The Syosset Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Sahara Grill Fish and Bar, the newest addition to the restaurant scene in Syosset, on Jan. 12 with a grand opening luncheon and ribbon cutting ceremony. FULL STORY

As two Nassau County Democrats have announced their intentions to vie for the position of county executive, the nine Republican legislators made it clear, at a press conference held Tuesday, that they would not support Thomas Gulotta if he chooses to run for a fifth term as the leader of the county. FULL STORY

As a finale to the successful fall program, the 5th/6th Grade Jericho Lacrosse Club played a tight match with an undefeated Plainview team, losing in the last few minutes of play, 1-0. "At this point, you can see by our level of play, that the Jericho kids are among some of the best on the Island and as a team we can play against any of the elite communities," said Buddy Anscher, a coach with Jericho. "We had a program of over 60 kids from grades K-6 show up for our fall program which now reflects the commitment the community has to the sport." FULL STORY

Two Jericho High School students recently received awards at the annual "Turkey Stab" sponsored by the Candlewood Fencing Center in Danbury, Connecticut. Michelle Syskrot (l), a tenth grader who is undefeated thus far this season in high school meets, won fourth place in unclassified foil and Susan Kancza, a 12 grader, won third place in unclassified epee. Tim O'Brien and Toby Tolley coach both students. FULL STORY