Answering the call to duty, approximately 900 Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, based in Garden City, departed for Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 20. FULL STORY

Floral Park Deputy Mayor Phil Guarnieri reported during last week's board of trustees meeting that members of Floral Park's New Resident Committee met earlier this month to continue updating the village's New Resident Handbook, last published back in 1998. According to Guarnieri, the committee is "way ahead of schedule" with regard to the handbook's completion. Resident's Day is scheduled for April 28. FULL STORY