

Short wait times, hassle-free prescription refills.

Trusted Advice

Speak directly with a pharmacist who will answer your questions and guide your health decisions.

Not a Chain Pharmacy

Unlike CVS and other big box stores, we’re independent and focused on quality over quotas.

European-Inspired Style

A pharmacy with a boutique feel, bringing a touch of European charm to Garden City.

Exclusive Skincare & Wellness

Access to premium skincare lines and health products commonly found in France

Free Same-Day Delivery

We deliver your prescriptions straight to your door.

Stress-Free Transferring

We transfer your prescriptions from your current pharmacy to us.

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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 1-800-621-3362

GARDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (516) 478-1000

GARDEN CITY VILLAGE

Business Office: (516) 465-4000

NASSAU COUNTY DEPT OF HEALTH (516) 227-9697

After Hours and Weekends Emergencies: (516) 742-6154

HOMELESSNESS

Nassau County Office of Housing and Homeless Prevention General Information: (516) 227-8519

After-Hours Services: (516) 573-8626

HOMELAND SECURITY

New York Office: 518-242-5000

JUSTICE COURT

Village of Garden City: (516) 465-4080

LIBRARY

Village of Garden City: (516) 742-8405

RECREATION

Village of Garden City: (516) 465-4075

SANITATION DEPARTMENT

Village of Garden City: (516) 465-4031

SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES

Village of Garden City: (516) 385-8006

STREET REPAIRS

GC Department of Public Works: (516) 465-4003

Nassau County - Hempstead

Road Maintenance Facility: (516) 571-6900

STREETLIGHT REPAIRS

GC Department of Public Works: (516) 465-4003

TAX QUESTIONS

Village of Garden City: (516) 465-4156

Town of Hemstead: (516)489-5000

Nassau County: (516) 571-1500

TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

Nassau County Traffic & Violations Agency: (516) 572-2700

WATER DEPARTMENT

Village of Garden City: (516) 465-4043

UNITED STATES SENATE

SENATOR

Charles E. Schumer

Long Island Office 145 Pinelawn Rd, Ste. 300N, Melville, NY 11747 (631) 753-0978

Washington Office 322 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-6542

SENATOR

Kirsten E.Gillibrand US Junior Senator for New York

Long Island Office 155 Pinelawn Rd, Ste. 250, Melville, NY 11747 (631) 249-2825

Washington Office 478 Russell Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-4451

UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

CONGRESSWOMAN Laura A. Gillen Congressional District 4

Garden City Office: 229 7th Street, Ste 102 Garden City NY 11530 (516) 739-3008

Washington Office: 428 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515 (202) 225-5516

Kathy Hochul

NYS State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 (518) 474-8390

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Letitia James

Nassau Regional Office: 200 Old Country Rd, Ste 240 Mineola, NY 11501-4239 (516) 248-3302

Albany Office: Office of the Attorney General The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224-0341

NYS State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 (518) 474-8390

Thomas P.

Albany Office 110 State St, Albany, NY 12236 (518) 474-4044

Hilton Ave., Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 739-1700

bynoe@nysenate.gov Albany

Office Bldg, Room 947 Albany, NY 12247 (518) 455-3260

Community Office: 265 E. Merrick Rd., Ste 101 Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 766-8383

Albany Office: Legislative Office Bldg, Room 947 Albany, NY 12247 (518) 455-3260 NEW

canzoneri@nysenate.gov

Navigating today’s housing market can feel overwhelming — even for the savviest buyer or seller. Having an experienced, local realtor by your side makes all the difference.

With deep knowledge of our community and a commitment to personalized service, I’ll help guide you every step of the way.

If you’re considering a move this year, let’s connect and discuss how I can help you achieve your real estate goals with confidence.

Lisa Heaney

Jen is a top producing listing and selling agent closing over $38M in sales over the last 12 months. She has worked in the Garden City market for 15 years and is a life-long resident of the village, making her a trusted advisor on property potential whether you are selling or buying.

Jen Sullivan

Here’s what Jen’s clients have to say about her:

Jen did an amazing job guiding my family and I through the process of selling my parents’ home of 52 years! She is extremely knowledgeable about the area and knows what clients are looking for when buying a home.

She was able to provide us with recommendations and names of companies that could help with various projects that needed to be done prior to listing the house. Knowing that we could count on and trust these companies, made the process so much less stressful.

Jen was available to answer any and all questions at any time. She truly goes out of her way! I appreciate how seamless the whole process was and how easy it was to work with her. She is very thorough and I am so thankful that she was the one to help and support us. I would recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home.”

— Seller, 141 Garden Street, Garden City, NY

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HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATE SALE

NOV. 21–NOV. 30

Purchase a $75 gift certificate and receive a complimentary $25 gift card! CASH ONLY

DEC. 14 –DEC. 24

Purchase a $100 gift certificate and receive a complimentary $50 gift card! CASH ONLY

CHECK OUT OUR FULL BAR!

Featuring housemade specialty drinks and a wonderful wine selection HAPPY HOUR: 1/2 PRICE ON ALL COCKTAILS, BEER & WINE Top shelf/specialty drinks excluded.

& Mozzarella Assorted Pinwheels • One Large Calzone per Table • Unlimited Pizza with Toppings

$40 pp: +Chicken/Eggplant Entrée

$24 pp: Beer/Wine Package

$34 pp: Open Bar Package

LET US MAKE YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION MEMORABLE!

Birthdays, Communions, Confirmations, Graduations, Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversaries, Funeral Luncheons, Sports Parties, Sports Team Dinners, AND MORE! BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES WITH US

GRIMALDI’S GIVES BACK

ATTENTION LOCAL CHARITIES/NONPROFITS!

Host a fundraising night at Grimaldi’s and receive 15% of all sales donated back to your group or charity.

Please call Andrea at (516) 294-6565 for details.

1 Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 489-5000 ext.

TOWN SUPERVISOR

John Ferretti

1 Washington St, Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 489-6000

jferretti@ hempsteadny.gov

TOWN RECEIVER OF TAXES

Jeanine C. Driscoll

200 North Franklin St, First Floor Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 538-1500 receiver@tohmail.org

TOWN CLERK

Kate Murray

1 Washington St, First Floor, Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 489-5000, ext. 3046

kmurray@ hempsteadny.gov

TOWN COUNCIL

2nd District

Thomas E. Muscarella

1 Washington St, Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 812-3179

tmuscarella@ tohmail.org

This past August, the Garden City Public Library hosted its Tweens and Teens Summer Tiny Art Show. Students entering sixth through twelfth grades this school year painted pictures on miniature canvases during their summer break, with over 50 mini paintings being submitted. The resulting masterpieces were put on display outside the Library’s Tweens and Teens Room for Library patrons to enjoy before school started up again.

Photo courtesy of the Garden City Public Library

Aging (516) 227-8900

Asian American Affairs (516) 572-2245

Assessment (516) 571-1500

Assessment Review Commission (516) 571-3214

Board of Elections (516) 571-8683, (516) 571-2411

Board of Ethics (516) 571-3056

Civil Service Commission (516) 572-1882

Clerk of the Legislature Home (516) 571-4252

Commissioner of Investigations (516) 571-3072

Community Development (516) 571-0200

Consumer Affairs (516) 571-2600

Cornell Cooperative Extension (516) 433-7970

County Attorney (516) 571-3056

Office of Crime Victim Advocate (516) 571-1598

Deferred Compensation Board (516) 571-2010

Economic Development (516) 571-6691

Emergency Management (516) 573-9600

Film Commission (516) 571-3168

Fire Commission (516) 573-9900

Hardship Review Board (516) 571-4166

Health Department (516) 227-9697

Office of Hispanic Affairs (516) 572-0750

Housing (516) 572-1900

Human Resources (516) 571-3072

Human Rights Commission (516) 571-3662

Human Services (516) 227-8930

Information Technology (516) 571-4265

Inspector General (516) 571-1470

Juvenile Detention Center (516) 571-9260

Labor Department (516) 571-3981

Legislative Budget Review (516) 571-6292

Management & Budget (516) 571-3122

Medical Center (Nassau University Medical Center) (516) 572-0123

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Medical Examiner (516) 572-6400

Medicaid & Public Assistance Fraud (87 7) 711-8477

Mental Health, Chemical Dependency & Developmental (516) 227-7057

Minority Affairs (516) 572-2240

Nassau Community College (516) 572-7500

NYS Office of Victim Services (800) 247-8035

Parks, Recreation & Museums (516) 572-0200

Physically Challenged (516) 227-7399

Police Department (516) 573-8800

Probation (516) 571-5700

Public Administrator (516) 571-5911

Public Works (516) 571-6900

Purchasing (516) 571-4200

Real Estate Planning & Development Shared Services (516) 571-3072

Senior Citizen Affairs (516) 227-8900

Sheriff’s Department (516) 572-4100

Social Services (516) 227-8519

Traffic & Parking Violations Agency (516) 572-2700

Traffic Management (516) 571-6992

Traffic Safety Board (516) 571-6808

Treasurer (516) 571-2090

Veterans Service Agency (516) 572-6565

Youth Services (516) 227-7134

February 5, 2025, was World Read Aloud Day, and Garden City School District students celebrated with a variety of activities, such as booknark making (seen above), reading stories aloud together, creating virtual read-alouds for younger students, and listening to authors share thie stories virtually.

Garden City residents serving the community for 50+ years

“Maureen is an excellent realtor! She staged and sold my home very quickly. She is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive, super friendly and confident. I would highly recommend her and only use her going forward for any realty needs! Her negotiation skills are way above par. I was very indecisive and ready to quickly accept an offer — she was confident in her decisions and sold my house for more than I thought possible. I also love the way she came in and staged my house — it looked amazing!”

— Susan, Seller

Maureen Lagarde

maureen.lagarde@compass.com 182 7th St, Garden City NY 11530

• VILLAGE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Architectural Design Rev. Board

James L. Bauer

Diane Geyer

Mimi Ho

Lynn Krug

JeanMarie Madelmayer

Allyson Murray

Russell Vaccaro

Lauri Goodwyn, Alternate

Board of Commissioners of Cultural & Recreational Affairs

John Cantwell

William P. Garry

Grace Li

Ray Meyer

Kimberly Pellish

Michael Ryder

John Sardelis

Christian Siragusa

Board of Ethics

Rod Coyne, Chairman

Kimberly Johnson-Glenn

Frank Pearn

Board of Library Trustees

Colleen Foley, Chair

Mary T. Maguire, Vice Chair

J. Randolph Colahan

Linda Ryan

Paul O’Grady

Board of Police Commissioners

Kenneth O. Jackson, Chairman - Police Commissioner, GCPD

Trustee Bruce A. Torino

Village Administrator Ralph V. Suozzi

Civic Beatification Committee

Althea Robinson, Co-Chair

Monica Kiely, Co-Chair

Chris Broder, Co-Chair

Kathleen Auro

Betsy Andromidas

William Kuhl

Kate Schmidt

Environmental Advisory Board

Michele Harrington, Trustee, Co-Chairperson

Jessica Tai, Trustee, Co-Chairperson

Elizabeth M. Bailey

Kurt Ehrig

Evelyn Fasano

Celia Petersen

Laurence J. Quinn

John F. Reilly

Amanda Shore

Kelly Smith

Planning Commission

Allyson Murray, Chair

John Delany

Lauren Fonseca

H. Bradford Gustavson

Jack Hartog

Shepard Poole

Paul Rothenbiller

Yvonne Varano, Alternate Member

Traffic Commission

Vinny Muldoon, Trustee Chairman

Judy Courtney, Jr., Trustee

Richard A. Catalano, Trustee

Yvonne Varano, Trustee

Kenneth O. Jackson, Police Commissioner

John Borroni, Public Works Superintendent

Zoning Board of Appeals

Michael T. Schroder, Chairman

Alex Bachowski, Rosario Parlante, Alternate

Christine Rio

James Van Schoick

Richard Williams

Mayor Finneran, along with several Village trustees and POA members, enjoying themselves at the Beach Bash Promenade this past summer.

