In light of a January 2005 tragedy in which two New York City firefighters died - and four others were seriously injured - after jumping out of a burning Bronx building four floors to the street without any safety ropes, the state passed a long-overdue law two years later with regard to the mandatory use of personal safety systems for firefighters. FULL STORY

Over 350 Garden City residents attended four separate public outreach briefings conducted by AvalonBay Communities last month regarding the company's tentative proposal to restore, preserve and reuse the long- closed St. Paul's School building on Stewart Avenue. FULL STORY

Adelphi University proudly launched a new era in Panther Athletics with the official release of the new athletic logo. Throughout the fall season, Adelphi has unveiled a series of athletic word marks and logos. FULL STORY

The Garden City Recreation Department has officially moved its administrative offices to the cottages at St. Paul's. The new offices are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FULL STORY