December 11, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Merry Christmas To All...

‘Twas just weeks before Christmas and all through the stores, it was far too quiet - no one on the floors. The merchandise was readied and made to look grand in hopes that the people would understand. More...

Appointed To NYU Faculty

Garden City resident Susan Gail Tierney, D.D.S. has been appointed to New York University School of Dentistry as an Assistant Clinical Professor (part time) in the Department of Post Graduate Orthodontics. More...

Presbyterian Church Victorian Tea


There is still time to make your reservations for the Presbyterian Church’s annual holiday Victorian tea, boutique and raffle on Saturday, Dec. 12 th . More...

Sanitation Collection - Holiday Weeks

Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage or recycling pickup Christmas & New Year’s Day. The holiday collection schedule will be as follows: GARBAGE RUBBISH More...

Local Donations Feed 240 Families For Thanksgiving

Saint Anne’s Social Ministry wants to thank the community for helping to sponsor families for Thanksgiving. Over 80 donors volunteered to “sponsor a family” —which meant providing a complete Thanksgiving dinner. More...

Waldorf Alumnus And Father Co-Author Book

Waldorf alumnus Noah Heau ‘08 and his father Ernest Heau are the recent authors of a novel-length fantasy adventure for young teens called The Lost Rubies of Fennwann . More...

GC Clergy Breakfast With Village Officials

An eminent group of Garden City officials and civic leaders met with local clergypersons at the annual Garden City Clergy Fellowship (GCCF) holiday breakfast meeting. More...

Resident Meets Former President

Former Garden City resident, Laura Marino, assistant to former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, meets with former President George Bush, at Kissinger Consulting in Manhattan. More...

Named To Honor Roll

William Chu , a sixth form student at Kent School in Kent, Connecticut, was named to the High Honor Roll for the Fall Term of 2009-2010. William is the son of Howard Chu of Garden City. More...

Italian Cafe Helps Breast Cancer Program

Marisa Ruta, the co-owner of La Bottega and Caffe Barocco restaurants in Garden City South, recently presented a check for $800 to Hillary Rutter, the director of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. More...

Town Holds STOP Program

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (left) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (right) lend a helping hand to Tony Carnabuci of Garden City at the 2009 S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Program, which was recently held at Baldwin Park. More...

Tree Lighting At Mercy Medical Center

Skies were clear and there was a bracing chill in the air for the annual Tree of Lights holiday celebration conducted by the Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center. The December 8th ceremony included caroling by members of the St. More...

Annual Holiday Show

Broadway Bound of Garden City will present its annual Holiday Show on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 - 7 p.m. at the Mineola H.S. More...

Free Workshop For Breast Cancer Patients

A free workshop, “Simplifying and Organizing Your Lifestyle,” is being offered to those who have had breast cancer on Tuesday, January 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. More...

Assisting Westbury Families

The Presbyterian Church in Garden City has “adopted” 16 Central American fourth graders and their families in Westbury. More...

Old Bethpage Village Presents “Candlelight Evenings”

One of Long Island’s grandest holiday traditions, “Candlelight Evenings” at Old Bethpage Village Restoration (OBVR), will take place December 19 - 20 and 26 - 30, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. More...

GC Resident Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Garden City resident Gerard Smith ‘79, a tennis standout known for his serve and volley, was inducted into Manhattan College’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 14. More...

Ambrosino Speaks To WPOA Members

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (standing) speaks to Western Property Owners’ Association members at the Garden City Library. Also pictured is WPOA President Tom Pinou. More...

Attorney General’s Office Brings Project Sunlight

A representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office spoke to the Ethical Humane Society about giving the public increased access to information on governmental decision-making processes. More...

Garden City Senior News

SENIOR WALKING GROUP BEGINNING More...

Senior Bridge Results

Sec A On Dec 7, there were 7 tables of Monday night Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play are as follows. North-South More...

Garden City Library News

Garden City Public Library Calendar of Events Week of December 13, 2009

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS * Sat., Dec. 19 9:00 a.m. Ticket distribution begins for the “Comedy and Magic of Jim McClenahan” to be held on Tues., Dec. 29 at 11:00 a.m. More...

News From The Children’s Room

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Residents Paint Holiday Mugs At Library Program

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Library Board To Meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees at the Library on Monday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Library Hours For Christmas Week

The Garden City Public Library’s Christmas Week Hours are: Monday, Dec. 21 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. More...

Evening Walking Tour Of Historic Homes A Success

The weather was delightful for the Evening Walking Tour of Historic Homes on December 3rd. It was sponsored by the Garden City Historical Society. More...

GC Hotel Manager Appointed To Tourism Board

The Garden City Hotel has announced the appointment of General Manager Nasser Samman to the board of directors of the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission (LICVB&SC) www.discoverlongisland.com. More...

Children’s Medical Fund Brunch & Comedy Show A Success

The Children’s Medical Fund of Garden City hosted its annual Brunch and Comedy Show on November 12th, and it was a great success! The Hempstead Country Club provided a festive atmosphere and delicious brunch. More...