B O ARD OF TRUSTEES

MAYOR

Edward T. Finneran

Eastern Sec tion

Term Expires April 5, 2027

TRUSTEE

Michele Beach Harrington

Estates Sec tion

Term Expires April 5, 2027

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DEPUT Y MAYOR

Judy Courtney

Eastern Sec tion

Term Expires April 6, 2026

TRUSTEE

Vincent Muldoon

Eastern Sec tion

Term Expires April 6, 2026

CURIOUS

OF GARDEN CITY

B O ARD OF TRUSTEES

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TRUSTEE

Jessica Tai

Estates Sec tion

Term Expires April 6, 2026

TRUSTEE

Rich Catalano

Estates Sec tion

Term Expires April 5, 2027

TRUSTEE

Bruce A. Torino

Central Sec tion

Term Expires April 6, 2026

TRUSTEE

Yvonne Varano

Central Section

Term Expires April 5, 2027

516- 437- 4447 F: 516- 437-2122

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George L. Hubbell(Central) 1919–21, 1923–24, 1926–27, 1931–33

H. Louis Naiswald (East) 1921–22

James Addison (Estates) 1922–23

Francis B. Hamlin (Central) 1924–25, 1927–29

Campbell T. Hamilton 1925–26, 1929–31

Charles G. Reinhart, Jr. (East) 1933–35, 1941–43

John C. Norris (West) 1935–37

Franklin S. Koons (Estates) 1937–39

John P. Hubbell (Central) 1939–41

George R. Murdock (West) 1943–45, 1950–51, 1951–53

Walter B. Matteson (Estates) 1945–47

W. Gordon Murphy (Central) 1947–49

Ralph L. Custer (East) 1949–50

H. Clinton Corwin (Estates) 1953–55

Webster J. Caye, Jr. (Central) 1955–57

George F. Whitlock (East) 1957–59

William J. Maslanka (West) 1959–61

C. Ellsworth Tobias (Estates) 1961–63

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• MAYORS OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY

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John B. Baxter (Central) 1963–65

H. Allen Mark (East) 1965–67

James A. McKenna (West) 1967–69

Frederick H. Schneider (Estates) 1969–71

Howard L. Hoots (Central) 1971–73

Arthur D. Harrison, Jr. (East) 1973 (April)

Raymond L. Regan (West) 1973–74, 1974–75

Frank R. Liebert (East) 1975–77

James F. Dooley (Estates) 1977–79

Daniel V. Duff (Central) 1979–81

Warren Wytzka (West) 1981–83

William O. Dwyer (East) 1983–85

George A. Nagle, Jr. (Estates) 1985–87

Peter E. Gall (Central) 1987–89

John F. McGowan (West) 1989–91

Brian T. Deveney (East) 1991–93

Allen S. Mathers (Estates) 1993–95

Richard A. Benack (Central) 1995–97

Frank A. Tauches, Jr. (West) 1997–99

Harold P. Hecken, Jr. (East) 1999–01

Robert H. Lewis (Estates) 2001–03

Barbara K. Miller (Central) 2003–05

Gerard Lundquist (West) 2005–07

Peter A. Bee (East) 2007–09

Robert J. Rothschild (Estates) 2009–11

Donald T. Brudie (Central) 2011–13

John J. Watras (West) 2013–15

Nicholas P. Episcopia (East) 2015–17

Brian C. Daughney (Estates) 2017–19

Theresa A. Trouvé (Estates) 2019–21

Cosmo Veneziale (West) 2021–23

Mary Carter Flanagan (Western) 2023–2025

Ed Finneran (Central) 2025–Present

Current Garden City Mayor Ed Finneran was sworn into his position at Village Hall on Monday, April 7, 2025, by Village Justice Allen S. Mathers.

The fifth annual Runner in Red 5K race was held at Eisenhower Park on March 15, 2025. Garden City’s Team Breidgeen won the team trophy at the event, which was created by Tom Murphy to raise funds for curing lung cancer in honor of his wife Barb, who passed away from the disease in 2013.

• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE •

1st Vice President:

Salvatore Ferrara, RA Combined Resources Consulting & Design, Inc.

sf@crcd.info

2nd Vice President: Tara Larsson Walsh Four Seasons Realty tara@fourseasonsrealtyteam.com

Secretary & Treasurer: Melissa Cunha TD Bank melissa.cunha@td.com

Past President: Michael Ventre Windsor Commercial Real Estate mventre@WindsorCRE.com

Directors:

Patricia Aprigliano Coach Realtors paprigliano@coachrealtors.com

Justin Burke NYU Langone Health Justin.Burke@nyulangone.org

Theodora Christophorou

The French Workshop Theodora@thefrenchworkshop.com

Ed Davis

Novita

Kaitlyn Woods Adelphi University kwoods@adelphi.edu

AmandaWalsh amanda.evelyn.walsh@gmail.com

PRESIDENT

John E. Wilton

Signature Premier Commercial Properties (516) 330-6400 jwil387@aol.com

Marc Paz

Law Office of Marc A. Paz P.C. marc.paz@marcapazpc.com

Margaret “Maggie” MacRae Signature Premier Properties mmacrae@signaturepremier.com

Chris Klein

Homebridge Financial Services Inc. kleinchris9@gmail.com

Kevin Walsh Esq

Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis, LLP kwalsh@walshcounsel.com

Lynne Maimone Koszalka Four Seasons Realty lynne@fourseasonsrealtyteam.com

Dr. Kusum Sinha Superintendent of Schools sinhak@gcufsd.net

Directors Emeriti

Thomas McCambridge Albanese Organization tjm@albaneseorg.com

Roger Eltringham Assured Partners Northeast roger@alllianceplus.com

Administrative Support Interns

Katherine Pfeiffer

Lead Intern

Social, Media, Marketing and Administration

Alessandra Pinto

Social, Media, Marketing and Administration

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• Jazz & Contemporary

• Rock Bands & Ensembles

Our 4000 sq. ft. facility is located at 42 Nassau Blvd (next to Adelphi Deli), and features 9 large teaching rooms with windows.

Our faculty is comprised of the best music edcuators in our area, all of whom hold advanced degrees in music.

A one-stop shop for all your wellness needs. Owned and operated by Garden City resident Jeff Griggs.

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Remote (Zoom) Training Assisted Stretching Nutrition Counseling

377 Oak Street, Concourse LL3, Garden City, NY (516) 739-3534 • www.personaltrainingstudio.com

The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Belmost Festival art contest received a record-breaking amount of entries this year. First prize in the Kindergarten–2nd Grade category went to Harper Wenzel and Theodore Kouznerson, seen here with Mayor Ed Finneran..

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Garden City Police Department’s mission is to serve the citizens, businesses, and visitors of Garden City, providing a safe community and an improved quality of life through excellence in policing and community partnership.

The Department will utilize evidence-based policing, striving for effectiveness with efficiency. We shall also adhere to the four pillars of Procedural Justice: Fairness, Voice, Transparency, and Impartiality in our interactions with each other and with the public we serve.

Members of the Department shall always endeavor to preserve the rights of all people, without bias, reducing fear in the community through the prevention of crime, protection of persons and property and the maintenance of order in public places.

CONTACT INFORMATION: FOR EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911

General: (516) 465-4100

Detectives: (516) 465-4108

Website: gardencitypolice.net

DATES OF UPCOMING EVENTS:

Drug Take Back: October & April Toys for Tots: November–December National Night Out: August

B O ARD OF POL I CE C OMM ISSIONERS

Kenneth O. Jackson, Police Commissioner, GCPD (Chairman)

Bruce A. Torino, Trustee

Ralph V. Suozzi, Village Administrator

Commissioner Kenneth Jackson thanks Governor Kathy Hochul on October 15, 2025, for $465,000 worth of state funding that enabled the Department to purchase state-of-the-art technology that will bolster its crime fighting capabilities.

MONDAY NIGHT

BURGER & STEAK NIGHT

Complimentary glass of house wine, pint of light beer, or soda with any regular priced burger or steak

MONDAY THRU THURSDAY $25 Wine Bottle List

Night Drink Specials 8pm to closing at the Bar

& For All NFL Games

Beer Specials $8.00 Wine Glasses Surfside ~ Sun Cruiser ~ High Noon Montauk Wave Chaser Draft Tailgate Appetizer Menu (Menu Not Available After Kitchen Closes)

Tito’s Martini’s & Mixed Drinks (At The Bar Only)

GARDEN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

FIRE EMERGENCIES – 742-3300

ANSWERING THE CALL

Volunteer firefighting: One of the highest forms of community service!

Volunteer firefighters have been providing this valuable service to the Village of Garden City for more than 100 years, giving back, unselfishly, during fires, emergencies, and natural disasters such as hurricanes and snow storms. We respond to hundreds of calls for assistance throughout

the year. We help our fellow neighbors when they are in a time of need.

How do I get started?

Email membership@gcfdny.com or call us at (516) 465-4142 and leave a message that you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter.

FIRE CHIEFS FIRE STATIONS

Fire Headquarters

347 Stewart Avenue

Garden City, NY 11530

Non-Emergency Business Line (516) 746-1301

Public Information/Fire Prevention Outreach email pio@gcfdny.com

Fire Station No. 2

Located at Edgemere Rd. and Stewart Ave.

Fire Station No. 3

Located at St. James St. North and Clinton Rd.

James Taunton, Chief of Department (516) 465-4130 jtaunton@gardenciytyny.net

Jonathan Parrella, 1st Assistant Chief (516) 465-4135 jparrella@gardencityny.net

Daniel Roeper, 2nd Assistant Chief (516) 465-4136 droeper@gardencityny.net

Matthew Carroll, 3rd Assistant Chief 516 465 4135 mcarroll@gardencityny.net

For information about joining the Garden City Volunteer Fire

Ensure you test your smoke and carbon monoxide detector each month. For information on fire safety and how to join the department, visit www.gcfdny.com

NEW LOCATION!

4177 Austin Blvd., Island Park, NY 11558

Glass Window Repairs 4177 Austin Blvd., Island Park, NY 11558

Residential and Commercial

Glass Window Repairs

Window Replacements

• Residential and Commercial Siding

Residential and Commercial

Roofing

Roofing

• Siding

Siding

• Gutters

Siding

Gutters

• Power Washing

Gutters

• Emergency Repairs

Power Washing

Power Washing

Window Replacements

Screen Repair and

Screen Repair and

Replacement

Replacement

Exterior Door

Exterior Door

Replacements

Replacements

Sunrooms and Custom

Glasswork

Sunrooms and Custom

• Glass Window Repairs

Glasswork

Door Closer Repairs

Emergency Repairs

Emergency Repairs

• Window Replacements

Door Closer Repairs

Bulletproof Glass Installation

Bulletproof Glass Installation

• Screen Repair and Replacement

• Exterior Door Replacements

• Sunrooms and Custom Glasswork

• Door Closer Repairs

• Bulletproof Glass Installation

VILLAGE TAX

Taxes Payable

June 1 - First Half / December 1 - Second Half

**1% Discount on Second Half if paid in full in June

Interest and Penalty

5% delinquency charge assessed July 2 for the first half tax due, 1% additional charge for each month thereafter, and an additional $1.00 notice fee.

5% delinquency charge assessed January 1 for the second half tax due, 1% additional charge for each month thereafter, and an additional $1.00 notice fee.

For County, Town and School Tax information, please call the Town of Hempstead at (516) 489-5000.

VILLAGE WATER

Water is billed on a quarterly basis. Charges are based on actual consumption. Bills are not estimated. If a meter cannot be read, a minimum charge equal to 2,000 cubic feet of water consumption is billed. The following quarter’s bill will reflect true consumption and adjust billing. Residents selling their home should call for a final reading. Final readings are taken on Wednesdays. Bill will be prepared for pickup or mailing.

New Residents

New residents should call to receive a Resident Change Form, or send written notice advising where to mail water bill.

Contacts:

Tax Billing (516) 465-4156

aciolino@gardencityny.net

Water Billing (516) 465-4158

kmitchell@gardencityny.net

Where to Pay

Village Hall Business Office (1st Floor of Village Hall) 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530

As a sophomore in college, Mollie discovered a mole on her thigh. In the following six months she underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation was created in her memory.

