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August 25, 2006 / Front Page

65th Wedding Anniversary

On August 12, 2006 Bill and Florence Coffin celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary at the Garden City Country Club. They were joined by friends and their three children and three grandchildren. More...

Sidewalk Repair Policy Challenged

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

Village Counsel Gerard Fishberg is currently working on a local law to amend the village's sidewalk policy, according to First Deputy Mayor Peter Bee. More...

Spirit Day September 16th

This year's Spirit Day at St. Anne's Church is sure to be another big hit! Bring the family on Saturday, September 16 from 1 p.m.-10:00 p.m. for a fun-filled day. More...

Community

Kiwanis Presents Scholarships

Garden City Kiwanis President Rich Deremer proudly presented Garden City graduating seniors Mike Dooley and Christine White, with $1500 college scholarships. More...

Local Restaurants Prepare For "Tastings 2006"

Please join the Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society and The Miracle Foundation on Friday, September 15th for the much-anticipated "Tastings 2006". The culinary adventure will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. More...

Adelphi University Launches B.F.A. In Studio Art

Adelphi University College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that it will offer a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art in fall 2006. Adelphi is one of two institutions on Long Island to offer the B.F.A. in Studio Art. More...

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Sports

Ronald McDonald House Sports Festival

Does the challenge of competition excite you? More...

Lacrosse Academy Clinics

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (second left) and Councilman Gary Hudes (left) visited with an adorable group of youngsters at the opening night of the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy clinics, held at McLaren Stadium in Levittown. More...

2006 Angels - Undefeated And Playoff Champions

The Angels of the Majors American League capped off an undefeated season and division title by winning their playoff games to take the American League championship. More...

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Trustees Want Nightclub Closed

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

At a meeting on August 17th, some members of the Garden City Board of Trustees used a request to amend the Village Code relating to hotels to push representatives from the Garden City Hotel to give a date when the hotel's nightclub will be shut down. More...

Residents Voice Opinions On St. Paul's

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

In stark contrast to last month's explosive Board of Trustees meeting where some trustees and residents fought to keep their emotions in check on the issue of St. More...

School District Fills Vacant Positions

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

The Garden City Board of Education held a special meeting on Wednesday evening to handle several pressing personnel issues, including the appointments of a principal for Locust School and an interim principal for the high school. More...

A Word From The Publisher

We recently received a statement from Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy regarding Medicare which we would like to share with our readers, as undoubtedly many will be confronted with this issue. More...

School

Appointed Curriculum Coordinators

In the August 7th Board of Education meeting, the Board appointed James McCrann to the position of District Coordiator of Music and the Arts, and Kim Hardwick to the position of English Curriculum Coordinator. More...

Buckley Celebrates 79th Commencement

On June 14, families, friends, faculty, and students gathered at Buckley Country Day School to celebrate the accomplishments of a remarkable group of thirty-two graduates of limitless promise, who have spent anywhere between two and eleven years of t More...

GCHS Freshman Barbecue

The Garden City High School Class of 2010 is invited to attend the third annual Freshman Barbecue on Friday, September 15th at 6:30 PM in the high school courtyard. More...

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Letters

Letters To The Editor

Email: editor@ gcnews.com

LIRR Mismanagement Printed By Request: Mr. James Dermody, More...

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View From Here

The View From Here . . .

By Bob Morgan, Jr.

Although we are a long way from adopting the French custom of designating August as the national vacation month, it is increasingly true that this month, and particularly the latter half of it, is America's time to get away and relax. More...

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