Development could have been the theme of the July 9 Muttontown Village meeting. They set a date for the St. Dominic decision; discussed a law to prevent cabanas to be used as domiciles; discussed the Kirby Hill subdivision and a new planning board approach to development. FULL STORY

Most Syosset residents know Star Auto & Hardware merely as Bill's Hardware. They also know that they can go to Bill's to get construction advice, instructions or even to borrow tools that are too expensive to purchase. Bill Schier, often referred to as the best storekeeper Syosset has ever known, lost his battle with lung cancer and passed away on July 7. FULL STORY

On July 29 and Aug. 5, Josh Cohen, a college student from Long Island, will host his 4th Annual LI 3-On-3 Neighborhood Basketball Classic at the Merry Lane basketball courts in Jericho (next to the Jericho Library). FULL STORY

A free Junior Golf Day will be held at the Lightpath Long Island Classic on Tuesday, July 31. The Lightpath Long Island Classic, a Senior PGA Tour event now in its 15th year, will be returning to the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho the week of July 30 - Aug. 5. FULL STORY