The Village of Massapequa Park received a major boon to its revitalization efforts this week, when state lawmakers presented local officials with a check for more than $1.8 million for improvement projects at the train station plaza and other areas throughout the village. FULL STORY

The overhaul of the Massapequa Public Library system, funded by a $3 million bond approved by local taxpayers, is nearing completion, as work crews put the finishing touches on renovations to the Central Avenue branch. FULL STORY

Nassau County Legislator Salvatore B. Pontillo recently participated in Plainedge Soccer Club's 12th Annual Opening Day Parade and Ceremonies kicking off another soccer season at Plainedge. Here, Pontillo (center) is shown with the players. FULL STORY

Members of the Sons of Italy - Columbus Lodge No. 2143 will join with other sons of Italy lodges throughout the Long Island area in the Nassau County Special Olympics-2000 Fall games which will be held at Hofstra University on Oct. 15, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. FULL STORY