The differences were easily discernible as incumbent 5th District Congressman Gary Ackerman, a Democrat seeking re-election to his 10th term, faced Republican challenger Dr. Edward Elkowitz, a physician and a 35-year Great Neck resident, in last week's debate sponsored by the Kings Point Civic Association. The voters were offered a very clear choice as the candidates addressed issues such as ''big government,'' tax reform, abortion, and school vouchers. FULL STORY

Lord & Taylor has agreed to join Neiman Marcus and become the second and final anchor store for the proposed Mall at Oyster Bay in Syosset located on the former Cerro Wire site. FULL STORY

The Syosset youth football league is winding down to its last two weeks of action. Last Sunday, Oct. 29, was a truly fall football Sunday, with temperatures in the low 40s with a strong northeast wind howling at 30 miles per hour. This didn't stop our football teams or our fans that braved the cold weather to root their teams on. FULL STORY

Robis DeGirmenci, a resident of Syosset, finished third overall out of the 416 runners who successfully completed the Police Officer Gary Farley Five Kilometer Run held on Cedar Creek Park. FULL STORY