Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto and Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. co-Founder Philip M. Eslick are pleased to announce the winners of the "Kids of Distinction" Program, created last year to recognize exceptional youngsters in the Town of Oyster Bay. FULL STORY

The Republican caucus of the Nassau County Legislature has proposed a bill that would eliminate the county portion of sales tax on gasoline over $2 a gallon. However, the Presiding Officer of the Legislature Judy Jacobs is concerned with the impact such an action would have on the county budget. FULL STORY

On what a beautiful morning - today was the best golf day all year. We had a record number of golfers out today - 48 men. The scores were not bad, but not too good either. Out of 48 men playing today, we had only 36 pars, but we did have 4 birdies - one by John Hebrank on the 272-yard, par 4, 6th hole, one by John Pellegrino on the 182-yard, par 3, 9th hole, one by John Ednie on the 228-yard, par 3, 8th hole and one by Dave Malle (how did he get here, his name is not John) on the 200-yard, par 3, 4th hole. Overall low as won for the second consecutive tournament by Tom Parker. This time he shot a net 26. FULL STORY