CENTRAL

PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Officers

President: Evelyn Fasano

Vice President: Catherine Cooke

Treasurer: Mary Beth Tully

Secretary: Gary Kahn

Directors

Peter Clarke, Pat DiMattia, Glen Egor, Robert Foxen, Sam Myers, Louis Minuto, Rosario Parlanti, Suzanne Rueck, George Salem, Patty Siler, Richard Silver, Jane Simpson, Tracey Williams

Student Ambassadors

Phoebe Cooke

Purpose

The Garden City Central Property Owners Association (CPOA) is a civic organization that represents the residents of the Central section of the Village in the governmental structure established by the Community Agreement of 1919. The Central section is geographically defined to include residents west from Franklin Avenue and east from Rockaway Avenue and extends north to south in accordance with the village boundaries. The mission of the CPOA is to provide a forum for Central section residents to hear issues directly affecting the village from the central section trustees and various board and committee members. Central section residents can bring concerns or issues to the attention of the CPOA Board and their respective trustees in order to obtain assistance in resolving those issues.

Contact

• Instagram: @gardencitycpoa

• Facebook: Garden City Central Property Owners Association

• Website: gccpoa.org

• Email: gccpoa.ny@gmail.com

Contact information is on website gccpoa.org or email gccpoa.ny@gmail.com

EASTERN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Contact

www.gcepoa.org

Facebook: @GardenCityEPOA

Twitter: @GC_EPOA

Instagram: @GC_EPOA

Venmo: @GCEPOA

Officers

President: June Michalak

Vice President: Steve Ilardi

Corporate Secretary: Ralph Healey

Corresponding Secretary: Joe Moody

Treasurer: Spiro Dorizas

Directors:

Eric Breusch, Donald Byrne, Bruno Cerrone, Grace Chan, Jonathan Cruickshanks, Jon Debrich, Barbara Garry, Christine Mullaney, Michael Nagler, John Pittoni, Shane Pomeroy, Robert Schoelle Jr., Bill Sweeney, Juliet Acquavito

Purpose

As a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, the civic mission of the EPOA is to promote the property interests of the residents of the Eastern section of the Village of Garden City, to work with the Village Trustees and other Property Owners’ Associations to uphold the Community Agreement and share common concerns, and to serve as a civic association for residents of the East.

ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

About

The Garden City Estates Property Owners Association (Estates POA) is a non-profit civic organization established with the mission to promote resident engagement and enhance the quality of life of all residents of Garden City. We aim to foster a sense of community among the residents of Garden City by organizing events and activities that bring people together. Our team is made up of dedicated village residents who are passionate about making Garden City a better place to live in. We believe that together, we can keep Garden City a vibrant and thriving community. All residents of the Estates section of Garden City are welcome to join — click Join/ Renew on our website.

Contact Information

Website: www.gcestates.org

Email: gcestates@gmail.com

Officers

President: John Reilly

Vice President: Eileen Read

Treasurer: Richard Catalano

Directors

John Reilly, Eileen Read, Richard Catalano, Danette Ceriano Brunelli, John Chiara, Kristin Griffin, Michele Harrington, Michael Maguire, Daniel Rothschild, Debbie Sweeney

Village Trustees

Michele Harrington

Jessica Tai

School Board of Education Trustee

Debra Cupani

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WESTERN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Contact P.O. Box 7976, Garden City, NY 11530-7976. Website: www.gcwpoa.com; Instagram: gardencitywpoa

Email: ravernice26@gmail.com.

Officers

President: RoseAnn Vernice

Treasurer: Nicholas Vernice

Secretary: Chris DelliCarpini

Directors:

Steve Costello, Chris DelliCarpini, William Duckfield, Patty Knap, Anna Surrett, Nicholas Vernice

Student Ambassadors:

Jessica Duckfield, Ruby Murphy, Caroline Preston, Gavin Rodgers

Purpose

To encourage better upkeep of the community, secure adequate police and fire protection, maintain better roads and lighting, promote harmony,

friendliness and friendship among neighbors.

The WPOA looks to remain our residents’ link to Village government, continuing a working relationship with Village trustees, administrators and staff and bringing residents’ questions and concerns to the appropriate village employees and departments.

The WPOA participates in the POA Student Ambassador program, involving junior and senior high school students interested in learning about Village government and the role of residents. Students who would like to be involved in the program are encouraged to contact President Vernice at ravernice26@gmail.com.

Since 2002, the WPOA has sponsored scholarships for Garden City High School graduating seniors. From time to time during the year, the WPOA hosts Meet & Greets and Membership events for Western section residents, including 50/50 raffles, and organizes trips to sporting events. In December, we host the West End Tree Lighting at the park in the New Hyde Park Road Business District.

Upcoming Events

December 12: Annual Tree Lighting, West End Business District at New Hyde Park and Plattsdale Roads, 6–7 p.m.

January 20: Resident Electors’ Meeting7:30 p.m., Senior Center

Cathedral of the Incarnation

Episcopal Church

Seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Long Island

50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City NY 11530 (516) 746-2955

Website: www.incarnationgc.org

The Right Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island; The Very Reverend Michael T. Sniffen, Dean SERVICES:

Saturdays

5 p.m. at the Incarnation Chapel: 252 Rushmore Place, Carle Place (former St. Mary’s)

Sundays:

8 a.m.: Traditional Mass in person in Cathedral. 9:15 a.m.: Cathedral For Kids in person 11:15 a.m.: Choral Mass, in person or online.

Weekdays:

12:00 p.m. at Mercer Chapel of the Good Sheperd

Christ Episcopal Church EPISCOPAL

A Chapel of the Cathedral of the Incarnation

33 Jefferson St., Garden City NY 11530 (516) 775-2626

Website: www.christchurchgc.org

Served by the Clergy of the Cathedral of the Incarnation Home of Garden Manor Nursery School Website: www.gmns.org (516) 775-2626

Church of St. Anne ROMAN CATHOLIC

35 Dartmouth St., Garden City NY 11530 516-352-5904

Website: www.stannesgc.org

Pastor:

Msgr. Thomas Harold

Associate Pastors: Fr. Steven Hannafin

Fr. Joseph Catafago

SERVICES

SATURDAY

8:30 a.m.& 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY

7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m. Family Mass (in St. Francis Center), 10:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

MONDAY - FRIDAY

7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.

EVE OF HOLY DAY 5:00 p.m.,

HOLY DAY

7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

The Church of St. Joseph ROMAN CATHOLIC

130 Fifth Street, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 747-3535

Website: www.stjosephchurchgc.org

Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski

Pastor

Rev. Joseph Lobo

Parochial Vicar

Reverend Hilary Nwajagu, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Matthew Brown, In Residence

John J. McKenna, Deacon MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAYS

8:30 a.m., Vigil Mass 5 p.m.

SUNDAYS

Church: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 5 p.m.

Auditorium: 11 a.m.(September – June)

WEEKDAY MASS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:30 a.m.& 12:15 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration Fridays 1 - 3 p.m.

Nocturnal Adoration First Fridays 9 - 10 p.m.

NOVENA MASS

Monday 8 p.m.

(In the Convent Chapel)

Garden City Community Church

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

245 Stewart Ave., Garden City NY 11530 (516) 746-1700

Website: www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org

PASTORAL TEAM:

George Bashian, Licensed Minister Frank Crosio, Music Minister

SERVICES: Worship Services

Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary (Holy Communion every First Sunday of the month) in-person or livestream online Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer in the Chapel Lenten, Easter & Advent Services (Christmas Pageant)

Events, Activities, & Programs

Sunday Church School, Confirmation Class, Youth Group, Summer Youth Mission Trip, Adult Programs, Musical Ensembles, Christmas Candlelight Concert, Men’s Saturday Breakfast,

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Americana Fair, Outreach Service Projects, AA Meetings, Vacation Bible School

GCCC Nursery School

Email: gcccnursery@gmail.com (516) 746-1756

We are an Open and Affirming Congregation. No matter who you are or where you are in your journey in life, you are welcome here!

Garden City Jewish Center REFORM JUDAISM

168 Nassau Blvd., Garden City NY 11530 (516) 248-9180

Website: www.gardencityjewishcenter.org

Email: info@gardencityjewishcenter.org

Rabbi Stephen Wise Goodman President: Lee Korn

SERVICES

FRIDAY

Shabbat Services: 7:30 p.m. (In-person and via Zoom)

SATURDAY

Torah Study: 11 a.m. (Via Zoom)

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services scheduled throughout the year

SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERVICES

High Holidays, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Purim

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (Grades 1–Bar/Bat Mitzvah)

8:50 a.m.to 10:50 a.m.every Sunday during the school year

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection LUTHERAN

420 Stewart Ave, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 746-4426

Pastor: Jeff Browning

SERVICES

SUNDAYS

In Person: 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m.; Online: 9:45 a.m.or later

SATURDAYS

Contemporary Worship: 5:30 p.m.

The Presbyterian Church in Garden City

PRESBYTERIAN, REFORMED TRADITION

91 Chester Ave, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 354-1848

Website: www.presbyterianchurchgardencityny.com

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau UNITARIAN

223 Stewart Ave., Garden City NY 11530 (516) 248-8855

Minister: Rev. Petra Thombs SUNDAY WORSHIP 11 a.m.

The

Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island ETHICAL HUMANISM

38 Old Country Rd., Garden City NY 11530 (516) 741-7304

Dr. Richard Koral, Leader

Richard DiCecio, President

Dr. Arthur Dobrin, Leader Emeritus SUNDAY MEETINGS 11 a.m.

Congregants at the Garden City Jewish Center celebrated the week of Purim this past March with, among many other things, a hamantaschen baking session. Hamantaschen are triangle-shaped cookies that have filling in the middle, usually fruit jam or poppy seed paste, and are made to mockingly resemble the ears of Haman, an advisor to an evil Biblical king who attempted to wipe out the Jewish people.

8:30 am & 12:15 pm

Monday Novena Mass: 8:00 pm

(In the Convent Chapel)

The Cathedral of the Incarnation held its Moondance Gala on May 2, 2025, as part of Museum of the Moon, a two-month, in-residence art exhibition featuring a 20-foot tall, realistic rendering of the moon designed by artist Luke Jerram. Special lights were installed in the Cathedral’s ceiling vaults to create the appearance of a starry night sky, giving guests an unforgettable visual experience.

• MUSEUMS

African American Museum of Nassau County

110 North Franklin St, Hempstead, NY 11530

(516) 572-0730

A centerpiece of African American history and culture on Long Island since 1970, this museum, centrally located in Hempstead, offers a rotating series of exhibits showcasing local and national African-American artists.

The museum also holds numerous community-based events, including celebrations of Black History Month and the lives of historical figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X, along with educational programs.

In addition, the museum houses the African Atlantic Genealogy Society, Inc., which provides workshops and individual research instruction into family genealogy, as well as the E-Learning Program, providing instruction for visitors of all ages in how to conduct research.

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 572-4111

Explore over 150,000 square feet featuring 75 air and spacecraft from a hot air balloon to an actual Apollo Lunar Module and learn about Long Island’s role and it is called the Cradle of Aviation. Eight exhibit galleries are in chronological order and throughout the museum volunteer

docents are there to share their aerospace experience. There are over 30 hands-on exhibits, a half dozen cockpits to climb into and many short films through-out the exhibits.

Long Island Children’s Museum

11 Davis Ave., Garden City NY 11530

516-224-5800

The Long Island Children’s Museum offers 14 interactive exhibits plus live theater, art spaces and daily activities to provide hours of discovery for children of all ages.

The Francis X. Pendl Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center

1 Davis Ave., Garden City NY 11530

516-572-3867

The Nassau County Firefighters Museum is a place to learn all about fire safety while having fun!

Visitors are taken step-by-step through a working fire, from alarm activation and emergency call to the “knocking down” of flames at the scene. The Museum’s exhibits also trace the evolution of fire service equipment, gear and apparatus. See real horse drawn fire engines, a SIlsby steamer and even “drive” a 1934 Mack fire engine.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Saturdays

5:00pm The Incarnation Chapel Vigil Mass for Sunday Mass followed by a simple meal

252 Rushmore Place, Carle Place (former St. Mary’s)

Sundays

8:00am Traditional Mass 9:15am Cathedral for Kids!

