http://www.gcnews.com/ en-us http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Valentines_For_Vets_At_Homestead_School.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/1p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="1p1.jpg" title="1p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="61" /><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Valentines_For_Vets_At_Homestead_School.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Valentines_For_Vets_At_Homestead_School.html#comments 2012-02-10 Front Page Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:24 +0000 77421 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Superintendent_of_Schools_Presents_Budget_Overview.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Stephanie Petrellese </div> </div> </div> <p>Emphasizing the challenge school districts are facing in the &ldquo;era of the tax levy cap,&rdquo; Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen proposed a 2012/2013 budget of $104,976,751, which is 3.82 percent higher than last year, at the first Garden City Board of Education budget work session held on February 7th.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Superintendent_of_Schools_Presents_Budget_Overview.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Superintendent_of_Schools_Presents_Budget_Overview.html#comments 2012-02-10 Front Page Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:24 +0000 77422 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Portion_Of_St_Pauls_Roof_Clock_Tower_To_Be_Repaire.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Stephanie Petrellese </div> </div> </div> <p>The clock tower and a portion of the roof on the Main Building at St. Paul&rsquo;s damaged during Tropical Storm Irene in late August will now be repaired after the Garden City Board of Trustees voted to approve the work at its February 2nd meeting.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Portion_Of_St_Pauls_Roof_Clock_Tower_To_Be_Repaire.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Portion_Of_St_Pauls_Roof_Clock_Tower_To_Be_Repaire.html#comments 2012-02-10 Front Page Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:24 +0000 77423 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Board_Schedules_Public_Hearing_on_Tax_Cap_Override.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Stephanie Petrellese </div> </div> </div> <p>The Garden City Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hold a public hearing on March 15th to hear comments regarding a possible override by the Village of the state&rsquo;s two percent tax levy cap.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Board_Schedules_Public_Hearing_on_Tax_Cap_Override.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Front_Page/Board_Schedules_Public_Hearing_on_Tax_Cap_Override.html#comments 2012-02-10 Front Page Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:25 +0000 77424 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/A_Word_From_The_Publisher.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Meg Morgan Norris </div> <div class="field-item even"> Publisher </div> </div> </div> <p>In this week&rsquo;s issue we feature stories about the development of the school and village budgets. Each spring the Board of Trustees and the School Board must create budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. It is a very difficult task to balance the needs of the village and school district with the equally important need to keep tax increases to a minimum.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/A_Word_From_The_Publisher.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/A_Word_From_The_Publisher.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:25 +0000 77425 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/America_And_Saint_Pauls.html <p>To the Editor:</p> <p>I would appreciate it if your paper could publish the attached letter from the Chief of the National Register of Historic Places, J. Paul Loether. I recently contacted him about the status of Saint Paul's School on Stewart Avenue and received this reply....(see attached).</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/America_And_Saint_Pauls.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/America_And_Saint_Pauls.html#comments 2012-02-10 Letters Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:25 +0000 77426 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Response_To_Preservation_Questions.html <p>Dear Professor Vassalotti,</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Response_To_Preservation_Questions.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Response_To_Preservation_Questions.html#comments 2012-02-10 Letters Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:25 +0000 77427 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Slow_Down.html <p>To the Editor:</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Slow_Down.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Slow_Down.html#comments 2012-02-10 Letters Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:25 +0000 77428 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Eagle_Scout_Seeks_Donations.html <p>To the Editor:</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Eagle_Scout_Seeks_Donations.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Eagle_Scout_Seeks_Donations.html#comments 2012-02-10 Letters Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:25 +0000 77429 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Drinking_Water_Issues.html <p>To the Editor:</p> <p>More and more attention is being paid to the drinking water on Long Island. Aqua New York, which has been under contract to supply water to parts of Hempstead and Oyster Bay, has induced the US Navy to assist.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Drinking_Water_Issues.