Why the long wait? ''I didn't really need them before,'' said Mr. Jettelson, a long-time Great Neck resident, and now a grandfather of five. ''I wrote for my medals only about a year-and-a-half ago, because I wanted them as souvenirs for my grandchildren,'' he explained. FULL STORY

The Village of Thomaston is proposing a zoning change that would pave the way for a six-story senior housing facility at 100 East Shore Road. If approved, this project would also include a renovation of the adjacent village hall and construction of a department of public works garage on village property. FULL STORY

The Great Neck North Boys' Volleyball team under Coach Tim Nguyen completed a 14-2 record and good enough to be called Conference 5 champions. FULL STORY

Great Neck South Boys' Sports awards were held at the GN South gym in June. Athletic Director Steve Leiberts was the host. The following awards were given out: FULL STORY