In 2007 Nassau County politicians begin playing musical chairs when Governor-Elect Eliot Spitzer names Senator Michael Balboni New York's Homeland Security Chief. FULL STORY

The 2007-2008 MHS Boys Varsity Swim Team boasts a roster of 28 athletes, the largest in the history of the team. The team is comprised of a well-balanced mix of seasoned upperclassman and talented newcomers, both in the pool and on the diving board. FULL STORY

At year's end, The New York Times and other print media, plus television and websites document stories of people who have lived a good life over the past year. Your column this week will mirror that endeavor, but with a sailing twist. FULL STORY