Cristina Speirs, a resident of Plainview and a junior at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School, competes for the school gymnastics team as well as a private club team. With the private club, she competes as a level 10 gymnast and competes both locally and at different meets in other states. FULL STORY

Among the highlights of the annual Awards Brunch of the Long Island Association of USA Track & Field was the presentation of the inaugural "Most Valuable Person" Award to Susan Polansky of Plainview. The brunch was held at the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus Hall in Hicksville on Sunday, February 18. FULL STORY