The Garden City Public Library is hosting what is described as the World War II "Real Stuff" Display in cases across from the front desk and in the basement lobby of the library throughout the month of November. The timing is per-fect because Veterans Day will be celebrated on Sunday November 11th and some may have a day off on Monday the 12th. More...
Garden City Volunteer Fire-fighters, under the direction of Chief John P. Casey, are co-sponsoring Operation Wounded Warrior once again this year with area volunteer fire depart-ments. Operation Wounded Warrior will form a "Red Line" of fire vehicles that will travel to deliver Christmas & Holiday Care Package Items to soldiers wounded in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. More...
Several years ago, when Mineola Mayor Jack Martins had just started his term in office, he spoke at a Rotary Club meeting about the beautification and restorative program that was about to begin in the village. Today, many aspects of the program have been completed, and more is yet to come. More...
In a new school initiative, each grade is partnered with a ministry within Saint Anne's Parish to work hand in hand on a project or projects. This teaches the students the importance of giving back and opens up great communication and awareness between the school and all of the active ministries so busy at work. More...
On Saturday, November 3, the Sparks (GU-12) took on the Rockville Centre Dynamite in gale force winds at St. Paul's. Although the Dynamite had the wind in the first half, the Sparks controlled the play, led by defenders Caroline Beaty, Emma Gallagher and Haley O'Hanlon and midfielders Annie Blanco and Sabrina Rodgers, who kept the Dynamite from mounting any serious attacks. More...
The family of Melinda Bengels sadly announces her passing on October 25th from massive kidney failure due to an allergic reaction. She would have been 24 in November. More...
Garden City High School sports are having a banner year, with many teams making it into the playoffs. But if a bad idea among sports officials in other parts of the country gets around, we may not be able to bring you photos of those talented athletes. More...
One year from Election Day 2008, the presidential race seems to revolve around one candidate, Hillary Clinton. This is a candidate that voters love to love, or love to hate. Examples of Mrs. Clinton's polarizing effect are very easy to find. She has unusually high negatives in comparison with other candidates but also high positives. More...
This Week In Rotary: The Mineola Make-over