Garden City, New York

Firefighters Battle House FireIn Frigid Temps       At 1:58 A.M. on Saturday, February 24th, Garden City firefighters were summoned to a house fire at 8 Middleton Road at the corner of Vassar Street. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters encountered a heavy smoke condition emanating from the home. Volunteer Fire Chief John P. More ... Public Meeting To Discuss Water Contamination       The USEPA has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday March 6, 7PM at Garden City Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue in conjunction with a 30-day comment period on the Proposed Plan and preferred remedy to address groundwater contamination affecting Garden City Public Supply wells from the Fulto... More ... 2007-08 School Budget Proposal Up 6.83%       The Garden City Board of Education discussed the proposed 2007-08 budget during its regular monthly meeting on Monday night. The proposed $91,207,120 budget contains an increase of 6.83% over last year, although the number may change as the final details off the budget are ironed out. Accordi... More ... Arrest For Criminal Impersonation       Garden City Police along with Rockville Centre Police Department, NYPD, NCPD Narcotics Bureau and the Nassau County Districts Attorney's Officer are investigating a Criminal Impersonation that occurred on Friday February 23, 2007 at 5:27 p.m. in Garden City. More ... First Amendment Contest Winner Announced       During February, this newspaper participated in a statewide essay contest sponsored by the New York Press Association. High school juniors and seniors were invited to submit an essay on the role that the First Amendment plays in American life. More ... St. Patrick's Day Parade       The 57th annual Garden City-Mineola St. Patrick's Day parade will be held on Sunday, March 4 on Franklin Avenue. The parade will step off at 9th Street and Franklin Avenue, Garden City, at 1 p.m. Grand Marshal will be Patrick J. Browne, Sr. with aides Meighan Hanley, Betty McLoughlin, K... More ... Upcoming School Board Budget Meetings       All meetings will begin at 8:15 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The budget vote will be held in the high school gymnasium from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. More ...