The mayor and the village board voted 4-1 in favor of executing a Memorandum of Understanding on the proposed MTA intermodal center, a four story parking lot to be built on the south side of the LIRR tracks between the train station and the KeySpan building on Old Country Road. In addition, a deal has been struck between KeySpan and the MTA for the sale of the KeySpan building to the MTA. As a result of the village board passing the Memorandum of Understanding, the village will cooperate in the project with the MTA and KeySpan. FULL STORY

With many changes taking place at the Mineola School District the last two years, two others took place recently. The district said goodbye to longtime board of education member Gia Lynne Hall and director of technology and communication Ari-Zev Anolic. FULL STORY

In one of the best games played this year, defense was the story of this game. Barnwells center fielder Kevin Hardiman made two great catches in the first off the bats of Billy Sullivan and Big Mike Cerqueirra. Billy has been hitting the ball hard all year. With one out Nicky Palma doubled before the two big hitter came up, and Kevin made the big play. High fives were flying all over the field. Barnwell jumped out to a one run lead on a RBI single in the first by Vincent Ciuffo to score Zachary Englis who battled pitcher Billy Sullivan and drew the walk. FULL STORY

Now two years into the revived Mineola high school track and field program, the Mustang thinclads are making their mark. One has to wonder why this sport was ever eliminated. The Mineola boys enjoyed a successful year, taking 5th place in the Nassau County meet. They came away county champions in four different field events. Team captain Joe Stigliano, reached 5 feet 10 inches in the high jump and claimed the county Class-C title. Chris Boeshore was equally successful in the pole vault. Boeshore elevated himself to 9 feet and took the title. Senior Adam Minsky turned in an outstanding performance in back-to-back days. Minsky hurled the discus 136 feet 11 inches on day one, then came back to shot put 45 feet 9 inches the next day. Minsky earned the title county champ in both events. Senior Brian O'Neill also medaled in the county meet by shot putting 41 feet 5 inches, good for 4th place. FULL STORY