The Garden City News

11/07/2025

🍍 Introducing “Cornelia Clinch Social Diary” 🍍

The Garden City News is pleased to debut a new bi-weekly feature sharing the people, gatherings, and stories that make our little village so special. Cornelia Clinch Social Diary will highlight local events, personal news, community happenings, local color, and more.

Current and former residents are welcome to share news or announcements via email to [email protected] or direct message to The Garden News or social editor Susan Samuels.

Join us in celebrating a vibrant life in Garden City; one story at a time.

Kindly send along your news of:
• Visitors and travel
• Entertaining at home
• Engagements, showers, weddings, and anniversaries
• Births and birthdays
• Illness and recovery
• New residents
• Church and civic gatherings
• Holiday happenings: decorations, parades, dances, and charity events

…or anything else you feel deserves a mention!

08/30/2024

The Garden City's 10U Trailblazer softball team has made history by winning the Summer Sizzle Tournament, a first for Garden City! Led by dedicated coaches, the team showcased their talent and teamwork, securing victories and making their mark in softball history. Congratulations to the players and coaches on this remarkable achievement! 🥎🏆

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08/30/2024

Ray Quinones, a dedicated 29-year employee of Garden City's Sanitation Department, was recently in the news for rescuing Roxi, a Bullmastiff left tied to a pole on the Southern State Parkway. ​ Ray's selfless act led to Roxi's adoption. ​ Mayor Flanagan praised his kindness, showcasing the village's wonderful employees.

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08/29/2024

P.E.A.C.E. Summer Day Camp hosted at the Cathedral was a great success! ​ Kids enjoyed a day filled with games, crafts, and exciting activities like Robotics, Arts & Crafts, Martial Arts, and Dance. ​ The program aims to reduce educational inequity and drug abuse, providing enriching opportunities for our community's children. 🌟

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08/28/2024

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265 recently honored Girls Staters Roisin Pfaff and Simone Oustatcher for their outstanding achievements in the Empire Girls State Leadership Program. ​ These young women showcased leadership by holding positions like Majority Leader and Senator. Congratulations to them and all involved in supporting this valuable program!

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08/27/2024

🎾🌟 Challenger Tennis was a huge success this summer, thanks to our amazing volunteers and generous donors! ​ Over 30 kids enjoyed learning and playing on four courts each week. ​ Special thanks to Laura and Lee Ferrucci, The Andy Foundation, and all the volunteers who made this program unforgettable. 🎾🌟

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08/27/2024

The Spanish Sprouts GC program, founded by Gissela Preciado and Diana Macchio, offers a unique bilingual education experience for kids aged 3 to 6 in Garden City. ​ Through engaging activities, they aim to ignite a passion for language learning, creativity, and fun while providing valuable cognitive and social benefits.

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08/26/2024

The oldest tree in Garden City, a majestic Pin Oak estimated to be 211 years old, was measured using a simple method by Arborist Joe Umana. ​ By calculating the tree's circumference, diameter, and growth factor, the age was determined accurately. ​ Try this method on your own ancient trees!

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07/21/2024

🏆 The 11U Garden City Little League team has won the District 29 Championship with a 9-4 victory over Franklin Square! ​ 🎉🥇 They showed incredible teamwork, with clutch hits and aggressive base running from the entire team.

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07/20/2024

🎉 The Timothy Gewert Memorial Park was inaugurated with a heartfelt ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by over 100 people. Tim's wife, Kerry, and their daughters, Megan and Keira, cut the ribbon, honoring Tim's legacy. This beautiful park, funded by generous donations, is a wonderful addition to our community.

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