Once again it was a lively, special evening as Congressman Gary Ackerman greeted guests at his ''renowned'' annual holiday party at Melville Hall, the Officers Club at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. The atmosphere was warm and fun-filled and the ''traditional'' Chinese food prepared by Richard Stancati and his staff was delicious. The discussions were often light-hearted, often serious and deep. FULL STORY

Village of Great Neck Mayor Stephen H. Falk has announced the scheduling of an open Village Hall "Town" meeting with village residents to be held on Monday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m. FULL STORY

The 2002 season proved to be a landmark campaign for the Great Neck South Rebels varsity football team. Finishing with a 4-4 league record, the 29-player squad demonstrated tremendous improvement over prior years' performance. A determined attitude and strong competitive drive propelled the team to success. FULL STORY

Great Neck's famed Olympic gold medal figure skater Sarah Hughes has received yet another award. The Women's Sports Foundation's 23rd Annual Salute to Women in Sports named Sarah the ''Sportswoman of the Year --- Individual.'' She received the award at the Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner in October. FULL STORY