The moment we landed in the Havana Airport was the moment that the United States government rescued Elian Gonzales from his relatives' home in Miami, Florida and returned him to his father, Juan Carlos. Images of his rescue flashed all over the numerous television monitors in the brand-new airport and flashed all over the world. This decisive U.S. action helped shape my family's amazing and enlightening visit to Cuba. FULL STORY

The Village of Great Neck has won a state grant for the purchase and installation of a security system for the village court, thanks to the efforts of Village Justice Beth P. Smith. FULL STORY

Great Neck South High's Annual 4 vs. 4 Volleyball Tournament, headed by South's Girls Athletics Coaches Carol Nesdill and Tara Casey, took place on Nov. 9 and 10. The tournament is held every year, and the proceeds also go to a different charity or foundation. FULL STORY

Audrey Meyers, a freshman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, will be one of the top swimmers at this weekend's ECAC Division III Fourth Annual Swimming and Diving Championships held at the Nassau County Goodwill Games Aquatics Center at Eisenhower Park. Meyers has made an immediate impact on the Mariners swimming and diving team in the past two weeks, helping the Blue and Gray to a perfect 3-0 start in 2000. FULL STORY