At the age of 17, while a senior at MacArthur High School, John Theissen was diagnosed and treated for a brain tumor. He turned his life-altering experience into positive energy that he used to help hospitalized children with his Toys for Sick Children Drive. FULL STORY

Lee Road Elementary School recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a rededication ceremony which was attended by many community members and local officials. FULL STORY

The Island Trees Varsity wrestling team opened up its season with a sixth place finish at the Uniondale Invitational. Place winners were James DelMonaco - first, Rich Carroll - first, Sean Murphy - second, Vincent Militano - third and Attilio Agostino - fourth. The Bulldogs then finished ninth in the very tough MacArthur Invitational. Place winners were James DelMonaco - third, Jason Bates - fifth, Robert Nelson - fifth and Richard Carroll - sixth. FULL STORY

FULL STORY