August 22, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Hannon Reminds Residents About Voter Deadlines

Recently Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) met with Republican Club President, Ed Cumming to discuss the upcoming election cycle. In planning for the fall events, Hannon wishes to remind all citizens of the approaching voter deadlines. More...

Coping With Anxiety And Depression

Serious illness can bring anxiety and depression. But there are methods you can learn to help you feel better. More...

Last Church On The Beach

If you would like to join in for Church on The Beach, meet at the flagpole at Jones Beach Field #6 on Saturday evening, August 30, at 6:30 p.m. More...

The Office Cat

Come to the defensive driving courses being conducted by the Automobile Club of NY in the Garden City office located at 229 Seventh St. More...

Veterinarians To Donate Pet Oxygen Masks

In giving a helping hand to save the lives of pets, Dr. More...

Resident Interviewed On Radio

Local resident Lana Noone's "Speaking of Adoption" Radio interview is now available on the www.Vietnambabylift.org website's "Audio File" page, where it will be archived through August 31st. More...

Patient Support Group

The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital Division of Oncology & Hematology is offering a FREE patient support group. More...

Paulson ~ Young Engagement

Mrs. Ann Paulson of Garden City is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Gina Marie to Daniel Steven Young of New Hyde Park. More...

Hannon Presents Achievers' Award

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) recently presented Kerry Wallace with a proclamation recognizing her as a recipient of the prestigious New York State Senate Achievers' Award, an honor the Senate created in conjunction with Senate Disabilities More...

Hannon Announces Passage Of Bill To Address Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) announced the Senate and Assembly have passed comprehensive legislation (S8143-A) to address the mortgage foreclosure crisis in New York by immediately assisting homeowners who are facing foreclosure and im More...

Garden City Senior News

senior stretch with felicia

Felicia Lovaglio will continue her very popular stretch classes in St. Paul's Senior Center for any senior who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. These classes are held each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. More...

Co-Ed Senior Exercise Class All Seniors Are Welcome!!!

Improve Your Senior 'Fitness', Increase Flexibility, Posture, Balance And Over All Sense Of Well-Being. Sue Salko leads senior exercise classes from 10 to 11a.m. More...

"Fall Show" At Garden City Public Library

The Art League of Nassau County will present a mixed media "Fall Show" in the Garden City Public Library's gallery and showcases from August 29 - September 28, 2008 located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, N.Y. More...

News From The Children's Room Fall Program Registration

The summer reading programs "Catch the Reading Bug" and "The Caterpillar Club" have ended. The Caterpillar Club's final show, "Mr. S and His Hip Rockin' Music" was held on Tuesday, August 5th. More...

Memorial Day Citations And LIRR Electrification Exhibit

Memorial Day Proclamations from Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi and New York State Governor David A. Paterson are currently on display on the lower level of the Garden City Public Library. More...

Garden City Public Library Events 2008-09 Seated Aerobics

Fridays Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 19,17,24,31 10:30-11:30 AM Registration for Identity Theft Program Mon. Sept.29th Registration for Cooking: Living a Low Carb Lifestyle Mon. Oct. More...

Save The Date For CMF Fall Brunch And Fashion Show

On Thursday, November 13, The Garden City Chapter of the Children's Medical Fund will be hosting a wonderful Fall Brunch and Fashion Show at the Hempstead Country Club. More...

Viva La Fiesta!

The second Cinco de Mayo FiestA for FA, held on May 3, was another great success. Though the temperature dropped that night, under the festive lights and flowers of the tent, the sun seemed to shine. More...

"Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities"

The Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs will present a workshop entitled "NORCs: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities." This program, one in the Department's series of Gerontology Workshops 2008, will be held on Tuesday, More...

Epilepsy Foundation Garden Party

The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island recently held their 1st Annual Garden Party in the courtyard at the Foundation located at 506 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. The proceeds of the event went towards the purchase of new Garden Furniture. More...

Class Of 1988 Reunion

Garden City Class of 1988 is celebrating its 20th reunion this year during homecoming weekend. The reunion will be held on September 27th, 2008. More...

Crossing Guards Needed

The Garden City Police Department is currently seeking persons who are interested in becoming a crossing guard for the Garden City Police Department. Applications are available at Garden City Police Headquarters. More...

Teens Perform At Open Mic Night

The Young Adult Department of the Garden City Public Library hosted an Open Mic Night on Monday, August 4th. Twelve teens shared their talents performing songs and playing instruments. More...

President's Recognition Day

On Thursday, May 8, 2008 the annual President's recognition Day was held at the Hempstead Town Hall. It was hosted by Kate Murray, supervisor. More...

GC Resident Creates Bamboo Book

Garden City resident Deanna Turner showing off the Chinese Bamboo Book she created at the Globetrotters workshop at the Long Island Children's Museum. More...

Socially Speaking

Aren't you happy that the rain this past week and a half was not snow? If it had been, we would still be shoveling ourselves out. As it was, there was plenty of damage due to lost power and downed trees and accidents as well as flooded. More...

Named Chief Of Division At Winthrop

Steve H. Salzman, MD, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital. Dr. More...

Chase Expands Staff

John Halleran joins Chase Mortgage team in Garden City. Chase, a residential housing lender announced that John Halleran joined the company as a loan officer, based in Chase's Garden City office at 900 Stewart Avenue. More...

Garden City Retired Men's Club Calendar Of Events

The Garden City Retired Men's Club is a non-profit membership organization formed in April 1961 for the purpose of providing educational and recreational activities for the retired male senior citizens of the Garden City Community. More...

Seniors Invited To Play Friday Morning Games

Senior Citizens are invited to come to the Library to play their favorite board games. The summer game mornings began on Friday, August 1st and will continue on Fridays, throughout August from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults

Annual Back to School Bash Concludes Summer Reading Program The annual Back to School Bash will be held on Wednesday evening, August 27th from 6-8:30 PM. More...

Library Programs For The Week YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

*Wed., Aug. 27, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Back to School Bash. By invitation only. ADULT PROGRAMS *Monday, August 25 - 1:30 p.m. More...

Summer Reading Programs Conclude With Show

The Garden City Library's summer reading programs for children, "Catch the Reading Bug" and "The Caterpillar Club", ended on August 6th. Children who completed 3 or 4 activities and won at least one prize were invited to the final shows. More...

Library Recognizes Pages And Aides

The Garden City Public Library recognized staff pages and aides for their valuable contribution assisting the Library at special summer programs. More...

St. Anne's Spirit Day Preparations Taking Place

Traditional tell-tale signs of another great success for Saint Anne's annual "Spirit Day," this year on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 10 P.M., will be the size of the throng of worshippers at 5:00 P.M. More...

Vacation Bible School Held At The Cathedral

During the week August 11-15, 2008, the Cathedral held a Vacation Bible School for children ages 4-9. More...

Making Waves To Fight Cancer

On Sunday, August 17th, Team GC Boy Scouts along with many other Teams from our area headed to the Long Island Sound in Glen Cove to raise awareness and Swim to Fight Cancer. They were part of an organization called Swim Across America. More...