Murray, who served as New York State Assemblywoman for the 19th District from 1998 until her election to the position of town clerk in 2001, if officially appointed on Jan. 28, will serve as supervisor until January 2004. To keep the position, she will have to be re-elected this November in a town-wide election. She said she is sincerely excited to have been considered for the position and is proud to have been selected. She further noted that she was in wonderful company, having been considered along with Assemblyman Tom Alfano (with whom she served in the Assembly) and Councilman Tony Santino, whom she noted was also highly deserving. FULL STORY

In speaking with several area firms that deal with such problems, officials hired Long Island Geese Control out of West Islip to mediate the situation with Border Collies. The firm began their services Jan. 13 at St. Paul's as well as Community Park, where numerous geese have also been spotted. FULL STORY

The Garden City Girls Varsity Gymnastics team opened their season Jan. 8 against Great Neck South with an overwhelming victory - Garden City 126 - Great Neck South 64. The team is led by returning seniors and co-captains Michelle Vitale and Nicole Gallagher. FULL STORY

The following activities are scheduled for middle and high school students for the month of January. FULL STORY