It was "Team Time" for Glen Cove Democrats last Friday as Mayor Mary Ann Holzkamp and County Executive Tom Suozzi hosted the opening of Team Glen Cove-Nassau headquarters at 20 Glen Street. Mayor Holzkamp, the first woman elected to that position in the history of Glen Cove, is seeking a third term. FULL STORY

"Smooth," said Dr. Larry Aronstein, superintendent of schools, when discussing the opening of the 2005-2006 school year in the Glen Cove School District. "That would be the right word. The only glitch occurred at Deasy School where the new principal had tried to make changes in the procedure for lining up for buses. There was some confusion, and parental concern that the children were losing about 10 minutes of time at the start of the day. But we're back to the old way, with no lost time." FULL STORY

There are times when an athletic competition means more than who won. One such time is the annual FDNY Deputy Chief John Paolillo Memorial Scholarship Run for Heroes, held this weekend in Glen Head. FULL STORY

The North Shore girls cross-country team has many new and young faces this season. The team has tripled in size since last year and looks to make an impact in the county. Leading the team is returning eighth grade superstar Brianna Welch who was All-State last year. Other young additions include freshmen Marissa Dussel, Ilana and Jessica Rotberg, who all bring a fresh enthusiasm to the program. Several of the team's top performers from the track season have decided to give cross-country a try and should contribute nicely to the team's standing. They are sophomores Debbie Gilbert, Sophia Pappas, and juniors Kirsten Oertle, and Amanda Schefer. Transfer student and senior Tilly Schefer looks to surprise the conference with great times and performances as a new cross-country athlete. FULL STORY