Nancy Morreale with Bobby

Bobby Menges ‘I’m Not Done Yet’ Memorial Blood Drive

There’s a critical blood shortage! I’m Not Done Yet is hosting the seventh Bobby Menges “I’m Not Done Yet” Memorial Blood Drive on Monday, December 14th from 1pm-7pm at the Stewart Manor Country Club on 51 Salisbury Ave. in Stewart Manor. The bloodmobile is still not available because of Covid-19, so once again a huge thank you to John Parks, […]

Bob Schoelle, project chair, Scouts Daniel and Patrick Egan with Rotarian Linda Ryan.

Rotary & Scouts ring bells for Salvation Army

The bells rang from 8 a.m. throughout the afternoon outside of King’s Supermarket’s rear entrance last Saturday, November 28 as volunteer Rotarians and scouts assisted the Salvation Army with its charitable efforts. As one of its community services, for more than 30 years, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club has supported the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive during the Holiday Season. […]

Betty Erdos, Maureen Fraser, Marilyn Blauert and American Legion Auxillary President Jacqueline Eltringham collecting sweatsuits.

Thanks for the Sweats for Vets

Many thanks for the donations to purchase gifts for veterans in the Northport VA Hospital. Each December, the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary bring gift cards, NEW sweatsuits and Christmas cheer to the veterans. The hospital has requested NEW sweatsuits in navy, light blue or gray in sizes M-2XL. Monetary donations are also appreciated and checks to the ‘American […]

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Art League of Nassau County Holiday Show

Wondering what gift to get your art-loving friend or Aunt Sallie? Get out of the house come to the show at the Barnes Gallery! The Art League of Nassau County’s Holiday Show opens Saturday, December 1st, just in time for some easy, SAFE shopping in downtown Garden City South. You will be supporting your local artists as well as your […]

a black cat

The Office Cat

Car vandalized A car parked on a Cathedral Avenue driveway was vandalized on November 24th. Damage, consisting of slashed tires, scratched paint, and water in the gas tank, was discovered. Multiple violations As a result of an investigation on Clinton Road, on November 24th a 27-year-old motorist was arrested for possession of a forged out of state registration, defective plate […]

Do the Math

To the Editor: This is a follow-up letter from last week concerning the election of Kevin Thomas (D) as State Senator for the 6th District which includes Garden City. Spending less than two hours on a hand-held calculator, two pairs of election vote figures were used from the Garden City News of 11-06-2020 and 11-23-2020. They show a flip of […]

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

Ever wonder where the idea of hanging your stocking by the fire for Santa came from? The idea hearkens back to St. Nicholas, a 3rd century Greek bishop. He would sell off his property and give the money to the poor, and dedicated his life to serving people who were sick and suffering, which is how he gained his saint […]

teenage girl in front of pile of donated toys

Toy Drive to benefit the INN

Thomas, Matthew and Grace Mage are holding their 11th annual toy drive to benefit the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network). The INN is located in Hempstead and helps to feed and clothe people in need here on Long Island. The items will go to children in need and will help to make the lives of these children a little happier this […]

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Bruce Blakeman, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll with Jessica Silverstein, owner of Waxing the City

Free PPE kits for businesses

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Bruce Blakeman, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll provided a free PPE kit to Jessica Silverstein, owner of Waxing the City in Garden City, on November 10. This new town program makes 6,000 PPE kits available for local businesses with items needed to keep staff as well as their patrons […]

a wreath of greenery with lit candles

Finding hope, peace, joy and love in uncertain times

The traditional themes of the Advent season which precedes Christmas are hope, peace, joy, and love. During one of the most unusual, uncertain and even fearful holiday seasons any of us have known, how can these gifts from God help us? A new weekly online series at the Cathedral of the Incarnation will explore how holding hope, bringing peace, practicing […]