Garden City, New York

Comptroller: Cost Of Health Benefits Overwhelming Taxpayers       The cost of healthcare for Nassau County employees and retirees is so high and has grown so fast that it threatens to overwhelm the county's budget, according to a new report issued in July by the Comptroller's Audit Advisory Committee to Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman. More ... Students Organize Food For Friends Club       During the 2006-2007 school year, students in Food for Friends, a new club at Garden City High School, donated more than 200 pounds of food to the Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead. The club also reached out to students affected by the April shootings on the campus of Virginia Tech. Most donated ... More ... Hannon Announces "NewHomes For Veterans"       Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) announced the details of the "New Homes for Veterans Program" which will assist New York's military veterans achieve the dream of home ownership. "Those who have served our nation should be given every opportunity to succeed and own a home," said Senator H... More ... Community Club Friendship Luncheon       Plans are well underway for the annual Friendship Luncheon at the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead. This event will take place on Tuesday, September 25th at 12 Noon at the Cherry Valley Club. More ... A Word From The Publisher       This week we received a timely reminder from Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy on the importance of blood donation. At this time of year many people are on vacation and out of their usual routines. The "regular" donors on which our hospitals rely are no exception. That's why it's important... More ...