Test scores released by the New York State Education Department earlier this month show that while the Hicksville School District is on a par with other Long Island districts, it still needs to improve in preparing elementary students for more demanding high school standards. FULL STORY

It was a clear, cool day with gusty winds at the Nassau County Veterans Day service, on Sunday, Oct. 7, but soldier hearts still beat warmly with the memories of service nobly done. Eisenhower Park Memorial area was thronged with a large assembly of war veterans organizations and family members. FULL STORY

The ice skating season is now in full swing at the indoor rink at Cantiague park in Hicksville, Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gulotta has announced. The rink will provide daily sessions of recreational skating for Nassau County residents and their guests. FULL STORY

With only two races remaining in the 21 race series, there are still several titles up for grabs in the 1999 KeySpan/Long Island Track & Field Grand Prix of Long Island Long Distance Running. FULL STORY