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Drinking_Water_Issues.html#comments 2012-02-10 Letters Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:25 +0000 77430 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Estates_POA_Election_Acknowledgements.html <p>To the Editor:</p> <p>Last Tuesday, January 31st. The Estates POA ran a runoff election for one of its trustee positions. With only two weeks allowed to prepare for that event, the election posed some very difficult and challenging logistical considerations in order to meet the required deadlines.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Estates_POA_Election_Acknowledgements.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Estates_POA_Election_Acknowledgements.html#comments 2012-02-10 Letters Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:25 +0000 77431 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Silent_No_More.html <p>To The Editor:</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Silent_No_More.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Silent_No_More.html#comments 2012-02-10 Letters Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:25 +0000 77432 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Live_From_Village_Hall.html <p>To the Editor:</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Live_From_Village_Hall.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Letters/Live_From_Village_Hall.html#comments 2012-02-10 Letters Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:26 +0000 77433 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Steak_House_To_Host_Chamber_Networking_Party.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/15p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="15p1.jpg" title="15p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="88" height="100" /><p>The Garden City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite members of Garden City&rsquo;s business and residential communities to it&rsquo;s mid-winter networking party at Ruth&rsquo;s Chris Steak House, 600 Old Country Road, Tuesday evening, March 6, 6-8 p.m.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Steak_House_To_Host_Chamber_Networking_Party.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Steak_House_To_Host_Chamber_Networking_Party.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:26 +0000 77435 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Red_Wine_Dark_Chocolate__Almonds.html <p>Antioxidants...we hear about them in the news. But exactly what are they? Are they as beneficial as we may think and how do they impact our heart-health?</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Red_Wine_Dark_Chocolate__Almonds.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Red_Wine_Dark_Chocolate__Almonds.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:26 +0000 77436 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/View_From_Here/The_View_From_Here___.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> BY BOB MORGAN, JR. </div> </div> </div> <p>First, let&rsquo;s salute a remarkable season by the New York Giants, who survived six straight elimination games and perhaps saved their best for last in a thrilling 21-17 victory over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Fans will be talking for decades about Mario Manningham&rsquo;s acrobatic catch in the fourth quarter. And kudos to Eli Manning, who again stepped up for a big game.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/View_From_Here/The_View_From_Here___.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/View_From_Here/The_View_From_Here___.html#comments 2012-02-10 View From Here Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:26 +0000 77437 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Free_Tickets_For_Afternoon_Tea_for_Senior_Citizens.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/18p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="18p1.jpg" title="18p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="51" /><p>Mark Your Calendars! Garden City Public Schools will hold its Third Annual Afternoon Tea for Senior Citizens and Past Parents on Thursday, May 3rd, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. This event transforms the high school&rsquo;s cafeteria into a lovely dining venue, complete with gorgeous table designs with all the trimmings.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Free_Tickets_For_Afternoon_Tea_for_Senior_Citizens.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Free_Tickets_For_Afternoon_Tea_for_Senior_Citizens.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:27 +0000 77439 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Historical_Society_Calls_On_Student_Artists.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/19p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="19p1.jpg" title="19p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="76" /><p>The Garden City Historical Society invites students in grades kindergarten through 12 who reside in Garden City to participate in the Society&rsquo;s seventh annual Juried Children&rsquo;s Art Contest, &ldquo;Schools of Garden City.&rdquo; All submissions must illustrate an aspect of a Garden City School.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Historical_Society_Calls_On_Student_Artists.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Historical_Society_Calls_On_Student_Artists.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:28 +0000 77441 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Cathedral_Choir_Installation.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/20p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="20p1.jpg" title="20p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="46" /><p>On Sunday, January 29th at the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass, the Cathedral Girls Choir were joined by the Boys Choir for a special occasion in the life of the both the Cathedral Choirs and the congregation. At this service Nicole Bonilla, Keith Dusling and Parker Jones were publicly recognized and installed as Full Choristers in the Cathedral Choirs.