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May 16, 2008 / Front Page

Girls Varsity Lacrosse Heads To Playoffs

With a 14-1 overall record, the road to the playoffs has been smooth sailing for Garden City's girls varsity lacrosse team. Led by head coach Diane Chapman and assistants Gina Sambus and Dane Solomon, the team has outscored its opponents 163-104. More...

Community

GC Hotel To Celebrate Belmont Stakes

The Garden City Hotel will mark the 2008 Belmont Stakes by celebrating its 140th running from the eve of the third and final leg of the Triple Crown on Thursday, June 5 through race day on Saturday, June 7. More...

Free "Heartsaver" CPR/AED Course

In observance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day, Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre invites the community to attend a free American Heart Association "Heartsaver" Course on Saturday, May 31st, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. More...

Choral Society Sings Spring Concert

On Sunday, May 18 th at 4 p.m. More...

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Sports

7th Grade Lady Rams Having a Great Season!

After a successful finish against the East Meadow Crushers...the girls celebrate their win; but, most importantly, they are having fun! More...

Centennials Division IV

Scores and Players of the Week - May 10 Hofstra 0 vs U-Conn 3 Hofstra Caroline Aprigliano Andrea Fressle U-Conn Joanna Sorge Colleen Sorge Annie Ostrowski Boston College 2 vs Rockets 2 More...

Boys Centennial Soccer Grades 4-6 Players of the week

Team #1 (The Scorpions): Matthew Curry, Bryan Worters, Bryan Salecker Team #2 (The Hooligans): John Polydor, Eddie Mulligan, Jake Curry Team #3 (The Norwich City Juniors): Tim Josephs Team #4: Drew McCann, Chris Trabuls More...

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Letters

A Word From The Publisher

Tax Breaks: Manna From Heaven?

The revelation that the new owners of the Garden City Hotel may qualify for tax breaks will probably come as a surprise to most residents, as this news hasn't been reported elsewhere. More...

Letters To The Editor

Email: editor@ gcnews.com Response From IDA

The following letter is a response to a letter from Mr. Levinson to Mr. Parola which was printed in last week's paper. Harvey B. Levinson Chairman Nassau County Board of Assessors Dear Mr. More...

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Possible Hotel Tax Breaks Criticized

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

A public hearing held on May 6th by the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency regarding proposed financial assistance in the acquisition of the Garden City Hotel has come under fire by Nassau County Tax Assessor Harvey Levins More...

School District Holds Budget Hearing

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

Garden City residents were given an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns on the proposed school budget at a May 12th public hearing that preceded the regular work session of the Garden City Board of Education. More...

School

Waldorf Students Win First Place

On Thursday, May 1st, 16 theatre groups from schools across New England and New York participated in Mt. Holyoke College's 31st Annual German Theatre Festival and Competition. More...

Nursery School Visits Dentist

The Garden City Nursery School made their annual visit to the office of Dr. Denise Emma, a specialist in orthodontics. The children had fun learning about the importance of taking care of their teeth. More...

Waldorf Students Display Artand Handwork

In conjunction with the Arts Education program at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, Long Island's premier performing arts venue, student artwork and handwork from the Waldorf School of Garden City will be on exhibit through June 16. More...

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Obituaries

In Memoriam

Douglas A. Palmer Sr. Douglas A. Palmer Sr. passed away peacefully on May 1, 2008 at Blakehurst Nursing Home in Towson, Maryland at the age of 73 after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. More...

Theodore J. Anderson, Jr.

On Sunday, May 11 Theodore J. Anderson, Jr. passed away. He was the beloved husband of Joan O. Anderson. Father of Linda Anderson-Rainieš, Brother of David R. Anderson. More...

Barbara (Baylis) Peguillan

Barbara (Baylis) Peguillan, a former resident of Garden City who was born and raised in Floral Park, died recently. She was a descendant of Ephraim Bailey, who built one of the first houses in Floral Park. More...

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View From Here

The View From Here . . .

By Bob Morgan, Jr.

With John McCain pretty much having locked up the Republican nomination for president and Barack Obama having a very clear lead among the Democrats, the candidates will have to turn very soon to their choice of vice presidential nominee. More...

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