Fire dept. seeks new recruits



The Garden City Fire Department is opening its doors to area residents once again so they can learn about what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in our community, as part of an annual statewide program called Recruit NY. It is an exciting opportunity to serve the Garden City community. On Sunday, April 28th from 1 to 4 pm, […]

THE BOYS OF SPRING



Along with warming temperatures, Garden City residents can also look forward to a great spring baseball season as the Trojans take to the field. Above, pitcher Matt Rogers* prepares to fire the ball across the plate. Garden City won three out of its first four spring Editor’s note: In the print edition of the Garden City News the pitcher shown […]

Committee concerned about rising salaries



The Citizens’ Budget Review and Advisory Committee (CBRAC) released its final budget review and recommendations report for the 2013/14 budget cycle on April 5. “We have shared the report with the Board of Trustees (BOT) and, in general, were encouraged by the feedback that we received,” said Stephen Makrinos, CBRAC chairman, in an e-mail to The Garden City News. “The […]

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Spring? What spring?

With this week’s blast of summer air, we finally have hope that winter has finally gone (and good riddance!) As we move into our busiest time of year we have been getting the usual deluge of material from groups around the community, which we welcome enthusiastically. However, at this time of year, sometimes some material does have to be held […]

Honor our veterans

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor: Historical literature tells us that in 1865 a northern abolitionist, James Redpath, organized freed slaves in South Carolina to scatter flowers across the graves of Union soldiers. The tradition extended through the South for Confederate soldiers’ graves. “Decoration Day” was celebrated in the South on different dates sometime in April or May, as it is the time […]

Book donations needed



To the Editor: My friend Amanda Stober and I (Elizabeth Strysko) are working towards our Girl Scout Silver Award. We are a part of troop 1128 and we are collecting books for the Nassau County Medical Center. The books we are collecting must be new or gently used since we are donating them to a local hospital. Please help us […]

EPOA to focus on village budget, state tax cap



The April 16th Meeting of the EPOA includes many important updates for residents of the East. The meeting will include an in-depth discussion of the proposed Village budget. The Trustees have challenges each department to reconsider their budgets to ensure the Village stays within the State budget cap. Many important decisions are in process, and the EPOA meeting will provide […]

Historical society honors three community leaders



The Garden City Historical Society will proudly acknowledge three wellknown Garden City residents and longtime supporters at its Spring Capital Campaign Benefit, Thursday, May 2, at The Garden City Hotel. The special honors go to Maureen Clancy, Kris Harder and Mayor John Watras. A Garden City resident since 1960, Maureen Clancy serves on the Boards of Winthrop-University Hospital and New […]

Pineapple ball ticket deadline



Joanne Adams and Michael Ventre, Co-chairpersons have announced that the deadline to purchase tickets for the 11th annual Pineapple Ball, Garden City’s premier business and social event, close next Monday, noon, April 15. To be held on Friday evening, April 19, 7 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel, on behalf of the Chamber and its charitable Foundation, Joanne and Michael […]

CMF upcoming events



Bunco Thursday, May 9th 7:30 – 10:30,405 Stewart Avenue. A fun night with the ladies for Bunco, Garden City style, while supporting the efforts of the CMF Garden City chapter. At least 10 tables are expected. Participants will rotate throughout the night. Light fare and wine will be included along with prizes for: • Last Bunco • Most Buncos *• […]