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Cathedral_Choir_Installation.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Cathedral_Choir_Installation.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:29 +0000 77443 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Meeting_On_Aircraft_Noise.html <p>For only the second time in 40 years a Town-Village Aircraft Safety &amp; Noise Abatement Committee (TVASNAC) meeting, traditionally anchored in Lawrence, will be held at the Garden City Library on Monday,<span style="font-weight: bold"> February 27 at 7:30 PM.</span> High level representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Port Authority </p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Meeting_On_Aircraft_Noise.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:29 +0000 77444 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/A_Message_From_The_GCPD_Thefts_From_Vehicles.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Submitted By The Garden City Police Department </div> </div> </div> <p>Over the past three years, Garden City, as well as other communities across Long Island, has experienced numerous incidents of theft from parked unoccupied vehicles in residential areas primarily during the overnight hours. It has been determined that these thefts are not being committed by just one person or group, but by numerous individuals and groups.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/A_Message_From_The_GCPD_Thefts_From_Vehicles.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/A_Message_From_The_GCPD_Thefts_From_Vehicles.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:29 +0000 77445 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Library_Roof_To_Be_Fixed.html <div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Stephanie Petrellese </div> </div> </div> <p>The Garden City Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its February 2nd meeting to approve the reallocation of $75,000 to cover the cost of roof repairs at the Garden City Public Library as the fallout continued from last month&rsquo;s revelation that the library roof needs to be fixed and is no longer under warranty.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Library_Roof_To_Be_Fixed.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Library_Roof_To_Be_Fixed.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:29 +0000 77446 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Children_And_Parents_Enjoy_Play_Hooray_At_Library.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/24p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="24p1.jpg" title="24p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="82" /><p><span style="font-weight: bold">AARP Driver Safety Program</span> </p> <p>Tuesday, March 13th 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM</p> <p>Registration Begins Saturday, February 25th at 9:30 AM</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Children_And_Parents_Enjoy_Play_Hooray_At_Library.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Children_And_Parents_Enjoy_Play_Hooray_At_Library.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:32 +0000 77449 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Community_Club_Art_Program_Thinking_Outside_The_Bo.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/25p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="25p1.jpg" title="25p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="58" /><p>The Art Department of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead recently presented a program intriguingly titled, &ldquo;Thinking Outside The Box.&rdquo;</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Community_Club_Art_Program_Thinking_Outside_The_Bo.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Community_Club_Art_Program_Thinking_Outside_The_Bo.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:34 +0000 77451 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Fundraiser_For_Childrens_IBD_Center.html <p>For the sixth year in a row, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson will host a fundraiser for the Children&rsquo;s IBD Center at Mount Sinai to raise awareness and funds for children who have Crohn&rsquo;s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. This year the event will take place on Sunday, March 11, at 2:00 at the Garden City Country Club. Adults and children of all ages are invited.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Fundraiser_For_Childrens_IBD_Center.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Fundraiser_For_Childrens_IBD_Center.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:34 +0000 77452 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/The_Business_Of_Ancient_Numbers.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/27p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="27p1.jpg" title="27p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="74" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Dolores Volpe </div> </div> </div> <p>Last semester, the fourthand fifth-grade Quest students at Stewart and Stratford Avenue Schools studied number systems and so much more! In this thematic inquiry, the students gathered information about the number systems of the ancient Greeks, Babylonians, Romans, and Egyptians as well as the Hindu-Arabic, binary and quinary systems.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/The_Business_Of_Ancient_Numbers.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/The_Business_Of_Ancient_Numbers.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:37 +0000 77458 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Mayor_Office/FROM_THE_MAYORS_OFFICE.