The construction crew responsible for overhauling a large stretch of Route 25, Jericho Turnpike, in Woodbury for the past year has completed the complex project's major grunt work, thereby reducing the chances of any future traffic delays or detours, according to the New York State Department of Transportation's Long Island Regional Office. FULL STORY

The close of the Jericho school year, a time usually marked by summer dreams, youthful optimism and syrupy reminiscence, was tarnished for some students and teachers when they learned that popular high school teacher Robert Hoffman was suspended by the school district. FULL STORY

Applications are now being accepted for Long Island's most unusual and exciting running event, the 14th annual Nationwide Insurance Ocean to Sound 50 Mile Relay, to be held on Sunday, Sept. 26. FULL STORY