Garden City, New York

School Board Approves GCTA Contract By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese       The Garden City Board of Education approved a memorandum of agreement with the Garden City Teachers' Association, essentially ending a protracted contract dispute which began in March of last year. Even though the contract still has to be formally executed, the memorandum, which dictates th... More ... School Board Changes Phys Ed Grade System By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese       Besides approving the memorandum of agreement with the Garden City Teachers' Association, the Garden City Board of Education also dealt with the following issues at its May 21st meeting: As expected, the Board approved a change in physical education grading for next year's high school... More ... Board Of Trustees Meeting News By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese       The following issues were discussed at the May 17th Garden City Board of Trustees meeting: Steve Cabrera of Dvirka & Bartilucci gave his annual presentation on the village's storm water management plan. This presentation is required by the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conserv... More ... Belmont Festival In Garden City       Friday, June 8th on 7th Street 6PM-10PM A perennial favorite, the Belmont Festival in Garden City features a street-side fair complete with parades, hat contests and live music, all to celebrate the running on the highly anticipated Belmont Stakes. More ...