For many politicians, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is a judgeship. To achieve that goal while under 40 is unusual but Jon Kaiman, Democratic candidate for Town of North Hempstead supervisor had that good fortune. Nonetheless, he resigned from the bench of the District Court because he knew that he wanted a different role in government. "I have a philosophy about how things should be run," he said in an interview with editors from Anton Newspapers, "and I wanted to get in the game. You're very restricted as a judge," he said. "It's fascinating, but not for me." Now he has a chance to become a major player in the political game as the Democratic candidate for the seat that is being vacated by May Newburger. Ms. Newburger, who chose not to run for a sixth term, has voiced enthusiastic support for Kaiman as her successor. "I feel very confident thinking of Jon in this office." FULL STORY

Although Long Island was spared the brunt of Hurricane Isabel that lashed the east coast last week, it took its toll on the trees in the area. Branches were down all over town, from twigs to major segments of older trees. Pictured here are three views of one of the largest trees in Manhasset that was severely damaged. It is situated at the corner of Old Mill Road and Short Drive in Strathmore and landed across the neighbor's driveway where it fell onto a family car. FULL STORY

The third annual Port Washington YC Newport Cup Regatta was held on August 23 and over 40 members of the club competed on Narragansett Bay on four 12-meter boats. Under clear, sunny skies, with warm weather and moderately high winds, Weatherly, American Eagle, Heritage, and Nefertitti left Newport Harbor with mains reefed (except for Nefertitti), bound for Jamestown, and then back into the bay. With winds this good, RC was able to offer the contestants two races. Past Commodores George Boulukos and Warren Cronacher, Commodore Ed Wassmer and Vice Commodore Michael Fried selected their crews and boats by drawing names out of a hat. The resulting team line-up: On board Weatherly with Commodore Boulukos: Kathy Boulukos, Stephanie and Joe Angelone, Pat and Joe Carpenter, Julie and Norm Geller, and Bob and Michael Hodson. On board American Eagle, captained by Commodore Cronacher, were co-captain, Vicky Cronacher, Jody and Gary Eglinton, Jeff Rueb, Maria and Ton Steele, and Lynn, John and Kelly Sutherland. Commodore Wassmer was the skipper of Heritage, and was joined by his daughter Paige and Susan and Dave DeBaun, Bill Downey, Buzz Haley, Tim and Alison Mummers, Doug Prisco, and Daren and Scott Schneider. Crew on Nefertitti, led by Vice-Commodore Michael Fried and his wife Pat, were Louis IV and Louis V. Nees and Louis Potters, plus Jessica Nees, Graham and Miles Potters, and Leslie and David Wollin. The results of Race One: 1. Heritage, 2. Nefertitti, 3. American Eagle and 4. Weatherly. Race Two results: 1. American Eagle, 2. Weatherly, 3. Nefertitti, and 4. Heritage. Overall results for the day: 1. American Eagle, 2. tie between Heritage and Nefertitti, and 4. Weatherly. After sailing, the teams enjoyed a post-race dinner, and for those still in Newport on Sunday, there were cocktails at Harbor Court (NYYC) to watch the sunset from the terrace overlooking Newport Harbor. Many thanks to Leslie and David Wollin for the successful 12-meter regatta and dinner, and to Theresa and Lou Nees for organizing the cocktail party at Harbor Court. FULL STORY