In the late 1970s, young actress Vera Moore, signed a contract becoming the first recurring black character on the soap opera Another World. But the attractive visage which helped get her the part was tarnished by the television studio's poor make-up, which did not match her skin tone. FULL STORY

Randy Dickenson, grade crossing/trespassing program manager for the Federal Railroad Administration in Albany, presented information at the Syosset Chamber of Commerce's August meeting regarding the future of supplemental safety and noise-reducing measures at railroad grade crossings. FULL STORY

Other award winners from Syosset included Allison Sloben, who finished first in 30-34 age group in 1:12:52 and Catherine Greeley who was third in the 35-39 age group in 1:19:42. FULL STORY