Whether it's as simple as ordering insulated garage doors to save energy or buying a natural gas-powered vehicle or composting residents' leaves to make "black gold" fertilizer, Garden City has long been in the forefront of the green movement. FULL STORY

Governor David A. Paterson signed legislation last week sponsored by Assemblyman Tom Alfano, Deputy Speaker Harvey Weisenberg and Senator Kemp Hannon that will require the Department of Health (DOH) to update the guidelines used by pediatricians to identify children with autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and refer them for appropriate services. FULL STORY

Matt Rogers of Garden City was selected by the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) to represent Long Island in the U11 level during the Long Island (LI) United program's 2008-2009 season. FULL STORY

The Garden City Centennial Soccer Club will be opening its fall season on Saturday Sept. 6. Girls play 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and boys play from 1 to 5 p.m. (with the exception of kindergarten and first grade). FULL STORY