At its March 12 regular meeting, the North Hempstead Town Board voted 4-0 to approve an amendment to its zoning code to accommodate the Greentree Foundation. The Greentree Foundation is the owner of the 420-acre former Whitney property in Manhasset. The change adds a "permitted use" to the Residential Open Space article, which reads: "Uses carried out by not-for-profit, charitable, eleemosynary, educational or governmental entities, or international organizations primarily within enclosed buildings. Uses permitted under this paragraph shall be limited to conferences, retreats, and other such gatherings intended to bring about the improvement of the human condition and promote international cooperation." FULL STORY

The newly organized Elementary Reorganization Committee began meeting during the week of March 6. As directed by the Board of Education, the administration established the committee to study alternatives for equalizing the elementary student population at Shelter Rock School and Munsey Park School. FULL STORY

In what was supposed to be a transitional year for the St. Mary's Boys Varsity Basketball Team, they have once again earned a trip to Glens Falls this weekend where they will compete in the New York State Federation Basketball Tournament. FULL STORY