The Hicksville Board of Education announced earlier this week that its estimated Class I tax rate increase for 2000-2001 will be considerably lower than first anticipated. The board had publicized an estimated tax rate increase of $1.32 per $100 of assessed valuation, but after receiving the adjusted base proportions late last week, it has been lowered to $0.422, an increase of only 1.01 percent. FULL STORY

Governor George Pataki's long-awaited proposal to restore fiscal stability to Nassau County came earlier this week with the promise of financial assistance and the threat that if the county does not take immediate action to cut its budget it would lose control of its finances. FULL STORY

The Hicksville Americans Soccer Club Boys U-8 Tournament Team, the Stars, will be hosting their first Annual Team Garage Sale this weekend, Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. on both days. The sale will be held at 16 Meeting Lane in Hicksville (behind Holy Trinity High School and follow the signs). For more information visit them on their website www.eteamz.com/hicksvillestars. Please come down and help the Stars in their efforts to raise money for their team's finances. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you! 1-2-3 Go Stars! FULL STORY

After overcoming a sluggish start and the hot sun, the Hicksville Asteroids Girls U12 travel soccer team crushed the East Meadow Phantoms 6-1. FULL STORY