At its Feb. 17 meeting, The North Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously to deny the Manhasset Park District's application seeking to acquire property under the New York State Eminent Domain law. The property in question is 7+ acres on the southeast end of Macy's Department Store in Manhasset. The Manhasset Park District Board of Commissioners, in its ongoing quest for more athletic fields for Manhasset children, had attempted to negotiate a settlement with Macy's parent, Federated Department Stores, for some time before turning to condemnation under the law of eminent domain. FULL STORY

Elections in all of the Manhasset villages except North Hills will take place on Tuesday, March 16, from noon to 9 p.m. There is a contest for mayor in Plandome Heights but all the other elections are uncontested. We will have a story on the Plandome Heights election next week. FULL STORY

Fees for the 2004 season are: $85 for T-Ball, pre-K, kindergarten and first grade; $125 for grades second - 10th. FULL STORY

There will be a full equipment work-out for all 3rd grade boys enrolled in the PAL lacrosse program this Sunday, Feb. 29 from noon to 1:30 in the Manhasset Middle School gym. All 3rd grade coaches and players should make every effort to attend. Weather permitting and if the fields are playable, the regular season for 3rd through 6th grade boys lacrosse will commence on Saturday, March 6 at Shelter Rock school as follows: FULL STORY