The Coats for Kids campaign officially kicked off on Monday, Sept. 25 at Randi Cleaners on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. The campaign, sponsored by the National Cleaners Association, an organization comprised of 4,000 cleaners, attempts to give clean winter coats to needy children. FULL STORY

Town of Hempstead Councilmen Joseph Kearney and Anthony Santino held a press conference on Monday to announce that they were recommending to the town board a proposal that would provide a veterans tax exemption to Gold Star Parents. FULL STORY

The Floral Park Knights of Columbus bowlers failed to show the usual 2345 power and finesse on the Sterling Lanes last Thursday, with a less than a 2345-like exhibition of their past pin-spilling ability. FULL STORY