Family, friends and members of the Jericho School community gathered on Nov. 30 to dedicate an outdoor picnic area in memory of Allison Leopold. Allison, who was a kindergartner at the Robert Seaman Elementary School, passed away on Jan. 6, 2001. The dedication ceremony was the culmination of a yearlong effort by the Seaman PTA. FULL STORY

While most people were spending the Sunday before Christmas finishing their shopping, Syosset resident Ann Marie Constantinou was on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens helping the Olympic Torch make its way to Salt Lake City, Utah. FULL STORY

In one of the most exciting intramural basketball games this season, two undefeated teams played a very evenly matched game. The Celtics, led by newcomer Alex Heffner (10 points) and veterans Ryan Gillece (9 points) and Zachary Jenis (8 points) led at the half 20-18. Superb rebounding and defense by the Hornet's Marc Rosenberg (10 rebounds) and Michael Guerrero (8 rebounds) prevented the Celtics from pulling away as the teams played neck and neck with the lead alternating and never exceeding six points. The third quarter ended with the Celtics ahead 30-29, but the Hornets dominated the last quarter led by the strong outside shooting of Jonathan Roach (20 points) and all-around play of Danny Kanzer (10 points) as their unselfish play catapulted them to victory. The final score was Hornets 49 and the Celtics 39. FULL STORY

The 16-year-old Syosset Junior crossed the finish line in 16 minutes, 36 seconds, only 39 seconds in back of overall winner Chales Millioen of Blue Point. FULL STORY