During the busiest shopping season when thoughts are turned to shopping malls and people hustle and bustle around in an attempt to get the perfect gifts for their loved ones, one family reflects on the ultimate gift their daughter left behind. FULL STORY

For over 25 years, Transportation Coordinator Mary Trotti has made sure that the children of Mineola Schools have gotten to school-and back home again-safely. She now enters into a well-earned retirement, after a major send-off by her colleagues. Known affectionately to her staff as "Mom," Ms. Trotti is well-loved and respected by her co-workers, as was evidenced by the standing-room-only attendance at her retirement party. FULL STORY

The Mineola High School girls varsity basketball squad will try to grow as the season progresses. In her 18th year as coach of the Lady Mustangs, Denise Zunno has three seniors she hopes will be able to bring along a pretty young squad. FULL STORY