May 23, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

School District Honored

For the fourth year in a row, the Garden City School District has been recognized by the New York State Dept. of Education as "High Performing/Gap Closing," announced Superintendent Dr. More...

Community

Historical Society Flea Market

The Garden City Historical Society will hold its third annual A.T. Stewart Flea Market on Saturday, June 7, on the property of the Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street. The Society's A.T. More...

GC Gymnast Makes Nationals

Alexandra de Moura competed in the 2008 USAG Junior Olympic National Championships held on May 17, 2008. She represented the North East United States. More...

Belmont Festival June 6th

The annual Garden City Belmont Festival celebrating the running of the third leg of the Triple Crown - the 140th Belmont Stakes will be held on Friday, June 6. More...

Obituaries

In Memoriam Robert E. Wright, Jr.

Robert E. Wright Jr, 82 of Garden City, peacefully on May 8, 2008. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1925. The oldest of four brothers, Donald (2002), Richard, and Gary. Grew up in Rome, NY. More...

Letters

Letters To The Editor

Email: editor@ gcnews.com

Demise Exaggerated To the Editor: I happened to read in GCN (5/16/08) of my recent demise. I want to inform you that this report is greatly exaggerated. More...

A Word From The Publisher

This Monday is Memorial Day. Some people think of this as the start of the summer season, and it has become that in recent years. More...

School Board Examines College-Level Programs

The focus was on two distinguished college-level programs, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, on Monday evening as the Garden City Board of Education and public listened to a presentation led by Dr. More...

School Budget Approved

The Garden City School District's $94,505,801 budget was approved in voting Tuesday by a 1,057 to 786 margin. The new budget will have a 4.49% increase. The average homeowner will pay a 4.55% increase in school taxes. More...

School

Attention Senior Parents

The Garden City Men's Association will be sponsoring the 12th Grade Pool Party that will immediately follow the PTA Adelphi Dance on the night of Graduation, Sunday, June 29. An invitation to the Pool Party will soon be mailed to your home. More...

High School Summer Enrichment Program

Registration has begun for high school students to attend this year's Summer Enrichment Program - Writers' Workshop. More...

Middle School Summer Enrichment Program

Mail-in registration has begun for Middle School students wishing to attend the Summer Enrichment Program. Two courses are being offered this summer - Writers' Workshop and Computers. More...

Sports

Girls Varsity Places First in Softball Conference

With an overall record of 17 wins and 7 losses, Garden City powers its way to the number one conference position. The team's balanced approach of speed, power and excellent defense and pitching has been a winning combination. More...

Third Grade Grey Lacrosse Wins Another Game!

The third grade girls had another fantastic win and as predicted, faced their toughest competition against Manhasset. The girls continue to improve game after game and both the offense and the defense was the best yet. More...

White Sweeties Win In A Downpour

The 6th Grade White Sweeties scored a great lacrosse win over Half Hollow Hills with only 2 sub players and in a constant downpour. More...

View From Here

The View From Here . . .

This Monday will be Memorial Day, a day most of us spend on such activities as barbecues, shopping, sporting events or just hanging around the house.However, it is also very appropriate to spend a little time on the purpose of the holiday More...