(A service for the young and young at heart)

11:15am Choral Mass

Weekdays

12:00pm Mass, Tuesday through Thursday; Wednesday’s service includes healing prayers

6:30pm Mondays: Meditation and Contemplative Prayer online via Zoom

Meditation and Contemplative Prayer

Practicing the Presence of God

Mondays at 6:30pm Online via Zoom

This weekly session includes a guided meditation based on ancient monastic prayer practices, time for intercession, silence, and beautiful ancient chants. The link to join can be found at spiritualimagination.org/events.

SPRITUAL GROWTH

Dean’s Forum

Sundays at 10:15am in the Mercer School of Theology

The Dean’s Forum features presentations and conversations on the themes of spiritual development, religious study and our common life of faith.

Fellowship in Faith for Families

Sundays at 10:15am in the Mercer School of Theology

Each week, meets to offer a variety of developmentally appropriate and creative scripture exploration activities for children ages 18 month to 5th grade. Through storytelling, arts and play, children will develop connections with biblical and liturgical stories we hold dear.

Keep up with all of our services, events and ministries by signing up for our eNews here.

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Nassau County Museum of Art

1 Museum Dr. Roslyn NY 11576 (516) 484-9338

The Nassau County Museum of Art is located 20 miles east of New York City on the former Frick “Clayton” Estate, a 145-acre property in Roslyn Harbor in the heart of Long Island’s Gold Coast.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration

1303 Round Swamp Road

Old Bethpage NY 11804 (516) 572-8409

The Old Bethpage Village Restoration is a 209-acre recreated living museum village in Old Bethpage, New York. The village opened in 1970 with dozens of historic structures that had been saved from demolition by Nassau County. Costumed actors provide demonstrations of 19th-century life.

Queens County Farm Museum

73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens NY 11004 (718) 347-3276

The Queens County Farm Museum is a New York City Landmark, on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City.

“Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In” GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH

United Church of Christ www.theGCCC.org

245 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530 516-746-1700

Worship Services

Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary (Holy Communion every First Sunday of the month) in-person or livestream online

Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer in the Chapel Lenten, Easter & Advent Services (Christmas Pageant) Events, Activities, & Programs

Sunday Church School, Confirmation Class, Youth Group, Summer Youth Mission Trip, Adult Programs, Musical Ensembles, Christmas Candlelight Concert, Men’s Saturday Breakfast, Americana Fair, Outreach Service Projects, AA Meetings, Vacation Bible School GCCC Nursery School

Email: gcccnursery@gmail.com (516) 746-1756

We are an Open and Affirming Congregation. No matter who you are or where you are in your journey in life, you are welcome here!

Queens County Farm Museum dates back to 1697 and occupies New York City’s largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland. The farm encompasses a 47-acre parcel that is one of the longest continuously farmed sites in New York State. The site includes historic farm buildings, a greenhouse complex, livestock, farm vehicles and implements, planting fields, an orchard, and an herb garden.

ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND

We are a community of caring hearts and thoughtful minds, working to create a better world.

• Ethics-based presentations on important issues of the day, with invited speakers both local and distant • Music, poetry, and quiet reflection to enrich your experience • Seasonal festivals and special programs ALL ARE WELCOME Join our Sunday Meetings at 11:00 a.m.

We are a community that believes in every person’s inherent worth and in working to create a better world through individual and group actions.

To receive our weekly email, contact us: 516-741-7304 • ethicalsociety@gmail.com

Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island 38 Old Country Road, Garden City www.ehsli.org

Create a Caring World

Garden City Middle School’s Italian Club visited Well Seasoned Chef this past May to create and savor their own personal taste of Italy. The students learned how to cook a completely scratch-made Italian meal, which included pesto, hand-rolled fettucini, meatballs, garlic knots, and vanilla gelato

Dana Sievers, Juliet Conway, Manya Goyal, and Jovana Marin of Girl Scout Troop 1187 with one of five pet waste bag dispensers they installed throughout the village as part of their Silver Award project, which encourages residents to pick up after their pets.

Welcome to Resurrection!

We invite you to join us as we experience God's love made real to us every day through the work of Jesus Christ. If you're looking for a church home, consider any of the various opportunities Resurrection offers for you and your family to worship, grow, learn and connect with others.

Worship

Sundays, 8:30, 9:45 & 11am Traditional Worship Services Saturdays, 5:30pm Contemporary Service Sundays, 9:45am Online Worship Service, resgc.org/worship

Please visit our website, updated weekly with online and in-person opportunities as they are available.

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

(516) 478-1000 •

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Dr. Kusum Sinha supt@gcufsd.net (516) 478-1010

Ms. Dana Di Capua dicapuad@gcufsd.net (516) 478-1040

Mrs. Nanine McLaughlin (516) 478-1020

(516) 478-1060

Dr. Alice Bowman (516) 478-1030

• SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES •

Garden City Public Schools

Garden City High School

170 Rockaway Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 478-2000

PRINCIPAL

Mr. Kevin Steingruebner

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Mrs. Amanda Hauser,

Assistant Principal, Grades 9 and 11

Mr. Connor Cohn

Assistant Principal, Grades 10 and 12

Ms. Mandi Stefankiewicz

Assistant Principal, Guidance and PPS

Garden City Middle School 98 Cherry Valley Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 478-3000

INTERIM PRINCIPAL

Edward Escobar

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Dr. Daniel Fasano fanasod@gcufsd.net

Mr. William Marr marrw@gcufsd.net

Elementary Schools

Stratford Avenue School 97 Stratford Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 478-1500

PRINCIPAL

Chris Hartigan Hartiganc@gcufsd.net

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Allison Robb

Stewart School 501 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 478-1400

PRINCIPAL

Ms. Keri Hand Handk@gcufsd.net

ASST. PRINCIPAL

Rachel Lindsey

Primary Schools

Homestead School

2 Homestead Ave,

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Basement

Drywells

Lintel

SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

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Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 478-1700

PRINCIPAL

Suzanne Viscovich viscovichs@gcufsd.net

Hemlock School

78 Bayberry Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 478-1600

PRINCIPAL

Melanie Odone

Odonem@gcufsd.net

Locust School 220 Boylston St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 478-1800

PRINCIPAL

Eileen Velez - Vota VotaE@gcufsd.net

Parochial and Private Schools

Garden City Nursery School

50 Cherry Valley Ave, Garden City, NY 11530

ric’s Italian Bistro

(516) 481-7765 office@gcns.org www.gcns.org

On Facebook under Garden City Nursery School

Garden Manor Nursery School at Christ Episcopal Church 33 Jefferson St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 775-2626 pat@christchurchgc.org www.gardenmanornurseryschool.org

Garden City Community Church Nursery School 245 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 746-1700 www.gcccnurseryschool.com

The Lutheran Preschool 420 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 746-4426

office@resgc.org

Stepping Stones Preschool and Childcare 223 Stewart Ave Garden City (516) 709-1781 www.steppingstonesschools.com

St. Anne’s School (PreK–8) 25 Dartmouth St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 352-1205 www.stannesgcschool.org

PRINCIPAL

Dr. Thomas Fasano

St. Joseph’s School (N–8) 450 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 747-2730 www.st-josephschool.com

PRINCIPAL

Marcela Chavez

Waldorf School (N–12) 225 Cambridge Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 742-3434

info@waldorfgarden.org www.waldorfgarden.org

FACULTY CHAIR

Deirdre Somers

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Paul Schnabel

Sacred Heart Academy (9–12) 47 Cathedral Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 483-7383

sha@sacredheartacademyli.org

PRINCIPAL

Maria Hecht

Colleges and Universities

Adelphi University 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 1-800-ADELPHI adelphi.edu

INTERIM

Christopher Storm, Jr., PhD

Community College 1 Education Dr, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 572-7501 ncc.edu

Dr. Maria Conzatti

Hofstra University 1000 Fulton Ave., Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 463-6600 Hofstra.edu

PRESIDENT

Dr. Susan Poser

HORT

HORT ICULT UR

BY SUZIE ALVEY, FORMER VILLAGE HISTORIAN

Garden City has been an unofficial “Tree City” from the beginning.

Garden City’s trees had their inception in Flushing. Prince’s of Queens was a famous nursery for several reasons: it was the first nursery that was commercial in the Colonies, (founded circa 1732) a full fifty years before the United States was formed. Also, President George Washington and Alexander Hamilton bought trees there. The Prince Nursery and Linnaean Nursery (a subsidiary) had 250 acres of tree stock that was from around the world. Most people back then preferred English gardens, so most of its inventory was from England, but also from France and as far away as Japan. It provided a variety of shade and ornamental trees and shrubs to buyers, as well as flowers.

The Hempstead Plains, the future site

Greenridge Avenue and Hathaway Drive - 2011

of Garden City was treeless. Alexander Turney Stewart, the founder of our village wanted to obtain foliage. He bought out the 130-year-old Prince Nurseries. He and his staff had 30,000 trees hauled here. Many were rare trees from Europe with some trunks as large as three feet in circumference. Garden City was starting to look like a “garden city” as Stewart had one hundred varieties of trees planted along the streets. They included oaks, lindens, beeches, magnolias, maples, ginkgoes and elms. To plant the trees many men and machines had to plough the tough, thick grasses to get down to the sandy, loamy soil, but within fifteen years Garden City was a pretty, shaded village.

The biggest problem for trees? Horses that were tied to the trees pulled on them, causing damage.

After the Stewarts passed away, the Garden City Company had a nursery on Cathedral Avenue between First and

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BY SUZIE ALVEY, FORMER VILLAGE HISTORIAN

Garden City has been an unofficial “Tree City” from the beginning.

Garden City’s trees had their inception in Flushing. Prince’s of Queens was a famous nursery for several reasons: it was the first nursery that was commercial in the Colonies, (founded circa 1732) a full fifty years before the United States was formed. Also, President George Washington and Alexander Hamilton bought trees there. The Prince Nursery and Linnaean Nursery (a subsidiary) had 250 acres of tree stock that was from around the world. Most people back then preferred English gardens, so most of its inventory was from England, but also from France and as far away as Japan. It provided a variety of shade and ornamental trees and shrubs to buyers, as well as flowers.

The Hempstead Plains, the future site

Greenridge Avenue and Hathaway Drive - 2011

of Garden City was treeless. Alexander Turney Stewart, the founder of our village wanted to obtain foliage. He bought out the 130-year-old Prince Nurseries. He and his staff had 30,000 trees hauled here. Many were rare trees from Europe with some trunks as large as three feet in circumference. Garden City was starting to look like a “garden city” as Stewart had one hundred varieties of trees planted along the streets. They included oaks, lindens, beeches, magnolias, maples, ginkgoes and elms. To plant the trees many men and machines had to plough the tough, thick grasses to get down to the sandy, loamy soil, but within fifteen years Garden City was a pretty, shaded village.

The biggest problem for trees? Horses that were tied to the trees pulled on them, causing damage.

