The Blackout of Aug. 14 has the large national story, the local story and the personal stories of people all over the Northeast, including this area. For most people, this story turned out to be a happy one of coping well with a national disaster. FULL STORY

The WaterFront Center floating dock was the site of the opening press conference for Oyster Festival 2003. It was the perfect venue, with the Christeen oyster sloop as a focal point because the big news is that this festival will be held on the waterfront. FULL STORY

Runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes of every age and ability are cordially invited to be part of the 16th annual edition of the Oyster Bay Town Supervisor's Oyster Festival 5 Kilometer Run, to be held on Saturday morning, Oct. 18, as the kickoff event of this year's Oyster Festival. The run will start in Fireman's Field in Oyster Bay at exactly 9 a.m. on the morning of the 18th. FULL STORY

Attorneys and staff from the law firm of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. joined over 8,000 other runners from more than 250 companies at the Chase Corporate Challenge on July 29, at Jones Beach. The 18th annual event was attended by over 75 competitive runners and walkers and their supporters from Meyer, Suozzi, including Locust Valley resident Beth Faughnan; Jericho resident, Lynn Brown; and Glen Head residents Donnalynn Darling and Beth Murphy (pictured left to right in the attached photograph.) Ms. Murphy clocked in with the firm's fastest time ever, 26:31. FULL STORY