The American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport recently designated Chris Suhr of Massapequa Park as the "crew chief" responsible for the restoration of a Vietnam era Republic F-105 Thunderchief. The aircraft, a supersonic bomber that saw action over the skies of South East Asia, is on permanent loan to the Airpower Museum by the United States Air Force and its arrival was made possible through a grant obtained by State Senator Charles Fuschillo. FULL STORY

The Luke Neuhedel Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in honor of 3-year-old Massapequa Park resident Luke, who died from hepatoblastoma in March 2002, strives to assist children with cancer in the tri-state area to improve their quality of life through education, gifts and research. Recently, the foundation received a big helping hand from several community organizations. FULL STORY