Lifelong Hicksville resident William "Bill" C. Clark passed away on Monday, Feb. 7 from complications of cancer. At the time of his death, Mr. Clark was staying with family in Florida. He was 87 years old. FULL STORY

Governor George E. Pataki announced last week that he has nominated Assemblywoman Donna Ferrara (15th A.D.) to serve a seven-year term as commissioner of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board. FULL STORY

Registration for the 2005 Hicksville Crusaders Football/Cheerleading season will take place Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Levittown Hall. At this time, registration for football (ages 5 to 14) and cheerleading (ages 5 to 12) will take place. Early registration discount available. For more information, visit www.HicksvilleCrusaders.com or call Tonia Torrellas, player rep, at 822-1289. FULL STORY