After the Stewarts passed away, the Garden City Company had a nursery on Cathedral Avenue between First and

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Garden City Department of Recreation

Community Park

Cambridge Ave. and Cherry Valley Ave. (516) 483-2525

• 90 foot baseball field

• (2) 60 foot baseball / softball fields

• Skinned baseball / softball field that converts to 60 or 70 foot bases

• Full sized soccer field

• Roller hockey rink

• 18 hole miniature golf course

• Playground and swings

• Recreation Clubhouse

• Snack Bar stand

• 4 Har-Tru indoor tennis courts (sides open during warm weather months)

• 4 R.J. Reilly aluminum platform tennis courts

• Garden City Pool

Edgemere Park

Edgemere Rd. and Yale St. (516) 755-9316

• Baseball/softball field

• 2 basketball courts

• Tennis court

• 2 pickleball courts

• Bocci court

• Horseshoe pit

• Playground equipment

• Comfort station

Garden City Pool

Cherry Valley Ave. (516) 465-4072

Open from June – Labor Day for Village members only

• Bathhouse

• Children’s pool

• Indoor dining area

• Lap pool

• Olympic-sized pool with two water slides

• Picnic area

• Snack bar

The Senior Center

Eleventh Street and Golf Club Lane (516) 385-8006

• Bocce court

• Card rooms

• Meeting rooms, large and small

• Outside lawn areas

• Picnic area

• Pool room Grove Park Grove Street and Poplar Street (516) 746-9816

• Baseball/softball field

• 3 basketball courts

• 2 tennis courts

• 2 soccer/flag football fields

• Playground equipment

• Picnic area

• Comfort station

Hemlock Park Mulberry Avenue and Maple Street (516) 746-9782

• Baseball/softball field

• 2 basketball courts

• Tennis court

• 2 pickleball courts

• Athletic field

• Playground equipment

• Comfort station

Nassau Haven Park

Colonial Ave. at Hudson Rd. (516) 354-9862

• Baseball/softball field

• 2 tee ball fields

• Basketball court

• Tennis court

• Athletic field

• Soccer/flag football field

• Playground equipment

• Comfort station

St. Paul’s Recreation Complex

295 Stewart Ave. (516) 742-4905

• St. Paul’s Field House

• Cluett Hall

• 30 acres of beautiful parkland

• 1 90-foot baseball field

• 8 pre-kindergarten – Division 1 soccer clinic fields

• Lacrosse fields*

• Soccer fields*

*(Amount of soccer and lacrosse fields vary according to season and events)

• Open green areas for various sports and activities

• Deluxe playground area with a gazebo

• Comfort station equipped with restrooms

• Parking area with handicapped parking available

Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s Recreation Complex

• Indoor track

• Cultural and performing arts center

• Women’s and men’s locker room and restrooms

• Multifunctional St. Paul’s Field House with 4 full sized basketball courts

Stewart Field

Stewart Ave. (next to Stewart School) (516) 746-9116

• Baseball/Softball fields (4)

• Comfort station

• Lacrosse/Football field (seasonal)

• Snack bar

Tullamore Park

Tullamore Rd. at Somerset Ave. (516) 746-9874

• Baseball/softball field

• 2 basketball courts

• Tennis court

• Athletic field

• Playground equipment

• Comfort station

Town of Hempstead

Echo Park Indoor Pool

399 Nassau Blvd, West Hempstead Office: (516) 483-1616

This exciting indoor pool and fitness complex is open to all town residents seven days a week, year-round. The facility includes a diving tank, men’s and women’s sauna and weight rooms and lockers. The complex is also the location of year-round aquatic, physical fitness and cultural arts programs. Echo Park’s administration office is located on the second floor. This facility is open to Town of Hempstead residents only.

Newbridge Arena Indoor Ice Rink Arena

2600 S. Newbridge Rd, Bellmore (516) 809-7147

info@newbridgearena.com

Newbridge Arena offers year-round ice skat-

ing fun for the entire family. During public skating sessions, the arena offers birthday parties, ice skate rentals, a snack bar, and a full-service pro shop. Youth group, scout troop, and charter discounts are available by calling (516) 783-6181. Ice skating instruction, from beginner to freestyle, and hockey lessons are taught as well. Freestyle skating is taught by the premier professional coaches on Long Island. Private lessons are available for both figure and hockey skaters. Hockey programs include clinics for beginners through advanced players and leagues for ages 5 to 17. Call the rink office for information. Visit the Newbridge Arena website for the public skating schedule, information on skating lessons, hockey clinics, and recreational hockey league. All program dates, times, and fees are subject to change. Visit the Pro Shop at Newbridge Arena for all of your hockey and figure skating needs, which specializes in custom fittings and sharpening. Call (516) 809-7147 for information.

Nassau County

Eisenhower Park

Merrick and Stewart Aves. East Meadow, NY Phone: (516) 572-0347

Golf Course: (516) 572-0327

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WINDSOR COMMERCIAL

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ATHLETICS/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

14 lighted tennis courts and 2 pickleball courts, near Parking Fields No. 2 and 4. For information during summer, call 572-0347.

Long Island’s premier Northwell Health Ice Center consists of two indoor, NHL-sized skating rinks, as well as one outdoor rink.

Athletic fields, several lighted for night play, include 14 ballfields, 2 cricket fields and two football fields.

The park’s world-class Nassau County Aquatic Center includes a fitness center (Leisure Pass and fee required).

There is one full-court basketball court, outfitted with new fiberglass backboards, located on the Hempstead Turnpike.

Garden City Post Office

600 Franklin Ave, Garden City NY 11530

(516) 747-2201

FedEx Office Print and Ship Center 581 Stewart Ave, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 222-9352

The UPS Store 734 Franklin Ave, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 741-6245

Roosevelt Field

630 Old Country Road

Garden City NY 11530 (516) 742-8000

The Gallery at Westbury Plaza 900 Old Country Road

Garden City NY 11530 (203) 635-5560

Garden City

Hempstead Branch, Fare Zone 4 7th St. between Hilton and Cathedral Aves.

Mileage to Penn Station

18.4 miles

Accessibility

No elevator at station

Accessibility Ramp - Yes

Ticket Machines

Ticket machines are located against a column just east of the station building.

Ticket Office Hours

None

Waiting Room Hours

Weekdays: 4:30 a.m.– 8:30 p.m.

Weekends: 6 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Nassau Boulevard

Hempstead Branch, Fare Zone 4

Nassau Blvd. and South Ave., 4 blocks south of Stewart Ave.

Mileage to Penn Station 17.3 miles

Accessibility

No elevator at station

Accessibility Ramp - Yes

Ticket Machines

A ticket machine is located on the westbound side near the station building.

Ticket Office Hours

None

Waiting Room Hours

Weekdays: 5:00 a.m.– 8:30 p.m.

Country Life Press

Hempstead Branch, Fare Zone 4 Intersection of Damson and Saint James St.

Mileage to Penn Station 19.0 miles

Accessibility

No elevator at station

Accessibility Ramp - Yes

Ticket Machines:

Ticket machines are located in a kiosk near the west end of the station platform. The machines are this station sell only one-way and round-trip tickets.

Ticket Office Hours

None Waiting Room Hours:

None

• LONG ISLAND RAILROAD STATIONS •

Merillon Avenue

Port Jefferson Branch, Fare Zone 4

Nassau Blvd. and Merillon Ave, just south of Jericho Tpke. (Route 25)

Mileage to Penn Station

17.3 miles

Accessibility:

Elevator - yes

Accessibility ramp - yes

Ticket Machine:

Ticket machines are located at the east end of the westbound platform, at ground level.

Ticket Office Hours

None

Waiting Room Hours

None

Stewart Manor

New Hyde Park Rd. and Manor Rd, south of Stewart Ave., North of Plaza Rd.

Mileage to Penn Station

16.3 miles

Accessibility:

Elevator - no

Accessibility Ramp - Yes

Ticket machines are located at street level against the east side of the station building.

Ticket Office Hours: None

Waiting Room Hours:

Weekdays: 4:30 a.m.– 7:00 p.m.

Weekends: 6 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Mineola

Port Jefferson Branch, Fare Zone 4 Front St. and Mineola Blvd., one block north of Old Country Rd.

Mileage to Penn Station

18.6 miles

Accessibility

Elevators available, between platform, overpass and garage levels

Accessibility Ramp - Yes

Ticket Machines:

Ticket machines are located on the north and south sides as well as on the overpass to the Mineola Intermodal Center.

Ticket Office Hours

Weekdays only: 5:45 a.m.– 4:45 p.m. (Closed 1-1:30 p.m.)

Waiting Room Hours

Weekdays only: 5 a.m.– 9 p.m.

Weekends: 6 a.m.– 7 p.m.

New Hyde Park

New Hyde Park Road and 2nd Avenue, just South of Jericho Turnpike (Route 25).

We’re celebrating our 96 th season!

The Long Island Choral Society was founded in Garden City in 1929 and has been a dynamic part of our community for 96 years.

www.lics.org

Upcoming concerts:

Upcoming concerts: Handel’s Messiah in December and Schubert Mass in G, and more, in May.

Mileage to Penn Station

16.2 miles

Accessibility

No elevator at station

Accessibility Ramp - Yes

Ticket Machines

Ticket machines are located at street level, west of the station building near Herkomer St..

Ticket Office Hours

Waiting Room Hours: Weekdays: 5 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Weekends: Closed

Want to sing with us? We welcome new voices.

Want to sing with us? We welcome new voices.

Visit our website for concert info, tickets and for audition dates.

Visit our website for concert info, tickets and for audition dates.

NYU Langone Hospital 259 First St, Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 663-0333

Mercy Hospital 1000 N. Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 705-2525

St. Francis Hospital 100 Port Washington Blvd. Roslyn, NY 11576 (516) 562-6000

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Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 632-3000

North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 (516) 562-0100

Nassau University Medical Center 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554 (516) 572-0123

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS •

GAR D EN CITY PTA

Together, we can achieve great

Who We Are

Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children and youth. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together fosters positive change in our schools and within our community. Together, we are a

things.

powerful voice for all our children and youth, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become long-standing traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools.

GROUPS

GAR D EN CITY PTA

Our members

Officers

President: Chrisann Newransky

President-Elect: Kristen Whitaker

Executive Vice President: Stephanie Buttrill

Vice President Legislation: Joy Jankunas

Vice President Curriculum: Gina Kline

Vice President Communications: Jennifer Virzera

Secretary: Zeynep Vitale

Treasurer: Elise Chamberlain

Immediate Past President: Elizabeth Cendan

School Directors

High School: Donna Kraus

Middle School: Tara Kelly

Stewart: Ali Calame

Stratford: Yasmine Iliya Clark

Hemlock: Meredith Liddle

Homestead: Hana Noble

Locust: Lauren Ryan

Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

Website: www.gardencitypta.org

To Get Real Time InformationTurn on Notifications

Facebook: Facebook.com/GardenCityPTA

Instagram: Instagram.com/GardenCityPTA

X/Twitter: X.com/GardenCityPTA

Join the conversation and invite your friends. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA.

Garden City Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA)

Executive Board

Co-president: Shanna Maier

Co-president: Kiersten Cooke

Secretary: Jaime Donovan

Treasurer: Lynda Vaillant

VP of Membership and Social Media: Anna Stankewiecz

VP of Fundraising: Sivan Chapman

Occupational and Physical Therapy Liaison: Rebecca Gallaro

Contact

president@gcsepta.org www.gcsepta.org

Purpose

The Garden City Special Education Parent Teacher Association (GC SEPTA) brings together parents, teachers, learning specialists and professionals with an interest in the special education of children. We share a commitment to provide all students with a high quality education. All members of the community are welcome to join us in supporting this vision.

Garden City Friends of Music Contact

Email: info@gcfriendsofmusic.org

Address: PO Box 211, Garden City, NY 11530

Facebook: @gcfriendsofmusic

Twitter: @gardencityfom

Friends of Music Mission Statement

Garden City Friends of Music (GCFoM) advocates, promotes, and supports music education for all Garden City students.

We aim to:

• Advocate for music education in the school district

• Support inclusive music education programs at all levels by raising revenue to provide state-ofthe-art music programs

• Provide financial assistance to families to rent instruments, and to fund school-sponsored musical events and field trips

• Purchase musical instruments and other equipment for student use

• Promote opportunities for our students’ to share their musical talents with the Garden City community

The Friends of the Garden City Public Library, established in 1952, was instrumental in the founding of our library. Its role is to support and further the library’s mission by funding services and resources not provided by tax dollars and raising awareness of the library as a vital community center.

Members of the Friends are volunteers who serve without compensation. Monies are raised primarily through an annual appeal letter, daily sales of donated books in a Friends area near the circulation desk, two full-day book sales/auctions each year, and occasional smaller book sales.

Patron-friendly opportunities are explored with the help of the Library Director and librarians. Currently the Friends funds programs for children, young adults, and adults: lectures, story times and craft activities, science classes, movie programs. Popular Museum passes, which waive entrance fees, include, among others, MoMA, the Frick Collection, the LI Children’s Museum, Old Westbury Gardens, the Intrepid Museum, the Nassau County Museum of Art, the NY Hall of Science, and the Cradle of Aviation.

For the year 2024-2025 the Friends donated over $60,000 to the library for programs, museum passes, movies, furniture, and so much more.

HelptheFriendsSupport theGCPublicLibrary

Without the financial support of the community, the Friends could not continue its work. We must look to YOU to support our work…

• Become a member through your donation. A solicitation letter is sent to all residents annually.

