New York State Senator Michael Balboni graciously spoke at the last Herricks School Board meeting, at the invitation of Superintendent Dr. Jack Bierwirth, to try to explain to the community where Albany is in relation to its budget. FULL STORY

The Herricks School Board voted at its Reorganizational Meeting with four votes and one abstention, to reelect Peter Grisafi as its president. The one abstention vote was cast by Trustee Karin Filippi. The board then voted Christine Turner as vice-president and David Goodsell was sworn in as new trustee by newly appointed Assistant Superintendent for Business, Helen Costigan. FULL STORY

Scores of the world's most beloved past and present sports stars gathered with more than 750 Long Island business and community leaders on May 20 for the 38th Annual Celebrity Sports Night at the National Center for Disability Services (NCDS) in Albertson. FULL STORY