Elections in most Manhasset villages will take place on Tuesday, March 18, from noon to 9 p.m. The last day to file independent nominating petitions for an office was Feb. 13, or 35 days prior to the village election. FULL STORY

Little Cynthia Akoth, who has lived most of her 9 years in a mud shack surrounded by death and disease on her native island in Kenya, has a new lease on life thanks to a small group of Long Islanders with a big dream. FULL STORY

Yale senior midfielder Lauren Taylor of Manhasset has been named to the "watch list" for the Tewaaraton Trophy, awarded annually to the best women's lacrosse player in the country. FULL STORY

A longtime supporter of Community Mainstreaming Associates (CMA), CBS Coverage Group has agreed for a fourth year in a row to support the not-for-profit's 14th annual Golf and Tennis Tournament. FULL STORY