In cooperation with law enforcement personnel, including Nassau County Police and New York State Police, the DOT has plans to build a permanent, dedicated commercial vehicle inspection facility. According to the DOT, approximately 97 percent of all goods and services on Long Island are delivered by commercial trucks and there are currently no inspection sites in Nassau County. The proposed project will enhance the enforcement of existing regulations regarding commercial vehicle equipment, hazardous materials, driver regulations and the codes, rules and regulations of federal, state and local government agencies as well as reduce commercial vehicle related accidents, according to the DOT. FULL STORY

The students enrolled in the Spanish 5H Adelphi classes at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School with Christina Visbal are attempting to develop a broader approach and appreciation of different cultures and a deeper understanding of diversity in and around our community. The students have incorporated interdisciplinary methods, while engaging in a comparative field study of art with a "hands-on" experience in an enriching project that highlights social realism within the foreign language curriculum. FULL STORY