Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy has announced that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $52,588 in grants to four communities in New York's 4th Congressional District, including Bellerose Village. The grants were awarded through the department's Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP). FULL STORY

May 19 marked the fifth anniversary of the dedication of Heritage Park in Floral Park. The park is located opposite Floral Park Village Hall and is a quiet oasis and an area filled with beautiful and colorful annuals and perennials, which flower throughout the year. Benches are set throughout the park for one to sit and read or perhaps have lunch or a cup of coffee while enjoying the pleasant and peaceful surroundings. FULL STORY