The Garden City Hotel's annual tree lighting ceremony was even more special this year as the event honored the late Michael Tenaglia of Garden City, who lost his battle to esophageal cancer this past September, his wife, Patti and their four children. FULL STORY

Current members of the Garden City Special Police still serve the community proudly despite the drastic decrease in members when compared to when the force was first created prior to the United States' entry into World War II. The civil defense unit, which later became a police and fire-fighting auxiliary, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. FULL STORY

The Garden City Centennial Soccer Club is now accepting applications for its spring program. This program is open to all girls in grades pre-K through 12 and boys in pre-K through 6. The pre-K program is open to any child who will be attending kindergarten in the fall. Registration forms can be picked up at St. Paul's or the recreation department in village hall. Centennial's website can be visited at www.gccentennialsoccer.org for questions or registration forms. FULL STORY

There are still openings available in the recreation department's preschool arts and crafts classes. For further information or to register, visit the recreation office in village hall. FULL STORY