Keeping the Floral Park Railroad station commuter friendly and aesthetically pleasing for residents is a priority on Mayor Ann Corbett's busy agenda. Recent hazards at the site prompted the village to write the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) in hopes of having such conditions improved and rectified. FULL STORY

Kathleen Begonia of Floral Park is one of 37 area students chosen to represent her peers on County Executive Tom Suozzi's newly created Youth Council. Members will work closely with lawmakers and legal professionals to assess youth issues and services in the county, provide direct input and feedback on legislation and design positive solutions to youth issues. FULL STORY