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April 27, 2007 / Front Page

Second Term As Village Fire Chief

On Thursday, April 19th, John P. Casey was installed by Mayor Peter Bee, as Chief of the Garden City Fire Department. Chief Casey was re-elected to a second term as Chief of the Department at the department's April annual meeting. More...

Board Debates Renewal Of Counsel Contract

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

The vote was close and the debate was lengthy and intense, but near the end of their April 19th meeting the Garden City Board of Trustees approved renewal of a one-year contract with Cullen & Dykman to serve as Village counsel. More...

Community

A Word From The Publisher

The coming of spring also heralds the beginning of prom season. While we hope everyone has a wonderful time, it is also a time for parents to review some safety tips with our teenagers. More...

Garden City Budget News

By Roy S. Ryniker

The Board of Trustees recently approved a $53.7 million dollar budget for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2007. More...

Meet CSSP's Development Partner May 16

The Committee to Save St. Paul's (CSSP) invites residents to meet and get to know Paul Rabinovitch of Canus Corporation, our development partner. Please join us on Wednesday, May 16, 8 p.m. at The Garden City Casino. More...

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Sports

Hoops That Help Scores Big for Winthrop Child Life Program

A great time was had by all who attended the first ever Hoops That Help charity basketball event. More...

GC Girls Varsity Lacrosse

On Wednesday April 18th, Garden City's girls' varsity lacrosse team took on Massapequa in a Nassau Conference I game. Elise Terracciano led the Trojans' scoring with five goals followed by Erin Brennan's three. More...

GCHS Varsity Baseball

In their last seven games, Garden City's varsity baseball team has gone 6-1 and has outscored their opponents 77-16. Pitcher Rob Finnneran got the win against Lawrence on April 17th. More...

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St. Paul's List Down To Three Candidates

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

The Mayor's Committee on St. Paul's and their consultant have narrowed the field of viable candidates from seven down to three for the restoration and redevelopment of the Main Building at St. Paul's. More...

Teacher Contract Expected Soon

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

The contract dispute between the Garden City Teachers' Association and the Garden City School District has almost come to an end, announced Superintendent of Schools Dr. More...

New Monthly Column:GC Budget News

By Roy S. Ryniker

"Though the people may acquiesce, they cannot approve what they do not understand." Thomas Jefferson. This issue contains the first edition of a new monthly column which will profile budget developments of the Inc. More...

School

School Board Focuses On Guidance Program

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

The spotlight was on the guidance program at the middle and high school levels on Tuesday night as the Garden City Board of Education and public listened to a presentation led by Kitty Klein, district coordinator of guidance. More...

School Budget Hearing

The Garden City School District will hold a hearing on its 2007-2008 Budget on Monday, May 7th at 8:15 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. More...

Cathedral Offers Vacation Bible School

The Cathedral of the Incarnation is offering its annual Vacation Bible School to be held Monday, August 6th through Friday, August 10th. More...

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Letters

Letters To The Editor

Vote No On Budget To the Editor: Here we go again, another failure to confront or even disclose the immense and growing future cost of School District employee benefits. More...

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View From Here

The View From Here . . .

By Bob Morgan, Jr.

With many months left to go before the primaries, much less the general election, most of the major candidates for President have already hit a bump or two in the road. More...

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