When Alexander Turney Stewart died in 1876, his dream for the model village of Garden City, his Elysian Fields, did not die with him. Nor did his sense of order, which lives on today in the strict zoning codes adhered to by the village. The aesthetics that Garden City is known for, like manicured lawns, tree-lined streets, exclusive homes and private golf courses, are all somehow related to the historic preservation of Stewart's vision. In this bicentennial year, as Garden City remembers its founder, it is particularly important to reflect upon people who have a special commitment to historic preservation. FULL STORY

Board Moving Forward? Some Residents Don't Think So -- A frustrated Bob Davis wants answers. Answers about the "process" which the Garden City board of trustees will take to make a final call on the future of St. Paul's. "About five months ago I stood in the same place and asked a question of you - what is the process in which you were going to go through to make a final decision on St. Paul's?" the Third Street resident said at the Oct. 2 trustees meeting. FULL STORY

The recreation department has secured tickets to the Thursday, Oct. 23 performance of Tony Hawk's North American Tour 2003. FULL STORY

Garden City Travel Basketball -- The Garden City Athletic Club will again sponsor travel basketball teams this season for girls in 5-12 grade and for boys in 8-12 grade. Younger grades for boys are asked and encouraged to register with the Garden City Athletic Association - information on their program may be obtained via www.gc-aa.com. FULL STORY