On the steps of Glen Cove City Hall, Paul Annunziato officially declared on May 27 that he has accepted the Republican party's nomination for Nassau County 's 18th Legislative District for the seat presently open since legislator Brian Muellers, a Democrat, has decided not to run for re-election. Prefacing his remarks with the statement, "Those who know me know I finish what I start," he then enumerated to the attendees just what he intends to do. FULL STORY

Doubleday Babcock Senior Center was pleased to accept a generous $100,000 donation from Fritz Coudert at the annual meeting of the board of directors on May 27. Mr. Coudert's donation was prompted by the center's need to solidify the long-term financial stability of the Senior Center. He has asked that it be called the "Angela P. Koenig Fund" and designated that, in lieu of interest earned by the assets in the fund, 4 percent of the annual audited asset value of the fund may be used each year to offset annual operating expenses. In addition, Mr. Coudert has agreed to match all capital donations of $1,000 or more, other than government grants, up to a maximum total of $100,000 over the next 18 months, further adding to the new fund. In a heartbeat, President Angela Koenig presented a $1,000 check to be matched. Mr. Coudert pointed out, "It is important that people understand that this new fund is not intended to meet the center's immediate financial needs and operating shortfall. It is designed to serve as part of the long-term solution to the center's financial needs. FULL STORY

For anyone who's ever wanted to learn how to sail or kayak, or dreamed of stepping aboard a tall ship, now you have the opportunity. On Saturday, June 7, The Waterfront Center (WFC) will host the admission free 3rd Annual Bay Day on the shores of Oyster Bay at Beekman Beach. FULL STORY

Memorial Day weekend 2003- the big boating weekend that wasn't. In fact, we are finding it very hard to believe that as we write this we are already into the first week of June. It feels so much more like April. Usually, we get a jump-start on the Memorial Day weekend by casting off Friday evening. Even with the poor weather over the last few years on Memorial Day weekends, we have always provisioned the boat and made the attempt. This year, we just gave in and stayed home. FULL STORY