2020-05-15

Marilyn Heath Yasus in front of Christmas tree

I belong to the Garden City Community Church


It’s rather a strong statement to say, “I belong!” It’s only when one has the conviction to claim such intense connection that one could safely say, “I belong.” And this is what Marilyn Heath Yasus so bravely shouted out, “I belong to the Garden City Community Church (GCCC).” The sense of belonging is a human need, just like one’s need […]

Curbside pickup planned for property information folders


At its May 7 meeting, Garden City’s Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello told the Board of Trustees that staff are sorting out the Original Property Folders for residential properties, and plans are in place to speed along that process including curbside folder pickups with social distancing measures in effect. Trustee Stephen Makrinos asked Giovanello if the Original Property Folder request […]

Save local newspapers

To the Editor: Cushing Media Group has suspended publication of the Floral Park based weekly Gateway Bulletin News after 93 years.  They hope to resume later in the year.  This is a loss for residents of Floral Park and other nearby communities.  Readers from these neighborhoods will have to look elsewhere for local news.   The Gateway Bulletin News just like other […]

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library

Virtual Study Halls in May The Library has set-up Virtual Study Halls for Middle School and High School Students in May! Prepare for AP Exams with classmates or go over coursework with students in your grade using Zoom Video Conferencing!  Below is the schedule of May Virtual Study Halls (each session is 40 minutes long):   Monday, 5/18/20 at 5PM: […]

Maryanne Cullen Manning

Maryanne Cullen Manning

September 2, 1932 – April 18, 2020. Marian Irene “Maryanne” was one of nine children born to Thomas and Marian Cullen.  In the early 1930’s the family moved from Brooklyn to Kilburn Road in Garden City.  Her family spent summers at Breezy Point, where she fell in love with the ocean.  Maryanne was part of the inaugural first – to […]

Reopening Local Businesses

We’ve been reading recently about how different kinds of businesses will have to re-think their models in order to survive for the next several years. Businesses will have to reduce the density of patrons, whether in retail settings or in restaurants. Some news stories have suggested that restaurants will be limited to using only half (or less) of their dining […]

Board adopts $66.2M budget, stays below tax cap


The Garden City Board of Trustees adopted a $66.2 million operating budget for 2020-21 following an April 28, 2020 public hearing via Zoom. Careful review of proposed Department spending plans and capital projects led to revisions following six budget work sessions held in March and April. The result is a spending plan that includes a tax levy revenue increase of […]

News from the Children’s Room

Chat with the Children’s Librarians Live on Zoom Barbara Grace and Donna Furey, Children’s Librarians would love to chat with our patrons in Grades 3-5  to catch up with what’s going on in your lives, ask how school is going, and just to say hi!  Please join us on Thursday, May 21 at 11AM and Friday, May 28 at 3PM. […]

Speaking of Books: Beyond the Book

Even though the Library is closed, Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett continue to provide readers advisory services to patrons through their email Speaking of Books at www.gardencitypl.org/speaking-of-books/. You can  “talk” about books with the Librarians or ask for recommendations. If you want to go “beyond the book ”, the Librarians can provide read-alikes, author background and interviews, book reviews, […]

‘Virtual Promenade’ planned for local businesses

A group of Garden City residents has created a Virtual Promenade for local businesses to encourage residents to shop locally between May 16 and May 22nd. The project, which was created by Joe Cianciotto and fellow alumni of the Garden City High School Class of 1991 as well as other residents, has attracted about 50 businesses to created virtual storefronts. […]