Every year, the Long Island Quilters' Society (LIQS) spends the year creating quilts to donate to a worthwhile cause in time for the holiday season. This year, the recipient of the generous gift was the Long Island Infant Developmental Program. FULL STORY

After receiving 71 percent of the vote during a community-wide election held on Tuesday, Dec. 12, Kevin Langberg is the new commissioner of the Plainview Water District. Langberg, who will take the seat vacated by retiring Commissioner Samuel Panciroli, will be sworn into duty during the Plainview Water District's first public meeting in January. As commissioner, Langberg will be responsible for monitoring the quality of the district's water supply and making decisions regarding the district's budget and other fiscal matters. FULL STORY

The Long Island office of Grubb & Ellis New York, Inc. has joined the list of local companies who will be playing a role in the 13th annual Ho Ho Ho Holiday Run through the roads of Bethpage on Sunday morning, Dec. 17. FULL STORY