As of press time, an unknown subject reportedly robbed the State Bank of Long Island in Garden City South Dec. 8 and fled on foot. FULL STORY

Stewart Manor School, selected by the US Department of Education, recently achieved national distinction as a "No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School For 2006." The students, faculty, administrators and community have dedicated their time and energy to be chosen for this honor. Above, Legislator Vincent Muscarella presents a citation to board of education members Aubrey Phillips, Frank Ragona, Pamela Monteverde and Robert Nori (board of education president), Principal Hope Kranidis, Superintendent Albert Harper and Pamela Byer, also a board of education member. FULL STORY

The recreation department has received tickets on consignment for the following performances at the Nassau Coliseum: FULL STORY

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (2nd left) proudly starts off the 2006 Turkey Trot Marathon on Thanksgiving Day at St. Paul's in Garden City. Pictured (left to right) are Katie Masterson of Garden City, Receiver of Taxes Clavin, Jennifer Siniscalchi of Long Beach, John McDonnell of Oceanside and Marissa Madigan of New York City. FULL STORY