Garden City, New York

Trustee Blasts Winston Project By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese       The Village of Garden City is now researching what legal remedy, if any, is available now that the Mineola Village Board has approved a $165 million, nine-story, luxury condominium project. "We believe that this project represents an urbanization of the area which we do not like," Tr... More ... Valentines For Veterans      Valentine's Day is time for sending messages to friends and loved ones-and to the nation's veterans-at Garden City primary schools. Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino, with a group of first-graders and Principal Audrey Bellovin, visited Hemlock School earlier this month to pick up a box of V... More ... Instructional Budget Component Discussed By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese       The instructional component of the budget, which comprises the largest portion with a total of $70,080,302 or 74.05 percent, was discussed at a Garden City Board of Education work session on Monday evening. Superintendent Dr. Robert Feirsen's proposed 2008/2009 budget is $94,637,782,... More ... Five-Year Capital Plan Discussed By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese       The Village's capital needs were presented to the public by department heads during the 26th annual capital budget plan meeting on February 14th. The meeting gives residents an opportunity to learn and ask questions about projects tentatively scheduled for the next five years. More ...