Injunction, Cold, High Winds Halt County Attack on Mosquitoes-- Cold weather and high winds are the latest culprits in delaying the spraying of a pesticide to kill mosquitoes carrying the potentially fatal West Nile encephalitis virus. The county will begin spraying when and if warmer weather returns. FULL STORY

This week, the Hicksville Illustrated News is again presenting profiles of candidates running for Oyster Bay Town Councilman/ Councilwoman. There are three councilman positions up for election this year. This is an at-large election, meaning the top three vote-getters out of all the candidates will win a seat on the town board. The two candidates profiled this week are not only running against each other; they are running against every other candidate as well. FULL STORY

• Councilman Candidate Martin Massell
• Councilman Candidate Francis Goban

Spots Still Available-- Hurricane Floyd washed out the Holy Family Parish 7th Annual Golf Outing. FULL STORY