As a "last minute request," residents of the Pool Drive area recently asked the Village of Roslyn board of trustees if speed bumps could be constructed on that road, namely as a way to ensure traffic safety. The request was part of a long-running debate over safety issues resulting from the increase in traffic volume on Pool Drive that takes place during the summer months, when parents are picking up their children at the Shibley Day Camp. FULL STORY

Does Roslyn have a parking problem? Most people, especially its businessmen, would say yes. Indeed, it remains the most nagging issue in the village. However, at a recent board of trustees meeting, an engineer working with Goodstein Realty declared that the village's parking problem is mostly a "perception." Robert Eichbacher, the engineer for Goodstein, later backed down somewhat from those comments, but his earlier assertion touched off a spirited debate. FULL STORY

Running is second nature to humans. With the first breath of life, we are given a sense of touch and a sense of sight. These qualities have been embedded into our anatomy. Yet, when we learn to walk, it is a gradual process that takes practice and guidance. Eventually, we refine our skill into the ability to run. Running has become a special part of my existence, and helps define who I am. It has given me courage and strength, and a new way to look upon life. FULL STORY