Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, together with members of the Town Board, honored 10 extraordinary recipients at the eighth annual Town of Oyster Bay "Women of Distinction" Awards Ceremony, held at Town Hall March 28. The award recognizes the outstanding achievements of women who either live or work in the town. FULL STORY

Detectives recently reported the arrest of Efrem Russel, a 44-year-old Brooklyn resident, who was charged with robbery and burglary, both in the first degree. FULL STORY