The Mineola Fire Department has received a grant of $10,852 from the Treiber Group and the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company to purchase a thermal imaging camera, a tool that proves useful as members of the Mineola Fire Department respond to calls to protect lives and property. FULL STORY

Mineola School District administrators presented the first draft of the 2009-2010 school budget to the board of education Thursday evening. The administrators feel they can put a fiscally responsible budget before the public for a vote in May, but the 2010-2011 budget will probably require difficult decisions from the board of education. FULL STORY

Every year, hundreds of Long Islanders find themselves homeless because of disasters like house fires. And though the American Red Cross cannot replace all that has been lost, its volunteers are able to provide food, shelter and comfort to those affected. FULL STORY

While many business conventions around the world have been seeing fewer attendees and some have been cancelled due to the challenging economy, America's largest soccer convention is all set for Long Island in mid-March and will once again have something for everyone. FULL STORY