The Manhasset Candlelight Memorial Service commemorating September 11 was again sponsored by the Manhasset Clergy Association. At 8 p.m., as darkness enveloped the Mary Jane Davies Green, residents lit their candles and stood in respectful silence as the service began. FULL STORY

The mayor and board of trustees opened the regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, with a moment of silence in memory of those who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001. The board directed that the village flags be flown at half-staff each year on September 11 to honor those who were lost in the terrorist attack. FULL STORY

For America's Cup fans - the first in a series of America's Cup Class events preceding the next Cup challenge will be aired on Outdoor Life Network (OLN) during September. The winner of the 2003 Cup, Alinghi, will face off against the Challenger of Record, Oracle BMW Racing, on the San Francisco Bay for the first time since meeting over in New Zealand. Hosted by Peter Isler, Gary Jobson and Dawn Riley, the two-part Moet Cup will feature a daily match race, called the Owner/Driver Series, which will be five races worth one point each. The second part of the contest will be the Pro/Driver Series, with seven races worth one point each. The Moet Cup will be awarded to the overall winner. The series began on Tuesday, September 16 and will continue through Friday, September 19 (days one - four) at 7 p.m. ET. On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21 (day five and six), OLN will air the Moet Cup at 2:30 p.m. ET. More information is available at www.olntv.com. FULL STORY