As he officially announced his bid for Hempstead Town supervisor, County Assessor Harvey Levinson promised supporters they'd have a loud voice if he takes the reigns. His main reason for running is simple: he believes property taxes in Nassau County, particularly the Town of Hempstead, are out of control. "Today is our day. Today we begin to fight to take back our town," the Garden City resident exclaimed to rousing applause. FULL STORY

Residents will have an opportunity to voice concerns and ask questions of the Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) Main Line Corridor Improvement Project during public meetings Tuesday, June 14, at Jericho Terrace, located at 249 Jericho Turnpike in Mineola; Thursday, June 16, at Floral Terrace, located at 250 Jericho Turnpike in Floral Park; and Tuesday, June 21, at Antuns, located at 244 Old Country Road in Hicksville. Meetings will be held between 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on each of the aforementioned dates. FULL STORY

Charles White of Garden City High School won the invitational 1600m at the Loucks track meet in White Plains, NY. His time of 4:17.64 broke the state record set by Mike Hedgecock of Wantagh of 4:19.7 in 1984. FULL STORY

The recreation department is pleased to announce its summer roller hockey league for children who reside in Garden City. All games will be played at 7 p.m. at Community Park hockey rinks according to the following schedule: FULL STORY