Estates Nominating Committee Nominates Village Trustee, BOE Trustee Candidates

Guest Speaker, Cyril Smith, to Give Historical Presentation at POA Meeting

The Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates, Inc. has announced that its Nominating Committee has selected candidates for election to be presented at a meeting being held on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Stratford School auditorium. All Estates residents are urged to attend and vote. You may also take this opportunity to join the Estates POA. Dues are only $10 per household.

A Different Leader Chosen in Trying Times

Mangano Supporters Seek ‘A New Beginning’ at Inauguration

Heralded as the salt of the earth, honored as David victorious over Goliath, and lauded as an honest working man, proud to have been a janitor who put himself through law school, Edward P. Mangano was sworn in as Nassau County Executive on New Year’s Day to a crowd of supporters and a stage full of dignitaries who called for this very different county leader to embody the start of a new era for Nassau.

Hempstead Town Clears Way for Innovative Homes Development

Seeking to provide increased housing options and recognizing the economic benefits of new construction projects, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby announced that the town board has approved a zoning application that will clear the way for an innovative homes development adjacent to Nassau Community College in East Garden City.

Bird Sanctuary’s Annual Winterfest: Tradition in Action

Throughout the holiday season, people celebrate the great traditions of these solemn days. When it is mentioned that the Garden City Bird Sanctuary (GCBS) will be celebrating the traditions of their own holiday, Winterfest, on Saturday, Jan. 9, people usually raise their eyebrows. How can a two-year-old celebration be considered a holiday, or have traditions? You simply “manufacture” a holiday?

Chamber’s Merchant Committee Announces Prize Winners

The Garden City Merchants Group, a committee of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, has announced the winners of the raffle prizes donated by eight Garden City merchant participants in the Chamber’s newly formed Merchants Group. Entry forms for the prizes were available in the establishments of 31 merchants who participated in the Merchant Group’s recent efforts to promote shopping in Garden City.

Property Owners’ Associations Seeking Candidates for the Citizens’ Budget Review and Advisory Committee

The Joint Conference Committee of the four Property Owners’ Associations in the Village of Garden City are seeking candidates to serve on the Citizens’ Budget Review and Advisory Committee.

Christmas Vespers & Candlelight Dinner a Special Event at Community Church

Recently, the Garden City Community Church was filled to capacity with the Christmas Vespers & Candlelight Dinner Program. This year’s theme was “Candles & Carols,” featuring all the choirs of the Community Church.

Historical Society Has Eventful Evening With Walking Tour of Historic Homes

The Evening Walking Tour of Historic Homes, sponsored by the Garden City Historical Society, was held on Dec. 3. Maureen Clancy, a past president of the society, said, “I am delighted with the ‘reinstatement’ of a previous holiday tradition, the Walking Tour of Historic Homes.”

Hannon and Island Harvest Call on Long Islanders to Help Fight Hunger

New York State Senator Kemp Hannon and Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, call upon the generosity of all Long Islanders to help those in need enjoy a brighter, more nutritious holiday season and to keep food pantries stocked throughout the winter months ahead.

Garden City Clergy Breakfast With Village Officials

An eminent group of Garden City officials and civic leaders met with local clergypersons at the annual Garden City Clergy Fellowship (GCCF) holiday breakfast meeting. This meeting took place on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Garden City Hotel.