There is a positive momentum to what is happening at the Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce. Diane Grochocki, State Bank of Long Island VP and Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce treasurer said, "It's become very pro-active with the business community in organizing events and inviting guest speakers who are helping the community..." FULL STORY

East Norwich Civic Association Takes the Lead in Fighting Proposed AvalonBay Apartments -- The East Norwich Civic Association is taking the lead in the community's action to prevent the proposed 300-unit AvalonBay Communities being built. They have opened a bank account at Citibank with an initial donation of about $3,000 for funding for what they expect to be a costly battle. FULL STORY

The Locust Valley Central School District recently raised an impressive $13,000 for one of their own: 10th-grader Mitch Pacifico who is battling leukemia. In an effort to raise money to assist the family with medical costs, hundreds of people came out for a school-sponsored fundraiser titled, "Mitch Madness" held on Friday, March 3. FULL STORY

Now is a good time to stock up on all your boating equipment needs. If you prepare now, then you will have less headaches and more time to enjoy your boat during the regular boating season. Also, knowledge of legal requirements and safety precautions can help prevent accidents. FULL STORY