6TH UNDEFEATED SEASON

The Garden City “A” team won its fifth meet of the season, putting it in first place for dual meets for the season, and marks the 6th consecutive undefeated dual meet season.

Village weighs costs, space needs with Library Friends’ excess books


At its meeting on Monday, August 5, the Library Board of Trustees engaged with its new Village Board liaison, Trustee Colleen Foley, in a dialogue about control of Garden City Public Library interior space, discarding books not sold during biannual Friends’ group book sales, and potential cost factors including sanitation and maintenance that will impact Village budgets. Two Village Trustees’ […]

Library Vice Chair GloriaWeinrich receives accolades upon retirement


After serving as a Garden City Public Library Board trustee for the past fifteen years and seven months, West resident and former Carle Place district educator Gloria Weinrich received well wishes and a send-off ceremony at the August 5th library board meeting. A commemorative plaque presented to Weinrich by Library Board Chairman J. Randolph Colahan contained the following inscription: “The […]

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Do Something

Last week in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, there were two horrifying mass shootings that took the lives of 31 people and injured an additional 53 people. This was the seventh mass shooting so far this year. In total in 2019, 59 people have died and 76 have been wounded in mass shooting attacks. It is time for our […]

Impeachment inquiry needed

To the Editor: Mueller’s testimony to Congress made it clear: it’s time for an impeachment inquiry. Hearing Mueller describe the extent of Trump’s crimes and corruption in his own words convinced me that Congress can no longer stand idly by. Mueller did not exonerate Donald Trump — not by a long shot. His investigation found extensive criminal activity and resulted […]

Many concerning issues

To the Editor: The second round of Democratic Party Presidential primary debates between 20 officially announced candidates should give both Jewish and non Jewish voters concerned about the future of our great nation. Too many candidates on stage over two nights supported the continued expansion of government-run insurance, Health care for illegal immigrants, Open borders, Free college tuition. Forgiveness of […]

Go Green with Kelly and Colleen

Simple Tips for Family and Environmental Health

Recycling Reminders Whether or not you consider yourself a passionate environmentalist, chances are that you recycle regularly. Recycling is an activity that makes us feel good, like we are doing our part to reduce waste and save space in landfills. Plus, recycling, particularly in a village like Garden City with its own curbside recycling program, is super-easy. Or is it? […]

Community Park bench dedicated to Patrick Manley

A memorial bench was recently dedicated to the late Patrick J. Manley of Garden City. The bench, located behind the backstop of Community Park Field 2, was gifted by 19 families whose boys had played on baseball teams coached by Pat Manley over the years, the most notable of which was the Garden City Rebels travel team. Patrick was a […]

Volunteers needed to help build inclusive playground

If you’d like to meet some wonderful, hardworking, compassionate and fun people please sign up to volunteer at The Andy Foundation inclusive playground build scheduled for September 28, at Pal-O-Mine equine assisted therapy center in Islandia. No construction experience necessary just a lot of heart, a ready smile, and a willingness to help less fortunate children. Many generous donors have […]

Time2Throw in the Towel donates to The INN

John Kelly is a rising junior at Chaminade High School and a member of the Garden City Pool Swim Team. John will continue to manage the charity, Time2Throw in the Towel, which was founded in 2014 by his sister, Rose. The charity collects clean, new, or lightly used towels and toiletries (includes: soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste) that will benefit […]