Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

Many Residents Opposed to Demolition

On Aug. 19, a large crowd of Long Islanders packed Village Hall to attend a public hearing on the St. Paul’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The overwhelming majority of local residents voiced their opposition regarding the proposed demolition of the historic former boy’s school, which one resident described as “the soul of Garden City.”

In 2009, the village board, as the lead agency and owner of St. Paul’s School, issued a positive declaration requiring the preparation of a DEIS for the proposed demolition of St. Paul’s Main Building and Ellis Hall. To ensure a comprehensive environmental review in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the potential environmental impacts associated with the demolition were evaluated in the DEIS, which was prepared and ultimately accepted by the board of trustees on June 17, 2010.

Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

Governor Paterson Mandates

Ignition Interlock for DWI Offenders

Governor David Paterson recently held a news conference at the Nassau County Police Academy in Massapequa Park to announce a new provision to Leandra’s Law, requiring that all individuals convicted of a DWI, even first time offenders with, or without a child in the vehicle to install an ignition interlock system on any vehicle they operate. The provision went into effect on Sunday, Aug. 15.

This is a triumph for the advocates of ignition interlocks, including the local Long Island chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) who have lobbied tirelessly in Albany to remove it from judicial discretion, an optional condition assigned to those convicted of drunken driving.  

Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

Congratulations to 17-year-old William Slattery of Garden City, who scored as the second finisher overall in Aug. 14 Sands Point Preserve Sprint for the Feinstein Institute 5 Kilometer Run.

Slattery, who finished first overall in the 2009 edition of the Run, tried valiantly to stay with ultimate winner Joe Morris of Farmingdale, but held fast to second place. Morris finished in 17 minutes 14 seconds, and Slattery was only 8 seconds behind him in 17:22.

Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

Children’s Tennis Lessons for the Fall

The Recreation Department will offer tennis lessons to children ages 4 to 18 at the Community Park Tennis Center. The lesson program will start in late September and run through December.

Registration will begin Sept. 10, by mail only. All dates and prices will be listed in an upcoming article or on the website on Sept. 10. Here is a description of the classes offered and the days/times of each level:

Tots Tennis (ages 4 to 5) Tuesday or Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Pee Wee Tennis (ages 5 to 7 years)

The major goal of this program is to introduce young children into the ‘fun and rewarding world’ of tennis. The equipment and size of the playing area are tailored down to a comfortable size for young children. Emphasis is placed on learning basic movement and striking skills. Rackets are provided at this level only. This program is offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 3:30 or 4:30 p.m.; Friday at 3:30 p.m.; and Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.