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/28p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="28p1.jpg" title="28p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="72" height="100" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> By Donald Brudie </div> <div class="field-item even"> WWW.GARDENCITYNY.NET </div> </div> </div> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">ST. PAUL&rsquo;S</span></p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Mayor_Office/FROM_THE_MAYORS_OFFICE.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Mayor_Office/FROM_THE_MAYORS_OFFICE.html#comments 2012-02-10 Mayor Office Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:38 +0000 77460 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Central_Property_Owners_Meeting.html <p>The next CPOA meeting will be held on<span style="font-weight: bold"> Wednesday, February 22,</span> in the Library, lower level conference room. The meeting will begin at 7:30. This meeting is a change in date, site, and time for this month only, from our regularly scheduled meeting. </p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Central_Property_Owners_Meeting.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:38 +0000 77461 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/POAs_Seek_Candidate_For_Village_Committee.html <p>The Joint Conference Committee of the four Property Owners&rsquo; Association in the Village of Garden City is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/POAs_Seek_Candidate_For_Village_Committee.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/POAs_Seek_Candidate_For_Village_Committee.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:38 +0000 77462 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/THE_OFFICE_CAT_By_Gabby_Tabby.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/31p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="31p1.jpg" title="31p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="31" /><p><span style="font-weight: bold">MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM: THE POLICE REPORT</span></p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/THE_OFFICE_CAT_By_Gabby_Tabby.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/THE_OFFICE_CAT_By_Gabby_Tabby.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:38 +0000 77464 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/GARDEN_CITY_LIBRARY_NEWS.html <p><span style="font-weight: bold">News From The Children's Room</span> </p><p><span style="font-weight: bold">Cathedral Nursery School Art on Display</span></p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/GARDEN_CITY_LIBRARY_NEWS.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/GARDEN_CITY_LIBRARY_NEWS.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:38 +0000 77465 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/School/GCHS_PTA_Hosts_New_York_Times_Blogger.html <p>The Garden City High School PTA hosted a packed house at its January 30th PTA meeting, featuring Jacques Steinberg, writer of the New York Times college admissions blog, "The Choice." Mr. Steinberg is also the author of The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College, a book about his year in the admissions office of Wesleyan University.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/School/GCHS_PTA_Hosts_New_York_Times_Blogger.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/School/GCHS_PTA_Hosts_New_York_Times_Blogger.html#comments 2012-02-10 School Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:38 +0000 77466 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Blood_Drive_At_Mercy_Medical_Center.html <p>Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre invites and encourages members of the community to participate in a Blood Drive to support Long Island Blood Services to be held on Monday, March 12th from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the first floor of the St. Anne&rsquo;s building on the hospital campus.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Blood_Drive_At_Mercy_Medical_Center.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Blood_Drive_At_Mercy_Medical_Center.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:38 +0000 77467 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Gallo__Axelson_Wedding.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/35p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="35p1.jpg" title="35p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="74" height="100" /><p>Donna Lynn Gallo and Christian Harold Axelson were married on July 1, 2011. The ceremony took place at the gazebo on Stewart Avenue in Garden City.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Gallo__Axelson_Wedding.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Gallo__Axelson_Wedding.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:39 +0000 77469 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Named_Vice_President_Of_Agency.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/36p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="36p1.jpg" title="36p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="75" height="100" /><p>The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, a more than 164-year-old company, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Adam Cherney to Vice President of the Cooper Agency in New York City. Adam, 34, is a Garden City native.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Named_Vice_President_Of_Agency.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Named_Vice_President_Of_Agency.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:40 +0000 77471 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Socially_Speaking.