Port Washington school officials, students, parents and faculty members alike had much to celebrate at a ceremony rededicating new school facilities at the end of last year's school year. Even more to celebrate was the fact that the construction was completed nearly $500,000 under budget, from the district's 2001 $68 million construction bond. FULL STORY

Although the face of businesses and the community that supports them have evolved dramatically over the past 75 years, the charter of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce hasn't changed at all since it was founded in 1930. The chamber always has and always will be dedicated to helping businesses thrive and grow. In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the chamber is hosting an event at the Port Washington Yacht Club on Saturday, Dec. 3. FULL STORY

This week the column highlights the third and last junior sailing program on Manhasset Bay - the Manhasset Bay Junior Yacht Club. On the spectacular evening last Thursday, Aug. 18, with the sun setting over Manhasset Bay, the junior sailors arrived at the club looking quite lovely and handsome in their sundresses and jackets and ties. FULL STORY