Taking him four years to outline, research, write, rewrite, and finally sell, former Massapequa resident Phil Bossert's first novel, Core Values, was recently published. The novel is about the United States Air Force Academy, the Gulf War, and maintaining character during turbulent times. FULL STORY

The Plainedge Board of Education approved a change in polling location for the annual school budget vote in May. Residents will be voting only in the Plainedge High School Gymnasium this year, rather than the district's elementary schools. The high school is centrally located, with Schwarting Elementary to the south, and Eastplain and West Elementary Schools located to the north. FULL STORY

Sarah Buscaino from St. Rose of Lima and Patricia King from East Lake Elementary School were recently selected to perform in the Eglevsky Ballet's production of the Nutcracker. Established in 1961, Eglevsky Ballet is the oldest professional ballet company on Long Island. FULL STORY