Breeders' Cup Jockey Pledges Donation to Community Spirit Fund -- As the village prepares to host the Floral Park Autumn Festival, organizers said all proceeds from games, rides and T-shirt sales will support area families affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Specifically, the monies raised will support as many as 12 families affected in the Floral Park-Bellerose School District, according to Festival Chairman Robert Sullivan, owner of Jameson's Bar and Grill in Floral Park. FULL STORY

Loopholes in Legislation Make Education More Crucial -- It was approximately seven years ago when a man, now 46 years old, was convicted of first-degree attempted rape after he held his victim at knifepoint. Five years ago, another man, now 55 years old, was convicted of first-degree sexual abuse for abusing a 6-year-old girl. FULL STORY

Sewanhaka High School will conduct their annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 20... FULL STORY

The Floral Park Police and Fire Departments will host a benefit volleyball game Nov. 9 at Floral Park Memorial High School to support victims' families of the Sept. 11 attacks. FULL STORY