• Shop at our Book Sale area where shelves abound with gently used donated books in every genre for every age group at giveaway prices.

• Support our book sales, auctions, and bake sales which are advertised throughout the year.

• Become a volunteer.

Donations

If you are new to the community, we urge you to take advantage of all the library has to offer and also to become a member of the Friends. To our regular contributors, we extend a sincere thank you. Together we help our library continue its tradition as a dynamic resource for our community. How to donate…

Visit Friends/Membership on the library website

Mail a check to Friends of the GC Public Library, 60 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530

Send a donation through PayPal

60 Seventh Street, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 742-8405 • http://www.gardencitypl.org/

Library

Hours

Monday: 9:30 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

*Sunday 1:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m.

*Mid-September through Mid-June

The Garden City Public Library Trustees, Administration Team and Staff are committed to the Library’s mission to connect people with information. To build curated collections of print, audio-visual media, digital information and streaming content, Library staff carefully chooses materials from patron requests and recommendations, professional sources and peer-reviewed journals. These collections provide reading, research and entertainment for children, teens and adults. There are a vast array of books and magazines to read, music or audiobooks to listen to, movies and television programs to watch, online courses to study, and research databases, reference books and more than a dozen museum passes to bring worlds of knowledge home to Garden City residents. The Library Director, the Operations Director, and the Library Board of Trustees are dedicated to fostering inspiration, imagination and ingenuity among learners of all ages in Garden City.

munity service hours through activities and programs. Also offered are a Summer Reading Club, an annual Chick Incubation program, workshops for babysitting, crafts, STEM programs, movies, gaming programs, holiday events and many other activities. The Teen Room offers teens a Teen Makerspace with crafting materials, a Teen Calming Corner, and a board game and puzzle collection.

The Adult Services Department offers many programs, including art, film and history lectures, cooking, crafts, crocheting and knitting instruction, yoga, chairobics, Italian language classes, getting organized, music and concerts, monthly adult Bingo, book discussions and a Summer Reading Club for adults. Also offered are information programs and outreach programs including Narcan information, defensive driving, and CPR training. Notary Services are available in the Library with an appointment.

The Library has been working with the Village to continue improvements to the building. The masonry and roof project, and the new HVAC project, have been completed; new automatic doors have been installed at the main entrance, and new carpet has been installed through most of the first level and mezzanine. Exterior improvements such as new lighting, concrete work and repaving the parking lot will proceed in 2025.

The Children’s Department has added more popular librarian-led storytimes, as well as music and movement sessions such as A Time for Kids and Tiny Songbirds. STEAM programs are plentiful for children from toddlers to grade 5. Two summer reading clubs challenged children in preschool and grades K-5. Recent special programs included the Dancing Goldens, the Summer Reading Kickoff, and the Halloween Parade.

The Children’s and Young Adult Departments jointly host Tween activities such as games, crafts, and more. The Library as a whole teamed up to provide special events for the summer reading kickoff event, tables at community events, and a week of events for the Ryder Cup, such as mini golf in the Library.

The Young Adult Department provides teens with volunteer opportunities through the Teen Advisory Board and opportunities to earn com-

Your GCPL library materials collections include books, magazines, newspapers, and media including audiobooks, music CDs, DVD television and movies, and video games. Online, your library card gives you access to: streaming movies and television, eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, digital magazines, courses, research databases, online tutoring, and downloadable and streaming music. Technology in the Library includes: WiFi access, Computer Lab, printers, scanner, and wireless printing. In-house training is offered to learn how to use Libby, Flipster, and Hoopla which gives access to downloadable and streaming music, ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and a wide selection of digital magazines. Ask about museum passes that are sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Get a Garden City Public Library card today and check out all the Library has to offer!

Use our online calendar to sign up for programs or museum passes from home. Look for more information on our (soon to be updated) website, and stay connected to all the things happening at the Library! Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter or follow the Library on Facebook (new page – Garden City Public Library – NY) or Instagram (gardencityplny). We hope to see you soon at the Library!

• YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS

Garden City Booster Club

For 90 years, the Garden City Booster Club has been dedicated to supporting the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City schools, promoting good sportsmanship, and fostering ideal citizenship.

Officers

President Drew Carey

Vice President Adam Kohart

Treasurer Matt Prybylski

Social Media Chair Vanessa Schnell Board:

Kristen Cappello, Brandon Wenk, Nick Canner, Kelly Lynch, and Dom Atteritano

Link to Donate: https://www. gardencityboosterclub.org/become-a-booster

Garden City Centennials

CONTACT

gccentennialsoccer@gmail.com www.gccentennialsoccer.org

OFFICERS:

President Rob Malhame Vice-President Dom Atteritano

Treasurer Dennis Lind

Secretary Doug Bohn

GCAA Basketball CONTACT

Nate Coelen natecoelen@hotmail.com

PURPOSE

To annually organize GCAA Intramural Basketball (over 900 participants) and GCAA Travel Basketball (over 200 participants) for boys and girls from kindergarten to 8th grade. INFORMATION www.leaguelineup.com/gcaa

GCAA Baseball and Softball CONTACT

Gardencity.ny.softball@gmail.com

PURPOSE

GCAA Fastpitch Softball is Garden City’s community softball program providing kindergarten through high school youth athletes both recreational level fastpitch softball, as well as more competitive Travel League fastpitch softball. Fall and spring programs are offered and The focus is foremost fun and skill building.

INFORMATION www.leaguelineup.com/gcaa

Garden City Basketball CONTACTS

Officers: Sean Skramko and Lauren Nuss CONTACT

Sean Skramko at (516) 746-9659

PURPOSE

We believe that Garden City Basketball has the vision, professional instructors, volunteers and dedicated coaches, and sets the highest standard for youth basketball in the Village of Garden City. Make sure you choose the right program… Garden City Basketball. The focus of Garden City Basketball is our nationally recognized preK-K-1-2 Clinic. Our greater mission is to provide a wonderful experience for all of our participants so that a love of the lifelong game of basketball will be nurtured and grow.

Garden City Youth Lacrosse

Luxurious - but affordable - packages available in one of our four gorgeous rooms.

Plan your fundraisers, corporate functions, weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, and all special events with us. Several packages to choose from to fit your budget. *Accommodating parties from 25 to 200 guests * The number of guests, subject to change

Available for viewing Mondays and Tuesdays 3:30pm -6:30pm or by appointment. To set up appointment for viewing Call: 516-352-6620 or email: elks@nhpnelks.com

Catering available, or bring your own food, waiter service available Rooms available 7 days a week for your corporate functions

The mission of GC Youth Lacrosse is to serve the residents of Garden City by promoting sports manship and athletic achievement through the exciting game of lacrosse. We are committed to developing the individual and team skills necessary for play, teaching the rules of the game, developing self-respect, respect for fellow players and officials, and respect for the traditions of the game.

Garden City Youth Lacrosse’s primary purpose is to teach and promote the game of lacrosse in a fun, safe and sportsmanlike environment. As a youth organization, GCYL strives to instill the values of sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, fair play and a love of the sport of lacrosse for teammates, coaches and officials; in essence we “Honor the Game”. GCYL believes that sportsmanship is a way of life and will conduct all activities in a manner that will set an example of good sportsmanship and friendly competition for our young players.

CONTACT

Gardencitylaxinfo@gmail.com www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.sap?url=gclaxreg Instagram: @gcyouthlacrosse

Garden City

Spirit

Cheerleading, Kickline, Tumbling for PreK - 11th Grades Recreational and Competitive Programs www.gcspirit.com Instagram: @gcspirit ww.gcspirit.com

• YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS

Instagram: @gcspirit PURPOSE

We are a youth sports organization focused on motivating and inspiring our athletes to find their passion through participation in the sports of cheerleading, kickline and tumbling. These programs build lifelong skills in young people including confidence, athleticism, team work and community spirit. We focus on developing our athletes, building character and training our members in a fun and safe environment where friendships are formed and our athletes are challenged to achieve their goals. We offer game day teams, cheer competition teams, tumbling programs, clinics and camps throughout the year. Let’s go, GC!

CONTACT

Debbie Scattareggia debbie@gcspirit.com, (516) 410-7405

Garden City Thunder Football DIRECTORS

Christian Diez, Brad Hajart Mark Reilly, Dan Sampson CONTACT

Email: GCThunderFB@gmail.com Website: www.GCThunder.com

Instagram: gardencitythunder Facebook: @GardenCityThunder

Garden City Thunder Football is a youth football organization that is open to kids ages 7–11 (typically 2nd through 6th grade) who live in Garden

City or go to school in Garden City. Thunder Football competes against other towns in the Nassau County Youth Football League (NCYFL). The teams are coached by volunteers who teach the boys the fundamentals of football, sportsmanship and how to be good teammates.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thunder Football Registration: April 1, 2026 – May 15, 2026

First Day of of Practice: August 1, 2026

Season: August 1 – Thanksgiving

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Diana O’Neill and Meg Morgan Norris, Co-Presidents, MineolaGarden City Rotary Club

Welcome To Rotary

DID YOU KNOW THAT ROTARY IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST SERVICE ORGANIZATION of business and professional and community leaders with 35,000 clubs throughout the world? Incorporated in 1925, today, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club welcomes as members individual businesses, corporations, schools, houses of worship and Garden City residents.

Mineola-Garden City Rotary holds lunch meetings on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 12:15 through the year in a private dining room at Davenport Press Restaurant in Mineola. Occasional breakfast meetings are held at the Carle Place Diner, Carle Place. Join us!

The Club continues to feature noteworthy speakers from a crosssection of the professions. With its motto, “Service Above Self,” all Rotary Clubs focus on various services which impact their respective communities and beyond. Mineola-Garden City Rotary is celebrating its 100th annivesary in 2025.

For more information, to join Rotary, or register for an event, please contact Diana O’Neill, president, at 516-699-7289 or email mineolagardencityrotaryclub@gmail.com

MINEOLA-GARDEN CITY ROTARY CLUB CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

• ROTACARE: Created by the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club in 1992, RotaCare provides free medical care for those in need.

• GIFT OF LIFE: Provides life-saving cardiac surgery for children around the world who would otherwise not survive.

• POLIO: Has participated in successful efforts to eradicate polio throughout the world.

• SCHOLARSHIPS: Annual scholarships are awarded to a graduating, qualifying senior from both Garden City and Mineola High Schools.

• RYLA: Club supports the Rotary Youth Leadership Program (RYLA), along with the Youth Exchange Program of Rotary District 7255.

• SALVATION ARMY: Rotary volunteers ring the bell each holiday season for contributions towards the Army’s good works.

• GENERAL NEEDS – Helps thousands of Long Island Veterans and their families by providing basic necessities and beyond.

• NEW GROUND – Supports projects such as food drives, student needs in an effort to break the cycle of homelessness on Long Island.

• FOOD/CLOTHING/SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES to benefit New Ground, Faith Mission, The INN and For the Love of Pete’s Pantry, and Book Fairies

• ROTARY FOUNDATION – Supports efforts which provides mini grants to assist Rotary Club projects and supports international charitable and educational programs.

• CAMP PAQUATUCK - Supports this special camp for children with special needs.

• SUPPORTS ANNUAL ALFORD FAMILY THANKSGIVING DAY PROGRAM for homebound senior citizens and those in need.

• INTERACT: Rotary-sponsored service club for young people, ages 14–18. Object: to develop meaningful service projects and leadership skills.

• AWARDS – “Community Service Award” presented annually to deserving individuals or organizations.

