Some local students learned about the true spirit of Christmas - and helped spread it - when they recently organized a toy drive for needy children. FULL STORY

Holding signs begging County Executive Thomas Gulotta, "Don't balance your budget on the backs of our families," demonstrators gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court Building last Thursday to protest the county executive's proposal to cut funding to human services by 50 percent. FULL STORY

The CYO eighth grade St. Kilian Stars hosted St. Martin's of Bethpage earlier this month and won their fifth game of the season by a score of 28-8. This was the opening game of the second half of the season and it was a big step toward the playoffs. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale Hawk Cheerleaders recently marked the end of another successful season. The girls are shown here, celebrating. FULL STORY