Although it has been a busy year, legislation-wise, for New York State Senator Michael Balboni, his main focus has been, and continues to be, homeland security and the fight against terrorism. During a recent interview with Anton Newspapers, the senator touched on a wide array of issues concerning the protection of American citizens, both on a local and a nationwide basis. FULL STORY

It was over three years ago that residents of the Mineola School District approved a bond referendum for $25.7 million. A major part of that referendum was the construction of a new school on Willis Avenue to be used for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Now, the community is less than a month away from seeing the new school in use. FULL STORY

On Thursday, Aug. 7, the County Seat Kiwanis Club was once again at Wilson Park to hold Youth Day for the children of the Mineola Summer Recreation Program. The members of Kiwanis presented ribbons to all the children after the campers participated in a morning filled with activities. FULL STORY