The East Norwich Civic Association hosted an informal Meet the Candidates night at its April 23 meeting, at Community Methodist Church. President Matthew Meng said he called the school, Monday night, when he knew all the petitions were due and got the names of the candidates. FULL STORY

The Oyster Bay Jewish Center commemorated Yom Hashoah, Day of Remembrance, on Sunday evening, April 19. It was a life-affirming night. The Holocaust memorial day was celebrated worldwide on April 21. FULL STORY

Thirty years of varsity play, five Metropolitan Association Championships, seven All Americans, a 31-game unbeaten streak that spanned parts of three seasons, and an undefeated season in 1999 are all part of the rich history of Portledge Varsity Boys Lacrosse. FULL STORY

Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi and RXR Chairman Scott Rechler have announced the addition of a one mile race to this year's RXR/TIAA-CREF Long Island Marathon "Festival of Races" taking place May 2-3, 200. FULL STORY