Local public officials enjoyed an informative evening at the Feb. 25 Great Neck Village Officials Association monthly meeting. The meeting featured a discussion on "Public Financing --- Obstacles and Opportunities." FULL STORY

Russell Gardens is set to elect a new mayor this month, as Mayor Steven Kirschner steps down. Trustee and Deputy Mayor Matthew Bloomfield is running, uncontested, for his first term as mayor. FULL STORY

As she helped her team clinch second place at this year's Ivy League Fencing Championships, Columbia Lion freshman Stephanie Aiuto (Great Neck North High School, Class of 2008) tied with Harvard's Caroline Vloka for first place in individual woman's sabre. FULL STORY

Every year, hundreds of Long Islanders find themselves homeless because of disasters like house fires. And though the American Red Cross cannot replace all that has been lost, its volunteers are able to provide food, shelter and comfort to those affected. FULL STORY