• MASK PROJECT: Distributed 10,000 masks to various charitable organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and distributed signs to support first responders... plus other needs as they arise

Rotary is an organization of business, professional and community leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club welcomes to membership individual businesses, corporations, schools, houses of worship and Garden City residents. For information, write to Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, P.O. Box 42, Garden City, NY 11530 or call Diana O’Neill, President at 516-699-7289 or email mineolagardencityrotaryclub@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of Garden City

Garden City Kiwanis Foundation

Helping Everywhere One Child At A Time

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

n Kids To Kamp Kiwanis (Including Military Families)

n Garden City Memorial Day Parade — Free Flags for All

n Victory Games - 600 Burgers & Dogs for Special Needs Athletes

n Supporters of American Legion Veterans Day Ceremonies

n Scholarships to Garden City Senior Graduates

n Sponsors Adelphi Circle K Club and the THIRST Project

n Easter Antique Car Parade — Kiwanis Bunnies & Candy are There!

n Christmas Adopt-A-Family (Meals & Presents for 25 Families)

n Gbarnga Mission, Promoting Literacy in Liberia, Africa

n GCAA Challenger Baseball Cooking for 500 Kids & Families

Join Us For Our World Famous St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Includes 400 of our closest friends & a comedian at the GC Hotel.

We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Location TBA.

For info, contact: Roger Eltringham, Secretary, at (516) 993-3042, or email: rogereltringham@gmail.com

RULE

“Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those that are present.” CIVILITY IS CONTAGIOUS!

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Garden City Wings Hockey Club CONTACT

Email: gardencitywings@gmail.com

Instagram: GCWings

Facebook: Garden City Wings Hockey Club Website: www.gcwings.org

PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

The Wings Hockey Club was founded in 1973.

The purpose is to teach and develop skills in the sport of ice hockey among the youth of Garden City High School and generally encourage amateur hockey in the community.

The program is open to all players in the 6th through 12th grades who live in the Garden City school district. Players must reside in the Garden City school district but may attend private schools.

The club currently participates in the High School Hockey League of Nassau County, Inc. This year it is fielding teams for Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity.

The hockey club is not a Garden City High School or Middle School athletic team. It is a self-funded organization and over the years the TMA has been a generous sponsor of the teams and program.

William Bradford Turner Unit #265

P.O. Box 8, Garden City, NY 11530

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Donna Armieri, Unit 265 Vice President, Membership Chairlady (516) 314-4552

MEETINGS

Please contact Donna Armieri at (516) 314-4552

Devoted to serving the needs of veterans and their families. Encourage and support children and youth in the spirit of scholarship, patriotism and compassion. A veteran, or a person whose spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, parent or grandparent is serving or has served in the Armed Forces is invited to join. Blue Star, Silver Star, and Gold Star Mothers especially are welcome.

Tradition Lacrosse CONTACTS

Kevin Hegarty kevin@traditionlax.org, (516) 724-1540

Tim Goettelmann tim@traditionlax.org (516) 528-7235 https://traditionlax.org/

PURPOSE

Tradition Lacrosse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, managed and led by unpaid community volunteers. These volunteers have successfully led and managed teams in athletics, business, our community and/or the military. The program’s motto, “Choose To Win”, teaches the girls life is about choices. Choose to get the most out of your God given abilities and to help others maximize their abilities.

William Bradford Turner Post American Legion Post #265

P.O. Box 8, Garden City, NY 11530

CONTAC T

Frank A. Tauches, Jr., Commander

Cell: (631) 612-8295

Email: ftauches@gmail.com

MEETINGS

First Wednesday of March–June and September–December, 7:00 p.m. at the Garden City Senior Center 6 Golf Club Lane Garden City, NY 11530

Veterans who have served or currently are serving in the Armed Forces are encouraged to join. We provide information and support for entitlements and benefits. Our Post sponsors and conducts the Village ceremonies for Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Wreaths Across America. We acknowledge the achievements of veterans, public servants, and volunteers of the Village. We encourage service, patriotism and academic achievements of our youth through Scouting, Boys State, school awards, and scholarships.

The Andy Foundation CONTACT

info@theandyfoundation.org

By Kids, For Kids

PURPOSE

Our mission is to help children less fortunate than most.

The Andy Foundation Yard Sale Shop sells gently used, ready for sale donations. It is located at 195 Herricks Rd, Garden City Park 11040. For information or to learn how to donate please call 516-739-1717.

Col.

Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution CONTACT

Heather Zawislak, Chapter Regent Cell: (516) 641-2010; colaaronogdennsdar@gmail.com

PURPOSE

For more than a century, the members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution have dedicated themselves to historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavor.

Learn what DAR does to promote Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism.

Cathedral Scouts

Cub Scout Pack 55

BSA Troop 55

BSA Girl Troop 322

PURPOSE

Cathedral Cub Scout Pack 55 is open to all boys and girls in Kindergarten–5th grade. Our pack currently enjoys the participation of over 60 scouts from throughout the cathedral community. We participate in many fun family events including camping, hiking and the Pinewood Derby. If you have questions or would like to enroll your children, please email GCPack55@gmail.com.

BSA Troop 55 scouts range in age from 11 to 18 years old. We currently have 48 active scouts, two of whom achieved the rank of Eagle Scout this year. For more information or to join, contact Scout Master Russ Fincher at: russfincher1@gmail.com. Congratulations to all our scouts!

Troop 322 has an active and growing group of female Scouts. Scouts BSA is for children between the ages of 10 and not yet 18 years of age. Scouts who have participated in Cub Scouts and earned their Arrow of Light award may join Scouts BSA during 5th grade. Those new to Scouting must complete the 5th grade before joining. Any female youth interested in joining Scouts BSA or getting more information should contact Troop 322 Scoutmaster Sue Lotito at GCTroop322@gmail.com.

Garden City Bird Sanctuary CONTACT:

Email: gcbirdsanctuary@gmail.com

Website: www.gcbirdsanctuary.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brook Brown, President

Evan Sandgren, Executive Vice-President

John W. Cronin, First Vice-President

Annette Seltzer, Secretary

Tim Martens, Treasurer

Anthony Cenzoprano, Director

Jackie Reinhard,, Director

Jean Dippel, Director

Rose Powers, Director

Umberto D’Urso, Director

PURPOSE

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary (GCBS) is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit Nature Preserve. We are located at 182 Tanners Pond Road. This 9 square acre environmental jewel has many activities. To fine out more and to know the latest events, please visit our website at gcbirdsanctuary.com

The Garden City Historical Society CONTACT

The Garden City Historical Society & The A.T. Stewart Exchange Shop 109 Eleventh St, Garden City, NY (516) 746.0090

(Please leave message)

The Historical Society hosts many cultural, educational and entertaining/fundraising events during the year that are open to members and the public: The Student Art Contest and Exhibit in June and the Holiday Market & Village in November, as well as Costume Exhibits from our antique clothing collections, dinner and wine pairings with famous cookbook authors in partnership with Les Dame d’ Escoffier, New York, lectures, concerts, etc.

Event and Membership Information, Tickets, are available on our website (www.tgchs.org), or through the A.T. Stewart Exchange, a consignment and new merchandise store, located in the ground floor of the Historical Society. Follow the A.T. Stewart Exchange on Instagram @ Yellow_House_Exchange. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @ thegardencityhistoricalsociety

MISSION

Turning History into Action

The Garden City Historical Society is an essential community resource that welcomes, celebrates, and advances our community’s history by involvement and education.

Garden City has the largest cluster of historic structures of any community on Long Island. The Historical Society has been an outspoken and active participant in the campaign to save, and repurpose for community use, St. Paul’s School, a masterpiece of High Victorian Gothic architecture on the National Register of Historic Places and built by Cornelia Clinch Stewart in memory of Garden City founder Alexander Turney Stewart.

After the razing of the third Garden City Hotel, which had been designed by McKim, Mead & White and a destination for explorers, politicians, commu-

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nity leaders and visitors from around the world, residents became outraged that local buildings were being torn down. This led to the formation of The Garden City Historical Society in 1975.

The Society actively fundraises and applies for grants to continue to restore its Museum building, which is listed on the National Register.

Thanks to the generous partnership with Vinny Muldoon, of Old World Quality Corp., the historically correct restoration of the entire facade is nearing completion.

The Museum is open for guided tours by appointment.

OFFICERS

Bill Garry, President & Treasurer

Jon Segerdahl, Vice President

A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment & Gift Shop

CONTACT

atstewartexchange@tgchs.org (516) 746-8900

Diane Geyer, Manager

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop is located in the lower level of the Garden City Historical Society’s museum at 109 Eleventh Street. The Exchange sells new, gently used, vintage and antique items, including, but not limited to: costume and fine jewelry, crystal, silver, china, decorative

items, mirrors, lamps, artwork, and small furniture. The shop is open from Monday through Friday from 10am – 4pm; Wednesday until 6pm; Saturday from 12pm – 4pm. Consignments are welcome by appointment only on Monday, and Wednesday through Friday. Please feel free to email photos of possible consignment items to atstewartexchange@tgchs.org

Follow the A.T. Stewart Exchange on Instagram @ Yellow_House_Exchange.

All shop proceeds directly benefit the Garden City Historical Society

FOSTER Foundation (Fighting Osteo Sarcoma Through Everyday Research)

CONTACT

Email: info@fosterfoundation.com

Website: www.fosterfoundation.com

Founder: Stacey Leondis

Ellen Leondis, Joseph Leondis, Tony Leondis, Diana Leondis, John Leondis, Joan Leondis

PURPOSE

To support the research of osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer that primarily affects children by collecting funds and putting them towards promising research projects.

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Support Local Business

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Garden City Foundation

For information about the Garden City Foundation, please email Althea Robinson, Secretary, at althea01robinson@gmail.com or call 516-242-7487.

PURPOSE

The mission of the Garden City Foundation is to provide the annual “Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship” to a deserving Garden City High School senior who best exemplifies the spirit of the Garden City business community by achieving academic success in the area of business. Selection of the recipient is through the Garden City High School Business Education Department.

Garden City Retired Men’s Club

CONTACT

George Salem (248-4553)

PURPOSE

A social club for senior age men. Non-retired men are welcome to join.

Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation

CONTACT

Joseph A. Farkas, Trustee, President jfarkas@metropolitanra.com

OFFICERS

Joseph A. Farkas, Trustee, President

Frank Liantonio, Trustee, Co-Chair (Charitable Events Committee)

Salvatore Ciaravino, Trustee, Chairperson (Membership)

Gary Rufrano, Trustee, Treasurer

Lauren Scarantino, Trustee, Co- Chairperson

CHARITABLE EVENTS COMMITTEE

Tiffany Rufrano, Executive Committee Member

Brad Wolk, Executive Committee Member

Brian Pinnola, Trustee Emeritus/Deceased PURPOSE

Supporting charitable foundations and institutions important to the residents of Garden City

Garden

City Seniors Bridge CONTACT

George Salem (248-4553)

Meets at the Garden City Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Garden City residents age 55 and older are welcome to play.

Garden City Special Police CONTACT

John Koch: JohnK324@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Captain : Dave Carpentier Lt. John Koch

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PURPOSE

The Special Police are volunteers, residents who spend their time and energy to help make Garden City a safer place to live. We are the additional eyes and ears assisting our Police Officers by assistance with traffic and pedestrian control.

HOLA of Garden City CONTACT

holagardencity@yahoo.com

HOLA of Garden City is a non-profit organization founded by a group of Garden City residents who are interested in promoting Hispanic culture and Spanish language in the community.

ACTIVITIES

Kid’s Club, Ladies Night Out, Bunco Night, Christmas Family Party, Summer Family Picnic, Couples Night Out, Fundraising events for GCHS scholarship and other non-profits, and more.

I’m Not Done Yet Foundation CONTACT

Liz Menges efmenges131@gmail.com www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org

OFFICERS

Peter Menges, Liz Menges, Andrew Menges, Emily Menges, Jake Menges

PURPOSE

I’m Not Done Yet helps adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors live their lives as fully as possible.

