Morning Garden City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in.
In today's newsletter:
- What this $125K gift means for St. Paul’s future in Garden City
- How Joe Carey just made Garden City baseball history
Also on today's calendar: College Essay Writing Webinar and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather Forecast
- Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, high 80, low 66.
- Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, high 86, low 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., high 87, low 73.
News We're Reading
Landmark Society Gives Village $125K for St. Paul's
Garden City has received a $125,000 donation from the new St. Paul’s Landmark Society to jump-start preservation of the village’s largest historic building. St. Paul's, originally built in the late 19th century, has been a central landmark in Garden City, but years of deferred maintenance have left it in need of significant repairs. The donation will fund a phased, philanthropy-supported plan to repair the structure, starting with urgent roof work this year. Village leaders emphasize that this approach aims to protect the historic landmark without imposing heavy new tax burdens on residents. The future of St. Paul's has been a topic of lively community debate, with some advocating for full restoration and others exploring alternative uses. The Landmark Society's gift is seen as a critical first step toward preserving the building's architectural heritage while keeping the financial impact manageable for the village.
St. Paul's is a cornerstone of Garden City's identity, housing community events and local history. The phased plan includes not only roof repairs but also assessments of structural integrity, masonry, and windows. Future phases may involve fundraising for interior renovations and adaptive reuse. The Landmark Society, formed recently by preservation-minded residents, hopes to build on this momentum with additional grants and private donations. This approach mirrors successful preservation projects in other historic districts, where public-private partnerships have saved landmarks without overwhelming municipal budgets.
Joe Carey Named Diamond Award Winner
Garden City baseball fans can celebrate as High School senior Joe Carey has been named Nassau County’s top pitcher, winning the 2026 Diamond Award after a dominant season. Carey's pitching and clutch hitting led Garden City to the New York State Tournament and ended a 21-year drought since the school’s last Diamond Award winner. The Diamond Award is presented annually by the Nassau County Baseball Coaches Association to the county's most outstanding pitcher. Carey posted a 0.92 ERA over 76 innings, striking out 112 batters while walking only 18. At the plate, he batted .405 with 8 home runs and 32 RBIs. His performances in key playoff games included a complete-game shutout in the county semifinals and a game-winning home run in the state quarterfinals. The award not only highlights Carey's individual excellence but also underscores the resurgence of Garden City's baseball program, which reached its first state tournament in over a decade. Carey is committed to continuing his baseball career at the University of Virginia, where he plans to study business.
Around Garden City
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Upcoming Events in Garden City
★ Featured events ★
- Sunday June 28: Rufus Du Sol at Madison Square Garden Box Office, 7:30 pm
Other local events
- Monday June 29: Aquatic Center at Nassau County Aquatic Center; 250th Celebration & Summer Reading Kick Off at Westbury Memorial Public Library, 5:00 pm
- Tuesday June 30: Aquatic Center; Petra Puppet Show at Westbury Memorial Public Library, 4:00 pm
- Wednesday July 1: Aquatic Center; Board of Education Reorganization Mtg at Carle Place School District, 8:00 pm; Lil Athletes at Westbury Memorial Public Library, 10:30 am
- Tuesday July 7: College Essay Writing Webinar, 7:30 pm
- Tuesday July 14: Alumni Concert at the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 7:30 pm
- Friday July 17: The Pierrot Consort & Guest Artists in Concert at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 7:30 pm
Garden City Shout Outs!
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Events Nearby
- Sunday June 28: Bumblebee Watch at Environmental Education and Resiliency Center, West Hempstead, 11:00 am; The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of The Beatles + more for kids! at Belmont Park Village, 11:00 am; Dock on the Bay at Pinot's Palette, East Meadow, 11:00 am; Caribbean Heritage Family Day at Prospect Park Boathouse, Brooklyn, 11:00 am
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Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Women's Locker Room Attendant in Garden City. Apply here.
- Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Tutor / Instructor / Teacher in Garden City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garden City here.
Nearby News
- Mineola: Nassau police body camera footage released by AG shows fatal shooting by officers at Carle Place home; Nicki Minaj Mom's $400K Settlement Ends Tragic Case
- West Hempstead: West Hempstead recognizes 31 NYS Seal of Biliteracy recipients; West Hempstead student earns Congressional Award
- New Hyde Park: 2026062703 (blogspot.com)
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