A two-thirds majority of the 1,650 residents who responded to a Board of Education survey agree the Mineola School District needs to bond for improvements to facilities and technology. The same percentage are willing to pay an additional $50 to $100 in property taxes to pay for it. FULL STORY

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy and Sen. Charles Schumer were at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola last week to bolster support for Congressional measures aimed at lowering prescription drug costs for the elderly, and breast cancer patients in particular. FULL STORY

Mineola Athletic Director Anthony Gulli announced the winners of the Nassau County Winter Sports Awards. Mineola High School was well represented, with winners in nearly all winter sports. On behalf of Mr. Gulli, the Booster Club and the entire sports community, we offer congratulations to these exceptional student athletes. For the record, the winners are: FULL STORY