May 22, 2026
Dear Residents,
Please take notice that last Friday the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Russell Gardens put a temporary roundabout at the intersection of Clent, Merrivale and Wensley, as there has been late night mischief by individuals driving recklessly and causing an unsafe environment for themselves and the residents. The Board of Trustees will hold a Regular Public Meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7PM to discuss future ideas and plans for this new traffic pattern.
Please note that this upcoming Monday, May 25, 2026 Village Hall will be closed and there won't be any garbage collection and the next Wednesday May 27, 2026.
Upcoming Election - Tuesday June 16, 2026 Noon-9PM
Please take notice that the offices and terms to be filled are (1) Village Justice for a four (4) year term and two (2) Trustees for a term of four (4) years each.
The candidates that have been duly nominated in accordance with the provision of the election law are as follows:
Village Justice Vote for one (1)
Edward Goodman
Ronnie Shatzkamer
Trustees vote for two (2)
Lawrence Chaleff
Robin Sherman
Qingtao Zhou
If you are unable to vote in person please fill out an absentee ballot application.
Absentee applications that will require a mailed out ballot must be received by Village Hall located at 6 Tain Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021 at least seven (7) days prior to the election, no later than June 9, 2026.
If you are hand-delivering an absentee ballot application to the Village Clerk (6 Tain Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021) you may do so up until the day before the election, June 15, 2026. Monday to Friday 8AM-3PM.
Tennis Courts will Open for the Season Starting Saturday May 9, 2026
May 8, 2026
Dear Residents,
The Village Tennis Courts will be opening for the season starting tomorrow Saturday May 9, 2026.
Tennis Court Hours Open 9AM Close 8PM
Please note the courts are Closed For Maintenance from 2PM-3PM Daily.
A Few Reminders:
Tennis Courts are for Russell Gardens Residents.
Residents must remain with their guests at all times.
DO NOT USE Courts when they are wet.
No pickleball, bicycles and scooters are permitted on the courts.
Proper attire and tennis sneakers are required.
Sweep courts and lines after your game.
Melissa Mandelbaum
Clerk Treasurer
Inc. Village of Russell Gardens
(516) 482-8246