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/37p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="37p1.jpg" title="37p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="56" /><div class="field field-type-text field-field-oht-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> With Athena </div> </div> </div> <p>Believe it or not, it&rsquo;s only five and a half weeks till the first day of Spring. Many of us think it has shown signs of that season and the Spring plants are getting to be sure of it. From all reports from the three Groundhogs in this area, Pa., Staten Island and Malverne the decision is about a draw. But from the looks of my Daffodils, they could be blooming by St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Socially_Speaking.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Socially_Speaking.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:40 +0000 77473 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/School/Garden_City_Public_Schools_Question_Of_The_Week.html <p>In alignment with the Board of Education&rsquo;s goal to enhance communications with the community, Garden City Public Schools continues its &ldquo;Question of the Week&rdquo; feature to provide information and address concerns of Village residents.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/School/Garden_City_Public_Schools_Question_Of_The_Week.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/School/Garden_City_Public_Schools_Question_Of_The_Week.html#comments 2012-02-10 School Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:40 +0000 77474 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Garden_City_Community_Church_Forum.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/39p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="39p1.jpg" title="39p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="62" /><p>On Sunday, February 12 at 9:15 - 10:15 AM, the Rev. Bonnie Olson will address the Sunday Morning Forum Series at the Garden City Community Church, "Attending to the Fractured Soul" - her chaplaincy at the Creedmor Psychiatric Hospital.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Garden_City_Community_Church_Forum.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Garden_City_Community_Church_Forum.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:41 +0000 77476 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Workshop_Offered_For_Breast_Cancer_Survivors.html <p>A free workshop for breast cancer survivors on decluttering and organizing will be held on Thursday, March 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Adelphi University&rsquo;s University Center in Garden City.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Workshop_Offered_For_Breast_Cancer_Survivors.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Workshop_Offered_For_Breast_Cancer_Survivors.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:41 +0000 77477 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/In_Memoriam/Claire_Voelker.html <p>Claire Voelker, age 84, of Waterbury, Vermont, formerly of Garden City, New York, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2012.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/In_Memoriam/Claire_Voelker.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/In_Memoriam/Claire_Voelker.html#comments 2012-02-10 In Memoriam Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:41 +0000 77478 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/School/Garden_City_Teacher_Receives_Honor.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/42p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="42p1.jpg" title="42p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="79" /><p><span style="font-weight: bold">Locust first-grade teacher Millie Joyce was recently awarded a $400 grant from Target to fund a field trip to the Queens Zoo for all Locust first-graders next month. While there, students will take part in the zoo's "Survival Needs" workshop, a program focused on animals and their adaptations.</span></p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/School/Garden_City_Teacher_Receives_Honor.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/School/Garden_City_Teacher_Receives_Honor.html#comments 2012-02-10 School Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:42 +0000 77480 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Novelist_At_Irish_Society_Meeting.html <p>On Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. the Irish Cultural Society will have as its guest Irish novelist Tom Phelan. Phelan will read selections from his latest novel,<span style="font-style: italic"> Nailer,</span> and discuss the history behind it - the Irish industrial schools and the church-state collusion that allowed the schools to flourish.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Novelist_At_Irish_Society_Meeting.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Novelist_At_Irish_Society_Meeting.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:42 +0000 77481 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Episcopal_Diocese_Sponsors_Internet_Safety_Seminar.html <p>Wednesday, March 7 from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Mercer School the Archdeaconry of Nassau County will sponsor an Internet Safety Seminar for Children. This seminar is free to the public and anyone is invited. This seminar is geared for both parents and children ages 10-14. It is encouraged that parents bring their children and attend the seminar together. The seminar is being presented by Mr.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Episcopal_Diocese_Sponsors_Internet_Safety_Seminar.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Episcopal_Diocese_Sponsors_Internet_Safety_Seminar.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:42 +0000 77482 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Upcoming_Events_At_Garden_City_Welcoming_Club.html <p>Mark Your Calendar:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Feb 9th</span> - Evening of Beauty at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Feb 16th</span> - Winter Craft</p> <p>Evening of Beauty at Long Island Plastic Surgery Group- Thursday, February 9th</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Upcoming_Events_At_Garden_City_Welcoming_Club.