The Republican party recently nominated New York State Assemblywoman Donna Ferrara of Westbury to run for a newly reapportioned 15th Assembly District (A.D.) which includes the addition of Hicksville. Ferrara, who is the current assemblywoman of the 15th A.D., was selected over Marc Herbst, current assemblyman for the 14th A.D. She will run for re-election this November against Democratic candidate James Buonagura of Hicksville. FULL STORY

The Nassau County Legislature held a public meeting on Tuesday, May 14 to review current practices and procedures at the county's Juvenile Detention Center (JDC), located on Carman Avenue in Westbury. FULL STORY

Registration for the Hicksville's 2002 Summer Nassau County Police Activity League will take place Tuesday, June 4 through Thursday, June 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the PAL Officer Trailer (unless otherwise indicated). FULL STORY

Open registration for the Fall 2002/Spring 2003 season for the Hicksville American Soccer Club will be held June 3 and June 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Westy's Storage Facility located at 65 West John Street. Registration is open to all boys and girls born between August 1, 1985 and July 31, 1999. For more club information or to download a registration form visit www.eteamz.com/hicksvillesoccerclub FULL STORY