Citing his experience as a New York City police officer, a litigation and trial attorney, and a parent of seven children growing up in Massapequa Park, challenger Mark Alter called himself the most appropriate candidate for the position of Village Judge, the only contested race in Massapequa Park Village. FULL STORY

Internal financial controls at the Massapequa Union Free School District are strong but could be improved in some areas, according to a recently released audit by New York State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi. FULL STORY

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (8th Senate District) recently dropped the ceremonial first puck at the 2005 Vytra Cup game, which was held at the Nassau Coliseum. Now in its ninth year, the Vytra Cup game pits high school hockey All-Stars from Nassau County against those from Suffolk County. This year the event drew approximately 5,000 spectators. FULL STORY