Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Anthony Macagnone announced at a Monday press conference that he changed his party registration and became a Republican and a member of the Nassau County Republican Committee. The Republicans now hold a six to one majority on the Oyster Bay Town Board. FULL STORY

An electric/wind storm cut a swath through Muttontown on Sunday, July 1, that uprooted over 30 trees and resulted in electricity being lost for about 24 hours in the affected areas. FULL STORY

The Syosset Youth Football and Cheerleading League is holding its July registration on July 18 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Syosset Community Park on Jericho Turnpike in Syosset. The league is open to all youngsters from the ages of 5 to 14 and offers a travel football and cheerleading program. The season runs from Aug. 1 through the end of November. To get to the park, enter Syosset Park, which is across from the Fox Hollow Inn on Jericho Turnpike. At the stop sign, make a right and follow road. The mansion will be in front. Park in the parking lot and proceed to the third floor of the mansion. Please call 364-4099 or e-mail Syossetfootball@aol.com with any questions. FULL STORY