An advertisement in the Port Washington News stating Yvette from Razzano's now worked at Glen Cove's Buongustaio tipped off many that Razzano's might be gone for good. A phone call to Yvette confirmed that Razzano's is permanently closing both its stores. FULL STORY

Susan Shattuck smiled, looking rather calm and serene, as she exited the 4:03 p.m. train on Wednesday, Dec. 21, even though it was 10 minutes late arriving at Port Washington and many riders couldn't sit. The biggest problem is probably that the trains are leaving a little later. The 9:11 going into Penn Station on Wednesday morning left at 9:30 a.m. She thought the delay was possibly caused by the extra stops. Two extra stops inbound included Shea Stadium where Queens residents entered, Shea being a parking area for commuters who want to take the LIRR. Susan's friends in Brooklyn told her about their arduous walk into Manhattan to go to work. She said she felt "more fortunate" to be able to use the LIRR. FULL STORY

Great Neck/Port Washington Lodge's competition for the 34th Annual Elks' Hoop Shoot, the national, free-throw shooting contest for youngsters aged eight through 13, will be held at Weber Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. followed immediately by the competition. FULL STORY

American Yacht Club, the YRA of Long Island Sound and US SAILING are sponsoring a one-day Race Management Seminar on Feb. 11, 2006 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Yacht Club House, Milton Point, Rye, NY. Bill Kirkpatrick will be the lead instructor. Kirkpatrick is a US SAILING Regional Race Officer, recognized Senior Race Officer, Area B Race Officer and YRA of LIS Race Management Committee chair. He will be joined by Peter Reggio and Susan Reilly as assistant instructors. FULL STORY