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Upcoming_Events_At_Garden_City_Welcoming_Club.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:43 +0000 77483 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Community_Club_Studio_Department_Spring_Registrati.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/46p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="46p1.jpg" title="46p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="52" /><p>Studio Directors Louise Abitabile and Pat Sheehan are pleased to announce that registration for the studio department&rsquo;s spring fine arts classes in under way and coridially invites all members and their friends to participate in class activities.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Community_Club_Studio_Department_Spring_Registrati.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Community_Club_Studio_Department_Spring_Registrati.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:49 +0000 77488 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Brownie_Troop_1543_Loves_Animals.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/47p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="47p1.jpg" title="47p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="67" /><p>The troop recently visited Jo-Mar Grooming where the girls gave the owner's dogs a bath and even painted their nails while learning about safety around animals. Inspired by the graciousness of Jo-Mar, they made a donation to North Shore Animal League, a no-kill pet shelter, in the names of Jo-Mar and Brownie Troop 1543. </p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Brownie_Troop_1543_Loves_Animals.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Brownie_Troop_1543_Loves_Animals.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:52 +0000 77495 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/GCAA_Intramural_Basketball_Playoff_Brackets.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/48p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="48p1.jpg" title="48p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="29" height="100" /><p>The GCAA Intramural Playoff Brackets for the 3rd boys, 4th boys, 7-8 boys and 4-6 girls division are set forth below. The 7-8 boys started their playoffs Saturday Feb 4th and the remaining divisions start Saturday Feb 11th. The 5-6 boys brackets are not yet published since they are dependent upon the results of the Wed Feb 8th games.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/GCAA_Intramural_Basketball_Playoff_Brackets.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/GCAA_Intramural_Basketball_Playoff_Brackets.html#comments 2012-02-10 Sports Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:52 +0000 77497 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Garden_City_Retired_Mens_Club_Schedule_Of_Events.html <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Mon. Feb 13</span> - Deli Lunch.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Mon. Feb. 20</span> - Regular mtg</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Mon. Feb. 27</span> - Hot lunch</p> <p>Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Ron Zwicke at 747-6842 for details. Poker players check with John DeSantis at 222-0303 for details.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Garden_City_Retired_Mens_Club_Schedule_Of_Events.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Garden_City_Retired_Mens_Club_Schedule_Of_Events.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:52 +0000 77498 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Tax_Assistance_Program_To_Seniors.html <p>The Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment is offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to help senior citizens prepare their income tax returns. Supervisor Kate Murray announced the start of the free program, which is being offered to seniors at various local libraries and senior centers.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Tax_Assistance_Program_To_Seniors.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Tax_Assistance_Program_To_Seniors.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:53 +0000 77499 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/GC_Senior_Duplicate_Bridge_Results.html <p>On February 6th we had 9 1/2 tables in play. The winners were:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">North/South</span></p> <p>1--Barbara Burke &amp; Betty Lake</p> <p>2--Evelyn Iagrossi &amp; Marian Cordes</p> <p>3--Athena &amp; John Philippides</p> <p>4--Grace Kelly &amp; Carol Anderson</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">East/West</span></p> <p>1--Carrie Flapan &amp; Dian Kendrick</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/GC_Senior_Duplicate_Bridge_Results.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/GC_Senior_Duplicate_Bridge_Results.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:53 +0000 77500 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Garden_City_Senior_News.html <p><span style="font-weight: bold">ADDITIONAL ZUMBA GOLD CLASS OFFERED</span> </p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Garden_City_Senior_News.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Garden_City_Senior_News.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:53 +0000 77501 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Seniors_Duplicate_Bridge_Party.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/53p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="53p1.jpg" title="53p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="64" /><p>The Garden City Seniors Duplicate Bridge held their annual Christmas bridge party on Dec 12th at the Garden City Casino. </p> <p>New members are Welcome we play on Mon. nite.