Nassau District Attorney Denis Dillon announced earlier this week the arrest of an East Meadow man for a series of transactions in which it is alleged he illegally sold semi-automatic weapons to an undercover detective. Joseph Cucciniello, 31, of East Meadow, was arrested on the evening of July 29 during his scheduled visit to the Probation Department. FULL STORY

The Island Trees Summer YES (Youth Education Summer) Program was held last month in the school district and many residents took advantage of sending their elementary youngsters to the one-month program offering activities in the areas of reading, math, computer skills, science experiments, recreation and arts and crafts. FULL STORY

Thousands of free games have already been bowled this summer at North and South Levittown Lanes and Westbury Bowl by local kids, local residents' children. They're enjoying one free game of bowling and one free shoe rental, each day of the summer vacation. FULL STORY

This year's Long Island Empire Baseball Team struggled, losing their first three games before Division senior-to-be Kevin Gerard led the Islanders to a 6-3 victory over the New York City team. Kevin allowed no walks while striking out seven for the complete game victory. FULL STORY