The Hicksville Fire Department responded to a house fire on Alpine Lane just after 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20. Upon arrival, 1st Assistant Chief Edward Korona found a large volume fire at the front of the house. FULL STORY

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto announced the town's support of Literacy Nassau, a group that helps residents throughout Nassau County with reading, writing or speaking English through personalized instruction. FULL STORY

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto (right) and Councilwoman Rose Marie Walker (left) recently attended the Children's Sports Connection Hockey Game Fundraiser, which helped raise money for needy children. 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. FULL STORY