EVENTS

Blood Drives and Bone Marrow Swabs

Hoops for Hope Challenger Basketball EventGCHS

Kiwanis Club of Garden City

CONTACT

Roger Tltringham

Roger.Eltringham@AssuredPartners.com

SERVICES INCLUDE: Kids to Kamp Kiwanis (Including Military Families)

Garden City Memorial Day Parade

Victory Games

Supporters of American Legion

Veterans Day Ceremonies

Scholarships to Garden City Senior Graduates

Sponsors Adelphi Circle K Club and Thirst Project

Easter Antique Car ParadeKiwanis Bunnies and Candy

Christmas Adopt a Family Gbarnga Mission in Liberia Africa

GCAA Challenger Baseball

Knights of Columbus

St. Joseph - Bishop Baldwin Council No. 15809

130 Fifth St, Garden City, NY 11530

(516) 747-3535

Website: KofC15809.org

Joseph M. Levano, Grand Knight

Stephen J. Hassett, Deputy Grand Knight

Robert Walters, Financial Secretary

Anthony Bennett, Chancellor

Henry V. Wysocki, Treasurer

Paul McDougal, Recorder

SK John M Delany, Advocate

John F Byrne, Warden

David M Donnelly, Jim DuPont, Inside Guards

Joshua Molgano, Michael Mannix, Outside Guards

One Year Trustee ~ John A Mastanduono

Two Year Trustee ~ Robert A Matarazzo

Three Year Trustee ~ Hector F de Marchena

The Knights of Columbus is a global, Catholic fraternal order founded on March 29, 1882 by Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney. Currently, the order stands at more than 2.1 million members.

The St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council No. 15809 of the Knights of Columbus has a membership of more than one hundred and fifteen Catholic men who are dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church and our local and worldwide communities.

We devote our time and energy toward making a difference through acts of charity and service. Our work includes helping our local parish, our parish priests and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, serving the poor, supporting Catholic education and programs for our youth, and promoting many Catholic social causes such a preserving the sanctity of human life.

Long Island Volunteer Center CONTACT: 516-564-5482; info@longislandvolunteercenter.org

DIRECTORS:

Executive Director: Diana O’Neill

Communications Director: Patricia Moynihan, Management Team: Meg Callinan

Teri Resca

Patricia Force Board of Directors: Meg Callinan

Patricia Force

David Okorn

Paul Salerno

Steve Santa Barbara

PURPOSE:

The Long Island Volunteer Center, a nonprofit organization and affiliate of Points of Light, is the regional center for volunteerism on Long Island, providing a central hub for individuals and groups to connect directly with nonprofit organizations, raising the profile of volunteerism in the region, and increasing the number of new volunteers to meet community needs. It engages and mobilizes

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volunteers through its resource and referral system, longislandvolunteercenter.org,

UPCOMING EVENTS:

National Days of Service, President’s Volunteer Service Award Ceremony, Global Volunteer Month

Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club CONTACT

For information about Rotary and membership in the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, write to P.O. Box 42, Garden City, NY 11530; or email Jim Brody, Rotary Club Membership Chair at jtbrady1@ verizon.net or call 516-382-7223

PURPOSE

An international organization, Rotary is the world’s first and largest service organization with members welcomed to attend meetings in countries world-wide.

Celebrating its centennial year, the MineolaGarden City Rotary Club welcomes to membership individual businesses, corporations, schools and houses of worship. Residents are also welcomed to join.

With the theme, “Service Above Self,” among the many services provided by the Club are: RotaCare (created by our Rotary Club in 1992). Our signature project, RotaCare provides free medical services to those in the most need and without insurance. It also

participates in the Gift of Life program which provides lifesaving cardiac surgery for children all over the world. The Club supports the Salvation Army by ringing the bell for donations during the holiday season. The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club also awards scholarships to qualifying Garden City and Mineola graduating high school seniors, and it supports the Rotary Youth Leadership program (RYLA) of Rotary District 7255.

Mobility Impaired Committee CONTACT

Gerry7th@gmail.com

OFFICER

Gerry Kelly PURPOSE

To assist the physically disabled navigate the barriers in and around the Village of Garden City. We have coordinated the needs of our residents to improve playgrounds, access to the GC Pool, bathrooms at GC High School and handicapped parking on 7th Street.

In a recent case, a resident had trouble getting assistance filling up her car when her regular gas station became self serve only. The MIC committee recommended an app fuelService.org where a consumer can call and get an appointment with a local gas station. Calling ahead to smaller local gas

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stations for assistance has also proven successful.

The MIC appreciates all the businesses and residents who run to assist us when we struggle with doors or carrying packages. We are very fortunate to live in this caring community.

Please let us know of any issues for the physically disabled around our village by calling/texting 302-547-0800 or Gerry7th@gmail.com

Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation CONTACT

www.molliesfund.org info@molliesfund.org

OFFICER

Jack Biggane, President

PURPOSE

Our mission is to increase awareness for melanoma prevention, provide information and services on skin cancer detection, and support melanoma patients through education of the latest treatments.

Respect Life Ministry

Church of St. Joseph 130 Fifth Street Garden City, NY 1150 (516) 747-3535

St. Joseph’s Respect Life Ministry was founded in 1973 following the Supreme Court decisions that struck down laws throughout our nation that protected the lives of preborn children. Over the past 49 years, St. Joseph parishioners and friends have participated in many projects and programs including special Masses, prayer vigils and novenas, baby showers and support to maternity homes for expectant mothers. We have hosted noted speakers and participated in many Marches for Life in Washington, D.C. – all in an effort to restore legal protection to the babies and to defend the sanctity of God’s gift of human life from conception to natural passing. Over the course of a calendar year, St. Joseph Respect Life Ministry provides parishioners and Garden City residents with many opportunities to be part of this wonderful culture of life ministry. We invite all to be part of our Respect Life Ministry. During a calendar year, there are many opportunities to join in this most worthy effort to build a Culture of Life in our society.

The Welcoming Club of Garden City CONTACT

For information regarding The Welcoming Club of Garden City clubs, activities, and events, please visit www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org or email us gardencitynewcomers@gmail. com

PURPOSE

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well established women’s organization and one of Garden City’s longest standing traditions. For over 50 years, we have welcomed new families

into the community with our many social activities & events while supporting residents as they build lifelong friendships.

The mission of the club is twofold. First and foremost, we remain rooted in our original mission to welcome and connect the residents of our beautiful community. We also raise awareness and funds for Long Island based charities, specifically partnering this year with the Anchor Program Fund, supporting the recreational programs for Long Island residents with special needs.

William Bradford Turner Post

American

Legion

Post #265

P.O. Box 8

Garden City, NY 11530 CONTACT

Frank A. Tauches, Jr., Commander ftauches@gmail.com

Cell: (631) 612-8295 MEETINGS

First Wednesday of March through June

September through December 7:00 p.m.

Garden City Senior Center 6 Golf Club Lane

Garden City, NY 11530

Veterans who have served or currently are serving in the Armed Forces are encouraged to join. We provide information and support for entitlements and benefits. Our Post conducts the Village ceremonies for Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Wreaths Across America. We further encourage and recognize the achievements of public servants and volunteers, as well as the youth of our Village through Scouting, Boys State and Girls State, as well as their efforts with school awards, and scholarships.

American Legion Auxiliary

William Bradford Turner Unit 265

P.O. Box 8

Garden City, NY 11530

Devoted to serving the needs of veterans and their families. Encourage and support children and youth in the spirit of scholarship, patriotism and compassion. A woman veteran, or a woman whose spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, parent or grandparent is serving or has served in the Armed Forces is invited to join. Blue Star, Silver Star, and Gold Star Mothers especially are welcome.

CONTACT

Donna Armieri, Unit 265 Vice President, Membership Chairlady (516) 314-4552

MEETINGS

Third Tuesday of each month, September through June 11th at the Garden City Senior Center

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

Adelphi Delicatessen

351 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South, NY 11530 (516) 486-8114

Avellino’s Pizzeria

279 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South, NY 11530 (516) 830-4282

BC Bistro

225 Jericho Tpke, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-502-2478

B. K. Sweeney’s Uptown Grille 636 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 746-3075

Bango

919 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 503-3712

Bare Naked Bakery

156 7th St,

Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 306-3800

Baya Bar - Açaí & Smoothie Shop

301 Nassau Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 486-0431

Burger Spot

150 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 746-6100

Cara Mia Restaurant

146 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-730-8177

Chip City 951 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 385-5820

Ciro’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

298 Jericho Tpke, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-775-6237

Coldstone Creamery 984 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 742-3656

Crabtree’s Restaurant

226 Jericho Tpke, Floral Park, NY 11001 (516) 326-7769

Doc O’Grady’s 273 Nassau Blvd. S, Garden City South, NY 11530 (516) 246-9614

Dunkin’

165 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 248-4417

Enzo’s Pizza of Garden City

52 New Hyde Park Rd, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 673-4466

East Rock Coffee 653 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 280-2429

Floral Park Diner

142 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-307-8877

Food For Thought

154 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (914) 758-1985

For Five Coffee

147 7th St, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 271-9100

Garden City Bistro 662 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 747-3696

Garden City Pizza 670 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 294-2929

Greek City Grill

263 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South, NY 11530 (516) 385-8190

Grimaldi’s Pizza 980 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 294-6565

Guac Shop Mexican Grill 160 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 274-3380

Gyro Village

144 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-358-8000

Il Gufo

176 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 248-4836

ITA Kitchen

9 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South, NY 11530 (516) 485-4848

J. Fallon’s Tap Room

136 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-326-8300

Jonathan’s 3000 Jericho Tpke, Garden City Park, NY 11040 (516) 742-7300

Kyuramen x TBAAR 988 Franklin Ave, Garden CityNY (516) 385-8887

Kaji Sushi & Lounge 935 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 500-9510

Kiko Ramen 361 Nassau Blvd S, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 307-9211

King Wok 275 Nassau Blvd S, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 538-9838

Kinha Sushi 910 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 877-0888

La Nonna Bella 660 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 248-0366

Leo’s Tavern 190 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 742-0574

Mann Sarka Asian Bistro & Sushi 230 Jericho Tpke, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-492-5510

Mesita 825 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 464-2288

Misto Pizza 143 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-962-5808

My Three Sons Bagel Café 974 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 280-9210

My Three Sons Bagel Café 88 Covert Ave, Stewart Manor, NY 11530 (516) 437-4447

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My Three Sons Bagel Café

295 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South, NY 11530 (516) 408-9998

Nancy’s Restaurant 255-41 Jericho Tpke, Floral Park, NY 11001 718-343-4616

New York Soup Exchange 945 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 742-7687

Nonna’s Italian Market 27 Covert Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 (516) 326-7400

Novita 860 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 739-7660

Orchid Restaurant

730 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 742-1116

Panera Bread 1140 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 873-2534

Pantano’s Doz Bagels

180 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 307-1111

Pellegrini’s Sandwich Shop/Market 104 Covert Ave, Stewart Manor, NY 11530 (516) 775-8666

Pizzeria G 191 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 231-2311

Plancha 931 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 246-9459

Primehouse Steak & Sushi 910 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 416-4264

Post & Union

157 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-326-8300

Prost Grill & Garten 652 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 427-5656

Red Salt Room

Garden City Hotel

45 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 877-9385

Repeal

55 New Hyde Park Rd, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 328-8326

Revel Restaurant 835 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 246-9111

Rustica Pizzeria 1 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South, NY 11530 (516) 292-2197

Sempre Fame BBQ 374 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-488-7900

Seventh Street Café 126 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 747-7575

Seventh Street Gourmet

100 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 280-3001

Shintaro Asian Bistro 78 Covert Ave, Stewart Manor, NY 11530 (516) 328-6888

Smok-Haus 7 12th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 400-7100

Sparrow Kitchen & Cocktails 829 Franklin Ave, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 475-3211

Starbucks 184 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 741-8295

Sweetgreen 191 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 980-2500

Swing The Teapot 6 Verbena Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-488-2180

Sushi Ya 949 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 873-8818

Tap Room 919 Franklin Ave, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 830-2827

Tatte Bakery & Cafe 910 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 203-8634

TCBY 158 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 741-5132

Taku Restaurant 100A 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 877-9776

The Bagels 17 Nassau Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 485-2082

The French Workshop 191 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 248-6800

The Harrison 86 S. Tyson Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-775-2682

The Well Seasoned Chef Cafe 45 New Hyde Park Rd, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 488-1008

Tony’s Tacos Garden City 118 Seventh St, Garden City NY 11530 (516) 998-1803

Trinity Restaurant 190 Jericho Tpke, Floral Park, NY 11001 (516) 358-5584

Uncle Louie G 661 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 243-9211

Uptown Taco 151 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-502-1456

Villa d’Este Restaurant 186 Jericho Tpke, Floral Park, NY 11001 516-354-1355

Waterzooi

850 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 877-2177

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