At a gala dinner, held at The Inn at New Hyde Park, New Hyde Park Chamber President Chris Vulpis handed over the presidential gavel to Richard DeMartino. DeMartino is a vice president and manager of State Bank of Long Island in New Hyde Park. FULL STORY

Picnic reservations for the coming season may be made at Nassau County parks beginning Monday, Feb. 4. Reservations may be made from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week (except where otherwise indicated) at the following parks... FULL STORY

The Muttontown Preserve will present a guided hike, "Winter Trek," on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. FULL STORY