Cheers, applause and a great deal of affection greeted New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and New York State Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Michael Balboni last week when they came to Great Neck to receive the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education's "Friend of Education Award." FULL STORY

The new proposal for Plaza/Estates firefighter housing for Vigilant firefighters and EMT workers "helps the entire peninsula," according to Vigilant Chairman of the Board Andrew De Martin. FULL STORY

The United States Merchant Marine Academy baseball team held an alumni game between the current players and alums of all ages on Sept. 30 over Homecoming Weekend. About 11 alums showed up for an afternoon of fun. Dave McCann '92 helped to organize the event. FULL STORY

Everyone made a difference this past summer at the Girl Scouts of Nassau County's 23rd annual "Go for the Green" Golf Classic. The outing, held at the Mill River Club in Upper Brookville, raised more than $100,000 making it possible for the more than 22,000 Girl Scouts in Nassau County to experience the fun and sisterhood of Girl Scouting. FULL STORY