July 29, 2026
RE: Tree Inventory Program
Dear Residents,
There are about 700 village trees throughout Russell Gardens that are at the core of what makes our Village standout in its beauty. Recently, we contracted an arborist, Gibney Designs, to examine the health and safety of these trees. The purpose is not only to ensure the trees are healthy and properly maintained, but also to make every effort to ensure the community is safe. As is common with trees after a storm, there may be many fallen branches and limbs throughout the neighborhood. We cannot prevent this from happening; however, we can hopefully limit the number of fallen branches/limbs/trees by ensuring the trees are healthy, and those that pose a safety concern are removed.
Presently, the arborist has examined approximately 8% of the 700 trees. Upon this initial examination, the arborist has recommended the removal of 5 village trees that are either rotted and/or infested without the ability to be "saved". Each homeowner that will be directly impacted, by the removal of a village tree from their property front, will be notified in advance.
The tree evaluation program will be ongoing, with the goal of examining all 700 trees. We have obtained a software program called Treekeeper, which documents and records the status of each of the 700 trees within our village. Furthermore, as trees are removed based on the arborist’s examination, a new tree will be planted at a later date in its place to ensure the beauty of our village is not compromised. We will continue to keep you informed as a community, and especially those homeowners that are directly impacted.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we navigate through the village trees.
Best regards,
Mayor David M. Miller
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Russell Gardens will hold their regular meeting & public hearing on September 3, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at Village Hall, located at 6 Tain Drive, Great Neck, New York.
A public hearing will be held on this date for the adoption of Local Law 4-2026, to amend Russell Gardens Code Chapter 12-27Air Conditioning.
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.
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