December 10, 2010 RSS feed / Community

Rob’s Run: Another Great Race

While not quite as nice as last year’s weather, the wether for this year’s 18 th annual edition of Long Island Blood Serviced Rob’s Run was a good deal better than in 2008, and this year’s finale of the USATF More...

Local Restaurants Shine At Chamber Event

On the evening of November 18, local restaurants dazzled attendees of The Chamber’s “Taste of Garden City” networ More...

Tips For A Scam-Free Holiday Online Shopping

With the holiday season approaching and the increasing popularity of online shopping, Garden City Police Commissioner, Ernest Cipullo, offers some helpful online shopping tips as reported by the Nassau County Security/Police Information Networ More...

Eagle Project Brings Christmas To Nursing Home

Garden City resident Matthew Abruzzo is organizing an instrumental Christmas Concert with student musicians at Ozanam Hall Nursing Home in Bayside Queens on Saturday, December 11. The concert is part of Matthew’s Eagle Scout project. More...

Garden City Jewish Center Honors Cantor

More than one hundred people gathered to celebrate the Annual Chanukah Party and service held at the Garden City Jewish Center on Friday evening, December 3rd, honoring Cantor Lev Hawley for his dedicated service to the Temple family. More...

Ambrosino Attends Street Fair

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Casino Bridge

A picture perfect setting, twinkling lights aglow on the Christmas tree and lovely tables in green and red, background music to delight, so was the beginning of our December Saturday night dinner and bridge. More...

Sales Leader Of The Year

Honeywell Security, Melville, recently awarded Lou Martorello, Vice President of Sales, World Wide Security, Garden City, the prestigious award and recognition of Sales Leader of the Year. More...

Welcoming Club Floral Arranging Event


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Garden City Resident Inducted As President

On September 21, Garden City resident Andrew M. Thaler was sworn in as President of The Theodore Roosevelt Inn of Court by the honorable Gerald E. Lynch, Second Circuit Court of appeals Judge. 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...

SENIOR WALKING GROUP BEGINS AGAIN

The Recreation Department’s Senior Walking Group, led by Felicia Lovaglio, will begin again on Tuesday, October 19 and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 pm. The group will meet in St. More...

Cozy Up With A Good Book

Fifth Anniversary of Library’s Adult Winter Reading Club More...

News From The Children’s Room

Effective January 1, 2011: New Registration Procedures More...

Download eBooks Through The Library

If your holiday gift list includes a new eReader or another electronic device, visit the Nassau Digital Doorway on the Garden City Public Library’s website to find out which devices are compatible with the Library’s free downloadab More...

Library Board Meeting

There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on December 13th , at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. More...

Garden City Community Church Sponsors Advent Breakfast

As part of the many activities during the Christmas season, the Garden City Community Church sponsored an Advent Breakfast for members and friends on S unday, December 5th. More...

Annual Christmas TreeAnd Bake Sale

All are invited to the Annual Christmas Tree Sale at the Garden City Community Church on Saturday, December 11th. More...

Brownie Troop Visits Woofer Wash

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Community Club To Host Special Holiday Musical Program

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead has a very special treat in store for its members and guests on Thursday, December 16th at 1:30pm at the Garden City Casino, when three talented musicians will entertain us with a musical perform More...

A Word From The Publisher

We were glad to hear that the Village will be replacing the crosswalk pavers on Franklin Avenue in the spring. They have unfortunately fallen victim to time and wear, and have become somewhat shabby looking recently. More...

Grand Opening

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County Clerk Meets With Past Honorees

Launched in 2000, the annual Long Island Business News Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business program recognizes the Island’s top women professionals for business proficiency, mentoring and community commitment. More...

Evening Walking Tour Of Historical Homes A Success

Last Thursday night the Garden City Historical Society (GCHS) had its annual Evening Walking Tour of Historic Homes. Approximately100 tour-goers enjoyed the homes and apartment. More...

