According to Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon, criminal charges have been filed against 24 home improvement operators, including Marco Pinheiro of Bellerose. Following complaints from various homeowners, Dillon said the charges are the results of investigations conducted during the last six months. FULL STORY

Floral Park resident Bill Emmel, lifelong blood donor and community advocate for blood donations, was named July's "Citizen of the Month" in the Fourth Congressional District. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy honored Emmel's dedication to recruit eligible donors to give blood with a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. She also awarded Emmel with a Congressional Proclamation of Distinction. FULL STORY

Kate Hanson of Floral Park sang the National Anthem just prior to the start of the 11-12-year-old New York State Little League Championship tournament, held in Mineola this past Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The state championship is one of the steps teams must take before getting to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. FULL STORY

The New York State 11-12 Year-Old Little League Championships began Saturday in Mineola with four teams vying for the right to be called state champions and take the next step in a journey that's ultimate destination is the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. FULL STORY