Ever since Americana Manhasset announced that Waldbaum's would be leaving, Manhasset residents have been speculating about what would take its place. Rumors have abounded, from major department stores to offices to more boutiques. Now Americana developer and owner Frank Castagna has identified his new tenants in Section IV, as it is called, and they are top of the line, keeping Americana Manhasset more like the Champs Elysees than like any shopping mall. In a number of cases designers already tenants of Americana Manhasset will relocate to occupy larger spaces. Among these, the largest is Brooks Brothers, which will now occupy 12,750 feet on two floors at the extreme eastern end of the property. Facing north, across Northern Boulevard, will be Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Christian Dior. Facing south will be St. John in a greatly expanded shop, Coach and Payard. In an interview, Americana Manhasset Senior Vice President Deirdre Costa Major said that stores like Louis Vuitton and Burberry will be "global stores." This means that when you shop in one of these stores in Americana Manhasset you will have the same selection you would find in Rome, Paris or London. FULL STORY

"I believe our town is one of nicest places to live in America and I aim to keep it that way," Jon Kaiman told Anton Community Newspapers in an interview just two days after his nomination as the Democrats' choice for North Hempstead Town Supervisor. A resident of Great Neck for 13 years (and a 23-year resident of Nassau County), this 40-year-old attorney has already served town government as commissioner of public safety, dealing with code enforcement, emergency management, town security, parking enforcement, harbor control, and animal control. And he has served, informally, as one of Town Supervisor May Newburger's senior advisors. FULL STORY

St. Mary's Varsity Baseball team was eliminated from the CHSAA playoffs when it lost to Kellenberg at New York Tech on Thursday, May 29. The loss was the end of a final run in which St. Mary's had put together its first winning streak in many years. The regular season ended with St. Mary's defeating St. Dominic's for its first victory in the conference in five years. Many regard the Nassau/Suffolk CHSAA as the toughest division in the state. FULL STORY

At 9:11 p.m. EDT on May 27, 2003, Great American II with Rich Wilson and Rich du Moulin on board crossed the finish line at Ambrose Light after 72 days, 21 hours, 11 minutes and 38 seconds at sea, beating the speed record set by the clipper ship Sea Witch in 1849. One could almost hear the collective sigh of relief that these two adventurers were safely home from their 15,000-mile voyage, beating the 154-year record of their nemesis, while taking 360,000 school children along for the ride. Family, friends and students had to wait until the next day to sight GA II as she sailed through the fog that surrounded New York Harbor on Wednesday morning, May 28. Among the vessels that sailed into the harbor to catch a first glimpse of the returning trimaran were the main spectator boat, a Moran tug carrying family and friends, and a group of Rich du Moulin's sailing friends on board John Thomson's Seafood. What an exciting and emotional moment it was to spot Great American II in the distance, her huge sail appearing to touch the sky as she slowly made her way into the harbor. As GA II neared the Statue of Liberty, the "emotional" finish line for GA II, the Zachary Reinaur sprayed a plume of water to celebration the conclusion of the record-breaking Hong Kong to New York ocean passage. As GA II sailed into the Chelsea Pier in New York City, the crowd on the dock cheered, champagne flowed, reporters gathered for interviews, and the two Richs were reunited with their families. With interviews completed, the group moved to a tent set up to celebrate their homecoming, complete with a delicious lunch, speeches by both sailors, and just enough time to ask questions about their adventure. FULL STORY