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Deputy Mayor John Mauk, who was next in line to be the Mayor of the Village of Garden City in April, has declined to be interviewed for the position. He will continue to serve as a Village trustee from the Estates section. More ... Continued From Page One By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese After much discussion at both last week's work session and Tuesday's regular meeting, the Garden City Board of Education took an informal vote and decided to eliminate the Global History 10 Honors course beginning in September, 2009. More ... Among the many friends of Planned Parenthood of Nassau County at a luncheon in the Garden City Hotel celebrating PPNC's 75 years of service were Garden City residents Ann Mallouk, Betsy Blattmachr and Rev. Lynn Sullivan. Behind them is JoAnn D. Smith, President and CEO of PPNC. More ... At its Dec. 18th meeting, the Garden City Board of Trustees unanimously voted to cancel the Memorandum of Understanding with AvalonBay Communities, Inc., and in a 7 to 1 vote, agreed to hire the law firm of Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C., to study the impact, if any, demolition of Ellis Hall and the historic Main Building would have on the environment. More ... The demolition study will likely not be completed before the composition of the Garden City Board of Trustees changes. On Dec. 18th, the Board hired Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C. to conduct an environmental study of the impact, if any, demolition of Ellis Hall and the historic Main Building would have on the environment. More ... The Village's budget is a topic that will surely rise to the forefront of public discussion as the Garden City Board of Trustees begins budget work sessions next month in an uncertain national, state and local economic climate. "I am concerned about the Village's response to this crisis," said Trustee Thomas Lamberti. "It's not simply this year's budget. More ... The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Stony Brook University Hospital is offering a FREE patient support group for patients with blood cancer. More ... Petrellese Village Clerk Brian Ridgway recently earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. The CMC designation program is designed to enhance the job performance of the clerk in small and large municipalities. To earn the CMC designation, Ridgway had to attend extensive education programs. More ... The Nominating Committee of Garden City Estates (Estates Nom Comm) announces that at the Nominating Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, the Estates Nom Comm formally nominated Mr. Robert Rothschild for Mayoral Candidate for the Incorporated Village of Garden City for a Two Year term ending March 2011. More ... The Garden City Community Council on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention is pleased to present a Parent Education Workshop - Thriving Teens: Parenting For Positive Growth, from the Parenting Institute Of The NYU Child Study Center. More ... MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW for the New Year's Eve party at the Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, on December 31. Music by Billy Keenan and the Prime Time Showband. A choice of roast beef, ham or a chicken dinner and a dessert table. Donation is $80 per person to start at 8:30 p.m. and there will be an open bar from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. More ... With Athena Christmas is over and the wrapping papers and ribbons have been cleared away. Any regrets would be only that you over indulged too much and would like to settle your tummy. Here is a story that might help you. 'The Meaning of the Candy Cane." Many years ago a candy maker wanted to make a candy that would symbolize the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Franz and Mr. and Mrs. William J. Basel of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine Mary Basel, to Christopher John Ryan the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan of Homosassa, Florida, formerly of North Bellmore, New York. More ... Senator Kemp Hannon joined Apollo 13 Astronauts at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Left to right Astronaut Jim Lovell , Sen. Hannon, Astronaut Fred Hayes. More ... Mike D'Innocenzo speaks on "The Aristocracy of the Robe: The Significance of Lifetime Judges (and those who appoint them) for American Democracy" On Sunday, January 11, 2009, at 11 am, the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island presents Dr. More ... The January Electors' Meeting of the Property Owners' Association of Garden City Estates will be held on Tuesday, January 20th at 8:00PM in the Stratford School Auditorium. The Nominating Committee of Garden City Estates has met and will place into nomination Mr. Robert Rothschild, 124 Salisbury Avenue, for Village Mayor, a two-year term, ending March, 2011. More ... Ed Gaylor of Garden City is a volunteer Bell Ringer for the Salvation Army. This year more than ever the needs in Nassau County are great. Ed volunteers his time to help others. If you can help, call (516) 747-4902 More ... 'Twas a few nights before Christmas and all the cards were to be hung. Over the fireplace? Surely not. A hazard: enticing flames for sure. So why bother? After all, the decorations are always overdone. More ... Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (right) lends a helping hand to Patrick Kane of Garden City at the 2008 S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Program, which was recently held at North Woodmere Park in North Woodmere. The S.T.O.P. More ... Town Supervisor Kate Murray (2nd left), Councilman Ed Ambrosino (2nd right), Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (right) and Reciever of Taxes Don Clavin (left) presented Police Sergeant William Grimes of the Garden City Police Department the 2008 Town of Hempstead Police Service Award. More ... Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (third left) congratulates Stuart Lubow (third right) of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. Stuart, the founder, chairman, president and CEO of Community National Bank, was recently honored at the Nassau Council of Chambers 24th Annual Small Businessperson of the Year Legislative Breakfast. More ... Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City invites new friends and old to celebrate and worship during the Christmas season. Feast of the Nativity on December 24 includes a family Holy Eucharist at Christ Episcopal Church Christmas Worship at 5 p.m. and a Solemn Choral Eucharist at 10 p.m. More ... The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital Division of Oncology & Hematology is offering a FREE family/caregiver support group. These meetings are facilitated by an oncology nurse and social worker. More ... Family Show and Winter 2009 Registration On Tuesday, December 30th at 11:00a.m., the library is proud to present Strummin' and Drummin' with Matt, a show for the whole family. Tickets were available beginning December 20that 9:00a.m. More ... It's that time again! You are invited to join the Garden City Public Library for its third annual Adult Winter Reading Club to be held from Sunday, December 7th to Sunday, April 5th. Receive a gift just for signing up! There are NO meetings. You choose the books you want to read or listen to. More ... Thursday, January 15th 7:00 PM The Garden City Public Library Come to the Library to learn everything you've always wanted to know about property taxes and more. Mr. Donald X. Clavin Jr. More ... Young adults who participated in the December two-part babysitting workshop at the Garden City Library are pictured with the dolls and stuffed animals they used to practice the first aid and child care techniques taught at the first session of the workshop. Two neonatal nurses from Winthrop University Hospital discussed the care of infants and small children with the young adults. More ... Registration begins Saturday, December 27th for the YA program, Mexican Cooking For Teens. The workshop will be held on Saturday, January 10th at 3:30 PM. At this program, instructor Sue Bazzicalupo will demonstrate and help teens prepare 3 different Mexican treats. The group will be limited to the first 25 registrants. Ole! More ... LIBRARY ART GALLERY EXHIBIT: "REMBRATS 2009" A group art show entitled "Rembrats 2009:" will be exhibited January 5-30, 2009 in the Garden City Public Library's lower gallery. More ... Registration begins Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m., at the reference desk for the AARP 55 Alive defensive driving course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Wednesday, January 21, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. More ... The Garden City Public Library New Year's holiday hours are: Wednesday, December 31st, New Year's Eve: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, January 1, New Year's Day: CLOSED Friday, January 2:9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More ... Our Senior walking group has become so popular that we are adding a day! Our group will now meet at Cluett Hall at 2:15 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday and walk for at least 20 minutes. Felicia will moderate this program, which will take place rain or shine! Dress for the elements but if it rains or is too cold, we will walk indoors. No registration is needed- come and join us! More ... Regular Exercise helps you to maintain a healthy lifestyle, improve your strength, flexibility and balance while increasing your energy. More ... December: What's at the Top of Your New Year's Resolution List? As you begin your resolutions for 2009, why not add a line for volunteering? Nassau County residents, age 55 and over, are needed in not-for-profit and government agencies. Positions include teacher assistants, friendly visitors, meal delivery, tax preparation, and many more exciting opportunities. More ... On Monday, November 17th Dr. Michael Sullivan, a member of Gastroenterology Associates PC., addressed the members of the Garden City Retired Men's Club. Dr. Sullivan spoke on the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases and internal disorders. He told how the development of fiber optic endoscopes has revolutionized diagnostic procedures. More ... 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. The organization is non-sectarian and non-political. More ... Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter gathered on December 2 to celebrate Christmas with a festive lunch at historic Milleridge Inn in Jericho. Chapter Regent Janet Littlejohn chaired the business portion of the meeting. More ... The Annual Mother Daughter Dance was held on November 3rd at the beautifully renovated The INN at New Hyde Park. 475 Mothers and Daughters joined us for a great night of dancing, vendor shopping and that always popular Mother Daughter Photo. More ... On Tuesday, December 2, the Cathedral of the Incarnation once again became the setting for the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead's annual "Christmas House of Music" concert. More ... Residents and visitors to the Village turned out for the Chamber's 54th Village tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 7. More ... |
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