Jericho Graduate Releases Single

Keli Price, a 2009 graduate of Jericho High School, recently released his first single and video Move My Way, which is available at iTunes and wherever digital music is sold. Bonus tracks She’s Perfect and If You Would Stay will also be included in the debut single release bundle exclusively at iTunes.

Greg Mortenson Visits Baylis Elementary

Number one New York Times bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson, and his 13-year-old daughter Amira visited Baylis Elementary School on the eve of the publication of his second book. As Stones Into Schools hit the shelves on December 1 and Mortenson launched a nationwide 21 day speaking and lecture tour, he spent the morning visiting with the students and teachers at Baylis.

Giovanni Graceffa Elected Syosset Fire Commissioner

Giovanni Graceffa was elected to serve a five-year term as commissioner of the Syosset Fire District. He defeated incumbent Dan Percell, who was running for re-election. Graceffa received 467 votes and Purcell received 124.

Local Organization Encourages Residents to Shop Locally

The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce (NCCC) recently announced their new “It Starts Here. Buy Locally” campaign, which is their most comprehensive promotional campaign to date encouraging consumers to support the local businesses in their downtowns during this holiday season.

Meet the Candidates Running for Syosset Fire Commissioner

Incumbent Dan Percell is seeking election to another five-year term as commissioner of the Syosset Fire District. He is being challenged by Giovanni Graceffa. Voting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 2 - 9 p.m. at the Syosset Fire Department Headquarters, located at 50 Cold Spring Road in Syosset.

Suozzi Concedes Election to Mangano

Says He’s Proud of Accomplishments

Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi announced on Tuesday, Dec. 1 that he will not challenge the election between him and Republican opponent Ed Mangano, ensuring that Mangano will become the next Nassau County Executive next month.

Martha Stewart Comes to Syosset

While she has become a controversial figure in recent years, when it comes to matters of the kitchen, Martha Stewart is still top cookie. When she appeared at the Syosset Borders on Thursday, November 19 to sign copies of her latest book Martha Stewart’s Dinner at Home: 52 Quick Meals to Cook for Family and Friends, the store was crowded with fans of the famous homemaker-turned-entrepreneur.

Jericho Resident Pens First Book

Discusses Battle With Cancer

In his debut memoir, No Expiration Dates: A Cancer Patient’s Strategies for Survival, Leon Weisman recounts his unique and inspirational battle with lung cancer while also offering practical advice about the emotional and social changes that a cancer diagnosis can bring to a patient, as well as a family, embarking on the fight to stay alive.

More Updates to Jackson Avenue Project

The Department of Public Works (DPW) secured approximately $3.6 million in stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the Jackson Avenue project. The project includes improvements to Jackson Avenue from Jericho Turnpike to the railroad tracks and also includes the realignment of Jackson Avenue along that stretch of the road.

Syosset Holds School Board Meeting

At the Monday, November 16 Syosset Central School District Board of Education meeting, science was the order of the day. Four Syosset High School students presented their projects for the 2010 Intel National Science Talent Search to the board, but first it was business as usual.