In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week the Garden City Park Fire Department, under the direction of Chief Chris Austin, held an Open House at its headquarters on Jericho Turnpike last week. FULL STORY

Councilwoman Doreen Banks shocked her colleagues on the North Hempstead Town Board with last-minute amendments to the budget she submitted at the last town board meeting. FULL STORY

The Merillon Young Adult Challengers team played its second game recently against the Nassau County Special Olympic Softball team at the Merillon Field Complex. The games have turned into an exciting well-played series that show increased quality of play and competition mixed with good sportsmanship. FULL STORY

The New Hyde Park Wildcats held their fourth annual Special Soccer Tournament last Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Denton Avenue fields. FULL STORY