Having lived in New Hyde Park, in an unincorporated area, for 17 years, to Jim McHugh, "the town is my government." Fifteen years ago he began his involvement with local civic associations, first as a member and then as president and executive board member of the Parks Civic Association for New Hyde Park/Garden City Park. And as civic association liaison to the Town of North Hempstead, attending almost every meeting, he is proud to say that he "got to know the entire town." FULL STORY

The United Community Fund of Great Neck and North New Hyde Park will present Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty on Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at the Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington. Curtain is 3 p.m. and tickets are only $25, (group rates are available), and can be purchased by calling 482-8101. There is also a special VIP package including lunch, seating in the first three rows and an artist meet and greet. For information on that package call 466-4761. FULL STORY

Take your mark ... go! The girls dive off the blocks with all of the energy they can muster. Everyone on the team is cheering on the sidelines. Coach Andy Berlin stays poised with his timer. The race is on. FULL STORY

Female volleyball players must be strong, athletic, tall, calm under pressure, and quick to react. All of these adjectives, with the exception of great height, describe this year's Great Neck North girls varsity volleyball team. Starting practice one week prior to school, and continuing to work hard everyday thereafter even on Saturday mornings, the girls have been arduously concentrating on their bumps, and working on their agility. Their sets have improved, and despite their "lack of inches" they are able to jump high and spike, a key component of winning a game. FULL STORY