It was a celebration of children as many were mourning the loss of innocence in Littleton. At the POB Public Library recently, elected officials and distinguished guests extolled the virtues of community and, especially, of the young people who had come to be honored. FULL STORY

On May 12 there will be a vote to determine whether or not to merge the Theodore Roosevelt and Suffolk County Councils of Boy Scouts. This proposal to join the two councils is expected to be approved by Nassau but has met some opposition in Suffolk. FULL STORY

The Plainview PAL third and fourth grade lacrosse team earned their wings this past Sunday with a win over a tough Jericho squad. The score was 4-3 with Greg Lester scoring the winning goal with under two minutes left in the game. FULL STORY