It was a wonderful, very special day for the Vigilant Engine and Hook and Ladder Company on Sunday, June 6, as they celebrated their 100th anniversary with a grand parade. The Vigilants, along with fellow fire companies from all over the metropolitan area joined the grand celebrations, which included a carnival and a concert the prior evening. FULL STORY

New York State Senator Michael Balboni (R-Mineola) recently presented educator and advocate Judi Bosworth with a New York State Woman of Distinction award. FULL STORY

Golf and tennis aficionados will have a day of delight Monday, June 21, when Temple Israel of Great Neck holds its Second Annual Golf and Tennis Outing. The daylong event will feature fun at two prominent North Shore country clubs, prizes for all, fabulous raffles, surprises, a lavish kosher dinner and, of course, lots of tennis and golf. FULL STORY

The Great Neck Cleats, Great Neck Soccer Club's Girls Under 13 Travel Soccer Team, will be holding an open tryout on Friday, June 18, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Success Field. Any and all girls born after Aug. 1, 1991 are invited to participate in the tryout and should bring a passport-sized photo and a copy of their birth certificate. FULL STORY