When you go out to a restaurant and hand over your credit card to the waiter or waitress, are you sure they are only swiping it for the bill? How about when you throw away documents in the trash? Are you sure that's really where they are going? FULL STORY

Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman warned at a recent news conference that the Nassau County Police Department's Emergency Ambulance Bureau is not adequately prepared to meet the growing demand for ambulance services in the county. FULL STORY

The second session of preschool arts and crafts will begin the week of March 7. Registration for this program will be held at Cluett Hall Wednesday, March 1, at 10 a.m. This program is open to any child ages 3 1/2-5 years old who resides in Garden City. FULL STORY

Late registrations are now being accepted for the Centennial Spring Soccer Program. Registration after Jan. 31 will be accepted based on space and availability and is subject to a $25 late fee. The Garden City Centennial Soccer Club will be opening its spring season Saturday, April 8. Girls' games are scheduled for 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Boys play in the afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. The program runs for eight consecutive Saturdays with the exception of Easter and Memorial Day weekends. The season ends June 10 with Soccerfest. A full schedule can be found at www.gccentennialsoccer.org. FULL STORY