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July 11, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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GCHS Class of 2008 Graduates

A thunderstorm and sweltering heat did not dampen enthusiasm in the Garden City High School gym on June 29, as the Class of 2008 received their diplomas. Above, the class enters the gym for the graduation ceremony. More...

Community

Garden City Budget News

By Roy S. Ryniker and Bob Sundius

A comprehensive analysis of the Village's $55 million budget must include two perspectives: * Are the desired level of services being delivered in a cost effective manner; and * What are the desired service levels if residents More...

Families And Businesses Help Raise Funds

Garden City families and business pitched in to help Family & Children's Association award over 90 college scholarships at their annual Scholarship Fund gala held on June 23 at the Westbury Manor. More...

GCHS Graduate Performs Comedy

Matthew Bryan, a Garden City High School Class of 1997 graduate, will be performing stand-up comedy in the Joker's Wild Show at Broadway Comedy Club on Friday, July 18th at 7:30 pm. Mr. More...

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Letters

A Word From The Publisher

We read with interest the column by the Garden City Citizens Budget Review Committee which appears on page three of this issue. More...

Letters To The Editor

Email: editor@ gcnews.com

Comments Misinterpreted To the Editor: At a recent Board of Trustees meeting, I observed that the St. Paul's project is a "marginal development." Those comments were misinterpreted by Mr. More...

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View From Here

The View From Here . . .

By Bob Morgan, Jr.

Perhaps predictably, presumptive Democratic candidate Barack Obama has begun to move to the right in recent days. This presents opportunities both to Mr. Obama and his presumptive Republican opponent, John McCain. More...

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Joint Effort By Village, School Dist Stalls Hotel Sale

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

A temporary restraining order halting the sale of the Garden City Hotel was issued by a state Supreme Court judge on Tuesday after counsel from the Garden City School District and Village of Garden City joined forces to initiate legal action More...

Arrest For Larceny from Autos

Beginning in early May of this year, the Garden City community began to experience numerous larcenies from autos while parked in driveways overnight. More...

School

College Notes

Iona College has recently named Marissa Hope Wilson to its Dean's List in recognition of Superior Academic Performance during the past school year. Marissa is a member of the Class of 2011 and is currently majoring in Psychology. More...

Dean's List

The University of Scranton has announced its dean's list, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2008 spring semester. More...

Wins Healthcare Scholarship

Congratulations to Andrew Ajemian, a senior at Garden City High School, who received a $500 cash scholarship from Dr. Denise Emma. The Dr. More...

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Sports

Village Sports

high school/college team handball nights

Beginning Tuesday, July 14th, the Field House will be open for High School and College aged (15 to 21) students who are residents of the Village of Garden City to come and learn the game of team handball. More...

Girls' Volleyball Clinic

There will be a "no fee" volleyball clinic open to all Garden City middle school and high school girls from Monday, July 21st, to Thursday, July 24th, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, at the high school gym. More...

GCAA Travel Baseball Tryout Information

*Pre-Registration Is Required* The GCAA will be holding travel baseball tryouts for any child between 8 and 12. More...

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