Although it may take much more to convince residents otherwise, newly installed Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) President Helena Williams ardently stated earlier this month that the highly controversial "third track" project is not moving forward to accommodate increased freight on the Main Line but rather to improve overall service. FULL STORY

Assemblyman Tom Alfano and Senator Kemp Hannon last week announced legislation that would mandate that freight train companies carrying hazardous wastes and radioactive materials would have to alert local villages and first responders to the shipments. FULL STORY

The Hicksville Unit of the Nassau County Police Activity League (PAL) will hold registration Monday, Jan. 28 and Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration will take place at the PAL office trailer located in the west parking field of KeySpan Energy... FULL STORY