You know his politics. But do you know that Assemblyman Thomas DiNapoli throws caution into the blender when it comes to ordering breakfast at Bruce's favoring a full-egg omelet, which we enviously eyed while downing the more bland egg-white-only version? Usually when we see the assemblyman at a breakfast/lunch/dinner meeting, he is busy working the room, talking and listening intently with constituents, and come to think of it, one rarely sees him eating at all. So, it was a treat to sit down with him after a particularly strenuous legislative season and chat with him on a range of topics ranging from his recent move to an apartment in Great Neck Plaza to his strategy of staying effective in a sometimes dysfunctional Albany governmental branch, the state legislature. FULL STORY

In yet another emotionally charged Village of Great Neck board of trustees meeting on July 22, again residents either cheered and applauded approval at various points during the evening, or voiced loud opinions when they had opposing views. FULL STORY

Opera singer Sandia Ang gave the players of the Great Neck Saturday Morning Softball Games a rare treat on their opening day, with her exquisite rendition of our national anthem. The opening day of the Saturday Morning Softball season is always eagerly awaited, but this year, it was made extra special, as the players lined the base paths of the Kings Point Park softball diamond to hear her wonderful voice. FULL STORY