In a wierd twist at the Herricks School Board Organizational meeting, just after re-elected board president Paul Ehrbar nominated Christine Turner as his vice-president; after the nominations were closed trustee Turner asked if she could make a statement and since it was after the fact the answer was no. However, there was a chance to open nominations again and when that happened Turner nominated trustee Peter Grisafi for vice-president. Trustee Emilia Sutz said she thought he would not have the time to devote to the office, however he was elected. FULL STORY

The Hillside Library held an open meeting with the community to outline its options for a proposed new library in New Hyde Park. FULL STORY

The NHP Pumas Travel Soccer Team will hold its 2nd Annual Car Wash on Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your car for a bath to the Municipal Lot on Lakeville Road and Jericho Turnpike. Come out and help support the team! FULL STORY

A free Junior Golf Day will be held at the Lightpath Long Island Classic on Aug. 3. The Lightpath Long Island Classic, a Senior PGA Tour golf event, will return to the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho the week of Aug. 2-8. FULL STORY