Mayor’s Report: January 4, 2013

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Mayor’s Report: January 4, 2013

Written by Donald T. Brudie Friday, 04 January 2013 00:00

Best Wishes For A Happy And Healthy New Year

On behalf of myself and the board of trustees, I would like to extend to all village residents a very Happy and Healthy New Year.

Year-End Reminders

The second half of village taxes that were due and payable on Dec. 1, are subject to penalty if payment was not made within a 30-day grace period. This year payments received after Monday, Dec. 31, are subject to penalty. Please return the “second half” bill stub with your payment made payable to the Incorporated Village of Garden City.

Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption. The deadline for applications for Veterans tax exemptions was Dec. 31. Applications cannot be accepted after the close of business on that date.

Holiday Sanitation Schedule - New Year’s Week

Residents are reminded that there was no regular garbage or recycling pickup on New Year’s Day. Also, there was no rubbish pick up on Wednesday, Jan. 2. The holiday week collection is as follows:
Western half of village (West of Rockaway Avenue)
Garbage: Monday and Friday

Rubbish: Thursday

Eastern half of village (East of Rockaway Avenue)

Garbage: Wednesday and Saturday

Rubbish: Thursday

If your recycling day is on a Tuesday, your recycling pick up has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 8.

Board Of Trustees Meeting Schedule

There is only one regularly scheduled board of trustees meeting in January that will be held on Jan. 10.

News

Bugs Bower Lecture

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Friends of the Garden City Public Library will sponsor a free lecture, “Life in the Music Business,” with Garden City resident “Bugs” Bower. The legendary music arranger/producer/publisher will be appearing on Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library at 60 Seventh St. to share excerpts from his new book, Nice Stories about Nice People—highlights from his personal experiences in the music business.

Patience Please, With Impatiens

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

When gardeners begin shopping for spring flowers, they may notice a familiar staple missing: the impatiens.

Impatiens walleriana, which are beloved globally for their wide selection of color and low maintenance, have been affected by a fungus called downy mildew. The fungus first causes tiny spots, then yellowness on the leaves. A few weeks later, all that’s left is the flower’s stem and a frustrated gardener.

Sports

Playing With A Big Stick

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Defense keys successful lacrosse seasons

The boys and girls high school teams are both rolling and have their sights set on a long run in the playoffs. Both team have faced a number of formidable opponents throughout the season and have successfully navigated their schedules. One thing that has been consistent for both teams has been that their defenses have had to stand tall at key times and shut down very active offenses. Both Coach Finnell and Coach Chapman have made sure that the non-league schedules of their teams will ensure that their teams are prepared for whatever the playoffs can throw at them.

After going the full season last year undefeated, the boys team has three blemishes on their record with losses to powerhouses Ward Melville, Manhasset and LaSalle of PA. With a 9-3 record the Trojans are looking to wrap up the number two seed in the playoffs to force a rematch of the Manhasset game in the County finals. The boys have excelled defensively only allowing 4.25 goals against per game. And if you remove those three tough losses the goals against average drops to 3.1.

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Hockey Rink Open

The Recreation and Parks Department’s new roller hockey rink is now open for general public use by Garden City residents during the following days and times:

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. to dark

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. to dark

Thursdays 3:30 p.m. to dark

Saturdays Noon to 6 p.m.

Sundays - Family Skate 3 to 6 p.m.