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Mayor’s Report: March 20, 2012

Our Business Districts — Please Shop and Do Business in Garden City Shop and Dine in Garden City – Support the Local Merchants

I would like to ask you to do your part to support all businesses within Garden City.  I would also like to encourage all residents and professionals within Garden City to shop locally. Your patronage will be appreciated and is needed.

Many residents consider shopping and dining in our business districts as “experience shopping” because they meet friends and neighbors along the way and have an opportunity to interact with them. This is in stark contrast to frantically dashing through the crowds in the mall or the big box retailers.

I encourage residents to make a conscious effort to choose Garden City as the place to shop and dine. Customer service, selection and quality are outstanding. While shopping or dining, let the merchant know that you appreciate them and all that they offer.

Keep in mind but for these merchants and businesses within our borders on Seventh Street, New Hyde Park Road and Franklin Avenue, you would have to leave the comfort of your village to dine, shop or even to buy a newspaper.

Outdoor Dining

Beginning on April 1, working under a special permit from the village, food establishments on Seventh Street, New Hyde Park Road and Franklin Avenue, will place tables and chairs outside their shops and restaurants for your convenience and enjoyment. When this program begins, please stop by to let the merchants know that you appreciate their efforts and enjoy the many fine tastes of Garden City.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The next board of trustees meeting will be the annual organizational meeting, on April 2. The meeting will be held in the boardroom at village hall.