Mention the word "Mason" to most people, and the images the word conjures up usually skew to the dark recesses -- a world of secret handshakes and code words, of rituals, of don't ask and, certainly, don't tell. FULL STORY

"There's always a story line in politics," Nassau County Democratic Chairman Stephen J. Sabbeth said the other day over lunch at the Davenport Press in Mineola. FULL STORY

Runners and walkers of every age and ability are cordially invited to be part of the 11th annual edition of the Oyster Bay Town Supervisor's Oyster Festival 5 Kilometer Run to be held on Saturday morning, Oct. 17 as the kickoff event of this year's Oyster Festival. The run will start in Fireman's Field in Oyster Bay at exactly 9 a.m. on the morning of the 17th. FULL STORY

Sewanhaka Power Squadron will hold a seven week course, to start at 7:30 p.m. The course will include an optional "Jet Smart" Certification and a "Boat Smart", four week course will only be offered at New Hyde Park. There is a nominal charge of $25 for navigation and course materials. FULL STORY