Vera Fiechter, a 44-year resident, who raised two daughters in the community, was named Volunteer of the Year for her dedicated service to Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. FULL STORY

Sinatra, an 11-year-old, blue-eyed Siberian husky and cancer survivor, was recently recognized along with his owners by the Floral Park Village Board, for their contributions for the advancement of science and health of human beings. Sinatra received a dog tag with the words "Floral Park's No. 1 Volunteer 2001 - Mankind's Best Friend." A recognition plaque was given to his owners. FULL STORY

It sure looks like the Floral Park Knights of Columbus bowlers were saving the best for the last, as evidenced by the manner in which they attacked the Sterling Lanes' wood, in the next-to-last week of this colorful and eventful season. FULL STORY