The first week of the new year brought with it the inaugurations of newly elected and re-elected officials for the Town of Hempstead. On Jan. 4, local residents gathered in Hempstead Town Hall to celebrate the inaugurations of Supervisor Rich Guardino, Councilmembers Anthony Santino, Dorothy Goosby and Gary Hudes, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin, Jr. FULL STORY

Here are some of the top stories which occurred in Levittown in 2001, as selected by the editor. They are not being run in order of importance. FULL STORY

MacArthur boys basketball just completed their non -league season with a 4-2 record. The Generals put together two consecutive wins against Herricks 79-41 and cross-town rival Division Avenue 61-60. In the Herricks game, the Generals exploded for 23 first quarter points led by junior Tom Orson's 19 points and 12 rebounds. Seniors Dan Sullivan (13) and Jeff King (15) combining for 28 points with limited time. Junior Chris Sipp who finished with 12 points connected on four of five three pointers to pace the Generals. FULL STORY

As the New Year arrived we found the Division Ave. Girls' Varsity Basketball Team finishing a fantastic preseason schedule. The Lady Dragons compiled a record of five wins and one loss before the holiday break. FULL STORY