The Port Washington Garbage District was part of this year's League of Women Voters Special District's Candidates Night. Two candidates gave their bios and platforms. One, incumbent Pat Van Dusen, has been a garbage commissioner for 21 years. The other, Doug Schlaefer, is seeking a first term. FULL STORY

Three Port residents faced off at the annual League of Women Voter's Candidates Night for the special districts. In the police commissioners race, incumbent Robert Persons is seeking re-election for a third term; Roy Smitheimer, who held the post from '96 to '98, wants to return, and Maureen O'Rourke would like the opportunity to serve. FULL STORY

Sunday, Nov. 23 was a beautiful, warm day to enjoy all sorts of outdoor activity. Manhasset Bay, which usually by this time of the year is devoid of boats, was a bevy of activity, relatively speaking. A kayaker was spotted enjoying the warm day, there were several power boats out for a pleasurable afternoon sail, and eight frostbiters were on the starting line. When the weather was as beautiful as it was on Sunday, it seems an oxymoron to call Sunday's sailing "frostbiting." But we all know the day will come when these sailors will face the wintry elements that give credence to those who choose to sail in rain, sleet and snow. The Race Committee managed to complete five races and one crew race, which was quite a feat since the NE wind ranged from a high of 4-6 knots at the start of racing, and slacked off to about 2-4 knots as the day progressed. FULL STORY