The Week in Review

Great Neck Ties Continue at Oscars: Nominations for the 2013 Academy Awards were announced by Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone Thursday in Beverly Hills — with them comes a new chapter in the legacy between Great Neck and the Oscars.

Six Great Neck Students Advance in Intel Science Contest: Six students from Great Neck schools have been named semifinalists in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search. They are among 300 students selected from 1,712 entrants from across the United States.

Great Neck Students Win State Award: Three Great Neck students have been recognized by the New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust for outstanding research. 

DA: Woman Steals More Than $316K From GN Employer: A Suffolk County woman has been charged with stealing more than $316,000 from a Great Neck contracting company, according to Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice.

Alerts Honored for Sandy Service: Great Neck's Alert Engine, Hook, Ladder & Hose Co., No. 1 was recognized last week for extraordinary service during and after Superstorm Sandy and the ensuing Nor’easter that struck Long Island late last year.

Martins Begins Second Term: State Sen. Jack Martins, R-Mineola, was back in Albany This week for the start of the 2013 Legislative Session after being reelected to officein November.

Sunday@3 Series to Begin 2013 Season [VIDEO]: The Great Neck Park District is gearing up for a new season of the Sunday@3 series. The 3 p.m. performances, scheduled during the fall, winter and spring months at Great Neck House, include coffee and conversation with guest speakers.

Library Board Approves Architect for Renovation Project: The Great Neck Library Board recently approved the hiring of the architectural firm, Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects from Mt. Kisco, N.Y., for the design work on the renovation of the main library.