Nassau County Legislator Salvatore Pontillo is seeking a fourth term to serve in the Legislature's 14th District. Pontillo is running on the Republican and Conservative party lines. FULL STORY

The Sons of Italy-Columbus Lodge #2143 recently announced that their annual blood drive will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Columbus Lodge building, which is located at 2143 Boundry Avenue/North Broadway in South Farmingdale (behind the Stuart Thomas Manor). The drive will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and all participants will receive a roast beef dinner. FULL STORY

Runners from Farmingdale and the Massapequas are invited to be a part of Rob's Run, the annual late Fall 5 Kilometer cross country run, which will be held on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Stillwell Woods Town Park in Syosset. FULL STORY