This year's annual BOE election sees two empty trustee seats vacated by Board President Richard Sussman and Jon Zimmerman, whose three year terms expire at the end of June. Four gentlemen have announced their candidacies for the two available positions. They are James Ansel, Roger Lifson, Mark Marcellus and Robert Seiden. FULL STORY

Manhasset residents had turned out in force to see a lacrosse game under the lights on Saturday night, May 4. They got more excitement than they bargained for. A little after 8:30 p.m. police cars began to arrive on Manhasset Avenue and a police helicopter hovered overhead. The word was spread that there had been a shooting at 95 Manhasset Avenue, just over the LIRR bridge from the field. The homeowner, Nikolaos Kotsopoulos, called 911 and said that there had been a shooting. He told authorities that a masked man had broken into his house, which is guarded by floodlights, surveillance cameras and a German shepherd. He said that the man fired one shot at his wife, Carol, 41, and fled. Nikolaos Kotsopoulos told authorities that he tried, but failed, to tackle the intruder. At the time the couple's two young sons, George and Nikolaos, were playing in the basement. The police arrived within minutes but found no trace of the gunman. Mrs. Kotsopoulos was transported to North Shore University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 10:47 p.m. FULL STORY

The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce will present the 12th annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival on Saturday, May 18th at the town dock and lower Main Street. The celebration is meant to enhance the public's awareness of the need to preserve and protect Manhasset Bay's nautical heritage. FULL STORY

The Vipers (Boys U12) returned to their winning ways with a thrilling 1-nil victory vs. Hewlett. The winning goal was scored by Nick Balterman on an excellent give and go play with Will Rizzo. Rich Imperatore and Nick Kostalas were solid in goal for the shutout. FULL STORY