Nassau County Assessor Charles O'Shea had good news to report for residents of local villages concerned with the reassessment of residential vacant land. Centre Island Mayor Jack Williams explained the problem his residents were faced with. "The undeveloped land was taxed as if it was commercial property, the highest rate, which means in some cases a large undeveloped lot can be taxed at more than the house on the parcel can be taxed at, which is illogical,"the mayor said. FULL STORY

There is still time to see the exhibit on recreation in Oyster Bay at the Oyster Bay Historical Society's home, the Earle-Wightman House at 20 Summit St. The exhibit, which runs through February is entitled "From Doing to Viewing in Oyster Bay in the 20th Century." It looks at recreation in a world where the automobile, the airplane and television have changed the way people recreated themselves over the past 100 years. The exhibit opened on an otherwise dark, dismal and rainy Sunday, which was brightened up considerably by the opening lecture held at the Oyster Bay Community Center and the reception at the Earle-Wightman House. FULL STORY

Oyster Bay High School's Varsity basketball teams are primed for a breakout season. With seniors composing eight of the 12 men's spots and five of the women's 14, the Baymen and Lady Baymen have the experience necessary for a successful season. FULL STORY

Over 180 children from the Oyster Bay community have registered to take part in three free baseball clinics held by the newly chartered Al Leiter Little League of Oyster Bay (ALLL). The first clinic held on Saturday, Jan. 18, was a resounding success as children gathered in the new gymnasium at the Oyster Bay High School to review their baseball skills. Doug Petersen, president of the Executive Board for ALLL said, "It was a great orientation for the kids and a great opportunity for them to work out in such a beautiful facility. Each week we will be concentrating on more detailed skill sets allowing the kids to be really prepared for spring baseball. Whether they were hustling around the bases or pitching at the two speed traps, they were all extremely enthusiastic about being here." FULL STORY