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May 1, 2009 / Front Page

A Friend's Farewell

By Stephanie Petrellese

The Parente family of Garden City has been laid to rest. Most people who attended Tuesday's funeral have gone back to work or school. Television news vans have left the Village; reporters have moved on to cover their next story. More...

Community

Garden City Budget News By Roy S. Ryniker and Bob Sundius

The Board of Trustees recently approved a Village budget for 2009-2010 that included a 5.9% increase in taxes, with a total tax levy of $44.3 million. More...

Receives National Accreditation

In the latest affirmation of the hospital's delivery of the highest quality patient care, Mercy Medical Center has been recognized by a multidisciplinary national accrediting organization for the caliber of the noninvasive testing it provides More...

EPOA Annual Joint Meeting

The Eastern Property Owners' Association (EPOA) will hold its Annual Meeting on June 1 at 7:30PM at Garden City Library to elect Officers and Directors for the 2009-2010 term, to select four members of the Seven Member EPOA Nominating Committ More...

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Sports

Garden City vs Manhasset 2009 Mini Woodstick Classic

The entire Garden City Youth Lacrosse 4th Grade was hosted by Manhasset as part of the annual Mini Woodstick Classic. The boys played a series of games culminating in a pizza party, which seemed to be the highlight of the evening for many. More...

GCYL 3rd Grade Boys Hitmen

The GC Hitmen have continued their dominance in the OBLL league with 2 victories over the Massapequa squad. More...

GCYL Leprechaun Warriors Rough It Out

The Roughriders of Oyster Bay came to town on Sunday to play the GC Leprechaun Warriors in a highly contested game in 3rd grade boys lacrosse. More...

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Adelphi Breast Cancer Program Saved

State funding that had been vital for the continued operation of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program has been restored under the 2009-2010 budget, Senator Craig M. More...

School

Music Department Spring Concert

The Garden City High School Music Department will present Green & Gallant Spring, the Women's Chorus, Chamber Choir, Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble Spring Concert I, on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. More...

GC Schools Upcoming Important Dates

Garden City Public Schools will hold the 2009-2010 Budget Hearing on Monday, May 11, 2009, 8:15 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. More...

Second Grade Career Day

Stratford School students dressed up for Career Day. The second graders in Miss McCavera's class enjoyed thinking about what they wanted to be when they grow up. More...

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Letters

A Word From The Publisher

With swine flu in the news this week, we thought we'd pass along some advice we received from the NAPSI news syndicate this week on how to protect your family from the flu: (NAPSI)-Heeding a few hints can help you protect your family fr More...

Letters To The Editor

Email: editor@ gcnews.com

American Legion Poppy Distribution To The Editor As Memorial Day approaches, the members of the William Bradford Turner Post No. More...

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View From Here

The View From Here . . .

By Bob Morgan, Jr.

This week marks the completion of 100 days of the Barack Obama presidency. More...

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