Last week's announcement from the Levittown Superintendent of Schools Dr. Herman Sirois about the 2006-07 budget overexpenditure came as a shock to district officials and residents. FULL STORY

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), a national non-profit organization that breeds, trains and places assistance dogs with children and adults with disabilities, is seeking volunteer puppy raisers on Long Island. FULL STORY

The Island Trees High School Homecoming will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29. The game against Wantagh High School will begin at 2 p.m. FULL STORY