The Hicksville School Board took time off from its scheduled agenda at its regular meeting earlier this week to recognize and commend former board member Jay Schwartz. FULL STORY

Some state lawmakers are calling for federal action in response to a petroleum price surge that approximately doubled many Long Islanders' home heating bills in recent weeks, leaving them frustrated and wondering why. FULL STORY

Holy Family's 7th grade basketball team won its eleventh and toughest game of the season when it beat St. Ignatius 38-35. The game featured tough defense by both teams. After Holy Family jumped out to an early lead, St. Ignatius battled back. Holy Family was finally able to put the game away with a last minute basket by Allen Haynes (8 points) and a free throw made by Bobby McAuley (9 pts.). FULL STORY

A day after suffering a tough one point loss at St. Vincent's, Holy Family's 8th grade basketball team faced a critical showdown with St. Aidan's in a battle for first place. FULL STORY