Mayor Michael Koblenz recently announced that the Village of East Hills has been approved and is now part of the National Flood Insurance Program. The steps taken by the village included passing required flood plan management ordinances, resolutions and applications. Residents are now permitted to purchase flood insurance for their homes, most likely through their regular insurance agents and brokers. Flood insurance is almost universally excluded from a homeowner's insurance policy. However, damage caused by rain directly and wind is commonly covered under a homeowner's policy. FULL STORY

The Roslyn School District embezzlement scandal, which dominated local news throughout the latter half of 2004, continued to have ramifications in 2005. FULL STORY

The Metropolitan Figure Skating Club hosted its annual Holiday Show recently at Iceland Rink in New Hyde Park. FULL STORY

The foundation for character building and success starts at home. The schools and role models who impact your child's life assist in reinforcing those aspirations that you have for your child's development and future. FULL STORY