After a fire in an apartment upstairs in January caused severe water and smoke damage at Rocky and Sons Bakery, Farmingdale, the Main Street shop opened for business this week with a brand new look. FULL STORY

A combination of factors in recent months has apparently led to increased cooperation surrounding the Liberty property in South Farmingdale, the federal hazardous waste site which the local community has urged be fully cleaned up for more than a decade. FULL STORY

Members of the Columbus Lodge No. 2143 Order Sons of Italy in America softball team (the Golden Lions) recently teamed up with the New York Islanders to raise money for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, at the 20th Annual Bowl for Kids Sake Bowl-A-Thon, held at the Sheridan Bowl in Mineola. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale Ice Hockey Team is accepting new or returning players for its spring league team. Players in grades 6-8 are eligible for the Freshman Team and players in grades 9-11 are eligible for the Varsity Team. FULL STORY