Garden City and Nassau County police arrested a former Garden City Hotel employee accused of causing quite a health scare Oct. 20 that resulted in the hotel's evacuation of at least 200 people, including the New York Rangers who were staying there for Thursday's Islanders game. FULL STORY

Garden City's Kevin Cloherty was back behind bars last Tuesday after allegedly stalking another registered sex offender he knew when the two men shared a dorm while serving time at the Nassau County Jail. Because of a prior stalking conviction, police charged Cloherty with felony stalking, a crime police say is punishable by one to three years in jail. FULL STORY

As many as 10 students from Garden City High School and Garden City Middle School will play a central casting role in the re-enactment of America's first horse race, which will serve as the opening ceremonies for the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Belmont Park this Saturday, Oct. 29. FULL STORY

The Men's Association of Garden City is presently accepting team applications and sponsorships for the 2005 Football Classic. The tournament will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at St. Paul's field. Entry fee is $30 per adult and $15 per child and includes lunch and trophies. FULL STORY