Joe Lorintz, democratic candidate for Town of Oyster Bay supervisor, officially launched his campaign last Thursday with a celebration held at the Swan Club in Roslyn Harbor. FULL STORY

New York State Assemblyman Thomas DiNapoli and Glen Cove Mayor Thomas Suozzi, Democratic candidates for Nassau County executive, squared off on Monday night in the first of three debates sponsored by the League of Women Voters. FULL STORY

Sign up now for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade soccer. The final deadline is August 15 for both boys and girls. To sign up, visit the website at 11753.com, fill out an application, print it out and mail the signed application along with a check to JAA PO Box 152, Jericho, NY 11753. FULL STORY

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, recently joined with champions of the 11th Annual Town of Oyster Bay High School Masters Golf Tournament, in Woodbury. Supervisor Venditto stated, "The town is very proud to host the tournament, not only does it offer the town's top high school golfers an opportunity to compete with one another and gain experience in a tournament atmosphere, it gives them a chance to try their skills on what is considered to be one of the most challenging golf courses in our area." On hand for this occasion (from left to right) were: Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich, Jane Lee, Town Clerk Martha S. Offerman, Dave Alonso, Sean Dugan, Supervisor Venditto and Ashley Fitzgerald. FULL STORY