The Board of Education (BOE) held a meeting on Feb. 26 in the high school auditorium, and it was, by all accounts, the best attended meeting ever. The face of the crowd was much younger than has been customary at these meetings. Parents attended with their children, staff and alumni were present, and students whose teams or programs were being cut were sprinkled throughout the auditorium. The BOE has targeted cuts in specific programs and, while all cuts are not yet official, residents attended the meeting to learn more about the rationale behind the cuts and to have their voices heard as they spoke in favor of the programs close to their hearts. FULL STORY

In the only local village election this year, which is in Plandome Heights, two current members of the board of trustees are running against each other for the mayor's position. They are Sandi Gabriele and Robert (Rocky) Pacent. FULL STORY

Weather permitting and if the fields are playable, the regular season for the Manhasset unit of the Nassau County Police Athletic League for 3rd through 6th grade boys lacrosse will commence this Saturday. FULL STORY