On the night of Sunday, Dec. 16 winds were howling as a storm pulled away from the area. A LIPA utility pole with three transformers atop were no match for the damaging winds and the pole came crashing to the ground blocking Columbus Parkway. FULL STORY

Once again, Winthrop-University Hospital and Winthrop Home Health Care have received accreditation - and the highest praise - from The Joint Commission (formerly known as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, or JCAHO). FULL STORY

United Way of Long Island joined the New York Islanders, led by all-time hockey great Mike Bossy, and Entourage's Kevin Connolly at Modell's in East Meadow on Dec. 18 to give 250 elementary children from across Long Island a $250 holiday shopping spree at the sporting goods store. FULL STORY

Sid Jacobson JCC 's "Shooting Stars" program offers individuals with special needs the opportunity to learn basketball skills in a fun, friendly and non-competitive environment. The program is running now through Feb. 10. FULL STORY