Elliott Sylvan, a resident of Syosset, was recently honored at the Junior League's Fifteenth Annual Merit Volunteer Awards Luncheon for his exceptional contribution as a volunteer. FULL STORY

Louis S. Competiello, M.D, a Syosset High School graduate, along with some family members, met privately with His Holiness, Pope John Paul II at the papal residence, Castel Gandolfo. Family members accompanying Louis were his wife, Nelza Rivera-Competiello, M.D, their daughter Sarah, Louis's sister Jo-Ann Competiello, also a Syosset alum and currently a chemistry teacher at Syosset High School and parents Anna and Stephen Competiello of Plainview. FULL STORY

The following slate of officers for the Syosset Soccer Club 2001-2002 will be put forth for club election on June 21 at H.B. Thompson Middle School at 7:30 p.m. All positions listed are open to challenge. For a candidate application, please visit the website at www.syossetsoccer.org. All completed applications are due to the webmaster by Friday, June 8. FULL STORY

The Syosset Club is holding its annual travel team tryouts for the following age groups. Each child interested in trying out must attend at least one tryout (except for the U10 age group which the child must attend at least two tryouts). Other than for the U10 age group, please bring an index card with their name, date of birth, address and telephone number, and parents' name, and bring a soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, water and two different colored shirts. Any questions please contact the appropriate age group coaches. All tryouts are at the club's Stillwell Woods Soccer Fields, unless indicated to the contrary below. FULL STORY