Long Island will now have a fleet of 40 new alternative fuel taxicabs thanks to a grant secured by the Town of Hempstead through its membership in the Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition. This event marks history as it is the first and only alternative fuel taxi fleet on Long Island. The 40 new taxicabs were on display last Thursday during a press conference held in Mineola where Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, together with Councilwoman Angie Cullin and representatives from the Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition joined with Lawrence Blessinger Jr., vice president of All Island Taxi and affiliates Ollie's Taxi and Delux Taxi, to unveil the fleet. FULL STORY

By Frank J. Searangella, Chairman of the Board, Levittown Fire District FULL STORY

The 45th annual Volunteer Firefighter's Bowling Tournament for the championship of Nassau and Suffolk Counties is currently being organized. The tournament is open to volunteer and exempt firefighters only. It is not necessary to belong to an organized fire department or fire company team; any five firefighters can enter a team. There is also no limit as to the number of teams a department or company may enter, but no individual may bowl more than twice in this tournament. In addition to prize money and a three-leg trophy, there will be a permanent trophy awarded to the winning team. FULL STORY

The Division Avenue High School Varsity Baseball Team was snowed out of its first two games of the season. Last Thursday, the Dragons game with West Hempstead was canceled and last Saturday's game with Port Washington was also canceled. (These games were rescheduled for March 23 and 25). FULL STORY