When diSalvo Interiors designer Carol Hannam lost her mother, she was so impressed by and grateful for the services that The Hospice Inn in Melville offered her and her family during such a difficult time. And when she shared her experiences with her employer, the Garden City designing business felt compelled to make the facility a more pleasant and homey place for other residents and their families who are often there to visit. FULL STORY

Incumbent Democrat Carolyn McCarthy prevailed once again, besting Republican challenger Martin Blessinger by a vote of 98,011 to 53,277. FULL STORY

Monday, Oct. 2, Sands Point Golf Club was the site for the Kevin R. Murphy Memorial Golf Classic. Over 75 golfers from as far away as Syracuse and Rhode Island traveled to Long Island to pay tribute to Kevin whose life was unexpectedly cut short at the age of 51. FULL STORY

The recreation department's adult swim program began Monday, Oct. 16 at Adelphi's indoor pool located in Woodruff Hall. This free program is open to any adult resident of the village age 18 or older. The pool is open for lap swimming on Mondays through Thursdays in one-hour time blocks at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. FULL STORY