There's nothing like being home for the holidays, but the next best thing is to know that the folks back home are thinking of you. That is why Nassau County Legislator Dave Mejias (D-North Massapequa) and Oyster Bay Councilwoman Mary McCaffrey, whose son, Major Mike McCaffery is serving in Iraq in the 1st Infantry division, are collecting gifts to send overseas. FULL STORY

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto invites residents to unwrap the magic of the holiday season at the Town of Oyster Bay's first ever Holiday Lighting, to be held Dec. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa. FULL STORY

It was another stellar season for the Girls Varsity Volleyball team this fall. Coach CarolAnn Habeeb had a talented group of seniors returning from last year's championship season. FULL STORY