July 17, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Winthrop-University Hospital Earns Pinnacle Award

When members of Winthrop-University Hospital administration recently traveled to the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) Annual Conference, they had something special to look forward to. More...

The Value Of Volunteering

Hosted by The Long Island Volunteer Center, an affiliate of HandsOn Network, in partnership with Girl Scouts of Nassau County Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 7:00 - 8:30pm Girl Scouts of Nassau County located at 110 Ring Road West, G More...

Ambrosino Honors Eagle Scouts

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (center) presents official Town of Hempstead Certificates of Recognition to John James Cassano (3rd left) and Michael Edward Gamber (3rd right), both of Garden City, on the occasion of their Eagle Cou More...

Local Resident To Be Featured

Local resident Lana Noone will be featured on Telecare's upcoming TV program titled "Family Comes First", co-hosted by Vincent J. Russo and Kim Berk, co-host of K-JOY's "Jim and Kim" Radio Show. More...

LeSueur ~ Hughes Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Paul LeSueur of Garden City proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany, to Thomas W. Hughes Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hughes, of Dix Hills, New York Ms. More...

Miracle Foundation Awards Grant

The Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop-University Hospital was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Miracle Foundation to support its Child Life Program. More...

Math Research Students Distinguished At Fair

Nine Garden City High School Math Research students in Mrs. Donna Getchell's class recently were awarded bronze medals for their final round entries into the 2009 Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair held at Hofstra University. More...

Resident Presents At Meeting

Donna O'Brien of Garden City was selected to give a poster presentation at the Academy Health Annual Research meeting which was held in Chicago on June 29 th . More...

Partner's Better Ball At Cherry Valley

On June 30th the Cherry Valley ladies 18-holers had 29 teams competing for a net score partner's better ball tournament. First Place M. Gallagher & L. Pisani 62 Second Place H. 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 July 13 there were 11-1/2 tables of Monday Nite Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. 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...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room

Guessing Games, Crafts, Talent Show, Book Discussions, and More Each week there is a different guessing game to choose in the Children's Room. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library

Guitar Hero World Tour A professional DJ will be leading groups of four in the popular game Guitar Hero on Monday August 3rd at 7PM . In addition to the guitars, he will bring upgraded drum sets. Register beginning Monday, July 20. More...

Food Drive At Library

A blue donation barrel for Long Island Cares, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, will be located across from the Library's circulation desk until the end of August. More...

Property Tax Exemption Outreach

The Garden City Public Library Tuesday, August 11th 2-4 PM The Nassau County Department of Assessment will literally be bringing its office operations to The Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, August 11th from 2:00-4:00 PM More...

Children And Caregivers Enjoy "A Time For Kids"

Artists hard at work More...

UCPN Art On Display At Supermarket

The Kings Supermarket graciously offered the opportunity to display original art done by children and adults who participate in programs at ucpn in its Garden City store for the month of July. More...

Recreation Dance Conservatory Hold Annual Performance

The Garden City Recreation Dance Conservatory held its Annual Showcase on Friday, June 5th at Adelphi University's beautiful Olmstead Theater. It was a memorable evening as the dancers performed to a sold out audience of over 300. More...

"Women Of Distinction" Ceremony

Assemblyman Tom McKevitt (R,C,I-East Meadow) will be hosting his Third Annual "Women of Distinction" ceremony to honor outstanding women from the 17th Assembly District. More...

Garden City Surgeon Saves Maryland Visitor

Dennis Brady is a lucky man, twice over! Three years ago, during routine medical tests, it was discovered that the 80-year-old Maryland resident had an abdominal aortic aneurysm. More...

The Office Cat

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

Hospice Network Needs Committee Members

Hospice Care Network is in need of committee members for its Annual Crystal Ball Gala fundraiser. Committee members will assist with the planning of an evening of wining, dining, dancing, and games of chance. More...

Cathedral Choristers Sing At Christ Church

The Boy and Girl Choristers of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, sung at Christ Church, New Haven, CT on Sunday June 14th. More...

Kannengieser ~ O'Mullan Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. John Kannengieser of Garden City are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jillian, to Dr. Gregory O'Mullan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O'Mullan of Gillette, New Jersey. More...

Socially Speaking

The big topics in town is still the weather and summer or the lack thereof, with night time temperatures going down to the 50's and daytime temperatures only up to 80, which combined with the wind does not amount to July as we all knew it. More...

Hildreth Float Featured In Parade

Ron and Joan Hildreth of Montauk and Garden City were surprised this 4th of July by their children and grandchildren with a "Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary" float in the Southhampton Parade. More...

Garden City's Pub Crawl Expecting Great Turnout!

After 4 successful 'Networking Charity' Events held by the Garden City Young Professional's, their July 24th GC Pub Crawl looks like it will have a fantastic turnout. More...

Winthrop Sabbath House For The Jewish Dedicated

In a demonstration of Winthrop-University Hospital's commitment to providing bikur cholim accommodations for observant Jewish patients and their families, members of the community, local officials, Hospital administration and staff gathered on More...

Financial Consultant Speaks At Meeting

On June 29, as part of its monthly speaker program, the Garden City Retired Men's Club hosted Donald Canade of Fidelity Investments. Don is a regional planning consultant (for Long Island) and a Certified Financial Planner. More...

Monday Morning Games For Seniors

Garden City Public Library July 20th & 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... More...

Garden City Library Offers Advice For Summer Reading

Waves whispering in your ear . . . your toes in the warm sand . . . an umbrella to keep you cool as you lean back in your chair with the ice rattling in your glass - what could complete this picture better than a good book in your lap? More...

Blood Drive At Library

Long Island Blood Services will hold a blood drive at The Garden City Public Library on Monday, July 27th from 2PM to 7:30 PM. The bus mobile will be parked at 60 Seventh Street, outside the Library. More...

Future Scientists Enjoy "Slime Time"

The Mad Science of Long Island presenter (standing left) introduces the world of slime to participants in Grades K - 5 at the Library on June 30th. More...

Teens Learn Scrapbooking at Library

Christine Rissanen facilitated a scrapbooking workshop for young adults at the Garden City Library on Saturday, November 15th. Novices learned basic techniques while those who had experience with this popular art form refined their skills. More...

Free Mortgage Foreclosure Clinic

Nassau residents caught in the growing mortgage foreclosure crisis can have their questions answered by attorneys at a free clinic sponsored by the Nassau County Bar Association on Thursday, August 13, 2009, 4-6 p.m. More...

Nixon Peabody Volunteers At Bird Sanctuary

The staff of law firm Nixon Peabody donated the morning of Friday July 10 for a corporate volunteer community service program at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary. More...