Other Changes Abound Under New Sponsor -- Amid a change in administration and on the brink of construction of two additional wings, New Island Hospital in Bethpage is taking on a new look - and a new role in surrounding communities. FULL STORY

Victim May Have Had Gang Ties -- An Amityville man was stabbed to death as he left a topless bar in East Farmingdale early last Friday morning, police reported. FULL STORY

The Columbus Lodge No. 2143 Order Sons of Italy in America and the Arthritis Foundation are planning the "Second Annual AF Benefit Softball Game" between professional wrestler Sunny Beach and his all-star team against the Sons of Italy. This year's fund raising event will be held at John J. Burns Park, in Massapequa, on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale All-Stars, on the strength of Keith Karlsen's four home runs, won the 12-year-old Division title of the Plainedge Invitational Tournament on Aug. 22. The All-Stars finished with a 6-1 record after beating previously undefeated Bellmore-North Merrick 10-4 in the final. FULL STORY