Senator Michael Balboni has established a scholarship program to help train local EMS providers to respond to disasters. The Floral Park Fire Department will be the recipient of the first round of "Senator Balboni EMS Disaster Preparedness Scholarship Fund" awards - two $7,000 grants - that will help ensure the company's EMS unit has the tools and training necessary when disaster strikes. FULL STORY

Veterans Day ceremonies will be held Friday, Nov. 11, at 10:45 a.m. at Floral Park Veterans Memorial Park, located on the corner of Tulip and Plainfield Avenues, conducted by the Floral Park American Legion Post. FULL STORY