Politically active for the past 20 years, Republican Alan Skorski of West Hempstead said the 4th Congressional District needs new blood. A self-professed political and news junkie, Skorski said he's longed to take part in the process. FULL STORY

The Stewart Manor Fire Department was organized back in 1927. On Sept. 28 of that year, the department held its first meeting. Edward Jackson was the department's first chief. The first apparatus purchased was a 1926 Brockway pumper. Their next apparatus was a 1925 Mack "Bulldog" 500 G.P.M. pumper. FULL STORY