As the village board, once again, looks at the issue of whether or not to implement the Park Buffer Strip Plan, originally instituted over 40 years ago, it is important that residents understand the history of this longstanding debate. FULL STORY

The alarm has sounded alerting healthcare professionals that there is a blood shortage problem in the New York area. The message is clear: communities must work together to ensure that future patients won't be deprived of all means necessary to treat medical emergencies, say experts in the field. The Winthrop-University Hospital community has answered the alarm by opening a new blood donor center at 200 Old Country Road, Suite 451, in Mineola. FULL STORY

The recreation department is sponsoring a party for all seventh grade students on Friday, Feb. 2 at the St. Paul's Field House. This party is chaperoned by the recreation staff, and will be held from 7-9 p.m. FULL STORY

Runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes from Garden City have been invited to go to Kings Park on Sunday, March 25 to test their training and endurance levels by being a part of the 4th annual Kings Park 15 Kilometer Run. FULL STORY