Cathedral J2A Group Sponsors “An Affair to Remember”

On a recent Saturday evening in November, the young people in the Journey to Adulthood Fellowship at the Cathedral of the Incarnation sponsored a fundraiser “An Affair to Remember.” The purpose of the event was to raise monies for More...

Garden City Native Makes Big Screen Debut

By Stephanie Petrellese Garden City resident Ashley Gerasimovich can be seen in her first movie role, playing the daughter of Sean Penn and Naomi Watts in “Fair Game.” The movie is in theaters now. More...

Senator Hannon Named Guardian Of Small Business

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has named Senator Kemp Hannon a 2010 Guardian of Small Business for his consistent support on issues that affect small businesses. More...

Charlie’s Champions’ Race Raises $75,000

In support of Charlie’s Champions Foundation – created by Garden City residents Tara and John Schmitt in the name of their son, who is currently a patient at Winthrop’s Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) – Alta Physical Ther More...

Mercy Expands Single-Incision Surgery Offerings

Mercy Medical Center has become the first hospital on the south shore to expand its offerings of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) to encompass bowel and other soft-tissue procedures for the treatment of conditions such as colon canc More...

GC Photographer Meets Govenor

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       Socially         Speaking

December arrived along with the hustle and bustle of the holidays and you just know that some things will fall through the cracks. It is true of most folks and it was true for me also. More...

Garden City Students To Perform In The Nutcracker

As it approaches its 50th anniversary, Eglevsky Ballet offers thanks to the Long Island community for it support as one of the oldest, continuously running ballet companies in the country.  This year, the Eglevsky Ballet brings excitement to L More...

Welcoming Club Upcoming Events

December 11th Brunch With Santa December 30th Children’s Day Off Rockville Centre Rec Center More...

Senior Duplicate Bridge Results

On Dec. 6 there were 8 tables of Monday, night Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. Section A: North-South 1. Frank & Fran DeAngelo 2. Grace Basile & Carmel Quill More...

St. Joseph's Rosary Altar Society

St. Joseph’s Rosary Altar Society and Friends from St. Anne’s Parish in Garden City enjoyed a wonderful trip to Ellis Island on Monday, November 8 th . More...

Registration Begins For Library’s Adult Reading Club

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It’s What’s Happening For Young Adults Holiday Sweet Treats

Sue Bazzicalupo will teach YAs how to put together a variety of sweet treats just in time for the holidays on Saturday, December 11th from 3 - 4PM. Bring an appetite to sample what’s made! More...

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups This Winter

New support groups are being offered by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. More...

Regift Your Unused Calendars

Don’t throw away those calendars you receive as holiday gifts from businesses and friends. Instead, please donate them to The Seamen’s Church Institute which is sponsored by The Episcopal Church. More...

Garden City KiwanisLaunches New Website

The Kiwanis Club of Garden City, Inc. is proud to announce the launching of their new and improved website. GardenCityKiwanis.com is the new home to the Garden City Kiwanis Club. More...

Advent Season Events At The Garden City Community Church

The public is invited to come to a number of special Christmas season events and services at the Garden City Community Church to be held during the month of December. All are welcome. More...

Mid Winter Luncheon Bridge

Ann Paulson, Grace Murphy and Ann Sencyshyn are Co-Chairing the annual Mid-Winter Luncheon Bridge on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 from 12:30 to 4p.m. at the Garden City Casino. More...

Correction

In an article which appeared in the December 3rd issue, “Festival Chorus Televised Rehearsal For Holiday Concert” the sponsorship of the concert was mis-stated. More...

Garden City Kiwanis Star Program

The Garden City Kiwanis Foundation is busy at work with our Annual “Star Program” of sponsoring a family for the upcoming holidays. More...

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responded to a domestic dispute on November 30th. A 16 year-old had allegedly disabled all of the telephones in the home, and was charged with criminal mischief… A TRUCK STOP was held on December 1st at Clinton Road. More...