Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District's Social Studies Chairperson, Dorothy Wohl, was recently named the 2005 recipient of the Long Island Council for Social Studies Presidential Leadership Award. The Long Island Council for Social Studies (East Setauket), of which Wohl is a member, recognized her for her leadership within the social studies department in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, as well for Wohl's support in social studies education. She was honored with a plaque at an awards ceremony held at the Smithtown Sheraton Hotel in May. FULL STORY

The Plainview Water District held a meeting on Thursday, June 30, to address the public's concerns regarding construction at the water supply well located at Plant No. 2 on Donna Drive in Plainview. Water district officials and engineers presented new design options outlining the future benefits of the new construction, while repeatedly assuring the community of the current safe and excellent quality of the water. FULL STORY