Senator John J. Flanagan (2nd Senate District) and Senator Michael A.L. Balboni (7th Senate District) as they introduced legislation that would give taxpayers more of a voice and create additional accountability on the part of the school districts. FULL STORY

When notable personalities like Phil Collins, Nelson DeMille and Ed Lowe take to doodling, the results are not only amusing, but beneficial. FULL STORY

Ninety-one New York, New Jersey and Connecticut girls and boys high school basketball players, including Brittany Messina from Massapequa HS and Ken Voscilla from Massapequa HS, have been recognized as nominees for the annual McDonald's All-American High School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams. This year marks the 28th anniversary of the boys' McDonald's All-American game and the fourth annual girls' game. These local players are among 1,000 female and 1,500 male prep basketball standouts in the nation, nominated by the McDonald's All-American Basketball Team Selection Committee, a group of nationally prominent basketball experts. The nominees will be considered for one of 24 slots on each of the final McDonald's All-American Girls and Boys High School Basketball Teams. FULL STORY