A fatal auto accident took place at the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Manhasset Woods Road at 12:42 p.m. on Monday, March 17. According to police, the driver of a van belonging to Popular Plumbing and Heating Co. was heading east in the left lane on Northern Boulevard. At the traffic light a car was waiting in the turning lane to make a left turn onto Manhasset Woods Road. The driver of the van made a left turn in front of the waiting car and collided with a Ford driven by Marilyn Sanint of Bethpage, then struck a westbound Mercury being driven west by James Quinn, a 39-year-old man from Bayshore. Mr. Quinn's passenger, William Scelzi, was killed instantly. Mr. Quinn remains in critical condition in North Shore Hospital. All three vehicles were impounded. FULL STORY

New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer visited the Anton Newspapers in Mineola on Friday, March 14. He told the assembled editors that the role of local newspapers is critical in getting the message of his office out to the public, especially on consumer issues such as health care. FULL STORY

St. Mary's 8th grade boys CYO basketball team improved its record to 13-0 with a 51-39 victory last Saturday over previously unbeaten St. Vincent's of Elmont at St. Agnes gym in Rockville Centre. FULL STORY

The Intramural and Clinic programs begin this Saturday, March 22. FULL STORY