The Garden City Hotel announces the death of its owner, Myron Nelkin, who passed away at age 82 Sunday, July 22. Mr. Nelkin leaves a legacy of returning the luxury hotel, known since 1874 for its rich history in attracting the great and the good, to its rightful place. FULL STORY

The full Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (TTHUD) FY08 Appropriations Bill, which includes $2 million for the expansion of the Nassau County Hub, according to US Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton. FULL STORY

All present eighth through eleventh graders who plan to play a sport in the fall 2007 must have a doctor's sports physical. FULL STORY

Jay Rifenbary, author of No Excuse!, An Action Plan for Success, will speak to all parents of Garden City Middle School and Garden City High School athletes at the fall Meet the Coaches Night, Thursday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Parents will meet with the coaches immediately following. FULL STORY