</p> <p>Info. tel Evelyn Iagrossi 248- 7538 </p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Seniors_Duplicate_Bridge_Party.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Seniors_Duplicate_Bridge_Party.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:04 +0000 77510 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Valentines_Day_Wedding_Renewals_For_Vets.html <p>We know their tales of heroism and dedication to their country during wartime; this Valentine&rsquo;s Day, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray will tell stories of veterans who returned home from battle - or met overseas - and found the love of their lives.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Valentines_Day_Wedding_Renewals_For_Vets.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Community/Valentines_Day_Wedding_Renewals_For_Vets.html#comments 2012-02-10 Community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:04 +0000 77511 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Girls_Basketball_Beats_Roslyn_5020.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/55p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="55p1.jpg" title="55p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="69" height="100" /><p>With the gymnasium adorned with posters and photographs of the six seniors on the team, Garden City&rsquo;s girls basketball team played host to the Roslyn Bulldogs on Friday evening, February 3rd for Senior night. This was the last regular season home game for seniors Christina Mangels, Kim Ryan, Jess Stein, Liz Stutzmann, Katie Trimmer, and Mary Valitutto-Gaudiosi.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Girls_Basketball_Beats_Roslyn_5020.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Girls_Basketball_Beats_Roslyn_5020.html#comments 2012-02-10 Sports Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:14 +0000 77521 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Village_Sports.html <p>The Recreation Department&rsquo;s Winter Program Series, sponsored in part by a generous donation of $1000 from Garden City Rams Girls&rsquo; Lacrosse, continues with the following family show:</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Sunday, February 5</span> Plaza Theatrical Production&rsquo;s performance of&ldquo;Pinocchio&rdquo;</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Village_Sports.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Village_Sports.html#comments 2012-02-10 Sports Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:14 +0000 77522 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/GCAA_Intramural_Basketball_Scores_And_Standings.html <p>The GCAA hoops action is heating up as the 7-8 boys started their playoff action this Sat Feb 4th highlighted by a double overtime game between the Knicks and Bulls. In the 5-6 grade regular season competition, there was 1 one point game and 2 three point games Wed Feb 1st followed by 2 one point games on Sat Feb 4th as squads positioned for playoff position.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/GCAA_Intramural_Basketball_Scores_And_Standings.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/GCAA_Intramural_Basketball_Scores_And_Standings.html#comments 2012-02-10 Sports Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:14 +0000 77523 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/GCAA_Travel_Baseball_Tryouts.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/58p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="58p1.jpg" title="58p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="50" /><p>The GCAA will be holding travel baseball tryouts in mid-March for the spring, summer and fall 2012 seasons for any child between ages 8 and 12 who lives or attends school in Garden City. Teams are divided by little league age as opposed to school grade. Players born after April 30, 2004 are not eligible this year.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/GCAA_Travel_Baseball_Tryouts.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/GCAA_Travel_Baseball_Tryouts.html#comments 2012-02-10 Sports Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:14 +0000 77525 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Boys_Varsity_Swim_and_Dive_Beat_Rival_Long_Beach_W.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/59p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="59p1.jpg" title="59p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="68" /><p>Thirteen years can seem like a long time. Just ask Coach Anne Sullivan. That&rsquo;s how many years the Boys Varsity Swim and Dive Team have lost to rival Long Beach. However, on Tuesday, January 31st that losing streak against Long Beach came to an end when the Boys Swim and Dive Team swam to an overwhelming victory. The final score was GC 99 Long Beach 82.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Boys_Varsity_Swim_and_Dive_Beat_Rival_Long_Beach_W.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Boys_Varsity_Swim_and_Dive_Beat_Rival_Long_Beach_W.html#comments 2012-02-10 Sports Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:29 +0000 77534 at http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Boys_Fencing_Team_Beats_Great_Neck.html <img src="http://www.gcnews.com/sites/www.gcnews.com/files/images/2012-02-10/60p1.thumbnail.jpg" alt="60p1.jpg" title="60p1.jpg" class="image image-thumbnail " width="100" height="55" /><p>The Boys Fencing Team had an exciting win over Great Neck South 14-13 on February 1st. Teammates then went on to a strong showing at the Nassau County Individual Meet at Wheatley High School on Saturday, February 4th. Congratulations to all.</p><p><a href="http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Boys_Fencing_Team_Beats_Great_Neck.html" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://www.gcnews.com/news/2012-02-10/Sports/Boys_Fencing_Team_Beats_Great_Neck.html#comments 2012-02-10 Sports Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:34 +0000 77541 at