There are a number of noteworthy things and people that have emerged from Manhasset, and now that list has just been increased by one. Three years ago the Long Island Junior Chamber ("Jaycees") was started in Manhasset, and was just named "Best Activist Group" by the Long Island Press. The Long Island Press compiles an annual list of the "Best of Long Island," and their 2006 list was released in January. FULL STORY

"I am happy to report that the Town [of North Hempstead] is on its strongest financial footing in Town history." FULL STORY

More than 1,600 athletes from 20 nations descended on Sydney, Australia for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) held every two years since 2001. Organized by the Australian Olympic Committee, the international sports competition features athletes under the ages of 18 and 19-including many future Olympians-in 16 sports competing at venues throughout the city. The year marked the first to include competitive sailing. FULL STORY

Congratulations to the Manhasset Middle School Girls Swim Team for two undefeated seasons. Thanks to all the girls and Coach Larke for an amazing season. Wishing good luck to the eighth-grade girls moving up to varsity and to the seventh-grade girls next season. FULL STORY