Garden City defeated South Side, 9-3, in the Nassau Class B boys lacrosse semifinals on Thursday at Hofstra.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City players celebrate a goal against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City midfielder Tim Schmelzinger chases a ball against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City players celebrate a goal against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City players celebrate a goal against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City attacker Sean Dillmeier, center, celebrates his goal against South Side with his teammates during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City goalie Sam Lucchesi protects the net against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City midfielder Tim Schmelzinger, facing, fist bumps his teammates against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City attacker Sean Dillmeier looks on after he scores a goal against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City midfielder Kiernan Gunn and South Side midfielder Tim Leake face off during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

South Side attacker/midfielder Jack Kimmel is guarded by Garden City defender Colin Hart during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City midfielder Tim Schmelzinger, center, celebrates a goal against South Side with his teammates during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City attacker/midfielder Sean Coughlin shoots and scores against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City midfielder Jamie Atkinson controls the ball against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City players celebrate a goal against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City attacker/midfielder Luke Keating looks to pass the ball against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

South Side midfielder James Testa shoots on Garden City goalie Sam Lucchesi during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City players celebrate a goal by defender Phil Puccio against South Side during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

South Side attacker Ryan Langdon looks to pass the ball against Garden City during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City defender Phil Puccio checks South Side attacker Ryan Langdon during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City attacker/midfielder Luke Keating shoots on South Side goalie Chris Aranalde during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

South Side midfielder Joe Hill is guarded by Garden City midfielder Tim Schmelzinger during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City attacker JP Basile, facing, celebrates his goal against South Side with his teammates during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

South Side players celebrate a goal against Garden City during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Garden City defender Phil Puccio checks South Side attacker Ryan Langdon during a Nassau Class B semifinal boys lacrosse game at Shuart Stadium on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

A new poll blames Long Island’s ever-rising cost of living, shortage of affordable homes and other factors for making it hard for employers to hire and retain employees. Newsday TV's Doug Geed reports. Credit: Newsday

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