Don’t Forget To Lock Car Doors By Stephanie Petrellese

Mayor Robert J. Rothschild reminded residents at the Dec. 3rd meeting of the Garden City Board of Trustees to lock their automobile doors in their driveway and to not get “too casual.” More...

Saint Anne’s Church Sponsor Christmas Food & Gift Drive

It’s the season of giving! Saint Anne’s Church is sponsoring Christmas food and gift collections to help local families struggling in this difficult economic environment. More...

Garden City Youngsters To Appear In Nutcracker

Emily Aprigliano, Lauren Deluca and Grace Ann Limoncelli, all of Garden City, have won places in the children’s cast of the Eglevsky Ballet’s 2009 production of NUTCRACKER, December 19 through 21 at Tilles Center for the Performin More...

The Office Cat

ON SUNDAY , December 13, the Waldorf Choral Society, with soprano Elizabeth Farnum and an orchestra, will present a concert of holiday music at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave. More...

Arrest For Graffiti

On December 4th Garden City Detectives arrested Jonathan D. Schmidt, 20, of, Garden City, for five incidents of making graffiti within the Village of Garden City during the past few weeks. More...

“Healthy Eating And Good Cooking” Lecture

Start the New Year right by attending the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead’s January general program featuring a presentation of “Healthy Eating and Good Cooking with a Southern Flair” by the mother-daughter co-own More...

Recipients Of Prudential Spirit Of Community Awards

Garden City High School junior Gloria DiMino and senior Michael Abatemarco, pictured here with Principal Nanine Cuttitta and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen, have been selected as Prudential Spirit of Community winners. More...

Pack 55 Cub Scouts Say Thank You Garden City!

The community of Garden City put the “fun” into fundraising this year! The boys of Cub Scout Pack 55 wish to thank their family, friends, and neighbors for so generously supporting them in their 2009 fundraiser. More...

Socially Speaking

It’s only two weeks until Silent Night or Ho, Ho. Ho time and there is still time to finish writing your cards and buying that last present, the one you just don’t know which one to buy. More...

Urban Receives highest French Award

On November 11th, 2009, the French Government appointed Mr. Alfred Urban of Garden City as a chevalier at the French Legion of Honor. Mr. More...

Christmas Vespers & Candlelight Dinner Program

The Garden City Community Church is sponsoring the Christmas Vespers & Candlelight Dinner Program this Sunday, December 13th. More...

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. More...

Resident Receives “Make A Difference Award”

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (2nd left) and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (right) present an official Town of Hempstead Make A Difference Medal to Indu Jaiswal of Garden City (2nd right) on the occasion of the 2009 Make A Difference Award c More...

Music Academy Shoebox Drive A Success

The Music Academy of Garden City has joined the efforts of “Operation Christmas Child,” a charitable organization that collects Christmas gifts for needy children around the world. More...

Musician Of The Month

The Music Academy of Garden City is proud to announce that December 2009’s Musician of the Month is Stephen Iovino! More...

Nurse Practitioner Association Sponsors Wheelchair Basketball

The Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI) recently sponsored the Long Island Lightning Wheelchair Junior Basketball Team as they hosted a tournament at St. Paul’s School in Garden City. More...

Finalist In ‘Top 25 Plays’

MSG Varsity counts down to Christmas with the “Top 25 Plays of 2009,” which highlights the best of the best in football, boys and girls soccer and girls volleyball from the Fall 2009 season. More...

Garden City Fire Volunteer Receives Award

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (2nd left), Councilman Ed Ambrosino (2nd right), Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (right) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) present the Town of Hempstead Firematic Award to Ex-Chief John Casey of Garden City More...

Garden City Ski Club News

All welcome to the Garden City Ski Club meeting Wednesday December 16 th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. More...

Welcoming Club Current Events

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well-established women’s organization, which not only focuses on welcoming new members to our community through a variety of social activities, but also promotes charitable and humanitarian project 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...

Twigs Thanks Golden Goose Gala Supporters

Twigs of Winthrop-University Hospital Women’s Auxiliary proffers heartfelt thanks to its sponsors, donors, contributors, supporters, volunteers, and gracious homeowners who participated in the 35th Annual Golden Goose Gala Candlelight Ho More...

What’s Up For Young Adults Rockin’ Eve of New Year’s Eve

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Lunch Bag Book Talk Discusses The Secret Scripture

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Cozy Up With A Good Book!

The Garden City Public Library’s Fourth Annual Adult Winter Reading Club is underway. The Cozy Up with a Good Book Winter Reading Club is being held from Sunday, November 29th through Sunday, March 28th. More...

Community Club Hears Secretary’s “Confessions”

Prem Chauhan, Chairperson of the Drama/Literature Department of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, did not have to search very far for a guest speaker on Wednesday, November 18th at 1:30 p.m. More...

Are Your Children In Safe Hands?

With a busy and hectic lifestyle, parents must often depend on day care providers to watch over their children. They entrust their day care provider to be fully qualified and licensed, but are they? More...

Lord & Taylor Hosts Chamber’s “Taste of Garden City”

On November 10, for the fourth consecutive year, Lord & Taylor hosted the Garden City Chamber’s “Taste of Garden City” after hours networking event. More...