The public had the opportunity to hear and question School Board candidates Robert Scheer, Richard Sussman, and Robert Ferro on the evening of April 28 at Weber Middle School. Candidates Night, presented by the League of Women Voters, included two candidates who are seeking second terms -- Bob Scheer, the current School Board President, and Richard Sussman; Robert Ferro is seeking his first term. The fourth candidate, John Zimmerman, was traveling abroad and thus unable to be present. However, the Port News had a phone interview with Mr. Zimmerman and included his responses to the questions asked at the debate. Two positions are available for the School Board. FULL STORY

In response to community feedback, the board of education revisited alternate long range facilities plans that did not include building a new middle school. As a result, board consensus appears to be forming on a new conceptual facilities plan that uses Sousa as the middle school, and Manorhaven, Guggenheim, Daly, Weber and Salem as the elementary schools. FULL STORY

The Manhasset Bay Frostbite Fleet Interclub awards dinner for the 1998-99 season was held on May 7. The awardees and their determining scores are as follows: FULL STORY

If the mark of a great team is the ability to come together at the pivotal moment and do what it takes to get the win, then this Viking team is truly exceptional. It hasn't been easy. FULL STORY