''We want to see a new day for Nassau County,'' said Assemblyman Thomas DiNapoli of Great Neck, as he prepared for the primary challenge to his candidacy for Nassau County Executive. In an interview just before the Sept. 11 primary, Mr. DiNapoli spoke confidently of his ''leadership skills,'' unifying and strengthening the Nassau Democrats when serving as their chairman, and his ability to ''work across party and jurisdictional lines,'' working with Governor Pataki and the Republicans to establish an oversight board and bring $105 million in aid to the beleaguered Nassau County. FULL STORY

Teacher orientation for all new teachers in the district was held Wednesday, Aug. 22, Thursday, Aug. 23 and Wednesday, Aug. 29. On the first day, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen Leitman welcomed the eager faculty and spoke about the endless opportunities available in Garden City for a successful teaching career. FULL STORY

It's a sure sign that summer is coming to a close when the athletic fields become filled with students and coaches. Following fall physicals on Monday, Aug. 27, students began gearing up for the fall sports season FULL STORY