Winthrop’s research center slated for completion



Traveling north on Franklin Avenue towards Winthrop-University Hospital, it’s hard to miss the large four-story structure that is emerging off in the distance. The new 95,000 square-foot building, which is being constructed at the corner of Second Street and Mineola Blvd. in Mineola, is Winthrop’s new Research and Academic Center, and like its physical structure, its message is significant – […]

With lower max tax levy, schools weigh admin costs



At its Tuesday, February 25 work session, the Garden City School Board heard an updated budget proposal due to New York State’s newly computed maximum for local tax levy increases, recently dropped by the state comptroller from a limit of 1.67 percent to 1.58 percent. Under the latest proposed plan Garden City’s budget-to-budget increase from last year would be $1,677,772 […]

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

School safety is a state issue

At the recent school board meeting Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen commented that the school district has had to expend funds on implementing security systems in the school buildings, and that these costs are to be borne by the local taxpayers. School buildings on Long Island were generally built in the 1960s and ‘70’s, at a time when it […]

CO detectors needed



To the Editor: With the recent death and illnesses from carbon monoxide gas in a Huntington restaurant, wouldn’t it be wise if VGC required that restaurants (as well as other public buildings) that do not currently have CO detectors install them. Assuming they’re similar to the ones used in homes, they are not expensive and easily installable. This is particularly […]

HUD’S plan to destroy suburbia



I moved to Garden City more than 20 years ago in hopes of achieving a better way of life in this wonderful suburban community which has turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. But that suburban lifestyle that we all worked so hard for and hold so dear is being challenged not only by […]

Ban fast cars



To the Editor: Mayor de Blasio and Rep. Steve Israel recently detailed plans in NYC and Long Island to make roads safer by developing road safety standards and lowering speed limits. Our political leaders can ban smoking in public places and even try to ban large sugary drinks in the name of protecting the public. If you really want to […]

AnyWhen ensemble to perform at Adelphi



Detrick’s AnyWhen Ensemble will perform on March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) at 1 South Ave, Garden City. The ensemble’s unique instrumentation allows the fusion of the structure of chamber music with the spontaneity of jazz. The ensemble will perform select movements from Douglas Detrick’s piece The Bright and […]

Hannon: pothole problems? Here’s who to contact



“This winter has been particularly rough on our roads and highways,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (RNassau). “Potholes erupt wherever water or snow melt slips though cracks in pavement, and many of these are not just an inconvenience – they can be a major hazard causing serious damage to vehicles.” Different roads are maintained by different jurisdictions, but each jurisdiction has […]

Is your identity safe?



Come and find out by attending the Garden City Republican Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 12th at 8 p.m. at the Garden City Senior Center on Golf Club Lane and Eleventh Street. The speaker will be Ken Heino of Nassau County Consumer Affairs who will discuss consumer protection and identity theft. The club will celebrate Irish night with delicious food […]

Garden City Retired Men’s Club



Schedule of Events Mon. Mar. 3 12:30 PM Deli Lunch Mon. Mar. 10 Noon — Regular Mtg Mon. March 17 12:30 PM St. Patrick’s Day. Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch Tues. March 25 Board Meeting Mon. March 24 Possible speaker Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Ron Zwicke at 747-6842 for details Poker players: check with John […]