Even though the embezzlement scandal is well in the past, news from the school district was still central to the developments in the Roslyn area during 2007.

In the spring election, Stanley Stern was re-elected to the board, but a new member, Kim Hunter, was elected as another incumbent, Judith Wilner was defeated in the May election. Voters in the district approved the $90,016,000 2007-2008 budget by a 1,489 to 816 vote, while also giving the thumbs up to a Capital Reserve Proposition by a 1,572 to 633 tally.

Meanwhile, Roslyn High School officially reopened its newly renovated auditorium with a winter concert held in the third week of January.

Later in the year, in October, the high school also unveiled its renovated football field, which now has an artificial turf. The construction for the new field was made possible thanks to a $650,000 grant from Bulldog Boosters. The field is used by boys' and girls' teams playing both varsity and JV soccer and lacrosse, in addition to football and other activities such as the award-winning Marching Bulldogs.

Outside of the school district, the big construction news in Roslyn was the official opening of Sterling Glen of Roslyn, one that took place on June 27. Sterling Glen is the first major residential development to open in Roslyn since the village adopted its Master Plan several years ago. Sterling Glen currently is home to 158 rental apartments on land in downtown Roslyn overlooking Hempstead Harbor.

While the Sterling Glen property is now a reality, the Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees is still debating the merits of another residential development, a plan by B.I.T.I. to construct 80 luxury units also in downtown Roslyn. Meetings on the proposed development were held throughout the year, with the usual concerns of traffic, environmental impact, and property values in the forefront.

Also on the development front, officials with the Village of Roslyn acknowledged that they are "kicking around" the idea of relocating Village Hall from its current location on 1200 Old Northern Blvd. to a possible new spot where a Mobil gas station stood on Broadway and Old Northern Boulevard. While admitting that such plans are a long way into the future, Roslyn Mayor John Durkin noted both the low traffic density of a possible new site and the symbolic importance of having the Clock Tower on one end of Old Northern and a new village hall at the other end of the thoroughfare.

The year 2007 was also one for several key anniversaries in the village. Most prominent was the centennial of Trinity Church, which marked its anniversary with numerous events, including a Gala Dinner at the George Washington Manor, one that featured musical entertainment and a slide show of photos from the Trinity archive.

The Jolly Fisherman, meanwhile, celebrated its Golden Anniversary this past year. The venerable restaurant, located on 25 Main Street, held a "Matinee With A Mission" to commemorate the event. The matinee included a movie at the Roslyn Clearview Cinema, plus a Chowder 'n Chat at the restaurant, the proceeds of which benefited the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN).

The 50th anniversary of the death of Christopher Morley, the longtime Roslyn resident whose many books chronicled 20th century life in New York City and whose name graces the large park off Searingtown Road, was also commemorated with a ceremony at Morley's grave in Roslyn Cemetery.

Also in 2007, Marion S. Levine resigned after 32 years as executive director/CEO for North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights. Ms. Levine also wrote a regular column for The Roslyn News.

Also in the caregiving field, St. Francis Hospital recognized the 95-year-old Anne Verdi, that institution's ageless volunteer on the occasion of her 20th anniversary of working for the Roslyn-based hospital.

Meanwhile, in East Hills, Arthur Goldberg stepped down as village justice after serving for up to four decades in that position.

The year 2007 also saw the passing of several Roslyn residents who made significant contributions to the field of literature, industry, and politics.

Robert McGrath, a longtime English teacher at Roslyn High School died in January at age 84. A teacher in the Roslyn School District for more than 20 years, McGrath's students included the best selling novelist Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park; Dr. Arthur Agatston, author of The South Beach Diet; and David Nasaw, biographer of William Randolph Hearst and Andrew Carnegie.

In March, John Auerbach, a longtime Roslyn Heights resident, died at age 96. Auerbach, who served as executive director of the Bicycle Institute of America, was instrumental in the postwar bicycle-riding boom in the United States, as he helped the public to view riding as a form of transportation, exercise, recreation, and fun for all ages.

Finally, in late May, Robert Abrams, a former deputy mayor of Roslyn, passed away at age 85. Abrams served the village in a variety of positions for a good 30 years. Upon his death, Abrams was remembered by such former mayors as Joel Pasnik and Janet Galante, plus current Mayor John Durkin as a man who was involved in numerous and significant village projects, all of which shaped the village Roslynites live in today.