At its Tuesday, Jan. 7 meeting, the Oyster Bay Town Board was presented with a proposal to construct a Costco store in Hicksville on the southwest corner of Charlotte Avenue and West John Street. The application requires board approval since the property's zoning must be changed from light industrial to retail before the facility can be built. FULL STORY

The Hicksville Public Library, which was closed on Thursday, Dec. 19 for extensive maintenance, will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. not Monday, Jan. 13 as originally planned. FULL STORY

The Joseph F. Lamb Council of the Knights of Columbus announces the 2003 Basketball Free Throw Competition. FULL STORY

Holy Family needed a victory against St. Hugh's in order to clinch at least a tie for first place. The task was daunting as St. Hugh's not only had the league's second best record, but was also the league's tallest team. FULL STORY