Beginning his second year in office, County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi addressed the combined Rotary Clubs of Port Washington, Manhasset, Roslyn and Great Neck on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at an 8 a.m. breakfast meeting in the Fish Kebab restaurant in Port Washington. FULL STORY

Eight outstanding seniors from Schreiber's science research program were chosen as semifinalists by the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search (STS), often considered the "junior Nobel prize." Because Schreiber had an exceptional number of semifinalists, Intel announced the list of winners at a special presentation in the high school's auditorium. The Intel STS recognizes America's brightest students and their schools for excellence in science and math. Formerly known as the Westinghouse, this was the 62nd STS. Past finalists hold more than 100 of the world's most coveted math and science honors including five Nobel Prizes, three National Medals of Science, 10 MacArthur Foundation Fellowships and two Field Medals. Many alumni have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences of the National Academy of Engineering. FULL STORY

Environmentalists who talk of global warming - take note! Manhasset Bay is frozen all the way out to Kraus' Kastle. Another week of this weather and we will all be able to walk across the Bay to Great Neck. Unfortunately for the frostbiters, they will not be sailing until we have a solid spell of at least 50-degree weather. Since that doesn't look too promising, sailors and crew will have to bide their time until the thaw or find some ice boats with which to compete. Or maybe we can start ice skating races. Knowing the ingenuity and fun-loving nature of this group, anything they think up will not be a surprise. In the meantime, next week is Super Bowl Sunday, and within a few weeks the America's Cup will be broadcast on ESPN starting Feb. 15. FULL STORY

Under the direction of the athletic director of the Port Washington Schools, Rose Bonanno and with the assistance of Schreiber High School students, Great Neck/Port Washington Lodge #1543 sponsored the Elks "Hoot Shoot" at Weber Middle School on Jan. 11. Three boys and three girls, ages 8 - 13, won the first round of competition and have been named the Lodge Champions. FULL STORY