July: The North Hempstead Councilmanic District Commission issued its report to the Town of North Hempstead. The 11 members of the commission were split three ways in their recommendations. Four members voted to recommend that the town institute councilmanic districts. Four members voted to recommend that the town continue to hold its elections at large... FULL STORY

At the crest of the hill where Hicks Lane becomes East Shore Road, the view of Manhasset Bay sparkles on clear days and gives hints of a beautiful waterfront with its attendant egrets and herons that patrol the waters. But as one swoops down the hill passing by a number of stately homes, an apartment building, a park and a few undeveloped parcels, the view abruptly changes to one that is dotted with industrial sites, oil tanks, car repair shops, a few retail stores and sewage treatment plants that obstruct the water view. It would be hard to find a resident who admires the view at the base of the hill. FULL STORY

The St. Mary's Girls CYO basketball program capped off another successful year by placing four of its teams in the CYO Long Island Diocesan championship playoffs. One team each from the fifth to the eighth grade levels qualified for the annual CYO playoffs that will culminate with the crowning of the respective grade champions. The teams that shall represent St. Mary's in the playoffs possess an impressive combined regular season record of 41 wins against only six defeats. FULL STORY

Registration for spring intramural soccer for grades pre-k through third grade will be held at Shelter Rock Elementary School in the main hallway. Registration will take place from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday Jan. 18, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. FULL STORY