Tension Simmers As Board Forges Ahead



By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese The Garden City Board of Trustees began the new year on a calmer note as they attempted to work together to deal with Village business at their January 10th meeting. At the last meeting, several trustees became visibly annoyed with fellow trustee Thomas Lamberti as he expressed his displeasure on how several issues were handled. Lamberti […]

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St. Paul’s Fence Issue Resurfaces



By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese The Garden City Board of Trustees will most certainly debate new issues this coming year, but it looks like they will also be facing at least one old controversial topic: the installation of an ornamental fence along Stewart Avenue on the St. Paul’s property. Trustee Robert Rothschild, who also serves as Board liaison to Cultural and […]

St. Joseph School Launches New Website



Saint Joseph School of Garden City, which is dedicated to integrating Catholic teachings within a creative and stimulating learning environment, invites parents and other interested individuals to learn more about the uniquely well-rounded education it offers students, by visiting its new website www.advantageforlife.org Visitors will discover how Saint Joseph School develops the whole person – from Nursery through Grade 8 […]

Network After Hours At Chamber’s Valentine Event



Join the Garden City Chamber of Commerce for a special Valentine-themed After Hours Networking Event sponsored and hosted by Community National Bank, 1055 Franklin Avenue, Garden City on Wednesday, February 13, 6-8 p.m. In the Chamber’s fourth year of presenting After Hours Networking opportunities for members and guests, this pre-Valentine’s Day event hosted by Community National Bank promises to be […]

Village Gets AA1 Rating For Bonds



Citing Garden City’s strong financial position and conservative budgeting practices, Moody’s Investors Service last week assigned an AA1 bond rating to the Village’s sale of general obligation bonds – Moody’s second highest rating. The Village’s $7.7 million in bonds were sold this week to provide funds for library, recreation and water infrastructure improvements. :”Because of our excellent rating,” said Mayor […]

Garden City Budget News



By Roy S. Ryniker and Bob Sundius The four Garden City Property Owners Associations recently authorized the Citizens Budget Review Committee to examine the Village’s proposed budget for the 2008 – 2009 fiscal year. Members of the approved Committee are: Gary Kahn, Tom Paisley, Don Pfail, Roy Ryniker, Bob Sundius, Andy Thaler, John Traxler and Tom Trypuc. Committee members conduct […]

The Spirit Of Christmas At St. Joseph’s School



The week before Christmas break saw many examples of how the Christmas spirit is alive and well at St. Joseph’s School. Every grade was involved in some aspect of the school’s festivities. In addition to the Christmas Boutique, Christmas Sing at the GC Hotel and Santa’s visit, the 1st and 3rd graders put on their Christmas Concert and Nativity production, […]

Garden City Firefighters’ Busy Night



On the evening of Monday, January 14th, Garden City volunteer firefighters were assembling at Fire Headquarters for their regular weekly training when the fire department received a call for an odor of natural gas in the area of New Hyde Park Road and the LIRR main line. Upon arrival at the scene, unit 148 reported a serious natural gas leak […]

William C. Moyers To Speak



William C. Moyers will speak on Tuesday, January 29th, at the Garden City High School auditorium after a 7 PM General PTA meeting. Mr. Moyers is a former Garden City Resident, Garden City High School Alumnus and author. Mr. Moyers is the current VP of External Affairs for the Hazelden Foundation in Minnesota. Wherever he goes, award winning author William […]