Raymond Court homeowners petitioned the Garden City Board of Trustees to "act expeditiously and favorably upon the application of 550 Stewart Avenue Acquisitions LLC for a change of zone for the former Newsday/KeySpan property on both the north and south side of Stewart Avenue at the eastern end of the village." FULL STORY

Residents frustrated by the lack of action the village board has taken on an application to erect a 61,000 square foot, three-story, 82-unit senior assisted living facility on the current site of Cathedral House urged trustees to finally act either for or against the proposal. FULL STORY

Registration has begun for the recreation department's fall hockey program. This program is open to children ages 5-14 who reside in the village. The schedule for play will be as follows: FULL STORY

USRowing has selected Michael Rossidis, a Garden City resident and a 2005 graduate of Chaminade High School, to the 2005 Junior National Team, Junior Men's National Team Coach Martin Crotty announced. Rossidis was one of 40 oarsmen in the country selected to attend the Junior National Selection Camp in Princeton, NJ. FULL STORY