Dr. Mario Macaluso was born in Italy in 1939 and he immigrated to the United States with his mother and sister when he was 18 years old. At that time, he didn't speak a word of English. After learning the language by watching television and other self-taught methods, Macaluso decided to continue his studies in the United States and attend school. FULL STORY

Plainview Old Bethpage Cares, a community program for seniors over the age of 60 living in Plainview and Old Bethpage, held the first of two scheduled community forums on Dec. 2. FULL STORY