State Senator Michael Balboni and State Assemblywoman Maureen O'Connell announced they have obtained state funding totaling $85,000 for the Herricks School District. FULL STORY

At the New Hyde Park/Garden City Park School Board Meeting, after Trustees Cernese, Axelsen and Kane were administered the oath of office, Suzanne Wenz was re-elected president and Larry Montreuil was elected vice-president for the 1998/1999 school year. Further, trustees Martin Cernese and Gail Keyes were named as Sewanhaka Central High School liaisons. During the 1997/1998 school year Cernese was the president of the Sewanhaka Central High School board. Plus, all the trustees were named as liaisons for the Hillside Library. FULL STORY

The New Hyde Park Pumas soccer team will be holding a car wash on Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FULL STORY

Mark your calendars - July 28, 7:30, Pool Hall Division, Director's Meting; Aug. 12, 7:30, KC Intramural Meeting; Aug. 19, 7:30, KC Travel Meeting. FULL STORY