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THE 2ND BATTALION, 25th Marines Association will host its Annual Golf Outing at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 3 to raise funds for the support of local Marine Reservists and their families. More...

Real Estate Agents Attend Regional Conference

Stephanie Cullum, Marie Grant, Karen Guendjoian, Herta Kapp, Cheryl McAuliffe and John Russo of Coach Realtors' Garden City Office recently joined other specialists in the luxury real estate market from North America, for the Christie's Great More...

Socially Speaking

"A Morsel of Genuine History is a THING SO RARE as to be always valuable,'" Thomas Jefferson wrote The Garden City Historical Society filled Cluett Hall this past week for its St. Paul's Forum. More...

Birth

Matthew Jason Simone, all 8 pounds, 15-1/2 ounces was born on June 18, 2009 at 9:51 p.m., delighting his grandparents, Linda and Vincent Simone of Garden City and New York City. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library? Wii Night for YAs

"Wii Night for YAs" will be held on Monday evening June 29th at 7 PM. The Young Adult Department was able to secure a Wii system to use for this fun program. More...

Library Closed July 4th

The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. More...

Garden City Library Announces Summer Reading Club to Schools

Children's Librarian Donna Furey kicked off the Garden City Library's summer season by visiting the Kindergartens and First Grades at Homestead School on Monday, June 15th to announce the Library's Summer Reading Clubs and special programs for childr More...

Express Yourself At Your Library This Summer

All 'tweens and teens — from those entering Middle School for the first time in September 2009 to those entering 12th grade — are invited to be a part of the Garden City Library's Young Adult Summer Reading Club. More...

News From The Children's Room

School's Out - Visit the Library for Different Activities Almost Every Day School's out! Are you looking for summer activities while the children are on vacation? The Library has something going on almost every day of the week. More...

Cub Scout Pack 55's Annual Pow Wow

The cub scouts of Pack 55 and their families celebrated another exciting year of scouting at their annual picnic. Though the weather kept the scouts from enjoying the outdoors, nothing could dampen their spirits! More...

1981 Time Capsule Found - Looking For Participants!

During the current construction project at Village Hall, a Time Capsule buried in 1981 was found! More...

Military History Exhibit Honors1st Lieutenant Michael L. Licalzi

Included in the current exhibit at the Garden City Library, which ends on June 30th, is memorabilia from the life of Garden City's sole casualty in Iraq, 1st Lieutenant Michael L. LiCalzi, USMC. More...

Community Service Award

Councilman Edward Ambrosino presented a Town Of Hempstead Community Service and Excellence Award to Christine Poisson, a student at Garden City High School. More...

Garden City Senior News

SUMMER CONCERTS ANNOUNCED

The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce its upcoming Gazebo Concert Series. Our concerts are held at the Gazebo on the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues and begin at 7:15 pm. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On June 8 there were 1-1/2 tables of Monday nite Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. More...

Friends' Cabaret Concert Captivate Library Patrons

The Garden City Public Library's program room was "swaying" to an enthralled audience as the Friends of the Library presented a "Cabaret Concert" on June 17. More...

Eagle Scout Court Of Honor

On the evening of June 19th, 2009, Troop 243 held an Eagle Court of Honor for scouts Michael E. Gamber and John J. Cassano. The ceremony was held in the auditorium of St. Joseph's R.C. More...

GC Firm Cuts Ribbon On New Building

Islip Town officials joined Joseph A. More...

Time Capsule Found

In 1981, a time capsule was buried by Girl Scout Brownie Troop 1356 at Garden City Village Hall. It was supposed to be dug up 5 years later but no one ever did it!! Twenty eight years into the future..........TIME CAPSULE FOUND!!!!!!!!! More...

Staffordshire Dog Collection Displayed

A lifelong collection of 19th century Victorian Staffordshire Dogs will be displayed at the Garden City Public Library during the month of July.Breeds from Afghans and Border Collies through to Salukis and Whippets will be included. More...

A Short Piece Of Pipe From Long Ago

In 1990, the Garden City Water Department made a startling discovery during a digging operation in the vicinity of Raymond Court and Stewart School fields. More...

Bess ~ Daly Wedding

The wedding of Dianne Bess and Kevin Daly took place on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Saint Helen's Roman Catholic Church, Westfield, New Jersey. The Reverend William Morris, a friend of the bride's family celebrated the Nuptial Mass. More...

Nassau County Bar Association Honors Attorney

The Bar Association of Nassau County at its 110th Annual Dinner/Dance held at the Marriott Hotel, Uniondale, Long Island honored Edward T. Brown, Esq. More...

Library Board Regrets Passing Of Former Trustee

The Board of Trustees of the Garden City Public Library regrets the passing of former Library Trustee Edward Starr. A Garden City resident for over 40 years, Mr. Starr died on June 21, 2009. More...

Erik's Reptile "Edventures"

Ticket distribution for a Garden City Library Children's Department Program Erik's Reptile "Edventures" begins on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 9AM. More...

Monday Morning Games For Seniors Garden City Public Library

July 6th, 20th and August 3rd, 17th 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Come to the Garden City Public Library where you can play your favorite games. Come by yourself, or come with friends. We supply the games...you supply the fun! More...

Second Annual Passport Fair Held at Garden City Public Library

For the second year in a row, the Garden City Public Library invited the U.S. Postal Service to send representatives to process passport applications on Saturday June 13th . More...

Library Programs For The Week Children's Programs

*Tues., June 30 - 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m., A Time for Kids, with Donna Green. For residents ages 21¼2 to 5 (No Kindergarten). *Tues., June 30 - K-2, 1:00 p.m.; Grades 3-5, 2:15 p.m. More...

German Club News

Members of the Garden City German Club, also known as Garden City Deutsch Verein, have had a very busy season thus far and look forward to the many activities scheduled for the remainder of the year. More...

GC Post Office Announces New Hours

Beginning Monday, July 6, the Garden City Post Office, 600 Franklin Ave. will offer retail service hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. More...

First Annual Alumni And Employer Appreciation Breakfast

On Tuesday, May 12, Adelphi University hosted an inaugural appreciation breakfast to be held annually for alumni and employers who equip Adelphi students with necessary hands-on experience in their areas of interest. More...

Garden City Senior News

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...

Free "Aging Parents" Presentation

Mercy Medical Center will present a free one-hour lecture on "My Parents Are Aging. What Do I Need To Know? " on Wednesday, July 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the Mercy League Lounge on the hospital campus. More...

Mercy Bridge Marathon Held

The annual brunch for the Bridge Marathon, a fundraiser on behalf of the Garden City League of Mercy Medical Center, was recently held at the home of Joan Hildreth, who is a co-chairperson with Marygene Anderson. More...

Tutor Training Workshops

Tina Sanacore, Executive Director of Literacy Nassau, invites Nassau County residents interested in helping to change the lives of others to sign up as a volunteer for Literacy Nassau, a volunteer tutoring service that is free for adults in Na More...