Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore Cantor Eric Schulmiller, on Friday evening, Aug. 31, was alerted to a swastika spray-painted in red on the outdoor office door by one of the temple's congregants who is a Holocaust survivor. Schulmiller, together with the executive director Sylvia Jacobs, after surveying the damage, called the police who patrolled the grounds during Friday services and then remained until around midnight. FULL STORY

Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi has announced a new emergency notification system that can reach every home and business within targeted areas to disseminate crucial public safety messages - within minutes. The system, already up and running, is the only one of its kind in the tri-state area. FULL STORY

St. Mary's CYO has announced the girls travel basketball tryout schedule for the 2007-2008 Girls CYO Travel Basketball. The girls were encouraged to make both tryouts. FULL STORY