The Long Island Power Authority's 1.1 million electric customers became part of the largest blackout in history when 50 million people lost electric service in the Northeast, portions of Canada and the mid-west on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 4:14 p.m. FULL STORY

Port Authority Police Captain Kathy Mazza, 46, lost her life trying to save others in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Now a Farmingdale park will be dedicated to her memory on September 21, followed by a 5K commemorative walk-a-thon. Starting at 10 a.m., the walk-a-thon will immediately follow the one-hour dedication. FULL STORY

Out of the way Mayor Bloomberg, the Columbus Lodge #2143 Golden Lions have been in touch with the United Athletic Association (UAA) about participating in the 8th Annual Mayor's Cup Softball Tournament in September. The invitational tournament will feature the best teams in the New York City area in three divisions: Men's and Women's Fast Pitch, and Co-ed Slow Pitch. FULL STORY

The Farmingdale Girls Softball entered the East Meadow Fast Pitch Tournament over the first two weeks of August in the 16 and under division. FULL STORY