Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla joined family, friends and colleagues of fallen New York City firefighter Robert C. King, Jr. of Bellerose Terrace in dedicating a street in his honor. Mr. King was a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center. The commemorative sign was placed at the corner of 245th Street and Superior Road. FULL STORY

Elmont's own Belmont Park was the site of the maiden running of the Committee for Larry DeAngelis Classic on June 1. Sloppy conditions on the racetrack did not appear to slow down Sejim Boogie, who, guided by jockey Norberto Arroyo Jr., won the contest by six furlongs (1:11). FULL STORY