The Garden City Police Department is investigating an incident which occurred on Aug. 26 at a Garden City residence. A male subject approached an elderly homeowner who was gardening on his front lawn and informed the homeowner that he was contracted by an adjoining neighbor to repair a fence and that he would have to access the homeowner's rear yard to make the repair. The homeowner noticed another male subject with this person. The initial subject then asked the homeowner if he could show him the rear yard. The homeowner then showed the subject the rear yard while the other male subject stayed in the front yard. The homeowner states that the subject in the rear yard was constantly interrupted by cell phone calls. The subject in the rear yard then maintained a brief discussion with the homeowner for several minutes before leaving. When the homeowner went back into his house, his wife informed him that while he was in the rear yard with the initial subject, the other male came into the residence and appeared to be looking around before she confronted him and started yelling. This male then left the residence. At this time, nothing appears to be missing from his residence. FULL STORY

After persistent urging from various Franklin Avenue businesses and village organizations like the Western Property Owners Association and the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, the village acquired 116 Eleventh Street and expanded Lot 10W to provide supplemental parking in the area. FULL STORY

Intramural soccer for girls in grades kindergarten through 12 will begin Saturday, Sept 13 with an opening day soccer festival. Late registration is ongoing and registration forms may be picked up at the village hall recreation office or at Cluet Hall. FULL STORY

The recreation department's Dance Ensemble will hold tryouts for this upcoming year on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. in Cluett Hall. The Dance Ensemble is open to serious dancers aged 12 and up who are residents of the village. All dancers should bring ballet shoes as well as jazz shoes to the tryouts. For a nominal registration fee, a student chosen for the Ensemble can enjoy hours of professional dance instruction culminating in a recital performance in late spring. FULL STORY