Come join the friends of Alex Gallego, Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce president, as he hosts a cocktail reception _Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at The Baykery Cafe_ to support_ his willingness to step into the ring at the _Fight for Charity event Nov. 19, benefiting the Hispanic Cultural Center. FULL STORY

The East Norwich Civic Association board and members have been considering a proposal by Anthony Scotto and Anthony S'Barro, partners in the Chas. Rothmann's Steakhouse business. The men are proposing to buy eight-taxable lots now owned by Terrance Force of the East Norwich Inn. FULL STORY

Runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes from all over Long Island and beyond are invited to join us on Saturday, Oct. 13, and accept the challenge of the Oyster Bay Town Supervisor's Oyster Festival 5 Kilometer Run. The run will start promptly at 9 a.m. on the morning of the 13th. FULL STORY

The event this month is the Open House Equine Extravaganza hosted jointly with Nassau Suffolk Horsemen's Association with lunch sponsored by Chestnut Vale/Hicksville Agway. FULL STORY