When results from last Tuesday's Village of Mineola election came in, they were hardly a surprise. Mayor John P. Colbert, Deputy Mayor Lou Santosus and Trustee Elizabeth Conlon were re-elected for another two-year term. FULL STORY

This past November, Town of North Hempstead voters approved the Environmental Legacy Fund (ELF), a $15 million bond referendum to purchase open space for the purposes of enhancing parklands, protecting environmentally fragile areas and historical sites and keeping the town's rural-like areas intact. FULL STORY

As the CYO basketball season concluded, the Church of St. Aidan fourth grade basketball team, coached by Tom Winters, Mike Mirino and Ed Fitzgerald, experienced a tumultuous and rewarding season. The team was hurt by injuries and a depleted roster but showed their heart and determination by gritting out contests against better competition, bigger opponents and benches that never seemed to empty. This team represented its church in a spirited manner with the utmost in sportsmanship and respect to its foes, fans and families. The team was also invited to take a road trip to Hofstra University during their NCAA bound season to see a game against the University of Maine as their personal guests. Following the victory, the boys were able to visit the locker room and spend a few minutes with one of the Pride's best players, starting point guard Jason Hernandez. FULL STORY

It was an exiting day at Charles Water's Karate & Fitness, located at 122 Hillside Ave. in Williston Park. FULL STORY