I took this photograph on October 26, 2001 when over a thousand residents came together in the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse to benefit the Garden City families who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. I was actually high up on a ladder against the wall to get that shot. This Sunday will mark the 21st anniversary of those attacks […]
2022-09-09
Historic carousel reopens to public after pandemic closure
The Nunley’s carousel is considered a historic Long Island landmark. The famed carousel, which had been closed for more then two years due to the pandemic, recently reopened to the delight of area residents. Maureen Mangan, Director of communications & marketing at LICM (Long Island Children’s Museum), said that many people have showed up to take a ride on the […]
Pack 55 slinging into the Scouting Year
Calling all potential Scouts! Please join Cub Scout Pack 55 in creating and launching Sling-Shot Rockets at our Fall Open House Event, Saturday September 17th at 4:00pm on the grounds of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, located at 36 Cathedral Avenue in Garden City. The Fall Open House is a great way for potential Scouts to learn about all the exciting […]
Bishop Provenzano to preach at Cathedral on 9/11
This Sunday, September 11, the Right Reverend Lawrence C. Provenzano will deliver the sermon at the 11:15 am Mass as the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. Bishop Provenzano shares the pain and loss of the attack and deeply connects with the victims and their families. Please join us on Sunday as we gather to honor those who lost […]
The A.T. Stewart Consignment Shop
This weekend once again marks a somber occasion – Sept. 11th. Did you know that it is memorialized as “Patriot Day,” a day dedicated to honor and remember all who died on Sept. 11h, 2001. The day also honors those who helped in the aftermath. On this day, every year, the flag is flown at half-staff, and we are asked […]
This Week at Rotary
Rotary Salutes New Ground Honorees At New Ground’s Groundbreakers Gala set for Thursday evening, October 6, Joanne Meyer-Jendras, past president and board member of Mineola-Garden City Rotary; and Gary Jendras, president of RotaCare, will be honored by New Ground with the Thomas Whalen Memorial Award for Board Excellence. Both Joanne and Gary have served on New Ground’s Board of Directors […]
Local resident participates in oral history project
Local resident Lana Mae Noone was recently invited to participate in the West Point Oral History Project about the Vietnam Operation Babylift which took place in April, 1975. The project documents true stories of many unsung heroes involved in Babylift, both military and civilian, of which Mrs. Noone and her late husband Byron Michael Noone were involved. Mrs. Noone was also […]
GCHS Class of 2002 plans 20th reunion
The Garden City High School Class of 2002 will be holding its 20th reunion on Saturday, November 19th, at The St. James in Mineola from 7 PM to 11 PM. For more information please see the class Facebook page, “GCHS Class of 2002” at: https://facebook.com/groups/462330748828201
CPOA monthly meeting Sept. 13th
The Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) invites all residents of the Central section to attend its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:30 pm at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Residents will hear monthly committee reports as well as have the opportunity to raise issues that interest them. For more information, please see our website gccpoa.org where […]
Garden City Friends of Music 2022 Outstanding Achievement Awards
Garden City High School Avery Ross – Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Music Avery has been in music since she could talk. She’s played violin, clarinet, saxophone, and loudly sings wherever she goes. She loves music with her whole being. It gets her excited to start the day and helps her fall asleep at night. Singing especially gave her comfort like no other. Avery was a […]
