Like many Americans, artist Jorge Botero Lujan of South Florida was deeply affected by the event of September 11, 2001. Mr. Lujan, who is originally from Colombia, was painting in his Miami studio on the day tragedy struck. Three days later, he began work on a giant mural, which, he said, represents a prayer for all those who disappeared on that dark day. FULL STORY

On Friday, August 29, the Guidance Department of Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School held an orientation meeting to welcome the Class of 2007. Over 325 students attended. FULL STORY