Through a generous donation from The Sheryl Steinberg Collins Foundation, the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center has purchased a much-needed new school bus. Inscribed with the words, "To What's Important," the bus will be used to transport nursery and school-age children as well as senior adults to various JCC programs. FULL STORY

Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi is seeking input from the public, as well as civic organizations, environmental groups and municipal officials, in developing a list of projects to fund under the new $100 million Environmental Program Bond Act, which was overwhelmingly approved by voters in November 2006. FULL STORY